Cultivating through increasing my stats in America-Chapter 101 - 100 Returning Home in Glory
Chapter 101: Chapter 100: Returning Home in Glory
Chapter 101: Chapter 100: Returning Home in Glory
Originally, as he walked through the streets of the small town, he was almost the type that attracted the least attention.
Even several people who were prejudiced against race would deliberately walk around him.
But now, before he even reached home, Li Ang found that there were more than a dozen people gathered at the entrance of his house.
Among them were Uncle Wilson and his wife, Charles and his mother, and several other neighbors along with a few strangers.
“Look who’s back!”
Uncle Wilson greeted him with a smile on his face.
He often felt that his memory was getting worse. His mind was still on the last time he had called Li Ang to help him move wheat in the storage, and it hadn’t been that long since he’d last seen Li Ang, and now such a big change had taken place.
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Uncle Wilson couldn’t help but sigh, the kids these days, they grow up fast during puberty; not only had he gained height, but his physique had also bulked up considerably since the other day.
It was only after greeting them that Li Ang learned that these strangers were from the community welfare organization.
As one of the members on their welfare list, they were, in theory, supposed to come often to check on him.
Mainly to care about their living conditions, study status, and so on.
In fact, they should have come over more than a month ago, in theory.
But this kind of work generally lacks enthusiasm from everyone. Without someone checking and no mandatory requirements, it’s basically done haphazardly.
This time, the main reason they came was that many people in the town had seen Li Ang on television participating in the program.
After the staff of the community welfare organization learned about this, they immediately gathered everyone, prepared some supplies, brought the interview team, and headed to Li Ang’s house.
It was a great opportunity to promote themselves and score performance points. Missing this chance, they had no idea when the next one would come.
Their records showed that Li Ang’s academic performance had always been good, and they were originally planning to come over after he had successfully gained admission to a university. They had not expected this pleasant surprise in between.
An orphan, under their care and attention, had not only excelled academically but also achieved commendable results in the realm of sports, and now he was even on a television show. Just hearing about it felt inspiring, and it was as if their performance for the year was secured.
Li Ang didn’t particularly reject these people, but he couldn’t bring himself to like them either.
To say they were not good, well, they still brought some stuff, but to say they were good, all they brought were some useless, broken things. The food was either cheap discount items or near expiration. According to the proportion of government funding, getting one-fifth would be considered generous of them.
Some people were actually envious of the homeless who had free food, drinks, and supplies every day, but if they tried it themselves, they would understand, not a peep would come from them after one taste.
At that moment, a middle-aged woman, her waist about as thick as three Li Angs put together, was explaining their purpose of visit in front of the camera while another middle-aged man was introducing the few gifts they had brought for Li Ang.
A plasticky lamp that looked like a product from over a decade ago and a set of second-hand desk and chair that appeared only eighty percent new.
“Li Ang, can we take a look inside your home?”
Li Ang felt somewhat helpless, but it wasn’t really appropriate to send them away, after all, they had come to deliver things, and he needed to maintain appearances.
However, having not come back for several days, there had been quite a change in his yard. The previously messy lawn and bushes had been trimmed, and he wondered how the inside of the house had been renovated.
Once inside, even Li Ang was surprised.
The old, moldy floorboards had been replaced with new ones, and all the walls had been painted anew.
The dim feeling that used to be there when entering the house had completely vanished.
“We only agreed to order a set of furniture, how come it looks like the place has been re-renovated?”
Entering his room, Li Ang suddenly felt as if he’d stepped into a fully renovated dream house.
The few community welfare staff were also caught off guard; they had been to Li Ang’s house before, how could an orphan still in school afford such extensive renovations?
They had wanted to film the gifts they had brought, laid out in Li Ang’s room.
But now, comparing the desk set with what was now in Li Ang’s room, it was at least twenty years outdated.
Alone, it looked fine, but placed together, it seemed as if they were there to ruin the room’s aesthetics.
Even the previously talkative middle-aged woman wasn’t sure how to turn the situation around.
“Um… where would be a good place to put this desk set?”
“How about in the basement? I just happen to need a desk there. Thank you.”
The workers left swiftly, even bypassing the step where they were supposed to have Li Ang give a speech of thanks.
After they left, Li Ang immediately called Eric.
Looking at the renovations inside the house, the furniture, initially estimated just over ten thousand dollars, along with everything else, Li Ang estimated that it must now be worth at least twenty or thirty thousand.
The call connected, and before Li Ang could even speak, Eric had already guessed his intention.
“Surprise! This was specifically arranged by my grandfather, you don’t have to thank me,” Eric burst out.
In fact, if not for the lack of time, Eric’s grandfather would have liked to refurbish Li Ang’s entire house.
Because of Li Ang’s advertisement, their furniture factory had more than doubled its sales for the month.
He was almost embarrassed by the initial sponsorship fee, so he took the initiative and had everything that could be renovated in Li Ang’s house updated.
Even though Eric’s furniture company had made a lot more profit, Li Ang still felt the need to express his gratitude.
After all, it is only right for the company to earn more than the cost of the advertisement; otherwise, who would bother advertising?
After settling the fatigue from the journey, Li Ang didn’t forget to focus on the important matters at hand.
Dwayne Johnson had already helped him with the registration for “Slap Power,” and he expected it to be confirmed within the next few days.
Now, he had to focus on practicing [Tongbei Fist], Thirteen Taibao Horizontal Training, and Yijin Jing.
One was to increase his attack strength; since his absolute strength was still lacking, he had to make up for it with his power-release techniques.
Another was to strengthen his defense; some formidable contestants could not only smash watermelons with a single slap but the implications of such a slap hitting the face were easy to imagine.
Yijin Jing was beneficial for both, not only increasing his internal energy but also improving his body’s recuperative abilities.
Furthermore, his body had fully recovered, and he could now start the medicinal supplement regimen, which would further accelerate his progress.
