Chapter 1: A Belated Gift
It was May, a sunny day.
It was already evening by the time Han Lang walked out of the school with his backpack. He threw his books into the garbage can. Three years of high school finally came to an end and the books no longer had any value to him.
Suddenly, a slightly chubby guy placed his arm around Han Lang. His name was Li Qi, Han Lang's long time bro. He wasn't really fat, he just belonged to a rich family. Due to the benefits of such status, he had lighter skin than the other guys, as well as being slightly higher in body fat concentration.
Li Qi smiled and said, "We're finally done, let's find a place and go celebrate. The bill is on me!"
Someone's paying?! Everyone cheered, but Wang Yan, another one of Han Lang's friends, hesitated and said, "I have to pass today. I have to start preparing for university entrance exams. After all we are only ordinary guys with no super powers... If we don't get into university, it will be hard for us to even find a job."
The atmosphere became a little awkward as everyone was reminded of the difficulty that lied ahead. This is the Galactic Era, a heaven for the blessed people with super powers, espers. These espers could have the wealth, power, women, and whatever else they would ever want, while the ordinary citizens were just low class workers.
Ever since the birth of the galactic and super power era, all the rules and norms changed, as if the world has become molded for those with special abilities. Espers were allowed to use transportation and hotels for free, be employed at any job they want, go to any school they desire, and also receive bonuses every month from the United Government. Meanwhile, the ordinary ones which consists of the majority of the population faces fierce competitions for school and jobs. Due to this difference in treatment, more than half of the ordinary people are stuck living in poverty and despair.
Although everyone was happy that they graduated, they would have to apply to university in a month. Not everyone can be as care free as Li Qi who was still in the mood to party, since they were feeling a ton of pressure.
"Then I guess I will pass too, my mom is waiting for me for dinner." Jiang Xiao Yan adjusted her glasses and said.
"So boring!" Li Qi gave her a look and said.
"I have to catch the train, so..." Another girl said.
"You live right behind the school, what train are you talking about!" Li Qi started to get a bit angry.
However it didn't matter how hard Li Qi tried to convince the others to stay, all the students left, and Han Lang also packed his backpack, waved at Li Qi and said, "Not everyone's has as secure a future as you, I have to go home too."
"You can't leave!" Li Qi got anxious and said, "You think I'm inviting these chicks because I got nowhere else to spend my money? Today's your birthday!"
Han Lang smiled and said, "I know man, thanks. But I really have something to do today. After I find a job, I will buy you a Jumbo Beef Bun."
"Only you would treat a Jumbo Beef Bun as a good meal. I was planning to go with you to that Japanese restaurant, with your favorite surf clam and sweet shrimp!" Although Li Qi tried to tempt Han Lang with delicious food, Han Lang was not affected at all.
"Anytime is fine, but I really can't today." Han Lang smiled, and he started heading back.
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Every day, as Han Lang walked home, he passes by a super power training school called Pinnacle. Its LED screen was playing a promotional video today as well, "Be the next hero! YES YOU CAN!"
