In New York in October, the night has gradually become longer. At five o'clock in the morning, the sun is trying to shine and hot, trying to penetrate the darkness in front of us and spread the light to the world. Although the night of drunkenness is coming to an end, the night in New York at this time. It is still so shocking. The prosperity of New York does not need the foil of neon lights. The busy streets and brightly lit buildings are witnesses to the vitality of the city.
In Harlem, it is completely different from the places next door that have gradually become popular. The early morning here should be the quietest in the whole of New York. The rare silence envelopes Harlem. Before seven o'clock, it is difficult for you to be on the street. Saw a few normal people.
Ring Ring Ring~!
A rush of the old-fashioned alarm clock sounded in such a quiet atmosphere, Zuoli opened his eyes, skillfully stretched out his right hand, and pressed the alarm clock beside his ear, then turned over and got out of bed to get dressed in one go, picked up the sink, Zuo Li went out.
In the old-fashioned dormitory, Zuo Li's roommates rolled over in their dreams, cursing, but judging from their appearance, they should have been accustomed to Zuo Li getting up at this time.
"Phew, let's begin~" After washing, Zuo Li put the washbasin on the windowsill, stood beside the railing, took a deep breath, and Zuo Li started his day.
Yes, it has been four full months since Zuo Li crossed over, and one month has passed since he returned from the hospital to the orphanage. During this month, Zuo Li has completely accepted the fact that he has crossed over, and gradually Adapted to the rhythm of life in the orphanage.
After just two days of rest, Zuo Li fulfilled the promise he made to himself in the hospital. In order to start his career, he went through a harsh training life at his age.
Originally, Mr. Derek was not going to let Zuo Li play for the time being, but Zuo Li found him the next day after he went back, and he convinced Derek in the first sentence of the meeting.
"Mr. Derek, I want to play basketball!"
Looking at the guy standing in front of him, Derek had something to say, with a big wave of his hand, Zuo Li was allowed to walk onto the court.
Zuo Li has never seen New York at four in the morning, but Zuo Li already knows what New York at five in the morning looks like, at least in Harlem.
8 years old means infinite possibilities, but it also means that every step forward from this moment is very important. If you take a wrong step, you may waste your hard-earned opportunity. Zuo Li, who has such excellent potential, is very important. , will never endure the second failure, he wants to set foot on the professional stage, on the big stage of the NBA.
This is Zuo Li's promise to himself!
Zuo Li, who got up at 5 in the morning, ran silently in the dark on the small playground of the orphanage that only had a 200-meter lap. He would jog here for 45 minutes, in order to lose excess fat on his body and enhance his stamina and strength. With physical fitness, Zuo Li will go to have breakfast afterwards. The recipe is based on his experience in the previous life. A proper healthy recipe, vegetable milk and high-quality protein account for a large proportion. This is for a child who is determined to become an athlete. , couldn't be more appropriate.
After that, Zuo Lihui walked onto the court and picked up a slightly mottled basketball that belonged to him. This ball was specially granted to him by Mr. Derek, and it was also the first basketball in his life. Don't be surprised. For the children of 2000, it is not a small dream to have a basketball of their own.
However, this ball has not yet had a chance to have close contact with the basket or even the backboard, because Zuo Li just kept dribbling the ball with it, standing, running, and changing speed. Will pass through this seemingly boring and uninspiring dribble.
After that, he went to the classroom and went to class until the afternoon. After school at 4 o'clock, Zuo Li will continue to train for two hours, including basic training and strength training, and the evening is the time for study. On the career path, in addition to ability, a passable grade is also a stepping stone to high school and even college.
Zuo Li's ambition is very big. Since he wants to do it, he will naturally do his best. In the last life, he also wanted to participate in the NCAA, but was rejected. In this life, he will not miss the famous university. opportunity.
Welfare institutes have their own primary schools. The United States has its own unique education system. Public schools and private schools are clearly distinguished, which is very different from China. As the largest welfare institute in Harlem, it also has the second largest public elementary school here. This is a compulsory education stage in the United States, with government funding, and it can be studied for free.
Zuo Li didn't go there very often before, after all, his IQ has a problem, but now, since the doctor has said that Zuo Li has recovered, Zuo Li has naturally become a member of the classroom, and his name has been changed at his own request. After becoming Zuo Li, the previous English name was naturally discarded. The Chinese are still comfortable with their own name.
After many years, the former Harry and now Zuo Li have finally once again become a glorious elementary school student. To be honest, I feel that it is not bad.
American primary schools generally refer to the first year to the fifth grade, most of them adopt the class system, and there is a class tutor system. The teacher is responsible for leading most of the main courses in a class. Except for lunch time, students may take physical education, music, and art classes. They may go to the gymnasium or special classrooms and stay in the teacher's classroom all day long, and there is no fixed get out of class closing time like the East Asian School.
In addition, in about 40% of primary schools, UU reading will have one or two outdoor activities every ten minutes or 20 minutes each time, the number and length of outdoor activities, each time Schools are not necessarily the same.
In the primary school of the orphanage, there are only more than 30 people in a class when a grade is full. It is obviously not important to take classes. Except for basic language classes, they basically spend their time in outdoor activities.
"Hey hey, classmates, we've had a full 45-minute class, it's time to go to the playground and basketball court to spread our energy!"
With the voice of the class instructor, Zuo Li was dismissed from get out of class again, but this was exactly what Zuo Li wanted. He picked up the basketball and silently got up from the last row. Zuo Li was about to do a wave of extra training, but he had not joined for the time being. To join the basketball team organized by the orphanage, this is also what he asked himself. Now the most important thing is to lay a solid foundation and at the same time give himself more time to adapt.
At the same time, he is also avoiding too many encounters with the arrogant guys in the team, especially the two cartoon groups Tom and Jerry. After returning, Zuo Li also intentionally distanced himself from them, except that Zuo Li needs time In addition to the changes brought about by the digestive system and adapting to life here, it is also necessary to secretly accumulate one's own strength.
As for what power...
There will be an answer soon.
According to Zuo Li's plan, he needed three months.
But as the saying goes, some things can be hidden for a while, but not forever, and some things, if you don't go to him, he will come to you, Zuo Li slaps the ball and walks out, isn't this blind guy coming? …
"Hey, boy, let me see how long you can hide!"
"Hehe, I heard that your kid was very arrogant after he came back, let me see how hung up you are!~"