I Became Spider-Man's Cousin in Anime Crossover

Chapter 456 The New Physical Education Teacher

After a brief conversation, and confirming that Sheriff Black was capable of handling the situation and that there was nothing he could do to help, Riley stood up, intending to go on his routine patrol as Spider-Man.

Unexpectedly, as soon as Riley opened the door to the command center, he was grabbed by the arm and taken away by Xiaoyu, who rushed in at a flurry.

Of course, this time Xiaoyu wasn't just playing around. She wanted to get good grades as the end of the semester approached and make her parents proud, so she specifically asked Riley to tutor her.

However...

Even today, for Riley, who already possesses an intelligence of fifteen points, tutoring children is a huge challenge.

Or rather, it was precisely because of his high IQ of 15 that Riley became unsuitable for tutoring children.

That feeling is like Qian Xuesen's assumption that even the most slow-witted person should have learned calculus by the age of fourteen. And like how even someone as brilliant as Yuan Zhen would show a mask of pain when talking about his students.

The precipitous gap in knowledge often made Riley feel that all his hard work was just talking to a brick wall.

Unfortunately, Xiaoyu rarely takes the initiative to ask to study, and if Riley refuses, Xiaoyu will become even more averse to studying and playful.

This caused Riley to tense up instantly and show resistance on his face the moment he saw Jade's figure.

In the end, with a look of utter despair on his face, he could only slowly shuffle out of the command center under Sheriff Blake's helpless, barely suppressed-laughing gaze.

After the door to the command center closed gently, Sheriff Black, quickly suppressing his smile, picked up the letter of intent from S.H.I.E.L.D. and read through Fury's handwritten notes once more.

Compared to the Nick Fury I remember, the wording in this letter is quite tactful and friendly, but it still carries a condescending attitude.

Six months ago, such a document might have caused several tense meetings throughout District 13, with officials repeatedly weighing the pros and cons. But in the end, because they couldn't fight city hall, they had no choice but to compromise and accept it, even if they were unwilling.

But now?

Now they can calmly discuss how to politely refuse Nick Fury. They can even resolve the issue easily over a dinner party, with a slightly assertive attitude.

Blake put down the documents, picked up the now completely cold coffee, and drank it all in one gulp.

It was bitter, but I was clear-headed.

He once again felt deeply fortunate for the decision he had made...

I'm glad I didn't underestimate this overly mature kid just because of Riley's age.

Furthermore, when Riley's "modern-day Jia Xu" personality first began to emerge, they did not adopt a distant or defensive attitude towards Riley.

Instead, they chose to trust his judgment and, when necessary, were willing to completely delegate authority to Riley, giving him ample room to maneuver.

Now, Riley is in charge of external affairs, while Sheriff Black is in charge of internal affairs.

One was running rampant in front of the camera, while the other was managing and coordinating things behind the scenes.

This kind of tacit understanding and trust cannot be established overnight.

But once it is built, the energy it will generate will be beyond imagination.

……

For the next few days, Riley had a relatively smooth and pleasant time, except for the excruciating pain he felt while tutoring Xiaoyu.

Until Thursday afternoon, near the end of the school term, homeroom teacher Ms. Fletcher stood on the podium with a slightly regretful expression and announced to the students.

"Dear students, I have some unfortunate news to tell you."

"Our physical education teacher, Mr. Royce, was involved in a traffic accident on his way home the night before last. A drunk driver crashed into his sidewalk, resulting in a broken right leg and a mild concussion."

As soon as the homeroom teacher finished speaking, a chorus of sympathetic whispers rippled through the classroom.

After all, in the eyes of these students, the slightly elderly Mr. Royce, although he looked serious, was a very approachable and kind elder who liked children and was highly respected by the students, especially the members of the school basketball team.

"The doctor said that Mr. Royce will need at least three months of recovery time, and he probably won't be able to continue as our physical education teacher before the new school term starts."

The homeroom teacher added regretfully, but quickly changed the subject.

"Fortunately, through Mr. Reuss's introduction, we found a volunteer willing to temporarily fill this vacancy. Let me welcome Mr. Anthony Masters! He will serve as our physical education teacher temporarily while Mr. Reuss recovers!"

As the homeroom teacher finished speaking, a tall and muscular figure walked in through the front door of the classroom.

He appeared to be around thirty years old, with a well-proportioned and muscular build, and a unique sense of rhythm in his gait. Dressed in a short-sleeved shirt and shorts that allowed for easy movement, he confidently displayed his powerfully defined muscles.

What was most striking about him were his eyes. Sharp as an eagle's, they seemed capable of seeing through a person's hidden secrets with just a glance. Therefore, when he scanned the entire room, most of the students couldn't help but shrink back.

"Thank you, Ms. Fletcher, for the introduction, and Mr. Royce, for giving me this opportunity." Masters took the microphone; his voice was deep and husky, yet highly recognizable. "I'm honored to join Midtown High School during this special time. I've heard that the sports programs here are consistently excellent, producing many promising athletes, and I have a particular idea—"

He paused to make sure everyone's attention was on him.

"Next month, a friend of mine, in order to promote the physical and mental health of students and encourage them to exercise more, has decided to organize a nationwide high school physical fitness challenge! The events will include obstacle courses, climbing, throwing, and teamwork activities!"

"I believe that our Midtown High School is fully capable of assembling an elite team to compete! In fact, if we unite as one, winning the championship is not impossible!"

"Therefore, in the coming weeks, not only will I be selecting all of you here today, but I will also be conducting a series of special tests to select the most promising students from our school!"

"I will take them with me to register for this very meaningful event!"

"So, if anyone is interested in participating, you can start registering with me now!"

After Masters finished speaking, the students in the classroom were silent for less than two seconds before rushing towards him amidst excited shouts.

After all, for these young and impulsive students, the struggle for glory often makes them feel excited!

What's more, this is a national competition!

If they could actually get a ranking, even just third place at the awards ceremony, it would be enough to make them famous and let them brag about it for a long time!