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🕑 Added 2025-04-23 09:50:23 +0000 UTCThe Supreme State of Science
Chapter 25 - Prejudice
"Did you really fight?" Sheldon asked Jimmy, who was injured in the library.
"That happened." Jimmy nodded while solving mental calculations for his video game.
"Then why haven't you been expelled?"
"Do you want me to be expelled?" Jimmy's eyes showed a sarcastic sadness, then he lowered his gaze and continued doing his calculations.
"Don't do that..." Sheldon didn’t understand why Jimmy wanted to be his friend, but inevitably, over time, he began to consider him someone far superior, someone who could be his friend.
"Well, the truth is, this has a scientific explanation..." Jimmy took the opportunity to educate Sheldon on concepts that he might not care about and said, "When a high-tension situation, like an act of violence or a robbery, threatens us, hormones are released that quickly prepare us to deploy mental defense resources."
The reaction of people to an act of violence varies depending on their experience.
A sudden threat to our well-being, like an aggressive argument, a robbery attempt, or a violent situation, triggers a complex network in the brain to react to the fear generated by an exceptional scenario.
"I already knew that." Sheldon hated being educated on knowledge he thought irrelevant until Jimmy mentioned it.
Jimmy, checking the time, stood up and said, "Well, see you later."
...
Although Jimmy had only been at school for a few days, his excellent performance in class had been recognized by teachers from various subjects.
Moreover, Jimmy was a genius with a calm personality, not as bothersome as Sheldon. This also made several teachers prefer him even more.
Jimmy knew that Principal Tom had called a few people to address the school violence incident that had occurred two days ago.
Several teachers selectively said nice things about Jimmy.
Even the homeroom teacher, Mrs. Victoria, said Jimmy was a good boy. After collecting their opinions, Principal Tom nodded and asked the teachers to leave.
Then, Jimmy was also called to the principal’s office.
"Jason will bring his parents to school tomorrow and accuse you of causing intentional injuries. I hope you’re prepared." Principal Tom rubbed his nose with a headache, observed Jimmy’s polite demeanor, and continued, "Of course, if it turns out you’re innocent, the school will support you."
In the last two days, Principal Tom had also gotten to know Jason, a twelfth-grade student. The other party's performance at school could be classified as that of a "villain."
So, compared to the villain, the principal was more willing to help Jimmy, a good student who was bringing too much recognition to the school.
He even found out about the program that Jimmy would participate in to represent the school, which Hom wouldn’t stop boasting about.
"Thank you for your concern, Principal." Jimmy accepted the other party’s kindness and said, "I’ll prove my innocence."
Seeing Jimmy so confident, Principal Tom didn’t ask any more questions. After nodding, he sent him out of the office.
The next day, someone leaked the news that the school was going to "judge" Jimmy. As a result, many students spontaneously gathered at the school gates.
When Jimmy and his mother, Judy Neutron, entered the school, both sides of the street were filled with students from all grades.
Of course, most of them were girls from the cheerleading team to whom Jimmy had done homework.
"Jimmy, we support you!"
Ally’s support group cheered as if they were welcoming a movie star.
Led by them, some students who had been bullied by Jason and others who just wanted to watch the fun, all clapped.
The scene was very lively.
Judy had dressed up specially today and wore the wide-brimmed hat that Jimmy had given her.
Seeing such lively scenes on both sides, she smiled happily and greeted her dear son's enthusiastic classmates.
After indulging herself in being a "star," Judy whispered, "Jimmy, I didn’t expect you to be so popular with the girls at school after just a few days."
Of course, Jimmy wouldn’t tell her about the homework he had done for all these students who were kindly supporting him.
"Have you thought about having a girlfriend?"
"Ha, not now." Jimmy had never considered something like love after leaving his hometown, where he was once in love with a girl.
Now that he thought with a clearer mind, something like love, at his age, wasn’t in his plans.
Amidst the cheers of his classmates, Jimmy and Judy entered the principal’s office.
Jason hadn’t arrived yet. Besides the principal, the only people in the office were Coach George and Mrs. Victoria, who had a serious expression.
