A Single Person's Infinite Wonderful Life

Shinobu Houki knows that the world is not fair, and that hard work does not necessarily guarantee a reward. Through her older sister Shinobu Tsukasa, she learned a lot about the inner workings of the IS Academy, so she knows how much effort one has to put in to become a pilot.

Of course, students from wealthy and powerful families usually bring their own mecha when they enroll, and Mo is the pilot. However, even a mecha with somewhat outdated performance costs around 100 million US dollars. For the young ladies of wealthy and powerful families, such a burden is still bearable, but for students from ordinary families, which family can afford such a huge sum of money?

The young ladies from wealthy and powerful families have no shortage of opportunities to practice, so they have a significant head start over ordinary students. Ordinary students have very limited practice time, and within that limited time, they can only do so little practice, so the gap between them and the young ladies only widens.

In the end, some ordinary students who were clearly better academically were forced into the logistics and tactical support system, while the young ladies were destined from the start to become "Sky Knights".

Shinonono Houki didn't think too much about it. Being able to become a logistics staff member was not bad. Any position related to IS would not have a bad salary. Being a logistics staff member in the IS system was better than being an ordinary person.

Li Wei smiled and said, "Some things you won't know until you try them."

Houki took a sip of coffee and said, "I am aware of my own abilities. I am neither the best nor the worst. I can't compete with those real monsters. It's better to accept my own position sooner rather than later, so I can have fewer troubles."

Li Wei just smiled. He knew what Shinonono Houki was thinking just now through his mind-reading ability. Those rich and powerful young ladies are nothing. You are the one with the biggest connections. Your crazy sister who is obsessed with her sister has already prepared the "Red Camellia" for you. She is just waiting for you to enroll in school so that the mecha can be handed over to you. That is one of the few fourth-generation mechas in the world. It can be said to be the strongest IS so far.

However, Houki Shinohara doesn't have an omniscient perspective and is unaware of such matters, so it's understandable that she's using Xianyu (a Chinese online marketplace) to buy items.

Chapter.Good intentions

After spending some time at the café, finishing their drinks and snacks, the two returned to the dojo, or rather, Li Wei took Shinonono Houki back to the dojo, and then he returned to his temporary apartment.

Now all he has to do is wait, wait for the IS Academy's reaction. Meanwhile, his researcher clone has also produced some good things. The crystal weapons are now ready for initial use in actual combat. Moreover, according to computer simulations, if large-scale battles are fought between the crystal weapons and IS armor, the kill ratio can be reduced to 1:1, which is a very cost-effective kill ratio.

The official calculations show that the cost of both sides is combined with the manufacturing cost of the aircraft and the training cost of the pilots. The Crystal Armor currently has an absolute advantage. Since the founding of the People's Republic of China, the country has always attached great importance to cost-effectiveness. It was only when developing the fighter jet that the cost could not be reduced, which is why it was so expensive. However, for other equipment, the cost was kept as low as possible.

The same applies to crystal armor. Its role is similar to Russia's T-4 tank during the war: cheap and plentiful. Slightly inferior performance is acceptable, but quantity is absolutely guaranteed. Moreover, the capabilities of crystal armor are not significantly weaker than IS armored vehicles. The current assessment of crystal armor is actually inaccurate.

So far, the prototypes of Crystal Armament produced by the researcher's clone are all flawed. These are essentially a smokescreen to create a final, unfinished version. That's why the higher-ups think that Crystal Armament is inferior to IS. In reality, the final mass-produced version in the researcher's clone's hands is comparable to the current third-generation IS, while the special version is comparable to the fourth-generation IS.

Moreover, the upper limit of crystal weapons is very high. After all, this power is quite idealistic in some aspects. The user's own emotions and beliefs can greatly enhance their strength, which is something that a purely mechanical creation like the IS armor cannot do.

However, every advantage has its disadvantages. The IS armor is stable, while the crystal weapon can amplify the user's strength by influencing emotions. However, when the user loses the will to fight or falls into fear, the performance of the crystal weapon will decline to a certain extent. Although there is a minimum limit to prevent the user's strength from shrinking completely, the casualty ratio will be quite poor when fighting against the IS armor in this state.

The next day, Li Wei received a call from IS Academy. The caller explained in detail what preparations he needed to make. At the same time, IS Academy also arranged special benefits for Li Wei, or rather, benefits that Li Wei arranged for himself: a dedicated IS device.

This kind of benefit is something ordinary students wouldn't even dare to dream of. Even a substitute IS (Islamic State) costs tens of millions of dollars to purchase, making it simply unaffordable for the average person. However, the IS Academy made this decision after much internal discussion, and some of the academy's higher-ups viewed it as a form of surveillance against Li Wei.

Because the IS assigned to Li Wei was a specially modified stand-in machine. While its armaments were not extensive, it contained a large number of sensors that could collect Li Wei's physical data from all angles, in order to uncover the secret of why Li Wei was able to activate the IS.

Anyway, after Li Wei arrives at the academy, he will have to cooperate with the academy's research institutions to conduct some experiments. Of course, these experiments are all based on the premise of not harming Li Wei's body. After all, as the only male capable of operating IS, the academy's researchers are planning to proceed cautiously. Neither Li Wei nor Orimura Natsumi will be involved in any extreme experimental projects.

Li Wei hung up the phone. His phone was on speakerphone, so Shinonono Houki and Shinonono Takashi, who were nearby, could hear the conversation on the other end.

Xiao Zhilong smiled and said, "Congratulations, Li Weijun. Being able to pilot an IS is something worth celebrating."

Although Li Wei hadn't been training here for very long, Xiao Zhilong had high hopes for Li Wei as a disciple, and he was happy to see that Li Wei had a bright future.

Li Wei laughed and said, "We should say we're happy for each other. Houki was also admitted, wasn't he? Houki's age is just right, so he can start the advanced courses right away."

IS Academy is a very complex academy because the students vary greatly in age, ranging from junior high school to high school and university. Whether you are a teenage girl or a mature woman in your teens, you can find a course group that suits your age group within the academy.

When entering this world, Li Wei slightly altered his facial features and reduced his appearance. On the surface, he was only 18 years old, which would allow him to start his studies at the academy from the high school level and be in the same grade as the various important female characters.

Furthermore, Li Wei has already infiltrated the IS Academy, so he will manipulate the class assignments behind the scenes. Several female characters from the original story will be assigned to the same class as him, which will make it easier for him to win them over.

Xiao Zhilong said, "I'll have to ask you to take care of my daughter in the academy. After all, the situation in the academy is quite complicated. It's not easy for a student without a background to make a name for themselves there."

Li Wei laughed and said, "Of course. After all, Houki is my junior sister. If I don't take care of her, who will? Besides, didn't the academy assign me a personal IS? I think after the restrictions are lifted, Houki can also use that machine. Then, Houki won't need to wait for 'forging' anymore. She can just practice on the personal machine assigned to me by the academy."

Xiao Zhilong was somewhat surprised and said, "How could I accept this? That was a special mecha that the academy assigned to you, Li Weijun!"

Takashi Shinohara felt that Li Wei was indeed very good to Houki Shinohara. You know, most students in the academy can only wait for the practice time allocated to them by the academy. Not everyone has the opportunity to practice extra. Being able to have more practice time means that Houki Shinohara has a greater chance of becoming a formal pilot.

Li Wei said, "I'm not that interested in IS. If it weren't for taking care of Houki, I would have refused the IS Academy's invitation. Besides, I never thought about becoming an IS pilot, so it's good to leave the opportunity to Houki."

Shinonono Houki, standing nearby, was deeply moved. Li Wei's actions could be seen as giving up his own future.

Shinobu Houki said, "No! Li Weijun must ensure he has enough practice time. I will only practice extra when Li Weijun is resting!"

Shinonono Houki accepted Li Wei's kindness, but she didn't want to affect Li Wei's study progress.

Chapter 1. Genius PTSD

Li Wei said, "However, although the admission has been finalized, there's still some time before school starts. What are your plans for this time, Hou?"

Shinobu Houki realized what was happening and said, "That's true. The end of the year is just around the corner, and the New Year is almost here. But the academy will start again after the New Year. I feel the pressure coming on all at once."

Xiao Zhilong said, "We're relatively well-off at home right now, Houki, why don't we just enroll you in a tutoring class?"

Takashi Shinobu knew that his two daughters were different. His eldest daughter, who had long since disappeared, was an absolute genius, but his daughter Houki was merely of average appearance. She had some talent in martial arts, but her academic performance was just so-so. Although her grades were relatively outstanding at school, the country Houki attended did not value academic ability. Houki's excellent grades at school were simply a case of being the tallest among the short.

IS Academy is a place teeming with monsters, and if it's just a matter of comparing grades, Shinonono Houki might not be able to keep up. As her father, Shinonono Takashi, he would naturally be worried about this.

Shinonono Houki said, "Tutoring classes are very expensive, let's not do it. We've finally managed to get a little better off now, if we enroll in tutoring classes, we'll be back to square one."

Shinonono Houki knew about her family's financial situation. They had just spent money on renovations to their dojo, and if they were to enroll their child in tutoring classes now, it would cost a lot of money again. Tutoring classes in Japan are extremely expensive, and most families have to grit their teeth and make ends meet to afford them.

Japan is a country that highly values ​​academic qualifications. Getting into a good university is almost a guarantee of a successful life, and getting into a top-tier university means you're practically guaranteed a place among the winners. Graduates of the University of Tokyo, for example, never lack job opportunities; high-paying jobs are exclusively for graduates of top universities.

In Japan, the only chance for young people to defy fate is to get into a good university and graduate. After all, social classes are completely solidified here. If your ancestors have a legacy to inherit, then academic qualifications are naturally irrelevant. But if you don't have such a legacy, then you have to honestly join the fierce competition and get into a good university.

Because a degree from a good university is highly advantageous when taking civil service exams. In Japan, becoming a police officer or civil servant requires a high level of education. For those with ordinary degrees, the career advancement for police officers is limited; they either need to attend a specialized police academy or one of the top universities. Only with these degrees can they continue to climb the ranks. As for civil servants, a degree from a prestigious university is the minimum requirement. If an applicant has an ordinary university degree, their resume will be immediately thrown into the trash during recruitment.

Takashi Shinobu said, "This expense is worthwhile for your future. You need to think long-term. If you don't keep up with your grades at IS Academy, you'll lose even more."

Most parents care about their children, and Takashi Shinobu is no exception, being a traditional person. Moreover, he is one of the few men in Japan who has never been a chauvinist. So even after the IS armor was created, his relationship with his wife remained good and did not change due to external influences.

Unlike most parents in Japan, Takashi Shinobu respects his two children very much. Although his eldest daughter is a troublesome problem child, he still cares about her, even though she runs away and disappears from sight.

Li Wei said from the side, "If that's the case, I think I can still be of some help."

Both Takashi and Houki looked at Li Wei.

Li Wei laughed and said, "Don't let my appearance fool you. Actually, I graduated from Fudan University in Chongguo. I completed all my courses ahead of schedule when I was 18, and then embarked on a world tour, learning interesting martial arts in various places. I'd say I'm pretty good when it comes to academics."

Xiao Zhilong thought for a moment and remembered that Fudan University was a top-tier university on par with Kyoto University and Tsinghua University in the country. Moreover, it was the top university in that vast empire and ranked among the top in the world.

Xiao Zhilong never expected that Li Wei, who travels all over the world, is actually a high-achieving student. You wouldn't guess that at all.

·Requesting flowers·· ······

Li Wei said, "I'm not very familiar with the curriculum at IS Academy, but I'm quite confident in how to cultivate Houki's learning ability. There's an old saying in Chongguo, 'Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.' I think you should know about Master Long, who teaches martial arts, right?"

Xiao Zhilong said, "I understand what you mean, but is there enough time? You only have about half a year at most. Is that enough time?"

Li Wei said, "That's more than enough time. Strictly speaking, two months is enough. However, this method isn't just a simple learning method. It involves opening up the brain region of ancient martial arts, requiring corresponding techniques and medicinal herbs. But this is much cheaper than going to a tutoring class. The medicinal herbs don't cost much, and I already have the techniques. What do you think I relied on to complete all my university studies at the age of 18?"

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Xiao Zhilong nodded. He had witnessed the wonders of ancient martial arts and was himself a beneficiary of them, so he understood their magic. However, this mysterious technique likely involved Li Wei's secrets, so he wouldn't ask too many questions unless Li Wei himself was willing to tell him.

Li Wei said, "I'll write out the prescription in a bit. After these herbs are boiled through a relatively complex process, they will produce unique medicinal effects that can assist in the operation of the cultivation technique and accelerate the opening of the brain. However, a medicinal bath alone is not enough; the corresponding cultivation technique is also needed to promote it. Afterward, I will tell Hou the cultivation method, and then I will guide her in her cultivation. If all goes well, Hou can become a 'genius' in two months."

When Takashi Shinohara heard the word "genius," he almost had a PTSD attack because his eldest daughter, Shinohara Tsukasa, was an absolute genius. However, excessive genius would bring endless chaos to the world. Look at what the world has become now. The culprit behind all of this is his eldest daughter. It is precisely because of this that he has a heavy sense of guilt.

Shinohara Takashi said, "I don't expect Houki to become a genius; being slightly better than the average person is enough." (This last sentence is a sarcastic comment and doesn't need a direct translation.)

Chapter 1. School Starts Soon

As time went by, Shinobu felt her mind becoming more and more agile. Whether it was her reaction speed to external stimuli, her memory, or her concentration and comprehension when learning new things, she had far surpassed her previous self.

This all-round improvement made her aware of the huge changes. The only thing that made her a little uncomfortable was that the way of cultivation was a bit embarrassing for her, who was already shy.

When practicing the cultivation technique, the two people need to be completely naked in each other's presence, soaking in a large wooden tub filled with medicine, while ensuring that they can concentrate on the cultivation technique without being distracted. At the beginning, she simply couldn't do this because it was too embarrassing.

But looking at Li Wei's serious and genuine expression, Xiao Zhizhi Hou knew that his mind was free of any impure thoughts, which made her feel ashamed. Even Li Wei could do this, but her mind was full of messy, lewd thoughts. She felt that this was really wrong.

As she took more and more medicinal baths and practiced cultivation, Shinonome Houki got used to being completely honest with Li Wei. However, she could never keep her mind completely calm. Moreover, as the number of times increased, she found that she had developed a strange feeling for Li Wei, a feeling she called liking.

Li Wei has sacrificed a lot for her future. This kind of cultivation that can make people smarter is extremely valuable. She wouldn't even tell her own father about it without Li Wei's permission. She guessed that this cultivation method was very likely a family technique passed down in Li Wei's family.

Li Wei's willingness to share his family's martial arts techniques with her made her grateful, but she also felt she had to do something, otherwise she really didn't know how to face Li Wei.

With the New Year approaching, Li Wei had already settled into the Xiao family's home. Because of his enlightenment and cultivation, Xiao Zhilong and his wife Xiao Zhihuiye had come to regard Li Wei as one of their own. When Xiao Zhihuiye looked at Li Wei, her gaze was no different from that of someone looking at a son-in-law.

After finishing his cultivation for another day, Li Wei and Xiao's family sat together after dinner, watching a somewhat vulgar comedy variety show on TV. As the New Year approached, the festive atmosphere in Japan, just like in the real world, was getting stronger and stronger.

Xiao Zhihui looked at Li Wei and said, "Li Wei, the New Year is just around the corner. Don't you plan to go back to China and reunite with your family?"

Li Wei picked up an orange and said, "Hmm, I don't know how to answer this question, because my family is no longer in this world. What would be the point of going back?"

Li Wei was just telling the truth; his family was all in the real world, and in this world, he was all alone.

Looking at Li Wei's calm expression, Xiao Zhihuiye said with some heartache, "I'm sorry, Auntie didn't mean to rub salt in your wound. In that case, just treat this place as your home."

Li Wei knew the other party had misunderstood, but he wouldn't be foolish enough to explain.

Li Wei laughed and said, "I don't know how to say it. Anyway, I've gotten used to this kind of life. Since that's the case, then I'll shamelessly bother you."

After observing Li Wei for a long time, Xiao Zhihui felt that Li Wei was quite reliable and had a maturity that his peers did not have. In her opinion, this was probably the result of the early death of his relatives and his long travels around the world. After all, most of Li Wei's peers were still studying in school at this time, and they would not have the rich social experience that Li Wei had.

When Li Wei first met Shinonome Teruaki, he was actually quite surprised, because both she and Shinonome Takashi were, to be honest, rather ordinary-looking. By the standards of this world, they were only slightly above average. However, their two daughters were exceptionally beautiful. Shinonome Houki was a typical pure-looking girl with long, straight black hair, while Shinonome Tsukushi, who had some mental issues, was a rare pink-haired bunny. Regardless of what she had done, any unsuspecting man who met her for the first time would have an excellent first impression of her.

It has to be said that life is truly amazing.

After living at the dojo for several months, Li Wei was as familiar with the place as he was with his own home.

Shinobu Houki said, "I never expected Li Weijun to have such a background. Since that's the case, then let's treat us as our family."

When Shinobu learned that Li Wei had nowhere to go, her maternal instincts were stirred. In her opinion, Li Wei's usual carefree and open-mindedness was probably forced out by his environment. Although Li Wei was not short of money, there were some things that money could not replace, such as family.

If this could fill the void in Li Wei's heart, she was willing to do it.

Li Wei smiled and said, "Thank you, but there's no need to go to such lengths to accommodate me, Hou."

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The New Year passed in a flash, and the relationship between Li Wei and Xiao Zhizhi Houki progressed quite rapidly during this time. In many ways, the two were already like a couple living together. This change made Xiao Zhizhi Houki's mother, Xiao Zhizhi Huiye, smile like an aunt from time to time.