A Single Person's Infinite Wonderful Life

Shinonono Tsukasa poured the wine into a glass and gently pushed it in front of Chifuyu Orimura, who happened to be sitting down and caught the wine that was pushed towards her.

Chifuyu Orimura cracked her neck, making a popping sound, and said, "During this period, the intra-school ranking competition and the class representative competition were held at the same time, which made it so that I didn't even have enough time to rest."

Shinobu smiled and said, "But I think you're really enjoying yourself. You weren't this energetic before."

Chapter 1. Rant

Chifuyu Orimura has been truly exhausted lately, but as Shinonono Tsukasa said, she's enjoying it. With nowhere else to go, she's made the academy her home, so these events are like a party at home, no different from a carnival.

And the school festival is coming up soon, at which time she will be able to get some rest. The school festival was not a tradition at the beginning of the school, but considering that the long-term high-pressure situation would negatively affect the physical and mental health of both students and faculty, the school started to set aside one week each semester to hold the school festival starting in the fourth year after its founding.

Shinonono said, "The academy is getting better and better. It feels like a rare pure land, unlike the outside world which is so chaotic."

Chifuyu Orimura nodded. In the past, she would have had some complaints about the current situation, since her activities were limited to the academy and she couldn't even go on trips.

However, as the world changes and the external environment becomes increasingly chaotic, apart from a few major powers that are able to maintain stability in such an environment, smaller countries are struggling to survive.

In the current environment, the global tourism industry has shrunk considerably. For example, the Turkish Cycling Party is currently embroiled in internal strife, with daily real-life PUBG matches featuring heavy vehicles and fighter jets. Then there's the Tokyo and Tomori. Tokyo is relatively okay, but Tomori is experiencing frequent protests, with the leftist movement causing quite a stir.

Among the major powers, only the Great Britain and China are relatively peaceful. The other major powers are in turmoil. Look at Taiwan, it's an election year, and there's constant turmoil, with a potential red-blue battle looming. Even the major powers are having a tough time, let alone the smaller powers waiting in line for relief.

Shinonono recalled the ground information she had obtained through intelligence channels: all countries in the world were mired in their own difficulties, wallowing in the mud. These days were indeed not very suitable for traveling around the world.

Chifuyu Orimura said, "So I've come to terms with it now. If I can't go out, I can't go out. It's not a big deal. Besides, Google Maps has launched cloud street view now. If I connect to the IS virtual training machine, I can just pretend I've traveled around the world."

Shinobu really wanted to complain about Chifuyu Orimura's approach, but these days travel really isn't that interesting. Don't be fooled by how beautiful the landscape photos look; they're mostly edited. Without filters, most of the scenery is just so-so.

Shinonono Tsukasa also disguised herself and traveled to Europe using a false identity. The beautiful scenery made her feel like she was back in the Rabbit Kingdom. She wasn't there to see the scenery, but to count heads.

However, in the past two years, the European scenic spots she used to visit still have tourists, but compared to their peak, the number of visitors is much lower than before. The chaos that has spread around the world has affected the wallets of many people.

Shinonono Tsukasa said, "Actually, traveling is quite tiring. Using a training machine to see the cloud street scene saves time because you don't have to go to the location yourself, and you also avoid those unpleasant things. When I traveled to Hetalia, I was even harassed by the local mafia."

Shinonono recalled her experience traveling to Hetalia. Those scumbags, when they couldn't steal, would rob her. They were no match for her and got a good beating. Then, after beating up the younger ones, the older ones came. In the end, she uprooted the entire mafia organization and wiped it out.

She was using a false identity at the time, so the local authorities were unaware that she was the one who did it.

Chifuyu Orimura grinned smugly. It was only when facing her best friend, Tsukasa Shinonono, that she could completely let go of her image and show her true self. In any case, they were both goofballs in each other's eyes. Having grown up together, they were very aware of each other's embarrassing pasts, so there was no need for pretense when they were together.

Shinonono Tsukasa was already used to Chifuyu Orimura's sarcastic smile, because she would do the same thing. Whenever Chifuyu Orimura did something embarrassing, she would rush to the scene to laugh at her.

Chifuyu Orimura sighed and said, "Neither of us is trapped in the academy, nor do we live in the heavens. We can't just wander around freely. By the way, how long do you plan to stay in the academy this time?"

Shinonono Tsukasa said, "I'm not in a hurry to leave this time. I might stay until after the academy's school festival ends. To be honest, it's quite uncomfortable to stay on the space station for a long time. I'll just consider this trip as a chance to breathe some fresh air."

Chifuyu Orimura said, "That's really strange. I didn't expect you to have such a thought."

Shinonono Tsukasa wanted to complain. She was also human, and it was very difficult for humans to survive alone. Take her space station, for example. The materials for its construction were sourced from all over the world. If she were to build a space station on her own, it would take her more than ten years to complete. But because she was willing to spend money, her space station was completed in just six months.

Aside from the construction of the space station itself, the meat and vegetables she ate were all imported from Earth. She usually preferred to purchase ingredients from countries like the United States and Germany, buying directly from local farmers, which ensured both price and quality were relatively guaranteed.

The space station itself is not large enough to support animal husbandry and agriculture, as these would consume large amounts of oxygen and other resources. For a space station that is still unable to get rid of Earth's supply of resources, raising animals and growing food are luxuries, and they will not do it themselves unless absolutely necessary.

Of course, if a large-scale war breaks out on the surface, then the space station located in high orbit will become a refuge, and various contingency plans for survival will also be used.

Shinonono Tsukasa said, "I'm just an ordinary human being, isn't it normal to have such thoughts? The school festival is coming soon, and it's been a long time since I've enjoyed such excitement. Besides, it's only here that I don't need special effects makeup."

Like Shino no Tsukasa and Orimura Chifuyu, they are unable to move freely outside. However, Shino no Tsukasa, who has mastered superb special effects makeup skills, can go out after disguising herself in many ways. However, makeup is very troublesome. She often has to spend three or four hours in advance to do makeup and disguise herself before going out.

Chifuyu Orimura poured drinks for both of them. Both of them were adults and liked to drink to liven up their emotions.

Chifuyu Orimura sighed, "These days, no one has it easy. The situation is getting increasingly tense. I really don't know when a full-blown war will break out."

Shinonono held the glass and gently swirled it, causing the ice cubes to collide and the wine to refract colorful light under the lamp.

Shinobu smiled and said, "A hot war is definitely unlikely, but a trade war started two years ago. However, thanks to the trade war, I'm able to get more favorable terms when purchasing certain goods."

Chapter 1. Every family has its own troubles.

Shinono no Tsukasa has a pretty good alcohol tolerance. Low-alcohol drinks are no different from beverages to her, so after downing several large glasses, she is still not red-faced or out of breath. It seems that the amount she just drank was nothing more than rinsing her mouth.

Compared to Shinonono Tsukasa's carefree attitude, Orimura Chifuyu, whose alcohol tolerance isn't as high, already had a thin blush on her face. However, she was only flushed from drinking; to get completely drunk, she would need to down several more bottles.

Shinonono said, "Have you noticed that this year is exceptionally chaotic compared to the previous few years? It seems like all the problems have converged on this moment. The whole world is like an arsenal full of explosives. To be honest, this situation scares me a little. Even if a hot war doesn't break out, a new round of cold war is very likely to start again. I just don't know who that bald eagle will choose as its opponent this time."

Chifuyu Orimura swirled her wine glass and said, "It'll most likely be Okikuni, since it's not easy to make a fortune quietly these days."

Chifuyu Orimura is a Japanese, and a very clear-headed minority at that. Japan and Japan are very close, separated only by the sea, so she is very clear about the changes brought about by Japan's quiet accumulation of wealth over the years.

Ten years is enough time for many things to happen. When everyone else regresses for various reasons, the one who doesn't is the winner. Therefore, it's becoming increasingly difficult for Chong Kingdom to use Luosha Kingdom as a shield to draw fire. This is something not only Chong Kingdom's own people can clearly see, but she can see it too.

However, compared to that shameless bald eagle, Chifuyu Orimura thinks that the role of the big brother would be much better played by a rabbit. Although the rabbit is also cunning, compared to that bald eagle, he has some sense of shame and a bottom line. And a big brother with a bottom line is much better than one who would betray even his underlings.

Shinonono no Suzuka nodded. As a free agent who moved between various forces, if it weren't for the core technology she possessed as a get-out-of-jail-free card, someone like her would have been slapped to death long ago.

Shinonono said, "Let the big shots worry about what matters to them. We small fry should just live in the moment and make the most of each day. By the way, that young man who saved me before, his name is Li Wei, right? A Chinese national?"

Chifuyu Orimura said, "What, are you curious about him?"

Chifuyu Orimura was acutely aware of Li Wei's allure; it was captivating, almost mesmerizing. Even a single glance could leave a lasting impression, a charm that wouldn't fade from her heart, even for someone as resolute as herself. Therefore, when Shinono asked about Li Wei, she wasn't surprised.

Shinonono Tsukasa has a certain understanding of Li Wei, but she wants to hear what Orimura Chifuyu has to say, because Orimura Chifuyu is Li Wei's direct homeroom teacher, and the two of them usually interact quite a lot. Orimura Chifuyu's evaluation should be relatively objective.

To be honest, she was genuinely curious about Li Wei. Unlike Orimura Natsumi, who got into the school through connections, Li Wei was a legitimate male who activated the IS armor. They were completely different, not even in the same league. It would be a lie to say she wasn't curious.

Considering that Li Wei might very well become her brother-in-law, and that she couldn't possibly capture him for experiments, she could only try to learn about Li Wei through people who had frequent contact with him. Although this wouldn't yield the most accurate results, it would at least satisfy her curiosity to some extent.

Seeing her friend's expression, Chifuyu Orimura stopped being mysterious and said, "He's someone who's hard to describe in words. You could say he's incredibly versatile. What aspect of him do you want to know?"

Chifuyu Orimura admires Li Wei. Although Li Wei is younger than her, a person's excellence has little to do with age. Li Wei is truly outstanding, a fact that everyone can see.

Shinonono thought for a moment and decided to ask the question that concerned her most first, so she said, "You said he's very popular with girls at school, and he has a lot of girls around him."

Chifuyu Orimura said, "That's not even a big deal. As the only male in the entire school, and a guy with explosive hormones at that, what do you think the situation would be like? It's only because he has his bottom line and knows how to keep his distance from others that the academy would be in chaos long ago."

Shinonono said, "Then what about your younger brother? As for Natsumi, he should have quite a few girls around him, after all, he's the only male in the whole school."

Chifuyu Orimura's expression was somewhat unpleasant. She sighed and said, "Don't even mention it. That guy is beyond saving. I don't want to go into the specifics, but he's socially dead within the academy. No girl would like someone like him. To be honest, if he weren't my brother, I wouldn't care about him either, and besides, he's beyond my control now."

Chifuyu Orimura sighed inwardly. When someone is determined to fall into depravity, it is not an easy thing to pull them back. She tried several times, but all ended in failure. She had done more than enough for Natsumi Orimura, and there was nothing more she could do.

However, what Chifuyu Orimura didn't know was that Natsumi Orimura had already decided that she would become the King of the World because of Li Wei's puppet doppelganger, "The Genie".

Orimura Natsu is not a complete idiot, so in order to disguise himself and also to numb everyone around him, he puts on a self-destructive appearance.

In fact, Natsumi Orimura had long been mentally prepared for the possibility of being expelled halfway through her studies, and she had also prepared for her future. She didn't touch any of the money she received from the academy, but saved it all as living expenses after leaving the academy.

He planned to work after leaving the academy, just enough to survive. For him, as long as he could endure until the "genie" regained his power, he would get everything he wanted. Tempted by the promise of a bright future, he could bear all the current hardships, and the current situation was hardly hardship to him.

Chifuyu Orimura had no idea what kind of ambition her younger brother harbored. She simply assumed that he had given up on himself after experiencing social death, unaware that everything was actually a facade created by Natsu Orimura.

Shinononozuka sighed, "Although I don't know what happened, it doesn't seem to be anything good."

Chifuyu Orimura smiled bitterly, "Life is full of disappointments, and I've gotten used to this kind of life. Besides, although Natsu is my younger brother, we are different individuals after all. I can't make all the choices for him. And he has to clean up his own messes. There are some things I can't help him with."

Shinonono Tsukasa understands Chifuyu Orimura's predicament. Within a family, even if siblings have a very good relationship, they are still different individuals and must maintain a basic distance from each other, whether with good intentions or bad.

Every family has its own troubles, and Xiao Zhizhi is no exception.

Chapter 1. The Feeling of Being Fluttered

Shinonono recalled the moment when Li Wei appeared in her most desperate moment. At that time, she felt that she had no hope and was just making a last-ditch effort out of unwillingness. But Li Wei appeared and helped her break through the encirclement. Afterwards, he wiped out the entire besieging force of the Wangguo Jiye targeting her.

It's impossible for her not to have any feelings after such a heroic rescue. Originally, her understanding of Li Wei was very clear: he was her future brother-in-law. But now things are different. Now, she has to admit that she's fallen for Li Wei.

After landing with Li Wei, looking at his face, she felt a nervous sense of love at first sight. The strong yet gentle Li Wei brought her boundless sense of security just by standing next to him.

Shinonono no Tsukasa felt a pang of regret. Her younger sister had gotten there first, meeting such a wonderful man. She was also a little jealous; why did Shinonono no Houki meet Li Wei first? She wanted that kind of luck too.

After a moment of silence, Shinonono Nakamoto broke the silence and said, "This time, I was saved by that boy. If he hadn't arrived in time, I might have been kidnapped by the people from the Destroyer of the Country. I owe him a huge favor, and it will be a real challenge to repay it."

Chifuyu Orimura picked up a piece of chocolate from the dessert plate next to her and put it in her mouth. While chewing, she said, "It is indeed difficult to repay such a favor, perhaps even a lifetime. However, I believe that with your wealth, you should be able to repay this favor. Unlike a poor teacher like me, you are a rich woman."

Chifuyu Orimura's tone was somewhat sour. As a teacher at IS Academy, compared to ordinary workers outside, she could be considered a high-income earner with a stable income. Her annual income was over $400,000, and with the various benefits and miscellaneous items within the academy, her total income reached over $100,000 per year.

An annual salary of $100,000 would put you at the top of the working class, placing you among the top 10% globally. However, this pink-haired girl with a lewd figure and mechanical rabbit ears is actually a billionaire with assets worth billions of dollars.

Chifuyu Orimura was well aware of just how wealthy she was. The pink-haired bunny-eared girl before her, while not having a large global production base, possessed various high-tech equipment that could be readily converted into productive capacity—something that antique mansions couldn't compare to.

Chifuyu Orimura knew very well that this pink-haired bunny-eared girl could become the world's largest arms supplier anytime she wanted, without exception. It was only because she had high moral standards and wouldn't do such despicable things for money that her output exceeding ten billion US dollars was a joke.

Shinonono said, "Money is indeed important, but Li Weijun is very special. If I use money to repay a favor, it would not only be an insult to him, but also to myself. Favors are not something that can be easily repaid with money. I'm a bit troubled now about how to repay this favor in a way that doesn't seem abrupt, and also allows me to maintain contact with him. After all, if I could gain the friendship of such a powerful person, it would be a sure win."

Chifuyu Orimura laughed and said, "Then you might as well repay him with your body. Isn't that how it's written in martial arts novels in the country? 'The great hero's kindness is beyond repayment, so I am willing to repay him with my body.'"

Shinononozuka puffed out her cheeks and said, "Chifuyu is really mean-spirited. I'm already so troubled, and she still makes fun of me. But to be honest, he is indeed a very charming boy. It would be a lie to say I'm not attracted to him. And don't you feel the same way?"

Chifuyu Orimura looked towards the bar, avoiding Shinononozuka's direct gaze, and said, "I'm a woman after all. It's normal to have feelings for outstanding men. But I'm his teacher and his older sister. This double burden makes me unsure how to face him. Lately, I seem to have been too strict with him."

Shinonono Tsukasa showed a surprised expression and said, "You devilish instructor actually care about such things? You haven't really fallen for Li Weijun, have you? Tsk tsk, then you're under a lot of competitive pressure."

Because of the White Knight incident ten years ago, extreme feminism rose, and ordinary women were also affected by these people, becoming unable to see their own place, so their expectations became higher and higher.

These days, there are quite a few women who are not particularly good themselves, but have extremely high standards for men. These women have essentially cut themselves off from the marriage market.

However, there are indeed fewer and fewer outstanding men these days. Due to the harsh external environment, women who have gained an advantage are always trying to suppress men's self-esteem. In such a social environment, the men who can still make it big are all quite capable.

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They are either extremely wealthy, enough to shut their partners up with money, or not so wealthy, but good-looking and talented, able to provide positive psychological feedback to their partners.

Most men, being relatively ordinary, give up on marriage. This extreme situation has led to women being more proactive than men. After all, men have a very long shelf life, while women begin to decline rapidly after the age of thirty, with their shelf life being only about half that of their male counterparts. This huge difference caused by physiological reasons gives women more motivation than men when it comes to finding a partner.

Therefore, outstanding men have become more sought after in the global marriage market. Someone like Li Wei, who is top-notch in every way, is extremely attractive even in an environment like IS Academy.

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Chifuyu Orimura said, "It's impossible for us. I'm the teacher and he's the student. That alone determines that we're destined to never be together. Besides, I'm several years older than him. It doesn't matter now, but I'm almost thirty. By the time he gets old, I'll already be getting old."