Haruhara Nana showed a shocked expression. She never expected that there were such monsters in the world. The thought of such monsters lurking among ordinary people made her scalp tingle, because for these powerful beings in the underworld, killing an ordinary person was no more difficult than crushing an ant.
Haruhara Nana said, "Since there are so many powerful people in the underworld, why is Haruhara Manor able to become an absolute neutral zone? Making those unruly powerful people obey is not an easy task."
Haruhara Ayaka laughed, "Because Li Weijun is even stronger. Before he went into seclusion, he was one of the top experts in the Underworld, and also the world's number one medical expert. No one would want to offend such a powerful person, especially one who possesses the extraordinary medical skills to revive the dead and heal the wounded. Unless absolutely necessary, no one would want to offend such a divine doctor who can snatch people from the clutches of death. It is precisely because of this that Haruhara Manor can become an absolute neutral zone. Because conflicts between powerful people in the Underworld will inevitably lead to injuries or even deaths for these powerful people, making this place an absolute neutral zone is also a way to leave themselves a way out."
Nana Haruhara understood why Haruhara Manor was able to protect her. It was because Li Wei's personal strength and medical skills had led to a consensus among the powerful figures in the underworld, making this place a "resurrection point" or a "safe zone."
Haruhara Nana thought Li Wei was practically a living legend. Such a powerful, highly skilled, and incredibly wealthy man was practically impossible to find. Her sister's luck in meeting such a "son of sunshine" was even better than winning the lottery; compared to such a perfect man, the lottery jackpot was nothing.
Chapter 1. Maturity
Ayaka Haruhara said, "Now that you know how dangerous the situation is, you don't want to live outside in fear anymore, do you?"
Haruhara Nana nodded. Ignorance is bliss. She didn't know about these things before, so she just felt that there seemed to be some problems with the security in Tokyo recently. But now that she knows what happened, she is afraid.
Now she knows that walking on the street, if she's unlucky, she could lose her life at any moment, and even school is no longer a safe place. To be honest, this kind of environment is simply hell.
No wonder the authorities would conceal information from the public and have a special department to clean up the mess. If such a thing were exposed to the public, it would definitely cause the collapse of social order.
Ordinary people are far too vulnerable to such chaos, possessing absolutely no ability to withstand risks. Once they encounter danger, they can't even run away. After all, those powerful figures in the underworld cannot possibly care about ordinary people when conflicts arise.
Haruhara Nana said, "I had no idea the problem was so serious."
Ayaka Haruhara said, "I've wanted to talk to you about this for a long time, but you're used to being rebellious. If I don't explain these things to you clearly, you definitely won't agree to come back."
Haruhara Nana felt a little embarrassed. Haruhara Ayaka was telling the truth. Ever since she started high school, she felt that she was an adult and didn't need to always listen to her older sister. After all, she would have to learn to be independent sooner or later.
But now, Nana Haruhara realizes that she has been carried to victory by her older sister. Compared to ordinary people who are still kept in the dark, she has gained some initiative by having inside information.
Furthermore, since Haruhara-sou has become a safe zone in Tokyo, it's safe to say that as long as she doesn't do anything reckless, she can get through this chaotic period much more easily than ordinary people. She thought of her two close friends; she had already reached the safe zone, but her two friends didn't have the same treatment. She hesitated, wondering whether she should tell her two friends about this.
Haruhara Nana asked, "Sister, can we tell other people about this?"
Haruhara Nana wanted to hear her older sister's opinion, after all, this was a big deal. Sometimes, information is everything; those who have the information advantage can gain a significant advantage. Ordinary people simply have no way of obtaining information that concerns their lives and livelihoods.
Knowing the value of such information, she would never divulge this important information without her older sister's permission.
Ayaka Haruhara said, "It's best not to talk about this kind of thing outside. Once the news leaks, it will cause panic, and then everyone will suffer."
Looking at her younger sister's worried expression, Ayaka Haruhara asked, "Is there someone you want to protect?"
Haruhara Nana said, "Yes, I have two close friends. I want to save them."
Ayaka Haruhara said, "If you can guarantee that she and her family will keep this a secret, then I don't mind you telling people about it. But if you can't keep it a secret, someone will shut them up, and they'll be shut up forever. Only the dead can keep it absolutely secret. There are special departments in the government that handle these kinds of things now."
Seeing her older sister's serious expression, Haruhara Nana realized the gravity of the situation. It seemed that the authorities were blocking information, and their methods were extremely brutal: making the person who leaked the information disappear from the top.
Japan does have a dedicated department responsible for information control, but this department is mainly responsible for online public opinion. Their best method is to locate IP addresses and then follow the IP addresses to check tables and physically eliminate unstable factors.
In the current situation, the lives of ordinary people are no longer lives to the powerful and wealthy; they are merely numbers. What the powerful and wealthy desire is stability, so any destabilizing factor that threatens that stability is their enemy.
It is only when doing such despicable things that the Japanese government demonstrates such capabilities. Normally, the efficiency of the Japanese government is incredibly poor. You could say that their position determines their thinking. They only show their current capabilities when something threatens their rule.
Haruhara Ayaka said, "Be careful not to talk about anything related to this online, nor on mobile messaging apps, and even when you're on the phone. In short, you have to learn to keep quiet about this if you don't want to cause trouble for the people around you."
Haruhara Nana nodded. She was aware of the seriousness of the matter. Since the authorities were taking it so seriously, they would naturally be on high alert. However, she did not expect the authorities to go to such lengths, monitoring the entire internet.
Haruhara Nana said, "Let's forget about it then. Although I really want to help them, I can't guarantee that they and their families can keep the secret. If the information is leaked from them, the authorities may follow the trail to us. I don't want to cause that kind of trouble for myself and my family."
Haruhara Nana considers herself just an ordinary person, without the lofty ideals to risk her life and family's safety for friendship. For her, family will always be more important than friends, and that's non-negotiable.
Ayaka Haruhara felt gratified. Nana Haruhara had matured a lot. Although such a decision would be a target of criticism for those who were overly patriotic, from the perspective of ordinary people, this was the most correct choice.
Just then, the two heard the door open, and shortly after, Li Wei walked in carrying a plastic bag full of things.
Li Wei placed the items on the low table, sat down, and said, "I went to the nearest convenience store, only to find it had been robbed and vandalized. Everything inside was looted, forcing me to take a long detour to a supermarket further away to buy the items. These thugs only know how to bully ordinary people."
Ayaka Haruhara said, "Those thugs don't have the pride of the strong. They're capable of anything. Right now, they're just robbing convenience stores. Maybe in a while, they'll even have the guts to break into ordinary people's homes and rob them."
Li Wei said, "Those petty thieves, although what they do is quite unsightly, aren't stupid. Convenience stores have all sorts of daily necessities, so robbing one would allow them to live freely for a long time. But in ordinary people's homes, they'd only get some money. However, if social order collapses, money becomes just worthless paper, while daily necessities would become hard currency."
Chapter 4. A Girl's Curiosity
Haruhara Nana said, "Brother Li Wei, is it possible that social order will be lost in Tokyo?"
Li Wei said, "No one can predict these things. It's better to be safe than sorry. I'll stock up on supplies, as well as fuel for generators and electricity. In the current situation, the whole of Tokyo is like a powder keg, ready to explode at any moment. The only thing I can do is ensure the safety of this place."
The Sunohara sisters were both somewhat surprised, because even a powerful figure like Li Wei said there might be problems, which meant that the matter was indeed very serious.
Haruhara Nana said, "If that's the case, wouldn't all schools in Tokyo have to close?!"
Haruhara Ayaka said, "This kind of thing might really happen. After all, when social order collapses, everything will be disrupted. At that time, who will care about going to school? Everyone will prioritize survival. Nana, after you come back, start learning self-defense techniques with Li Weijun. Also, when you go out, you should carry some weapons for self-defense. After all, things are different now than in the past."
In the past, Japan's overall public safety was quite good. Although there were occasional serious crimes, they were a minority and did not represent the whole situation. However, things are different now. The crime rate in Tokyo has skyrocketed. Ordinary rioters may not know what's going on, but they can sense that something is wrong and are taking advantage of this atmosphere to cause trouble.
Nana Haruhara wore an incredulous expression. Ayaka Haruhara had always been a very gentle person. Although she had studied Aikido and was stronger than the average person, she had never used force to cause conflict and was always kind and gentle to everyone. For someone who believed in kindness to others to suggest she carry a weapon was naturally surprising.
It can only be said that after experiencing a major upheaval, a person's personality will be affected to some extent. Just like Haruhara Ayaka now, she has become sharper and no longer shows weakness as before. This Haruhara Ayaka feels somewhat unfamiliar to her, but she feels that this version of her older sister is better able to protect herself, which isn't a bad thing.
Haruhara Nana felt that if she had experienced what her sister had gone through, she would probably have become even more cautious, and might even have stopped trusting anyone. This kind of thing is just how it is; once bitten, twice shy. Not to mention the chaotic environment outside now, it's always good to be more wary of others.
Haruhara Nana asked, "Am I able to learn those things?"
Li Wei said, "Learning more is never a bad thing. Of course, if you really encounter danger, your first reaction should be to run. Only when you can't escape should you start to fight back. For martial artists who are not strong enough, the greatest benefit of practicing martial arts is learning how to escape quickly. As long as you can run faster than ordinary people, danger cannot catch you. Only when your strength reaches a certain level will you have the ability to start to fight back the moment you encounter danger."
Haruhara Nana asked, "Has my older sister reached that standard yet?"
Li Wei said, "As for Ayaka, she's still lacking. Right now, according to the hierarchy of the inner world, her strength is only at the level of a nobody, just a lackey who helps the strong. Such strength is not enough when facing danger. You need to reach at least the level of a third-rate expert before you have the ability to take the initiative to fight back. Before you reach that level, your best option when encountering danger is to run."
Haruhara Nana asked, "Is there still a power level division in the underworld?"
Li Wei said, "Wherever there are people, there is a martial arts world; wherever there is a martial arts world, there are ranks and hierarchy. Although I find such rankings boring and their accuracy is questionable, they do provide a benchmark for many people. It is said that a person's reputation is like a tree's shadow. If someone encounters a top 300 expert in the world, upon learning the other person's name and ranking, their mind will instantly cool down, and they will suppress any impulsive thoughts. Unless their rankings are similar, they generally won't fight."
Haruhara Nana asked, "Brother Li Wei, what's your ranking?"
Haruhara Nana was genuinely curious about this question. Her older sister had opened the door to a new world for her, and Li Wei himself was a member of the Otherworld, whose understanding of it far surpassed that of Haruhara Ayaka. Naturally, she would ask Li Wei her questions first.
Li Wei said, "I haven't taken on many opponents, but because the people I've defeated are all ranked quite high, my own ranking is also relatively high. Last time, I was ranked number one in the world."
Haruhara Nana swallowed hard. No wonder Haruhara Manor could become an absolute stronghold; Li Wei's own strength was enough to suppress those powerful figures in the underworld.
Li Wei said, "At my current level, ordinary experts from the underworld can no longer use sheer numbers to target me. Ordinary firearms are completely ineffective against me. Anyway, I only suffered minor cuts after being hit by a barrage of rockets. As for nuclear weapons, I've never withstood one, but I probably can't. Those things aren't just ordinary firearms; they're national treasures of a country. I haven't offended any nuclear-armed nations, so they wouldn't use something like that against me."
Haruhara Ayaka said, "Li Weijun, you have woven a huge network of relationships with your medical skills. In this world, apart from a very few ambitious people and madmen, most people will not deliberately target you, right?"
As an adult, Haruhara Ayaka understood what Li Wei was doing. This was the advantage of having a skill; Li Wei possessed advantages that others could not, meaning that everyone needed his help. Under such circumstances, Li Wei could be considered one of the safest masters in the underworld. In fact, if someone wanted to attack Li Wei, those powerful and wealthy people who needed Li Wei's medical skills would step forward to protect him.
Ayaka Haruhara believes that, apart from the one who can obtain the three volumes of Qin's secret manual, everyone else in this world needs Li Wei to help them prolong their lives. Unless there is a major breakthrough in current medical science, everyone is being held by the throat by Li Wei.
Li Wei said, "I'm not without weaknesses either, so if someone exploits my weaknesses, even I have no choice but to bow my head. After all, I don't have any real power, and a lone wolf like me can sometimes be at a disadvantage."
Hearing Li Wei's words, Ayaka Haruhara felt a pang of sadness. She knew she had become Li Wei's Achilles' heel; if someone used her to threaten him, he would have no choice but to comply. She wanted to become strong; only when she possessed sufficient power to protect herself could Li Wei remain unthreatened.
Chapter 1. Half-baked
Li Wei gave Sunohara Ayaka a reassuring look and said, "Some things can't be rushed. I'll protect you until you grow up."
Sitting to the side, Haruhara Nana watched Haruhara Ayaka and Li Wei staring at each other, feeling like she'd been force-fed dog food. Haruhara Nana was a little annoyed. Her older sister had said that she and Li Wei were just ordinary friends, but now, the way they were looking at each other—could that really be called ordinary friendship? Anyway, she was stuffed with dog food.
Haruhara Nana rested her chin on her hands, watching the two of them being all lovey-dovey, without saying a word.
Ayaka Haruhara was the first to react. She realized that her younger sister was still beside her, which made her feel embarrassed, and her face turned slightly pink.
Li Wei said, "As for Cai Cai, she's a high school student now, right?"
When Haruhara Nana heard Li Wei talking to her, this man who might become her brother-in-law was not only handsome, but his voice was also full of magnetism. Even if she closed her eyes and only listened to his voice, she could feel his charm. It was a kind of tingling sensation that made her ears feel like they were going to get pregnant just by listening to his voice. She thought that with a voice like Li Wei's, he would definitely be a great singer.
Haruhara Nana said, "I just entered high school this year, and now I'm an active high school girl."
Haruhara Nana made a cute peace sign. Although she was dressed as a gyaru (gal) girl, her face was an adorable oval shape, which made her look very cute. She seriously lacked the sharpness and authority of a gyaru. In fact, judging from her appearance alone, she was an unqualified half-baked gyaru.
Li Wei's impression of Haruhara Nana was that of a good girl who was forced to dress up as a gyaru. She only learned the form of a gyaru, but not the soul of a gyaru. So she was just a half-baked one.
However, this half-baked approach also means that she could be pulled back to a normal world at any time, preventing her from going further down the path of decadence associated with being a "hot girl." Li Wei doesn't condemn everyone; there are positive examples among "hot girls," like Sayaka Kobayashi, the real-life inspiration for the character in "Flying Colors." She studied diligently for a year and a half during her high school years, gaining admission to Keio University's Faculty of Policy Studies. From a "hot girl" whom no one believed in, she became a student at a top university, entering the ranks of life's winners ahead of time—a truly inspiring story.
However, there are also dreamers among those who embrace the "gal girl" image, putting in far more effort than the average person to achieve their career goals. But broadly speaking, most of those who embody the "gal girl" image are self-destructive individuals; in the eyes of ordinary Japanese people, "gal girls" are simply streetwalkers who will be taken for money.
Li Wei said, "Cai Cai, is this the latest trend in your outfit? It looks a bit strange, kind of like the bad girl style from Europe and America."
Hearing Li Wei say such things, Chun Yuan Nana didn't know how to respond. Her current slightly flamboyant appearance was a manifestation of her rebellious mentality. In order to make herself look more like a gyaru, she even went to the rooftop to sunbathe and taught herself how to apply sunscreen all over her body.
Her tanned, wheat-colored skin, combined with the tight-fitting, modified school uniform, long and short stockings, and ankle boots, along with her natural blonde hair, gives her a rather sexy vibe.
Haruhara Nana said somewhat shyly, "This is just a personal hobby of mine."
Ayaka Haruhara suppressed a laugh. She couldn't control Nana Haruhara, but now there was someone who could.
Li Wei said, "Cai Cai, your outfit is indeed quite nice and very cute. But it's a bit too high-profile to walk on the street. In this kind of environment, it's easy to attract the attention of bad guys. In this kind of environment, keeping a low profile is the way for ordinary people to protect themselves. If ordinary people want to be safe in this kind of environment, they must suppress their presence like a chameleon."
When Haruhara Nana heard Li Wei praise her for being cute, she felt her head getting hot. Although it wasn't the first time she had been praised for being cute, it felt different coming from Li Wei.
However, the thought that Li Wei might become her brother-in-law left her with no chance made her feel dejected. After all, she couldn't possibly compete with her sister for a man. Besides, seeing Li Wei and her sister locked eyes, their gazes fixed on each other, how could she possibly interfere?
Haruhara Ayaka said, "Ever since she started high school, this child has suddenly become rebellious. Our parents passed away early, and I don't have enough time, energy, or ability to manage her, so she's become like this. Back in junior high, Nana was the student council president, a reliable person admired by all the students. Although I know that her current state is just temporary, to be honest, I still get a headache. I'm afraid she'll encounter some danger outside, after all, with her appearance, it's easy for people to misunderstand her as a bad kid who hasn't gone astray."
Haruhara Nana felt a pang of shame. She had initially thought her sister simply disliked the "gyaru" (gal) girls, but it turned out her sister was worried about her safety. Thinking back on her previous rebellious behavior, her guilt deepened. Her sister had always cared about her; even after she left Haruhara Manor, her sister still looked after her. The fact that she was now being asked to move back was the best proof of her sister's concern.
Li Wei asked, "Does this kind of attire have any special meaning in Japan?"
Ayaka Haruhara said, "It's probably the feeling of a bad girl. When it comes to 'gyaru' (gal girls), the first impression that ordinary people have of gyaru is that they have a messy private life, flamboyant tone and appearance, are uneducated, addicted to gambling and nightclubs, drink alcohol, sell sex, or even use drugs. Anyway, ordinary people don't have a good impression of gyaru."
Li Wei revealed a look of sudden realization and said, "So that's how it is. Aren't they just like the bad girls in Europe and America? Those so-called bad girls are the same; they are all pitiful and hateful people who willingly degenerate."
The "bad girl" image in Europe and America is practically synonymous with everyone being poisoned; it's like having arms covered in needle marks from venomous insects—a hopeless mess.
Haruhara Nana lowered her head shyly; she didn't want to be seen as a bad girl by Li Wei.
Haruhara Nana said softly, "I know I was wrong. I will go back to dressing normally afterward, but there's nothing I can do about my tanned skin."
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