Li Wei said, "In my opinion, this set of textbooks, excluding Chinese and history, is only equivalent to the third grade level in China compared to those in Japan. The overall difficulty is relatively low. No wonder most high school students in Japan are not known for their academic prowess. This kind of content cannot cultivate true elites. It's also no wonder that after-school tutoring classes and materials are so expensive, because the real essence is in those after-school tutoring classes and materials. The textbooks used by schools are just to lay a foundation for students. For more advanced content, students have to find their own solutions."
Li Wei knew that this was the result of the industrialization of education. It was like the industrialization of healthcare; any industry, if left unchecked and without regulation, would end up like this.
It is inherently profit-driven, especially in Japan, a country that is founded on capital. Education has been an industry from the very beginning, with all sorts of shady characters exploiting students and parents to the bone. The money required to cultivate an elite student capable of upward mobility is increasing, reaching a point that ordinary people cannot afford.
This also achieves the goal of the powerful and wealthy: expensive education makes it difficult for ordinary people to have the opportunity and ability to turn their lives around. Therefore, in Japan, the solidification of social classes is a natural consequence.
Haruhara Nana looked surprised and said, "So, if you only study the textbook content, even if you master all the knowledge points, you'll only be equivalent to a third-year junior high school student? That's a huge difference!"
Li Wei said, "It's all about happy education. As long as the students are happy, why do they need such strong abilities?"
Although Li Wei didn't know much about Japanese schools and high schools, he had seen it all, even if he hadn't eaten pork. There was so much school-related content in anime that he could build a rough framework just from those anime alone.
In Japan, national and high schools only have one class a day: four in the morning and two in the afternoon. Students usually finish school around 2:30 or 3:00 PM, leaving the rest of the time for personal use. They can use this time to participate in club activities or attend tutoring classes. Of course, some students just slack off and go straight home after school. In anime, there are quite a few male protagonists who fall into this "homecoming club."
This relatively relaxed schedule is indeed enjoyable for students, but happiness comes at a price. That's why the new generation of young people in Japan are often criticized by their elders for their lack of personal ability and being useless. This is because of this kind of happiness-based education that is so detrimental to people.
Happy education, or holistic education, is a game only the wealthy can play. Children from poor families have to be good at taking exams and not think about other things.
Chapter 1. The Departure
Chun Yuan Nana patted her full headlights, looking relieved, and said, "Luckily I have you, Brother Li Wei. Without your help, those expensive tutoring classes would be completely out of my reach."
Chun Yuan Nana knew that Chun Yuan Zhuang's business wasn't doing very well right now. Because she felt sorry for her older sister, she didn't want her to spend money. A tutoring class with more than 20,000 lessons was truly a luxury for ordinary people.
That's why she's so grateful to have such a great talent like Li Wei by her side; Li Wei has helped the two sisters so much.
Li Wei said, "If I don't help you, who else can I help? I've sorted out the textbook issue. This afternoon, I'll go buy the complete set of textbooks and the corresponding supplementary materials. Since we're going to university, we need to plan ahead properly."
In reality, Li Wei simply needed to find any tutoring class, copy the relevant memories from the tutor's mind, and extract the content related to the college entrance exam. After understanding the structure of various knowledge points, Li Wei could then modify his study plan accordingly.
Although the girls will eventually leave this world with him, this matter has not yet been exposed, so Li Wei will do what needs to be done.
Haruhara Nana sat on Li Wei's bed, lay down directly, and looked at the ceiling, saying, "I really want to start my study plan soon. This is the first time I've felt so motivated. I'm determined to get into university and then share the burden with my sister. Before, my sister always took care of me, but now that I'm all grown up, it's time for me to make things easier for her."
As Haruhara Nana lay on Li Wei's bed, she could smell a strange fragrance that brought her peace and tranquility. She knew it was Li Wei's scent.
This special sense of security allowed Haruhara Nana to completely relax. When Li Wei turned around, Haruhara Nana was already asleep. Having not slept well the night before, coupled with the strain of her morning exercise, she had reached her limit and could no longer endure it.
Seeing this, Li Wei put her directly on the bed, covered her with a blanket, and then took out his handheld game console to start his gaming journey.
Nothing major happened in the morning. Haruhara Nana slept until 10 a.m., when Li Wei woke her up to make sure she didn't miss lunch. After her nap, Haruhara Nana did look much more energetic. After lunch, Haruhara Nana volunteered to go to the kitchen to wash the dishes, sending Li Wei and Haruhara Ayaka to the living room to watch TV.
During lunch break, everyone returned to their rooms, and the entire Chunyuan Manor was silent. Just then, a furtive figure crept into the living room.
Shiina Aki carried a hiking backpack with some changes of clothes, dry food, and a small amount of other items. Of course, money and bank cards are essential when hiking, and for safety, he hid his money in different places on his body so that even if he encountered a thief, not all of his money would be stolen.
"Damn it, my whole body aches now. I didn't expect that bastard's healing effect to only last for less than a day. If I don't escape now, I might really die here." Shiina Aki muttered to herself.
Shiina Aki didn't leave with any good memories at Sunohara-so, and for the first time, he doubted himself: was coming to Tokyo to study alone the right choice?
If we stayed in the local area, nothing would change, but at least we wouldn't be being trained like dogs like we are now. This kind of high-intensity training is just too painful.
Looking back at the living room, Shiina Aki sighed inwardly. The accommodation here was indeed excellent, almost like a five-star hotel. Unfortunately, her roommates were really unfriendly.
Shiina Aki finally made up his mind. Being looked down upon was better than being injured or even losing his life because of training. He would only return to Sunohara-sou after Alex, that muscle monster, left. He would be satisfied as long as he could avoid this period of time.
Shiina Aki's family was well-off, so he had a lot of money with him. After paying the accommodation fee for Haruhara Sho, he still had 100,000 yen left. Getting through these few days was very easy for him; he just needed to find a small hotel to stay in. Now he was thinking about how to kill time during these few days.
His departure would definitely attract the attention of the dormitory management staff, and might even cause them to come looking for him. Although he left a note in his room explaining why he had been away for the past few days, considering the personalities of Haruhara Ayaka and Li Wei, he had already blacklisted their numbers. When either of them called, it would show that his number was out of service.
Shiina Aki had also thought it through. If he didn't leave a note, the nervous dormitory staff might call the police, which would inevitably let his family know what had happened.
Shiina Aki's trip to Tokyo was the result of an argument with his family. If his family found out about the trouble he was causing, they might come to Tokyo as well. In this situation, it's better to avoid trouble. Therefore, leaving a note explaining the reason and ensuring his own safety is of utmost importance.
Shiina Aki doesn't like his parents, and his feelings towards his doting older sister are a twisted mix of affection and resentment. His parents' neglect of him has created a terrible relationship between them. He even has a feeling that when he turns ten, he might be kicked out by his parents and forced to live independently.
A sense of urgency made him feel he had to do something now. Physical strength was secondary; good grades and getting into a good university were the most important things. To completely break free from the influence of his family of origin, he needed the ability to survive independently. Only then could he escape the shadows of his sister and parents and truly gain the dignity of a man.
Shiina Aki tiptoed through the entrance hall and quietly opened the front door. It was very hot outside, but he had prepared a parasol beforehand; prolonged exposure to such high temperatures could easily lead to heatstroke. He had made many preparations for this escape. Opening the iron gate from the inside, Shiina Aki officially left Sunohara Manor. He glanced back, thinking that he would have to make do for the next few days. Although he had enough money for a hotel, he didn't want to waste precious funds on something like this.
Chapter 4. Taking Risks Alone
The moment Shiina Aki stepped out of the gate of Chunyuanzhuang, Li Wei, who was lying on the bed with his eyes closed, opened his eyes and sat up.
He went to the window, watching Shiina Aki's retreating figure with a playful smile on his face.
Although Li Wei enjoyed tormenting Shiina Aki, his actions always had limits and wouldn't affect Shiina Aki's physical safety; at most, it was just some psychological attacks. But this time, Shiina Aki had brought trouble upon himself. "Heaven's sins may be forgiven, but self-inflicted sins are inescapable." Watching Shiina Aki's retreating figure, Li Wei simply shook his head, hoping that when he returned to Sunohara-sou, he would still be able to smile.
After leaving Sunohara-sou, Shiina Aki went to the bus station. He planned to leave and head to the more bustling central area. This was his first time in Tokyo, and he had never had time to go out on his own before. Now that he had the chance, he naturally wanted to take a good look around.
Moreover, in relatively prosperous areas, the safety of hotels is more guaranteed. Hotels in remote areas have problems with both environment and safety. He understands the principle of getting what you pay for.
After boarding a bus and transferring twice, he arrived in the bustling Shibuya district. Because he was on a bus, he could clearly see the scenery along the way. In Tokyo, the exhibitions vary greatly between different areas; some areas have excellent exhibitions, while others are less impressive. The area where Sunohara-so is located is one of the less developed areas for solo exhibitions; this difference is evident even from the buildings lining the streets.
After getting off the bus, Shiina Aki looked at the electronic map on her phone and arrived at the Shibuya Shin-Dai area. As Japan's fashion capital, Shin-Dai was filled with young people dressed in unique outfits, everyone looking so stylish. Someone like him, wearing ordinary sportswear and sweatpants, carrying a large hiking backpack, seemed out of place. His style was more like that of an otaku active in Akihabara, Chiyoda Ward.
"Wow, big cities are really something else. It's so much more lively than my hometown," Shiina Aki remarked to herself.
Shiina Aki's family lives in an ordinary city with no unique local products or famous historical sites. In the entire urban system of Japan, it is a little invisible with no presence.
This is precisely why he has a romanticized view of big cities; often, big cities aren't necessarily more livable than small towns. Furthermore, many native Tokyo residents want to escape Tokyo, but simply lack the means and ability. Those who can live comfortably in smaller towns are seen as truly capable by most Tokyo natives who want to leave but can't.
Young Shiina Aki was unaware of the exceptional conditions his parents had provided for him. Even though they didn't value him as much as they did his sister, his upbringing still surpassed that of most of his peers. Running off to Tokyo alone because of a disagreement with his family was quite irrational.
After all, how could a student like him carry over a million yuan around? This is enough to show his family background and how much his parents valued him. For ordinary people his age, having more than two thousand yuan in cash would already be considered wealthy.
As Shiina Aki curiously observed his surroundings, someone was secretly watching him. During this period, public security in Tokyo had deteriorated rapidly, with a surge in missing persons cases. However, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government was remarkably adept at covering things up, using diversionary tactics to distract the general public. Therefore, most ordinary people were unaware that at least ten people were going missing in Tokyo every day.
However, such a level of calm is nothing compared to the situation in a city with a permanent population of 20 million. Only the families of the missing persons would be devastated by such a thing and even condemn the inaction of the authorities on the internet.
However, any information related to this topic, once it appears online, is completely deleted within minutes. In serious cases, the person who posted the message will be traced by IP address. For the Japanese authorities right now, stability is more important than anything else.
It was precisely because of this that Shiina Aki, completely unaware of the situation, dared to run away alone. He didn't understand why the people of Sunohara-sou always went out in groups; he simply thought it was because the others were excluding him, so they usually didn't call him when they went out. He didn't know that the reason they liked to go out in groups was simply to ensure everyone's safety.
Now, it's not just Bo who's eyeing Shiina Aki; several groups of people have their eyes on him.
Because of Shiina Aki's current appearance, she is too easy to abduct. She is not familiar with her surroundings, looks very weak, and is not vigilant enough. Most importantly, Shiina Aki's gentle, androgynous face is the ultimate treasure for those powerful and wealthy people.
These days, the Japanese elites have become incredibly perverse. They've tried almost everything imaginable, from alcoholism and reckless driving to orgies and even sexual encounters with "teachers." Because their threshold for pleasure has been raised so high, ordinary entertainment no longer brings them joy. So, they've started emulating retro trends, learning from the powerful figures of the Warring States period and indulging in the company of handsome young boys, the so-called "guests."
The image of Shiina Aki led several human trafficking gangs who were secretly observing to think of Mori Ranmaru, a minor official who was very famous in history and served Oda Nobunaga. Perhaps, the historical Mori Ranmaru was like Shiina Aki, so handsome that it was hard to tell if he was male or female.
Several human trafficking gangs have already begun their operations. They have become aware of each other's presence and have started a covert competition. Only the victor will be able to take Shiina Aki away. In their eyes, Shiina Aki is practically walking cash; once they've made their money, it will be enough for them to enjoy a carefree life for a while.
Chapter 1. Encountering Danger
The human trafficking gang was secretly fighting tooth and nail, while Shiina Aki was unaware that she was being targeted. She was leisurely strolling down the street, curiously looking at things that interested her.
However, right behind him and to his side, members of the human trafficking gang took turns following him to ensure they didn't lose track of him. It was because he was walking on a bustling street that the human trafficking gang dared not make a direct move. If he dared to enter any secluded alley, he would be finished.
Tokyo is facing a severe shortage of police resources, and Shibuya Ward is no exception. While police patrol Shibuya Heart Street, a core area of Shibuya, are present due to the critical lack of manpower, patrols only occur every thirty minutes. Human trafficking gangs are very familiar with these patrol times and instinctively avoid them, only acting after the police have left. Before that, their only concern is ensuring they don't lose track of Shiina Aki.
One of the human traffickers from the gang circled around to the front of Shiina Aki, passing by her as if he were just a passerby. In that instant, he attached a GPS tracker to Shiina Aki's backpack. These days, criminal gangs are becoming increasingly sophisticated, even human trafficking gangs are keeping up with the times, using all sorts of high-tech equipment. GPS trackers are one of their measures to prevent the escape of important targets.
Shiina Aki was checking her phone's electronic map to see if there were any special restaurants nearby. In Tokyo, many unique old shops are hidden in the streets and alleys, and it's not easy to find these "treasures" without a special guide.
Shiina Aki turned on the navigation, and in that instant, another member of the human trafficking gang who passed him had already seen his phone screen and knew what he was about to do. Unbeknownst to Shiina Aki, several of the passersby he passed were not ordinary people.
Not long after, the gangs decided ownership of Shiina Aki through a fight. Although the losing gangs were unwilling, they knew that continuing the conflict would only result in more losses since they were not as strong as the others, so they had no choice but to withdraw from the competition.
With only one group remaining, the members sprang into action. Shiina Aki followed the navigation and arrived at a relatively secluded street. This street would become quite lively at night; it was a neon-lit food street, but since office workers were still at get off work, most shops were closed.
In that instant, a figure suddenly rushed out from the side, covering Shiina Aki's mouth and nose with a handkerchief, causing him to collapse instantly. More people rushed out from the side, pulled out a large sack, and shoved it over Shiina Aki's head.
Before Shiina Aki could react, everything went black, and he lost consciousness. He had no idea that he had been shoved into a van, and a completely new and unknown fate awaited him.
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Not long after Shiina Aki left, someone at Sunohara-sou noticed his departure.
Li Wei and Haruhara Ayaka arrived at the door of Shiina Aki's room.
Alex said, "The door is locked. Although I could smash it down with my fist, there's no need for that. There should be no one inside. I called several times, but no one responded. It doesn't seem like they overslept."
Ayaka Haruhara took the keychain from her waist, found the corresponding key, and quickly opened the door to the room. The three of them entered the room.
Alex said, "That kid, his training isn't over yet. Is he trying to skip it?"
Ayaka Haruhara walked to the bedside table and saw a note lying on it. It was very conspicuous. She picked it up, quickly read it, and then placed it in front of Levi and Alex.
Alex said, "What a cowardly piece of trash. He actually tried to avoid training in this way. The training is already halfway through, and there are only three days left. He can't even endure these three days. He's really useless."
Li Wei said, "You'd better say less. I'm partly to blame for this. If I hadn't let him receive training, he wouldn't have run away at this time. With things so chaotic outside, I hope nothing bad happens to him."
Ayaka Haruhara took out her phone and dialed Aki Shiina's number, only to be met with a message that the user was not in the service area.
Li Wei said, "In this situation, either the other party has turned off their phone, or they have blocked us. Either way, it's quite troublesome."
Ayaka Haruhara said, "Although that child has all sorts of problems, he is still a resident of Haruhara-sou. Now that he has disappeared, we have to find a way to locate him. But for now, we need to notify his family."
Li Wei said, "Yes, this is indeed an important matter. The other side should also have the right to know. However, in Japan, if you want to report a missing person, you have to wait until four hours have passed since you lost contact. Even if we go to the police at that time, they will not file a case."
Alex said, "I can't help with this kind of thing. I can't use the boss's influence to find people for you. I don't have that kind of influence."
Li Wei said, "This kind of thing won't make things difficult for you. I have some connections in Japan, and I'll ask them to help me find him. As long as Aki doesn't leave Tokyo, it shouldn't be a big problem. But what I'm worried about is him leaving Tokyo or encountering some danger. After all, his appearance is the perfect lamb for some people with special tastes."
Ayaka Haruhara deeply understood Li Wei's words, having previously been kidnapped by a human trafficking ring. If it weren't for Li Wei's rescue, she would likely be sold to Europe by now. Therefore, she could understand Li Wei's concerns; Tokyo had truly been in chaos lately.
Li Wei said, "Ayaka, could you please find the emergency contact number that Aki left behind? I'll call it right away."
Ayaka Haruhara said, "I'd better handle this myself. The other party might be quite emotional, making communication difficult. I am the head manager of Haruhara Manor, and this is my responsibility; I cannot shirk it."
Haruhara Ayaka was mentally prepared to be berated on the other end of the phone. Just as she said, some things cannot be avoided. If you run away once, there will be a second and a third time, so she cannot break her vow.
Chapter 1. Processing Methods
Li Wei said, "Caihua, you don't need to feel any pressure because of this. The main responsibility for this matter does not lie with you. It would be best if the other side could reason with us, but if they are just being unreasonable, I have a professional legal team on my side."
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