A Single Person's Infinite Wonderful Life

Li Wei did not take credit for such a thing; in his view, he had benefited more.

Shinonono Houki gently nudged Li Wei's shoulder and chuckled, "Here we go again, Li Wei-kun. You're still so modest. I know my own limitations, hmm?"

With her keen senses, Shinobu Houki's smile froze. She looked up and saw an unfamiliar figure: a foreign girl with long, dazzling golden hair. She was tall and voluptuous, with a slightly proud yet reserved and indifferent expression on her face. She was wearing her grade's school uniform, and Shinobu Houki felt that the girl in front of her looked somewhat familiar.

Houki's gaze fell upon the other car's headlights, and she realized that her own headlights were completely overshadowed by their size—they were the size of those on a large vehicle! Houki inwardly thought, "Are girls in Europe and America all this well-nourished?"

Chapter 1. The Duel Agreement

Shinobu Houki asked warily, "Who are you?"

The girl with golden hair showed no change in expression on her beautiful face. She simply crossed her arms to make her headlights appear even more imposing, while glancing at Houki Shinonono's headlights with a sneer on her face.

Although the girl in gold didn't say anything, Shinonono Houki almost exploded.

Li Wei grasped Xiao Zhizhi Houki's hand and shook his head slightly. Seeing the darkness Li Wei had given her, Xiao Zhizhi Houki suppressed her anger. She looked at the golden-haired girl with fierce eyes, as if she were recording her enemy.

Li Wei smiled and said, "Young man, is there something you need from us?"

The golden-haired girl looked down at Li Wei and said, "My name is Cecilia Orcart. I come from the Ying Empire and am a candidate for representative of the Ying Empire."

Li Wei said, "I see. So, Cecilia, what brings you here?"

Cecilia took a deep breath and said, "I heard that your synchronization rate with the test IS is 100%, is that true?"

Li Wei nodded and said, "It was indeed % during the test, you're right about that."

Cecilia said, "Since I'm right, that's good. I'm here to challenge you. In a month, we'll settle this with you—yes, in training mode."

Houki Shinohara frowned and said, "This is not fair."

Cecilia looked at Houki Shinonono and said, "What's unfair about it? Didn't I give Levi a month's grace period?"

Shinonono Houki said, "You are a candidate to represent the Ying Empire. You have been in contact with IS for a long time and have been training for far more than a month. Li Weijun has only trained for a month and is going to compete with you. Whether in theory or experience, Li Weijun is at an absolute disadvantage. Isn't that very unfair?"

Shinonome argued forcefully, not wanting to see Li Wei suffer, especially since this golden-haired girl in front of her looked down on the size of her headlights, which was something she found unbearable.

Cecilia said, "It seems you don't know enough about synchronization rate. Every percentage increase in synchronization rate means greater talent. My initial synchronization rate is only 4%, and I've only been receiving related training for half a year. So, it's actually quite fair for me to compete with Li Wei, who has a synchronization rate of %."

Shinobu was somewhat surprised. She hadn't expected that the golden girl in front of her had a lower basic synchronization rate than her. However, the fact that the girl could become a candidate to represent the country meant that she had also put in a lot of hard work. Otherwise, how could someone with a basic synchronization rate of only 4% become a candidate to represent the country?

Houki Shinohara asked, "Why are you doing this?"

Cecilia raised her head slightly and said, "I want to test myself. I want to defeat a super genius with a synchronization rate of 90% and prove my ability. Of course, if I can win in a month, I would welcome Li Wei to challenge me back. After that, the outcome will depend on our own abilities."

Cecilia was a proud person, and precisely because of that, she didn't want to gain an advantage in such matters. Right now, the only thing on her mind was defeating Levi in ​​a month.

Li Wei said, "I accept your challenge. The time will be set for one month from now."

Cecilia smiled, her icy demeanor melting away, a breathtaking sight that even made Houki Shinonono feel a pang of jealousy.

Cecilia said, "Very good. I was prepared to have a verbal battle and provoke you, but you accepted it, which is great. During this month, if you have any questions about IS, feel free to ask me anytime. I will answer to the best of my knowledge."

Cecilia's words puzzled Houki Shinonono. Cecilia had come to cause trouble for Levi, but now she was willing to help Levi learn how to drive the IS. This made Houki Shinonono begin to doubt her true purpose. Could it be that Cecilia had taken a liking to Levi and was using this method to get close to him?

With this thought in mind, Shinobu Houki suddenly felt a sense of crisis. A boy like Li Wei, ending up in a place like IS Academy, was like a lamb entering a wolf's den. She began to doubt whether she could protect Li Wei.

Li Wei said, "Don't you want to defeat me? I can ask you any questions I don't understand. Aren't you afraid you might lose?"

Cecilia said, "Although I say it's fair, I actually know that this competition isn't entirely fair. So, I hope to maintain fairness as much as possible and prevent this competition from becoming a mere formality. I hope you can become stronger in a month. Although I know it's difficult, you're a genius with a 100% synchronization rate, and I think you should be able to do it."

Cecilia was genuinely sincere; she was truly capable of doing this for Levi. Synchronization rate determines a pilot's minimum skill level; those with a synchronization rate above 90% are practically superhuman. Her ability to become a candidate representing the nation was entirely due to her relentless grinding of skill proficiency. Before coming to the academy, she trained for hours every day. If it weren't for the fact that her body's limits only allowed her to endure 12 hours of intense training, she would have wanted to train even longer.

As a young lady from an outstanding family, Cecilia accomplished what others could not, and it was through such hard work that she achieved her current glory.

However, Cecilia knew that she had the advantage of her family background. While others had not yet had access to IS, she had already obtained her own IS and had a dedicated private coach to teach her. In theory, her performance was only average, but in actual combat tests, her abilities had surpassed most of her peers.

Li Wei said, "Yes, a month is enough."

Li Wei received news from the academy's higher-ups that his personal IS had been modified according to his requirements. Of course, the sensor kit used to conceal its true nature was still present, but the original pure data collection experimental machine had been transformed into a third-generation combat machine.

Here we should talk about Natsumi Orimura. Natsumi Orimura also has a dedicated mobile suit. However, in the original story, her dedicated mobile suit "White Knight" is actually just a reskinned version of the original White Knight. Its performance is quite domineering. Although it is said to be the first generation mobile suit, it can actually fight back against fourth generation mobile suits when fully armed. In the environment at that time, this thing was a pure monster.

It is precisely because of this that Natsumi Orimura, a novice, was able to hold her own against the students at school; in other words, Shinonono Tsukasa gave her a significant advantage.

Chapter 1. Little Thoughts

The White Knight, this special machine, was originally intended for Natsumi Orimura by the academy. However, this was because Shinonono Tsuka secretly modified the academy's internal electronic files, which led to the White Knight's modified form ending up in Natsumi Orimura's hands.

However, due to Levi's interference, the White Knight has been dismantled into pieces by the Academy, and its special core has been completely sealed away. The machine assigned to Orimura Natsumi has become a test machine of the same type as Levi's, except that its armament is different from the machine used by Levi, but both are relatively advanced third-generation machines.

White Shiki is a machine that can actively grow in accordance with the user. Levi was very interested in its core. However, since White Shiki fell into Orimura Natsu's hands, it would not be easy to disassemble it again. Considering this, Levi simply banned White Shiki.

Li Wei also wanted to see whether Shiroshiki Orimura Natsumi would still maintain her ability as the male protagonist, or simply fade into obscurity. He was quite interested in this.

Looking at the proud Cecilia, Li Wei noticed a certain difference between her and her anime counterpart. The anime Cecilia was a stereotypical, affected aristocratic young lady, somewhat pretentious and spoiled like a little girl. But in the real Cecilia, Li Wei saw enthusiasm and confidence in her eyes—positive emotions stemming from an affirmation of her own abilities. Furthermore, through his mind-reading ability, he saw Cecilia's past: her unwavering dedication and high standards for herself—qualities beyond the reach of ordinary people.

Young people with privileged circumstances are easily trapped in the pursuit of pleasure, and not everyone can control their desires and maintain extreme self-discipline. However, Cecilia did. Before enrolling in IS Academy, while her peers were having fun, she had already self-studied many subjects. She was quite capable in both business management and art. Considering her age, Levi thought Cecilia was a true scholar.

But jokes aside, Cecilia achieved her current abilities through her own efforts, and her pride is based on her own abilities, not her family background, which is quite rare.

Therefore, Li Wei did not dislike Cecilia's "pride." In fact, anyone who had done what Cecilia had done and put in the same amount of effort would have been understandably proud.

Cecilia looked into Levi's eyes and said, "I see peace and composure in your eyes. You are confident that you can catch up with me within a month. You have a strong heart."

Li Wei smiled and said, "It's all up to human effort. Since you trust me so much, I will reciprocate that trust."

Cecilia looked at Levina's ever-smiling expression and said, "I'm unlike any other man I've ever met. You're special."

Cecilia saw her father's shadow in Levi—an absolute confidence that brought an indescribable charm. She felt that Levi was similar to her in some ways, both having absolute confidence in themselves, and she liked this aspect of Levi very much.

Cecilia said, "Would you mind if I shared a table with you?"

Houki Shinonono instantly became alert, his gaze towards Cecilia turning hostile. Cecilia also noticed Houki Shinonono's unusual behavior, and their eyes met, but they both looked away in an instant.

Li Wei said, "There's plenty of space over there, feel free to sit anywhere."

Cecilia thanked him and went to the cafeteria window to order her favorite dishes. A little while later, she came over with several French dishes and sat down next to Levi.

Houki Shinonono said, "Isn't the space over there quite spacious? Why do you insist on sitting here?"

Cecilia said, "Yes, because there's plenty of space and seats everywhere, so I can sit wherever I want. Or do I not even have the right to sit wherever I want in the cafeteria?"

Houki Shinohara paused for a moment, then said, "That's your right."

Before coming, Shinonono Houki had carefully studied the school rules, so she realized Cecilia's trap. There had been precedents of people being expelled for interfering with others because of their beliefs, so if she was found to have coerced others, she would easily be given a demerit.

IS Academy is not immune to school bullying either, but the academy will deal with bullies very strictly if they are caught in the act. A considerable number of students have been expelled for school bullying, so now the students have become quite well-behaved, and they no longer dare to engage in covert bullying.

Cecilia smiled victoriously and said, "Thank you."

Cecilia felt inexplicably uncomfortable seeing Shinonono Houki next to Levi, which is why she confronted him so directly. However, unlike Cecilia, who had spent a long time in aristocratic social circles, Shinonono Houki was at a disadvantage in terms of language, which is why Cecilia was able to suppress him in this way.

Looking at the dishes on Cecilia's plate, Shinonono Houki said, "It's really strange. As a Japanese person, why don't you like your own country's food?"

Upon hearing Houki Shinonono's words, Cecilia's smile froze. Yingguo was jokingly called a "food desert," referring to its abundance of bizarre and terrible cuisine. Now, when people mention Yingguo cuisine, everyone thinks of the Stargazing Pie.

Food is a taboo subject for many Chinese people. After all, the cuisine of Europe is basically supported by French and Italian cuisine, while Chinese cuisine is probably the kind of small fry that follows two big shots and shouts "We three are really good".

Seeing Cecilia's frustrated expression, as if she wanted to say something but didn't know how to start, Shinobu Houki felt like she had won this time, and her previous displeasure vanished instantly.

Cecilia said softly, "Actually, Ying Kingdom also has its own delicious food..."

Houki Shinohara asked, "Fries, grilled fish, and beans?"

Cecilia raised an eyebrow and unconsciously raised her voice, saying, "No, it's beef stew with potatoes and roast goose, and Yorkshire pudding!"

With a look of disdain, Shinobu said, "It still feels very simple. The country where Li Weijun is from is the world's number one culinary country. Each of its major cuisines can be considered a national cuisine of a European country on its own. And there are only a few cuisines like that in China, not even counting the relatively smaller ones."

Cecilia's forehead veins were practically bulging as she said, "Are you picking a fight? Which country can compare to China in terms of history and cuisine? At least, Chinese cuisine is better than Japan's, which is all about raw food and flashy but impractical cooking!"

The two girls stood up and glared at each other like fighting cocks.

"Alright, alright, it's lunchtime now. We can talk about it later. Besides, shouldn't classmates get along well?" Li Wei pulled the two girls' hands and made them sit down.

With Li Wei's reassurance, the two agitated girls finally calmed down.

Chapter 1. Confidentiality

Throughout lunch, Li Wei could sense the subtle rivalry between the two girls beside him. This was probably a case of two people not getting along. Some people can tell at first glance that the other person is someone they dislike.

After finishing their lunch, the three of them placed their trays at the recycling area by the door and then left the cafeteria.

Li Wei and Houki Shinonono walked side by side, while Cecilia followed closely behind, only two or three body lengths behind them.

Houki Shinonono turned to look at Cecilia and said, "What are you doing following us?"

Cecilia said, "I just wanted to go back to my dorm to rest, and I'm just going the same way as you guys."

Shinonono Houki asked curiously, "Do you also live in a dormitory building?"

Cecilia said, "That's right. Classes don't start until 2 p.m., so you can leave at 1:30 p.m. There's still plenty of time. You can use it for a lunch break. The afternoon is for practical training, and if you're not focused, you'll easily miss the important points the teacher is making."

Cecilia is a very responsible person when it comes to managing her time. She is used to prioritizing her important tasks and then completing them within the planned timeframes. This allows her to live a relaxed life without being overwhelmed by piles of tasks.

For her, lunch break is a precious time to rest, a buffer she uses to recharge. She once used her family connections to hire an instructor from the Royal Army Special Forces to train her on how to rest. After a week, she mastered the "rapid sleep method," which allows her to enter deep sleep within ten seconds. Just ten minutes of sleep is equivalent to two hours of deep sleep for an average person, and this lunch break keeps her full of energy for the next few hours.

The human brain is incredibly amazing. When we sleep, cerebrospinal fluid cleanses the brain, clearing away various accumulated stress products, thus restoring mental agility, fatigue, and sleepiness. In a sense, it is the brain's way of warning the body.

When a person experiences ringing in their ears, it means their body is already in a state of deep fatigue. In such cases, the best course of action is to rest immediately, even if it's just a short nap of ten minutes. This will allow the body to relax and repair itself.

Cecilia said, "I didn't expect things to be so coincidental that we would end up living in the same dormitory building. If we have time, we can visit each other. I'm quite confident in my cooking skills."

Shinobu Houki said, "I'll come as long as you don't make 'Ying-style' dishes."

Cecilia said, "It doesn't matter whether you come or not. I invited Levi. Levi, would you like to try my Yorkshire pudding? I have some experience in making desserts, and I'm confident that I'm not much worse than a professional pastry chef in this regard."

Li Wei laughed and said, "There's no need for classmates to be so competitive. Houki is a very easy person to get along with, and I believe Cecilia is the same way. Once you get to know each other, I think you can become friends."