Chapter 4: Play? Do not play! Learn!
He was pitiful; every day he would play mobile games for twenty minutes before going to bed to relax his mind and ease his tense nerves, hoping to get a good night's sleep. As a result, he met with tragedy— theoretically, a phone charger operates on low voltage, and 5V should not be lethal. However, the charger he bought cheaply was likely defective or refurbished, causing a short circuit when converting 220V to 5V, which led to his untimely death from cardiac arrest due to electric shock.
Shijiao glanced at Ueda Yuma with annoyance and said: "Idiot, pay more attention to your studies! Kitahara-kun is a special invited student, ranking second in the entrance exam for the grade. He will enter the special advanced class next year... He could get into a prestigious school based solely on his academic ability, and if it weren't for his personal interests, there would be no need for him to participate in club activities."
He firmly believes that as long as he works diligently, there will definitely be rewards. Therefore, ten years later, he will not lag behind the average person by much, and even thirty years later, he is confident that he can enable his children to become the second generation of the powerful and wealthy, starting fifty meters ahead in the race of life
Although his life began with a poor hand of cards, he did not complain and firmly believed that he would get better and better. His motto is "Character determines destiny, and effort determines success or failure"—only by facing life with a diligent attitude can one gradually improve difficult situations; merely blaming fate is truly of no use.
Engaging in a romantic relationship? No romantic relationships, focus on studying
I intend to prioritize the enhancement of academic ability
Unfortunately, this beautiful plan ultimately turned into a mirage. He died in his sophomore year in the student dormitory—his death was far from glorious. While playing mobile games before bed and charging his phone at the same time, he was electrocuted by a substandard charger, which directly caused his death on the bed
Uchida Yuma slowly opened his mouth, looking at Kitahara Shuji with a hint of disbelief, his expression complex: "The two from our grade? One from the top fifteen in Class 1, so it turns out the one assigned to our Class B is you! No wonder..."
If one only considers this so-called "Japanese" skill, it indeed feels somewhat illusory. However, he has never stepped out of the country before, and now, looking at these people he has never seen and these buildings filled with exotic charm, it cannot possibly be something he imagined in his final moments
In his previous life, he was dealt a poor hand. Although he is still quite poor in this life, the cards he has now seem to be quite good. He is ready to give it a try
His original name was Bei Xiuzhi
Hidetaka Kitahara—he is now impersonating someone else, so let's consider this as the Japanese translation of his name, similar to how in elementary school, the English teacher assigned each student an English name, which is a way of adapting to local customs, to avoid the situation where someone calls him and he takes a long time to respond—Hidetaka Kitahara declined to join the club, which caused Shikishima Ritsu and Uchida Yuma to stop their bickering and look over at the same time
Play? Do not play, study!
Rather than lamenting and wallowing in self-pity with a bad hand, it is better to think carefully and seek victory amidst defeat
Hidetaka Kitahara does not wish to participate in club activities; this is his personal preference. Ritsuko Shima has only known him for a little over a week and finds it difficult to persuade him at the moment. Meanwhile, Yuma Uchida is still expressing his astonishment and inquires whether Kitahara would be willing to pass him a cheat sheet during the exam, offering to exchange it for two volumes of "Nayou".
He did not venture into society to seek his fortune, but instead chose to pursue his studies. Although he did not attend a prestigious university, given his situation of working while studying, it was already quite an achievement. If it were not for the hardships he endured from a young age and the disdain he faced, which forged his exceptionally resilient character, he likely would not have been able to persevere. In fact, he might have ended up on the wrong path early on, becoming a petty thug, and ultimately crushed into a pulp by the iron fist of the people's democratic dictatorship.
I see..." Shima's expression showed some regret and disappointment, "Indeed, Kitahara-kun is different from us. I originally planned to invite you to join me in the kendo club.
No wonder Shima Ritsu is always so polite to Kitahara Hidetoshi—Japan's ancient class system is still deeply ingrained in people's minds even today. In society, the way a superior scolds a subordinate is almost akin to scolding a grandchild. Although it is not as severe in schools, there is still a hierarchy of sorts. Everyone keeps a mental ledger, analyzing their own position and that of others, in order to adopt different postures when interacting with them
Then he inexplicably found himself in the body of a Japanese high school student, accompanied by an external application—just before he fell asleep, he had been playing a fantasy idle mobile game. As a result, after he died from electrocution, the game followed him into this new existence, causing him endless frustration as he would always see information like [Name: XXX] whenever he stared at something for too long.
Ah, this... actually, I have a personal request and hope that Kitahara-kun can lend a hand
Now, it is increasingly difficult for him to leave Japan, and at the same time, there is an opportunity to pursue further studies at a prestigious university in Asia—he has reviewed the offer from the private Daifuku Academy. If he is admitted to the University of Tokyo, Waseda University, Kyoto University, or Nagoya University, and brings honor to the school, the institution will cover his tuition fees in the form of a scholarship. He is somewhat tempted and plans to spend a few years furthering his education, treating it as studying abroad, and then he can consider returning to China later, as there are no significant ties holding him back there. If he is admitted to the University of Tokyo, Waseda University, Kyoto University, or Nagoya University, and brings honor to the school, the institution will cover his tuition fees in the form of a scholarship. He is somewhat tempted and plans to spend a few years furthering his education, treating it as studying abroad, and then he can consider returning to China later, as there are no significant ties holding him back there.
Hidetaka Kitahara ignored his nonsensical remarks and simply looked at the strange expression on Ritsu Shikishima's face, who seemed to want to say something but hesitated. He asked, "What’s wrong, Shikishima-kun? Is my absence from the club activities going to have a negative impact? Please feel free to speak your mind."
Or perhaps everything being experienced now is a dream that feels incredibly long, triggered by electrical stimulation of the cerebral cortex and prefrontal cortex just moments before death—he relied on this inexplicable game and learned the skill of Japanese in just one day, also acquiring a passive ability called Neat Handwriting
Who says a bad hand is bound to lose? Even a weak ten can defeat the Supreme Treasure!
Uchida Yuma, standing nearby, asked in confusion: "Hey, what is different?"
Work part-time to sustain life at most, and spend the rest of the time studying. No one should try to stop me. I want to live well in this life, at least to start with a high point in life. Graduating from Harvard, Cambridge, Peking University, or the University of Tokyo sounds impressive, doesn't it? Achieving a doctor's degree earns respect everywhere.
After enduring the hardships of high school, his life became much easier when he reached university. At least he no longer had to work in secret, nor would he be subjected to unscrupulous employers deducting his wages under various pretexts while he had to swallow his anger. He was simultaneously preparing for various certifications, working as a tutor and a fast-food restaurant server to earn tuition and living expenses, while also planning for the future
This surname does not sound very auspicious. Although it may not be appropriate to say so, the words "北" (north) and "背" (back) are homophones, and indeed, the life of someone named Bei Xiu has been quite burdensome. His parents passed away early, and his relatives were unhelpful. He grew up relying on the meager inheritance left by his parents, social welfare, and his own secretive part-time jobs. He persevered through hardships to pursue his education—he was somewhat intelligent, realizing that the only way to change his fate in such circumstances was through studying. His parents passed away early, and his relatives were unhelpful. He grew up relying on the meager inheritance left by his parents, social welfare, and his own secretive part-time jobs. He persevered through hardships to pursue his education—he was somewhat intelligent, realizing that the only way to change his fate in such circumstances was through studying.
... ...
Exercise? No exercise, study!
Kitahara Hidetoshi waved his hand lightly to indicate that it was nothing ... ... It was never anything to begin with, as these two were not the ones he had examined.
The original owner of this body came from Nishibu District, Tottori Prefecture, Japan. He was lured here by Daifuku Academy with the bait of free admission and scholarships, so his academic performance was naturally quite excellent. Unfortunately, he passed away shortly after arriving in Nagoya City—one could say he passed away, right? I should inquire whether he has crossed over to China.
The original owner is gone, and with the body reverting to the age of 16, once again assuming the identity of a minor, attempting to return to China would undoubtedly be quite troublesome, just thinking about it gives a headache. Moreover, it seems that Tottori Prefecture is also known as a place of desolate mountains and poverty in Japan. The original owner's family must have been in a rather dire situation, similar to those from the remote mountainous areas of northwest China. If it weren't for the original owner's natural intelligence, they would have likely dropped out of school to work in the fields long ago. Now, with the change to his identity, he truly finds himself without any money to escape. The average annual income in Tottori Prefecture is around 700,000 yen, which sounds substantial, but in Japan, it can only be described as miserable. This amount of money would only be enough for a person to live for two to three months in a big city. The original owner came to Nagoya with hardly any money, indicating that the family was indeed impoverished.
It seems that I have truly been reborn in Japan, which can be considered as having regained a life... or perhaps half a life
China in the 21st century is no longer the China of the 1980s; social stratification has gradually solidified, and it is not so easy to start from scratch.
One cannot simply invent a new language out of thin air
Shida Ritsu no longer paid attention to Uchida Yuma and curiously asked Kitahara Shuji: "Why aren't you participating?"
This can probably be considered a form of national character, serving as another model of the principle that the strong are respected
He used to know a phrase in Japanese, "Yamaitachi," but now he has activated his [Japanese] skills and speaks Japanese fluently. This ...! ... Although there are nearly 3,000 Chinese characters in Japanese, their pronunciations are different, resembling more closely the ancient Wu and Tang pronunciations, and they do not correspond with modern Mandarin either
The surname Bei is relatively rare. It is said to originate from the Jiang surname, but historically, there have not been many notable figures associated with it, so many people may not have heard of it
The matter of being reborn after death shattered his worldview, and the occasional presence of that mobile game made him feel even more surreal, leading him to doubt whether his body had perished while his mind remained alive, as if he were in a "brain in a vat" state—perhaps in reality, a group of white-coated researchers was surrounding his brain conducting experiments!