April 26, Friday, evening.
Once again, Shirai Kuroko, whose plan to stick up with her sister failed, came to the barber shop, intending to make herself more beautiful and charming.
Because he always gets haircuts here, he and the barber sister are already very familiar with each other. During the chat, Heizi accidentally revealed that he was "trapped in love", which made the barber sister chuckle.
"As expected of a junior high school student, Heizi has reached such an age. What kind of boy is he?" she asked.
Heizi's cheeks turned red: "No, that's not the case. It's not what you think, sister."
“What’s that like?”
Heizi was speechless and changed the subject: "Sister, how did you and your husband get together? How did he pursue you?"
The barber sister's smile was a bit shy. She hesitated for a moment before saying a few words close to Heizi's ear, which made Heizi's eyes widen instantly.
“Charming, charming, charming medicine?!”
“Hush—Heizi, don’t talk about this matter everywhere, and that kind of thing can only be used as an aid when two people understand each other’s intentions. Using random words is against the law.”
Heizi swallowed. Is the world of adults so tempting?
Just as she was about to ask more questions, the TV set on the store's carousel of campus news switched content, suddenly attracting her attention - "Recently, in Academy City Seventh School District, a club organization 'Karate Club' established by students can be described as unprecedented. Everyone knows about it, and many students are very curious about it. Our campus reporter interviewed the club leader and freshman classmate Langsen Haochang at noon today. The following is the situation on the scene. "
The TV screen switched, and a dignified and smiling Ji Xing appeared on the screen, causing Heizi's teeth to creak and rub together for an instant.
"This guy…"
"What? Does Heizi know him?" The barber sister heard this and looked over.
Heizi gritted her teeth and nodded. As a student of the seventh school district, a member of the discipline committee, and the president of the karate club Ji Xing, she naturally knew that the bad guy was getting more and more arrogant.
On the TV, the reporter asked: "Hello, President Langsen. I am Jiangcun, a reporter from the Academy Weekly. We have compiled some questions about the karate club from students. Do you have time and convenience to answer your questions now? "
Ji Xing nodded: "Of course, please ask."
Reporter: "Thank you, President Langsen, for your cooperation. If there is any offense, please forgive me. First of all, it is an issue that everyone is very concerned about. There have been rumors that the karate club is actually a bad club, and we have noticed that among those who have joined the karate club One requirement is that you are not allowed to dye your hair, but you always have a streak of red in the front of your hair, so why not set an example?”
"I'm setting an example." Ji Xing said with a smile: "What's the first impression students have of bad people? Colorful hair, gold chains that fade when soaked in water, and scattered and swaying postures.
Hair is the most susceptible to accidental damage, and many people dye their hair just out of love for beauty. And I'm standing here, do you think I'm a bad person? "
“You are what you are! (Not like!)”
Heizi and the reporter instantly gave opposite answers. When they met the barber sister’s strange look, Heizi looked at Ji Xing’s gentle temperament on the TV and hummed, “He’s really good at pretending.”
Ji Xing smiled and said: "This is also the function of karate. After practicing karate for a long time, we will naturally straighten our backs and be full of energy. When walking on the road, no one will think you are bad because of your appearance. .
I have the same requirements for the members. As long as the karate assessment reaches Level 2, you can dye your hair at will, but not vice versa.
As for everyone thinking that we are a bad association, this is considered a deep-rooted misunderstanding. There is no way. Some people in the club, including me, have indeed almost or had the experience of making mistakes. Repentance is always distrustful, so currently our club is also actively changing everyone's inherent mistakes. view.
Last week we organized an event for female club members to go to an orphanage to accompany the children. Three days ago, I personally led a team to go to the nursing home to do volunteer work. In the future, besides practicing karate, we will continue to carry out more similar activities! "
Kuroko knew this because her heartless friend Saten Ruiko was also in the queue heading to the orphanage. I really couldn’t figure it out.
He did a good job and acted as if he was abiding by the law. However, during this period, the disciplinary committee caught many conflicts involving the karate club.
This time the reporter asked what she was thinking, and Ji Xing replied: "So more than a week ago, when the number of members reached 1,000, I decided to stop recruiting for the sake of management.
When there are more people, there will always be various conflicts, such as the revenge of the unscrupulous gang that we have absorbed and left, the ridicule of those who look down on karate, or the bad habits of the members that are difficult to change... I also hope that these situations can be gradually improved, but at present, it seems There is still a long way to go. "
He showed a helpless smile, and the reporter nodded in understanding: "But according to statistics, since the establishment of the karate club, the number of adverse conflicts in the Seventh School District has indeed decreased. The disciplinary committee members may have to thank President Langsen for this."
“What should be done.”
Creak, creak — Heizi gritted his teeth.
"Then I noticed that President Langmori just said a word - Level 2. It is said that in the karate club assessment, President Langmori did not follow the white belt and black belt grading system of the Japanese karate gym, but divided the karate levels into the same as those with abilities. From Level 0 to Level 6, are you comparing yourself to those with abilities?"
"How is that possible?" Ji Xing laughed: "I said that Karate Level 5 is as powerful as seven superpowers. Does anyone believe it? Haha.
The establishment of this hierarchical system is, firstly, because the hierarchical system of karate gyms that requires years of practice is not suitable for us.
Er...just to give everyone a good time.
The vast majority of people who join karate clubs are Level 0, incompetent people, and it is difficult for people with abilities to empathize with those who are incompetent. No matter how much you say, "It doesn't matter," it's useless. We would rather have the level increase in a whoosh, but if that doesn't work, we can only get by with the karate level. "
Heizi was startled. Is it difficult to empathize...?
“Let me say one more thing here.” Ji Xing added: “At present, karate clubs are also actively connecting with some research institutes and companies. I hope that in the future we can achieve cooperation in recommending employment for high-level karate members, guarding, security, transportation...
Of course, it is still early to say this when most of them are Level 0. "
—The interview continues, ten minutes later—
"I can feel President Langsen's confidence in the karate club, and I wish the karate club will get better and better." The reporter said: "Then the last question is also the one that everyone is most concerned about - we all know that the rapid development of the karate club is far from Instead of starting an urban legend about a 'black organization', there are even rumors that President Langsen is the legendary junior high school student. This..."
"It's just a rumor." Ji Xing interrupted the reporter's question for the first time on TV and said: "Urban legends are just urban legends. I am an incompetent person, and I have no ability to destroy evil organizations. Please don't believe it. More Stop spreading this, it's causing me a lot of trouble."
“It’s because of the confidentiality agreement…”
"That's nonsense. There really is a confidentiality agreement. Those guys who leaked secrets on the forum have been arrested long ago." Ji Xing interrupted again: "How can there be evil organizations in Academy City? Our city is stable. And peaceful.
I am indeed just an ordinary incompetent person who has learned a little karate. I hope I can help everyone burn off their strong energy and have a healthier body. That’s all. "
“Is that so…Okay, thank you…”
"Ordinary? Hey, you are not ordinary..." Heizi whispered. Will ordinary incompetent people be summoned by the chairman? "What kind of secret does this guy have... is really concerning."
"Heizi, you reacted so violently, it couldn't be this person..." The barber sister looked at Heizi's expression, and suddenly came closer and said.
Heizi was shocked and denied: "How is it possible?! Humans don't like apes!"
…
Flanders clapped her fingers: "100 meters in 8.5 seconds, punching power of 2385 pounds, kicking power of 5520 pounds, reaction speed of 0.063 seconds, explosive power... Which one of the endings makes you look like an ordinary person?"
"There is a clockwork bandage, I still hold on to it." Ji Xing said with a smile: "I also want to give everyone some hope. When you reach Karate Level 3, after some physical adjustments, you can use the clockwork bandage at a cost, and with ordinary ability users It’s a battle.” “Level 3? In the end, I only have level 2. How long will it take for those guys to practice to reach level 3?”
“You are lacking in innate development, and you are indeed very weak.” Ji Xing said.
Puff, Puff, two knives were inserted into Flanda's chest, directly breaking her defense. She turned her grief and anger into appetite and lowered her head to eat... This meal was the third meal that Ji Xing and the props had together. The reason was to celebrate Mugino Shimley's leg injury. Healing... is still Ji Xing's treat.
"After this news is broadcast, there should be a lot more people paying attention to you. Oh, thank you for knowing that Anbu exists and you can still say that Academy City is a stable and peaceful place. Last week we completely destroyed the leak research institute Did I tell you about it?"
Mugino Shenli was eating his meal and said casually: "If you encounter any trouble, for the sake of these three meals, I can cook the offal fish for free. If you are in trouble, you have to prepare another 5 million."
“I cook the trash fish myself.”
Ji Xing said: "But there are indeed a lot of friends who care about me recently. There is a place called the 'Arena', do you know?"
Mugino frowned in confusion, while Frenda regained her energy: "Well, it is an underground duel organization, and many people will watch the game through the underground network and gamble and place bets.
Rumor has it that it is different from Academy City's hierarchy. The strongest ability users are selected purely based on their combat prowess. As an incompetent person, I was even invited~ Victory will receive a high bounty. In the end, because I can't use explosives, I Did not participate. "
“Ah, you know so much, Flanda.” Mugino Shenli said sadly.
Flanda didn’t realize the danger was coming, with a stinky look on her face: “Mugino, just praise me until you die!”
"You were invited but you didn't tell me?!" Mukino locked her throat with a sharp force, causing Flanda to roll her eyes and struggle. She looked at Ji Xing and said, "Why, you were invited to that arena too?"
"Well, ten days ago, when the invitation failed, I tried to force them, but I beat a few of them to the ground. There has been no movement these days." Ji Xing said.
"Dongqiang?" Flanda, who was nestled in Mugino's arms, said in surprise: "Didn't you tell me...Is the ending because you are afraid of my ANBU identity and Mugino?"
“Maybe the audience’s expectations for you are not as high as mine.” Ji Xing said with a smile.
"Wow—" Flanda, who was stabbed again, lost her strength like a dead fish. She bounced twice in Mugino Shenli's arms, making Mugino Shenli push to the other side slightly uncomfortably.
“Then you probably gave up and just selected the strongest ones based on their combat prowess...” She hummed: “It makes me a little interested. If you come to see you again in this arena, please remember to inform me.”
“OK.” Ji Xing agreed.
After that, there was small talk, mostly Flanda talking about daily life - the daily life of leading the girls to train in the karate club.
Ji Xing heard several familiar names. As the president, he realized that Mr. Lei had already joined the group. I haven’t seen it these days.
…
It was already dark after dinner, and Ji Xing strolled home. When he was almost home, he saw a figure under a street lamp.
He paused for a moment and continued walking. The man also noticed Ji Xing and came over to meet him.
He is dressed like a researcher, wearing a white coat. He is in his early 20s, wearing glasses, and looks like a polite scumbag.
“Hello, Langsen Bad Field, my name is Yu Fuchunshu, one of the directors of StudyCorporation, you should know me.”
"Study company?" Ji Xing thought for a while and smiled: "Hello. Do you want to cooperate with the karate club on security or other aspects? Welcome!"
“Have you never heard of it?” Yutomi Haruki snorted: “Students, you should know about it, right? You can search for my name on your mobile phone.”
Ji Xing raised his eyebrows, lowered his head and took out his phone to check - in fact, he knew about Fuchunshu, but he only saw it in the anime.
This guy is the leader of the unofficial Anbu Study, a college student, and one of Academy City's top talents in serious scientific research.
The so-called Academic Society refers to the Academy City Research Conference. Most of the technologies in Academy City that are 20 to 30 years ahead of the outside world emerged from there.
And this Yu Fuchunshu is at the forefront of the Academic Council's awards every year, and even won the best once, but he is an incompetent person, and the talents of incompetent people have always been ignored in this Academy City. His sense of existence is very weak, even far inferior to a third-level and fourth-level ability user.
After searching, Ji Xing showed a fake and polite smile: "I'm sorry, if I wasn't cooperating with the karate club, would Senior Fuchun Shu have anything to do with me?"
Haruki Aritomi pushed up his glasses: "I would like to hear President Langmori's views on the relationship between those with abilities and those without abilities."
“Relationship? Opinion?”
"Do you think Academy City's current system is sound?" Yutomi Haruki said: "I have been following you for a while. Your karate club has become very famous recently, but if it weren't for the urban legend you made up, I'm afraid. There won’t be many people paying attention to a society for the incompetent!”
Ji Xing suddenly frowned: "What are you making up? Seniors can't slander me about this kind of thing."
"Ha, we are all wise men, and the Wolf Forest is bad." Yutomi Haruki snorted: "Although your talent in learning is a mess, you can become the latest focus from scratch. Everyone has to admit that you have some extra skills. ability.
Let’s be more direct in the dialogue between wise men. If you set up a karate club, you can’t just lead everyone to keep fit as you said in the news, right? "
Ji Xing didn’t answer, seemingly acquiescing.
“You have a saying that is right. It is difficult for people with abilities to empathize with those without abilities. In the final analysis, this city gives abnormal preferential treatment to those with abilities and abnormally ignores those without abilities!”
Haruki Aritomi continued: "A healthy country and political power should never establish classes in such a ridiculous way as super power levels. The managers of Academy City should be wise men!"
His tone was passionate, a bit like giving a speech: "I once proposed a biochemical intelligence plan in the academic society to get rid of this unhealthy system and let wise people manage people with abilities. Unfortunately, there were very few supporters! I was even ridiculed!
Represented by Gensei Kihara, those senior scientists who seem worthy of respect on the surface, but in their minds only pursue those with absolute Level 6 abilities! In their eyes, my biochemical intelligence project is actually a ‘student’s summer homework’? "
He looked at Ji Xing and said, "Do you know what Gensei Kihara said about the 'Karate Club'?"
"He? Did our karate club alert him?" Ji Xing was a little surprised.
"It was just that my friend overheard a casual chat with friends in the academic society - he said, 'It was just a game of house played by high school students and junior high school students, a role play for the incompetent to comfort themselves'!" Fuchun Shudao.
“Really? That’s too much.” Ji Xing sighed.
This response seemed a bit understated, which made Yufu Haruki calm down his excited expression, looked at Ji Xing, and smiled again: "You are better than I expected, you are a deep-minded guy.
This is best. We are indeed the same kind. If you are interested in what I say, go to the company in District 17 to find me tomorrow morning. "
He said no more, turned around and quickly disappeared into the night. Ji Xing watched him leave, put his hands in his pockets, and turned to go upstairs.
Old thief Kihara seems to be tired of living.
4k9, I couldn't write a single word after sitting there all afternoon. My thoughts finally came together in the evening. If I work hard for another day, I should be able to resume two updates of 6k tomorrow. I have the plot in my head but I don’t know how to write it. It feels really uncomfortable.