overture
Existence is reasonable.
Was vernünftig ist, das ist wirklich; und was wirklich ist, das ist vernünftig.
——Hegel
Chapter 1 Soft Wind
The wind flows slowly down the long steps.
Summer has not yet reached its hottest time, and the wind is soft and light, blowing through every leaf that comes across...
Shen An stood at the bottom of the steps in the square of Ningjiang Middle School. He was thin and wearing a refreshing light blue sports uniform that had faded after washing, and wore similarly faded sneakers. She raised her head and glanced ahead. The wind passed through her ears, and the distant laughter floated faintly.
A red banner that read "Choose a new world and achieve an extraordinary life!" was tied to the railing along the steps and swayed in the wind in the girl's eyes.
Shen An's eyes flashed with uneasiness. She was related to the new world for the first time. This sudden change made her hesitant and unwilling to move forward.
The "New World" is a planet from a distant galaxy. It successfully established a connection with the earth three years ago and offered high salaries to invite earthlings to go. The legend about the New World and the "Breeder" has been on the headlines of major websites for three consecutive years.
Shen An always thought that this was something very far away from him. Therefore, when she was informed two days ago that she would become the "chosen one" in the new world, she was not happy.
Others may not understand her unhappiness. Being selected by the new world has almost become the most anticipated thing for them at this age. This is almost a one in 100,000 chance.
Because of this slim chance, Shen An never included it in his plan.
Shen An made a plan from the beginning of junior high school and used three years of winter and summer vacations to study all high school courses, step by step to reach the top position in the entire grade of the best high school in Ningjiang City. In just two years, she could pass the exam she wanted to take. University, start a new life step by step.
However, her plan was disrupted at this moment. But reality didn't give her a chance to choose.
Before Shen An could leave, the sound of hurried footsteps came from behind, interrupting her brief tranquility.
"Shen An, why are you walking so fast!" Shen's mother complained hurriedly from behind. Seeing Shen An standing there and not walking away, she breathed a sigh of relief. She also looked at the classmates walking by in groups of three and three. Just like usual at home, I cursed loudly.
"I'm telling you, with such a good opportunity, why are you being pretentious?!" Shen's mother pulled Shen An over, "No one else can go even if they want to."
Shen An didn't speak, as she had expected her mother to object.
Yes, the new world is a great opportunity.
The New World selects 3,000 people every year, which means that before they graduate, they may have a high-paying "iron rice bowl", which many people dream of. Shen An didn't think so. She had studied breeders, especially when the new term breeder came to the earth, many people had studied it like Shen An.
Except for the slim chance of being selected, being selected does not mean that you can become a real breeder and enjoy the iron rice bowl. In the meantime, one has to pass one round after another of assessments, and each round of assessment requires not only talent and hard work, but also the support of money and connections.
Even if the selected person can receive a subsidy of 30,000 yuan in advance, this 30,000 yuan is simply not enough to become a breeder. Once many people are selected, they will secretly pay a lot of money. Moreover, in the past three years, the standards of this trainee breeder have become higher and higher. In Shen An's eyes, it is the same as spending money to upgrade equipment in the game.
Ningjiang Middle School is the best high school in Ningjiang City, and there are many rich and powerful students. She heard that once those people are selected, many of them will bring hundreds of thousands or even millions into the new world.
But now, what Shen An lacks most is money.
Even if she is selected, she will be the escort of those rich and powerful selected people.
"I don't know how I chose it, but I chose you." Next to Shen's mother was Shen An's sister Chen Ping, who was a little unconvinced. They were obviously the same parents, so why did Shen An have such a special talent.
Chen Ping and Shen An are biological sisters, but Shen An's father is a daughter-in-law. Therefore, my sister takes her mother's surname, while Shen An takes her honest father's surname.
"That's right. By the way, don't spend the money you earn there. It's not easy for your dad and I to make money. Now the prices have risen sharply. You need to know something and help us lighten the burden." Mother Shen said as she spoke. Going up the stairs, "You won't be able to use that much of the advance subsidy. Three thousand yuan is enough for three months."
Shen An did not speak, and did not say that the money would still be useful in the new world, because if he did, he would inevitably be scolded.
"Okay, stop talking." Father Shen couldn't listen anymore. As soon as he opened his mouth, he knew what Mother Shen was planning. Moreover, after Shen An was selected, his colleagues learned some information and secretly told him that it would cost money to get there, otherwise he would not be able to choose the trainee breeder.
But after all, he was a married woman. His wife had been partial to her eldest daughter for so many years. Father Shen noticed this, but he was used to being a coward, let alone being able to come up with money.
"Don't say anything?! If you have the ability, you can make more money. Don't let Xiaoping and I suffer hardships with you. With the little money you earn, two children can go to school. If you ask me, Xiaoan has chosen now..."
"Mom, I understand." Shen An said, taking out 3,000 yuan from the 30,000 yuan, and gave the rest to his mother.
The money was not enough anyway, let alone bringing more money from home. Shen An had secretly made up her mind. Although this sudden change disrupted her plan, she still could not give up.
Therefore, there are still books in her backpack. Even if she arrives in the new world, her homework cannot be left behind. The path she chooses is more reliable.
Mother Shen got the money and then she shut up.
Shen An seemed to be used to Shen's mother like this. She walked up the long steps, where the farewell school bus was already waiting.
Only four people were selected from the entire Ningjiang Middle School, and the remaining three were already waiting next to the school bus. In addition to Shen An, two of the selected seniors were sophomores who were about to become seniors. At this time, he was surrounded by everyone, like stars holding the moon, and many classmates said compliments and praises.
Ningjiang Middle School is the best high school in Ningjiang City, and it also gathers children from the most powerful and wealthy families in Ningjiang. The two people surrounded in the middle are also among the most powerful families. Seven or eight people's suitcases were neatly lined up in front of the school bus, and someone was already helping to carry them to the school bus.
Another boy, who was a freshman in high school like Shen An, stood awkwardly aside with a solitary suitcase, with no one else around him except a relative who looked like a family member.
Shen An's appearance also attracted the attention of this group of people. After all, he was ranked number one in the whole grade. However, only a few people turned around and glanced at Shen An. The next moment, he jokingly patted the boy next to him. .
"Han Chengyi, from now on the number one position in the first grade will be yours."
Shen An didn't look over. Han Chengyi's name was very familiar to her. He was the boy who had been ranked below her name in every major exam since his freshman year of high school. However, they are not on the same journey. Even though Han Chengyi ranks second in the grade every time, he still attracts the attention of all the girls in the grade. Many even fight for him and stand up for him.
Shen An didn't care about this, she was more mature than her peers. She also knows that not only study in school determines everything, but also she is not compared with Han Chengyi and other children from very wealthy families. The only thing Shen An can rely on is the relatively fair college entrance examination.
"She was chosen?" Just as Shen An was about to leave, he heard the senior sister who was selected suddenly spoke and glanced at Shen An with an unkind look. She was wearing a school uniform that was not new and old. Cheap suitcases and schoolbags, Shen An with a ponytail, except that she is pretty and not ugly, she really can't find any advantages. The senior is very tall, almost as tall as Han Chengyi who is standing on the side. At this time He patted Han Chengyi on the shoulder.
"Cheng Yi, it would be great if I went with you."
"Siyan, it's not like breeders are the only way out. Next year, Cheng Yi will be chosen as a risk controller, and we won't be able to envy him by then." The senior on the side also patted Han Chengyi on the shoulder, obviously the relationship was very close.
"Yes, Cheng Yi, wasn't your second uncle elected as the risk controller the year before last?" As soon as these words came out, everyone looked at Han Chengyi in amazement.
"Yes, yes, I heard about it too, Han Chengyi, your second uncle..." Another classmate immediately followed excitedly and said, "A risk controller, what is that concept? Compared with a breeder, that is a king's existence, There are very few people who can choose risk controllers. The Han family's sudden growth in strength within two years has a lot to do with this.
"He is him, and I am me." Han Chengyi obviously didn't want to talk about this issue, but just glanced at Shen An coldly. Others obviously saw that Han Chengyi was unhappy and did not dare to say any more.
Shen An didn't look over there, just listened to these words silently, as if everything had nothing to do with her.
Risk controller, this new term that appears together with breeder, is much more mysterious and tempting than breeder. As long as you are selected as a wind controller, it is like winning a gold medal in the Mathematical Olympiad on earth and being recommended to the most famous university in the country. Shen An thought that if she was selected as a risk controller now, she might not have these worries.
When Shen An thought like this, she naturally stood next to the winner who looked as shabby as her. Father Shen who followed him greeted him politely.
"Hello, Shen An. My name is Lin Jiasheng, and I'm from Class 9, Grade 1." The boy took the initiative to greet Shen An, a little shy, but mostly happy.
"Hello Lin Jiasheng -" Shen An nodded towards the other party. The other party was obviously not good at talking. Seeing that Shen An was not enthusiastic, he immediately lost the courage to continue the conversation.
At this moment, there was a burst of noise, and Shen An only heard the students around him shouting softly.
"The principal is here!"
"The principal is here!"
Shen An looked over and saw the principal and two very elegant-looking couples walking towards them. The principal was more like a foil at this time, speaking flatteringly.
"It's true that a tiger father has no dog son..." Shen An listened to the principal praising the two candidates who were surrounded by the crowd. He was bored and waited for the principal's farewell speech full of expectations and praise, and finally waited for the time to set off.
"Shen An, don't cause trouble for me when you get there, okay?" Shen's mother grabbed Shen An, who was about to get in the car, and emphasized again.
Shen An didn't answer because the crowd of farewells had already drowned out Shen's mother's voice. She was so happy that she pretended not to hear and sat in the back seat of the minibus.
As the car slowly drove out of the campus, Shen An looked at the pale sky. What does the road ahead look like? She didn't even have a template to sketch.
