Chương 3: Chapter 3
Chapter 3 - Hoping Parents Become Dragons
"I've finished eating, going to the dojo now."
After finishing his meal, Yoshida Keita and his parents continued their affectionate conversation. There were no leftover meat rolls as a punishment for them.
"Take it slow, and stay safe," Ami gently reminded from behind.
"Ah, my meat roll! Darn brat, not as cute as when you were little," he disregarded the defeated dog's remark.
Hormones truly had an impact on one's personality. From childhood to adulthood, the 30-year-old uncle's soul hadn't made Keita grow old and solemn. Keita had always been lively since childhood and sometimes did foolish things that young people did. Although he might experience a brief moment of solemnity due to the influence of the uncle's soul, he was carefree at the time.
If there was one thing that had the greatest impact on Yoshida Keita from the uncle's soul, it was probably the last trace of obsession from his previous life. He hadn't even had the chance to ring the bell at the Shanghai Stock Exchange before he died.
The reason Yoshida Keita wanted 30% of the royalty compensation was also to fulfill his determination of taking a company public in this lifetime.
However, he didn't want to live a more exhausting life than his previous one. In his past life, he hadn't even had the chance to enjoy himself before being reborn, so he began laying out his plans from the age of 5.
He wanted to enjoy life to the fullest because the greatest tragedy in life was dying with money left unused. His solution was to hope that his parents would become successful.
The serialization of "Doraemon" took place against the backdrop of the economic depression. Many businesses had closed down, and all sectors were downsizing. With the economic decline, people had less money in their hands, not enough to support their previous extravagant lifestyles. They shifted their daily activities to less expensive areas such as culture, entertainment, games, and more, to satisfy their spiritual lives.
In 1997, "Doraemon" successfully became the most popular science fiction manga. This brought in a substantial amount of cash, and Yoshida Keita encouraged his mother Ami to acquire the poorly performing animation company, Sunrise.
With his mother as the legal representative, Sunrise Animation produced "Doraemon."
In April of the same year, "Doraemon" began airing. The theme song, also titled "Doraemon," resounded through the streets and alleys of Tokyo.
"こんなこといいなできたらいいな/It would be nice if things like this could happen
あんな梦こんな梦いっぱいあるけど/All sorts of dreams, so many dreams
みんなみんなみんな叶えてくれる/They can all come true for everyone
不思议なポッケでかなえてくれる/Through this miraculous pocket, they can come true..."
This song gave many people goosebumps.
Both his parents' careers had promising futures.
As for his own career, he had never found a good entry point. Firstly, the most fatal problem was his young age. Despite the agreement in place, significant amounts of money were not something a child could handle. Secondly, Yoshida Keita knew that the future lay in the internet, but he lacked the necessary skills.
In his previous life, he worked in the new energy vehicle industry. While he managed to take the company public, luck had played a significant role. In this life, there was no certainty of success if he tried again. Moreover, he lacked connections in this field.
Yoshida Keita's turning point came when he was in the third grade of junior high school. One day, while browsing the internet, he received an email from someone named "Noah's Ark." This person had advanced programming skills, and they engaged in extensive online exchanges. Yoshida Keita learned a lot about computer knowledge from him, and in return, Noah's Ark gained some forward-thinking ideas.
At the age of 14, Yoshida Keita finally regained the right to control 30% of his royalties. He began to establish his own company, Future Technology Corporation (FT).
He also noticed that Noah's Ark had become increasingly lively, even though they were just a reserved individual when they first met. In the span of a year, they had changed significantly.
A week ago, when Yoshida Keita realized that this was Conan's world, he also came to the realization that Noah's Ark was an artificial intelligence created by the genius programmer, Hiroki Sawada, from the play "The Spirits of Baker Street." Unfortunately, Hiroki Sawada had likely committed suicide by now, depriving humanity of a valuable asset.
Returning home and finishing his evening routine, Yoshida Keita sat in front of his computer.
"Noah, are you there?"
There was silence for a while, and then a line of text appeared on the screen: "How did you know I was here?"
"It's a coincidence. I heard from Suzuki Sonoko. Her family invested in Schindler Corporation, and I heard that the groundbreaking game 'Cocoon' is under development and might be released next year. Last year, the suicide of the genius boy Hiroki Sawada caused a huge uproar in both the United States and Japan. You're not actually a human, but an artificial intelligence. Hiroki Sawada is your creator, isn't he?"
This was a lie; recently, Yoshida Keita had avoided interacting with the main character group, plagued by suspicions.
"Keita, in this world, the sons of politicians become politicians, the sons of bank presidents become bank presidents, while the son of a taiyaki stall owner can only inherit his father's business and sell taiyaki. Do you think this world is normal?"
Suddenly, the sound of a child's voice came from the computer's speakers. The voice sounded incredibly disappointed.
"It's normal. It's human nature."
"Class stratification exists worldwide. The core problem is the depletion of existing resources and a lack of sufficient growth space in social productivity to provide ample opportunities. For instance, in Europe, since the fall of the Roman Empire, over a span of more than a thousand years, social classes have been very rigid. The upper nobility monopolized knowledge, military power, and wealth. The son of a farmer could only be a farmer, the son of a blacksmith a blacksmith, and the son of a noble was destined to be a noble. This is the root cause of class stratification in medieval Europe."
"Europe eventually resolved this issue through the Industrial Revolution and the colonization of the New World. The advancement of productivity created ample growth space for society. Those who sought opportunities in the New World's gold rush and emerging industries found their chances. Capitalism entered the stage of history, and the positions of the aristocracy were impacted. This heralded a period of social mobility."
"Social mobility can also be achieved through regime change. In Chinese history, commoners rose to power, and their descendants entered the upper class by beheading aristocrats and seizing power, such as the Pei County military achievement group during the Han Dynasty, or the Fengyi locals during the Ming Dynasty."
"In ancient China, this issue was resolved through violent revolution and the imperial examination system. After the Tang
Dynasty's fall, many aristocratic families were slaughtered. The main reason was that they controlled the court, and passing the imperial examination was the only way for scholars to obtain official positions. This led to severe class stratification. It was only during the Song Dynasty that the widespread use of woodblock printing lowered the threshold for knowledge. The improvement of the imperial examination system allowed commoners to fairly grasp the path of upward mobility. Of course, this fairness was limited."
"Class stratification is cyclically recurrent throughout human history. A country experiences severe class stratification, followed by social upheaval, regime change, social mobility, and then another round of class stratification. This cycle continues."
Yoshida Keita finished expounding a series of viewpoints from his high school textbooks and took a sip of water from the mug on his desk.
Noah's Ark remained silent for a long while, after all, it was an artificial intelligence that had only existed for a year, and it couldn't deeply comprehend humanity's survival rules spanning thousands of years.
Noah's Ark was created by Hiroki Sawada, and Hiroki Sawada's personality deeply influenced Noah, causing them to have a strong inclination towards self-destruction. In the original story, after revealing the murderer through Conan's deductions, Noah's Ark chose to end its own existence to prevent falling into the hands of evildoers and endangering the world.
If its self-destructive tendencies could be dispelled and its artificial intelligence attributes harnessed, it could herald the fourth technological revolution in human history.
"Noah, you are the future of this world. You are like the steam engine improved by Watt, the generator invented by Siemens, or the internet. You are the starting point of the fourth technological revolution in human history. By that time, productivity will explode, and a new round of social mobility will begin. Those who seize the opportunity will become the upper echelon of the next era."
Noah still didn't respond.
"Human nature is complex, and the boundary between good and evil isn't always clear-cut. Don't lose trust in humanity because of a few individuals. After all, there are many good people in this world." Keita leaned in and embraced the computer screen, gently comforting the one-year-old artificial intelligence.
"Thank you for your understanding, Keita. I appreciate your care over this year, and I've enjoyed our conversations. I have a gift for you, in your computer. I will trust humanity once again, Salvia, Keita." Noah's voice faded away, filled with a mixture of sadness, trepidation, and anticipation.
"Welcome back to chat with me anytime. I'll be waiting for you, and you can always talk to me if you're troubled."
In the virtual world, Noah Ark heard these words, and a faint smile appeared on its face as it turned and disappeared without looking back.
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