Let You Join the Army to Quit Internet Addiction, but You Create the Matrix

Chen Ming was reborn in 2008, becoming a decadent Internet addict teenager in an Internet cafe. In 2008, when online games such as Knockout Speed, Dungeon and Warriors, and CrossFire were launched, Penguin rose rapidly with three popular games to create a blueprint for a business empire. The game wasted its time. Chen Ming was one of them, and his father was so angry that he sent him to the army to quit Internet addiction. Fortunately, the system was activated, and with the help of the system, Chen Ming quickly accumulated military merits in the army, and his military rank gradually rose. Two years later, his father remembered that he still had such a son, so he called the Ministry of Military Affairs and asked when his son would retire, but his jaw dropped in shock. Did his son become a Major? Son or the top hacker in the country? The son single-handedly paralyzed the military network of the beautiful country in the information war and made the news. When a father sees a son with two strokes and one star… Note: This novel and its characters are purely fictitious. Any similarities are purely coincidental and should not be imitated.

Original Publisher

faloo

Original Language

chinese

Type

Web Novel

## My Thoughts on Let You Join the Army to Quit Internet Addiction, but You Create the Matrix ### First Impressions The premise of "Let You Join the Army to Quit Internet Addiction, but You Create the Matrix" is undeniably wild. A kid joins the army to kick his gaming habit and ends up...building the Matrix? Sign me up! I went in expecting a lighthearted, over-the-top adventure, and I wasn't entirely disappointed. The story definitely has a certain charm. ### What Works Well What really hooked me was the MC's genuine desire to be a good soldier. He's a military otaku at heart, and that enthusiasm is infectious. The camaraderie he builds with his fellow soldiers feels authentic and wholesome. The author does a good job of portraying the bonds formed in a military setting, and I found myself invested in the MC's growth and the relationships he fostered. I also appreciated the absence of a harem; it allowed the story to focus on the core themes of self-improvement and friendship. ### Areas of Concern However, I did find some aspects of the story a bit hard to swallow. The MC's abilities sometimes felt a little *too* convenient. His hacking skills, supposedly self-taught, reach unbelievable levels, and the speed at which he develops complex systems and games felt rushed. It requires a significant suspension of disbelief. Also, the lack of regulation on information and the MC's rapid academic achievements seemed implausible, stretching the boundaries of realism. ### ⚠️ Spoiler Warning (Contains mild spoilers about the MC's abilities) Specifically, the MC's ability to hack without internet connection and the ease with which he creates optimized games like "League," "Titanfall," and "PUBG" on '08 government-issued PCs felt a bit far-fetched. The summer school incident, where he masters navigational engineering in a ridiculously short time and presents a groundbreaking report, also struck me as somewhat unrealistic. ### Final Verdict Despite its flaws, "Let You Join the Army to Quit Internet Addiction, but You Create the Matrix" is an entertaining read. If you're willing to overlook some of the more improbable plot points and embrace the absurdity, you'll find a story with a lot of heart and humor. It's a fun, if slightly unbelievable, ride.