A Single Person's Infinite Wonderful Life

Li Wei rubbed his chin. He never considered himself a good person, especially after his experience studying abroad in Japan, which brought out the dark side of his heart. His moral bottom line was quite flexible. In this respect, he felt that he was no worse than those Paradox Interactive players. Making Aki Tomoya feel pain was something that most otaku would agree with.

Li Wei didn't rush into the world of "Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend." He still needed to make some preparations. Although the system helped him create a legitimate identity, there wouldn't be any major problems with entering just like that. However, in order to maximize his benefits, Li Wei suppressed his inner restlessness. He knew a principle: haste makes waste.

In the following days, Li Wei continued to attend classes diligently, but he stopped working every week. He used all the time he used to work to practice writing, and he dared not stop his daily cultivation and study.

With the enhancement of NZT-48, Li Wei's writing ability has made great progress. His readers have keenly noticed his improvement in writing skills and even asked Li Wei in the book club if he had hired a ghostwriter. Only when Li Wei came out to explain that he had recently had a burst of inspiration and made a new breakthrough did a group of casual readers stop asking questions.

To create a dating sim, literary skills can be applied to the script, drawing skills to the art, and Li Wei has also taught himself programming. Although he is not yet as good as a senior professional, he is much better than the average recent graduate. He can't make large-scale games, but simple dating sim programming is not complicated for Li Wei at the moment.

It can be said that Li Wei alone can fill the roles of Kasumigaoka Utaha and Sawamura Eriri in the original story. Even in terms of music, with him around, Hyodo Michiru is dispensable. This all-around ability is what Li Wei prepared for this time travel.

If Li Wei didn't drive Aki Tomoya to the brink of collapse, he felt he could change his name. Just thinking about being able to vent his anger and properly torment one of his most hated anime male protagonists brought a satisfied smile to Li Wei's face. Aki Tomoya is a piece of trash!

After making all the preparations, Li Wei sat down in front of the computer, clicked on the video "How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend", and a flash of light appeared before his figure disappeared from the ergonomic chair.

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Inside an ordinary classroom, Li Wei, dressed in the Toyonosaki Academy uniform, stood to the side of the podium with his hands behind his back.

"Now, let's have the new students introduce themselves." The homeroom teacher gently tapped the podium to quiet everyone down.

School has been in session for some time now, and by this time, small groups have already formed within the class. It is very difficult for transfer students to integrate into these existing groups.

That's why the students below the podium looked at Li Wei with curious eyes.

Li Wei picked up the chalk, wrote his name on the blackboard, and said in a loud voice, "My name is Li Wei, I am from Chongguo, and I have transferred to this school. Please take good care of me."

Li Wei has been in this world for a week now. He is not in a hurry to enter Toyosaki Academy, but instead is working on completing his identity.

Although the system assigned him an initial legal identity, it couldn't provide much assistance. So, during this time, in addition to getting familiar with this unfamiliar world, Li Wei also used various means to obtain a sum of money, enough to ensure that he wouldn't have to worry about expenses for a long time to come.

The only unlucky ones were the local yakuza organizations. These unfortunate yakuza organizations became Li Wei's ATMs. All the well-known yakuza in Tokyo had been "visited" by Li Wei, who had concealed his identity.

Chapter 04. The First Step of the Plan

"Li Wei, could you please introduce your hobbies and interests?" the homeroom teacher said.

School has been in session for a while now, and cliques have already formed within the class. It's not easy for new students to integrate into these groups, so he asked Li Wei to share his hobbies and interests to help him better integrate and avoid being excluded. As the homeroom teacher, there's not much he can do.

As a Qi cultivator, Li Wei's perception ability far surpasses that of ordinary people; he can even roughly sense changes in other people's emotions.

Just like the many students below the podium, the female students had a certain degree of goodwill towards him, while the male students were more complicated. Some were indifferent to his arrival, some were curious about him, and a few were dissatisfied with him.

As for the specific reasons why they were dissatisfied with him, Li Wei had no idea. Besides, if the other party was unhappy, so be it; he had no intention of putting up with these brats.

Most Japanese are afraid of power but not of virtue, know small manners but lack great righteousness, so Li Wei never tolerated the bad temper of these little devils.

“I have some expertise in painting and music,” Li Wei said with a smile.

These words were actually meant for Aki Tomoya. After all, to join a small team, one must first demonstrate their value. Before receiving the boost from the cheat system, Li Wei's drawing skills were already considered professional-level. Although he wasn't a master, his illustration skills were simply a game-changer for other illustrators.

After all, Li Wei majored in classical landscape oil painting, and his style tended towards the classical meticulous landscape painting of China. Li Wei can be said to be a master of detail.

The homeroom teacher said from the side, "Li Wei, who came from Chongguo, is a special talent. Tokyo University of the Arts has already admitted him, but unfortunately, due to age restrictions, Li Wei will have to complete his high school studies at our school before he can enter university. I hope everyone can get along well with Li Wei."

Upon hearing Li Wei's background, the students below the podium began to whisper among themselves.

Their conversation did not escape Li Wei's keen perception. Because of his "artistic youth" persona, he seemed to be more popular among the girls, but conversely, more boys disliked him.

"Oh, I forgot to mention, I'm an anime enthusiast, what you'd call a 2D otaku," Li Wei said with a smile.

Hearing Li Wei's almost socially scathing remarks, the homeroom teacher gave a wry smile. These days, students are all quite individualistic.

Li Wei's almost self-destructive speech caused an uproar in the audience. Most of the female students who had previously been quite fond of Li Wei changed their attitudes. In Japan, "otaku" is a derogatory term, and Li Wei's self-proclaimed status as an otaku, even with his handsome and masculine appearance, still made some girls hesitate.

Among the male group, those who already disliked Li Wei now make no attempt to hide their contempt and disgust for him. In the student hierarchy in Japan, otaku are at the very bottom.

Upon hearing Li Wei's speech, Aki Tomoya, who had been somewhat distracted, suddenly became excited. He actually dared to reveal that he was a fan of anime and manga on his first day at the new school. This guy was practically his "comrade-in-arms".

Li Wei also noticed the change in Aki Tomoya, and he knew that the first step of the plan was complete.

In order to reasonably join Aki Tomoya's game development team, Li Wei has been busy making money by causing trouble for yakuza people these past few days. He has also been catching up on anime series from this world. Thanks to the accelerated thinking ability brought by the NZT-48 modification, Li Wei's efficiency in catching up on anime is very high. After watching a large number of anime series, he has gained a relatively good understanding of the anime community in this world.

Compared to the world he lived in, the development path of animation in this world was somewhat different from what he knew. Therefore, although there were some works in the same world, there were also a large number of different works.

Series like Gundam, Let's & Go!!, Naruto, and One Piece all follow the same development path in both worlds. However, in this world, slice-of-life anime has a greater advantage, while traditional shonen anime has not developed as smoothly as in Li Wei's world.

Li Wei found an empty seat at the back and began his slacking-off journey. The little content taught in Japanese high schools was nothing to Li Wei, who had undergone the rigorous education in China, so it didn't matter whether he listened or not.

Moreover, Li Wei doesn't intend to settle down in this world, so he doesn't care even if he submits a blank test paper.

During class, Li Wei took out sketch paper and a pencil and began to draw. Before he received the "golden finger" (a metaphor for a special skill or advantage), Li Wei was already a well-known prolific artist in the illustration industry. Not only was his output high, but his quality was also good. Although he was still a bit behind those god-level masters, he was still considered a top-tier figure in the commercial illustration circle.

Li Wei held a pencil and began to draw meticulously and quickly on the paper. He was now drawing faster than ever before. He had already drawn a clear draft in his mind, and all the details were arranged in his mind. What he had to do was to completely bring the picture in his mind to life.

In just one class period, Li Wei completed his work, a black and white figure painting with a slight sketching style. The painting depicts a white-haired girl in a long robe with a cool and aloof temperament. Behind her is a huge blue-eyed white dragon lying on the ground, seemingly half asleep.

Japan also has its own Yu-Gi-Oh! series. Although it hasn't developed the Duel Disk and 3D projection like Yu-Gi-Oh!, Yu-Gi-Oh! is still very popular, especially after the popularization of OCG. Even among non-otaku groups, there are quite a few card game enthusiasts.

Therefore, this painting is highly recognizable. Anyone with a certain understanding of Yu-Gi-Oh! can recognize the Blue-Eyes White Dragon in the picture, whose imposing presence almost overflows from the paper.

After class, Aki Tomoya hurriedly ran over. When he saw the painting on Li Wei's desk, he was stunned for a moment, and then showed an excited expression.

"Oh? What's the matter, classmate?" Li Wei pretended not to recognize Aki Tomoya and smiled kindly.

Chapter 05. Schemes

Although Li Wei deeply disliked Aki Tomoya, he now had to suppress his disgust and cultivate a good relationship with him. He had already added the "lock" option provided by the system to Aki Tomoya's account; now, the plan would unfold step by step.

“My name is Aki Tomoya, and like you, I’m also an otaku who loves anime and manga,” Aki Tomoya said.

Aki Tomoya's gaze was fixed on the painting, unable to look away. Li Wei's painting was so well-made that he couldn't find any flaws.

A pure young girl leans against the neck of a massive blue-eyed white dragon. Both the girl and the dragon appear to be half asleep and half awake. Although it is just a simple black and white image, it is full of a dreamlike quality.

"Is this your work, Li Wei?" Aki Tomoya asked, suppressing his excitement.

"Hmm, just a quick sketch for practice," Li Wei said with a smile.

Because he had previously revealed that he was a homebody, after class, apart from Aki Tomoya, no one came up to talk to Li Wei.

Bullying and emotional abuse are very serious on Japanese school campuses. Li Wei, who admits to being a homebody, has been isolated by those around him. Even girls who like Li Wei are afraid to approach him because of the atmosphere.

However, this was exactly what Li Wei wanted. He had no intention of dealing with the group of students in his class anyway, and he was happy to have some peace and quiet since they didn't bother him.

"To be able to draw to this level even in practice, I wonder what kind of stunning works you, Li Wei, could create if you got serious." As a seasoned manga enthusiast, Aki Tomoya, though not involved in the illustration world, still has considerable knowledge of it. Li Wei's drawing skills are already on par with those so-called industry veterans.

"These are just casual drawings for fun, nothing more than a hobby. My main focus is oil painting, and I only practice illustration because I like anime and manga," Li Wei said with a smile.

Interest is often the best teacher. Li Wei himself had a talent for this, and coupled with his frequent practice of drawing, he was able to acquire such skill.

With the added boost from his cheat-like abilities, it's quite normal for him to have reached this level at such a young age. Li Wei also has a feeling that he's far from his limit; he feels his drawing skills can still be improved.

"This Blue-Eyes White Dragon is really well drawn. Li Weijun, do you also play card duels?" Aki Tomoya asked.

"I'm just a beginner. Although I've built a few decks, I've never actually dueled anyone," Li Wei said with a smile.

In Japan, Konami frequently hosts various tournaments with generous prizes and rewards, resulting in a vibrant Yu-Gi-Oh! card game atmosphere and a large player base. Each year, over 30 billion cards are sold, demonstrating its global popularity. To date, Konami has sold 510 billion cards in Japan—a truly staggering number. Only a handful of card games, such as Magic: The Gathering, Gwent, and Hearthstone, can rival Yu-Gi-Oh! in terms of card game dominance.

"I didn't expect you to be a duelist, Li Weijun. You're really amazing. I'm not good at brain games like this, so I can't play them well," Aki Tomoya exclaimed.

Li Wei sneered inwardly. How dare you say such a thing? Using the girls around you as free labor, exploiting their feelings to extract their value—you call that being brainless? Most people couldn't even do that, okay?

Although he sneered inwardly, Li Wei maintained his "good guy" persona on the surface. Despite his tall and muscular physique and masculine appearance, he gave off a gentle vibe.

"I'm no good at duels either. I buy cards mostly because I like the card art and it's convenient for collecting materials for my own creations. In real duels, I'm just a noob who gets easily beaten," Li Wei said.

The two chatted for a short while before it was time for class. Upon hearing the bell, Aki Tomoya returned to his seat, while Li Wei continued to doodle. If he didn't want to provoke the teacher on the first day, he would have taken out his notebook and drawing tablet.

At this moment, Aki Tomoya was pondering how to get Li Wei onto his side. Li Wei's artistic skills were evident from the painting he'd just created; even Eriri, the school's art ace, might not possess such a level. Furthermore, Li Wei was also musically talented. If his musical abilities were as impressive as his art, the game's music production could save a considerable amount of money. His funds were already limited, and to complete his ideal romance game, he had to carefully calculate every expense.

Furthermore, Eriri's emotions are very unstable, like a powder keg, and she's not easy to manage. If a master like Levi were to join the production team, his goal could be achieved much faster.

Although the plan hasn't officially started yet, Aki Tomoya has already begun thinking about what to do next.

Regarding the art and music issues, it would be best to get Li Wei involved. If Li Wei is unwilling, then Eriri would be the second choice. As for the scripted dialogue, that will have to be done by Kasumigaoka Utaha. Then there's the most troublesome part: programming. If no one in the team can do that, he'll have to do it himself.

Aki Tomoya's thoughts had already drifted to his own plans, and he didn't even realize that he had been called on by the teacher until the others next to him reminded him that he had been called on to answer a question.

Naturally, having not been paying attention in class, he couldn't answer the questions. When the teacher asked him to sit down, the people around him were laughing quietly. But Aki Tomoya was someone who didn't care about other people's opinions at all. Being laughed at was nothing to him.

Li Wei glanced at Aki Tomoya, then lowered his head and continued drawing. His current drawing skills were the result of constant practice. Even now, with his skill level already quite high, he still maintains practice to prevent his technique from becoming rusty.

However, now that he has this cheat-like ability, even without practice, Li Wei's painting and music skills are unlikely to decline. After all, not only has his brain changed, but his body has also undergone a transformation, becoming that of an ancient Qi cultivator. Although he hasn't yet broken through human limits, his physical coordination, maximum strength, and endurance have already surpassed those of ordinary people. This powerful control over his body ensures that his hands move freely and without error when painting.

Chapter 06. Literature Department

After school, Li Wei went straight to the literature club. Before enrolling, he had already started investigating various information about Toyosaki Academy and had figured out information about Sawamura Eriri and Kasumigaoka Utaha.

Eriri Sawamura is the ace of the art club and one of the special talents who were admitted early. Li Wei's temporary identity, assigned by the system, is that of an exchange student from Japan. He has been admitted to Tokyo University of the Arts early, but due to his age, he still needs to complete his high school studies first.

Eriri's situation is similar to Li Wei's temporary identity. Both have been admitted in advance, but due to their age, they need to complete high school first, and then take a symbolic, simple exam before they can enter university.

Kasumigaoka Utaha is the absolute ace of the school's literature club and has won many awards. At the same time, she has been admitted to Waseda University early, and like Eriri, she doesn't have to worry about her further education.

Li Wei arrived at the Literature Department with his laptop. The door to the Literature Department was open, and Li Wei gently knocked on the open door.

The tall and fit Li Wei was like a wall; just standing there, he made it impossible for anyone to enter or leave the doorway.

A pretty young girl came to the door, bowed slightly to Li Wei, and said with a smile, "Hello, may I ask what brings you here, classmate?"

Li Wei got straight to the point: "I'm here to join the Literature Department."

The girl nodded and said, "Every activity club has certain requirements. Now that the club recruitment period has passed, we need to give you a small test, is that alright?"

Li Wei was somewhat surprised and said, "I'm an international student who only recently came to Japan, so I'm not very familiar with Japanese literature. Um... sorry to bother you."

Just as Li Wei turned to leave, his arm was grabbed. Turning around, he saw the girl holding his hand, smiling as she said, "Everyone has the right to pursue literature and art, and the art of words transcends nationality."