A Single Person's Infinite Wonderful Life

Inside the classroom, the two, who had previously stopped talking, now at least nod and greet each other when they meet, unlike a few days ago.

However, Li Wei didn't have any opinion on Aki Tomoya's ostrich-like behavior, since he wasn't the one who was embarrassed.

However, as the investor, Li Wei will also pay attention to the game's production progress, and he will continue to provide Aki Tomoya with relevant technical support.

Kasumigaoka Utaha and Eriri left the production team, but Levi did not.

During the break between classes, Li Wei approached Aki Tomoya and asked, "Have all the members of the production team been gathered yet?"

"We're still short-staffed for now. Although I'm glad you're still willing to help me, Li Weijun, I'm happy about that. However, there are still some vacancies in the team. With your help, Li Weijun, the artwork can maintain a top-notch level, but the storyline..."

"So, apart from me, none of the other personnel have arrived yet, is that right?" Li Wei said.

Aki Tomoya was a little embarrassed, but he still answered with a forced smile: "That's how it is. Right now, the plan is stuck in the fundraising stage for a while. After all, some things can't be solved by simply throwing money at them."

Li Wei also saw the job posting that Aki Tomoya had posted online. The job openings were mainly for scriptwriters and programmers, positions that needed to be filled from the very beginning of production. Next were illustrators and composers, and lastly voice actors.

"It seems you're ready to go all out, which is a good thing," Li Wei said.

Previously, Aki Tomoya was stingy and reluctant to invest money in production, but after what happened before, he realized the problem. With the additional funding promised by Levi, he decided to do something big and create a high-quality dating game while still in high school.

If he can accomplish such a feat, he will be able to officially enter the creative field and his status in the otaku community will be fundamentally improved. Even if he doesn't go to university, he can still work for a game company or set up his own small studio and develop it gradually.

The help Li Wei provided was the best springboard for him. Since he was unlucky in love, he could make up for what he had lost in the workplace.

However, what Aki Tomo didn't know was that all sorts of obstacles awaited him ahead, and most of those obstacles were related to the smiling big spender in front of him.

Li Wei had already mentally assigned Aki Tomoya "twelve trials." Without perseverance, he might fall into a vicious cycle of self-doubt if he wanted to complete the game.

"Being mentally prepared is one thing, but the actual execution is another. Nowadays, the experts in the industry either already have teams or are company employees; there are very few truly independent professionals," Aki Tomoya sighed.

"I think I understand, but without Eriri and Shiha's help, it will be difficult to even get this project started. After all, I'm not good at writing delicate prose. I can write war or science fiction scripts without any problem, but when it comes to romance, I'm powerless," Li Wei said with a smile.

Aki Tomoya inwardly wanted to complain. Li Wei, who had taken everything from him, actually claimed he wasn't good at writing about romance—it was like a conman claiming to be a good person. If it weren't for avoiding compensation and his future prospects, he wouldn't want to deal with Li Wei anymore. After all, maintaining his current rationality while dealing with a man who had taken away his beloved girl was already his limit.

Li Wei patted Aki Tomoya on the shoulder and said, "Haste makes waste in many things, and making games is no exception. After all, you haven't even established your own club yet, so it's understandable that the progress is a bit slow. However, you can't be too slow. I want to see the complete work at the winter anime convention."

The contract specifies the final date; if Aki Tomo is also unable to complete the game before the winter anime convention, he will still face the issue of breach of contract…

After school, Li Wei, Kasumigaoka Utaha, and Kato Megumi went back to their apartment, while Eriri went home. Li Wei, on the other hand, had arranged to meet Machida Sonoko at a restaurant in the port area around 6 p.m.

Small celebrations like this are usually attended by authors and editors. Kasumigaoka Utaha and Kato Megumi naturally wouldn't join in such a lively event, so it was Li Wei who went to see Machida Sonoko alone.

Kasumigaoka Utaha and Kato Megumi both had time, but they were both quite sensible and knew when they could appear with Li Wei and when they had to stay away.

Japan has a lot of formalities and rules. Although Kasumigaoka Utaha and Machida Sonoko are very familiar with each other and can even be considered good friends, there are some rules that people in this environment must abide by.

In front of the full-length mirror, Kasumigaoka Utaha and Kato Megumi looked at Li Wei, who had changed his clothes.

“My dear, you don’t have many everyday clothes, so there’s not much room for styling, and you can’t really bring out their charm.” Kasumigaoka Utaha stroked her chin and said earnestly.

“This outfit is actually pretty good right now, there’s no need to change it again,” Li Wei said.

Although there was still plenty of time, Li Wei did not want to waste too much time on such matters. Paying attention to one's image was indeed important, but to be so meticulous as to go overboard in his opinion was a bit excessive.

Women spend a lot of time and effort on their appearance, which is understandable to others. However, few people can understand why men do the same, since, apart from male prostitutes, ordinary men don't care about these things.

Kato Megumi chimed in, "I can roughly understand what Shiwa-nee is thinking right now. It's like wanting to show off your most precious treasure; naturally, you have to adorn it beautifully so that everyone will envy it, right?"

Kasumigaoka Utaha turned her head slightly away, not daring to look Kato Megumi in the eye. Although Kato Megumi had many shortcomings, her observational skills were truly terrifyingly strong; Kasumigaoka felt as if she were being seen through.

Chapter 83. An Encounter Similar to Yukino Yukinoshita

"Ahem, I admit I did have a purpose in showing off, but my darling is indeed a natural clothes hanger. It would be a shame not to dress him up nicely," Kasumigaoka Utaha said somewhat awkwardly, her eyes darting around. Kato Megumi looked at Kasumigaoka Utaha with unwavering eyes and said softly, "Utaha-neechan, you must have other purposes, right? If it were just that, you wouldn't need to do this."

Kasumigaoka Utaha seemed to choke, her face turning bright red. Under the curious gazes of Li Wei and Kato Megumi, she finally sighed and said, "Okay, I admit, there are indeed other purposes behind tormenting you like this, darling."

"Could you tell me about it?" Li Wei asked.

Kasumigaoka Utaha blushed, her fingers twisting together: "It's a reunion organized by my middle school classmates, and everyone has to bring their boyfriend. I wasn't very popular in middle school, but now I'm doing much better than them. Those girls who ostracized me back then are nowhere near as good as me now. So, I want to show off in front of them. Isn't that a really ugly thought?"

Kasumigaoka Utaha has already given up on herself, but she was bullied badly during middle school, which is why she has such thoughts now.

From middle school onwards, she was extremely popular with boys, which led to significant backlash from the girls. This also forced her into numerous messy situations. For example, a boy confessed his feelings to her, which she rejected, yet she was still ostracized by the girls who liked him. Another instance was a school-wide ranking of the cutest girls, where she was voted number one, instantly thrusting her into the spotlight.

In some ways, Kasumigaoka Utaha's experience is very similar to that of Yukino Yukinoshita in "My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong As Expected". However, Kasumigaoka Utaha's personality is even more outspoken than Yukino Yukinoshita's. She will not tolerate those who are hostile to her. She uses her talent in language and writing to make them feel ashamed.

It was from that time on that Kasumigaoka Utaha was forced to become the school's unattainable beauty.

Yukino Yukinoshita chose to temporarily avoid the limelight, which in a way could be considered an escape, while Kasumigaoka Utaha chose to confront it head-on. Her entire junior high school years were like a cockfight, and she had a very tough time, but she also earned everyone's respect.

However, this also filled Kasumigaoka Utaha's middle school life with regrets. Now, she wants to show off in front of her old classmates, which is actually a kind of compensatory psychology.

After Kasumigaoka Utaha recounted her story, both Li Wei and Kato Megumi showed expressions of understanding.

“Shiyu-nee’s middle school life must have been really tough. Now I can understand that feeling. If I were in that situation, I would also feel like showing off,” Kato Megumi said.

"I'm sorry..." Kasumigaoka Utaha lowered her head shyly.

Li Wei laughed and said, "What's there to apologize for? There's an old saying in Chong Kingdom: 'Wealth and honor not returned home are like wearing brocade at night.' Although this saying sounds a bit strange here, its core meaning is the same. Showing off a little can make one feel happier. I would say that humans are creatures who like to show off, including myself."

Humans have a natural inclination to show off, and even someone like Li Wei, who has embarked on an extraordinary path, is no exception. Just like leaderboards in games, in daily life, many wealthy people flaunt their luxury cars and mansions, and some people who have mastered extraordinary skills will also appropriately display their skills and show off their exceptional abilities—in other words, show off their skills.

Sports like street dance and skateboarding are inherently about showing off. Humans are creatures who love to boast; showing off and comparing exist in every aspect of life. Li Wei said, "So, because of the middle school reunion, Utaha, you want to show off your current comfortable life, right?" Kasumigaoka Utaha nodded. She certainly had the right to hold her head high in front of those girls who used to ostracize her.

Kasumigaoka Utaha is now not only accepted into Waseda University ahead of schedule, but she has also showcased her literary talent, achieving some success in the light novel genre. Plus, she has a handsome and excellent boyfriend like Li Wei. It can be said that she has completed a leap in social class, transforming from a pitiful, lonely girl into a true winner in life. Therefore, she wants to prove to those girls who once ostracized her that she is doing much better than them.

Li Wei could understand this feeling of "revenge." Putting himself in Kasumigaoka Utaha's shoes, he would have acted even more ruthlessly than Kasumigaoka Utaha.

Kasumigaoka Utaha was just showing off in front of the girls who used to ostracize her, which Li Wei thought was already very gentle. If he had encountered the things that Kasumigaoka Utaha had gone through before, he would have retaliated tenfold and would not have stopped until he had tormented those people to the point of social death.

Kato Megumi, who was standing nearby, said, "On that day, dear, just focus on spending time with Shiho-nee. You must let those who used to bully Shiho-nee know that Shiho-nee is a completely different person now."

Kasumigaoka Utaha looked at Kato Megumi with gratitude, deeply moved by her understanding.

Li Wei said, "What specific day is it? I'll prepare a proper outfit in advance so that I won't embarrass you, Shi Yu, with 933."

Kasumigaoka Utaha said, "There's about a week until the class reunion, which is scheduled for Saturday."

“Okay! I will make Shiyu the happiest and most dazzling girl in the room!” Li Wei said.

"Thank you..." Kasumigaoka Utaha said, blushing. Li Wei and Kato Megumi did not laugh at her selfishness, but instead stood firmly in her position, which made her very grateful.

“But I have to go out now, since I’m treating today. It would be a bit impolite if Sister Yuanzi arrived first. We’ll find some free time later to buy some suitable clothes, not just for me, but also for you, Shiyu,” Li Wei said.

Kasumigaoka Utaha nodded heavily, eagerly anticipating the class reunion so she could quickly wash away the grievances she suffered in middle school. Although she didn't intend to take revenge on those girls, being able to show off in front of them who had ostracized her would be a satisfying experience.

Looking at himself in the full-length mirror, Li Wei, though dressed in ordinary casual clothes, looked exceptionally handsome and charming thanks to the selection and styling by Kasumigaoka Utaha and Kato Megumi.

He was too lazy to tidy himself up anymore, so he left the apartment, hailed a taxi downstairs, and headed to their agreed-upon destination.

Chapter 84. Meeting with the Editor

The meeting place agreed between Li Wei and Machida Sonoko was a high-end Western restaurant in the Minato Ward. Li Wei preferred Chinese food from his hometown to Western food, but there weren't many high-end Chinese restaurants in Japan. In any case, Li Wei had searched around the area but hadn't found a high-end Chinese restaurant yet.

The Chinese restaurants he found all had modified flavors. While the food was decent, it still lacked something for Chinese diners. Moreover, these mid-to-low-end Chinese restaurants were more suitable for solo dining than for inviting guests.

In terms of sophistication, it must be admitted that Western cuisine is indeed quite good.

Li Wei had made a reservation in advance for a restaurant on the third floor of a bustling commercial area. He specifically chose a window seat, where he could see the bustling pedestrian street below without being disturbed by the outside environment, making it a pretty good spot.

Led by the waiter, Li Wei arrived at his reserved spot and waited for Machida Sonoko's arrival. There were still more than twenty minutes before the meeting, so Li Wei was not in a hurry.

Moreover, even if Machida Sonoko was delayed by something on the way, arriving a little late was not a big deal. In fact, beautiful women always receive more preferential treatment.

When Li Wei first met Machida Sonoko, he was a little surprised. He didn't expect Machida Sonoko to be as beautiful as a big star. Although she wasn't as stunning as Kasumigaoka Utaha, she was still a rare beauty. Moreover, she was a capable and delicate short-haired mature woman. When Li Wei saw Machida Sonoko, he realized that his breathing slowed down.

Generally speaking, beauties with such outstanding natural features often choose to develop their careers in the entertainment industry, since it would be a waste not to use their advantages.

However, Machida Sonoko is the type of person who could easily make a living based on her looks, but she insists on proving herself through her talent.

Li Wei imagined in his mind that Machida Sonoko with long hair must be a rather quiet and elegant person.

Just as Li Wei's imagination was running wild, a not-so-familiar, but very pleasant female voice rang out not far away.

“Li Weijun, I’m late,” Machida Sonoko said.

Li Wei turned his head, withdrawing his gaze from the window and looking at Machida Sonoko who had arrived.

Today, Machida Sonoko wore a navy blue tulle dress with a simple white tulle top over it. The dress was just above her knees, perfectly showcasing her long legs. Meanwhile, her transparent crystal shoes accentuated her petite and delicate figure, making her even more adorable.

Because of the habit of sitting upright, both men and women in Japan tend to have slightly thicker calves, and some may even have bowlegs.

However, Machida Sonoko's long legs are in no way inferior to Kasumigaoka Utaha's. Such perfect, model-like long legs are very rare in Japan.

Machida Sonoko wore light makeup today, so light that it was barely noticeable unless you looked closely; it looked very natural. Her short hair was meticulously styled, with a light blue, slanted butterfly-shaped headband securing any stray hairs that might be blown around by the wind. This made her look like a character straight out of a painting, full of ethereal charm.

Li Wei simply couldn't understand why Machida Sonoko, who was so beautiful, was still single at almost 30 years old.

Are all the men around here blind?

That's not entirely true. When Machida Sonoko entered the restaurant, she had already attracted the attention of many men. As a result, many men had their ears pinched or their feet kicked by their female companions. For a time, although nothing seemed to have changed on the surface, the Western restaurant was actually in complete chaos.

This also made Li Wei curious. Since everyone around him was not blind, why would such a beautiful woman as Machida Sonoko remain single until now?

Li Wei thought about it and realized that this might involve Machida Sonoko's personal issues. He couldn't ask about such private matters, so he could only pretend not to know and not to be curious.

“Sister Yuanzi, you arrived five minutes earlier than agreed, so how can you say you’re late? You look radiant today; even I’m captivated,” Li Wei said with a smile.

Li Wei stood up and pulled out the chair opposite Machida Sonoko. Li Wei's movements were swift and elegant, flowing smoothly without making a sound.

"Thank you." Machida Sonoko sat down and said, "Thank you for your compliment. I'm very happy. I usually don't have time to dress up properly because of work, so today is a rare opportunity. To receive your praise, Li Weijun, is the best gift I could receive today."

"Sister Yuanzi, your words make me a little uncomfortable. There must be so many people in the library pursuing you that they'd have to line up, right?" Li Wei said with a smile.