A Single Person's Infinite Wonderful Life

Chapter 100. Class Reunion

Because both of them are high school students, they are unable to drive themselves.

Although Li Wei is actually a college student and has a driver's license, he passed a special driving test in Japan before studying abroad and is very familiar with the operation of right-hand drive vehicles.

However, his current status means he cannot drive any motor vehicles. Although there are no restrictions on motorcycles, Li Wei is not particularly fond of them, so he and Kasumigaoka Utaha still opted for the expensive taxi.

Li Wei is not short of money at all, so he takes taxis for his daily travels, which is something that most ordinary Japanese people would not do. In their eyes, Li Wei is just burning money.

The reunion was held at a high-end restaurant in the Minato Ward. The restaurant had been booked out for the entire day, making it the domain of Kasumigaoka Utaha and her middle school classmates.

The taxi arrived at its destination. Li Wei looked at the familiar building and couldn't help but think to himself, "This really is a return to an old haunt." When he first heard the name, Li Wei wondered if it was just a coincidence. But when he actually arrived, he realized that the venue for the class reunion was the same Western restaurant where he had last met Machida Sonoko.

"To be honest, I didn't expect those guys to invite me. I wasn't very popular in middle school. I didn't have any real enemies, but I didn't have any friends either. To be honest, I'm quite surprised that they still remember me," Kasumigaoka Utaha said with a sigh.

"This reunion is only for female students and their partners. I guess some girl wants to show off her current life. Otherwise, the reunion wouldn't have excluded male students," Li Wei said.

Kasumigaoka Utaha took Li Wei's hand, and the two walked forward. After going up to the third floor, they showed their invitations to the waiter at the door and entered the restaurant.

Li Wei observed the surrounding environment. Unlike the last time he came here, the layout of the restaurant had been changed for this gathering. The original layout of the restaurant had been transformed into a long table for a buffet, with all kinds of exquisite dishes on the table for the guests to take. A group of girls dressed in their finest clothes were chatting and laughing together, some with their male companions, and some alone.

It's clear that the girls attending this reunion really valued the gathering and wanted to leave a perfect impression on their old classmates.

It has to be said that girls always try to be strong in this regard. Even if they are not doing very well, they will give others the impression that they are doing very well and try every means to make others envious of them.

"That's really exaggerated. Some girls even wore evening gowns. While it's good to take class reunions seriously, isn't this a bit over the top?" Li Wei said softly.

“That’s normal, darling. You can hardly understand a girl’s desire to express herself. Every girl wants to be the most dazzling star in the room,” Kasumigaoka Utaha whispered in response.

Kasumigaoka Utaha didn't have many friends during middle school, so no acquaintances came over to chat with her.

But when she and Li Wei entered the restaurant, the handsome man and beautiful woman had already attracted everyone's attention.

In the venue, the men all turned their gazes to Kasumigaoka Utaha, who resembled the moon goddess, while the women turned their gazes to Li Wei, who resembled the sun god.

With his highly perceptive abilities, Li Wei could sense the emotional shifts in the people staring at him; the girls in the hall were looking at him with fervent eyes. Although Li Wei was quite confident in his own charm, he hadn't expected it to be so widespread.

Li Wei knew he had aroused the hostility of all the men in the room, though he didn't care about such things at all.

Li Wei's excellent hearing allowed him to clearly hear the whispers of the girls around him. They thought they were speaking quietly enough, but little did they know that Li Wei had heard their conversations completely.

"That girl... I think it's Kasumigaoka Utaha, right? I haven't seen her for two years, and she's gotten even prettier."

"So it was her! That witch who was hated by all the girls in the school! How awful! She stole all the limelight!"

"Look, the guy next to Kasumigaoka Utaha is so handsome! Why does she get such a handsome boyfriend? Why can't I find a boyfriend? This is not fair!"

"You should save your breath. Your temper has already scared away several boys. If you don't change it, finding a boyfriend this semester will be an impossible task for you."

"I'm just saying, does any of you dare to go up and ask that boy for his phone number?"

"That's that witch's boyfriend. I don't want to mess with her. Sigh, it's such a pity that such a handsome and tall guy has fallen into that witch's hands..."

Listening to the girls' gossip, Li Wei felt a little embarrassed. Although it felt nice to be liked, having these things said in front of him made him feel like he was going through a punishment game. Was this some kind of shame play?

Kasumigaoka Utaha took Li Wei's hand and found a secluded spot where no one was around to sit down.

Li Wei could sense Kasumigaoka Utaha's restraint. After all, the experiences during her middle school years had left an indelible mark on her. To her, her so-called old classmates could be considered "enemies" in some ways.

Given this situation of being surrounded by enemies, it's understandable that Li Wei would feel nervous about Kasumigaoka Utaha.

"Don't worry, with me here, nothing can harm you. Today, you're the leading lady of the entire event, so show some of your leading lady spirit!" Li Wei gently patted Kasumigaoka Utaha's back, encouraging her.

Chapter 101. The Inevitable Trouble-Finding at Class Reunions

"Thank you for your encouragement, dear, but seeing these people reminds me of my middle school days, and it makes me feel nauseous," Kasumigaoka Utaha said with a wry smile.

Kasumigaoka Utaha thought she had a strong heart; if it were someone else, even if they received an invitation to the class reunion, they might not have had the courage to come.

Her disgust for these girls had escalated from psychological to physical; just seeing their faces made her lose her appetite. It has to be said that eating a hearty breakfast before going out was indeed the right choice.

Although Li Wei and Kasumigaoka Utaha found a corner to sit down, the two of them were the most eye-catching people in the room, stealing the spotlight from all the other men and women. Even though they were in a corner, they still attracted a lot of attention.

“Nobody’s come up to talk to us. It looks like we can just sit here until we leave,” Li Wei chuckled softly.

“That’s actually better. We can leave after noon. They plan to go singing in the afternoon, but I’m not interested. I can just leave when it’s time.” Kasumigaoka Utaha gently twirled her bracelet. It was a gift from Li Wei, so she wore it on her wrist. When she was nervous, playing with the bracelet could help relieve the tension to some extent.

Li Wei nodded. In that case, it would be equivalent to just accompanying Kasumigaoka Utaha to go through the motions.

Li Wei looked around the entire party venue and did not find a very obvious central figure. Most of the girls participating in the party were in small groups, with only about twenty girls in total and only a dozen or so male companions. The atmosphere was relatively good.

However, the moment Li Wei finished thinking that sentence, he sensed a hostility so obvious that it was made without any attempt to conceal it. Li Wei turned his head and looked in the direction of the hostility. It was a tall girl with a slightly flamboyant style of dress. Although her figure and appearance could not compare to Kasumigaoka Utaha, she could still be called a beauty. The only minor flaw was that her cheekbones were a little high, which made her seem somewhat mean at first glance.

However, given the level of malice she exuded, Li Wei felt that the girl herself was quite mean. It just goes to show that the saying "the face reflects the heart" is indeed true; you can see a lot in the details.

Behind the tall girl was a smiling young man. The young man was dressed in a well-fitting casual outfit and gave off a refined and gentle vibe. Judging from the distance between him and the girl, he was probably her male companion.

The tall girl walked up to Kasumigaoka Utaha, looked down at her, and said with a smile, "Isn't this Kasumigaoka Utaha? Why aren't you chatting with us old classmates? Are you hiding here because you think we old classmates aren't worthy to talk to you?"

The tall girl's laughter was slightly shrill, and her eyes were long and narrow like a fox's when she laughed. She was beautiful, but she gave people a sinister feeling that she was not to be trifled with.

"Excuse me, who are you? I didn't have any friends in middle school, so I don't remember you." Kasumigaoka Utaha looked a little confused. This reaction made the tall girl feel like she had punched thin air. Not only did she fail to embarrass Kasumigaoka Utaha, but she also made herself look like a clown.

The handsome boy next to the tall girl gently tugged at her arm and whispered, "Never mind, it's a class reunion today. Let's not make things unpleasant for everyone." Unlike the tall girl who gave off an overbearing vibe, the handsome boy had a reserved air about him, which is a common trait among most Japanese people—they dislike trouble.

I neither like to cause trouble for others, nor do I like others to cause trouble for me.

The tall girl gently pushed the handsome boy's hand away, her voice not much lowered, and said, "Heh, are you still hung up on this vixen? She doesn't even know you exist, why are you worrying about her? Besides, you're mine now, why are you siding with outsiders?"

Faced with the tall woman's questioning, her male companion couldn't help but smile wryly. Having a partner with such a strong personality must be quite a difficult thing.

...ask for flowers.

Li Wei could sense the boy's emotions; a complex mix of feelings.

Moreover, Li Wei felt that the way the two of them interacted was not like that of a couple, but rather like that of a superior and subordinate in a company.

Li Wei has two guesses about this situation. The first is that the boy owes the girl a great favor, and he has no choice but to repay it in this way, which is somewhat like the feeling of "the young woman has nothing to repay you with but her body" in ancient novels.

The second possibility is that this guy is probably the son-in-law of a tall woman who has moved in with her family. Only such an unequal relationship could allow such a completely unconventional and subservient relationship to exist in a place like Japan where male chauvinism is rampant.

What Li Wei didn't know was that both of his conjectures were very close to the truth.

Li Wei had a look of anticipation on his face. He had quite a variety of interests. Besides various otaku hobbies, he especially enjoyed watching other people suffer. Every time he watched a silly video on the internet, he would burst into laughter.

For him, watching others' misfortunes is a very enjoyable way to pass the time.

Kasumigaoka Utaha didn't have Li Wei's hearing as good, so she was quite surprised to see the girl who had come looking for trouble arguing with her boyfriend. Li Wei held Kasumigaoka Utaha's slender hand and whispered, "Don't panic. I want to see what she's up to." The handsome boy muttered to himself, "Weren't you also staring intently at the boy next to Kasumigaoka Utaha?"

Although he spoke softly, the tall girl still heard him. Her expression instantly changed, becoming somewhat ferocious and angry: "You have no right to talk to me like that! If I hadn't pleaded with my father, you would be selling alcohol at a male escort club by now! Your whole family wouldn't even have a place to stay!"

Li Wei's eyes lit up. Good heavens, there really is a hidden story here! A spoiled young lady and a poor boy—this juicy gossip is really tempting.

Chapter 102. Citrus Scent?

Li Wei shared his abilities with Kasumigaoka Utaha.

Li Wei's voice echoed in Kasumigaoka Utaha's mind.

(It's me, Shiyu. I'm going to share part of my listening experience with you now, so you can also see this good show.)

(Honey, is this what they call a spiritual dialogue?)

(I guess so, just watching the show, watching the show.)

Kasumigaoka Utaha felt that her hearing had suddenly become much more sensitive, and she could hear all kinds of subtle sounds very clearly, which made her a little unaccustomed to it.

However, thanks to her hearing, she clearly heard the whispers between the tall girl and the handsome boy.

The argument between the two women stunned her. She hadn't expected that the tall girl, who had come to pick a fight with her, would end up like this.

Kasumigaoka Utaha, nicknamed "953," looked at Li Wei's profile with a slight look of surprise.

The tall girl whispered to the handsome boy, "Today is my class reunion. I don't want to argue with you. Go over to the piano and play a piece to show off your talent."

The handsome young man said softly, "I'm not used to this grand piano. I'm afraid the performance won't meet your expectations."

"I told you to do it! Just do it! Don't give me any reasons. I don't care how well you play, just play it!" the tall girl said domineeringly.

The handsome young man's smile was particularly bitter. Li Wei and Kasumigaoka Utaha, who were listening nearby, were both surprised and sighed inwardly. This unknown young man really had it tough, having ended up with such a partner.

The tall girl said to Kasumigaoka Utaha, "You're lucky today. I don't want to argue with you on such a good day."

The tall girl left after saying that, without speaking to anyone she knew. She just sat there with her arms crossed, sulking.

With the annoying person gone, Kasumigaoka Utaha breathed a sigh of relief and said, "How could I not know who she is? But I don't want to deal with her because she's just too troublesome. Although she has principles, her personality is really annoying."

"It's already quite good that there are any bottom lines, considering the serious campus problems in Japan," Li Wei said.

Kasumigaoka Utaha said, "Actually, in a way, I have to thank her. With her as a shield, I didn't experience any direct bullying during my three years of middle school. How could I not know her name? Her name is Yamashiro Ren. Her family owns a company. Although they can't compare to Eriri's family, they are still people that ordinary people can only look up to."

Li Wei said with a smile, "I don't think she has that many friends."

Kasumigaoka Utaha nodded and said, "If I'm rejected by other girls because of my face, then she ruined her chances with her personality. She doesn't have any friends, only followers who gather around her for various reasons. But I won't thank her, because she was one of the people who caused me trouble back then."

Kasumigaoka Utaha knew the other person's mindset. Back then, Yamashiro Ren treated her as his own exclusive toy. His strong and twisted possessiveness, while causing Kasumigaoka Utaha a lot of trouble, also protected her from harassment by others to some extent.

Fortunately, Yamashiro Ren still had some bottom line, so Kasumigaoka Utaha only needed to deal with her. She didn't encounter any real attacks, such as having glue smeared on her seat, thumbtacks scattered in her sneakers, or her textbooks hidden. Kasumigaoka Utaha didn't encounter any of these extreme situations, thanks to Yamashiro Ren.

After a spiritual dialogue with Kasumigaoka Utaha, Li Wei discovered that Yamashiro Ren, in a sense, had protected Kasumigaoka Utaha for three whole years.

Li Wei looked in the direction of Yamashiro Ren and found that the other party was looking at him with hatred. At this moment, Li Wei realized that the malice just now was not directed at Kasumigaoka Utaha, but at him.

However, because the two were sitting too close together, and because of the angle, Kasumigaoka Utaha was positioned between him and Yamashiro Ren, he interpreted the malice directed at him as malice directed at Kasumigaoka Utaha… …Li Wei thought to himself, "Holy crap, this situation is probably going to turn into a 'citrus-scented' scenario."