Living in Tokyo, starting with a lifestyle-related job

Erina had just finished eating when she hurriedly opened the package in front of her, eager to see what birthday present Bai Feng had bought for her.

Ayaka Sato was also very curious about what gift Shirafumi had bought for Erina.

Shiro Shiro stood by without saying a word, simply watching the scene with a smile.

Not a moment.

Erina opened the package and took out the box inside.

When she saw that it was the latest model of the Apple phone, she was overjoyed.

"Ahhh, it's the new phone I've always wanted!"

Erina, holding her phone, excitedly jumped around on the spot.

When Sato Ayaka saw that Shirokaze had bought such an expensive phone for Erina, she covered her mouth in surprise:

"Bai Feng, why did you buy Erina such an expensive phone?"

"I remember this phone cost at least 300,000 yen."

"It's very precious!"

"You haven't received your royalties yet, where did you get so much money?"

Shiro Kaede paused, knowing that Erina had cried when she found out he had borrowed money to open a coffee shop, and now that his aunt knew, she would probably cry even harder.

He'd already coaxed several girls today, but he really didn't want to keep doing it, so he quickly came up with an excuse:

"Ahem, although I haven't received my novel's royalties yet, I can still get a little advance."

"Thinking about Erina's birthday, I asked the editor for an advance on some money, and I'll pay her back later."

Ayaka Sato said worriedly:

"It's not good to lend money to others."

"And to borrow 300,000 yen all at once?"

"Was interest charged?"

"Why don't you pay back the money for me in advance? It'll be better if the editor doesn't have a bad impression of you later."

Shiro Kaede quickly shook his head and said:

"It's okay, it's okay. Although I said I was asking the editor for an advance, it will eventually be deducted from my royalties."

"So it only looks like a loan, but in reality, the money is still deducted from my own account, and it doesn't cost the editor a single penny."

Upon hearing this, Ayaka Sato finally breathed a sigh of relief and smiled:

"So this is ah."

"But if you really borrow more than 300,000 yuan, your aunt is really worried that something bad will happen."

"Because you see, most people who borrow money have to pay interest. When the interest compoundes, it can be very troublesome if you can't pay it back."

"It might even require mortgaging the house to pay it back."

“If this house is really gone, I really don’t know how to face your parents.”

"So you should never lend money unless absolutely necessary. Even if you do, you should ask your aunt first. You absolutely cannot hide anything from her. If the money gets to the point that your aunt can't pay it back, that would be a really bad situation, you know?"

As Sato Ayaka thought about it, she felt a wave of fear wash over her and looked at Bai Feng with great concern, hoping he would understand.

Shiro Kaede knew his aunt would react this way, which was why he didn't want to tell her about borrowing money to open a shop. After coughing twice, he lied and said:

"Don't worry, that kind of thing won't happen."

Erina Kamishiro was so happy that she didn't hear what Bai Feng said at all and was just messing around with her phone.

Seeing this, Shiro Kaede gently rubbed her cheek and said:

"After you take the phone, you still need to study hard, do you hear me?"

Erina was overjoyed and not at all angry that he was rubbing her cheeks. She nodded and smiled.

"Hehe, don't worry, studying is easy, isn't it?"

Bai Feng smiled, then said nothing more, began washing up, and returned to his room.

After coming back.

He continued to accumulate professional experience as always, striving to level up as quickly as possible.

Around midnight.

He stopped grinding for experience, opened the panel, and decided to check his class status.

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Occupation: Writer

[Level: LV4]

[Experience: 2011/3000]

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Occupation: Magician

[Level: LV3]

[Experience: 480/1000]

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Besides these two professions, the student and chef professions are still a long way off due to the excessive experience required.

Shiro Kaede didn't pay much attention to it then, planning to check back when he was almost ready to level up.

After reading the professional experience.

Shiro Shiro lay down on the bed, preparing to reply to the messages on his phone before going to sleep.

After replying to some insignificant messages,

He mainly looked at the messages sent by Chinatsu Igarashi, Rika Maejima, Hina Watanabe, Mirai Chitanda, and Kirisa Hojo.

Bai Feng first clicked on the message that Igarashi Chinatsu sent around 10 o'clock.

[Chinatsu Igarashi: (><) Congratulations! You're amazing, Kamishiro-kun! Your novel, *White Night*, is incredibly popular today, receiving rave reviews online!]

[Kamidai Bai Feng: Thank you. 】

The message was answered immediately.

[Chinatsu Igarashi: Your new novel, *White Night*, had an initial print run of 8,000 copies, 3,000 more than other new authors' books, and it sold out immediately! I have a feeling that at this rate, the sales of this novel will definitely surpass your previous novel, *I Want to Eat Your Pancreas*!]

Shiro Shiro was very happy to see that the sales would be even higher than the previous book.

No matter what, he's currently short of money to upgrade his career. If his novels sell well, it means his income will be even better.

Moreover, the profit share for this book, "White Night Walk," is even higher than that for the previous book, "I Want to Eat Your Pancreas."

That was originally 30%, while "Journey Under the Midnight Sun" is 50%!

Therefore, the income will only be higher.

However, I wonder if the royalties will be enough to unlock both professions at once.

Shiro Shiro was secretly looking forward to it.

[Kamishiro Shirofumi: That's great! But I'd like to ask, how many volumes are planned for this reprint?]

[Chinatsu Igarashi: The editor-in-chief and the team leader are very optimistic, saying that the first reprint will start at 100,000 copies, which is even higher than the 50,000 copies of your first book!]

One book costs 1500 yen, and if split 50%, 10 books would cost 7500 yen.

One hundred thousand copies would be 7500 million yen.

Thinking of this amount, Shiro Kaede couldn't help but feel a little excited.

But he quickly calmed down, because even a 100,000-copy reprint is still just a reprint.

It will take quite a while to sell all 100,000 copies.

It's unlikely, at least not this month.

But regardless, the combined income from these two novels will definitely be enough to get me a new job!

Just as Shiro was about to ask Igarashi Chinatsu some more questions, there was a knock on the door.

"Bai Feng, are you already asleep?"

Erina's voice came from the doorway.

Shiro Shiro was puzzled, wondering why Erina was knocking on the door so late.

He got out of bed, put on his shoes, walked to the door, and opened it.

The first thing that catches the eye is Erina, who is wearing a light pink nightgown.

Her pretty face was flushed, and she shyly peeked at Bai Feng.

"Bai Feng."

Chapter 360 Pear Blossom: I'm angry, I'm going to bother you!

Erina wore soft pajamas, a pink style with cute cartoon patterns that accentuated her sweetness.

Her soft, short hair was loose, her face was inexplicably flushed, and her big eyes revealed a lively expression that was a mixture of coquettishness and wildness.

Overall, Erina, dressed in pajamas, not only retains her cuteness but also exudes a warm and approachable charm, making people want to get closer to her.

Since he saw her often, Shiro Kaede wasn't too surprised. More curious than that, he asked, "What's wrong?"

Erina looked up at Bai Feng shyly, and said hesitantly, "It's past midnight now."

"It's past midnight," Shiro Shiro muttered with a frown, then suddenly realized and slapped his forehead, congratulating Erina Shiro, "Erina, happy sixteenth birthday."

Bai Feng's birthday is in August, and he is only sixteen years old now.

Erina is only a few months younger than him and just celebrated her birthday today, so she is only sixteen years old.

Erina Kamishiro had specifically timed her trip to be there, wanting to be the first to hear Bai Feng wish her a happy birthday. Now that she had heard him say that, she was already very satisfied.