A Single Person's Infinite Wonderful Life

The dragon smiled and said, "Very well! A gentleman's word is as good as his bond."

After the agreement was reached, everyone was happy, and Li Wei symbolically tested Long's strength. As the leader of the Thief Village, and the one who single-handedly wiped out the entire village, Long's strength surpassed that of Takuma Sakazaki and Chin Gentsai, among others. Considering his age, his talent was evident.

Chapter 318. Athena Asamiya's Dream

Li Wei and his group stayed in the Flying Thief Village for two days. The villagers were very hospitable. When Li Wei and his group left, their car was filled with all kinds of local specialties. Although these local specialties may not be worth much money, they contained the villagers' goodwill.

Especially after learning that Li Wei and his group had come to deliver special invitations to the King of Fighters tournament and had also brought a big order to the village, Li Wei and his group's reputation in the Thief Village immediately rose to the Honored level.

After sending out the two invitations from the Chong Kingdom, Li Wei had nothing else to do for the time being. His plans were now nearing completion. Whatever happened, the Giss puppet and the Krauser puppet would handle it all; there was almost nothing that required his physical presence.

That's why Li Wei decided to return to Japan. After all, there's nothing to do in South Town. Compared to going back to South Town, going to Japan would allow him to try and squeeze some points out of Goenitz.

On the not-so-good highway, the luxury RV moved forward unhurriedly. Li Wei observed his homeland with his eyes, seeing vast areas that had not yet undergone modern development, full of natural charm.

Among the group, the three youngest girls sat in the front passenger seat, chatting about their experiences along the way.

All three were very familiar with the Japanese language, so they had no difficulty communicating.

Shiranui Butterfly said, "The so-called thief village is like a ninja village in Japan. I see that every villager there has traces of martial arts training on their body."

“Isn’t that a village? How could it be a ninja village? I’ve been to the Kisaragi-ryu ninja village, and I’ve also been to the Shiranui ninja village where you guys used to be. They feel completely different!” Yuri Sakazaki said with a hint of surprise. Shiranui Cho said, “But they are thieves, thieves from Okinawa. Aren’t they the same kind of people as ninjas from Japan? Anyway, the jobs they take aren’t as clean.”

Athena Asamiya, standing to the side, watched the two chatting animatedly, unsure of what to say. The topics they were discussing were already beyond her knowledge.

Li Wei caught a glimpse of Athena Asamiya's hesitant expression out of the corner of his eye. Gripping the steering wheel, he said, "Athena, from now on, you'll be staying with us. What are your plans for the future?" "Plans?" Athena Asamiya seemed confused.

Li Wei said, "That's right. Whether it's a wish or a goal, as long as you can think of it and it's not something immoral, then I will try my best to help you." Athena Asamiya recalled the picture book her master had brought back from outside, the contents of which were wonderful and diverse.

"I love singing, and I want to sing for everyone," Athena Asamiya said, expressing her wish and goal. Shiranui Cho looked over curiously and asked, "Athena, do you also want to become an idol?"

"An idol?" Athena Asamiya was a little taken aback. She was still somewhat shy and not as outgoing and carefree as she would be in the future.

Shiranui Butterfly nodded, her voice unconsciously rising slightly as she said, "Li Wei-kun has prepared my sisters and me to become idols. After returning to Japan this time, we'll be debuting as idols very soon. We'll be singing and dancing on a huge stage, letting everyone know how amazing we are!"

Athena Asamiya looked at Li Wei with curiosity. She didn't expect that Li Wei was not only distributing invitations to the King of Fighters tournament, but also someone who was cultivating idols.

Li Wei laughed and said, "If Athena wants to be on stage, I can help you achieve your goal. As for the idol industry, I personally believe that interest outweighs profit, so you don't need to worry about taking on all sorts of random variety shows or commercial performances. However, you still need to hold your own solo concert, so you have to understand that."

Athena Asamiya nodded. She didn't know much about this, so she just listened to whatever Li Wei said. Besides, she simply wanted to stand on stage and sing; as for how to achieve this goal and dream, she had no idea.

After all, Athena Asamiya is still just a teenage girl, and everything about her is shrouded in a dreamy filter. Little does she know that even as a superpowered person, she will have to endure a lot of hardship if she wants to enter the idol industry.

Yuri Sakazaki, standing to the side, rested her chin on her hands, a look of envy on her face, and said, "I really envy you guys. You can actually become idols. I sing off-key, and I'm so stiff when I dance. Even if I wanted to become an idol, I couldn't. Besides, I can't get past my family. My dad is a very old-fashioned person. He would never allow me to do these things."

Li Wei laughed and said, "It's not appropriate to talk about your father like that behind his back. Uncle Zhuo is only keeping you out of the limelight because he's worried about you. In that circle, without the protection of someone powerful, it's easy to suffer."

Just like Marilyn Monroe in this world, her experiences were even more tragic than those in the real world. As the dream lover of countless men in Taiwan, she was driven to suicide by gas poisoning by rumors because she refused to be subjected to unspoken rules.

In any country's entertainment industry, power and money transactions are involved. Girls who enter this industry with dreams must become corrupt and assimilate into the industry if they want to make it. Only in this way can they have a chance to succeed.

Not every girl is like Mai Shiranui and others, and now we have to add Athena Asamiya. Before they even debut, huge amounts of capital are already working on their behalf.

With enormous capital, coupled with the Kagura family's influence and status within the Japanese elite system, it's safe to say that even if 080, Mai Shiranui, and Athena Asamiya were completely useless, Li Wei would have a way to make them famous, not to mention that their innate qualities were already excellent.

“I’m very good at fighting!” Yuri Sakazaki said stubbornly.

Li Wei laughed and said, "What's the use of being able to fight? In this industry, it's not about who can fight the most. It's about who has the widest network and who has the most money. If you, Yuri, only stay in the fighting world, Uncle Takuma's influence is there, and not many people will make things difficult for you. But if you rashly enter the entertainment industry, even Uncle Takuma can't protect you. And in this industry, without anyone to protect you, you will witness the darkest side of human nature."

Yuri Sakazaki stopped being stubborn. Although Li Wei's tone was calm, Yuri knew that Li Wei was not lying, and he had no need to intimidate her in this way. Therefore, Li Wei was probably talking about the current state of that industry.

"Is this industry really as terrifying as Li Weijun described?" Yuri Sakazaki asked curiously.

“For an ordinary, pretty girl without any connections, it’s a thorny path full of traps. Even if she eventually succeeds, she has to give up her dignity and her body,” Li Wei said with a smile.

Yuri Sakazaki shrank back and said, "Then I might as well just go to school honestly, try to get into a medical school, and become an ordinary doctor."

Chapter 319. Your Sister's got your back.

Li Wei and his companions spent some time traveling by plane to Xiangjiang. Since they weren't in a rush, they spent a few days exploring Xiangjiang before leisurely returning to Japan. The Xiangjiang River now gave Li Wei the feeling of watching an old Hong Kong movie, only from a first-person perspective.

Although Xiangjiang is now considered an international metropolis, it still seems somewhat outdated to Li Wei, who came from a later era. Of course, this can also be seen as a kind of nostalgic charm. Being able to see the various street scenes from old Hong Kong movies and eat authentic cart noodles full of the flavor of that era, from a tourism perspective, Li Wei can't find anything wrong with it.

If everyone comes back in twenty or thirty years, they won't be able to experience this feeling anymore.

However, the Xiangjiang River is ultimately just a place to pass through. Although there are many interesting places, it is not a place where a group of people should stay for long.

Before leaving, Li Wei took a group of girls to a local gambling ship, where they went on a gambling spree and won several million Hunan dollars in one go before leaving.

Of course, the gambling ship with its triad background wouldn't let Li Wei, this mainland guy, take the money so easily. Right after Li Wei and the group of girls disembarked, they sent men to chase and kill him.

Li Wei was no pushover either; he "executed" the gangsters who chased after him from a distance without alerting the girls around him.

The girls thought the local casinos in Xiangjiang were quite well-behaved, little did they know that it was Li Wei's powerful strength that made them follow the rules this time.

After exchanging their winnings for US dollars, the group flew to Japan and landed successfully at Tokyo Metropolitan International Airport.

After getting off the plane, Athena Asamiya looked around curiously. Although she was born in Japan, she was abandoned by her parents when she was seven years old. After Chin Gentsai took her in, he took her to Okinawa. She hadn't returned for several years.

Life in Chongguo, though not as convenient as in Japan, was the happiest period of her life. She didn't have to suffer from her parents' emotional abuse, nor did she have to worry about being called a monster by other children. All she had to do every day was practice her martial arts, and she could occasionally watch TV. She quite liked this kind of life.

Looking at Athena Asamiya's cautious demeanor, Li Wei gently patted her head and smiled, "Athena, you were born in Japan, and now you're back. This time, you'll have a better life here. Since Chin Gentsai entrusted you to me, I will certainly fulfill my responsibilities."

Li Wei's words were somewhat ambiguous. Athena felt a little shy upon hearing them, and she secretly glanced at Li Wei. He was the most handsome man she had ever seen, without a doubt. Such a handsome and gentle older brother, treating her so kindly, unconsciously stirred up ambiguous thoughts in her.

Athena Asamiya, who is in her adolescence, has a basic understanding of feelings between men and women. Although she is still a little confused, she realizes that she has to do something.

As Li Wei stepped out of the airport, he saw the Kagura sisters who had come to pick him up. Knowing that Li Wei had a large group of people with him, the Kagura family had prepared a bus.

A group of people came up to the Kagura sisters. Kagura Maki, with her sharp eyes, noticed from a distance that there was another girl next to Li Wei.

When the group of people walked up to her, Kagura Manki laughed and said, "Li Wei-kun, did you bring back another cute little girl on this trip to Chongguo?"

Seeing Kagura Maki's jealous expression, Li Wei brought Asamiya Athena in front of him, placed his hands on her shoulders, pushed her forward, and said, "Let me introduce you. This is Asamiya Athena. She was born in Japan and was abandoned by her parents when she was seven years old. Then she was taken to Okinawa by an old man. Now, for some reason, that old man has entrusted her to me."

Kagura Maki looked at Athena Asamiya with a light in her eyes. Athena Asamiya possessed a unique charm that appealed to both men and women, easily arousing the protective instincts of older women. Shiranui Butterfly, on the other hand, was about the same age as Athena Asamiya, but possessed a natural allure. Even at a young age, she was already captivating and had a greater attraction for men.

In contrast, Athena Asamiya, with her cute style, is more likely to win the favor of older women.

Chizuru Kagura looked surprised and said, "Such a cute child, and they were abandoned. Parents like that are really unfit."

Li Wei said, "Because Athena is a superhuman, she showed her uniqueness in childhood, but her parents did not understand this and thought she was a monster, so they abandoned her in the deep mountains."

When Li Wei first learned of this, he felt somewhat uncomfortable. Li Wei didn't consider himself a good person, but he would never abandon his own child. Even tigers don't eat their cubs, so in Li Wei's eyes, someone who abandons their child is even more despicable than a villain like himself.

The Kagura sisters did not look too good. Abandoning a child, if it is just left in an unfamiliar city, at least leaves the abandoned child with a glimmer of hope. But leaving it in the deep mountains means that they do not want the abandoned child to live at all.

A child in the deep mountains, with no way to contact the outside world, and without enough food and warm clothing, would generally find it difficult to survive for more than 72 hours.

After learning about Athena Asamiya's background, the Kagura sisters felt a pang of pity for her.

Kagura Maki, a man of strong emotions, even wanted to take action to find the couple who had abandoned Athena Asamiya and teach them a lesson when the time was right.

If it were just simple abandonment, Kagura wouldn't be so angry. But abandoning Athena in the deep mountains meant that they had no intention of letting Athena live. She hated such cruel parents.

Kagura Maki gently hugged Asamiya Athena and said softly, "V is such a cute yet pitiful child. From now on, you can live here. With your older sister protecting you, no one will be able to bully you."

Although the Kagura family is not among the top-tier members of the Japanese aristocratic circle, they are still considered to be in the first tier. While their wealth is not particularly abundant, they have extensive connections and wield considerable influence.

With Kagura Manki's name on the list, Athena can operate with the Kagura family's name wherever she goes in Japan, and no one will dare to make things difficult for her. In this land, the Kagura family is far more advantageous than outsiders like Li Wei. No matter how powerful Li Wei is, he's still an outsider, while the Kagura family are natives.

Chapter 320. A Good Show

Li Wei planned to rest for a while. As for the remaining special invitation letters, the puppets Gis and Krauser had already arranged for people to deliver them. Both puppets sent their subordinates to deliver the special invitation letters that Li Wei was too lazy to go to.

Meanwhile, Li Wei is preparing to promote his two idol groups, allowing Japanese people of this era to experience music from the future ahead of time.

The King of Fighters tournament is only a part of life, not the whole of it. Li Wei is not a true fighter, so his emphasis on the King of Fighters tournament is merely out of self-interest.

Furthermore, since he doesn't plan to participate in the competition, there's nothing wrong with him starting to enjoy life now.

Led by the Kagura family and funded by Geese Puppet, a new management company was established in Japan. Although it was only called a "studio," its substantial funds completely overwhelmed a number of talent agencies.

Sitting in the agency's boss's office, Li Wei felt something was missing. Looking around, he saw the luxuriously decorated office, located in a high-rise building in Marunouchi, Chiyoda Ward, offering a panoramic view of much of Tokyo. Li Wei realized he needed a secretary. Before Goenitz found them and activated their Awakened 080 abilities, Mature and Weiss had both been living their own lives. After their awakening, Goenitz had assigned them to Rugal's side. Currently, Mature was a struggling office worker, while Weiss was a wandering backpacker, drifting around Europe.

Li Wei was a man of great initiative. The next day, he went to the trading company where Mai Zhuo worked, intending to discuss with the owner of the trading company across the street how to poach Mai Zhuo.

Mature's ability to maintain her position alongside Rugal demonstrates her genuine skill. Rugal, while outwardly appearing gentlemanly, is actually quite ruthless and despises useless people. Therefore, if Mature and Vis were merely decorative figures, Rugal would not have shown Goenitz any respect and would have simply kicked them out.

Li Wei arrived downstairs at the trading company where Mai Zhuo worked; however, through his senses, he witnessed a rather interesting scene.

At this moment, Mai Zhuo was grabbing a young man by the collar, lifting him up with one hand, and slapping him repeatedly with the other, making the man's cheeks swell.

"You bastard! I've put up with you for so long. You've been harassing me ever since I started working here, and now you dare to hint at it? Today, even if it costs me this job, I'll beat you to death!"

Mai Zhuo kicked the man in the groin. The middle-aged man, who was being held up, turned liver-colored instantly. He tried to cover his groin with his hands, but because Mai Zhuo was holding him up, he couldn't reach it and could only kick his legs wildly.

The owner of the Mediterranean-style hair salon turned pale with fright upon seeing this and exclaimed, "Mai Zhuo! Stop it! Do you know who you're hitting? This is the young master of the conglomerate behind the company! He's giving you face by respecting you, why are you doing something like this?!"

Mature shouted, "Shut up! Kappa, do you think I don't know you always look at me with those lecherous eyes? If it weren't for this bastard, you probably would have already made your move. Do you really think I'm easy to bully?! We haven't even started settling our score with you yet!"

The owner of the Mediterranean-style hair salon was intimidated by Mai Zhuo's imposing presence. Mai Zhuo usually gave people a gentle and intellectual feeling, never caused trouble, and everyone around her thought she had a good temper.

However, Mai Zhuo has now overturned the perceptions of her colleagues who were watching the spectacle. This hardworking and beautiful mixed-race girl is actually such a feisty person. Everyone around is glad that they have no grudge against Mai Zhuo. That hard kick to the groin made the male office workers watching feel the pain and involuntarily cover their groin areas.

That kick was incredibly powerful; everyone seemed to hear the sound of a testicle shattering. The pain was unbearable for a man, and just watching it terrified those around.

Not to mention these onlookers, even Li Wei downstairs (cgci) felt a phantom limb pain. The mature and steady beautiful older sister in the game never expected to have such a violent side.

However, putting himself in her shoes, Li Wei could understand Mai Zhuo's anger. Workplace harassment is indeed a disgusting thing, especially for a mature and charming woman like Mai Zhuo, who is more likely to attract trouble because of her temperament.

"You crazy woman! Let me go! Do you know who I am?!" said the young man who was being lifted up.