A Single Person's Infinite Wonderful Life

Mai Zhuo sobbed softly, and Li Wei gently wiped away her tears with a smile on his face, showing no impatience whatsoever.

At the counter, the middle-aged owner of the coffee shop watched this scene with a knowing smile, as if he had been there all along. That's how it is when young lovers are in love, with ups and downs, just like a prime-time romance drama.

Mai Zhuo quickly stopped crying and realized that she had lost control of her emotions. She tried to break free from Li Wei's embrace, but Li Wei held her tightly and she couldn't break free.

"Someone's coming," Li Wei said softly.

Mai Zhuo also heard the sound of the door being opened forcefully, and the chaotic footsteps gradually approached. She held her breath, leaned against Li Wei's chest, and dared not look up.

A rough voice rang out.

"Boss! Have you seen a young couple? The woman is wearing a business suit, and the man is wearing casual clothes."

"I run a coffee shop here. There are too many people like you. How am I supposed to know which one you're talking about?" the owner's lazy voice rang out.

"We'll find it ourselves," the gruff voice said.

The footsteps grew closer, and Mai Zhuo pressed her face against Li Wei's chest, wrapping her arms around his waist. Li Wei, in turn, wrapped his arms around her waist and back, making them look like a couple kissing.

As the footsteps faded into the distance, and the door slammed shut, Mai Zhuo breathed a sigh of relief, and Li Wei released her at the opportune moment.

After leaving Li Wei's embrace, Mai Zhuo felt a void in her heart. Li Wei's embrace had been so warm, giving her an immense sense of security. For a moment, she wanted to stay in Li Wei's arms like that, forever. Li Wei looked out the window at the men in black suits quickly walking away and said, "These guys are really troublesome. I didn't expect they'd even found this place. We need to get rid of the source of the problem quickly." Mai Zhuo said, "They're much more capable than I imagined."

Li Wei said, "Being able to serve as a dog for the rich requires a certain level of skill, after all, the rich aren't stupid. Those guys are quite capable when it comes to searching."

In Li Wei's perception, the men in black suits were constantly narrowing their search area. If he hadn't used magic to reduce his and Mai Zhuo's presence, they would have already been discovered. Those "fierce dogs" have a very keen sense of smell.

"Are we safe for now?" Mai Zhuo asked uncertainly.

Li Wei walked to the bar, paid the bill, returned to his booth, and said, "Let's leave here first and go to my company. My company is in Marunouchi, Chiyoda Ward. That's not within the Toyoshima Group's sphere of influence, so they won't be able to find us anytime soon."

In Japan, conglomerates like to cultivate their own territories into "spheres of influence," somewhat like daimyo in the Warring States period. However, their wars have shifted from actual combat to economic competition. To protect their spheres of influence, conglomerates generally avoid causing trouble in other people's territories.

Chiyoda Ward is the Kagura family's stronghold and the area where their businesses are located. In other words, even the Toyoshima Group wouldn't dare to act recklessly in the heart of Japan. The Toyoshima Group doesn't have the power to flaunt its strength in the treacherous Chiyoda Ward.

To put it bluntly, the forces that have established themselves in Chiyoda Ward and Minato Ward are not to be underestimated. If the Toyoshima Group dares to cause trouble in these two areas, it is very likely to accidentally run into a brick wall. After all, these two areas are like the capital of the country. If you throw a brick at someone and it hits them, someone in that family will be on the government payroll.

Second-rate conglomerates like the Toyoshima Group can only swagger around in other areas; they wouldn't dare to cause trouble in Chiyoda Ward.

Ask for flowers.

Mai Zhuo was somewhat surprised. She hadn't expected that Li Wei's company was located in Marunouchi, Chiyoda Ward, where land is incredibly valuable. Being able to open a company in Marunouchi meant more than just being rich. After all, this was one of Japan's core financial districts.

Li Wei took Mai Zhuo away from the coffee shop and hailed a taxi to Marunouchi in Chiyoda Ward.

Looking at the luxuriously decorated office area, Mai Zhuo was incredibly surprised. Li Wei's company had a work atmosphere more like that of Europe and America, and every detail reflected the owner's taste and wealth.

Li Wei used his magic to renovate the entire interior of the company, removing all the flaws and refining the environment while maintaining the overall style, which is why it gives people a sense of understated luxury.

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Li Wei decorated and modified the public office area according to the standards of a banquet hall, while his private office was decorated in the style of an 18th-century European court, combined with modern elements, reaching the pinnacle of luxury.

Mai Zhuo noticed that the staff were more energetic than those at her previous trading company.

"Is this the office area...? It feels like I've entered the mansion of some ancient family," Mai Zhuo remarked.

Li Wei just smiled. As a person who pays attention to things, it's normal to be particular about this. This is one of his principles as a Minecraft building enthusiast. A house, whether it's the exterior or the interior, is just a pile of crap if it's not good-looking.

As a staunch wonder enthusiast, since he couldn't modify the building's exterior, he decided to perfect the interior design. This was his bottom line as a Minecraft building enthusiast.

Li Wei really enjoys the surprised expressions on other people's faces when they see his buildings. He used to occasionally post his Minecraft building saves online, just to hear others call him a "master".

Li Wei laughed and said, "It's barely passable. The renovation team isn't skilled enough, so they couldn't bring some of my ideas to life."

Li Wei didn't want to reveal that he had done all the interior work himself; after all, now was not the time to expose it.

Chapter 327. Private Secretary

Li Wei clapped his hands, drawing everyone's attention. Although Li Wei hadn't shown up when the company was established, he had visited the company a few times after it was set up, offering real money to encourage the employees and win their hearts.

The employees generally like Li Wei, a generous and easy-going boss, especially the female employees. They are so fond of Li Wei's charm that they wish they could marry him and become his wife.

Seeing that everyone's attention was on them, Li Wei stepped forward and said, "Let me introduce you all. This is Ms. Houhara Mai Zhuo, my personal secretary. From now on, all office procedures and documents will be handled by her. She is my representative, and you should respect her as you would me. If I find out that you are not cooperating with her work and cause problems in the operation of affairs, I will take it very seriously."

Although Li Wei always had a smiling expression, his inherent temperament was undeniable. Just by standing there, others could tell that this young man must have been in a high position for a long time, and he possessed the aura of a ruler.

That's why, although the agency's employees usually joke around with Li Wei, no one dares to mess with him when he gets serious.

The male staff members' eyes were all drawn to Mai Zhuo's pretty and mature figure. As a mixed-race woman, Mai Zhuo possessed the advantages of both East and West. She not only had the delicate face of the East but also the curvaceous figure of the West. Such a person could be said to be the dream lover of most normal men.

The male employees were filled with jealousy and envy towards Li Wei. After all, every man has fantasies of having multiple wives and concubines, but few can actually achieve this. However, their boss, Li Wei, was a winner in life who maintained ambiguous relationships with many beautiful women.

Mai Shiranui led the Shiranui-ryu ninjas, and the idol group they formed was called "Gokuraku Jodo". Their debut work was "Gokuraku Jodo", followed by "Ukiyo Genmu". Both songs are classical instruments combined with electronic style, which is a completely new style that is different from the mainstream of this era.

Athena Asamiya debuted directly as a solo artist. The song Li Wei prepared for her was a slightly electronic and sweet song called "Cat Dance".

The entire agency revolves around these two groups, so the staff are quite familiar with the girls in both groups. They also know that these two idol groups are practically Li Wei's harem, a situation that naturally makes many male staff members envious.

Now, the company has gained another stunning beauty with a Western flair, yet they still have no chance. It's obvious to everyone that Mai Zhuo and Li Wei have an unusual relationship, and it's very likely that, like the other girls, she has an ambiguous and unclear relationship with Li Wei.

Matsuki wasn't new to the workplace. Although the people were looking at her strangely, she still walked up to them and bowed politely before saying, "I'm Matsuki, the new secretary at the company. I'm a complete newbie, and I hope we can work well together."

Despite Li Wei's protection, Mai Zhuo always felt like she was living under someone else's roof. So when facing new colleagues, she maintained the same low-key and humble attitude as before. However, this was her true personality, so there was no need for her to pretend.

Mai Zhuo knew that this was the temporary shelter Li Wei had prepared for her. To preserve her dignity, Li Wei hadn't directly "kept" her; at least on the surface, he had given her a very formal job, allowing her to earn a living through her own labor. However, Mai Zhuo also knew very well that being Li Wei's secretary wasn't a job for just anyone. She had only gotten to this position by chance, so she had to produce results that would convince everyone. Only in this way could she silence those who gossiped behind her back.

After Mai Zhuo finished her self-introduction, Li Wei told his employees to continue with their work. Although the company only had two idol groups, there was still a lot of work to be done. Unlike those simple management companies, Li Wei was prepared to take the initiative to fund various activities for the two idol groups. He himself was the biggest sponsor and didn't need to depend on anyone else.

After leading Mai Zhuo into his private office, Li Wei sat down in his boss's chair, and to the right of the boss's desk was Mai Zhuo's secretary's desk...

Although she didn't have her own independent office space, the layout of the entire private office still provided her with considerable privacy. Because of the various objects that obscured the view, Li Wei couldn't directly see Mai Zhuo sitting at the secretary's desk when he was sitting in the boss's chair. This gave Mai Zhuo a sense that her privacy was being protected.

Although nothing, big or small, happens in the entire building or even the whole block can escape Li Wei's perception, there are still some things that need to be done.

The luxurious, palatial private office made Mai Zhuo feel somewhat uncomfortable. She felt that her net worth was not much more than a chair in this room.

Li Wei noticed Mai Zhuo's nervousness and laughed, "There's no need to feel uncomfortable. You can treat this place as your second home. There's a small lounge on one side of the office where you can take a nap or rest when you're tired."

Tonight, you can come back to where I am now. I'm staying with a friend; she's a very easy-going person.

Mai Zhuo nodded. She had no choice at the moment, so whatever Li Wei said went. Although Li Wei was a bit "domineering" so far, he was generally very gentlemanly and had not forced her to do anything she didn't like. Anyway, she was just taking it one step at a time. Staying by Li Wei's side seemed like a good option.

A short while later, Li Wei came with a stack of documents and began to explain to Mai Zhuo the work she was going to do next.

Mai Zhuo also discovered that this agency was different from other agencies. As the boss, Li Wei personally served as the manager of the two idol groups under the agency, and was also a producer with considerable skill in composing and writing lyrics.

At the same time, Li Wei also possesses a far-sighted vision that far surpasses that of ordinary people. In his work discussions with her, he demonstrated a terrifyingly broad perspective and bold predictions about the future, all of which amazed her.

Mai Zhuo felt that compared to her current boss, Li Wei, the boss of her previous trading company was nothing more than a lapdog who only knew how to wag its tail and beg for favors. He had no real skills whatsoever and was nothing but a piece of unusable garbage compared to Li Wei.

Chapter 328. The Ins and Outs of the Idol Industry

After listening to Li Wei's various explanations of the idol industry, Mai Zhuo discovered that this industry was a promising emerging industry with huge potential, much more promising than the traditional business industry she had worked in before.

Although Li Wei started this company with a playful attitude, his strong abilities mean that even if he was just joking around, his company has a brighter future than others.

Ultimately, the boss is the one who determines the development of a company. If the boss is good, the company will naturally thrive. If the boss is an idiot, then it is normal for the company to decline and go downhill.

Just like the trading company she used to work for, they were laying off employees every few days. Even the long-term employees who didn't leave were all anxious and no one could work in peace. Instead, they were trapped in office politics and scheming against each other all day long.

The brokerage firm founded by Li Wei does not follow the seniority-based system practiced by other Japanese companies. Instead, it adopts a brand-new high-salary employment system with high benefits and high compensation. However, it also has a system of mild punishment for the bottom performers once a year. This environment has stimulated the potential of the employees, but the punishment is not too severe, so as not to make the employees feel uneasy.

This new system, which differs from the current 26-year seniority system, is more like the system in Europe and America. Although it eliminates the upward mobility channel of accumulating time and seniority, it makes it easier for capable people to rise to the top, which is more conducive to the company's development overall.

While the seniority-based system enabled Japan to create an economic miracle, it has gradually fallen behind the times. This "iron rice bowl" system has led to the emergence of "office slackers," with everyone just coasting along, causing companies to gradually lose competitiveness. The traditional trading company she previously worked for was the most obvious example of the negative effects of the seniority-based system. Even as the company's economic performance continued to decline, most people were still thinking about just getting by, which was one of the reasons why the entire trading company was becoming increasingly sluggish.

With a system that encourages the best to rise to the top, coupled with high welfare benefits, the company founded by Levi has a vitality that far surpasses that of other companies. There is no absolute superiority or inferiority between the two systems; it simply depends on the era in which they are implemented.

"Boss, you're even more amazing than I imagined. The difference between people is just too great," Mai Zhuo exclaimed. Li Wei laughed and said, "I'm just standing on the shoulders of giants to look ahead. It's nothing special."

Although Li Wei possesses extraordinary thinking abilities, he could still achieve great things even without foresight. However, in the idol industry, Li Wei learned by observing how others had done it. With their successful experiences and his own reflection, replicating their success was not too difficult for him.

Moreover, as an otaku, although not an idol fanatic, he has a certain understanding of the development of idols and their historical context. He is clear about the rise and fall of idols, as well as their transformation.

Now, individual idols are a thing of the past, and group idols have become the mainstream. Going it alone is actually a disadvantage. If Li Wei didn't have a lot of resources, he wouldn't have planned to let Athena Asamiya go solo, but would have directly put her into the "Gokuraku Jodo" group.

However, solo idols also have their own advantages. First, they are more free. In today's group-style idols, each member has their own persona and many taboos. Solo idols can change their style constantly according to trends, unlike group-style idols, where every style change is an adventure.

Li Wei could write a whole paper about the knowledge related to idols; it's not something that can be explained in just a few words.

Mai Zhuo said, "Boss, you don't need to be modest. You're amazing. Some people can see further than others." Li Wei laughed and said, "The title 'boss' makes me feel like an old man in his seventies or eighties. You should just call me 'young master'."

Mai Zhuo nodded. Although she didn't know why Li Wei preferred this title, it wasn't important, at least not in her opinion.

In Li Wei's perception, a familiar figure appeared. He knew that it was Kagura Manki. Kagura Manki had contributed a lot to the establishment of the company. After all, in a place like Japan where conglomerates are rampant, some things are difficult to accomplish even with money. Connections are the real treasure.

The fact that Li Wei's agency was able to be established so quickly is not only due to Li Wei's own substantial financial resources, but also because Kagura's family contributed a lot to it.

Kagura Maki has access to the company, and in the eyes of the employees, Kagura Maki, the eldest daughter of the Kagura family, is considered Li Wei's "first wife".

Some male employees, upon learning that Li Wei had brought home a new girl, instantly began to gloat, anticipating a clash of titans. It's human nature to not want others to have what you can't have yourself.

Knowing that Kagura Maki was coming, Li Wei maintained a certain distance from Mature and handled company affairs at precise times. As the boss, Li Wei needed to control the company's development direction. Although he had no shortage of funds or business, he didn't want the agency to become a mere dilapidated toy.

Kagura Maki pushed open the office door and saw Li Wei working there. She was a little surprised, as Li Wei rarely came to the company.

083 When she saw Mai Zhuo sitting in the secretary's seat, her expression looked a little strange.

Mature also discovered Kagura Maki. Maki, with her cool and dignified demeanor, gave off a rather imposing feeling, a kind of sacred and inviolable holiness belonging to a shrine maiden.

Mai Zhuo felt a little embarrassed. Although she knew that there must be other women around Li Wei, she did not expect to encounter such a situation so soon. She was not mentally prepared at all.

Wan Gui looked at Mai Zhuo with some surprise. It had only been a day, and he wondered where Li Wei had brought back such a beautiful girl, who seemed to be a foreigner.