A Single Person's Infinite Wonderful Life

10,000 euros. In the current economic climate, it might take half a year to raise that amount of revenue, let alone make a profit.

"This is just the first payment," Carrar said. "You owe much more than this."

Sharmi was feeling a bit irritated. She ran a business here, and the old lady had entrusted the shop to her, offering her a very high salary. In addition, most of the income from the clothing store was invested in the orphanage, so she valued this place very much.

However, the people on the other side were all unreasonable mafia members, and they were the barefoot who had nothing to fear. But she couldn't do that. This clothing store was the only source of income for the orphanage. If anything happened to it, where would the orphanage's money come from?

If it weren't for her many concerns, Shermie would have wanted to take action right now.

Kaller said, "I know 10,000 euros is not a small amount for you, but I have a way to help you pay off all your debts in a short time and even make a profit."

“Those methods you mentioned, they can’t all be good things,” Sharmi said. She knew all too well what kind of people these Mafia members were: forced buying and selling, coercing women into prostitution, drug trafficking, and even colluding with local councilors to do shady things.

Carol laughed, “We’re all neighbors, would I ever harm you? Do you know that Councilor Julian? He’s always admired you. I’m here to pass on his message: he wants to invite you to dinner. If you two get together, not only will the outstanding management fees be waived, but he’ll also allocate funds to the orphanage every year, and he can even push for legislation to build a school specifically for orphans in the area.”

Shermie's eyes, hidden by her bangs, already held a murderous intent. She had lost all hope in the local officials. She knew about that Councilor Julian; he was one of the protectors of the local mafia organization.

How could she possibly believe their lies? After all, she had already seen through their true colors. The members of these mafia organizations were all social scum, capable of any evil deed. And what good people could be associating with such social garbage?

Shermie said, "You're dreaming. Don't think I don't know what that fat pig is up to. Do you really think you can threaten me like this? Don't push me. Maybe you can make me lose everything I have now, and then I can take all of your lives. Then we'll see who loses more!"

Carrar laughed, "Really? We'll see then. The deadline for the first payment is only three days. If you can't raise 10,000 euros within three days, I don't know what I might do. The children at the orphanage are all quite adorable..."

Seeing the other person's mocking smile, Sharmi wanted nothing more than to punch them and let them taste her power, but she restrained her anger.

Shermi was puzzled as to why the members of the Mafia organization, who usually avoided her, had all gone crazy this time and come over to collect the first management fee.

Sharmi was filled with doubt and unease. Did the other party have some trump card that allowed them to act so arrogantly? If that were the case, then this small shop might not be able to survive.

However, even if she escaped with the store manager and the children, she would never yield to that fat politician. She would never gamble her own happiness on the conscience of the other side.

It should be said that the upper echelons of this city are all scoundrels, because good people can't get to those positions; only the wicked and ruthless can ultimately rise above others in this city...

Li Wei coughed lightly, breaking the tense atmosphere.

“Outsider, this is none of your business. We don’t want to cause you any trouble, so please mind your own business,” Carrar said to Levi with a serious expression.

Li Wei said with a smile, "I just like to meddle in other people's business, especially the business of people like you. I like to meddle even more."

Carrair's expression changed, and he said, "It seems you don't know the status of our Iman family in this area. You're not even European. Don't bring unnecessary trouble upon yourself."

Sharmi chimed in, "Sir, this has nothing to do with you. This is a dispute between me and these social scum. There's no need to drag you into it!"

Sharmi was worried that Levi would be at a disadvantage and didn't want him to get involved in such a conflict. After all, that Councilor Julian had considerable influence in the area, and Levi, as an outsider, would find it difficult to fight against such a local tyrant, no matter how rich or powerful he was.

Li Wei took Xia Mir's hand, gave her a reassuring look, and whispered, "How could I bear to see a beauty like you threatened by these social scum? Although I'm not a local, crushing these so-called locals is a piece of cake."

Li Wei gently brushed aside Shermie's bangs. She had a pair of very beautiful, captivating eyes that would make any man unconsciously fall into them at first glance.

Even Li Wei was momentarily stunned. Those eyes were simply too beautiful, beautiful to the point of being otherworldly. No wonder she covered her eyes with her bangs. Those eyes were enough to make her a "femme fatale who brought ruin to a country".

While Shermie's beauty was undeniable when her eyes were covered by her bangs, it was only comparable to Mai Shiranui's. However, once her eyes were revealed, her beauty surpassed that of Mai Shiranui and Chizuru Kagura. It can be said that Shermie was the most beautiful woman Li Wei had ever seen, without exception.

"I will protect these beautiful eyes," Li Wei said softly with a smile.

Chapter 4. Perfect Acting Skills

Li Wei turned to face the group of Mafia members and said, "Now, are you going to leave on your own, or should I ask you to leave? Make a choice."

Although these mafia members were being manipulated by Levi through suggestive techniques, Levi deliberately concealed his identity, so they didn't realize that Levi was their boss. Now, Levi needed to use code words to give them instructions, just like a certain "Italian enchantress" in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, perfectly hiding himself.

It is precisely because of this that these Mafia members are resolutely carrying out the tasks assigned by Levi. Unless Levi reveals his identity, they will not stop their actions. This kind of suggestive technique is extremely domineering. Those who are targeted by this spell will not realize that there is anything wrong with what they are doing. They will only feel that everything is being done under their control.

Carl said, "Then let's go outside and resolve this. After all, they need to open for business. How can they operate if they break things?"

The mafia organizations also know that the wool comes from the sheep, so they will keep fleecing the sheep instead of directly killing the sheep and eating it.

Although killing sheep for meat may provide a quick and satisfying meal, it is ultimately a losing proposition in the long run, and the Mafia organization will not do such a thing unless absolutely necessary.

If it weren't for Levi's suggestive tactics, these mafia members wouldn't have bothered Shermie.

“That’s perfect, just what I wanted.” Li Wei turned around, placed his bank card on the counter, and smiled at Sharm.

Li Wei said, "I'll be right back. Remember to pack the clothes for me. If they're custom-made, just come at the agreed time."

Looking at Li Wei's smile, Sharmi felt her heart pounding. Li Wei was the most handsome man she had ever seen, without exception. Li Wei's handsome and majestic appearance transcended racial boundaries, like a high and mighty king, or even a god. Just looking at him, a warm feeling welled up in her heart, like being bathed in the first rays of morning sunlight, incredibly comfortable.

“Okay, sir. Could you please leave your name and contact information? I will personally deliver the clothes to you once they are finished,” Sharmmy said.

Li Wei wrote down his name and contact information in the notebook on the counter, and then followed the members of the mafia organization out of the clothing store.

When Sharmie chased after him, Levi had already disappeared at the corner of the alleyway. In old-fashioned small cities like this, the streets are very complex, with a large number of alleyways forming a relatively hidden network of routes.

This is a common layout in many European cities. These old-style small cities were mostly expanded from the 19th century onwards. The city has a large number of old buildings, and due to the limitations of the era and technology in their construction, the terrain is undulating with many alleyways. While this adds to the historical weight of the city, it also provides excellent cover for various criminal activities.

The main road is the normal world for ordinary people, but entering the alleyways is the underworld where all kinds of criminal activities are rampant. All kinds of shady transactions, robberies and thefts happen here.

After following them into the alley, Li Wei immediately used his fists to knock down all the mafia members. He deliberately held back, not knocking them unconscious, but instead striking the areas where they felt pain, supplementing it with magical stimulation to make them scream louder.

When Sharmie arrived at the entrance of the alley, she saw the Mafia members lying on the ground, and Li Wei clapping his hands, looking nonchalant.

Li Wei said, "If you have no skills, why try to make your way in the world? Be careful you don't get beaten to death one day."

Carrar struggled to his feet, glaring fiercely at Levi, and said, "The Iman family won't let this go. We've made an enemy of each other. Outsider, you'll pay for this."

Li Wei laughed and said, "Just because of what you said, the Iman family has really gotten themselves into trouble this time. By the way, please pass on a message to that Julian councilor for me: a toad trying to eat swan meat. I'll go and settle this score with him."

Carr and his men disappeared in a sorry state into the depths of the alley. The local mafia organizations are very familiar with the alley system of the streets under their jurisdiction, and ordinary people who chase after them may suffer a great loss.

Shermi came to Levi's side. She hadn't expected the battle to end so quickly. Levi had defeated all of them without a scratch in such a short time. His strength far surpassed hers.

Shermi asked, "Mr. Li, are you alright?"

Li Wei laughed and said, "These small fry can't hurt me. Let them go for now. When I get to their lair, I'll wipe them out and send them all to the police station."

Shermi sighed and said, "I appreciate your kindness, Mr. Li, but sending them to the police station won't do any good, because their protectors are those 'big shots' who don't usually get involved."

Li Wei feigned surprise and said, "Is there no law in this city? Are these mafia organizations just allowed to run rampant?"

Sharmi smiled bitterly, "The city's upper echelons don't have the time to care about ordinary people. The government and councilors are only thinking about how to make money. As for the demands of ordinary people, they don't intend to pay attention to them. Moreover, these mafia organizations are their assistants in making money, their lackeys. Even if you send these mafia members to the police station, at most they will be detained for a few days, and then they will be released."

Li Wei frowned and said, "It seems the situation here is quite serious. What I'm doing now is actually making things worse. If we can't eliminate those mafia organizations directly, you'll be threatened."

Sharmi said, "Even if the Iman family is eliminated, other mafia organizations will still manage this area. The upper echelons of this city are completely corrupt, but ordinary people have no power to resist them. So even if they are charged all kinds of exorbitant taxes, no one dares to say no, because everyone has family and friends, and no one can afford to lose."

Li Wei said, "Since this whole thing started because of me, I'll naturally see it through to the end. Don't worry, your clothing store will be fine."

Chapter 4. The Kind-hearted Big Girl

In fact, Li Wei's understanding of this city was no worse than that of the locals. After confirming that Shermie was in the city, Li Wei had Krauser order his men to collect information about the city.

Li Wei was well aware of the city's problems, but he was no saint. So before contacting Sharmi, he didn't intend to get involved. Only after contacting Sharmi would he selectively intervene to achieve his own goals in order to show his noble and righteous side.

Li Wei said, "I was just passing through here originally, but I didn't expect this city to be like this. Now that I've decided to help you, I naturally want to solve all the problems."

Sharmi said, "Mr. Li, it's best to leave this matter here. Don't get involved any further. Continuing to get involved won't do you any good and will only expose you to too much unnecessary risk. Moreover, you'll be facing the dark side of the entire city. This kind of unequal confrontation is just too foolish!"

Li Wei brushed aside Shermie's bangs, looked into her captivatingly beautiful eyes, and smiled, "I said I would protect the owner of these beautiful eyes. I'm a man of my word, and I don't want these beautiful eyes to be shrouded in darkness."

Shermi was deeply moved. She could feel Li Wei's kindness to her. After all, in a situation like this, most people would probably run as far away as possible to avoid danger. Li Wei not only helped her drive away those members of the Mafia organization, but also wanted to help her to the end. How could she not be moved by such a thing?

Li Wei said, "Please have some faith in me. I am not an ordinary person. Even if I face the dark side of the entire city, I can overcome it and trample it under my feet for your sake."

Li Wei naturally had the confidence to say such things. After all, the Krauser puppet regime had a huge influence in Europe. For the Krauser puppet regime, the change of power in such a small city was just a matter of a word, and the people below would naturally handle everything properly.

When a power becomes large enough, its growth rate will increase rapidly, like a snowball rolling downhill. As long as the person in charge of the power is not incompetent, they can fully enjoy the benefits of this snowballing growth.

This small city doesn't offer much opportunity for the Krauser puppets, but extending their influence here isn't necessarily a bad thing. Compared to these unscrupulous mafia organizations, the Krauser puppets' underground empire is much more sophisticated. Their methods of accumulating wealth rarely involve ordinary people, making them more accommodating to small cities. At least, they don't leave ordinary people angry but unable to speak out, as they are now.

Li Wei and Shermie returned to the clothing store, where the ready-made clothes Li Wei had purchased had already been packed.

Li Wei took out a golden bracelet from his consciousness space, took Shermie's hand, and fastened it to her wrist. The mechanism of the golden bracelet locked, and the bracelet was securely on her hand.

"This is far too valuable! Mr. Li, please take it back!" Sharmie was startled by Li Wei's actions. When she saw the bracelet on her wrist, Sharmie knew that such an expensive gift was not something she should accept.

Shermie tried to take off the gold bracelet, but she was afraid of damaging it, so she didn't dare to use force. Her strength far exceeded that of ordinary people, and gold, a relatively soft metal, could be easily pinched and played with by her.

However, what Sharmi didn't know was that the gold ornament on her hand was not an ordinary gold ornament, but a magical artifact that could provide positioning and protection. Its sturdiness surpassed any material known to humankind, and no matter how hard she tried, she could not damage the artifact in the slightest.

"Don't rush to refuse, listen to me." Li Wei held down Shermie's hand to calm her down.

After Sharmi calmed down, Levi said, "This isn't an ordinary gold ornament, but a magical item with amazing powers. It can create a shield for you when you're about to be harmed, ensuring your safety. At the same time, it can locate your position like radar. If you encounter any danger, I can use this item as a base to instantly appear beside you with magic. Moreover, it can also be used as a communication tool, which is much more effective than a telephone."

Because Shermie was European, Livy used the term "magic" to make it easier for Shermie to understand.

"Magic? Mr. Li, you're actually a magician?!" Sharmi looked incredulous.

Li Wei snapped his fingers, and the originally dimly lit clothing store instantly became bright. At the same time, various cleaning tools started moving on their own, quickly cleaning the entire store.

Because only one person was running the store, cleaning it was very troublesome, so the clothing store looked a bit old. However, in less than a minute, the entire clothing store was transformed.

Shermi covered her mouth, feeling like the protagonist of a fairy tale who had met the prince who would change her destiny.

Li Wei laughed and said, "Now you know why I have the confidence to fight against the dark side of the entire city. But I still don't know your name, beautiful lady."

Li Wei took Sharmi's hand and gently kissed the back of her hand.

Shermie said, "My name is Shermie Lori. I am a descendant of a fallen noble family and I currently work as a saleswoman and tailor in this clothing store."

Li Wei smiled and said, "I can tell you really like this job. But with your abilities, you're capable of opening your own shop. What makes you willing to work as an employee in this shop?"

Sharmi said, "Grandma Vilant, the owner of this clothing store, is a respectable person. She is the director of an orphanage, and this clothing store is the orphanage's only source of income. When she was young, she worked as a seamstress herself. Now that she is old, I have taken over her responsibilities so that she can focus on managing the orphanage's affairs."

Li Wei said, "Grandma Vilant is a respectable person, and so are you. You have a kind heart and are willing to humble yourself for the sake of others."

Sharmi felt a little embarrassed by Levi's praise. She didn't think she had anything to be respected about her; she was just a soft-hearted person.

Originally, she wanted to leave and open her own clothing store, but considering that Grandma Virant was so old, she couldn't manage both places, so she settled down to work here and was quite happy with her life here.