Sharmi nodded. She understood. After all, someone in a high position like Li Wei must have many things to deal with. If she hadn't been in danger before, Li Wei might still be dealing with those matters. Now that things here are resolved, it's time for Li Wei to go back.
“I’ll take you,” Sharmmy said.
Li Wei nodded, and the two arrived outside the orphanage. Just as Li Wei was about to say goodbye, he felt his face getting hot, and then Sharm ran away.
Feeling the warmth on his cheek, Li Wei was taken aback for a moment, then smiled. This reserved girl, Sharmi, had finally dared to be bold again.
Li Wei looked at Shermie, who was hiding far away, and waved with a smile. However, Shermie immediately hid behind a pillar. At this moment, Shermie also regretted her rash actions.
Li Wei smiled and said, "I will come again later. I will have someone fix up the orphanage. Remember to tell the director to avoid any misunderstandings."
With a flushed face, Sharmi peeked out from behind a pillar and whispered, "I understand."
Li Wei waved goodbye, put down Shermie's bicycle, and left the orphanage.
When they came, Li Wei drove carefully so as not to appear too frightening. But now that they were going back, there were no such formalities, and they simply teleported back.
When Li Wei returned to the villa, Wei Si was nestled on the sofa watching TV. At that time, color television technology was already quite advanced, but Li Wei found the TV programs of this era somewhat boring.
The moment he returned, Li Wei had already changed out of his formal attire and back into his pajamas.
"Has the matter been resolved?" Wei Si asked curiously.
“A local Mafia family caused trouble, but the problem has been dealt with. The Mafia organizations in Europe are really not to be trifled with. Both of them are so high-profile. Do they really think no one can deal with them?” Levi said, sitting down on the sofa and putting his arm around Wei Si’s shoulder. Wei Si leaned into Levi’s arms.
Wei Si said, "The Mafia is a unique feature of Europe. After all, it has been around for hundreds of years, and the Mafia has penetrated into every industry and has complicated relationships with many people. It is not an easy task to eradicate the Mafia."
Li Wei said, "I understand that too. After all, Europe is an extremely developed economic environment, which makes it very easy for the Mafia to thrive. Even if you take down one group, another group will take over their positions, and the problem will never be completely eradicated."
It's important to understand that when the government of Amei saw a prohibition on alcohol, it gave rise to the largest mafia organization at the time. By selling bootlegging, they amassed a huge fortune, and their scale grew larger and larger, eventually influencing the local governments of Amei. Therefore, the existence of the mafia is such that as soon as there is any sign of it, it will immediately resurface.
Li Wei said, "I know the Mafia can't be completely eradicated, so I plan to control a group of relatively mild Mafia organizations, set rules for them, and let them know what they can and cannot do. I'll tame these wolves into sheepdogs, so that when new wolves invade this territory, these sheepdogs will protect the local order out of their own interests."
Some things are better left unchecked than prevented. After all, Europe is a collection of countries, and it doesn't have the same strong overall enforcement power as China. That's why mafia organizations can be so rampant and even influence the government to some extent, turning the tables on the authorities.
In small cities like these, many local council members have entanglements with the Mafia. But there's nothing they can do about it, because many things can't be done without consulting the local Mafia. It's quite troublesome to get the Mafia to accomplish something, but it's very easy for them to do something bad.
Wei Si felt quite honored. The fact that Li Wei would tell her these things showed that he trusted her a lot. After all, these were very sensitive matters, involving the interests and safety of too many people, which made her feel as if she were involved in a major regional affair.
Wei Si was very clear about her position. She knew she was just one of Li Wei's women, so she wouldn't ask for too much from him. In fact, what Li Wei was giving her was already more than enough. That afternoon, Wei Si discovered a document on the coffee table—a property certificate. She didn't know when, but the villa had been transferred to her name. This surprise left her somewhat stunned.
Chapter 1. A Grand Gift
The next morning, Sharmi had just gotten up when she heard the sound of vehicles outside the orphanage. She quickly got up and looked out through her bedroom window.
From her bedroom on the third floor, Sharmi had a great view. She could clearly see several high-end-looking black cars parked outside the orphanage. The commotion not only woke her up but also Director Virant.
The old woman quickly changed her clothes, opened the gate of the orphanage, and came to the courtyard, where Sharm had already arrived before her.
Dean Virant pulled Sharmi aside and said, "What's going on here? Do you know these people? They look like...mafia members."
The people who got off the bus were all dressed in neat black suits and looked quite capable, unlike typical mafia members, giving off an elite vibe.
A man in a black suit came out, stopped in front of the orphanage's iron gate, and rang the doorbell.
Sharmi and Vilant arrived at the iron gate and unlocked it from the inside.
The man in the black suit politely asked, "Are you Ms. Sharmi and Ms. Villante?"
"Yes, that's me. May I ask what brings you here?" Dean Vilant was a little uneasy, but she forced herself to calm down. After all, the other party was quite polite, and she couldn't be rude to them, even though they really did look like members of the mafia.
The man in the black suit said, "Good morning, madam. We are here at Mr. Li's request to renovate the orphanage. I need to let you know in advance to avoid any unnecessary misunderstandings. By the way, Mr. Li plans to allocate 100,000 euros to the orphanage every year as living expenses for the children. This money will make the orphanage's operations much easier."
Sharmi took Dean Vilant's hand and whispered, "Dean, Mr. Li is the one who brought me back last night."
Dean Virant was somewhat surprised. He lowered his voice and said, "Is he very rich? That he's willing to help us like this? But perhaps this is his way of showing you kindness."
Ordinary people might offer a small gift or a bouquet of flowers as a gesture of goodwill, but wealthy people are much more extravagant, often presenting a large gift.
Shermie said in a low voice, "I don't know, but I know that his name alone is enough to terrify the local Mafia families."
Dean Vilant nodded. So he was an important figure; no wonder. Having such a powerful figure protecting her had its advantages. At least the local thugs wouldn't dare to harass the orphanage anymore, saving her a lot of trouble. To protect the children and caregivers, she always carried two pistols, but now, those pistols might be retired.
The man in the black suit said, "Madam, I have brought a detailed modification plan and a contract. Could we discuss this in more detail somewhere?"
Virant stepped aside at the doorway and said, "Come in. This isn't a place to entertain guests. Sharmi, go and prepare some refreshments and tea. Don't neglect our guests."
Shermie responded and ran towards the kitchen.
Li Wei, using his location tracking, observed the situation on Shermie's side and knew that his trip was coming to an end. In Europe, Krauser's clone had already sent out the special invitation letters, so he didn't need to worry about it.
As someone in a position of power, there's no need for him to do many things personally. After all, these things are not only tedious but also extremely energy-consuming. If it weren't for Mai Shiranui, Athena Asamiya, and others, Li Wei wouldn't have planned to become an invitation recipient. Now that he has achieved his goal, he naturally doesn't need to run around anymore.
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Two days later, Li Wei went to the clothing store again. Shermie was, as usual, hunched over the counter, sketching her fashion designs. When she heard the bell hanging on the door ring, she looked up and saw Li Wei opening the door.
Shermi was somewhat surprised; she hadn't expected such an important figure as Levi to visit her little shop so frequently.
Li Wei laughed and said, "I'm also drawing fashion design sketches today. Are we preparing for when we'll participate in the Grand Prix?"
Sharmi said somewhat embarrassedly, "I participated in a grand competition before, but the judges said my work was too tacky and only suitable for fat people."
Li Wei closed the door, placed his coat on the coat rack by the door, and said, "Those judges really have no taste. I think your work is capable of winning the grand prize."
··· ·Requesting flowers····
Sharmi said, "I appreciate your comfort, but those judges won't think that way. The style I like is only popular in small cities like this. I prefer to design clothes that ordinary people can wear without looking out of place, but that doesn't fit the mainstream aesthetic of the current fashion industry. They pursue the ultimate."
Li Wei said, "I'm here to say that I'm going back to Asia."
Upon hearing Li Wei's words, Sharmi's smile vanished, and she said somewhat nervously, "Can't we just stay here?"
Sharmi realized she had asked a very stupid question. If Levi was going to stay here for a long time, he wouldn't have made a special trip to tell her that he was going back to Asia.
...
Li Wei shook his head with a smile on his face.
Sharmi bit her lower lip. If Levi left Europe, she didn't know when he would be back. She didn't want to miss Levi like this. The long-distance relationship was too much for her.
Li Wei said, "Shermi, I've come to invite you to leave with me."
Li Wei's words left Sharmi somewhat stunned. She was conflicted. Leaving the city meant saying goodbye to her past self and to everyone at the orphanage, but staying here could very well mean saying goodbye to Li Wei forever.
Without hesitation, she decisively said, "I'll go with you. My dream is to become a famous fashion designer. Since this place can't accept my style, then I'll go somewhere else. I refuse to believe that my preferred style will never have a chance to succeed."
The reserved and introverted Sharmi found a plausible reason for herself; at least, this reason could convince herself.
Li Wei laughed, "In Asia, Sharmi, your design style might just open up a whole new world. And I have a stage for you to showcase your talents. Since you can't realize your dreams here, then go to Asia to develop your career. When you become a world-renowned fashion designer, you can use your achievements to prove those who looked down on you wrong."
Chapter 1. Long-distance to Short-distance
Li Wei gave Shermie a few days to say goodbye to everyone around her. Now that the orphanage has received funding from Li Wei, it no longer needs the clothing store's support, so Shermie can leave with peace of mind and without worrying about the orphanage's problems.
Shermie is a decisive person. She showed her decisiveness and competence when facing the threat from the mafia, without the fear and panic that some girls do.
In addition, her social circle was very narrow, so it only took her a day to notify all her relatives and friends that she was about to leave Europe.
Shermie's friends and family weren't surprised by her departure, as they all knew her ambitions. However, her ambitions weren't being realized in Falaise, so it was better for her to go somewhere else. If one path doesn't work, another might. Perhaps Shermie could achieve her dream of becoming a famous fashion designer elsewhere.
Before leaving, Li Wei took Sharmi to his small villa here, but he had already registered the villa under Wei Si's name.
Inside the living room, Wei Si looked at Shermie, who was dragging a suitcase, and the atmosphere became somewhat awkward. Shermie hadn't expected to encounter such a situation. She knew that Levi had more than just her by his side, but she hadn't expected to meet other "companions" so soon.
“Hi…Shermie, right? I’ve heard Li mention you. I’m Weisi, just like you, I’m one of Li’s women.” Weisi took the initiative to break the awkward silence. Compared to the introverted Shermie, Weisi, who had traveled all over the country, was much more outgoing. Moreover, she had already heard Li Wei mention Shermie, so she was mentally prepared.
"Yes, I'm Shermie, hello..." Shermie's voice was quite soft, and it was only because Wei Si's hearing was very sharp that he could hear her.
Visi put Shermie's luggage aside, took Shermie's hand, and said, "Don't you find this a little hard to accept?"
Shermie was pulled by Vis to sit down on the sofa. She nodded, after all, this was her first relationship, but her other half was a big shot with many women, and she was just a member of Li Wei's harem.
She dared not tell her relatives and friends about this. Everyone around her just thought she went to Asia for an exhibition, but little did they know that she went to Asia because of Li Wei.
In Asia, she was completely unfamiliar with the place and didn't even know the language. But even so, she still resolutely chose to leave with Li Wei.
Wei Si said, "You and I are just employees of Li Houzhai. Besides you and me, he has other women. I'm already mentally prepared for that. As for you, you'll have to adjust on your own."
Shermie said, "Visi, you're amazing! I can't accept something like this without any psychological burden."
Wei Si smiled and said, "Because I am a Mesik. In Mesik, wealthy and powerful men do not have only one woman. The marriage system is only used to restrain ordinary people. Powerful and powerful people want to expand their family's influence and want to have as many descendants as possible, so they will have a considerable number of women and many offspring."
Sharmi found it unbelievable. She had always stayed in the small city of Falasi and had not been anywhere else except for a trip to Barney for a fashion design competition.
That's why she doesn't know much about the outside world. That's why she reacted this way when she heard Wei Si say that powerful men in Mesick have multiple women.
In fact, this situation is not only common in Mexico, but also in other parts of the East, such as the White Elephant Country and the Ladyboy Country in Asia.
What Wei Si didn't say is that many women know that powerful and influential men have other women, yet they still flock to them like moths to a flame. The reason is very practical: for a better life.
Not every woman wants to get rich through hard work. There are many young and beautiful girls who want to use their youth and beauty to give birth to heirs for powerful men, and then enter into wealthy families by virtue of their children.
Although many girls have been deceived by such things, many others are still happy to do so, even if it means taking huge risks, and are still willing to be with powerful and influential men, even if those men are old enough to be their fathers or even grandfathers.
If those girls knew that someone like Li Wei existed—young, rich, and handsome—those girls who wanted to climb the social ladder would definitely swarm around him. Don't think this is an exaggeration; in this corrupt country, the reason why the lives of the rich are so decadent is because so many people yearn for a better life but cannot attain it...
Sharmi was still a little dazed and said, "The girls in Mesick are really amazing. It's not like this in Europe."
Wei Si smiled and said, "That's just on the surface. I've been traveling in Europe for quite some time now, and I've stayed in various countries for a while. I wouldn't dare say that I know the locals as well as they do, but I do have a considerable understanding of them."
Sharmi showed a curious expression. She had hardly ever left this small town and had very limited knowledge of the outside world, so she was somewhat envious of Wei Si, who seemed to have seen and experienced a lot.
Wei Si said, "In Europe, the Falcons are the most chaotic when it comes to relationships. Polygamy is very common here. The Japanese are particularly fond of homosexuality, and the Germans are outwardly conservative in their relationships, but in reality, they are as wild as the Mexicans. Moreover, in Falcons, the number of partners that powerful and influential men have on average is the highest in all of Europe."
As Sharmi listened to Wei Si's words, she felt as if a new world had opened up for her.
Just then, Li Wei, who had already packed his luggage, returned and said, "You don't need to think of this as a long journey. In fact, we're using magic to teleport directly to Asia. We don't need to take a plane, and the trip only takes a few seconds. Even if you stay in Asia during the day and return here to rest at night, it won't be a problem."
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