A Single Person's Infinite Wonderful Life

In this regard, Li Wei thinks that Kazuma Kamachi, who wrote A Certain Magical Index, did a very good job. "Kama" is a writer who is particularly good at imagining things. The superpower battles in his works are quite exciting and have become the object of imitation for many peers in the industry. However, most light novel writers cannot write that feeling because they do not have enough skills. They try to imitate but end up with a poor imitation.

Most writers rely on a large amount of preliminary research. To write something well, you must have a certain understanding of it before you can put pen to paper.

Aside from a few exceptionally gifted writers, most writers must go through this step and use this knowledge as the foundation of their writing.

"I understand. From now on, if I encounter any problems, I will ask you directly, Li Weijun."

Just then, Li Wei received a system notification that Aki Tomoya had an argument with Sawamura Eriri, became depressed, and felt weary of making games. He received 300 points, with a remaining balance of 1500 points.

Li Wei was completely bewildered. He hadn't done anything yet, but he had received feedback from Aki Tomoya, this tool. Upon closer inspection of the prompt, he realized it was caused by Sawamura Eriri. Li Wei couldn't understand what had gotten into Aki Tomoya and Sawamura Eriri this time.

However, what Li Wei didn't know was that the cause of this matter was still with him. Aki Tomoya had been working so hard to finish the proposal these past two days that he had started losing his hair, and he was extremely irritable.

At that moment, Eriri Sawamura sent her revised painting to Tomoya Aki, wanting to show it off. It wouldn't have been a big deal, but when Tomoya Aki heard that the painting was based on Li Wei's modifications, he felt betrayed and made a sarcastic remark, which angered Eriri.

Eriri wasn't going to indulge Aki Tomoya in everything, and Aki Tomoya's two sentences had also provoked her, so the two started arguing online and eventually parted on bad terms.

After losing contact, Aki Tomoya threw his notebook off the desk, sending it crashing into the wall. Meanwhile, Eriri felt increasingly aggrieved. She felt Aki Tomoya had changed, becoming petty, obsessive, and incredibly jealous. This was unbelievable to her; was this still the gentle and reliable Aki Tomoya she remembered? The immense disappointment brought Eriri to tears. She felt like a fool; she had done everything for Aki Tomoya, yet he not only didn't appreciate it but also spoke ill of her.

At this time, Li Wei was unaware that Eriri Sawamura and Tomoya Aki, who had been estranged for several years, were now on the verge of a complete breakdown in their friendship because of a painting.

Chapter 54. Eriri is out of sorts.

Li Wei couldn't figure out what was going on, but gaining points was always a good thing. This method of directly targeting the protagonist wasn't as laborious as large-scale world-changing; Li Wei felt like he was earning points while eating hotpot and singing. In a word, awesome.

Kasumigaoka Utaha didn't play games until too late, because the next day was the third-year exam. Although as a "top student" who was admitted to Waseda University early and didn't have to worry about getting into a good university, Kasumigaoka Utaha still took these daily tests seriously.

Therefore, Kasumigaoka Utaha logged off before 12 o'clock, leaving only Li Wei to continue his passionate brawl with the foreigners, exchanging cannon fire.

The next day, when Li Wei arrived at school, he saw Aki Tomoya with a sour face. Li Wei, feeling somewhat gloating, pretended not to notice the other's abnormality and just watched the show.

Aki Tomoya no longer wants to play the game, and Li Wei will not agree to this. He has only managed to squeeze out less than two thousand points, and Aki Tomoya, who is just a tool, doesn't want to do it anymore. This is related to Li Wei's big score-farming plan, and Aki Tomoya has no say in the matter.

Li Wei wanted to find out the specifics of Eriri Sawamura's situation first, so that he could at least know what had happened and then take targeted measures.

When school ended in the afternoon, Li Wei and Kato Megumi arrived at the clubroom. Sawamura Eriri and Kasumigaoka Utaha were already there, doing their own things.

"Senior, how did the test go today?" Li Wei found a place to sit down.

Kasumigaoka Utaha smiled confidently: "Needless to say? Of course, I'll be first in the grade. Even if I were dozing off, I could still get a good score on a test of this level."

Kasumigaoka Utaha has already self-studied part of the university curriculum. For her, high school level knowledge is extremely simple, like asking a high school student to do middle school level homework—a complete and utterly overwhelming task. It is precisely because of this that she, who is already ahead of the average student, is able to sleep soundly in class and still consistently rank first in her grade on every exam.

Compared to the energetic Kasumigaoka Utaha, Sawamura Eriri seemed somewhat absent-minded. She stared at the easel with a wandering gaze, her hand holding the paintbrush resting on the edge of the easel, not moving for a long time.

Kato Megumi noticed Sawamura Eriri's unusual behavior, came to her side, and waved her hand in front of Eriri's face, who was in a daze.

Although Kato Megumi's presence was very faint, this extremely close-range interference still made Eriri aware of her presence.

"Eri, you don't look well. Are you feeling unwell?" Kato Megumi said softly.

Eriri gave a somewhat forced smile and said, "I was just thinking about something, and I got really engrossed in it."

Knowing that Eriri was upset because of her argument with Aki Tomoya, Li Wei didn't intervene in their conversation. Instead, he sat down and started his work for the day. He wasn't in a hurry to write the second volume. Instead, he opened his drawing software, took out his drawing tablet, and prepared to draw an illustration.

Anyway, there's no rush to release the second volume, and the entire content of the second volume is in his mind, so there's no need to worry about forgetting it. Therefore, he'll take this opportunity to get the illustrations out first, reducing the printing workload for the paperback and allowing the first volume of his new work to be released more smoothly.

Li Wei said to Kasumigaoka Utaha who was standing next to him, "Senpai, tomorrow is Friday, do you have any plans?"

"No, I've been busy writing the first volume of my new work lately. Because I've switched styles, my writing efficiency isn't as high as before." Kasumigaoka Utaha slowed down her typing speed. Unlike Li Wei, she couldn't multitask, so talking naturally led to a decrease in her typing efficiency.

"Is it difficult to write smoothly?" Li Wei asked.

“I think I have that feeling. Although I eventually manage to write what I want to write, I need to carefully consider the wording, and it takes more time than before,” Kasumigaoka Utaha said.

Kasumigaoka Utaha felt that her state was not an absolute lack of inspiration, but rather that she was unfamiliar with new themes and lacked proficiency when writing, which was why her efficiency would slow down from time to time.

"How about we go out and have some fun to change our mood?" Li Wei said.

Writers who sit in front of the computer all day will eventually develop problems. So going out for a walk occasionally can not only change their mood but also adjust their state to some extent.

Painters are more familiar with this kind of thing, after all, sketching is equivalent to changing one's mood. Li Wei's lecturer often told him not to always stay in his rented room, but to go out and see the outside world, which can improve his painting skills.

Kasumigaoka Utaha took her hands off the keyboard, gently counting on her fingers, and said, "I don't care. Anyway, there's no rush to release the new book, and the editor isn't pressuring me. Going out for some fun will be a good way to change my mood."

Kasumigaoka Utaha looked at Sawamura Eriri, who was talking to Kato Megumi not far away, and said, "Eriri is not in a good mood today. She probably encountered something unpleasant. Let's take this opportunity to help her change her mood."

Unlike the original storyline where they were irreconcilable enemies, because Li Wei intervened in this world, the original plot has been completely changed by him. There is no longer any conflict. Kasumigaoka Utaha and Sawamura Eriri have neither a great relationship nor any conflict. Their relationship is that of teammates in an activity club, and not even that, they are not very familiar with each other.

However, as companions, the most basic camaraderie still exists. Eriri Sawamura was in a very strange state today, so she went along with it and agreed to Li Wei's suggestion.

Chapter 55. Deciding to Go to the Beach

Kasumigaoka Utaha looked around the clubroom and said, "Where's Aki Tomoya? Wasn't he planning to make a game? Now we can't even see him."

"I guess something came up and delayed him. Even if he wasn't coming, he would have called us. And if he's going out, he should let us know," Li Wei said.

Although they were going out to have fun, Li Wei didn't intend to exclude Aki Tomoya. After all, such a useful tool shouldn't be used to be bullied all the time; he should be given some sweet treats.

Li Wei walked up to Kato Megumi and Sawamura Eriri and said, "Are you free this weekend? My senior and I are planning to go out. If you're free, you can come along."

"Go out to play? Where to play?" Kato Megumi asked with a curious expression.

Eriri Sawamura, standing nearby, also perked up her ears. This could be considered a proper club activity, right? Going out with a clubmate was always more enjoyable than going out with unfamiliar, popular "friends." At least in front of her clubmates, she didn't have to wear the mask she wore in public.

"The initial plan is hot springs and beaches. For hot springs, we'll go to a hot spring town in Saitama, and for beaches, we'll go to Moriya Beach in Chiba Prefecture. Both are less than two hours' drive apart. I'm planning to leave directly after school tomorrow afternoon and return Sunday night. There will be a car to pick us up and drop us off," Li Wei said.

Li Wei has already made arrangements; whether it's going to a hot spring town or a seaside hotel for vacation, it will be very convenient.

"Would you like to go to the hot springs or the beach?" Li Wei asked.

Kasumigaoka Utaha, who was standing nearby, said, "The seaside."

“My thoughts are the same as yours,” Kato Megumi said slowly.

"I also want to go to the beach. I feel like the beach is much more fun than the hot springs." When Eriri Sawamura heard that she could go out and have fun, her mood, which was originally a little down, gradually improved.

Li Wei took out his phone and said, "There are five people in the game development department. With three votes, the beach is decided. But I also prefer the beach. After all, it's easy to get bored wandering around the hot spring town. There's nothing else to do besides the hot springs, while there are more things to do at the beach."

“In that case, the beach will have four votes,” Kato Megumi said.

"I'll call Aki-kun." Li Wei dialed Aki Tomoya's number.

The phone was answered before it even rang twice.

Li Wei said, "An Yi-kun, you didn't come to the activities room today. Did something unexpected happen?"

"Sorry, I forgot to call everyone to let them know I'm safe. I was feeling a bit lost, so I went out to gather material. I didn't mean to forget to call."

"It's okay, just say it. What I wanted to say is that this week, the club is going to Moriya Beach in Chiba Prefecture. Remember to be prepared tomorrow. We'll be leaving by special bus after school in the afternoon and won't be back until Sunday night, so you'll need to prepare two or three sets of clothes to change into."

"Sorry, Li Weijun, you guys go have fun, don't worry about me."

"Huh? We're all in the same club. We've all gone, leaving you here all alone. What kind of nonsense is this?"

There was silence on the other side for a while.

"Li Weijun, I need to be alone for a while. I have my own plans for the next two days, and I hope you can understand."

Li Wei didn't say anything more. Aki Tomoya was probably still having a tiff with Sawamura Eriri, but he couldn't handle this kind of thing well and could only discuss it later.

Aki Tomoya hung up the phone, and Li Wei said to the three girls, "Aki-kun said he has his own things to do and can't go out with us."

Eriri Sawamura gave a soft snort and turned her head slightly. Li Wei's phone was on high volume, so she could hear part of what Aki Tomoya was saying. In her opinion, Aki Tomoya was now extremely petty and afraid to face her, even skipping the clubroom—clearly, he was avoiding her.

Aki Tomoya thought she had fallen for Li Wei, which is why the two of them argued. But now Sawamura Eriri realizes that compared to the immature and narrow-minded Aki Tomoya, the mature and reliable Li Wei is the one who truly makes her heart flutter.

Eriri sees Aki Tomoya's jealousy of Rie as comprehensive, which makes her feel that Aki Tomoya can no longer be identified with his childhood image. Aki Tomoya has changed and become "ugly".

It was precisely because of this that Eriri Sawamura carefully observed Li Wei. She discovered that it was perfectly normal for Aki Tomo to be jealous of Li Wei. In fact, Li Wei possessed qualities that would make 99% of men jealous.

"If he doesn't want to go, then so be it. We'll go. It's his loss if he doesn't go." Eriri Sawamura didn't give Tomoya Aki any face.

"Then it's settled. I'll start making arrangements when we get back, including transportation and hotel reservations. I'll handle all the little things. You just need to bring your backpacks and a few changes of clothes. And all the expenses for this short trip are on me," Li Wei said with a smile.

“How can this be?” Eriri Sawamura said.

In Japan, the concept of splitting the bill (going Dutch) has become deeply ingrained, not only among Eriri Sawamura, but also among Utaha Kasumigaoka and Megumi Kato.

Li Wei said, "In Chongguo, when men and women go out together, the men usually pay the bill. Although this practice may seem a bit chauvinistic, it's a common custom in Chongguo."

In fact, during the late Showa era, the booming bubble economy, Japan was no different. When men and women went out, men usually paid for everything. However, with the bursting of the economic bubble, the assets of most people, except for a privileged few, shrank dramatically. This terrible depression also changed the consumption habits of most people. For example, the custom of men paying for women gradually evolved into splitting the bill (AA system), unless they were in a committed relationship.

Li Wei offered to treat them because he was aware of Kato Megumi's financial situation. Sawamura Eriri, the eldest daughter of the Spencer family, though not a direct descendant, still received a monthly allowance of 200,000 to 300,000 yen. Combined with her income from illustrations and doujinshi, her earnings surpassed those of the average office worker. Kasumigaoka Utaha, a successful light novel author, earned over 20 million yen from just one book, "Love Metronome," making her quite wealthy. Of the three girls, Kato Megumi was currently the least financially secure, so Li Wei, to save face for her, didn't mind spending a bit.

However, what Li Wei didn't know was that Kato Megumi had always been doing handicrafts for free. She wasn't exactly rich, but she could still manage to live independently, and she could afford to occasionally splurge like this.

Chapter 56. Preparations Before Departure

After spending more than an hour in the activity room, the group dispersed. Kato Megumi took several light novels from Li Wei. These light novels were carefully selected "teaching materials" by Li Wei, which could help Kato Megumi on her journey in writing light novels.

Inside the clubroom, Kasumigaoka Utaha was quietly writing, while Li Wei and Sawamura Eriri were drawing their own works. Sawamura Eriri was preparing a new doujinshi for the winter comic convention, while Li Wei was busy drawing illustrations for the light novel project.

In just over an hour, Li Wei completed two illustrations. This time, instead of going their separate ways, the group left the activity room together to buy swimwear for the beach.

Although there are swimwear shops at the beach, the items there are very expensive, costing two or three times more than usual. The three girls didn't want Li Wei to spend too much money, so they decided to prepare their swimwear in Tokyo to avoid being ripped off at the beach.

Following Eriri's suggestion, the group did not go to Ginza in Chuo Ward, but instead went to Shinjuku Ward, where there are specialized swimwear shops with similar quality but much more affordable prices.

Eriri, as a young lady from a wealthy family, is not someone who likes to spend money recklessly. However, by following her group of "normative" friends, she was forced to learn a lot of knowledge outside the otaku circle, such as the cost of living in different areas of Tokyo. She was not interested in this, but because of her group of "normative" friends, she had to learn about these things.

In Eriri's opinion, as long as you avoid the high-end areas of Chuo Ward, Minato Ward, and Setagaya Ward, the cost of living in other areas is quite good.

Since there were only four of them, the group took a taxi to Shinjuku. Eriri, who knew Shinjuku well, led Li Wei and the others through the streets. Before long, they stopped in front of a large water sports equipment store.

"This store has a good reputation, and they sell very professional products. It's a place that knowledgeable people like to come to. The quality of their products is good, and they're not expensive." Eriri Sawamura led everyone into the store.

"Eri, you seem to know this place very well." Kasumigaoka Utaha looked around. The atmosphere inside the store was quite professional. Not only did they sell all kinds of swimsuits, but they also had all kinds of high-end diving equipment. The professional atmosphere was overwhelming.