A Single Person's Infinite Wonderful Life

Li Wei laughed and said, "Oh, is that so? It's better here at Dongyi University of the Arts, because to outsiders, we're all crazy dogs, either crazy or on our way to being crazy every day."

Hearing Li Wei's words, Jin Chengzhai Qianye laughed out loud. After all, Li Wei, as a student from a prestigious university, didn't have any airs of a student from a prestigious university when he made fun of himself like this. However, this is probably the influence of environment on people.

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The elevator stopped at the designated floor, the doors opened, and Li Wei led the girl out of the elevator. They turned a corner at the intersection and stopped in front of a simply designed door. Li Wei took out his key and opened the door.

Jin Chengzhai Qianye said, "As I walked along the road, I saw that several houses used electronic locks. I didn't expect that you, Li Weijun, would use a traditional lock."

Li Wei said, "High technology isn't always reliable. Electronic locks are prone to malfunction. Although I'm not worried about theft, repairing locks is a hassle, so I prefer to use traditional locks."

The two entered the house. Jin Chengzhai Qianye was somewhat surprised by the luxurious hotel-like environment of the apartment. As a finance student, she had attended various exhibitions and stayed in star-rated hotels with her teachers and the group. However, Li Wei's apartment had a huge visual impact. It had an indescribable style and felt like the mansion of a movie tycoon. In particular, the warm color scheme of the overall decoration made it even more luxurious.

Li Wei looked at the girl standing愣愣地 at the door and said, "The slippers are here. I've put your things on the coffee table. I'll show you your room later. Pillows, bedding, and everything else are all provided. The guest room has everything. Originally, when I bought this apartment, I was thinking, what use is a guest room for someone like me who doesn't have many friends? I might as well turn it into a private gym. Luckily, I didn't act on impulse."

Chapter 1. Encouragement

Jin Chengzhai Qianye appeared somewhat reserved in this environment. She had only ever seen such mansions on television before, and it was only when she was actually in such an environment that she realized that without sufficient mindset and wealth, it would be difficult to manage such an environment.

However, such an environment is indeed wonderful, and it must be very comfortable to live in. Jin Chengzhai Qianye was inwardly alarmed that he had actually started to relax. It's easy to go from frugality to luxury, but difficult to go from luxury to frugality. He had become accustomed to this environment, and he might find it difficult to adapt to ordinary environments in the future. This was something he should be wary of.

Jinchengzhai Qianye felt that she could not stay with Li Wei for long. Such an environment was too detrimental to one's will. She was afraid that if she stayed here for too long, she would become greedy for enjoyment and lose her will to strive.

Li Wei saw the girl's thoughts through his mind-reading ability and wanted to laugh. However, it's said that there aren't many girls in the real world who can maintain a "clear-headed" state. After all, not everyone can overcome human nature. If it were another girl, seeing such an environment, she might already be thinking about using the child to blackmail him. Don't think this idea is exaggerated; these days, Japanese girls are very realistic.

However, it is precisely because girls nowadays are very realistic that Japan's marriage rate is declining. Of course, Li Wei is not criticizing these girls from a superior position. He thinks this is a good thing. After all, ordinary boys can't withstand the harm of these "fairies". Letting them scheme against rich old men is better than letting them harm ordinary people.

Li Wei placed the slippers at the door. Jin Chengzhai Qianye thanked her and then put on the slippers. She looked at her heels and realized that she had been running around outside all day and hadn't even noticed that her stockings were ripped.

Li Wei saw the girl's thoughts and sighed inwardly. Japanese girls had a strange passion for stockings. Even in the dead of winter, you could see girls walking around in stockings and short skirts. Of course, the stockings the girls wore in winter were specially thickened. Although they looked cool, they weren't actually cold. This was one of the few pieces of useless knowledge he had, because this wasn't the 10th-century France. Back then, wearing stockings was men's fashion. Noblemen led the way in wearing stockings and high heels, which started a trend throughout Europe.

However, nowadays, stockings and high heels have become exclusively for women. If any man dares to walk around the street wearing stockings and high heels, he will definitely attract everyone's attention. These days, attracting attention also requires courage.

Li Wei asked, "What's wrong? Are your slippers not comfortable?"

Jinchengzhai Qianye said somewhat awkwardly, "No, that's not true. The slippers are just right, but... but..."

Li Wei laughed and said, "It's probably just a snag on your stockings. It's a normal thing, there's no need to feel embarrassed about it. But I don't have any spare stockings here, you can buy some when you go shopping tonight."

Jinchengzhai Qianye nodded. Because she had left in such a hurry, she only brought a money box, a change of clothes, and underwear. It could be said that every move meant a lot of trouble. Renting a place in Tokyo wasn't easy either. She didn't know how long she would stay in a rental. Although the authorities required landlords to give advance notice before eviction, there was no rule against landlords evicting people. So, she would move every three to six months or so.

It's unclear how long she'll stay with Li Wei this time. In Jin Chengzhai Qianye's opinion, although the environment here is good, Li Wei and she are from two different worlds. With such a huge gap, even being friends would be difficult.

Li Wei, through mind-reading, saw into Jin Chengzhai Qianye's heart. Overly mature yet kind girls are often heartbreaking. These days, due to the information explosion, both men and women are precocious; many young people understand a great deal at a young age. Maturity itself isn't a commendable quality, but maintaining inner kindness while being mature is extremely rare. After all, Japan is a very cold, superficial society, with many inherently cold-hearted people. They may be outwardly respectful or jovial, but inwardly find you troublesome; all interpersonal communication is merely a task necessary for survival.

It is precisely because of this that Li Wei finds Jin Chengzhai Qianye's kindness and gentleness so precious.

Jin Chengzhai Qianye said, "Thank you, but I'd like to handle these personal matters myself next time."

Li Wei laughed and said, "You should take care of this matter first. You're not familiar with this area, and if you just wander around aimlessly, you'll waste a lot of time."

Li Wei led the girl to her private room, which was very cozy. A large wooden bed with soft quilts was placed next to the window, where there was a small bookshelf and several candle-shaped ambient lights. The whole room had a petit-bourgeois feel to it. The moment Jin Chengzhai Qianye saw the room, she felt as if she had traveled through time, as if she had returned to the boudoir of a noble lady in 10th-century Europe. However, the scenery outside the window reminded her that this was Tokyo, not 10th-century Europe.

Previously, the room in this apartment was decorated in a very simple modern European style, which was a kind of modern luxury. The room is now the same as it was, but Li Wei specially renovated it. Anyway, he has magic power, so changing the appearance of the room is a very simple thing for him. He spent an hour in his mind conceiving the design and details, but when he actually started to renovate the room, it only took him less than ten seconds.

Jinchengzhai Qianye rubbed his eyes and sighed, "Isn't this room a bit too luxurious? I feel like I'm not worthy of such a place. It's nice here, but for an ordinary person like me, it's far too extravagant."

Li Wei said, "Chiya, first you need to know this: you're a very promising student at Ocha Girls' University. As long as you take each step steadily forward, you might be able to buy your own apartment in Chiyoda Ward in the future. And at that time, do you still want to limit yourself with this kind of thinking? Even if it's not Chiyoda Ward, it could be Shinjuku Ward, Shibuya Ward, or Shinagawa Ward. You're destined to settle down in the core area. You need to learn to accept all kinds of new things. You're great. It's not a question of whether you deserve these things, but whether they deserve you. You need to understand this."

Chapter 1. Preferences

Li Wei patiently waited for Jin Chengzhai Qianye to put her personal belongings into the locker. After resolving the accommodation issue, the two left the apartment. Li Wei took the girl to a place for dinner and then showed her around the neighborhood and the prices in the area.

Prices in the core area are much higher than in other areas. Even at a simple family restaurant, ordering common dishes, the meal for two cost a thousand yen. Although Li Wei was treating, the one who felt the most pain was Jin Chengzhai Qianye. The girl finally understood the difference between the core and outer areas: the prices here were incredibly exorbitant for people from the outer areas.

Many people actually live outside of Tokyo, but thanks to the convenient train transportation system, these people living outside Tokyo can work in Tokyo during the day and take the train back to their homes outside the Tokyo area in the evening. A significant number of them have the habit of bringing their own lunch boxes because the overall price level in Tokyo is much higher than in the surrounding areas, and cooking for themselves doesn't take much time and is more affordable.

On the way, Li Wei paid for all the expenses. This amount of money was nothing to him, but Jin Chengzhai Qianye felt uneasy. From the moment they left home until they returned, they had spent nearly 100,000 yuan. She refused Li Wei's invitations again, but Li Wei, being an old hand, was far more skilled in conversation than a novice like her. Li Wei always found a suitable reason to pay. She tried to argue and offered to pay herself, but Li Wei's twisted logic always left her speechless.

When the two returned to the apartment, they were both carrying large bags and small packages. Most of them were clothes for Jin Chengzhai Qianye, and the rest were small items to make life more convenient. As for cosmetics and skin care products, Li Wei did not prepare any for the girl. After all, with him around, the girl did not need any cosmetics or skin care products at all. Even without makeup, she could outshine others.

While out shopping, the two encountered several talent scouts. However, due to their outstanding appearance, the scouts were persistent and aggressive towards them. It wasn't until Li Wei made it clear that he had no intention of pursuing them further that the scouts wisely gave up when Li Wei brandished his fist, which was as big as a sandbag.

Jinchengzhai Qianye placed the things in his hands on the coffee table, and then lay down directly on the sofa.

Jin Chengzhai Qianye wiped the sweat from his forehead and said, "Phew... those talent scouts are really crazy. Unfortunately, the path of a star is not suitable for me, and I don't want to be a puppet."

Unlike their counterparts in Okinawa, Japanese entertainers generally enjoy far lower social status and earning potential compared to their Okinawan counterparts. Japanese entertainers with the means and established popularity in Okinawa often flock to Okinawa to make money. While Japan's domestic entertainment industry is well-developed, it also severely limits the career potential of its entertainers. Furthermore, due to their relatively low social status, they are often forced to participate in low-brow entertainment programs against their will.

These days, young people who are good-looking and intelligent often choose a few relatively high-end professions as their goals. These industries include finance, medicine, law, and literature, which is the most talent-dependent. These industries are truly "late-stage" in the long run, while most artists are actually making a living off their youth.

It was precisely because she had a better future and could live a better life by following the established path that Jin Chengzhai Qianye did not consider the promises made by talent scouts at all. She was not one of those pretty faces who had nothing to offer but her looks. She wanted to make a living with her own abilities, rather than jumping around on stage.

Li Wei laughed and said, "When I'm walking down the street, I sometimes get harassed by talent scouts, but when the two of us are walking together, the chances of being harassed increase significantly. To be honest, given the choice, who would want to be an entertainer? Just watching a late-night prank show makes me feel disgusted. Although I personally find it funny to see others make fools of themselves when watching late-night variety shows, I'd rather not be the one making a fool of myself."

In Japan, entertainers are often forced to do things against their will to increase their exposure, without being allowed to show any dissatisfaction. This is absolutely unacceptable to the proud and arrogant Levi. He can suppress his wicked desires and refrain from manipulating ordinary people like puppets, but what he finds even more unacceptable is someone trying to manipulate him like a puppet.

Li Wei turned on the TV, and the smart TV popped up a selection interface. Li Wei switched to on-demand and clicked on the dramatic, mother-catching variety show, "The Moon Shines on the Night."

Li Wei said, "To be honest, I have a bit of a quirky sense of humor in real life. I like watching these kinds of drama-filled variety shows. Unfortunately, this show usually airs late at night, so I usually watch it on demand."

Jinchengzhai Qianye also knew about this variety show. Her parents liked it quite a bit and sometimes even stayed up late to watch it. As for the content, she knew a little about it. It was mostly very controversial content. On this show, you could see people from all over Japan roasting each other, criticizing each other, and all sorts of fights.

Jin Chengzhai said, "This program has a rather unique flavor. I prefer NHK's traditional variety shows, such as '70 Hours of Documentary' and 'The Road to Success'."

Li Wei laughed and said, "I didn't expect you to have such unique tastes. Most girls wouldn't like old-fashioned programs like NHK documentaries; they prefer all kinds of trendy programs."

Jin Chengzhai Qianye said, "Everyone is different. I'm not interested in makeup or dressing up, so I don't usually watch fashion programs. I buy two or three fashion magazines a year to know the general trends, which is enough for me."

Li Wei said, "You're going to get struck by lightning for this, Qianye. You really don't have a clear understanding of your own cuteness. You don't need to dress up, but other girls do. Not every girl is as naturally beautiful as you; fashion is very important to them."

Chapter 4. The Test-Taker's Counterattack

Jin Chengzhai Qianye said, "I have never paid attention to such a problem before. After all, in the eyes of my classmates, I was just a weirdo who only knew how to study. But if I don't do this, I will miss out on my dream university and can only be an ordinary high school graduate in Hokkaido, doing things that I don't really like under the arrangement of my parents."

Jinchengzhai Qianye felt somewhat fortunate. Her hard work had finally paid off, and she successfully entered Ocha Girls' University, where she also met Li Wei.

It's fair to say that without her hard work back then, she would just be an ordinary person with a high school diploma now. In Japan, there are just too many ordinary people with high school diplomas, and she wouldn't have any competitive edge at all.

Especially after meeting Li Wei, she felt like she had used up all the luck in her life. It was precisely because of this that she wanted to become a better version of herself so that she wouldn't seem so out of place standing next to Li Wei.

First, she needs to become a useful person. She doesn't plan to take the postgraduate entrance exam, but she wants to do something worthwhile during her university years.

Li Wei said, “In my country, there is a kind of existence called ‘small-town test-takers.’ This term has no derogatory meaning to me. They are people born in remote small places. For them, getting into a prestigious university is indeed the most definite way to change their fate. As long as they successfully get into a prestigious university, their original life path will be cut off, thus gaining new possibilities.”

Li Wei knew very well that besides the major cities in China, there were many underdeveloped areas. For young people from these areas, the simplest way to change their fate was to get into a prestigious university. However, some young people, due to interference from their families and their own lack of knowledge, chose the wrong path in their majors and squandered their good fortune.

Many high-achieving students from small towns, while achieving remarkable success in the college entrance examination, cannot completely escape the influence of their families of origin. They are easily subjected to harsh interference from their elders when choosing a major, often resulting in them selecting undesirable fields. Times have changed, but some members of the older generation have failed to keep pace. Therefore, when viewing the dynamic society, they still use outdated concepts and ways of thinking, thus causing their children significant harm. They may not have malicious intent; they are simply out of touch with the times.

Only a few lucky test-takers in small towns can escape the constraints of their families of origin and face the future in their own way. Moreover, the older generation can't offer much help to them. As long as they don't hold them back, they are already fortunate in their misfortune.

By reading Jin Chengzhai Qianye's memories, Li Wei learned that her parents were not the kind of unreasonable people who would do more harm than good. In this respect, the girl was lucky to have enlightened parents who understood her and were willing to support her. That's why she was able to devote herself wholeheartedly to her studies, going from an ordinary high school in Sapporo to a top ten university in all of Japan, becoming a candidate for becoming a high-achiever.

Jin Chengzhai Qianye said, "Small-town exam takers? That's a strange term, but I think they are all admirable people. After all, there are too many people in Japan who just get by. Anyone who dares to challenge fate is a commendable warrior."

Jinchengzhai Qianye himself is a finance professional and has considerable knowledge of the Japanese conglomerate system. After all, finance students like them are essentially lackeys of the conglomerates, stepping stones used by the conglomerates to stabilize the existing financial system. Finance students like them can also profit from this system, thus further solidifying their stance and helping the conglomerates stabilize the existing system.

There were things she knew were wrong, but she lacked the power to change them.

Li Wei said, "It's getting late, take a shower and go to bed early. You can use the bathtub in the bathroom as you like, don't worry about it."

Jinchengzhai Qianye nodded. After walking outside for so long, she was quite sweaty. Taking a bath and then soaking in the tub would be a very comfortable thing, no matter what season it was.

Jin Chengzhai Qianye got up from the sofa and returned to her room, tidying up her clothes. While shopping, Li Wei had dragged her to buy a lot of clothes. She wasn't used to dressing up normally, and if it weren't for Li Wei's insistence, she wouldn't have so many beautiful new clothes. These clothes cost a lot of money, and while Li Wei didn't care, she did, even though Li Wei paid for them all.

She took her change of clothes into the bathroom, rinsed off the sweat, and then sat in the pre-heated bathtub. The bathroom in the apartment had a one-way transparent glass exterior, so people sitting in the bathtub could enjoy the night view outside without worrying about being exposed.

Soaking in the bathtub, she could see the night view of Tokyo's bustling area. Jin Chengzhai thought that this was probably the kind of place Li Wei, as a wealthy person, would enjoy. Such a night view was indeed quite charming. She could understand why so many people were willing to do anything to settle down in Tokyo.

In Japan, detached houses are very common, so many young people choose luxury apartments in the most bustling areas. However, the situation is different in Japan. In China, there is no shortage of high-rise buildings, so wealthy people prefer detached or townhouses to enjoy the peace and quiet of living in their own private homes.

In Japan, detached houses are mostly built in areas where land prices are relatively cheap, far from bustling areas, and the surrounding facilities are extremely incomplete. Even if you just want to buy something, you have to rely on bicycles or electric scooters to get around. Older generations of Japanese people are used to this kind of life, but the younger generation of Japanese people prefer a more convenient and bustling environment. So, when they have money, they prefer to buy apartments rather than directly purchase land to build detached houses.

As Jin Chengzhai Qianye gazed at the night view outside, Li Wei's face appeared in her mind. She felt that her feelings for Li Wei had changed somewhat; it was no longer a purely platonic friendship. She realized that she had fallen for Li Wei.

However, she saw the gap between them. A boy as outstanding as Li Wei must have countless girls liking him. Could she, a "small-town exam-taker," a woman devoid of fun, possibly catch his eye? It was precisely because she realized the gap between them that her feelings were so complicated.

Chapter 1. The Girl's Curiosity

A few days passed quickly, and Jin Chengzhai Qianye gradually got used to life in the apartment. Li Wei was a very reliable roommate, and her quality of life here was far better than in her previous rented apartment.

Jin Chengzhai Qianye stood on the balcony, watching the traffic in the distance. As the sunlight gradually dimmed, all sorts of lights began to illuminate the scene, creating a bustling yet enchanting atmosphere.

Jin Chengzhai Qianye whispered, "This is... the City That Never Sleeps..."

Tokyo is a mega-city complex where people are active 14 hours a day. For many, nightfall is just the beginning of the day. Of course, she wasn't interested in that kind of decadent nightlife. Rather than dancing in the dance hall, she preferred sitting on a lounge chair on the balcony, reading a book she liked under the bright lights. Maybe it was just some unhelpful reading, but it was better than indulging in self-destruction.

Jin Chengzhai Qianye knew that he was just an ordinary person and had no right to interfere in other people's lives. Some girls like to go to nightclubs to dance, like to be drunk until they are out of their minds, like to be carried into hotels and do some primitive activities. They don't even know where they are when they wake up the next day, and they don't even know that they are pregnant.

Everyone has their own choices. Some choose to maintain their integrity, while others choose to wallow in self-pity. These are all paths they choose.

She's seen too many young people squander their good fortune. Although this statement makes her seem old-fashioned, like a middle-aged woman, it's her opinion. There are bottom lines to being a person. Once you do something, it's like stepping into darkness. It's impossible to climb out of that quagmire without paying a price.

Some young girls always think their beauty can buy them everything, but they don't realize that beauty fades, and there will always be ten-year-old girls in the world. Therefore, those who rely on their looks to please others will find their love waning as their beauty fades. Only those with ability and substance can avoid such problems. Beauty is always just a byproduct. Beauty combined with any ability is a winning combination, but mere beauty is meaningless. Men will soon tire of a pretty face with no substance or use.

Li Wei, holding a can of Coke, went to the balcony and said, "It's going to get windy soon, and it's easy to catch a cold if you stay on the balcony."

Jin Chengzhai said, "Thank you. I'd like to see more of the scenery here. To be honest, before coming here, I had never seen Tokyo from this angle. This city is too far away for most people."

Li Wei said, "Every major city in the world is like this. Everyone is just fuel for the city's progress, including me. These megacities are like speeding trains, where people are cruelly divided into three classes, and most people are just fuel. However, some fuel can climb out of the fuel tank, enter the carriages with dignity, and become members who enjoy the benefits of development. But most individuals are burned up as fuel and then eliminated by the city, returning to where they came from."

Jin Chengzhai Qianye said, "Li Weijun, your words are really cruel. Can't you say something more romantic?"

Li Wei said, "Because you are usually so calm, you are different from ordinary girls. You can see through the essence of things that ordinary girls cannot see through. Therefore, our communication seems cruel and unromantic to outsiders."

Li Wei, as a human-shaped library, possesses an extremely broad knowledge base, while Jin Chengzhai Qianye's knowledge is far broader than that of the average girl. Therefore, the two can talk about anything and everything, even politics and military affairs, which most girls are not interested in.

Li Wei said, "Tonight, I'll have to work through the night again. After all, I've rested for several days. The overall market trend these past two days has been upward, and I'm preparing to do some T+0 trading on a stock I've been watching for a while."