I'm in Morioh, just joined a chat group for cute girls.

【Oblivionis】: Everyone! To celebrate, let's have a team-building event! It's on me! We can go anywhere in the world!

As soon as the message was sent out, the group chat immediately became lively.

【Marin】: Wow! Xiangzi-chan has become a millionaire! Congratulations! Team building is great! Where to go?

[Devilish Muscle Rin]: Hmph, finally acting like a young lady. But are you sure you can afford a world tour?

【Oblivionis】: No problem! Problems that can be solved with money aren't problems at all!

At this moment, Xiangzi was filled with boundless pride.

However, a message tinged with grievance and dissatisfaction weakly slipped in.

【Sword Saintess】: But... even if it's a team-building activity, it should start with me first... this was agreed upon a long time ago...

[Weather Forecast]: Xiangzi, you should finish what you're doing now. For example, how to use this money to make your grandfather, who looks down on you, look at you with new eyes. Team building isn't something to rush into.

Gu Ye's words were like a bucket of cold water poured on Xiangzi's feverish head.

She looked at the screen and calmed down.

That's right... money is just the first step.

Next, the real battle begins.

I will make all those who look down on me pay the price.

【Oblivionis】: ...You're right. I was too excited.

[Sword Saintess]: Um... Lord Gu Ye... when can we...? I'm... I'm practically turning into mold from boredom in the temple. All I do is pray, and there's no one to talk to...

The message from the Sword Saintess was filled with a strong sense of anticipation.

Gu Ye thought about it and realized that nothing major had happened in Morioh Town during this time, and Yoshikage Kira hadn't shown up yet.

[Weather Forecast]: This Sunday, I think. Everyone should be free on Sunday.

【Sword Saintess】:!

An exclamation mark expressed all her joy.

Then, she responded in her own unique, solemn, and sacred way.

【Sword Saintess】: With the Highest God as my witness, I will prepare the grandest ceremony, with utmost piety and joy, to await the arrival of all my friends. May the light of God shine upon every corner of our reunion. Lord Gu Ye… your room, I have… cleaned and prepared it day and night according to your preferences.

Once the initial shock and elation subsided, a more practical question arose before everyone: how should this sum of over 180 billion yen be used?

【Oblivionis】: Everyone... please help me think of a solution. I don't know what to do with this money.

For once, Xiangzi showed a plea for help in the group chat. This was no longer the cold and resolute Oblivionis, but a young girl who felt lost and helpless in the face of wealth that was enough to crush her mind.

[Devil Muscle Rin]: 180 billion? Hmph, although it can't compare to the assets of my Tohsaka family at its peak, it's still a considerable amount of start-up capital.

Rin Tohsaka always carries the air of a young lady from a wealthy family, even though she herself often has headaches over the expenses of magical gems.

[Devil Muscle Rin]: The safest method, of course, is to invest in gems. Find a reputable source, purchase a batch of high-purity magic gems, store them for ten years, and their value will at least triple. Moreover, gems themselves are hard currency, and can be used as a medium for casting spells at any time.

【Marin】: Huh? Investing in gems? That sounds amazing! But it feels so far removed from our lives… If you ask me, with that much money, they should throw the biggest cosplay carnival ever! Invite cosplayers and enthusiasts from all over the world, and book the entire Tokyo Dome! It would definitely be a hot topic! The ultimate love!

Kitagawa Kaimu's thinking was always so direct and passionate, full of his dedication to "love".

[Rice Lawyer]: Organizing events consumes a lot of capital, has a long payback period, and carries uncontrollable risks. From a business perspective, it's better to invest in physical industries. For example, opening a chain restaurant focusing on high-end cuisine and a comfortable dining experience. As long as a brand can be established, it can generate a stable cash flow.

【American Scythe】: Tsk, a bunch of naive young girls. When they get rich, the first thing they do is, of course, invest in high-risk, high-reward ventures.

【American Scythe】: Buy several top-tier security companies and acquire shares in some smaller military industrial enterprises. Build your own intelligence network and armed forces. At that point, you'll be able to challenge not only the Toyokawa family, but even the regime of a small country. Money is for creating power, not for playing house.

[The one executed in red]: ...can buy a lot of meat. The best meat from dangerous species.

[Huazhu]: Hehe, everyone's ideas are quite interesting. However, what Xiangzi's sister needs most right now might not be a specific plan, but rather to calm down and find what she truly wants to do. Money is just a tool; what matters is the heart of the person using that tool.

The discussion in the group was lively, with all sorts of imaginative suggestions emerging, but none of them seemed to be able to truly solve Xiangzi's problem.

As she watched the messages scrolling across the screen, she felt her thoughts become a jumbled mess.

Finally, she chose to privately message the person who had given her all of this.

【Oblivionis】: Gu Ye.

[Weather Forecast]: In.

【Oblivionis】: Since you have the ability to convert this wealth into cash, you must also know how to make money grow, right? I would like to... ask you for advice.

Her words were very respectful, with the humility of a student to a teacher.

Gu Ye looked at the message and turned over in bed.

Weather forecast: None.

His answer was simple and clear.

[Weather Forecast]: I just have the connections, but that doesn't mean I have a talent for business. I'm not interested in making money.

Xiangzi felt a little disappointed as he read the reply.

[Weather Forecast]: Moreover, Toyokawa Shoko.

Gu Ye's next message followed immediately.

Chihiro 0 Six One ② ⑥ ② ⑦ Ridge

[Weather Forecast]: You are the pride of the Toyokawa family, raised in such an environment, receiving the highest level of elite education. Logically, you should have the most astute business acumen among us. You shouldn't be asking us for advice; you should trust yourself.

Yes, she was once the pride of the Toyokawa family.

Piano, tea ceremony, flower arrangement, social etiquette... and those economics courses and business case studies that she once found boring.

Those things are etched into her very bones.

However, due to family changes, she sealed them away along with her pride.

Should I... trust myself?

Her finger hovered over the screen, not falling for a long time.

【Oblivionis】: ……I understand. I will…think about it carefully.

【Oblivionis】: But for now, I want to focus on getting the band's business done. I don't want to go through the experience of a band breaking up again.

This is her truest thought.

Ave Mujica was the first piece of driftwood she climbed out of the abyss, and she would never allow it to break again.

[Weather Forecast]: Hmm.

Gu Ye didn't say anything more.

He knew that the seed had been planted, and the rest was up to Xiangzi to nurture it.

night.

Just as he was losing consciousness, a gentle knock sounded on the door.

"Tuk, duh."

The voice was very soft and polite.

Gu Ye opened his eyes somewhat impatiently.

Who could it be at this time? Ilya and Haimeng should already be asleep.

"Come in."

He was too lazy to get up and just gave a vague reply.

The door was gently pushed open, and an elegant figure appeared in the doorway.

Her long silver hair flowed with a soft glow under the corridor lights, and her ruby-like eyes shone brightly in the dimly lit room.

She was wearing a white silk nightgown, and her noble demeanor seemed somewhat out of place in this ordinary boy's bedroom.

It's Irisviel.

"Good evening, Gu Yejun. I hope I haven't disturbed your rest?"

She walked in with a smile and closed the door behind her.

"...Is there something you need, Irisviel?"

Gu Ye sat up in bed and leaned against the headboard.

"Yes, I have a small question that has been bothering me."

Irisviel walked to the bedside and sat down gracefully, causing the mattress to sag slightly.

A delicate fragrance then filled the air.

She stared at Gu Ye, her eyes filled with pure curiosity.

"Regarding Ilya's 'special milk'... As a mother, I am very concerned about my daughter's diet. I found that the milk was very beneficial to Ilya's body, so I was curious to know what special ingredient gave it that special flavor and effects. I tried to analyze it with alchemy, but I couldn't figure out its composition. It's truly an incredible substance."

coming.

Gu Ye's heart skipped a beat.

I knew it... this wouldn't be so easy to get over.

His mind raced as he considered countermeasures.

"This one……"

He scratched his head, avoiding Irisviel's probing gaze. "The formula is rather special and not easy to reveal. You can ask Ilya if she's willing to tell you."

He decisively passed the buck to one of the culprits.

However, Irisviel simply gave a gentle smile that said, "I knew it."

"Hehe, I've already asked Ilya."

She said softly, "I also asked Miss Haimeng. They all said that only you, Gu Yejun, know the answer to this question. So, they told me to come directly to you."

Gu Ye felt a throbbing sensation in his temples.

Those two guys... they definitely did it on purpose!

He is now facing a desperate situation.

The woman in front of him was his nominal "mother-in-law," although she was younger than him in terms of physical age, her maturity and status were undeniable.

He can't just say, "Oh, that's **, it got mixed in with the milk."

That's absolutely inhuman.

An awkward silence fell over the room.

Gu Ye leaned against the headboard, his gaze drifting to the ceiling, pretending to study the structure of the light fixture.

Irisviel sat there quietly, not urging him, but looking at him with her pure eyes, as if she could see through all his pretenses.

After a long while, Gu Ye cleared his throat and decided to use his ultimate technique.

He said nothing, but silently lifted the covers, lay down, and turned his back to Irisviel, adopting a posture that said, "I'm going to sleep, please leave."

Irisviel watched him evade the problem like a child, and her smile deepened.

She wasn't angry; instead, she found the boy in front of her to be quite interesting.

She stood up, the hem of her silk nightgown brushing against the edge of Gu Ye's bed.

"Really? It's not convenient to talk about it..."

Her voice was as soft as a feather, drifting into Gu Ye's ear.

"It's ok."

She walked to the door, placed her hand on the doorknob, and glanced back at the stiff figure on the bed.

"I'll find out sooner or later."

After saying that, she opened the door, walked out gracefully, and considerately closed the door gently.

In the room, only Gu Ye remained, lying on the bed with his eyes open, unable to fall asleep.

This is troublesome... This is really troublesome...

……

The next day.