What?! My anime figurines have all come true!

After a while, Ding Jiafang used the excuse of going to the toilet to go check the public toilet in the villa.

But the public toilets have hardly been used, so you can't tell anything from them.

Huh? You're asking why we didn't go check out the private restrooms?

Ding Jiafang still had some sense of shame; he simply couldn't bring himself to spy on his classmate's private home just to verify his suspicions.

At most, I'll look at the entryway, the public restroom, the living room, and the kitchen...

Now that the entryway and public restroom are safe, the only suspicious thing in the living room is the sofa. Finally, the problem was discovered in the kitchen.

"really……"

Ding Jiafang stared at the pink apron hanging on the shelf behind the kitchen door, her gaze growing increasingly sharp.

Would Chen Xiao wear this pink apron?

That's obviously impossible!

The kitchen range hood showed signs of use, and the stovetop still had some residual heat, indicating that it had been used not long ago.

Before this, Chen Xiao had always stayed by his side.

And there is...

Ding Jiafang turned her attention to the largest item in the kitchen—the double-door refrigerator!

It has been used by some to describe the human body in novels.

"Inside the refrigerator!"

Ding Jiafang quietly opened the refrigerator and took a peek. The scene that came into view made him unable to look directly at it!

Packed full of ingredients!

Does Chen Xiao, who lives here alone, need so many ingredients?

That's obviously impossible!

"As expected, Xiao, you really did betray us..."

Ding Jiafang felt a mix of emotions.

First, there's envy for the brother who found a partner first; then there's admiration for Chen Xiao's choice to give up a bright future for true love; and finally, there's incomprehension about his reluctance to be open with everyone.

In fact, neither Chen Xiao's friends nor classmates are that heartless. If he really meets 'true love,' everyone will understand and offer their blessings.

But how could they keep this from everyone?!

Could it be because of... the class monitor?

Lin Qi's feelings for Chen Xiao were common knowledge in college. After all, they had been childhood sweethearts for over a decade, and usually, such childhood sweetheart relationships would have already blossomed into marriage during college.

But in the end, Lin Qi's husband was stolen by some guy who didn't even know where he came from.

There are cows...

No wonder Xiao kept it a secret from everyone.

The class monitor absolutely must not find out about this!

Ah Xiao, don't worry, I'll keep it a secret for you.

Why does this guy look like he's ready to die?

Seeing Ding Jiafang's expression, as if she were about to personally blow up a bunker, Chen Xiao felt completely bewildered.

Chapter Twenty-Five: It's You I've Chosen! Ms. Lai Qu Gui Xi!

After all the equipment in the computer room was installed, Ding Jiafang realized that Chen Xiao had actually installed five computers. Not counting the old computer in his bedroom, this small room was enough for a group of people to play five-player online games!

"Xiao, are you planning to do this after graduation?"

Ding Jiafang wiped her sweat and, seeing Chen Xiao's computer shop friend fiddling with the system, asked him curiously.

However, considering the increasingly developed internet and the public recognition of superpowers, both creating self-media and establishing a studio are quite lucrative opportunities.

You can't really open a villa with private rooms and rent them out to people for offline five-player games, can you?

Besides, my sister-in-law lives at home, so renting it out as a gaming room wouldn't be a good idea.

"Forehead……"

Chen Xiao thought about it and realized that having Yamada Elf and Shiina Mashiro write novels/draw illustrations was, in a sense, a kind of studio.

However, compared to some ghostwriting studios, their own novels and illustrations are absolutely wildly popular.

"I'd say it's a studio."

"Sure! If you make a lot of money in the future, treat everyone in the class to a meal sometime!"

Ding Jiafang put his arm around Chen Xiao's shoulder and laughed heartily.

He never considered the possibility of failure. From the moment he met Chen Xiao, success has always been a part of this classmate's life.

With Chen Xiao's connections, it would be incredibly easy for him to assemble a studio team in a short period of time.

"Ah."

Chen Xiao could understand Ding Jiafang's unspoken meaning: the invitation was secondary; the most important thing was to get together.

"Xiao, the system is all set up for you, and the network cable is connected. You can download whatever you want later."

At this moment, the friend from the computer store finished installing the operating systems on these computers and gave the two of them a thumbs up.

"Okay! I'll transfer the money right away."

Chen Xiao took out his phone and transferred money to him.

"Hey! No need for the installation fee. We're friends, you're being too polite."

After receiving the transfer, the friend at the computer store transferred some money back to Chen Xiao.

That solves the equipment problem.

After finishing the business, Chen Xiao saw the two to the door and let his friend from the computer store ride back in Ding Jiafang's car.

"Jiafang, I'll leave it to you to take him home."

"No problem, see you next time!"

Ding Jiafang gave an OK sign.

But as he was about to roll up the car window, he suddenly remembered something and said seriously, "Remember! The Shanghai Comic Con is in three days. I'll send you the address later. Make sure your friend comes!"

Ding Jiafang looked like she was grasping at a straw.

It's as if he'll say at any moment: "If you don't abandon me, I'm willing to become your godfather!"

"Okay! Okay! I'll take her, don't worry."

Chen Xiao replied irritably.

"Definitely! You absolutely have to come!"

And so it went, until the car drove out of the residential area, Ding Jiafang was still yelling in the driver's seat.

"It's really... as if canceling an event would completely ruin your reputation."

Chen Xiao shook his head and complained.

But then I thought about it again. I've never been involved in the anime and manga community in this life, and this is a comic convention in Shanghai, so the organizer is probably the biggest and most famous in the community.

For Ding Jiafang, this may indeed be a major crisis that could lead to his permanent retirement from the entertainment industry. Even if he doesn't retire in the end, his reputation will be ruined.

Although he will soon be attending Shenzhou New Star Academy, if he causes trouble before leaving, it might become a mental burden for Ding Jiafang.

"I'll help, but who should do it?"

If someone of Yuzuriha Inori's caliber were to go, the sensational effect would definitely be no less than that of Black Rock Shooter.

After all, it's just singing a song.

Let's start with girl bands... oh no, I mean, let's begin with them.

"Xiao, your classmate left? I just heard him mention something about a comic convention. Does he need our help?"

Shiina Mahiru quietly peeked out from behind the villa gate.

"Yes, it's just going on stage to sing a song."

However, there are only a few options available.

Hmm? You're asking why there are only a few anime school idols, since there are so many who can sing?

Ahem! Although he had watched the anime "School Idol Project" (Lalaman) for a while in his previous life, and knew about the training game "School Idolmaster", Chen Xiao did not make any of their figures.

LOL, just playing Kantai Collection and FGO takes up a lot of time.

Not to mention other anime and Gensokyo characters, there's simply no time to work on the Idolmaster series!

Therefore, the only girl bands currently on display are Icy Tail from "Saekano", Girls Dead Monster from "Angel Beats!", End from "Lonely Rock", Thornless from "The Crying Girl's Cry", and the veteran light music club.

As for why there's no "bitterness"...

Besides the lack of time, another reason is that Chen Xiao was fed a huge dose of the god-like plot of the Mother Chicken in his previous life, and couldn't stand the gravitational field comparable to a black hole, which caused him to transform into Zhang Beihai and lead the Natural Selection ship forward four times while watching the series...

"So... I've chosen you! Kita-chan!"

After standing in front of the display case for a moment, Chen Xiao finally placed his finger on the red-haired girl in the band.

Kita Ikuyo: Huh?

Why wasn't it me?!

The girl in the display case couldn't sit still any longer.

It then materialized and jumped out of the display case, waving its hands and unleashing the "Fierce Chariot Fist" to strike Chen Xiao's chest.

Of all the bands featuring figurines, the one with the strongest desire to perform must be Iori Nina.

When Renna saw Chen Xiao's finger pointing at her, she was ready to materialize and rush over to thank him, but he ended up doing this to her!

"Alright, alright, Renna, Xiao must have his reasons for doing this."

The materialized Lupa held Jing Qinrencai under her armpits and pulled her away from Chen Xiao.

The other members of the Thorn Gang also materialized.

Momoka seemed indifferent, An and Ang were curious about what comic conventions were like in this world, while Ebisuka Tomo looked at Nina with some speechlessness.

"Ahem, Nina, this is a song sung by one person. Even without MMK (Momoka) and the others to sing along, are you still going to sing?"

Chen Xiao raised his hand and coughed lightly, explaining.

"Ah, this..."

Jing Qinrencai was taken aback upon hearing this.

If it weren't for everyone being together, I wouldn't be in the mood to sing.

"But... I don't have the cooperation of Ijichi-senpai and the others, will this work?"

Kita Ikuyo, who had been pointed out by Chen Xiao, materialized, her face filled with worry.

While the situation won't escalate to the point of running away like in the original story, it's still a bit much to ask her, the least skilled performer, to perform on stage...

"It doesn't matter if Kita sings well or not, as long as he acts cute."

Chen Xiao smiled and gently patted Kita Ikuyo's head.

After all, it was just replacing Ding Jiafang to sing, there was no need to make such a big deal out of it.

However, upon hearing this, Jing Qinrencai's previously calmed mood turned sour again.

"What, am I not cute?"

Oh dear, the little girl is breathing out air.

Chen Xiao didn't offer any explanation, but simply asked her and Kita Ikuyo to make an "eh" expression together.