Teacher Daxiang, let’s form a lifelong band!

You notice that unlike the other members who are fully committed to the band, Yutenji Wakami seems to have little interest in the band itself.

[Rather than the band itself, she cares more about the income the band can bring her.]

"You know, this won't work. If the band leader, Shoko Toyokawa, finds out about this, there's a high probability that Wakami Yutenji will be expelled by the strict Shoko Toyokawa."

So, you chose to help Yutenji Wakami in your own way, and the DJ position was a perfect match for you, because DJs can control the live performance. As long as you can control it well enough, Yutenji Wakami's weakness of not being able to keep up with the band can be compensated.

"Teacher Big Cat, why are you coming up with ideas again?"

"But luckily, I can protect you. However, in this situation, I can only protect you temporarily, not forever, right?"

You tried hard to make up for Yutenji Wakami's shortcomings, but she was unaware of this and continued to focus on her own affairs.

[Finally, one day you missed a performance due to a cold, and Yutenji Wakami's problem was exposed to everyone.]

"See, my buddy said it, I can't protect you forever."

Regarding Yutenji Wakami's problem, Toyokawa Shoko is very angry. She is not only angry at Yutenji Wakami personally, but she is also angry that you have been protecting Yutenji Wakami.

So, a few days later, you and Yutenji Wakami were called into the training room by Toyokawa Shoko and severely beaten.

[You knew you were in the wrong and didn't argue back at Toyokawa Shoko's beating, but Yutenji Wakamugi started arguing with Toyokawa Shoko.]

"Ms. Yutenji, do you realize how selfish your behavior is? You've been spending so much time on your personal account that your level is now the lowest in the band!"

"So what? The band is already popular enough, and doesn't Lu Li have my back? It's fine as long as Lu Li is there, and the audience won't be able to tell, right?"

Yutenji Wakamugi was quite stubborn. You could tell she wasn't unaware of her own problems, but she was a bit embarrassed to be accused by a girl several years her junior.

"Ms. Yutenji, if you keep thinking like this, then I don't think my band is right for you!"

"Our band is more than just a professional band. It carries the dreams of so many people. Me, Mu, Hailing, Chuhua, and Lu Li, we've all staked our dreams on this band. Miss Yutiansi, if you can't join us, please leave!"

[During their argument, Toyokawa Shoko issued an ultimatum.]

"What dream? After all, isn't a band just a way to make money? You asked me to join the band because of numbers and my face, right? What does that have to do with your so-called dream?"

[Under your watch, Toyokawa Shoko and Yutenji Wakami finally developed an irreconcilable conflict.]

"Xiangzi, Sister Miaomeng, calm down for a moment..."

[Seeing the two about to explode, you quickly come out to stop them.]

"Lu Li, please move aside. This has nothing to do with you."

"Yes, don't interrupt. This is a conflict between Xiangzi and me!"

Neither of the two people arguing are willing to listen to you. They both have very strong personalities, and when two sharp edges collide, one of them will naturally be smoothed over.

This time, it was Yutenji Wakamaki who was worn down, and a few days later, Yutenji Wakamaki announced his departure from the team.

"I've been tired of playing this lousy drum for a long time. Jazz drumming is hard enough as it is, and your band's drum sheet is even harder than other bands. I'm leaving. Whoever wants to play this drum can do it!"

[Leaving behind these words, Yutenji Wakamugi took the initiative to leave the team. ]

"Sister Miao Meng."

After Yutiansi Ruomai left the band, you found Yutiansi Ruomai and wanted to persuade him. But before you could open your mouth, Yutiansi Ruomai spoke first: "Don't try to persuade me. I didn't want to join the band in the first place. Lu Li, I thought we were on the same page, but the truth is, we just can't be together. I'm leaving. Goodbye."

[Just like that, Yutenji Wakami disappeared from your world...]

......

[You disappeared from Lu Li's world once again, but this time was different from the last time. This time, you had actually planned it long ago.]

[Although you've left the band, your situation is much better this time. The band's share of the profits was high enough, so you're not short of money now. And thanks to the band's support, you're still one of the most popular bloggers on the internet. It can be said that even without the band and Lu Li, you can still live a very happy life in this life.]

[So, after leaving the band, you continued to do your old job. This time, you learned your lesson and would occasionally release some news related to jazz drums, such as you bought new drums, or you might join a band. By relying on these little tricks to ride on the popularity of the band, you maintained your drummer persona, and also maintained your popularity and income.]

[However, just when you thought this kind of life could go on forever...]

"Mr. Miao Meng's past and present: Why did the famous band's drummer leave the band? Was he a kindhearted Mr. Miao Meng, or a gold digger trapped by money? — First released online, exclusive revelations reveal the unknown side of Mr. Miao Meng!"

Volume 4: Chapter : Exploiting Lu Li (K)

(PS: I feel much better after waking up. My headache is gone and I'm almost rested. I should be able to update during the day starting tomorrow.)

"Mr. Miao Meng's past and present: Why did the famous band's drummer leave the band? Was he a kindhearted Mr. Miao Meng, or a gold digger trapped by money? — First released online, exclusive revelations reveal the unknown side of Mr. Miao Meng!"

[An article like this was suddenly posted online by a fan.]

[When you wake up and see this article, you feel like the sky is falling. ]

[Somehow, your actions were discovered by a fan of the band. They figured out why you left the band. Even more terrifying, they followed the clues and not only discovered the truth behind your departure, but they also discovered that the persona you created online was completely fake. You are not the wonderful Teacher Miao Meng at all.]

【"It's over."】

After reading the entire article, you feel cold all over and a cold sweat pours down your face. You know you're done for. The real you that you've tried so hard to hide has been exposed to the public.

[What's even more terrifying is that following this article, fans discovered more things. In less than a week, the real you was pieced together by netizens.]

If you don't want others to know, then don't do it yourself. There is no impenetrable wall in the world. Some things cannot be hidden. The only difference is when they are discovered.

You know you're done. Your career as an internet blogger is ruined. The scary thing is that it's not just your career as an internet blogger that's ruined; it's also the rest of your life.

[Before, because you were famous enough in Tokyo, you were recognized wherever you went, just like a star. You used to be proud of this, but now, it has become your death warrant.]

After your situation was exposed, you were pointed at and criticized by passersby every time you went to the convenience store to buy something. Cashiers at supermarkets also gave you strange looks after seeing your face. Feeling these cold gazes was incredibly uncomfortable. The more famous you were before, the more uncomfortable you are now.

[You know, Tokyo, you probably can't survive this.]

[You never thought that your reason for leaving Tokyo would be like this.]

[But it has already happened. You can't live in Tokyo anymore. You have no choice but to leave Tokyo and go somewhere else.]

A few days later, you packed your luggage and planned to go live in Kyushu.

You originally wanted to go home, but you realized your hometown wasn't far from Tokyo. If there were gossip after you returned, not only would it be upsetting for you, but your parents' lives would also be affected. So, you chose the place farthest from Tokyo, Kyushu.

With mixed feelings, you board the train bound for Kyushu. As the train starts, you gaze out the window at Tokyo, which gradually recedes into the distance. Your emotions are mixed. You don't know what your future will hold. Although you still have a decent amount of savings, leaving Tokyo means saying goodbye to your ideal life. Your heart is heavy, and honestly, you're reluctant to leave.

[However, no matter how much you don't want to leave, you have to leave.]

When the train stopped at Kyushu Station, you sighed as you looked at the station, which was clearly inferior to the one in Tokyo, carrying your suitcase.

【You started a new life in Kyushu. 】

Although Kyushu is remote, it's not a mountain village. In fact, the three major cities in Kyushu are quite prosperous. Because you still have some savings, you choose to settle in Kitakyushu, the most prosperous city in Kyushu.

[“Pick yourself up and prepare for the next phase of your life.”]

After renting a decent studio apartment, you pondered your next steps. You roughly calculated that, given your current living conditions in Kitakyushu City, your savings would probably be enough to support you for about three years of decent living, and if you were frugal, maybe five years.

[For you, quality of life is essential, but three years is a long time. You think you have enough time to find a suitable job within three years.]

【However......】

Three years have passed, and you haven't found a satisfactory job. You don't want to do those cashier and waiter jobs, and high-paying jobs don't need you.

[So after three years of pure idleness, your money is gone.]

【...】

[After all the money is gone, you know that you have failed in life again.]

【If you want everything, you will get nothing.】

You decide to end your life; this is just a simulation after all.

[However, before ending your life, you decided to check on the band and Lu Li, so you secretly returned to Tokyo. This time, you discovered that the situation was different from the previous simulation...]

......

[Yutenji Wakamugi once again disappeared from your world. ]

"As expected of Teacher Big Cat, he runs so fast. So this time, he was beaten away by my Xiangbao's mouth cannon, right?"

[Yutenji Wakamaki left. After Yutenji Wakamaki left, you were heartbroken.]

[In the previous simulation, she left. In this simulation, you still couldn't keep her. You feel like a loser.]

“I think this might not be my problem.”

[Yutenji Wakami left, but the band still needed to continue, so, just like last time, after Yutenji Wakami left, Toyokawa Shoko asked you to continue playing drums in his place.]

"Lu Li, Yutiansi Wakamai is gone. Why don't you take her place as the drummer?" Toyokawa Shoko asked.

[Toyokawa Shoko has asked you to replace Yutenji Wakumai as the drummer. Would you accept?]

【①: Accept.】

【②: Not accepted.】

[Note: Nana Ohba's blessing is in effect. The host can select one of them to view the subsequent content.]

"Huh? Why is there an option here?"

"Oh, I see. Because this incident happened in the last simulation, there's a new option this time, right?"

"In that case, choosing ① will result in the same outcome as last time."

"Then don't think about it, just choose for me."

【After some thought, you rejected Toyokawa Shoko's request.】

"Sorry, Xiangzi, I might have to leave too."

If you didn't have the memory of the previous simulation, you would probably agree to Toyokawa Shoko's request. But you know that if you agreed, you would most likely get to know Takamatsu Deng and marry him, just like in your previous life.

[Takamatsu Deng is indeed a good wife, there is nothing wrong with that, but in this life you feel you can still struggle a little longer, so you rejected Toyokawa Shoko.]

[Hearing your refusal, Toyokawa Shoko felt a little disappointed, but she didn't force you to stay. She knew you were thinking about Yutenji Wakami, so you left the band as well.]

After you left the band, you made up your mind to find Yutenji Ruomai. You thought, this time you must be with your beloved Yutenji Ruomai!

......

You discover that unlike the last simulation, Lu Li isn't in Toyokawa Shoko's band. The drummer is a girl you don't know, Shiina Riki. The DJ position has been eliminated, and Lu Li's whereabouts are unknown.

[And just when you were wondering where Lu Li had gone, suddenly, you saw a huge poster.]

[The poster shows Lu Li in a suit holding a light novel. On the poster, you see a series of words such as "genius light novel writer," "gold medal actor," and "top illustrator."]

[It turns out that in this life, Lu Li no longer works as a drummer, but has transformed himself into a well-known figure in multiple fields.]

[Turning around, you see the TV projector in the square, which is broadcasting a reporter's interview with Lu Li.]

"Mr. Lu Li, may I ask what made you feel when you wrote the light novel 'My Golden Anchor Girlfriend'?"

“Well, this theme actually depends on my first love.”

"So it's about your first love? Yes, that kind of genuine, unrequited love is something only someone who's experienced it could write about. But if you harbor such deep feelings for your first love, then why did you announce your marriage to Miss Wakaba a few days ago? Honestly, your union with Miss Wakaba Mutsu is truly surprising. There are rumors that your marriage to Miss Wakaba Mutsu is a political arrangement. Is that true?"

"Of course it's fake. My fiancée and I are truly in love. There's no reason for this mess."

"Then may I ask how you ended up falling in love with Ms. Wakaba Mutsu, despite your first love?"

"Well, this story all started after my first love left me. As you all know, I was originally a member of a band, and my job was DJ. I actually thought that this would be a way to get closer to my first love, but she left the band for some reason."

"Your first love...you're talking about Miss Yutiansi Ruomai, right? Speaking of which, Mr. Lu Li, the band incident back then was a big deal. Do you have any inside information about it?"

"Yes, it's Sister Miao Meng. There's no inside story. She just left the band normally."

"I see. So, what did you do after Yutenji Wakamu left the band?"

"After Miao Mengjie left the band, I was very disappointed. After all, a big part of the reason I stayed in the band was because of Miao Mengjie. After Miao Mengjie left, the band quickly welcomed a new drummer. After the new drummer came, I took the initiative to resign from the band. After leaving the band, I started writing light novels."

"So, you wrote this novel because you couldn't let go of your first love?"

“Yes, actually, my original thought was that this novel would make a lot of money, and after I became famous, Sister Miao Meng might read it and come back to find me, but… she didn’t come back.”

"That's a shame. What happened next? How did you get to know Ms. Wakaba Mutsu?"

"Mu, Mu was actually the guitarist in my old band. It was a bit of a surprise to me, but after the first volume of my novel was released, Mu suddenly found me. She said she was a fan and really liked my light novel, and then we got to know each other again."

"I see. Is it because of the reunion of the work?"

"Yes, because of the work, Mu and I reunited. What happened next was a bit cliché. I couldn't find Sister Miao Meng no matter how hard I tried, and Mu stayed by my side the whole time. And then, naturally, we fell in love."