Teacher Daxiang, let’s form a lifelong band!

"It's not that expensive." Lu Li smiled and shook his head. "Sister Miao Meng, these rice balls, even including my labor costs, are only a few hundred yen each. I just calculated it, and it's about 600 yen. How about it, are you surprised?"

"Six hundred yen? That's really cheap. If you sell this kind of thing out there, it would probably cost two thousand yen each." Yutenji Wakamugi nodded. She was really surprised by the price.

"So, Sister Miao Meng, sometimes expensive things aren't really that expensive. The raw materials for most things aren't ridiculously expensive. Many expensive foods are enhanced by ingredients from other sources. Cheap things aren't inedible, right?"

Yutiansi Ruomai understood that Lu Li was educating her.

Okay, what Lu Li said made sense, but what could she do? She just wanted to eat expensive food.

"Lu Li, I know you want to accuse me of being extravagant, but I just love eating those things. Otherwise, I wouldn't be trying to make money. Making rice balls is indeed cheap and delicious, but it's so tiring. And since we both make money, it's okay to eat something expensive, right?"

"Yes, yes, that's true. Money is meant to be spent. As long as you like it, Sister Miao Meng."

Volume 4: Chapter Must Be Happy (K)

[For the sake of your and Yutenji Wakami's future, Yutenji Wakami discussed with you and concealed your relationship and became a singer.]

[It's pretty much what the agency expected. Although Yutenji Wakamu's singing skills are only average, she's incredibly popular right now. She's so popular that she doesn't even need her singing skills to become a big name.]

[Of course, if you want to become a top singer, this is obviously not enough. So, in terms of singing skills, Yutenji Wakamu naturally needs to practice. However, the agency will prepare a complete gift package for her in this regard, so you don't need to worry about it.]

[What you need to do is slightly modify the autobiographical light novel you prepared for Yutenji Wakamushi to make it more in line with her current personality and help her become more popular.]

[At the same time, you also started working on your third light novel. This time, you changed the track again and began to enter the women's light novel market.]

[As for why you chose female-oriented novels, it's naturally because you intend to continue using your light novels to pave the way for Yutenji Wakami. After Yutenji Wakami becomes a singer, her fan base will increase, both male and female. Male fans will have a stable relationship with Yutenji Wakami herself, while female fans need more to maintain their relationship, and female-oriented novels are a good choice.]

[Some time later, the second light novel was released as scheduled. Naturally, this autobiographical novel brought another wave of popularity to Yutenji Wakumai.]

At the same time as the release, the agency, which is very good at hyping up the hype, also announced that Yutenji Wakami had signed a contract as a singer and would be holding a concert. For a time, the hype was so intense that Yutenji Wakami had already become the hottest topic on the internet before her concert even started.

A week later, Yutenji Wakamu's first concert began. As a carefully selected artist from a certain company, her agency chose a venue for her debut that would normally only be performed by established singers.

[As Yutenji Wakamugi's boyfriend, you naturally came to see your lover's first concert, and with you were the members of Toyokawa Shoko's band, who are now on the right track.]

Although you haven't appeared in the band in a long time, as the band's arranger and lyricist, you have always held a high position in the band. Everyone knows about you and Yutenji Wakami. Yutenji Wakami may have left, but you're still there. So, on the day of Yutenji Wakami's debut, everyone in the band put down their work and accompanied you to witness such a meaningful moment.

"Lu Li, how are you and Yutiansi Ruomai doing now?"

[In the audience, the band members sitting around you curiously asked about your and Yutenji Wakami's recent situation. Everyone knew that you and Yutenji Wakami were dating and had even discussed marriage.]

“We’re doing fine.”

You smiled and answered everyone's questions. You and Yutenji Wakami are indeed a good match. It's a mutual agreement and you've made a promise. Now it's just a matter of time.

"That's good." Toyokawa Shoko nodded, then she looked up at Yutiansi Ruomai who was singing on the podium: "Lu Li, this song is for Yutiansi Ruomai, right?"

"Yes, Xiangzi, how did you hear that?"

"Your musical style is so distinct, and this song doesn't require much vocal skill. I knew right away you wrote it specifically for Yutenji Wakamu."

[Toyokawa Shoko's band is a professional-level band. Although it's not very famous nowadays, its level is still there. She knew the song that Yutenji Wakami was singing was yours the moment she heard it.]

"I wrote it. Miao Mengjie doesn't have much singing talent, not as good as Chu Hua, so I had to write songs specifically for her." You were all in the same band, and you didn't hide it.

"Really... I'm a little jealous."

"What's there to be jealous about? I haven't left the band yet. Haven't I been working hard on the band's new songs?" You smiled.

"That's different. What's for the band is for the band, and what's for individuals is for individuals. I also want to..." Toyokawa Shoko's voice trailed off at the end, and because of the loud cheers from the audience, you couldn't hear what she said next.

【“Xiangzi, what are you talking about?” you asked curiously. 】

"No, nothing." Toyokawa Shoko shook her head. "By the way, everyone misses you. Go and chat with them."

【"good."】

After chatting with Toyokawa Shoko, the other members of the band came over to greet you.

You looked at the band's current lineup: lead vocalist Hatsuka Mikado, guitarist Mutsu Wakaba, a new drummer recruited by Xiangzi, and bassist Kairin Yawata.

You greeted everyone in the band one by one. After that, everyone came over to chat with you.

[We were all members of the band and had a collaborative relationship. So, there wasn't much to talk about. After a brief exchange of greetings, everyone returned to their seats to continue listening to the concert.]

After listening for a while, your phone rang. You looked and saw it was your sister calling, so you stood up, left the audience, and went to the restroom to answer the call.

The content of the call was quite ordinary. Your sister asked if she wanted to pick you and Yutenji Wakamu up after the concert. You didn't need to answer the call, so after a few words, you hung up.

After hanging up the phone, you planned to return to the auditorium to continue listening to Yutenji Wakamaki's concert. At this moment, a familiar voice suddenly appeared in your ears.

"Lu Li, are you and Miss Youtiansi okay?"

【"Um?"】

[Hearing this gentle and familiar voice, you look up, and then the person who comes into your sight is the bassist of the band - Yawata Kairin.]

【"Hailing?"】

"Well, Lu Li, are you and Miss Youtiansi okay?"

【"What's wrong?"】

"Nothing much. I just heard you say you were planning to announce your relationship and get married this year, but now your plans have changed. I wanted to ask if something has happened."

[Hachiman Kairin is a very perceptive person, so it's normal for her to notice something like this, so you explained it briefly.]

"No, it's just that Sister Miao Meng said she wanted to try more while she's still young, and I agreed, so we discussed it and decided to postpone the wedding."

"I see, I'm glad nothing happened." After hearing your explanation, Hachiman Kailing nodded. "Everyone in the band is paying attention to what's going on between you and Ms. Yutenji. Everyone's looking forward to your wedding day."

"Soon, probably in about two years. Sister Miao Meng and I have set a wedding date."

"Well, that's good." Hachiman Kailing nodded, and she didn't say anything else.

"Let's go back?"

"Go back."

You and Hachiman Kairin smiled at each other, then walked back to the auditorium together. Just as you were about to reach the auditorium, you suddenly heard Hachiman Kairin calling your name.

"Lu Li."

【"Um?"】

"You and Miss Yutenji, please live happily..."

......

after a while.

In a restaurant, Yutenji Wakamu's phone rang.

"Ruomai, congratulations! The sales of your new album have significantly increased compared to your last album. We've succeeded again!"

"Ok, I know."

"Congratulations, congratulations! Now, based on your sales, Ruomai, you've officially become a top-tier singer. That was amazing! From signing the contract to becoming a top-tier singer, it only took you one year. This speed is truly astonishing."

"Teacher, congratulations! Without your guidance and the company's training, I wouldn't be able to achieve this."

"No, this is all because of you. You manage to balance training and performances, and even write the most popular light novel right now. Everything you have is your own credit."

Hearing this, Yutenji Wakamu frowned.

She really didn't like others attributing Lu Li's achievements to her, but she couldn't say it directly, which made her very unhappy.

"Um... Sensei, is there anything else?"

"Yes, Ruomai, do you remember what I talked to you about a few days ago?"

"Teacher, are you talking about the contract renewal?"

"Yes, didn't you sign a two-year cooperation contract with the company last year? Look, half of the time has passed now, and our cooperation is very pleasant. Ruomai, would you not consider renewing the contract?"

"Well...I'm sorry, teacher, please let me think about it for a while."

"Is that so? That's right. After all, you have a partner, so you should think about it more. If you want to renew the contract, just tell me."

"Okay, I understand, teacher."

After ending the call with his teacher, Yutenji Wakami decisively hung up the phone.

At the same time as the phone was hung up, a woman sitting next to Yutenji Wakamaki, whose face could not be seen clearly, was looking at Yutenji Wakamaki with envy.

"My dear Miao Meng, is this another call from the higher-ups urging you to renew your contract?"

"Yeah." Yutenji Wakamu nodded.

"Wow, I'm so envious. How many people has this happened to you? Your agent, boss, manager, and teacher—from what I've seen, four people have told you about this. Miao Mengqin is truly amazing! The higher-ups don't want to let you go at all!"

"Ah."

Yutenji Wakami didn't want to continue this topic.

She won't renew the contract.

If this goes on, not only Lu Li, but she won't be able to bear it.

Now she is a well-known singer and a real celebrity. If she walks on the street without sunglasses, people will ask for her autograph. In the circle, her status is also very high. Whether in the company or attending certain public occasions, other artists will look up to her.

After all, she is not just a singer, she also has other halos. She is not like ordinary artists who will lose their glory and become a mortal after losing their identity as an artist. As a light novel author, Yutenji Wakamu has now been touted as a literary master.

Fame, wealth, status, power, it can be said that she has everything she wants and has experienced what she should have.

enough.

Really enough.

She is not young anymore. In this simulation, she is already 27 years old. Her youth is almost gone. Although she is still as beautiful as before, age cannot lie.

The contract ends at the end of the year. If she renews it, even for another year, she will be 28. Women are old at the age of 30, and she still wants to keep her youth as much as possible for the person she likes.

And she did experience everything she wanted to experience. The singer sitting next to her was once an unattainable existence in Yutenji Wakami's memory, but this time, the other party would envy her. This feeling was great, but once you have experienced it, you have experienced it.

It's time to focus.

Everything he has was given by Lu Li.

She should change her mind.

"I don't plan to renew my contract. I will retire when it expires at the end of this year, and it's time for me to get married." After taking a sip of hot tea, Yutenji Wakamu said calmly.

"Hey? Meow Meng dear, you really have to retire."

"Yeah." Yutenji Wakamugi nodded. "You know I have a boyfriend. I love him very much, and he loves me too. He has waited for me for so long, and I don't want to let him down."

"But it's really a pity, Miao Mengqin, in your current situation, if you agree to renew your contract, maybe the company will give you a big contract that they never give to others. You've finally become a top-notch singer, Miao Mengqin, don't you plan to make another push? Honestly, if it were me, I would definitely renew the contract for at least another year. A boyfriend is of course important, but your own career is also important. Youth is only a few years long. If you don't make a push while you're still young and beautiful, are you going to wait until you're old to make a push?"

"..."

After taking a look at his colleague beside him, Yutenji Wakamai stopped talking.

After drinking the remaining tea in one gulp, Yutenji Wakamushi stood up and said, "I've already bought the bill. I'm going home first."

"Oh, okay, Meow Dream Honey, see you later!"

"Well, see you later..."

Walking out of the restaurant, Yutenji Wakamu looked at the street scene in front of her. When she raised her head, she saw a huge screen playing advertisements, and on the screen, she saw her face.

She...is already a celebrity.

Do you want to renew the contract? Of course not, Lu Li has been waiting for her for a long time, and she doesn't want to let Lu Li down.

but......

My boyfriend is important, and my career is important too.

Youth is only a few years long. If you don’t take advantage of your youthful looks, will you wait until you are old to take advantage of it?

The words of his best friend echoed in his mind, and Yutenji Wakamu's eyes kept flashing.

Should she try for another year?

“…”

Picking up her expensive cell phone, Yutenji Wakamu found a number with the note "husband" at the top of the contacts list.

beep.

"Hello? Sister Meow Meng?"