Teacher Daxiang, let’s form a lifelong band!

[Excuse me, which of Shiina Ritsuki's family members would you look for a breakthrough against Shiina Ritsuki?]

[① Shiina Riki's father: Twin turbochargers, four-wheel drive, the first sword on the shore, beheading Old Biden first, great luck is a must-try for the Lord of Darkness! ]

[②Shiina Riki's mother: I wonder if Mrs. Shiina would like to sleep with me tonight?!]

【③Shiina Tateki's sister: It's okay to be sisters! 】

[④ Shiina Riki's father: Let's go back to find Takamatsu Touma, maybe he can really work wonders?]

"Fuck your luck and your wife, you're not even pretending anymore, are you?"

"I choose ③."

After investigating the members of the Shiina family, you decided to make a breakthrough from Shiina Riki's sister, Shiina Maki.

【So you started investigating Shiina Maki's affairs.】

You'll notice that the two sisters from the Shiina family are very similar. Whether it's their appearance or their hobbies, they're similar. They could even be said to be another sister in the world.

Like her younger sister, Shiina Riki, Shiina Maki also plays in a band. She is also a jazz drummer and even the band's composer. However, compared to her younger sister, Shiina Maki is more outstanding in public.

You decide to get in touch with Shiina Tatsuki.

【So one day, you found Shiina Maki's location. 】

This is a bakery called See's Bakery, where Shiina Maki works part-time.

Before coming to this shop, you did some research. You learned that it's quite famous, owned by a foreigner. Because of their authentic ingredients and superb craftsmanship, they're well-known both among customers and within the bakery community.

Of course, the reason Seele Bakery is so popular isn't just because of its excellent products. The enthusiastic service of the popular and beautiful Shiina Maki, the only waitress in the shop, is also a key factor in its popularity.

[“Sir, welcome to Xier’s… Eh?!”]

The moment you walked into the bakery, Shiina Maki recognized you: "Are you... the guitarist from the band Riki?"

[“Yes, it’s me, hello Miss Maki, my name is Lu Li”]

You weren't surprised at all by being recognized. Your research revealed that Shiina Maki is very devoted to her sister, Shiina Riki. And as the guitarist in Riki's band, it's normal for Maki to remember you.

"Ah, it's Lu Li-kun, hello~"

Shiina Maki greeted you with a smile: "Lu Li-jun, are you here to buy bread? Or do you have something to talk to me about?"

"We have both, Ms. Maki. How about you recommend some of your signature breads?"

"Okay~" Shiina Maki picked out a few loaves of bread on a tray and placed them in front of you. "These are all new models, and they're also the most popular ones recently. Lu Li-jun, give them a try."

You nodded, then picked up one of the breads and tasted it.

【Skill: Cooking skills activated.】

After tasting the food, you realize that the craftsmanship at this shop is actually quite average. The reason it's so popular isn't because the owner is exceptionally skilled, but rather because the ingredients are genuine. If you're truly talking about skill, the owner's skill level is probably about the same as yours.

Shiina Maki smiled at you and said, "Lu Li-jun, how does it taste?"

"Seriously, it tastes just average," you say honestly.

“The taste is just average… Hhhhh, Lu Li-jun, you’re the first customer here to give this kind of review of this shop.”

You calmly replied, "The taste is indeed average. The reason they're so well-received isn't because they're made well, but because they use quality ingredients. In Tokyo, shop rents are very expensive, so most bakeries try to keep costs down as much as possible. They usually go for high prices instead of sales, but this shop does the opposite. They use higher costs but don't raise the price, and instead increase sales. That's why they're so well-received, right?"

"Bingo~ Lu Li-jun, you're right. I didn't expect that the members of my sister's band are also interested in the baking industry. That's impressive."

“I only have a basic understanding, but from what Maki-san said, it seems she also understands this quite well.”

"Of course. I've been working part-time at this shop since high school. Plus, I love baking and plan to work in a related field someday, so it's only natural that I know a little bit about it, right?"

【"I see"】

You nodded. You've done some research, and just like Shiina Maki said, she's been working at this bakery since high school, and she's still working there now that she's in college. Now that I think about it, Shiina Maki probably wants to learn the relevant skills while working at this bakery, so she can get a job in a related field after graduating from college.

"Now that we've eaten the bread, Lu Li-jun, you should tell me what you want from me."

【"actually……"】

You told Shiina Maki that you came for Shiina Tachiki.

"I see. You want to pursue Riki but don't know where to start, so you want me to help you?"

After hearing your request, Shiina Maki looked you over carefully, then said, "Of course, Lu Lijun seems quite reliable. Since Lu Lijun specifically came to me, of course I will help~"

【"Thank you so much!"】

[Shiina Maki agreed to your request, but at the same time, Shiina Maki made another request. ]

"No need to thank me. This is all for my sister, after all. But... before I help you, Lu Lijun, I have a request. I wonder if you can agree to it?"

"Ms. Maki, what can I do for you?"

"It's nothing. Didn't I just tell you, Lu Lijun, that I like baking and plan to pursue a related career after graduation? And didn't you just say that the food in this shop is just average? Lu Lijun, I think you must be a baking expert, right? If so, please help me with this."

[Shiina Maki has made her request to you. As a baking enthusiast, Shiina Maki hopes you can give her some guidance in this area.]

You readily agreed to Shiina Maki's request: "Of course, but Ms. Maki, why don't you go find the owner of this store?"

"Because he won't teach me, otherwise I wouldn't have started working here since high school. Well, I'm not afraid to tell you, but my relationship with the store manager isn't great, so I can't get him to teach me. As for the specific situation, I'll tell you about it later, Lu Li-jun."

【"I see"】

You nodded. It was no big deal for you to give Shiina Maki some pointers.

"Then, for the next period of time, I'll be looking forward to your guidance, Lu Li-kun!" Shiina Maki looked at you with a smile.

"What do you mean?" You were puzzled when you saw Shiina Maki's smile.

"Of course it's about Lu Lijun and I working together. Since you want to teach me baking, then working with me is a must, right?"

【"ah?!"】

"What? If we're not working together, how can you give me guidance, Lu Lijun?"

【“…”】

"Don't worry, Lu Li-jun. I'm the acting manager of this store now. The manager won't say anything if I hire you, and I'll try to give you a higher salary. So, I'll leave everything else to you."

[And so, you started your part-time job at the bakery.]

[Skill: Wukong activates.]

[You became a waiter at Xier Bakery, and then you began to use your special methods to perform your duties. When faced with customers who occasionally came to cause trouble, you easily dealt with them.]

"???"

"Hey, hey, hey, don't hit the guests!"

[Because of your presence, the bakery has reduced a lot of troubles. Shiina Maki is very happy. 】

While resolving the issue, you also took the opportunity to share your knowledge of baking with Shiina Maki. You didn't keep much knowledge from Shiina Tatsuki's sister, and you shared everything you knew with her.

Shiina Maki has been in this shop for several years but hasn't learned any real skills. Right from the start, you've taught her everything you know. Shiina Maki is deeply moved.

【Shiina Maki's favorability towards you has increased. 】

[A month later, with your help, Shiina Maki's baking skills have improved significantly.]

[And it was during this month that you learned about the troubles between Shiina Maki and the store manager, which she had mentioned earlier, during your free time working part-time at the store.]

The bakery's manager is a foreigner, and he's also Shiina Maki's suitor. Seeing that Maki plans to pursue a career in baking, he deliberately doesn't teach her real skills, so that she can continue working in the shop.

"Lu Lijun, thank you very much."

After learning some real skills from you, Shiina Maki expressed her gratitude to you: "Lu Li-kun, I've learned almost everything I wanted to learn. I plan to resign from my position as store manager tomorrow."

[Shiina Maki is a very smart girl. She has no shortage of basic knowledge, so under your guidance, she will be able to work independently in a month. Once she reaches a sufficient level, Shiina Maki will naturally no longer need to stay in this store to continue studying.]

[And so, the next day, Shiina Maki submitted her resignation to the bakery manager.]

"What?! Maki, you're leaving?!"

“No, you can’t leave!”

Shiina Maki suddenly resigned, and the store manager was very surprised and dissatisfied: "Maki, you can't leave, you have to continue working in this store"

The store manager doesn't want Shiina Maki to leave, and he starts to make trouble. What are you going to do in this situation?

【① Sit back and do nothing】

【②Drinking tea and eating melon】

【③Hero's appearance】

"I choose ③."

You had nothing to say about this situation. You walked over to Shiina Maki and hugged her tightly. Then you looked at the stupid store manager.

"I'm going to take her away today. Who dares to stop me?"

252

Chapter 252: Becoming a family.

"I'm going to take her away today. Who dares to stop me?"

In Xi'er Bakery, you looked at the store manager coldly. You could understand that some people would resort to some means to protect the one they loved, but since Maki didn't like this place, it would be ungentlemanly to continue to make trouble.

【"you……"】

The store manager glanced at you. He thought you were being noisy, and he even suspected that you were the one who changed Maki, so he planned to say something to teach you a lesson.

[Skill: Wukong activates.]

[You twisted a section of solid steel into a pretzel in front of the store manager.]

The store manager's eyes suddenly cleared: "You...you're right!"

【So, with your help, Shiina Maki successfully resigned. 】

【Shiina Maki's affection for you has increased! 】

"Lu Lijun, thank you. This store manager has always been very annoying. I was trying to figure out how to get rid of him, but I didn't expect you to get rid of him so easily."

After leaving the bakery, Shiina Maki smiled sweetly at you: "Thank you~"

"You're welcome, Maki. Speaking of which, since I'm helping you this way, won't the store manager retaliate against you? Do you want me to teach him a lesson?"

You think about it for a moment, and considering that there are always people in this world who like to stir up trouble, you decide it's best to put an end to it once and for all.

"No, no, no, no, that's not necessary. The store manager is actually a coward who only bullies the weak and fears the strong. He was scared by the trick you just showed him. I think he'll tremble when he sees you and me again."

Perhaps thinking of the store manager's frightened expression, Shiina Maki covered her mouth and laughed. It was obvious that Shiina Maki had been harassed by this store manager quite a bit over the past few years, but she had endured it all in order to learn. Now that she was finally free, Shiina Maki was truly very happy.

"Hey, Lu Li-jun, did you really break that rebar just now? Can you show me your arm? You're incredibly strong to be able to bend rebar with your bare hands, aren't you?!"

[Even though you were still asking, Shiina Maki didn't care about your answer at all. She walked to your side and gently stroked your strong arms with her hands.]

Shiina Maki blushed slightly. "Wow, those muscles are so hard! This is my first time touching a boy's arm. Is this what it feels like?!"

You coughed lightly a few times and then took your arm away from Shiina Maki's hand: "Maki, well, let's get down to business."

"Ah, business. Oh, right, you wanted to know about Li Xi from me. I almost forgot. No problem, Lu Lijun, you've helped me so much. I will definitely help you with Li Xi's affairs. I will do my best to make you my family. Don't worry!"

Shiina Riki patted her chest confidently. Because she and Riki were both oversized, the shaking of her breasts had a very realistic physics engine.

"Thank you very much."

[“Hehe, you’re welcome. There are so many things to say about Lixi. How about this, when you have time in the next period of time, come to my house and I will slowly tell you about Lixi’s preferences.”]

【"OK"】

[In this way, you successfully helped Shiina Maki out of her predicament, and at the same time, you also reached a cooperation agreement with Shiina Maki.]

After parting ways with Shiina Maki, you picked up your phone and texted the store manager that you, too, wanted to resign. Shortly after you sent the message, you received a reply approving your resignation. Along with the reply was a payment information. This was your salary for this month's part-time job. You took a look and saw that the amount was significantly more than you had initially been told.

You smiled. Just as Maki said, this store manager is a coward.

[You transferred the money you received to Maki. You don't need it, and Maki has suffered injustice in this store for several years. This money is compensation for Maki...]

……

[“Lixi, Lixi, wait a moment”]

After school, you finished band practice as usual and returned home.

You think about the current situation of the band and realize that everyone in the band is still not very mature. Aside from Takamatsu Deng and Lu Li, everyone else needs to work hard, especially Chihaya Aion. Her guitar skills are very poor, so you decide to put more pressure on her.

[After returning home, you changed your shoes at the entrance as usual and walked straight to your room. Just as you were about to return to your room, a figure blocked your way.]