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Yukiteru, though he debuted as a light novel author and now has anime adaptations of his novels (he even wrote the opening and ending themes himself), has now created something as groundbreaking as a full-dive device. But what people really want to know isn't these awe-inspiring talents.

Therefore, the building was already completely tilted at the very beginning of this process.

[Hey old rascal, are you single?]

The fact that the host brought up this question as the first one clearly shows they wanted to stir things up.

Narrowing his eyes, Yuki glanced at the two gossipy hosts, then at Yukino and Eriri sitting on the side of the live stream. Yukino and Eriri weren't very interested in these kinds of anime-themed live streams, so they were out having fun and weren't here.

After thinking for a moment, Xuehui finally said, "Single? Are you underestimating me? I have a huge harem, and female fans everywhere, okay?"

[Female fans? No way!] [He's probably just a cross-dresser!]

A string of similar comments immediately appeared, making Xuehui roll his eyes: "Okay, enough of that. I'm not single, okay? Besides, I'm already married. How about that, pretty explosive, right?"

As he spoke, Xuehui twirled the ring on his hand.

The two hosts fell silent instantly, and the comments on the screen stopped for a full three seconds before a barrage of "666" appeared.

[Damn it, I just said the place where that old rascal wore that ring was a bit suspicious!] [Oops, I forgot that in Japan you can get married at 18!] [I'm 25 and I've never even had a girlfriend. Should I just jump off a building?]

After the initial shock, everyone became curious about who was with Yukiteru. The screen immediately split into two camps: one supporting Kasumi Shiko and the other supporting Kashiwagi Eri. After all, both of them were familiar with Yukiteru, and photos of them had been leaked, showing that they were both top-tier beauties.

Xuehui was happy to see them bickering like this, and he just laughed it off. Although a few Japanese comments occasionally popped up, complaining about how popular Xuehui was with women, it didn't attract much attention, since it was a well-known fact.

The topic was skipped, and the next question was brought up.

[Eri Kashiwagi and Utako Kasumi must be here too! Why didn't Soraka-sensei let them play?]

Okay, when Shiyu tweeted a few days ago, Yukiteru knew he would face this situation, so he was prepared and began to explain: "Here it comes, but Shiyu-sensei doesn't really like participating in activities, so she went out shopping and sightseeing with her companions. As for Kashiwagi Eri-sensei, she's a terrible student and can't even speak English very well. Do you expect her to speak Chinese? I don't want to answer questions and act as your translator at the same time, it's too tiring."

With a shrug, Yukiteru bluntly criticized Eriri's language skills.

Then, a doll, accompanied by a "Shuru-sai!" sign, hit Yukiteru squarely on the head, leaving him completely bewildered while causing everyone to burst into laughter.

[You've finally met your match!] [What a disastrous blunder!]

After coughing, Yukiteru picked up the doll that had been thrown at him and arranged it neatly. Then, grinning at Eriri, he said, "I'll deal with you when we get back!"

Although it was spoken in Japanese, there were naturally many experts among the audience who were fluent in it and translated it directly, which caused the number of comments to surge again.

'Hmm...well, it's already been discussed a lot back home anyway, so a little more discussion here won't make a difference.'

After answering some gossipy or bizarre questions, Xuehui began to answer the last question.

"My goal?" After pausing for a moment, Xuehui thought for a few seconds and then smiled at the camera, saying, "I'll earn enough money for my child's milk powder first."

Chapter 367 They're all really cheeky.

The second live stream event ended hilariously amidst a barrage of sarcastic remarks from Xuehui about being a "normie" (a person who enjoys being around people in the real world).

As for how fans in China and Japan will discuss him later, that's none of Xuehui's business. Anyway, a large majority of people will definitely think that he was talking about plans for the next few years, not the near future, and they would never imagine that he would actually have a child in half a year.

However, by then, or in about a year, the full-dive device will definitely be released, and my exposure in the gaming world and even the tech world will definitely rise again. I just hope that my daily life won't be disturbed then.

After staying on Bilibili for a while, chatting with everyone, and taking some photos with a few girls, Yukiteru left with Eriri and Haruno.

On the way back, the car was driven by the accompanying security personnel.

After getting into the car, Yukiteru sat between Haruno and Eriri, and then...

He then unleashed a barrage of attacks on Yang Nai, relentlessly drilling into her forehead and tickling her, tormenting her without pause.

"You're so naughty! You're having so much fun being Eriri's translator, aren't you? I asked you to come up with Eriri and act as her translator, why didn't you want to? Hmm?" He pulled Haruno onto his lap and kept tickling her slender waist with both hands, making Haruno try to dodge but she couldn't, so she could only keep laughing.

Eriri, watching Haruno's miserable state, couldn't help but swallow hard. Earlier, because she couldn't understand Chinese, she had asked Haruno to translate for her, and Haruno had readily agreed. But when Yukiteru suddenly brought up his foreign language skills, Eriri became somewhat indignant.

You can say I'm not good at foreign languages, but you can't call me a terrible student! I... at least I did pretty well in Chinese and math!

Then, somewhat annoyed, and with Haruno's slight encouragement, she grabbed a plush toy next to her and threw it. Although the live stream was very entertaining, it seems the consequences were quite serious.

"Pfft... Wahahaha, no! Stop it! Ha... Heh... Ahahaha~~~~~~"

After enduring three full minutes of relentless tickling torture, Yukiteru finally stopped the punishment, hugged Haruno who was leaning against him, laughing until she was exhausted, and said, "Well, have you admitted your mistake?"

"Heh...heh...you're absolutely right! If it weren't for me, would the live stream have been this good? You should be thanking me!" Yang Nai seemed to have stopped being cheeky in a long time. After catching her breath, she still showed no remorse.

Hmmmm~ Although what she said wasn't wrong—Eri's actions made the livestream more entertaining—she herself made a fool of herself. And if Haruno hadn't interfered, even if Eriri understood what she was saying, she wouldn't have acted that way. So, she definitely needs to make her admit her mistake properly.

Yeah, Eriri too, let's just have both of them.

With a mischievous grin, Yuki said to the two of them, "Yukino just messaged me saying she's still out shopping. She's already made a reservation for dinner, and we just need to arrive at 6 pm. It's only 2 pm now, so we have plenty of time. Now, let's go back to the villa."

I went to bed very late yesterday because I went out to see the night view, and today I've finished all the work I needed to do, so it's time to relax a bit.

At 6 p.m., when Yukino and the others were sitting in the private room of the hotel, they saw Yukiteru, Haruno, and Eriri arrive on time. Eriri and Haruno, in particular, looked weak and powerless, and they all showed a look of realization.

Yukino, Shizuka, and Machida Sonoko, who was also freeloading, remained silent. Utaha, however, smacked her lips and said somewhat unhappily, "If I had known, I would have gone over there to watch the live broadcast. Maybe I could have gotten a turn too."

"Eat quietly, you silly girl." After giving Shiyu a disdainful look, Yukino immediately called the waiter to bring the food.

Xuehui had already developed a thick skin. After sitting down, he poured himself a glass of cola and drank it down in a few gulps.

"Ah... hiccup, that feels so good. It's so liberating to finish work."

Slumped limply on the table, Hinano looked at Yukiteru listlessly and said, "You're comfortable now, but Eriri and I are exhausted."

"Don't...don't drag me into this. I was misled by you. I've decided that I will never listen to your slander again. You're a master at ruining people. Better to die than see me suffer. Don't involve me in anything." With a glass of coconut milk poured for her by her sister Xiaojing, Eriri took small sips through the straw, completely distancing herself from any connection with Yang Nai.

"Emmmm~ Really don't want to? If you want to have a baby like Shizuka, you have to be more proactive." Wiping her eyes, Yono stared intently at Eriri, but unfortunately, Eriri wouldn't listen to her now, especially with such blunt words, which made her blush and lower her head, refusing to drink her beverage.

"Alright, let's talk about it when we get back. Let's eat first." Seeing the waiter bringing in the dishes, Xuehui immediately stopped Yangnai from speaking. He had been eating non-stop since returning home and was very hungry, so he started eating as soon as the food arrived.

As the only single person present, Machida Sonoko leisurely ate her food while watching Yukiteru and the others. Then, she said to Shizuka beside her, "Aren't you guys being a little too harmonious? Isn't there any jealousy or rivalry between you?"

"Yes, there are, but they won't take it too seriously. It's important to find the right balance. Besides, we all know this guy won't show favoritism to anyone, so doing too much wouldn't make any difference." With a faint smile, Sister Xiaojing explained softly to the other party.

"Oh, I see." After sighing, Machida Sonoko looked at Shizuka's belly and said, "That's wonderful. I just wonder when my spring will come."

"That's easy, I'll have Xuehui introduce you to someone."

"Huh? Let him have it?"

Although they were seated a few seats apart, Xuehui overheard their conversation. After swallowing a piece of braised pork, he wiped his mouth, looked up at Machida Sonoko, and said with a smile, "What, you don't believe me? While there aren't many people as outstanding as me, there are quite a few at a similar level, and her age meets your requirements. How about giving it a try? You won't regret it, and you won't be fooled!"

"Tsk, is it appropriate for you to praise yourself like that?" Yukino and the others said similar things in unison, but Yukiteru remained unconcerned and continued to look at Machida Sonoko.

After listening to Yukiteru's words, Machida Sonoko thought for a moment and then agreed. After all, what he said wasn't wrong. She had been on many blind dates before, so it wouldn't hurt to let him introduce her to a few more.

Yang Nai then put down his chopsticks, looked at Xue Hui, and said, "You still say I'm cheeky? You're not much different. I already know who you're going to introduce."

"Hmm~ Well, birds of a feather flock together, and the Hanakain family has a few that are indeed quite good-looking and have decent personalities. How will we know if we don't give it a try?"

Holding the chopsticks, Xuehui said with a smile.

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Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

Going to work is really tiring.

Looking at my PS4 that I haven't turned on for days, I silently shed tears.

Regarding the update of the last few chapters

There's not much content left. Actually, I didn't want to procrastinate, but I don't have much time to write to begin with, and I have to go out for an exam this weekend. I've been staying up late these past few days to write a few words, so I can only barely keep updating the new book.

As for this book, I'll start writing it when I get back on Sunday night. Once I finish the last paragraph, I'll put all my energy into the new book.

Sorry.

Chapter 368 Going Home!

The activities and work in China have been completed smoothly, and my return flight is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon.

So, tonight should be considered our last night here.

After having a good meal, a large group of people drove to the pedestrian street and strolled leisurely under the night sky. They had already visited some of the popular places a couple of days ago, so they decided to just wander around and explore tonight.

Yeah, let's do another shopping spree while we're at it!

After once again becoming a mobile credit card reader, with both hands full of shopping bags, stunning a large number of passersby, Xuehui and his group finally returned to the villa where they were staying.

However, upon arrival, they saw the silent man they had met in Guangzhou waiting in front of the villa.

Upon seeing Yukiteru return, he immediately approached him and said, "Hiratsuka-kun, you're going back to Japan tomorrow. Would you like tonight or tomorrow morning?"

Xuehui glanced at his watch; it was 9:30 PM. He asked the other person, "Hasn't your boss gone to bed yet?"

"We are waiting for your reply."

“In that case, let’s go see him. You’ll probably have other things to do tomorrow morning.” After nodding in agreement, Yukiteru said to Yukino beside him, “I’m going out with him for a bit. You guys go and rest. I shouldn’t be back too late.”

"Okay, I understand." Nodding, Yukino didn't ask any more questions and led everyone into the villa. As for Machida Sonoko, the only one who wasn't a family member, she gradually realized that Yukiteru's identity was unusual, and silently chose to be a bystander, following the group inside.

After getting into another car with the man, the two quickly left the villa area and returned to the city. After driving for a while, they arrived at a rather ordinary-looking, somewhat old residential area.

"Emmm~ Your office is here?" Xuehui's expression was somewhat subtle as he looked at the buildings, which clearly resembled a residential community primarily for the elderly.

"The truly great hermit lives in seclusion. Many of the things we do happen among ordinary people, so there are many advantages to being here."

After saying that, the man led Xuehui into a private residence. Only then did Xuehui discover that the place was a hidden gem, with layers of security monitoring systems. In addition to high technology, there were even some detection mechanisms that looked like Taoist magic arrays. It could be said that it was shabby on the outside but luxurious on the inside.

Soon, the two passed through the security gate and entered an office inside, where a middle-aged man was sitting on the sofa, leisurely smoking and drinking tea.

"Chief, our guests have arrived."

Upon seeing the man and Xuehui enter, the middle-aged man smiled and nodded, saying, "Thank you for your hard work. Go and rest."

After the man left, only Xuehui and the middle-aged man remained in the room. The man beckoned to Xuehui and said naturally, "Come on, sit down. Don't be shy. I've known your teacher for a long time and we've talked many times. I absolutely trust her disciple."

Thank you.

After Xuehui sat down, the other party continued, "Let me introduce myself first. My surname is Wang, the Wang of 'Old Wang next door,' of course I would never do the kind of thing Old Wang next door does. I am the current director of the China Special Security Bureau, and we have recently established a friendly cooperation with your side. This is all thanks to your and your teacher's efforts. Without the obstruction of those Yin-Yang Masters, we can finally exchange resources properly and solve some of the troubles of frequent travel."

Xuehui knew what the other party was talking about. After all, the two countries were so close, there would always be some guys who would cause trouble and then try to escape to the other side. Because of the previous obstruction of communication between the two sides' internal organizations, some things could not proceed normally. But now, all of these problems have been solved.

In addition, Director Wang doesn't seem like a serious person, so Xuehui thinks he should be easy to get along with.