Mini World Game Console-Chapter 711 - 712: There’s Only One That’s Just Right [Second Update]

"Give me money."

"You really have impeccable timing. My New Year's Money hasn't even had a chance to warm up..." The young man, yawning as he used his mouse to build a world wonder, pulled out his wallet. "How much do you want?"

"All of it."

"What?" The youth turned around to look at 'me', pulling a wry smile. "Why?"

"Because I'm cute?"

"I'm not asking why I should lend you money; I'm asking why you want to borrow all my money."

"Then... how about I leave you two hundred? You don't usually spend much, and you rarely go out on weekends. Plus, Mom and Dad still give you pocket money. Two hundred should be enough, right? Your computer can barely handle it, and you can't afford the discounted AAA games on Steam."

"Oh, that's enough... wait a sec." The youth almost let his guard down, but then he covered his wallet and asked warily, "What do you need so much money for?"

"'I' blinked and said, "For a dream!"

"Tell me, what is your dream?" the youth asked pretentiously as he sat in the computer chair.

"I'll tell you later. Are you going to give it to me or not?"

"'I' tugged on the young man's arm, shaking it back and forth. After hesitating for about fifteen seconds, he gritted his teeth and took out the four-figure New Year's Money he had just received. With tears welling up in his eyes, he said, "My life is so hard! First, Mom tricked me, and now my little sister..." 𝒇𝒓𝙚𝒆𝔀𝓮𝓫𝒏𝓸𝙫𝓮𝓵.𝓬𝙤𝙢

"I didn't trick you; I bluntly asked you for money."

"So it's like being robbed by my little sister..."

"I'll accompany you to the internet cafe and play ranked with you this Sunday."

"Really!? Then it's a promise! I've reached the promotion games, and I really can't afford to mess around!"

The youth scratched his head and suddenly said, "Then you'd better use this money well to realize your dream. Sigh, I'm really envious of you."

"Envious of what?"

"Envious that you have a goal."

The youth yawned again, turned around to continue "one more round," and muttered while playing, "I don't have any dreams. Thankfully, my grades are okay. I should be able to get into a decent university. After graduation, I'll take a stable job like a civil servant, live out the rest of my days playing games, merely existing, hoping to witness Holographic Infiltration Games during my lifetime. If my data could be transcribed before I die, nothing could be better..."

"For an ordinary person like me who just wants to enjoy the benefits of modern technology, if I could help my little sister achieve her dream, that would be great," the youth said nonchalantly.

Although you look a bit pathetic when you get thrashed in games, you really do look good when you hand over money willingly.

"'I' giggled but didn't answer, heading downstairs to find an ATM to deposit the money into the bank card.

After a great deal of coaxing and pestering, 'I' finally got Mom to open an account with her ID card, and she even gave 'me' some startup capital. Combined with the money 'I've' saved over the years, and this bit from my brother, 'I' finally had enough to try my hand at stocks.

It took more than two years of studying, observing, and practicing with virtual trades. Although the A-share market is risky, as long as you catch the dealer's rhythm, there's still an opportunity to profit. It's like those games; they're not that hard. It's just that there are a lot of players online at the same time. Some of them are like heroes with fully upgraded six-piece god equipment, and 'I'm' just a small soldier. But even a small soldier has a chance to kill a hero.

There are risks, but 'I' am still a student and honestly don't have any other way to make big money. This is the most reliable way 'I' have.

And then there are always one or two people who make one strive for the future they dream of from this moment on. Because with the right person, even a year, a month, or a day's delay feels agonizing.

To make a dream come true, you really need a lot of money.

Even though my parents are still young, they've been working for many years and should be able to retire early to enjoy life and travel the world while they are still healthy—that's something 'I' can't rely on him for...

Though he isn't too concerned about living conditions, we might need to move to a different city in the future. Whether renting or buying, 'I' want to live somewhere nice, and he needs a place to play VR games—that's something 'I' can't rely on him for either...

When 'I' add it all up, 'I' still need a lot of money. So 'I' must find a way to quickly earn the funds to support the future.

After all, by the time 'I' go to university, he will have graduated. When 'I' graduate, he will already be a man over 25 years old.

But fortunately, he's not likely to find a girlfriend. After graduation, he'll probably just toggle between company and home, living a life of gaming and mere existence, so he shouldn't get snatched away.

But 'I' don't want to wait that long, nor do 'I' want him to wait that long. The best possible outcome would be to start a new life with him as soon as 'I' graduate.

Wait until 'I' grow up.

Wait until 'I' graduate.

「...」

"'I' looked at the white dress lying on the bed in front of 'me', feeling a mix of sour and sweet emotions, like a spilled jar of vinegar and a chocolate pie.

This was the first time he bought women's clothing for 'me'.

But why was he surrounded by a group of girls shopping... He became more and more foolish in university; his appeal to the opposite sex had hit rock bottom, so how did it suddenly skyrocket after graduation? The stock market is understandable; it could be due to national policies and support. But him? Has God gone blind, or is Heaven and the Pure Land of Bliss now under the Fighting Sage Buddha, who's just playing foolishly? It's not supposed to be like this. The normal storyline should be that only 'I' know his worth, only 'I' am willing to live with him. 'I' am his closest relative, his most understanding friend, and the most heart-throbbing... 'I' had already managed to empty his wallet, pretending to only like him for his money... Why is it still like this?

No, 'I' need to stay calm and see through reality to uncover the truth.

First, there's Teacher Dong. She is beautiful, has a sweet voice, high Cultivation, and is incredibly hard-working. How could someone like her fancy him? 'I' am overthinking it.

Then there's the cunning female Tactical Cultivator, who smiles like a fox. With such high IQ and EQ, how could she possibly fall for someone as silly as him? 'I' don't need to worry.

Next is the good-looking and overdeveloped female student. She also seems to think he isn't good enough for Teacher Dong, showing disdain for him. Although 'I' am slightly upset by this, 'I' don't need to worry about her either.

Lastly, the silly and gluttonous female student... This one could indeed be dangerous, looking like someone who could be seduced into bed with Ferrero chocolates. Plus, she keeps calling him 'Big Brother Ren.' Even though their relationship is currently normal, familiarity can breed fondness. This is especially true given that both of them seem not too picky; what if they hit it off...

No!

Fortunately, 'I' also had to start school at Heavenly Lotus Academy. By keeping a close eye on that clueless female student after classes begin, everything should be fine.

「...」

The dim bedroom wasn't lit, but the flickering candles on the four cakes were enough to illuminate the entire room.

Apart from 'me,' there were three other people in the room.

But the scene was very blurry; even the voices were indistinct.

'I' don't want to remember what happened that night anymore. It was too strange. 'I' actually sat by and watched them discuss the allocation of Ren Suo...

「...」

Watching the Black Armored Warrior smash the wall to pieces, debris flying and blocking the passage, 'I' couldn't help but panic, unable to muster any strength while holding onto Teacher Dong's hand.

"Xing Mei, he's targeting me. You run first," Teacher Dong said in a low voice. "He just wants to capture me; I won't die. You escape and get help. I will find a way to get your brother out too. He can't block Teleport abilities forever."

Teacher Dong was right; she wouldn't be in trouble. 'I' would only get in the way by staying here. It would be better to leave quickly and find help. So, should 'I' run?

Moreover... If... If Teacher Dong really did get taken away... He would surely be heartbroken, wouldn't he? Then 'I' could comfort him by his side.

Feelings are selfish, just like when 'I' had already planned out his life in middle school, using every means to dominate his future... Haven't 'I' already understood this principle? Now, 'I' finally have the chance to push Teacher Dong out of the game. Next will be Gu Yueyan, Qiao Muyi, and that Moon Chantress Luna... There are so many enemies, and each one stronger than the last. 'I', of course, have to be unscrupulous in order to achieve the ultimate Victory.

Dealing with Gu Yueyan is quite simple. 'I' just need to tell her family about his affairs with other women. She will naturally fall into family disputes and might even be grounded or sent abroad. Gu Wenyi and Gu Yuexuan are both sticklers for principles, and they definitely won't stand by and watch their daughter or sister jump into a pit of fire.

Qiao Muyi is a bit more troublesome, but not unsolvable. She's been flaunting their relationship lately by uploading date photos on social media. 'I' can anonymously report her for abusing her authority for her lover's benefit and spend some money to hire online trolls to smear her reputation. He's a Healing Cultivator at the academy, so he won't be affected. However, Qiao Muyi will most likely be relocated to another city.

Although there is no immediate solution for Moon Chantress Luna, she also won't appear for a while, so no need to worry about her.

The most troublesome one turned out to be Teacher Dong. She is the only enemy for whom 'I' have absolutely no solution. Start with her parents? Public opinion? Her job? None of these would matter to Teacher Dong. She respects but won't blindly obey her parents. She is mindful of public opinion but doesn't care about it. She values her job, and the academy definitely wouldn't give her up.

And now, an excellent opportunity has presented itself before 'me'.

But.

'I' truly... Can't bear to see him heartbroken.

「...」

"People shouldn't pretend not to care, unless they really don't care; otherwise, there will be regrets."

"If you are wishful thinking, then you have to be prepared to lose."

"But if you don't hold him back, someone else will. Are you willing to accept that? It's better if you're the one who holds him back."

Lorifes made a lot of sense; she must be the only one who understands 'me,' right?

「...」

Ren Suo slowly opened his eyes.

He lifted his smooth wrist and touched his tender, dewy cheek. He glanced down, his eyes following the unobstructed line of his chest to his toes.

His messy hair, not tied up, fell loosely, and the clothes that fit Sony and Ren Suo were too large and baggy.

"Is it over?" Ren Xingmei said to Ren Suo with a forced light laugh, but there was a slight tremble in her voice.

Ren Suo looked at the floor-length mirror not too far away and saw two identical, attractive girls with countless emotions hiding in their eyes reflected in it.

"It's all right now."

Ren Suo closed his eyes and chose to temporarily shut down 'Ren Xingmei's' programs and initiate 'Ren Suo's' native programs. Instantly, the loose clothes fit him properly, and Ren Suo's own will once again took over this body that could take any shape.

The moment he changed back, Ren Suo seemed unchanged.

The first second, he glanced at Ren Xingmei, and his expression instantly tensed.

The second second, he turned his head and glared fiercely at Lorifes, leaving Lorifes perplexed.

The third second, he turned his head to look at Dong Chengling with an "I really didn't think it would turn out this way" helpless expression. Dong Chengling was calm and silent.

Then Ren Suo looked back at Ren Xingmei. He pondered for several seconds and finally uttered his first words:

"'You really... earned that much?'" Ren Suo made a gesture indicating the amount.

Ren Xingmei nodded. "Enough for us to live quietly in any city, and that's assuming 'even if you don't work'."

"Then why did you still ask me for money during university..."

"If I didn't ask you for money, you might have squandered it during a spring fling. If you chose to save it, it was better to give it to me to make it grow."

"But..." Ren Suo held his forehead. "I... you..."

"I'm not that great either," Ren Suo spread his hands and said seriously. "You met many good guys in high school and college, right? From your memories, I have to admit, they are younger than me, but they are indeed better than me—better people than me. Why don't you try with them..."

"Brother."

Ren Xingmei sighed and said with a smile, "There are many, many better people, but only one who is just right."