In the morning, Luo Ren and Bai Xue went on a date, giving the two female bodyguards a day off.
Then, in the afternoon, he planned to do something else.
But a phone call came in.
It was Reina Ryokawa's call.
She described the online buzz.
"Oh," Luo Ren said, understanding, and then he ignored it.
There was no need to pay attention to this kind of rhythm.
He watched the anime, not the rhythm, not the emotional build-up, not the voice actor's performance, and not the important scene's visuals.
They'd latch onto a single flaw in the animation and just run with it. Either they were perfectionists or just trolls.
In his previous life, the anime KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World! also had animation issues, but it still earned high ratings on various websites.
This was already a proven success.
Therefore, Luo Ren didn't care about the online drama at all!
After glancing at it a few times, he shook his head, "Tsk tsk, these Neon netizens' trolls aren't up to par. They're not even in the same league as the ones in China."
Chinese characters are profound and intricate, with all sorts of allusions, homophones, and passive-aggressive undertones.
Chinese trolls are world-renowned. Zu'an Culture is also famous worldwide... although that's not exactly something to be proud of.
Now, Luo Ren watched these netizens stirring up trouble, and it was like watching a bunch of kids fighting.
The only thought in my mind was two words:
Is this it?
"Alright."
Luo Ren looked at himself in the mirror.
Wearing trendy clothes made him look even more mature and handsome.
He opened his personal interface and saw that his Charm stat had directly reached 32 points.
"Whew..."
"Finally, the moment has arrived."
Luo Ren's expression was somewhat complicated.
Then, he left his home, got into a black car belonging to the Fujinomiya family, and headed towards the distance.
Fujinomiya Financial Group Headquarters.
President's Office.
Hyoki Fujinomiya silently scrolled the mouse.
On the webpage was an e-book sent by Luo Ren.
He turned down all his work, staring at the book, watching it again and again.
"Phew..."
Finally.
He let out a long breath.
The next moment, the middle-aged man rubbed his eyes.
"Phew. Really... I don't know whether to laugh or cry."
Hyoki Fujinomiya silently closed the electronic document, lit a cigarette, and looked out the window.
He should laugh, because Luo Ren's abilities were truly beyond imagination.
That suffering was entirely influenced by the content of the e-book.
Finally.
He extinguished the cigarette in his hand.
"The relationship between people is the proof of being alive."
"Luo Ren, you being able to have such thoughts... is amazing..."
"Squeak..."
The maid opened the door for Luo Ren.
Although he was still apprehensive, he forced a smile.
He couldn't possibly greet a cute beauty like Neko Fujinomiya with an ugly expression.
"Teacher Kagetsu Roro!" A voice, delicate yet tinged with excitement, called out.
What came into view was, of course, that iconic, smooth, long brown hair and a lovely face.
"Hello, Neko Fujinomiya."
Luo Ren walked in with a smile.
"I'm sorry for disturbing you, Teacher. I didn't know Father would actually ask you to write a novel for me in the midst of your busy schedule..." Neko lowered her head slightly, looking a little apologetic.
"No, no, don't say that," Luo Ren waved his hand.
"Thank you, although I'm a little shy. But, can I see your work, Teacher?"
Neko was a little flustered, but her eyes were shining as she looked at Luo Ren. She was obviously impatient.
She really loved KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World!...
Luo Ren felt relieved.
As long as this book could bring a little happiness to the people of this world, he would be satisfied.
"This is the novel I wrote for you, I hope it can be of some help to you."
Luo Ren handed a paper novel, not yet bound, just a stack of loose papers, to Neko Fujinomiya.
"Then... I won't bother Fujinomiya-san. Goodbye."
"Ah, ah… I'm so sorry for bothering you." Neko looked at Luo Ren leaving so quickly, and a feeling of guilt arose in her heart.
Her own father, really. Although she liked Kagetsu Roro and his novels, how could he ask him to write a novel for her?
Come to think of it… Kagetsu Roro's true form was actually so young, and so handsome…
Neko knew her father.
She had already conjured up such a scene in her mind: Hyoki Fujinomiya using his power and capital to force Kagetsu Roro to put down the updates of KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World!, and specially write a novel for her.
But in any case, as a daughter, she couldn't criticize her father's good intentions.
"Ah! I forgot to ask Kagetsu Roro's real name… Ugh…" Neko was a little dejected.
Next time, she must remember to ask his name.
Then.
She looked at the bundle of books in her hand.
On the top page, a line of text was written quietly——
"I Want to Eat Your Pancreas?"
Neko was stunned.
This title is so peculiar…
Left the Fujinomiya family.
Luo Ren glanced around.
He had agreed to Hyoki Fujinomiya's request, guaranteeing that Neko would like him.
It wasn't that Luo Ren was particularly confident in himself, nor was he looking down on Neko.
It was because he was confident in those words!
I stand on the shoulders of giants of culture!
"I hope the words can heal you, and bring you strength of spirit, Neko."
Luo Ren offered his blessing with a smile.
Then, he walked away.
The first meeting with Neko ended just like that.
Chapter 18: The Emotions Gained, and the Changes Brought by 2 Billion
In the president's office.
Hyoki Fujinomiya murmured to himself, "The relationships between people are proof of being alive."
A moment later.
He re-read the ending again.
"The female lead died at the hands of the murderer, which was quite sudden. But actually, upon careful consideration... this actually thoroughly weakened the original driving force of [illness]."
"Even without illness, death could come tomorrow. So..."
...
"So… we must seize the day, seize every moment, and live earnestly."
Neko Fujinomiya put down the paper, her eyes brimming with tears.