Chapter 14: Turning Zhi Shi—It Seems So Simple...
“Ah, it really is you, Ye Hui!” came Tomoyo’s voice from the plane.
Even before seeing the emblem on the fuselage, Ye Hui had a hunch.
The system log was all over the place, confirming his suspicion — being able to fly freely over Tomoeda Town…
It had to be the Daidōji family!
No, this was just too much.
To shoot a video, she actually came by plane?
In his previous life, when watching the anime, many were curious just how vast the Daidōji Tomoyo household truly was.
Netizens discussing such topics indirectly attested to the immense wealth and influence of the Tomoyo family in this world.
Though he understood this in his heart, Ye Hui was still stunned by Tomoyo’s actions.
Perhaps this was what true fandom looked like. No, true Sakura-chasing...
The plane landed in an open area.
The cabin door swung wide open.
But it wasn’t Tomoyo who stepped out first; instead, a line of formidable female bodyguards clad in black emerged.
Ye Hui looked at them speechless.
He had seen these female bodyguards in the anime many times, always standing guard at a distance to protect Tomoyo.
Come to think of it, perhaps these bodyguards were the secret “guardians” of Tomoyo and Sakura.
“Still, it feels so out of place!” Ye Hui thought to himself.
While watching the anime, it only seemed interesting.
But seeing it come to life, Ye Hui found it somewhat absurd.
Bodyguards wearing high heels—how unprofessional!
Moreover, every time Sakura and Tomoyo faced danger, these bodyguards hardly seemed to take any action.
Could it be that they couldn’t keep up with two elementary school kids when running?
“Good evening, Ye Hui,” Tomoyo said as she approached him.
“Good evening…” Ye Hui’s mouth twitched slightly as he forced a smile. “I live nearby, you see, that house over there is mine.”
“I see,” Tomoyo nodded but didn’t look in the direction Ye Hui pointed. Instead, she smiled warmly and asked, “Ye Hui, have you seen anything unusual?”
[Guardian Daidōji Tomoyo leads the sect’s disciples to surround you, interrogating your purpose! Her silent protection of Sakura arouses your jealousy, and you realize that convincing the guardian will be a long and arduous task…]
[Faced with interrogation, you decide to lie.]
Jealousy? What nonsense is the system spouting now!
Ye Hui was annoyed.
But facing Tomoyo, he patiently replied, “Tomoyo, what is it you want to ask? I’m a cultivator; nothing escapes my spiritual sight, so I don’t find anything strange.”
“Hmm…” Ye Hui pretended to glance at the sky. “It’s dinner time. Tomoyo, I think it’s time we said goodbye.”
He prepared to leave.
[Daidōji Tomoyo’s affinity +8]
Tomoyo paused, then smiled, “There’s dinner prepared on the plane. I haven’t eaten either. Ye Hui, would you like to have dinner with me?”
Huh?
Tomoyo inviting him to dinner?
Ye Hui blinked and politely declined, “Plane food? No thanks. I prefer Chinese cuisine!”
He still didn’t know what was going on at home. He had to hurry back and check.
Though he wanted to dine with Tomoyo and maybe earn some rewards, the footage of Sakura’s battle only took a few minutes to shoot.
But a meal would take at least half an hour.
Yet Tomoyo’s eyes lit up, “I also really like Chinese food, so we prepared some on the plane. Come and try it, Ye Hui!”
Ye Hui understood immediately.
On the way here, Tomoyo must have filmed Sakura flying on her magical staff.
Perhaps it was because of that footage that she brought the family’s helicopter over…
Otherwise, she would just be worried about Sakura, not so eagerly seeking information from Ye Hui.
Being only in fourth grade, she was so clever.
Truly worthy of Tomoyo!
But Ye Hui wasn’t so easily swayed.
He said flatly, “Although I’d like to dine with you, Tomoyo, I must decline!”
[Daidōji Tomoyo’s affinity +5]
“Alright, then good night, Ye Hui,” Tomoyo nodded gently.
She didn’t interrogate him with her followers as the system log described.
Ye Hui passed by the bodyguards unimpeded.
The villa wasn’t far, so Ye Hui decided to walk back.
The wind rustled, billowing his school uniform.
Just then, the system log refreshed again.
[Your lie has been exposed. Guardian Tomoyo leads the sect disciples to teach you a lesson.]
[You quickly decide to flatter her. If you can turn her impression of you around, you can escape smoothly.]
[Ding! New daily affinity quest activated: “Flatter the Guardian.” Gain at least 100 affinity points…]
Ye Hui abruptly stopped, then executed a quick turn, smiling brightly.
“By the way, Tomoyo, you like Chinese cuisine too, don’t you?”
“Huh?”
[Daidōji Tomoyo’s affinity +7]
...
After dinner, Ye Hui was still savoring the moment.
He hadn’t expected the plane’s meal to be so comprehensive and authentic.
It was just a tiny plane, after all.
Tomoyo liked making all sorts of sweets, but she also spoke knowledgeably about Chinese cuisine.
Their conversation didn’t feel like it was between ordinary elementary school students at all.
“As expected, Tomoyo is power!” Ye Hui sighed inwardly.
Since he was here, he might as well use this opportunity to rack up some affinity points.
He took out his camera.
“I heard you like photography too, Tomoyo. I just captured some interesting footage—maybe you’d like to see it?”
[Daidōji Tomoyo’s affinity +22]
Huh?
So many affinity points this time!
Compared to the single digits before, it was a huge jump.
It seemed whenever Sakura was involved, Tomoyo was more generous with affinity points!
Ye Hui’s eyes brightened.
Having found the pattern, he naturally turned into an affinity farming machine.
“Tomoyo, you filmed it too, right?”
[Daidōji Tomoyo’s affinity +8]
“That’s right, I know what’s going on!”
[Daidōji Tomoyo’s affinity +15]
“But I can’t tell you—it’s a little secret between me and Sakura!”
[Daidōji Tomoyo’s affinity +36]
“Sigh, I wonder if Sakura will tell me herself...”
[Daidōji Tomoyo’s affinity +8]
“By the way, I invested in a new battery brand that can help cameras record clearer and more complete footage…”
[Daidōji Tomoyo’s affinity +13]
“Want to exchange recording tips, Tomoyo?”
...
[Ding! Quest complete. You used the Memory Stone to win over Guardian Daidōji Tomoyo. Heh heh heh, you sly one! You received 10 Flight Talismans!]
“So this is how you farm Tomoyo’s character side quest—it’s actually… so simple!”
On the way back to the villa, Ye Hui was triumphant.
Convincing Tomoyo—hard to say if it was difficult or simple.
After exchanging footage with Tomoyo, the system quest was already complete.
They even agreed to help Sakura with her trials together in the future…
But this time, he had taken the initiative~
Ye Hui casually told Tomoyo how he witnessed Sakura becoming a magician and how he promised to help her capture cards later…
Tomoyo’s usual gentle smile remained.
Yet the steadily rising affinity points betrayed her feelings.
“That’s great,” Tomoyo said quietly at last.
She seemed to regret not arriving sooner to capture the exciting scenes herself…
“Truly the prodigy Sakura Kinomoto, with a heavenly aura. Every move she makes brings fortune. She’s made my hardest main quest so much easier. The future looks bright!” Ye Hui chuckled inwardly.
Only now did he realize the ridiculously easy way to complete the main quest!
Whenever the conversation involved Sakura, affinity points just kept pouring in!
Half an hour of chatting earned him over a thousand points.
Added to what he had before, he could now redeem two adventure maps…
Looks like “convincing” Tomoyo was just around the corner!
“System, redeem two adventure maps!”
[You obtained 2 adventure maps. Open them now?]
“No!”
Ye Hui decided to wait until he returned, washed up, burned incense, and prayed to the Moe King for luck before opening them.
He believed miracles were sure to happen!
With limited affinity points for now, he needed to play it safe!
Back at the villa, the butler and others immediately came to greet him.
Ye Hui was starting a business in Sakura Country.
After earning more money, due to the Chinese obsession with property ownership,
He had bought houses in several places he frequented…