Chapter 125: The All-Rounder, Sensei Eroman

The landlady arrived, a middle-aged woman. Upon seeing Cheng Yao, she looked somewhat surprised, and a frown appeared on her face; she clearly was not pleased.

Ai Li smiled and said, "He's my boyfriend."

"A boyfriend, eh... the young man looks decent enough." The landlady glanced at Cheng Yao and gave a forced, awkward smile.

Cheng Yao could see through her; she was merely putting on a brave face. The landlady sighed. She had been quite attentive to the sisters, mostly because she had a good-for-nothing son she had hoped to set them up with. Who would have thought they would suddenly decide to move out? Otherwise, why would she have lowered the rent for the two sisters? If she had succeeded, keeping them here would have been ideal. Since her plans had been thwarted before they could even be set in motion, it was no wonder she wasn't in a good mood toward Cheng Yao.

"So, where do you two plan to go next? You're still attending school here, aren't you?"

"No, we've already found a new place."

"Do your parents know?"

Zhenli patiently waited for her to finish before addressing each point one by one. She was incredibly adept at social navigation. Cheng Yao noticed it too; Ouyang Zhenli was far more mature than Ouyang Ai Li, despite being the same age.

Ai Li leaned in close to Cheng Yao, giggling, "The landlady's family got a payout from land redevelopment, so they’re quite wealthy. She has a son who’s very unattractive, so she had some ideas, but that’s human nature, I suppose. Plus, she did make things convenient for us while we lived here."

"..."

Cheng Yao was silent for a moment before saying, "Change your phone numbers after you move."

Cheng Yao didn't want to be entangled in such matters. Changing numbers was the best choice to avoid any further contact. His possessiveness was stronger than he had imagined. This landlady had certainly been trying to play a clever game.

"Mmhmm, I'll listen to you. We'll go change them this afternoon." Ai Li hugged his arm, feeling completely secure. The thought of being fulfilled by Cheng Yao made her heart flutter with a bashful, wonderful feeling.

Once the disappointed landlady had been seen off, Zhenli sighed. "Interpersonal relationships are truly difficult to manage. But things will be much better from here on out. When will the movers arrive?"

"They're already on their way." Cheng Yao had just called to urge them; they were stuck in traffic nearby.

As they sat on stools chatting, the Ouyang sisters pondered what to have for lunch. They eventually decided on hot pot, agreeing that Chinese hot pot was far superior to the sukiyaki they had in Japan.

Cheng Yao opened his status panel:

Host: Cheng Yao
Attractiveness: 85
Skills: Guitar, Extraordinary Hearing, Heavenly Voice, Piano, Best Actor, Master Driver, Photography, Dance, Aesthetics
Wealth: 187,873,000
Girlfriends: Zhang Ya, Lu Mengyao, Lin Ketong, Zhenli, Ai Li
Items: Blocking Capsule*1, Matchmaker's Red Thread*1, Bestie Card (Silver)*1, Black Tech Fragment*2

[Would you like to draw for skills?]

[Congratulations, you have obtained the skill 'Japanese Language Proficiency'.]
[Congratulations, you have obtained the 'Game Master' skill.]
[You have obtained the 'Advanced Painting' skill.]
[You have obtained the 'Advanced Culinary Arts' skill.]
[You have obtained the 'Master Florist' skill.]
[You have obtained the 'Top-Tier Kendo' skill.]

He had used all six draws at once, enjoying the spree. The first three were clearly related to Ouyang Ai Li, and the latter three were undoubtedly for Ouyang Zhenli. Suddenly possessing six new skills, Cheng Yao felt he was truly evolving into an all-rounder.

The gaming skill was nice; he was currently grinding his rank. The language skill was useful too. What use was painting? It wasn't particularly helpful for winning over girls. Culinary arts were also a bit redundant; someone like him wouldn't be cooking personally—though, perhaps he might. Flower arranging was even more absurd. Kendo, however, was excellent; it could serve as self-defense.

It was quite surprising that Zhenli knew Kendo, which explained her steady nerves.

"Zhenli."

"Yes!"

"Don't be so formal. Just be relaxed at home."

Ouyang Zhenli looked at Cheng Yao. "No, I felt your tone was very serious, so..."

"My mistake. You know Kendo, right?"

"You... how did you know!?" Ouyang Zhenli was shocked. How could he have possibly figured that out? She hadn't said a word, nor had she ever shown it.

Cheng Yao rubbed his chin and said, "It’s simple. Your fingers are slightly rougher than Ai Li's, and the marks on your wrists are clearly from frequent exercise. Such marks only come from gripping and swinging a sword. So, I figured you must have practiced Kendo. Otherwise, you wouldn't have dared to let me into the apartment so easily last night, right?"

"That's amazing..." Ouyang Ai Li looked at him with pure admiration. "You figured all that out just from that? Cheng Yao, if you became a lawyer, you would definitely be an incredible one!"

*My apologies, I was just spouting nonsense.*

Not wanting to back down now, Cheng Yao said with a straight face, "If I don't become a lawyer, it would be a huge loss for the legal profession."

"Pfft, hehehe..."

"Let me show you another impressive deduction." Cheng Yao looked at Zhenli and said, "You usually practice flower arranging, right?"

"That's amazing..." Zhenli was incredulous. It was visible, of course, with her works displayed in the corners and on the table, but she didn't mind the praise if Cheng Yao liked them.

Cheng Yao then looked at Ouyang Ai Li. "You usually draw, don't you?"

"Eh!? Cheng Yao, you’re so lecherous! Did you sneak a peek at my R-18 manga!?" Ai Li’s face turned crimson as she stared at him in shock.

Cheng Yao’s cheek twitched. *How was I supposed to know you drew that sort of messy stuff? Could you be the legendary Eromanga-sensei?*

He leaned into Ai Li's ear and whispered, "Let me admire your masterpiece tonight."

"..." Ai Li squirmed, feeling terribly shy.

The Ouyang sisters were completely captivated by Cheng Yao, finding themselves growing more and more fond of this man.

Ouyang Zhenli asked with a smile, "Cheng Yao, do you usually have contact with Kendo and such? It's hard for an average person to tell, isn't it?"

"I usually practice mixed martial arts, and there’s a Kendo dojo right across from the gym, along with various other martial arts schools..."

"I see, that makes sense."

Cheng Yao smiled. "When we have time, I'll have to learn a thing or two from you..." He had intended to say he would test her swordsmanship with his 'marksmanship,' but the moving company called.

Cheng Yao gave them the floor and apartment number, and soon two workers walked in. After exchanging greetings, Cheng Yao took the sisters and left the residential complex. He figured he would never return here in his life; once you've secured a luxury villa, who would still want to ride a bicycle?

Leaving the complex, Ouyang Zhenli felt a sense of relief. "Finally, I don't have to accept the landlady's fake kindness anymore. It’s true—there is no such thing as kindness without a motive in this world."

"In a sense, that's true. Since we aren't disabled, let's use me as an example." Cheng Yao thought for a moment and said, "Just like my existence—it’s impossible for a man to exist who perfectly satisfies every single one of your fantasies. If one truly does, it’s because I’m putting on a performance, intentionally approaching you to achieve some specific purpose."

"But, we get along very happily..." Ai Li said with a giggle. "Besides, even if you didn't have money, if you pursued me, there’s a high chance I would say yes. Because you’re handsome, super handsome, and you make me feel safe."

"I like hearing that. Say more." Cheng Yao accepted the praise, his mood brightening.

Zhenli smiled gently. "You... have achieved your goal, haven't you?"

"Yes." Cheng Yao had a mysterious smile on his face. He hadn't fully achieved it yet, but once tonight was over, he certainly would have.

The three of them would shower together; the bathtub in the villa was huge. Cheng Yao decided he would employ his family's secret "Cheng-style" massage technique to help his two guests relax.

Arriving at the mall, the two high-attractiveness sisters—and twins at that—naturally drew the attention of everyone around them. Cheng Yao followed behind as they browsed the small shops for a while before heading to the hot pot restaurant on the fifth floor.

He glanced at *Xianhezhuang* but ultimately chose *Haidilao*. He had eaten there once in Jinling; not only was there no service to speak of, but the prices were higher than normal, and most importantly, the portions were tiny. When he went with Wang Wenbo and the others, they had to "stockpile" the side dishes just to get full. Using the word "stockpile" should tell you how pathetic the portions were—it was outrageous. He had no affection for restaurants opened by celebrities or internet influencers.

There were quite a few people at the entrance. A waiter smiled and asked, "Hello, is it for three?"

"Yes, are there tables available?"

"Yes, please follow me..."

The sisters were already accustomed to the surrounding gazes, and Cheng Yao simply chose to ignore them. After more than a month, his skin had become quite thick.

Cheng Yao ordered plenty of dishes. Sitting across from two identical beauties was a delight, a feast for the eyes. The three of them spent over five hundred, mostly because Cheng Yao had a large appetite. Beef fills you up quickly, and the sisters ate relatively little, though they could consume a lot of sashimi and seafood.

Cheng Yao now understood why their expenses were so high. They usually ate well, and Ouyang Ai Li would buy any pretty skin she saw in her games—she played *Honor of Kings*, *PUBG*, and *League of Legends*... Don't think skins are cheap; a nice one costs seventy or eighty, expensive ones over a hundred, and the gacha mechanics can drain a lot of money.

According to them, their parents didn't provide much for monthly living expenses, so they relied on part-time jobs, such as being game companions or drawing those... unconventional manga.

"By the way, have you two gotten your driver's licenses?"

Ouyang Ai Li and Zhenli shook their heads. No, they had never thought about it.

Cheng Yao smiled. "Go get them. Even if you don't buy a car, it's good to have it just in case."

In reality, once you have a license, the desire to buy a car grows infinitely. After all, young girls all like stylish cars, like a Mercedes or something similar. Cheng Yao felt he was practically inducing consumerism—or perhaps, inducing an investment.

"Sure, we'll go take the test."

"Mmh, I'll listen to you!"

Ouyang Zhenli nodded gently. She had already begun to consider things from Cheng Yao's perspective. Ouyang Ai Li was completely carefree, the type to just go with the flow.

After the hot pot meal, the three of them strolled through the mall. Since they had just moved into a new home, they naturally needed new clothes and toys. Cheng Yao patted his chest and told them not to worry about the cost; he practically insisted they buy things. The sisters didn't disappoint, though they chose inexpensive but cute clothes rather than luxury brands like Louis Vuitton; they preferred trendy, accessible brands. They prioritized what was cute and pretty over what was expensive.

This was a different mindset from Lu Mengyao and Lin Ketong; perhaps that was just the nature of young girls. Cheng Yao didn't dwell on it much. He wasn't obsessed with "brushing" money—if he could, he would, and if not, he'd try next time.

"There are some Cartier watches that are very beautiful and suitable for women. Let's go take a look."

"Watches?"

"Yes."

And so, persuaded by Cheng Yao, they entered the Cartier flagship store and picked out a few watches very suitable for young women. A couple of them cost around twenty thousand each, and he spent another forty thousand.

Two hours passed, and they had barely managed to spend about fifty thousand.