What?! My anime figurines have all come true!

But when he entered the card number into his phone to bind it, he found that he couldn't remember the card number and password.

This physical enhancement from awakening superpowers didn't actually enhance my memory?

No, it's more accurate to say that I never really kept it in mind.

"Hiss... what's the six-digit PIN for this card again?"

Chen Xiao vaguely remembered that it was a string of numbers that was very representative in his previous life.

It seems to be related to the stench...

"Master, the password is 114514."

Seeing that Chen Xiao couldn't remember, Ramu, who was standing nearby, took the initiative to remind him.

"Oh! This is it! It's the password for Beast-senpai! Thank you, Ram..."

Chen Xiao immediately felt as if he had been enlightened by a deity, and happily entered the password, instinctively thanking Ram.

But before he could finish speaking, he realized something was wrong.

How did you know the password?

Chen Xiao's gaze towards Lamu sharpened.

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"You don't need to worry about such a small matter, Master."

To this, Ram simply took a step back and answered calmly, not even bothering to hide the smile playing on his lips.

Chen Xiao: ...

I care about this a lot!

When exactly did you start spying on me?

drop by drop...

[Account Balance: 83150]

After linking his bank card, Chen Xiao glanced at the funds he had accumulated over the years and finally felt reassured.

"Eighty thousand yuan is not a lot, but it's not a small amount either. However, to keep going, we still need to find ways to make money."

It's impossible for him to go out and work on his own.

Putting aside how long it would take him to earn a high salary, he just couldn't get past the hurdle of his own female figurines.

"Do you need my help?"

Aoyama Nanami, who suddenly materialized, stood in front of Chen Xiao with an eager expression on her face.

"I would do anything for Ah Xiao!"

"Nanami, although I used to tease you about being a workaholic, that doesn't mean I like the way you work so hard, you know?"

In his past life, when he watched anime, he felt sorry for Aoyama Nanami, who worked so hard but ended up being a loser.

Since I have a chance to start over in this life, I can do the same. I don't need to work hard to earn tuition fees.

"Oh, oh... I understand."

Sensing the pity in Chen Xiao's words, Aoyama Nanami's cheeks flushed red, and she didn't know how to continue speaking.

"Of course, if I need your help, I'd appreciate it if you could lend me a hand!"

"Okay! Feel free to give me any instructions when the time comes, Ah Xiao."

After saying that, Aoyama Nanami turned back into a figure.

Seeing this, Chen Xiao wiped away some sweat.

Is Aoyama Nanami's idea really that simple?

Considering the exaggerated aggressiveness of the girls he's interacted with since becoming materialized, he has no doubt that Nanami has her own ulterior motives.

Besides becoming a wage earner to make ends meet.

There's probably also the element of getting to know her better, so that if you happen to run into a friend or former classmate, you can casually mention her and your past relationship...

Oops! My QQ account is definitely going to explode!

“Master, regarding the funding issue, I heard from others that it can be solved by hacking. With just a few keystrokes, we will never lack money again.”

At that moment, Ram's words sounded like the whispers of a demon in Chen Xiao's ear.

Yes, among the figurines I make are quite a few 'hacker' girls, and even an electronic warfare angel like Nymph, who can dominate the global network the moment she connects to the internet.

Just like Colossus in Justice League who was transformed by the Mother Box.

“Hiss… Whew! Indeed, your offer is very tempting, Ram.”

Chen Xiao took a deep breath, and in the end, reason prevailed, and he did not succumb to temptation.

"But I would rather earn money through my own efforts. Using hacking to make money... that method should only be used as a last resort."

Speaking plainly means having a bottom line.

Just like women's clothing, once it's done, it will be done again and again, eventually becoming an infinite number of times.

If I cross my own bottom line...

Whether he will turn into a villain who says "I don't eat beef" in the future is hard to say.

"I understand, Master."

Ram nodded upon hearing this.

Chen Xiao then picked up his phone again and found an official announcement popping up in the notifications.

It is said that someone has committed fraud in the name of [Black Rock Shooter], amounting to as much as 100,000 yuan. People of China, please do not believe the lies of these fraudsters.

"what?"

Chen Xiao was completely baffled after reading it.

Just because it's called Black Rock Shooter, does that mean idiots will willingly come to buy popcorn?

And it's 100,000!

He then opened his browser and searched for trending topics.

You wouldn't believe it until you see it!

"Wow... Black Rock's popularity has exploded to this extent in just one night? Videos from last night are almost everywhere... There's even a dedicated fan website!"

No wonder some people would believe in a scam like "Black Rock Shooter needs funding to hunt monsters," which is comparable to the "I, Qin Shi Huang, send me money" scam.

However, he will not do either fraud or have the real Black Rock come forward to collect money.

After all, the fact that Black Rock Shooter was exposed to the world was purely an accident.

Therefore, unless absolutely necessary, he will not allow Black Rock to appear in front of outsiders in the future.

Chapter Twenty: Chen Xiao, Completely Controlled

"Hey, why are so many people tagging me in QQ groups?"

After closing the browser, Chen Xiao noticed a 999+ notification on the QQ app. Clicking on it revealed a bunch of people who had tagged him, including local friends and classmates.

Oh, I remember now.

Because of the school's policy of not logging in, I had to put myself on Do Not Disturb for a period of time, which is why I didn't see these messages tagging me.

Upon seeing this, Chen Xiao lay down on the bed and began to slowly scroll through the group chat history from the beginning.

From the very beginning, everyone was telling themselves not to do anything foolish, and asking themselves if they had encountered any problems or were being threatened.

But later, Lin Qi came forward to explain that it was all Chen Xiao's own choice, and everyone believed that there was no external reason. But afterwards, they started to criticize him for "cutting off" his own future.

It's like seeing [the last eunuch in China].

Then came the Black Rock Shooter video that went viral last night, which was shared by a group of people. Even when someone said, "We've had enough of that, let's put it away," it didn't stop other group members from forwarding it again and again.

"I don't know if becoming famous is a good thing or a bad thing."

Chen Xiao muttered something under his breath.

Is it possible that the 'script' of this world isn't just about urban supernatural beings, but also about behind-the-scenes stories?

It took Chen Xiao about ten minutes to read through the recent chat history. He found that no one was making a big deal out of his "not going to school" issue, so he was completely relieved.

Even their childhood sweetheart couldn't persuade them; everyone was truly at their wits' end.

"To make money..."

Putting his phone aside, Chen Xiao looked at the huge display case not far away, his gaze sweeping over the familiar figurines before finally settling on the heroines of several romance anime.

"That's it! Novels! How come I didn't think of that?!"

Most time travelers with modern backgrounds earn their first pot of gold by plagiarizing works that were wildly popular in their previous lives—the so-called plagiarists.

However, because Chen Xiao's family background in this life far surpasses that of his previous life, he never considered making money by plagiarizing.

The reason I remembered this is because those female figurines were all writers!

"The most classic example is Kasumigaoka Utaha-senpai, who was also a workhorse for crossover anime fanfiction for a while. With her help, things should be fine..."

"That won't work."

Before Chen Xiao could finish speaking, the pretty and charming senior in black stockings materialized in front of him and shook her head in refusal.

Why not?

Chen Xiao looked completely bewildered.

Doesn't this seem a bit out of character?

Kasumigaoka Utaha actually refused to write a novel?

"Ha...you, have you forgotten what kind of novels I write?"

Kasumigaoka Utaha sighed first, then raised her hand and poked Chen Xiao's chest with a hint of resentment. The slightly itchy touch and the beautiful senior's resentful expression at close range were quite touching.

Chen Xiao's heart raced for a moment.

"Okay, it seems to be a romance genre—"

Halfway through his sentence, Chen Xiao couldn't quite remember what he was talking about, since "Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend" was an old anime for him in his previous life.

"Love Metronome! A light romance novel with a literary style, do you think it would be successful in the online novel circle of this world? Xiao."

After saying that, Kasumigaoka Utaha raised her right foot and, with her beautiful long leg covered in black stockings, playfully kicked Chen Xiao's calf.

After Chen Xiao's body trembled from the stimulation, Kasumigaoka Utaha reluctantly turned back into a figure.

"The current state of online literature..."

After listening to Kasumigaoka Utaha's words, Chen Xiao opened his phone again and searched for popular novel websites, quickly scanning the bestseller list.

"They're all wish-fulfillment stories."

Chen Xiao let out a long sigh.

Moreover, without exception, the protagonist awakens superpowers and then goes through various stunts, face-slapping moments, and harem-building plots. For Chen Xiao, this is no longer a renaissance; it's practically a return to prehistoric times!

"Hmph~ Since that's the case, then it's my turn, Yamada Elf, to take the lead!"

A blonde fairy girl dressed in a pink Gothic Lolita outfit materialized in front of Chen Xiao, hands on her hips, and said confidently.

Writing wish-fulfillment novels? She's an absolute pro!

"Just don't argue with the black cat anymore."

Chen Xiao muttered a complaint under his breath.

He's not some guy surnamed Lü; he just enjoys watching women pull each other's hair and fight.

"If that guy had written even a little bit more, he wouldn't be inferior to a certain younger sister in writing."

Yamada Elf made a disdainful and mocking remark.

Wow, that's a real blow!