My older sister is a villainous rich girl

That's not entirely untrue.

Ge Li said coldly, "In that case, I have even less desire to go out with you."

"No! Don't you want to know what Prince Richard did in my house?"

Wayne coaxed in a low voice, "Besides, I'm a guy too, and men often understand men better...maybe I can offer you some advice?"

"..." Ge Li's expression clearly wavered.

"Besides, you can invite one or two cute girls along, right? That way it won't count as going out with me 'alone' then," he pressed on.

She hesitated for a long time before reluctantly agreeing, "Just this once."

Wayne grinned broadly: "I don't need to tell you how to find an excuse, do I?"

After making her decision, Ge Li stopped being coy. She pondered for a moment and said to Wayne, "You haven't had a chance to join any school clubs yet, have you? Tell them you're interested in the orchestra and want to join. So, as the vice president of the orchestra, I'll take some time out of my busy schedule to go with you to buy a new instrument."

“Orchestral section?” Wayne unconsciously repeated the three words.

Since these are works created by humans based on the real world, do these things still exist even in fictional worlds?

Having only learned a rudimentary form of piano in his previous life, Wayne was indifferent to it, neither liking nor disliking it. He only studied it because his family expected him to "cultivate his character," and finally passed the amateur level 10 exam in his second year of junior high school.

Then it was left aside for over ten years and never picked up again.

Furthermore, if I remember correctly, there is usually no piano in an orchestra.

"Ah, but I don't know how to play those instruments."

“I’m not counting on you,” Ge Li said. “Just be a ghost member; you can join more than one club anyway.”

After confirming their statements, Wayne pulled out a blank sheet of paper with satisfaction and began to scribble.

The first step is to observe the living standards of the lower classes in the capital and, if possible, select a few professions that allow them to support themselves without having to show their faces.

He drew a stack of money on a piece of white paper, and then added a few hoes behind it.

The second step is to buy a small gift for Chris... Hmm, what kind of gifts do girls usually like?

He started a new line and drew a large doll with a cute bow tie around its neck.

The third step is to cultivate a good relationship with the daughter of the finance minister and encourage her to make a romantic advance towards the prince. Perhaps the prince will be moved and see the light, right?

So he drew a heart in the remaining blank space. After thinking for a moment, he added an arrow piercing through the heart.

Alright! This is the travel plan for this trip, everything is under control.

Wayne folded the paper and carefully put it in his pocket.

Having learned from Chris's experience, he would never again use Chinese characters as a code. He didn't believe anyone could decipher such a simple line drawing.

Gradually, more and more students came to the classroom, including Richard and Gavin.

"Good morning, Wayne," Gavin Warren said in a very familiar manner.

Good morning, Your Highness.

“Just call me Richard,” the prince said, a slight look of annoyance on his face.

(stare--)

Wien felt the gazes from the side, so he deliberately acted as if he were more familiar with the prince.

Richard probably had a good impression of Wayne last time, because he chatted and laughed with him during the break, which made the other students in the class turn their heads.

When school ended in the afternoon, Ge Li couldn't sit still any longer. As soon as Richard left, he blocked Wayne's way.

"Let's go."

"hold head high?"

"Didn't you want to join the orchestra? I happen to be free now."

Even though you're the one asking for a favor, you insist on putting on an act of accommodating the other person.

Although you're cute, young lady, do you know that a character like yours is a classic example of a "loser" role?

Wayne smiled. "That's really too much trouble for you. Thank you very much."

Under Wayne's clear, all-seeing gaze, Ge Li inexplicably felt somewhat embarrassed.

……

"Oh no! Oh no! Something terrible has happened!"

"What is it now?" Chris sat upright on the soft sofa in the handicraft department, holding a gold-plated special teacup in her hand.

She took a small sip, savoring the finest black tea.

Incidentally, the sofa, tea set, and fine tea in the department room were all generously sponsored by Chris Wincher.

Her arrival instantly transformed the previously quiet and deserted handicraft department, leaving the department head overwhelmed with gratitude and eager to resign on the spot.

Unfortunately, the minister was already mentally prepared to shut down the company if they couldn't recruit any new members this year.

However, it was unexpected that the rumored rich heiress Chris would like such a simple club as the craft club. Her joining caused her followers to flock to her, and the number of members increased dramatically, completely escaping the fate of the club being abandoned.

It can truly be described as "turning the tide when all hope was lost and saving the collapsing edifice".

Chapter 22 Ge Li and Chris

Just as Chris was reveling in her heroic feat, a visitor shattered her peace.

"I saw Gothic Edgeworth take Lord Wayne away!" Chris's number one henchman, Molly, shouted in a panic.

"Pfft—" Chris was startled and spat out the black tea in her mouth.

"Ah, is Lady Chris alright?" Eve, the second attendant, quickly handed her a clean handkerchief upon seeing her.

"Cough, cough... I'm fine. When did this happen?" Chris took the handkerchief and wiped her face haphazardly. She then apologized to Eve in a low voice, "I'm sorry, Eve. I'll wash the handkerchief and return it to you."

Eve shook her head: "No need, it's just a simple handkerchief."

"It happened just now. They had just left the classroom when I came over," Molly said uncertainly. "Judging from their direction, they were probably heading towards the orchestra."

“Orchestral section…” Chris murmured the name.

This wasn't in the original storyline! Can't we just have some fun now?

Rather, the original work barely touched on the club aspect; the focus was entirely on Chris's bizarre and unconventional methods of winning her over.

But perhaps... in this realistic world, those things did actually happen, but because they weren't part of the main storyline, they weren't shown in the original work?

Chris rested her chin on her hand, lost in thought.

"Lady Chris, hurry and rescue Lord Wayne!" Eve said worriedly. "You and Lady Goley have never gotten along. Lord Wayne will suffer in her hands."

The feud between Gary Edgeworth and Chris Wincher dates back to the previous generation.

Franz, the current head of Edgeworth, and Duke Elliott have never gotten along since childhood. As a confidant and staunch royalist closely tied to King George, he greatly disapproves of the Winche family, a powerful noble family that skillfully navigates between various factions and sways with the wind.

If that were all, it would be fine, but another well-known fact makes it impossible for the two of them to ever shake hands and make peace.

That is, Franz fell in love with a noble and beautiful girl, but halfway through persuading his family to propose marriage, Eliot snatched her away—

At least that's what Franz himself thinks.

Yes, that girl is none other than the Duchess of Winchester, Ashville.

When Chris received this memory, she felt like she was reading an old Mary Sue novel from over a decade ago, and she didn't even know how to express her dissatisfaction.

This also led to her having an indescribable feeling when facing Ge Li. Ge Li probably felt the same way, which is why the two of them would almost always argue over something inexplicable every time they met.

Although judging from the later plot, there shouldn't be any major problems, she decided it was still necessary to go and check on Wayne to ensure his personal safety.

……

The orchestra room was very spacious and luxuriously decorated, with an entire wall of musical instruments displayed solely for decoration.

String instruments: violin, viola, cello, double bass.

Woodwind instruments: flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon.

Brass instruments: trumpet, tuba, French horn, trombone.

"These are the main instruments in our orchestra. Which one would you like to learn?"

“The violin!” Wayne imagined his future: “Actually, I’m quite interested in the legends of those bards. Imagine traveling around with a violin in the future, going to different foreign countries, and expressing my artistic emotions freely in streets and alleys with different styles. Isn’t that romantic?”

Ge Li looked at him with surprise: "I didn't expect you to have such unique interests. Most of the other rich and powerful noblemen only want to have dozens of lovers and hundreds of children when they grow up."

Is it really that real?

"It seems that His Highness the First Prince is indeed a rare good person."

“Of course.” Speaking of Richard, Ge Li was proud. “He’s different.”

Wayne's eyes lit up, and he slapped his palm: "By the way, speaking of Richard, I have a way to definitely pique his interest in you!"

He moved slightly closer to Ge Li and whispered something in her ear.

Ge Li's brow furrowed more and more as he listened, and he asked doubtfully, "Can this really work? You're not just playing a trick on me, are you?"

"It might not have an immediate effect, but it's better than doing nothing. At least it will leave you with a 'very special' impression," Wayne said with a smile.

So when Chris stormed into the orchestra, she saw Wayne and Gothic chatting happily and laughing especially brightly.

Dangerous!

Chris felt a jolt of alarm.

'Oh no! Mom! Wayne has been bewitched by a fairy!'

Thinking this, she quickly squeezed between the two of them, separating them.

"Wayne, why are you suddenly interested in the orchestra? Why not join the crafts club? The orchestra can't compare to the fun of our crafts club!"

When Ge Li heard her say that, he scoffed: "Going to make the most basic little toys with those girls? If you're interested, my family's craft workshop is always open to you."

Amidst the sarcastic remarks and sharp arguments, Wayne stood to the side, feeling utterly overwhelmed.

"Sister Chris, I just want to learn the violin~" he interjected weakly.

“You can learn at home too. I’ll go back and ask Mom to hire a dedicated violin teacher for you, and add at least two hours of instrument practice every day!”

"!?!"

Ge Li smiled: "Not bad. Now that you've become a member of our orchestra, you can't slack off at home. You have to work hard!"

Wait, is this revenge? It must be!

Provoked, Chris became even more upset.

"No, they must be added to the crafts department too!"

Ultimately, under Chris's powerful pressure, Wayne was forced to fill out the application form for joining the Handicrafts Department.

There were blank application forms in the orchestra room. Watching him take a pen out of his pocket and sign his name somewhat illegibly at the last stroke, Chris snatched it away and hurried back to get it stamped.

Wiping away non-existent cold sweat from his forehead, Wayne was truly speechless. Could it be that Chris was also a primary school student before she transmigrated?

Wayne put the pen back in his pocket.

"Let's go, let's go check out the market now." Ge Li casually stuffed Wayne's application form into the folder on the table.

"Now?"

Ge Li frowned: "If you move any slower, you might not be able to walk."

Thinking that Chris might be back soon, Wayne hurriedly said, "Then let's go!"

He didn't want to spend his precious trip out only to hear these two elementary school kids arguing the whole way.

Chapter 23 Market

Chris returned to her room, frowning as she pondered the scene she had just witnessed.

Wayne seems to have a very close relationship with Gollie Edgeworth, could it be...?

Putting aside the conflict between herself and Ge Li, just imagining the possibility that one day her father might become in-laws with Finance Minister Franz makes her feel like the sky is falling.

While it would be a good thing in some ways if Wayne didn't fall in love with her as he did in the original story due to the butterfly effect—at least she felt much less pressure and guilt—it doesn't mean she wants to see Wayne step into the Edgeworth family's pit.

You should know that Ge Li has always liked Prince Richard since he was a child!