Anime Wonderland Project

There was an early morning class, followed by a free period in the second slot, and a basketball game at noon.

Student matches were usually scheduled during times like these—somewhat tight, but unavoidable. Many majors had packed course schedules, so games had to be slotted in at noon or in the evening.

Su Bai had no objections, and neither did the other students. After all, most freshmen still had plenty of energy. Watching a spectacle was just human nature—it wasn’t like they’d be too drowsy at noon or too full to move after lunch.

Back at the Shanshui townhouse, Su Bai changed into fresh clothes for class.

That’s when he noticed Wan Xinyan fiddling with her camera.

“What’s this? Planning to snap some shots during the game?”

“Mhm~ Gotta capture Su Bai’s dashing moves on the court!”

The comment made him flush slightly—it felt a little embarrassing, even socially awkward. But then again, what could he say?

Now that his looks were maxed out and he was cruising around campus in a luxury car, Su Bai was gradually getting used to the attention.

If girls happened to take photos of him, as long as it wasn’t a serious setting, he didn’t mind.

It was just another facet of living the high life.

He didn’t care how others saw him; he just wanted to savor every little moment.

“Just don’t zoom in on my face when I’m going all out. I play pretty aggressively, and I don’t wanna end up with some ridiculous expression.” Su Bai recalled live basketball broadcasts where star players looked cool at first glance, only for their close-up shots mid-game to turn them into comedy acts.

“Hehe, that just means I’ll have to take even more! Su Bai’s always so cool and aloof—rarely do we get to see your funny side.”

“Me? Aloof? Since when?”

Su Bai found her assessment a bit odd, like she was viewing him through some strange filter.

He was pretty sure he had a goofy personality.

For instance, after upgrading his physique, his first thought was to test it out by swimming—so he just went and did it.

He even pretended to be a lake monster near some fishermen.

Would he end up in tomorrow’s tabloids?

“By the way, do I look… different today? Like, my physique?”

Wan Xinyan blinked innocently. “Not at all. Still just as tempting as ever…”

Seeing her reach out mischievously, Su Bai dodged.

His little maid was too alluring—if he let her tease him into another “music discussion,” he’d probably miss his morning class.

And this one took attendance.

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Class.

Then, setting up the anime club’s activity room with Chen Yusheng.

Naturally, all the furnishings were bought with Su Bai’s own money. The club’s official budget was nowhere near enough, and by now, Su Bai had developed a habit of not even checking prices when buying electronics or furniture—just going all out.

The TV was the largest that could fit through the door, top-tier specs. Game consoles and figurines? He took recommendations from the club’s resident otaku and stocked up on premium picks.

As for furniture, Su Bai loved the aesthetic of Yashige’s designs—a perfect balance between homely and luxurious.

So he contacted Yashige’s manager directly and had him arrange a custom order from their suppliers.

At first, the manager was a bit confused by the request.

For the wealthy, this kind of thing wasn’t unusual. If they liked something, they’d trace it back to the source and buy in bulk.

After all, these people didn’t need to worry about cost-effectiveness.

But going this hard for a college club? That was rare.

Still, a high-value client like Su Bai was worth the effort, so the manager promptly made the arrangements.

Some items were available locally in Jiangcheng, others required selection, and a few needed custom production.

No big deal.

“Basically, we’re turning this room into a visually stunning otaku paradise—the kind that’d go viral if we posted a video on Yinfu. Think we can pull it off?”

After all, boosting the anime club’s rep meant more system rewards for Su Bai.

“Hmm… no clue. I’m just here to have fun,” Chen Yusheng admitted, though she looked eager. “I’ve always wanted to get into model kits, but I never had the cash before.”

When it came to decorating—traditionally a girl’s forte—she wasn’t exactly knowledgeable.

Her family’s old house was in a remote suburb of Jiangcheng, and her bedroom was practically minimalist—white walls, white tiles, and plain wooden furniture.

Chen Yusheng really was a simple person. It wasn’t until she met Su Bai that she started buying nicer things.

Not that there was anything wrong with a little luxury. Like that expensive hairbrush Su Bai got her, supposedly great for maintaining long hair. Combing her hair after a wash felt amazing. Sometimes, Su Bai would volunteer to brush it for her, only for them to end up tangled in each other’s arms, kissing messily.

“You’re really going all out for the anime club, huh?”

“Well, it’s my first club. Gotta make the most of the experience.”

“Tch. Some ‘experience’—must be nice to have that kind of budget!” Chen Yusheng teased.

To be honest, the expensive furniture felt a bit out of place in the club building's classroom.

Maybe Su Bai was going for that... sense of contrast?

Chen Yusheng didn’t get it.

But it felt nice, like she and her boyfriend were building a little nest together.

The mountain-view townhouse was also a cozy nest, but it was shared with her girlfriends. Over at the anime club, the other girls rarely got involved—after all, their "otaku intensity" wasn’t high enough. Hah, only Chen Yusheng could keep up with Su Bai’s abstract antics.

Before lunch, Su Bai had wanted to get a little intimate with Chen Yusheng in the clubroom, but she refused in a pleading tone.

"I still have to watch you play basketball this afternoon!"

"How does that relate to us watching anime now?"

"It does. I’m afraid you’ll be too... skilled, and I won’t even be able to stand properly later."

"...Fair point."

Su Bai thought about it and realized she was right.

After taking that intermediate body-enhancement serum, he hadn’t tested its effects in that regard yet.

He might not know his own strength.

Better to test it out in the basketball game first.

You’re up, Baldy!

A sports major should be tough enough, right? Su Bai figured he’d make a good sparring partner.

...

During the lunch break, at the basketball court.

Credit where it’s due—the student union’s sports department at Jiangcheng University was pretty considerate. Games scheduled for noon were either held indoors or in shaded, breezy spots.

Su Bai’s match wasn’t assigned an indoor court.

Most players actually preferred it that way, since the hardwood floors indoors had a weird feel underfoot, and dribbling on them just wasn’t the same. If you weren’t used to it, adjusting could take some effort.

The sidelines were packed—no surprise, since one team was the strongest freshman class from the law school, and the other had Su Bai.

"Bro Su, you’re a full-on celebrity now. So many girls from other departments came just to see you," a teammate said, grinning as he clapped Su Bai on the shoulder.

"Am I a celebrity? Damn right I am!" Su Bai suddenly realized something. "But it’s only girls from other departments. Our computer science major barely has any to begin with."

"...Bro, that hurts. Let’s talk about something else."