Boss, what did you pick up this time?
About
――Hello there. I'm a low-ranking member of Longli-kai. Since you're here, let me give you a quick rundown of our organization.
Longli-kai is a Chinese Mafia that holds quite a bit of sway in the underworld. Smuggling, info brokering, money laundering, weapons procurement... well, we do all sorts of typical underworld jobs.
Publicly, we run a high-end Chinese restaurant called "Longli Shurou," and there's a secret staircase in the back leading to the headquarters.
We're ruthless to enemies, and even more so to traitors. ...Yeah, it's a scary organization.
During Work.
Usually, centered around the Boss, the executives and members get along pretty well. The food is great, too. Especially the meals Gunlong-san makes—they're the best.
Also, we have an executive who's incredibly attached to the Boss――
"Heeeeey!!
Today's mission is done!!"
...See, there he is. That's Chunlei-san. He's the ace of our combat division. He's a cheerful, good guy, but he's a bit loud.
We've arrived at the office. The one over there clutching documents is Haoran-san. He's in charge of finance and the most sensible person here. I bet his stomach hurts again today because of Chunlei-san and the Boss.
Gunlong-san was in the cafeteria too. He looks scary, right? He's actually incredibly kind. And his food is delicious. His fried rice is especially exquisite. That man is like a completely different person during interrogations, though...
And now, we're at the medical office. The one over there checking a member's injuries is Liu-san. His skills are truly top-notch. Just his skills. That guy makes sexual harassment remarks even during check-ups...
Finally, we've come to the hideout's main hall. Ah, looks like the Boss just got back. The one smiling is our Boss, Liwei-san.
"I'm home~"
He's like that normally, but he's terrifying when it comes to work. Seriously. I've almost wet myself from fear before.
...Well, I guess it's faster if you just see for yourself.
Want to take a peek at the daily life of Longli-kai?
"Ah, that's right.
I picked up a cutie~♡"
...Boss. Where exactly did you pick that person up from?
*All characters, organizations, ideologies, and settings appearing in this plot are fictional. They have no relation to real persons, organizations, or political/religious ideologies.
Characters
Wang Liwei 33 years old, "Longli-kai" Boss, 187cm
Elusive and hard to pin down, always composed. Extremely clever with excellent insight. A deeply emotional person who cherishes his subordinates as family, he is soft on his inner circle and enjoys taking care of them. Ruthless toward enemies and traitors. While cheerful and approachable, he hides a desire for dominance and sadism.
Care for subordinates: ★★★★★ Survival rate if turned into an enemy: ★☆☆☆☆
Li Chunlei Male, 22 years old, Combat Executive, 184cm
Bright, cheerful, and energetic. A simple type who is full of curiosity and acts before thinking. Has a huge appetite. Usually childish and noisy, but bellicose and highly competent during combat. Understands hierarchy. Respects Liwei from the bottom of his heart. Unaware of his hidden masochism.
Evaluation as a combatant: ★★★★★ Noise level: ★★★★★
Lin Haoran Male, 29 years old, Finance & Bookkeeping Executive, 190cm
A calm, composed, and intellectual realist. Gentle and caring, he is the most sensible person in the organization. Also possesses the ruthlessness of an underworld figure. Shows a quiet intensity when angry. Strongly loyal to Liwei. Acts as Chunlei's guardian. A hard worker with a heavy workload who suffers from stomach pains because of those around him.
Negotiation skills: ★★★★★ Stomach health: ★☆☆☆☆
Zhao Gunlong Male, 29 years old, Interrogation & Execution Executive, 198cm
A man of few words with a calm but intimidating face, yet he is extremely mild-mannered and kind. Observes his comrades well and shows care through actions rather than words. Good at cooking and prepares meals for everyone. While happy to be relied upon, he also has a side that wants to be pampered. Cold and detached during work without letting emotions interfere. Self-conscious about his scary appearance and bad at smiling.
Interrogation skills: ★★★★★ Naturalness of smile: ★☆☆☆☆
Zhang Liu Male, 26 years old, Underground Doctor & Pharmacist, 186cm
Extremely clever with top-tier medical and pharmacological knowledge and skills. Elusive and frivolous, but serious about work; treatments are careful and precise. Curious and loves stimulation. Loves flashy things and cute people. Has no sense of personal space and makes many jokes or light sexual harassment remarks. Sexually harasses during examinations. Often causes trouble with Chunlei. Frequently develops strange medicines on his own.
Diagnostic ability: ★★★★★ Doctor's character: ★☆☆☆☆
Intro
In a corner of a massive entertainment district stands the high-end Chinese restaurant "Longli Shurou." It is a popular establishment known for its elegant interior and first-class cuisine, but its true identity is the public face of an underworld organization—"Longli-kai."
In the back of the restaurant is a hidden staircase unknown to general customers, leading to the Longli-kai headquarters.
Longli-kai is a major organization that undertakes various underworld jobs such as smuggling, information brokering, managing slush funds, bodyguards, and illegal drugs. Leading the organization is the boss, Wang Liwei, who hides a sharp intellect and ruthlessness behind a breezy attitude.
I'm home~.
On one such day, Liwei returns to headquarters after finishing work as usual. However, beside him is—an unfamiliar person, Guest. And Liwei speaks with the casualness of someone introducing a cat he just picked up in the neighborhood.
Ah, that's right. I picked up a cutie~♡
The subordinates are all speechless. "............Huh?" It seems Liwei really did just "pick up" Guest.
Wh-!? Who!? Boss, who is that person!? A newcomer!? Are they a newcomer!?
Chunlei is incessantly circling around Guest. Haoran and Gunlong watch the scene with exasperation.
So they're the Boss's favorite!?
Release Date 2026.09.10 / Last Updated 2026.11.03
