At 3 a.m., the landmines in front of the station

"..."

At this moment, the veins on Hayasaka's forehead were throbbing.

She had considered that inviting UU would be like dropping a nuclear bomb on the team, easily causing chaos among all the members due to this witch cat.

But she had no choice, after all, UU was one of the strongest core components that Ms. Su specifically requested to join in order to fight against the Mu family's pillar power.

So, capturing her is the first step. As for what will happen to "Hana-hime" after she arrives, that's entirely up to fate.

"UU, the people in front of you are the top performers representing the strongest musicians and singers in Tianhai City. They are rising stars and are on the same level as you. I hope you will be as polite to them as possible and show them respect."

Hayasaka reminded.

"Oh, I get it, I get it. Isn't it just about pretending to be one of us? What's so hard about that?"

They need my playing, and I need to learn from them how to change myself and enhance my charm. It's a fair trade; no one owes anyone anything.

Wu You rubbed her wrist and strode towards the front of the stage.

"So, my good teammates, who appear glamorous on the surface, don't they also have the ugliest desires and purposes in human nature that they want to achieve? We are all the same, just taking what we need."

The explosive remarks and indiscriminate attacks elicited a variety of reactions from those present.

Finally, the drummer couldn't take it anymore and suddenly put down his drumsticks.

He immediately emerged from the shadows, and in a few quick steps, like picking up a chick, he grabbed UU from under the stage by the collar and pulled her up.

And it was placed on her keyboard seat, commanded:

"You, play the piano."

"%#@!"

"Play the piano, and I'll help you tie people up."

"!"

Instantly, UU's eyes widened, and she actually became obedient.

"Okay, okay! I'll listen to you."

"Ah."

Yi Xiang truly lived up to her reputation as a master at handling difficult situations. The originally chaotic scene quieted down with just a few words from her, allowing the rehearsal to continue.

Ari observed the group with a smile throughout.

Seeing that the staff and camera operators were all ready, he turned around and asked softly, "Shall we begin?"

"Good~"

Miya and Jiang Nai both responded.

Thus began the first full-on chorus of Tianhai's strongest ACG band, amidst the roar of top-of-the-line surround sound equipment.

-

……

Su Che snapped out of his daze.

"Hey, you seem a bit off today. Did you not sleep well last night? You don't resist anything I do to you."

"……well enough."

"Honestly, I should have done more."

Having drunk four cups of coffee, Lin Xiao was full of energy and spoke like an owl.

The two were walking towards Ye Ling, just like always.

After reading and drinking coffee, letting Xiaoxiao relax comfortably in the cramped space, the two would have a simple home-cooked meal, then walk together to the center of Riverside Street and split up.

Su Che went to work, while Xiao Xiao went to practice drums at the Grammy Music Store across the street.

This had become a habit for the second time, but neither of them was very hungry today, so they didn't do a third round of table flipping together.

"Xiaoxiao, although I don't have much of an appetite, you can just say so if you want to eat something. I still have time."

"Hehehehe, no need, I'm already full!"

Lin Xiao was overjoyed, feeling that today was incredibly fulfilling.

"I really didn't expect Su Che to be willing to spend an afternoon with me! Does this mean I'm already enjoying girlfriend-level treatment, hmm?"

"..."

Su Che remained noncommittal, saying, "This is a reward for your hard work in helping everyone in the team."

"Really? If I work even harder, will I get a bigger, longer, and more lasting reward?"

She leaned over, winking and telling dirty jokes.

"That's enough. I really don't think you can be a secretary in the future."

Su Che sighed.

"Why?!"

"Because no matter which boss, being entangled with a secretary like you is going to be in big trouble."

"Hmph, how could that be! I'm extremely capable at my job!" Xiao Xiao shook her head and retorted.

"I'm not talking about work ability."

"what is that!"

"With your personality, you'll most likely make your boss less interested in doing real work and more inclined to do..."

"I understand."

Lin Xiao blushed slightly, "Then I'll be your secretary, and you can be my boss, and I'll only do... work for you."

Before Su Che could react, she grabbed her bag and ran across the pedestrian crossing as the yellow light flashed.

"...It really is."

"A pure and innocent enchantress."

Su Che shook his head, feeling a bit of a headache from Xiao Xiao's increasingly mature pursuit of maturity.

I'm afraid that one day she'll be too ripe and I won't be able to wait to pick her.

I wonder if any new customers will come to my job today.

Realizing that she hadn't taken her part-time job seriously for a long time, and that she hadn't been fired by Sister Ningning yet, she felt like she'd really struck gold, and couldn't help but sigh—

"Sister Ningning is truly a mother figure."

He looked around to make sure no kittens were watching him, then straightened his clothes slightly and decided to go up and have a good chat with Sister Ningning.

To be fair, the deal she mentioned last time, "It's better to stay and work after graduation, with the same salary and the option to leave," if it's only this level of intensity... isn't entirely out of the question.

Ningning is always willing to help, and she always seems to consider things from my perspective. To be honest, apart from always wanting me to go to the black warehouse to have a serious talk with her about growing up, she has no flaws...

Having received so much care and attention, Su Che's attitude towards the proprietress gradually changed.

When we got upstairs,

Even through the door, I could hear her arguing with some disobedient little girl—

"I've told you before, there's no point in looking at these things. You should be more sincere and treat the people around you who you want to hold onto well. That's much better than all that nihilism. This is the thinking of someone who's been there, do you understand?"

"I don't know."

Yuan Xiao stood with her hands on her hips, looking defiant.

"Who said that any action taken without intelligence is a blind action? It will only waste your energy and you won't get anything out of it! I can't go on like this! I have to change!"

How will you change?

"I need to think twice before I act! I must strictly follow the plan and do things that will make my master fall head over heels in love with me! I'm going to do something big!"

"is it?"

"Yes!...Yes...Is that so?"

I heard a male voice etched into my DNA coming from behind me.

Yuan Xiao shrank back, startled, and immediately crouched down, disappearing into the blind spot under the bar.

"Xiao Su, you've finally arrived. Tell me about this kid. I don't know where he's been brainwashed lately. He doesn't practice the piano or mix drinks. He just keeps fiddling with his phone and muttering to himself, saying he's going to wage some kind of intelligence war with others. You handle this. I can't control him."

Ningning turned away helplessly, leaving behind a lingering fragrance.

Su Che watched her leave with gratitude on his face, then walked around the bar, cornered the little bird, and slowly bent down from above—

Shadow looms:

"Yuan Xiao, what shady friends have you made this time? I suggest you tell the truth."

"I don't have it! I don't have it!"

Even when faced with imminent disaster, the child remained stubborn and refused to betray his "new friend."

"If I don't keep an eye on you for a day, you'll start climbing on the roof and tearing the tiles off, won't you?"

Su Che, with a stern face, squatted down and pinched the child's cheek.

"If you misbehave again, I'll teach you a lesson."

He said it in a very serious tone.

At this moment, Xiao Yuan shrank back, proactively lifting her little face for him to pinch, and even subtly leaning forward slightly.

Then, fearfully, he said, "How...how can I learn my lesson..."

His voice trembled, as if he were afraid, but it was hard to tell if he was really scared.

"What do you say?"

Su Che remained motionless.

"Will...will I suffocate?"

"...?"

"Ah... I mean, will it hurt a lot?"