Mygo, you guys seem to be getting a bit heavy-hearted.

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Yanming smiled at her, even as he abruptly stopped himself from speaking: "Looking at it this way, we're actually quite destined for each other, aren't we?"

Although Ai Yin sometimes seems a bit sharp-minded, she is still an outstanding student and a genius who can compete with Xiang Zi for scholarships. Naturally, she could not possibly fail to understand the implications in Yan Ming's words.

What she couldn't accept or understand was...

Aiyin glanced at the kind-faced and handsome young man in front of her.

Why did he see through it so quickly? Even a demon wouldn't be this outrageous!

Yanming said sincerely, "I can't read minds, really."

...The more they explain, the worse it gets!

No, no... He saw through my intentions.

Then why... is that the attitude?

Yanming could see her anxiety after being exposed, but he still tried his best to soothe Aine's emotions: "Chihaya-san, no, Chihaya-san, please calm down. I don't mean to criticize or humiliate you. On the contrary, in my opinion, there is no distinction between high and low in the reasons for playing in a band. Whether it is for money, fame, feelings or anything else, everyone is the same."

"This……"

Aine didn't know how to respond.

When confronted with her lie, the other party acted with remarkable sincerity after being exposed, leaving her somewhat at a loss.

In her more than ten years of life, she had never dealt with someone like Yanming. Her proud way of dealing with people was actually nothing more than playing around like a child in junior high school. Her past experience was completely ineffective when applied to Yanming.

It's like a cup of salt water coming into contact with another cup of salt water with a higher concentration; before it even has a chance to "spread the salt," it disappears completely under the other's onslaught.

"Having initially confirmed that you are indeed a person with a keen mind, I would like to ask you one more time, more formally."

"Ms. Chihaya Aine, can you play the guitar?"

Guitar.

Of all the things he can do, the guitar is the one Yanming is most good at.

Yanming looked calmly at the person in front of him: "Please, tell the truth."

If this child doesn't work, he should think of other ways.

"I... actually only practiced briefly with my friends from the student council for a short time during the junior high school arts festival, and at most... I can only play the one piece that was performed."

Aine lowered her head, seemingly quite embarrassed by the truth.

This is normal.

When a boastful lie is exposed on the spot, even if the other party saves face, the pride that represents self-esteem will still feel a dull ache...

I should have known better than to put on such a sanctimonious act... How embarrassing.

“Miss Aine, I am now certain that you are the person I am looking for, so... could you please join her band to help Tama? Of course, I will pay you accordingly for this.”

Chapter 129 There's nothing wrong with being vain.

Yanming's tone was gentle, but it was easy to hear the seriousness in it.

"There is no band member more suitable for Xiaodeng than Miss Aine."

"what?!"

The sudden change in attitude left Aine flattered and speechless. "Eek, eek, eek—"

Xiangzi, standing to the side, looked at Yanming, who remained outwardly calm.

Make sense.

This is PUA, right?

This is the CPU, right?

Using this method on underage girls, Yanming is really...

Oh right, I've done that too. Never mind then.

That's the deal.

Speaking of which... when we first met, he also called me "Miss".

"Please calm down first."

Yanming emphasized this again.

With his slightly louder voice, Ai-yin, though her face was still flushed from the emotional rollercoaster, did appear much calmer.

"Okay, then, I need to ask you a few more questions."

Aine nodded.

They had no idea they were being targeted by the FBI.

"First of all, although you have some intention of using Xiaodeng's band, Miss Aine doesn't intend to hurt anyone because of it, is that correct?"

"use……"

That word is jarring.

But for Aine, that was indeed the case.

Even if one harbors goodwill towards the other person upon first meeting them, this goodwill is reflected in their words and actions.

But that doesn't mean she considered Xiaodeng a friend.

Moreover, after learning about Deng from other classmates and that Deng needed a new teammate from Yanming, her first thought was to use Deng's reputation in the class to open a door for herself to gain a foothold in the new class.

...He's vain.

Why can't I get rid of this habit?

After visiting England, I realized... that place wasn't all that great.

There's no miso soup made by my mother, no cherry blossoms, and more importantly... I can't see my old friends anymore.

Now that he's finally back, he's still planning to do the same things as before, playing the dishonest version of himself for a hollow title...

"...I didn't mean to hurt anyone, I just enjoyed the feeling of being surrounded by everyone."

"Indeed, it feels really great to be the center of attention."

Yanming readily agreed, "It's not a bad thing. There's no need to hide it. What's wrong with being vain? As long as it doesn't affect others, it's fine for everyone."

"……Eh?"

This was a claim that Aine had never heard before. "Why..."

"Miss Aine, you don't think I was lying to you just now, do you?"

Yanming countered with a question, then continued, "In fact, my original intention for playing in a band, and even for doing many other things, goes against the 'glorious and righteous' image in the public eye, and is several times more serious than Miss Aiyin's situation."

"But what does it matter? No matter how much I pursue fame and fortune and indulge in pleasure, I have never hurt anyone. If I can do that, I can have a clear conscience when I die and go to hell."

“I am a good person, but not a saint. I also have desires and emotions.”

"Isn't Miss Aine the same in this respect? So there's no need to feel discouraged."

There's nothing wrong with being vain.

Yanming's bottom line is right here.

As long as you don't "hurt others" and your actions don't "affect others," then in his eyes, no matter how much malice the other person has, they are at most just a good person with flaws.

Most of the time, judging good and bad can be this simple.

"……Um."

"Now that we've resolved Ms. Aine's psychological burden, there are a few more questions I'd like to ask you."

"can."

Ai Yin felt much lighter, and the shame of having her little secret exposed vanished after these words. "Um... Yanming?"

"Is there any other problem?"

Like a little girl, Aine picked up a strand of pink hair by her ear with her fingers and gently rubbed it. Then, her eyes darted around as she said, "It's nothing, I just wanted to try calling you that... Would you feel offended? Calling someone by their first name right after we met...?"

"How could that be? I'm not a serious person to begin with. Back then, there was this awkward guy who, even though we'd known each other for over a month, was still calling me Yanmingsang, Yanmingsang, so politely that he could practically go into politics and participate in the country's diplomatic activities."

It goes without saying who Yanming is referring to.

"Don't be angry, don't be angry, don't be angry..."

It would be strange if I wasn't angry!

So angry!

"Neeeeemoooo——Why is it all happening to me again?!"

When in a red-hot state, an octopus is three times more aggressive than usual.

It's probably an improvement from a weakling who could flatten something with one hand to a novice who needs two hands to roll it into a ball.

For Xiangzi, who was soft-hearted and unskilled, this was already an incredible leap forward.

"Goo-"

Yanming casually grabbed Xiangzi by the back of the neck to suppress her, ignoring the strange cries coming from her mouth.

Then, he continued to look at Aine with a calm gaze and tone: "The child is ignorant, please forgive him."

"Are you really not siblings...?"

Yanming and Xiangzi, which he was carrying, both shook their heads and said, "They are not siblings."

Their teamwork is so good that they can drive Eva together.

"Okay, okay..."

Aine stopped talking.

If I say it's not true, then it's not true.

"So, the next question,"

Yanming spoke again, "If we rate your interest in the guitar out of ten, how many points would you give, Miss Aiyin?"

"Well..."

Ai Yin thought for a moment and gave a standard answer, "Around 6 points. I started learning guitar in junior high because there was a performance, and I thought it seemed interesting. Now that my enthusiasm has faded... I don't think playing guitar is that fun anymore."

She learned guitar simply because it was trendy, and while it's said to be 60%, a large portion of that is actually allocated to the "lead vocals" part.

Chihaya Aine is the guitarist and vocalist.

The guitar and the lead singer are both inseparable.

Without one of them, she wouldn't be able to stand in the center position.

"Above the passing grade...not bad."

Ai Yin's answer was exactly what Yan Ming had expected.

As long as I don't hate it, it's fine.

Yanming held up one finger: "One last question."

Clearly, the band audition has reached its most crucial moment.

Whether I can marry into the family... oh no, whether I can stand out in my class depends on this opportunity!

Chihaya Aine held her breath, her eyes filled with a resolute determination, as if she were about to join the Party.

"Would you mind if I became your guitar teacher?"

Chapter 130 The final piece of the Mygo puzzle.