Will the plagiarism girl be a substitute for the preference for women?

This seems to be exactly what China hoped for when she offered her a high salary – to make Shoko's dream come true more smoothly.

So Xiangzi asked Chuhua, "Do you have any intention of involving Hailing in our project?"

Answering the question "Are you interested?" felt like giving her a choice, so Chu Hua simply replied modestly:

"Xiao Xiang can ask Hai Ling when he meets her."

…………

After meeting with Chu Hua, it was almost time for our afternoon meeting with He Mu.

Xiangzi had been busy for most of the day and was starving.

Mu made the same appointment at Yuzawa Cafe as last time, and there are many delicious restaurants nearby.

Xiangzi can go there to eat something beforehand, and then let Qiannai come over by herself.

However, after parting ways with Hatsuka, she still found a shop nearby to eat something before going to the hospital to pick up China.

It wasn't that I was worried about China going out alone, but I didn't want to arrive at the meeting place too early out of courtesy.

"Chika, do you have a motorcycle license?"

When Kazuna walked out of the hospital and saw fully armed motorcyclists on the road, Shoko asked.

"No," Qian Nai shook her head, then guessed, "Does Xiao Xiang think riding a motorcycle is cool and wants to try something other than what a rich girl like him does?"

Xiangzi didn't answer directly, but then thought for a moment and said, "I mainly feel that riding a motorcycle can help me release my emotions."

"Hmm... if I also used cycling to release my emotions during a manic episode..."

China seemed to be deep in thought.

"I feel like I'd risk my life and just floor the accelerator?"

Xiangzi, of course, thought that was dangerous, so he suggested, "You can ride in the back of me."

"Oh?"

China raised one eyebrow and then went around to Shoko's back.

"Sit behind you, and then like this?"

She wrapped her arms around Xiangzi as if to hug him, but when Xiangzi glanced back, she immediately put her hands behind her back and grinned.

Xiangzi suddenly changed his mind and said, "I still feel it's a bit inappropriate. When you're manic, you might sit behind me and keep urging me to speed up, which is quite dangerous."

"No way~", China said, clinging to Shoko's arm and acting coquettishly. "It would be nice if you could take me for a drive when I'm not having an attack."

"Even after you get your driver's license, you can only carry passengers a year later," Xiangzi suddenly remembered this regulation. "For safety's sake, let's follow the regulations."

She continued, "However, having a motorcycle as a means of transportation is also quite nice."

China lowered her lips in disappointment, but then thought for a moment and said:

"Then my sister and I will take the driving test together. It seems that the original license is the easiest level."

Xiangzi shook his head and said, "Yuanfu's car has a speed limit of 30 km/h. It's fine for going out to buy some things, but it's too slow for going to farther places, and it can't carry passengers..."

“Oh~ Sister really is thinking of giving people a ride.” China immediately replied smugly.

Xiangzi sighed, not wanting to argue any further.

"In short, I plan to take the regular two-wheeled vehicle test. Before that, Chuhua recommended a rider to me who can give us guidance in this area."

"I think she's very cool."

"So you're just not going to pretend anymore, huh?" Xiangzi complained. "Let's go see Mu first, and talk about this later. I should be able to see that person tomorrow."

…………

Yuze Coffee Shop.

A slender girl with blue hair sat quietly by the window, waiting.

Her face was as delicate as porcelain, with an ethereal and otherworldly beauty.

The corners of her lips did not curve noticeably; they were slightly closed.

Her pale yellow eyes were as calm as a still lake under the setting sun, with only occasional dewdrops from the leaves creating ripples.

“Xiang…Qian Nai…” She finally spoke, her face showing some emotion, when the two of them came right in front of her.

"What do you need us for?" Xiangzi asked seriously after sitting down.

"I……"

Just as Mu was about to say that she wanted to offer some help, she glanced at Xiangzi's clothes with some uncertainty, not quite matching her impression of Xiangzi's current financial situation.

Would Xiang buy a counterfeit product to maintain his dignity? Probably not...

She glanced at Chika, who was also wearing expensive clothes, and came to a conclusion.

Is Xiang wearing his sister's clothes?

Chapter 137 is truly brilliant...

Xiangzi suddenly trembled like a kitten with its fur standing on end, his hair dancing wildly.

China, who was browsing the menu, was also stunned, admiring Mutsumi's keen observation and intuition.

"Why do you care about that?" Xiangzi asked back.

"I..." Mu remained silent.

She just wanted to confirm whether Xiangzi had suddenly received a large sum of money, which was why he was willing to buy the clothes.

Because China was also present, and Shoko had previously told Mutsu not to mention her downfall, it's unclear whether this included China, but Mutsu still asked her in such a tactful way.

Now, judging from Xiangzi's tone, it can be confirmed that the clothes are indeed Qianna's, and Qianna is indeed Xiangzi's sister.

Mutsumi still had many questions about Shoko and China.

For example, the questions that arise from Xiangzi wearing Qianna's clothes:

Does this mean that Chika knows about Shoko's situation and is helping her?

Or were they unaware of the situation and simply sent a gift?

How did Xiangzi accept both of these situations?

Only after understanding these points can Mu decide whether to discuss the matter of privacy with Xiangzi.

But she didn't dare ask any further, afraid of touching the hedgehog's quills like before, and could only keep it to herself.

But if we bring them together and then don't say anything, the atmosphere will just remain silent and awkward.

What should I do...?

At this moment, Xiangzi composed himself, realizing that his reaction had been excessive and would inevitably make Mu more cautious and hesitant in his next speech.

Furthermore, his recent situation and his past experiences with China have not yet been properly explained.

People who grew up with you will definitely care a lot about the fact that they suddenly have a "sister".

Just now, Mu asked if she was wearing China's clothes, which made Xiangzi subconsciously feel that Mu suspected she was a gigolo. In addition, the thought of China seeing her posing in this outfit on the surveillance camera made her feel stressed.

"Did you explain our situation to us on LINE?" Xiangzi turned to ask Qianna.

"Uh, no, do you want me to explain?" China handed over the choice.

She felt that there were many parts she had to selectively omit when recounting her experiences with Xiangzi, and she wasn't sure which parts Xiangzi was reluctant to mention.

This makes it a bit difficult to explain, and if you get carried away or accidentally let something slip, it will be troublesome.

"It's alright, I'll handle it," Xiangzi replied.

"My clothes got wet yesterday and haven't dried yet. This is a piece of clothing that Qiannai borrowed temporarily," Xiangzi explained promptly, emphasizing the word "borrowed."

But Chika smiled and said, "No, it's already been given to my older sister~"

"..." Xiangzi looked at Qiannai speechlessly, and the latter immediately covered her mouth with both hands.

It seems I need to explain things clearly quickly, otherwise China might interrupt and distort the facts at any time.

But this incident caused Xiangzi to lose his train of thought and not know where to begin.

So she made a bold decision.

"Fine, you tell me."

Xiangzi handed the narrative back to her, but was also prepared to stop China from exaggerating or fabricating things, such as when China suddenly said, "We are actually lovers."

However, although Chika seemed quite relaxed and carefree at the moment, she was still relatively reliable and didn't cause any unnecessary trouble, saying:

"Xiao Mu should have heard me mention her when we were in the Moon Forest. I didn't know Xiangzi before that."

"I started calling Xiaoxiang 'sister' simply because we look alike. As for our actual relationship... we haven't confirmed it yet."

"Then, I release songs on streaming platforms, right? Xiao Xiang is handling that for me."

China avoided the term "agent," which is relatively business-like and implies a superior-subordinate relationship.

Then, she glanced at Xiangzi and said.

"Thanks to Xiao Xiang, I am no longer so confused and powerless in this industry."

Mu had a general understanding of the two people's situation.

However, she was more confused about something else.

When China recounted her experience, she had a smile on her face and spoke in a gentle tone the whole time.

Even her interaction with Xiangzi just now had a playful quality to it.

The personality of China, whom Mutsu remembered as still studying in Tsuki no Mori, is very different.

Back then, China didn't like chatting, and she wouldn't recount her experiences as gently as she does now.

Mutsu started to have doubts when China messaged him asking if the cucumber flowers had bloomed yet.

Mutsu even thought that it wasn't China herself who was sending her the message.

"China has changed a lot."

This made Xiangzi a little curious. Was it possible that China was also in a bad mood when she was in the Moon Forest, even when she wasn't going through a manic phase?

She asked China, "What happened to you in the Moon Forest before?"

"Forehead……"

China didn't know how to answer right away, so she wanted to ask another voice in her heart for advice.

You can say that after your mother had a car accident, she suffered a mental breakdown and developed a split personality, which then gave rise to a brighter personality.

??this……

The voice in her heart was also beyond China's comprehension.

Okay, forget what I said before. Just make up some excuse to cover it up, like you experienced something that healed your soul, and then you decided to change yourself.

Let me think about it...

Just as China was pondering, Mu answered for her.

"She was constantly disturbed by the world."

"I see." Xiangzi immediately understood.

But then she thought again, no, Su Shi and Qian Nai are on good terms now.

Could it be that Su Shi successfully manipulated Chinana? And even corrected Chinana's personality in the process?

At this point, Chika had no choice but to go along with Mutsumi's words and put on an expression as if she had been redeemed and baptized by sacred teachings after joining the church, and said with emotion:

"My initial impression of Xiao Su Shi was indeed not very good, and I was often annoyed by her disturbances."

"At the time, I felt that she was trying to satisfy her emotional needs by looking at my appearance, so she pretended to be kind and gentle and kept getting close to me."

"But ever since I left the Moon Forest, for some reason, I've suddenly started missing her again."

"It was after meeting her again that I wanted to try to get to know her a little better."

"For a moment, my depression flared up. This time, I didn't reject her comfort; instead, I threw myself into her arms..."

"It was only after that I realized that she was truly kind at heart."

"And we should be like her, passing on the love and kindness in our hearts to the world."