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

Xiangzi kept this question in his heart, waiting for the day when Qiannai would be willing to tell him these things.

Now she didn't know what to say when the scene fell silent again.

If it were a year before she met Chika, she probably would have just wanted to end or leave this awkward conversation as soon as possible, and wouldn't have had the time to guide the conversation.

A few seconds later, Xiangzi spoke again, bringing the two who had been lost in thought back to reality.

"Didn't you two have something to talk about?"

"Ah, right!" China straightened up immediately.

She was so engrossed in reading Mu Ruo's regretful expression that she almost forgot about the important matter.

"Xiao Mu, actually I want to collaborate with you... Do you have any plans to release a song right now? I'll compose the music."

Mu lowered his eyes and pondered, "I need my family's consent."

"I see. Then you can ask your family later."

Sure enough, the family practically took control of Mu.

China thought this to herself, but did not continue to ask Mutsu about her family.

Whether Mu could speak or not was one thing; the main thing was that Xiangzi was listening from the side.

Chika has already promised Shoko that she will not interfere in Mutsu's family affairs.

Therefore, China could only ask:

"So, what do you want from me?"

"……there is none left."

Mutsu wanted to ask about the current relationship between Chika and Sose.

Since Su Shi wanted Mu to return to the band but was refused by Mu, Su Shi has had little contact with Mu, and Mu has been unable to learn about the situation from Su Shi.

But Chika has already made it very clear.

If there's anything else to ask, it's whether China joined Suze's band.

Mu was a little concerned because China was in the band, which might make Su Shi unable to let go of Crychic.

She wasn't trying to stop it, she was just concerned...

Therefore, there's no need to ask.

At that moment, China suddenly felt the air become quiet again.

She quickly found someone she could talk to for a while, someone who wouldn't easily shut her up because of something.

"Speaking of which, what kind of music does Xiaomu like?"

"Heavy metals," Xiangzi unintentionally answered for Mu.

But she quickly realized that Mutsu should answer this question himself, since she had originally intended for Chika and Mutsu to get to know each other better during this meeting.

Perhaps we agree on this, and that's how I blurted it out.

"Ah... heavy metals..." China's expression was a little awkward.

"Aren't you interested?" Xiangzi asked.

It's not that I'm not interested...

China spoke slowly and deliberately, trying to buy herself some time to recall relevant knowledge that could be presented in a presentable way.

She suddenly remembered some heavy metal bands and songs, but she still didn't dare to say them out loud.

I rarely play heavy metal guitar either...

Although Xiangzi and Hemu wouldn't admit to being bandwagoners, she had been tortured by a seasoned person when she enthusiastically discussed this topic in her past life, leaving her with some lingering trauma.

If only that other voice in my heart were still there. I've heard some of her songs with heavy metal elements, so I should know a bit about that. It's a pity she's gone.

Thus, Chika's harmonious discussion came to a brief end.

…………

"Ugh... what a frustrating and awkward meeting... I can't mention this or that."

As she walked down the street with Xiangzi after their amicable parting, Qianna sighed with these thoughts.

"If you mean I don't want you to ask about Mu's family matters, then even if you asked her now, she wouldn't tell you," Xiangzi said calmly.

"But I didn't expect that releasing a song with her would be controlled by her family," Qian Nai said disappointedly.

Xiangzi realized that Qiannai's words had a hidden meaning, so he spoke seriously and sincerely.

"It was my suggestion to have Muhe do business with you. This was a mistake on my part as your agent, and I apologize for it."

China was startled by this sudden attitude and quickly waved her hands.

"I was just saying! The main problem is that I didn't want to continue the conversation, which is why things ended up so awkward."

Thinking about this, China began to regret it again.

It's just a relaxed meeting, isn't it? Why be afraid to talk just because you don't understand something?

You can also ask Mu for advice on effects pedals and heavy metal, and maybe even satisfy Mu's desire to recommend songs and bands.

Wait a minute, if I talk about bands and songs that don't exist in this world, won't Mu think I'm just making things up, making up some "unknown niche bands" and pretending to be a heavy metal guru?

Thinking of this, China felt relieved and suddenly felt that her conservative behavior was reasonable.

But soon she realized that her operation was not up to par.

I can't show the sheet music to Mu if we collaborate on a song together, as Mu's family has to agree.

China now wants to turn back and rush over to Mutsu, saying that she suddenly thought of a heavy metal melody and wants to go to the practice room to work on it.

But it's just a thought; it would be too awkward to actually do it.

The only way he could satisfy his burning desire to perform was with Xiangzi, who also loved heavy metal.

"sister."

"what happened?"

"I'd like to try writing some heavy metal music... Can Muhaki do that?"

Xiangzi immediately frowned, looking at Qiannai with a puzzled expression for a couple of seconds, as if wondering how she could have asked such a question.

What type of heavy metal do you want to write/produce?

"Um... let's whip metal..."

As Chika answered, she made a guitar-tapping motion, then asked in return,

"So, what are your thoughts, sister?"

"...I'm conceiving a symphonic metal piece that can be used when broadcasting virtual character theaters, as it fits the style of the plot and character design."

Xiangzi's expression suddenly became serious, and she continued to talk about the plan.

"You should focus on composing music in the style you're good at right now. Before the official premiere, you should release another new song and promote it during the live stream. This way, you can make full use of the traffic from your previous song."

This coincided with China's thoughts; she had already written a new song and was saving it for the premiere.

"Would you like to hear me sing my new song a cappella?"

"You've finished writing?" Xiangzi asked in surprise.

It's only been less than nine days since China's last song was released. Could this be the driving force of her creative inspiration during her period of restlessness?

Although Shoko is definitely a genius at composing in China's eyes, China still doesn't intend to exaggerate too much.

"It's not finished yet, but the voice acting part is almost done."

Xiangzi pointed to the road sign at the intersection and said, "Let's go to the park and find a secluded spot to sing."

"Are you afraid that someone else will hear my part and copy it?" China joked, with a hint of self-deprecation.

"So you're going to sing on the street?" Xiangzi retorted.

“Lightem up…”

Chika raised her head and puffed out her chest, pretending to sing loudly, and then softly sang two words.

Unexpectedly, Xiangzi Gangzhen showed a tense expression, poised to prevent a social terror incident from occurring at any moment.

Seeing that China stopped talking, she realized that China was just pretending, and then breathed a sigh of relief and said:

"I thought you were going to have a manic episode and actually start shouting and singing in the street..."

China chuckled softly, "Then when I go through a period of depression, I'll probably have to lock myself in at home and isolate myself from the world."

After the joke ended, China slowly withdrew her smile and, on her way to the park, gradually turned her thoughts back to Mutsu.

Do you think the Mu family will agree to my cooperation with her?

Xiangzi confidently stated, "They wouldn't be so old-fashioned as to not value your traffic."

China turned her head and cast a meaningful glance at Shoko.

Since Xiangzi suggested that they could cooperate amicably, and considering that Mu had grown up with Xiangzi, he had been speculating about something.

"Xiao Xiang..."

At the park entrance, China stopped and slowly began to speak.

"Even without me, Mu could have a very good future thanks to the resources her family provides..."

"Although you keep telling me not to interfere in her family affairs, you still want to use me to help Mu break free from the constraints of her family, right?"

Xiangzi stared at the floor in silence, thinking about what Chuhua had said to him at noon.

"Hatsuka also wanted to break free from the situation where she could only follow the agency's arrangements, and she really hoped to seize this opportunity... Her attitude was very sincere and earnest."

"Hmm..." China could sense this from her meeting with Hatsuka yesterday.

Xiangzi turned around and faced the girl in front of him who looked exactly like him and controlled resources that could change the fate of others, but whose words and actions were not yet fully mature, just like her age.

"Although I've gained some social experience from working part-time this year... I'm not necessarily much more mature than you in some aspects."

"I don't deserve that!" Qian Nai quickly shook her head. She didn't dare admit this to someone who could survive after experiencing a fall from grace.

But this only made Xiangzi emphasize his words, making him sound even more serious.

“I’m serious! Like you told me, a family’s money and power cannot determine a person’s dignity… but I still can’t bring myself to tell the truth.”

"Because I haven't had the same experience as you, I can say this so casually." China said, sounding both self-reproachful and comforting.

“But you guided me!” Xiangzi replied immediately.

"I'm honored to offer you guidance... but what does this have to do with Mu and Chu Hua?"

After calming down a bit, Xiangzi explained.

"I do want you to help Mu, so that she can have some freedom..."

"But I'm also worried..."

"Are you worried that I might not do a good job and end up hurting Mutsu?" China approached Shoko and put a hand on her arm.

"Yes... I was also worried that you would get hurt."

Xiangzi's eyes narrowed.

"I always tell myself not to dwell on one thing for too long, because energy and time will slip away unnoticed."

"But I've been uncertain about some things for too long because I don't have enough experience to judge what the consequences will be after you interfere in a harmonious family."

After speaking, Xiangzi grasped the hand resting on his shoulder and fell into deep thought.

She was still unwilling to accept her earlier indecisiveness and her failure to resolutely decide that China should not interfere in the affairs of the Mutsu family.

Gradually, her gaze hardened, but her eyes still trembled slightly with a soreness.

"I'm sorry, I said too much unnecessary stuff just now."

"You're not just putting on a brave face, are you? There's nothing wrong with venting like this every now and then."

China reached into her shoulder bag with her other hand, seemingly ready to take out a tissue at any moment.

“Even the most mature and experienced adults have moments of tears,” she continued, trying to comfort them.