She chose the strategy with the most bullet comments.

With a bit of anticipation, Su Mu clicked the lottery button and stared intently at the pointer.

40. Very annoying XP

The final reward I won was—

A promising guitarist.

Su Mu breathed a sigh of relief and was not disappointed that she did not draw any other rewards.

After all... it's still possible, isn't it? For example, that computer accessory has appeared four times already, so who knows, you might get it someday.

Guitar newbies have appeared before, and this is the second time; I was lucky enough to be selected.

However, on the other hand, the guitar novice first appeared quite early, and at that time I never imagined that I would have the day to learn Wu Yiqi... Baba Qiliuyi Music.

Could it be that the system had anticipated this all along?

Well, let's not worry about that for now. Let's just try it out and see how it goes.

Su Mu jumped onto the bed, picked up the guitar that was placed on the side of the bed, and casually sat down cross-legged, placing the guitar on her thigh.

"Not bad, the feeling of touching the instrument is quite different from before."

With his fingers lightly brushing the guitar strings, Su Mu was intrigued and wanted to find a song to play the "so" part. After thinking for a while, he suddenly remembered that extremely classic song—

The finale of "Boundless Oceans, Vast Skies".

He adjusted his posture slightly and was about to make a move when he suddenly froze. The reason was simple: he didn't know where to start.

She's now at roughly level four in guitar, but she's never even looked at the sheet music for "Boundless Oceans, Vast Skies"...

Some guitarists have only heard the outro but never seen the sheet music, making it very difficult for them to play a solo.

Not only do you need excellent hearing and music theory knowledge, but you also need to be able to memorize every note and rhythm.

Although some people can replicate something through imitation and intuition, Su Mu does not believe that he is currently capable of doing so.

"Let's try it out..."

Boundless Oceans, Vast Skies is her favorite song. She has listened to it countless times and has a deep impression of the guitar solo melody at the end. Unfortunately, there is no Beyond band in this world, so there is no such popular classic song.

The room is well soundproofed, so I don't worry about disturbing others in the early morning.

After spending some time finding a rhythm, Su Mu's slender fingers began to gently stroke.

"Anyone can betray their ideals, so why fear the day when it's just you and me..." Yi

With a soft humming, Su Mu gradually found her rhythm and began to enjoy the music.

The outro solo, lasting less than a minute, was repeated dozens of times without stopping, until the phone next to my lap vibrated and rang.

"Sister Liz, is there something you need that's contacting me so late?" Qi asked.

"Of course there's good news! I've already taken care of your high school diploma. Five days from now, Bai Wei will take you to the music department at Guangzhou University. I'll go with you to register."

"That's it... That's really scary. Is one of your parents the director of the education bureau?"

"No, it's not important anyway. If it weren't for our shared dream, I would definitely have kept a low profile." Zhao Lisi's voice carried a hint of amusement.

Su Mu smiled, not dwelling on it too much. "OK, I'll treat you to dinner on that day." *Hiss*

"Then you'd better be prepared to get ripped off."

"No problem, just leave me a dozen or so yuan for commuting expenses."

"Pfft...you!" Zhao Lisi chuckled on the other end of the phone.

Over the past few days, their relationship has gradually become more familiar. She has come to know that Su Mu's true personality is not much different from what she says in the live broadcast room. She is easy to get along with, not too concerned about details, and more generous and poised than most girls.

Of course, he wouldn't actually rip off Su Mu; he was just saying it.

"Although I got in through connections, I've discovered I have quite a talent for music. Getting my diploma based on my own abilities shouldn't be a problem. I've been making rapid progress these past few days, which might surprise you," Su Mu said with a bright smile.

Zhao Lisi was slightly taken aback, then smiled and didn't take it too seriously. "Hey, will you sing me a song next time we meet?"

"Absolutely."

"In that case, I'll keep looking forward to it. Now that I've delivered the message, I won't bother you any longer. Let's stop here for now."

"Okay, bye-bye, see you in five days."

"Bye~" Zhao Lisi hung up the phone.

Su Mu smiled, put down his phone, and focused his attention back on the guitar.

……

Five days passed in the blink of an eye.

In the early morning, Su Mu changed into the new summer clothes she had bought with Bai Wei the day before and twirled around in front of the mirror.

Not bad, not bad. Roll up the left hem of the oversized light-colored T-shirt, tie a ribbon into a bow, and then fold the hem inward to raise the waistline.

The yi〇qi吾氿泗韭扒 not only accentuates a slender waist, but also slightly conceals the embarrassment of a flat chest by covering up the slightly bulging upper body.

Paired with light blue denim shorts and sneakers, it accentuates her long, shapely legs.

With a bright smile, she's a beautiful, energetic, and cheerful young woman.

His short hair, falling in varying lengths, adds an unexpected touch of handsomeness, making people want to take a second look.

"Mumu, are you all better?"

"All done." Su Mu nodded in satisfaction at herself in the mirror, then walked out of the room.

"Then we can offer..."

Before Bai Wei could finish speaking, she was startled when she saw Su Mu walking out. When she came to her senses, her eyes lit up slightly.

"We can go now, Mu Mu, you look really good in this outfit."

"It's alright, after all, dresses aren't suitable for someone with a flat chest like me. Simplicity is best." Su Mu looked Bai Wei up and down. "Weiwei, you're much better looking than me."

Today, Bai Wei is wearing a gradient long dress with a light blue top and a beige bottom. The hem of the dress almost reaches her ankles, and the slightly wide sleeves cover half of her slender arms.

A matching light blue ribbon was tied around her waist, which not only accentuated her waist but also made her upper body appear more spacious, slightly concealing her impressive bust.

If Su Mu hadn't known her assets, seeing this outfit, she probably would have thought she was just average...

Her smooth, light chestnut-brown hair was simply tied into a high ponytail, revealing her snow-white swan neck.

Su Mu's gaze lingered for a few seconds on the exquisite and alluring collarbones of the woman in front of her collar, and then he gave her a thumbs up.

"Her temperament is absolutely stunning; she's the perfect image of the gentle and graceful senior in my dreams."

"It's not that exaggerated..." Bai Wei shook her head somewhat embarrassedly.

Actually, she also wanted to say that Su Mu was now the kind of girl that only dream girls could have, a girl who could be described as handsome.

It really hits my XP...

Unfortunately, Su Mu is a girl…

But it is precisely because she is a girl that we can get along with her in this pleasant way.

"I'm not exaggerating at all. If I were a guy, I probably wouldn't be able to resist pouncing on you right now!" Su Mu couldn't suppress the smile on her lips.

Of course, to exaggerate, it's even more unacceptable for a guy, unless Bai Wei is his girlfriend.

However, Bai Wei's mind flashed back to images of Su Mu tackling her down or holding her in his arms, and a touch of shyness welled up inside her.

"You're praising me indirectly, you have such a sweet tongue. If you keep being so cheeky, I'll have to taste your flavor!"

She looked at Su Mu's healthy and alluring lips.

"Ahem... These are my honest words..." Su Mu put his left hand on his hip and flicked his bangs. "Let's go. We can't let Senior Sister Lisi get there first and wait for us."

41. Effectively eliminate admirers

Guangda is not far from home, just two subway stops away.

The mornings in Guangzhou in early September are very hot, but that doesn't stop the enthusiastic senior students from coming to the school to help their juniors and also to recruit new members for clubs.

New students are easy to spot; generally, they're the ones dragging suitcases or something.

The probability of those who come empty-handed is not particularly high.

Su Mu and Bai Wei didn't bring anything with them, not even bags. One of them casually stuffed his phone into his pocket, while the other held it in his hand.

Youthful and stylish outfits attract the attention of many people, both men and women.

"Isn't that Bai Wei, the talented and beautiful girl from the music department? She actually came today..."

"I think she's even worthy of being called the school beauty queen, she's really beautiful."

"The purpose of coming to school is probably not to find prey. In her freshman year, there were no fewer than 100 outstanding boys who confessed to her, and none of them succeeded."

"You only noticed Bai Wei, didn't you see the girl next to her? She's tall too, and just as pretty!"

"You said she's beautiful, but she's also incredibly ugly..."

"Isn't that right?"

"It's not that it's wrong, but why do I feel that 'handsome' is a more appropriate word to describe her?"

"Hey...now that you mention it, it really does seem that way!"

Several girls huddled together, whispering amongst themselves. Not far from them, Su Mu, with a warm smile on his face, chatted and laughed with Bai Wei from time to time.

With her long, straight, and shapely legs, sunny and cheerful face, and casual yet distinctive style, she attracts more attention from women than men.

Her temperament and looks are very distinctive, definitely no less than Bai Wei's, but why haven't I seen her before?

Could they be students from other schools, or... freshmen?

Noticing the gazes coming from all directions, Su Mu's eyebrows curved slightly. "Weiwei is indeed very popular at school."

Bai Wei is top-notch in terms of looks, figure, and talent; it would be strange if she weren't popular.

Lu Liner had only been in the mall for a few minutes when she felt that at least fifty people were secretly looking at her with strange eyes.

I probably have some myself, but not as much as Bai Wei.

"If I could, I wouldn't want to be so popular." Bai Wei shook her head helplessly.

She was already low-key enough, never dressed extravagantly, didn't have pierced ears, and didn't wear any jewelry, yet she still stood out from countless people, and some even gave her the title of school beauty.

"Why?" Su Mu asked.

"Because... well, you'll understand when you become a freshman and get confessed to by boys every now and then, Mu Mu."

"Ah?"

Su Mu was stunned. He habitually looked at these things from a male perspective and never expected the reason to be like this.

That's because they really don't want to be popular.

"Will things remain the same even if you keep refusing?"

"There are fewer of them, but there is no shortage of persistent people."

"Hmm, I feel you're still too mild-mannered and easygoing."

Bai Wei was puzzled, "Is it too gentle and casual?"

“Yes.” Su Mu stroked his chin, his pupils shifting slightly. “Simply put, his aura is too approachable, lacking that sense of class distance.”

"I understand even less..."

"Oh, let me give you an example from a novel, like an academy in a fantasy novel. You're someone with no background or status, yet you're in the same academy as a princess who's the center of everyone's affections."

Su Mu reached out and caught a leaf that was drifting in the wind, and laughed, "Even if you like the princess, do you dare to pursue her?"

"..." Bai Wei seemed to be deep in thought.

"Aside from those with an overly high self-esteem, most people, even if they harbor feelings for the princess, wouldn't have the courage, or even the right, to confess their feelings, right?"

"Our ancestors valued the importance of matching social status with one's spouse. If you don't have a suitable background, you need to have special skills that can attract others. Otherwise, you'll likely have no chance and be ridiculed by countless people for overestimating your abilities."

"I understand what you mean." Bai Wei couldn't help but smile bitterly. "But I dislike that kind of pretentious, aloof attitude even more. It's exhausting."

“Then I don’t have any good ideas. I can’t exactly tell everyone that I like girls but I have a girlfriend, can I?” Su Mu tapped his chin rhythmically with his index finger. “But this might be a feasible method that can effectively deter admirers.”

After all, her sexual orientation couldn't possibly be male.

Upon hearing this, Bai Wei blinked, glancing at Su Mu's profile out of the corner of her eye. As her eyes slowly moved, she habitually reached out and pushed up her glasses, lost in thought.

……