I really don't want to date a girl addicted to the internet!

"Let me be the light that shines upon you..."

Even if some people think you're lying...

Even if the whole world doesn't believe in your sincerity...

"I will still be the only one who stays by your side..."

I feel your loneliness and pain...

"Therefore, I am willing to give everything I have..."

"This is dedicated to you..."

As the melody changes again, rising into the exciting chorus, some players use props to simulate just the right lighting effects, with nebula-like mist spreading and laser beams sweeping fast and slow.

More and more passing players were drawn to the situation in the plaza and gathered around, completely blocking the south side of the large portal.

"What's going on here?"

"It looks like there's a performance going on."

"There's such a way to play?"

"Excuse me, excuse me, Brother Liu is here."

"Who's Brother Liu?"

"Even Brother Liu doesn't know, he's a top streamer from a major guild..."

"Excuse me, brothers, I heard there are some beautiful girls singing here. I, Liu, want to see what's going on..."

The performance at the South Plaza lasted a long time this Saturday night, with musical notes floating in the sky garden on the first floor, and everyone was immersed in the girl's singing.

Until the very last song, the pink-haired girl, who had been the center of attention, finished singing the last line, put her legs together, and bowed deeply, saying, "Thank you all for coming to listen to us sing. If you like us, please follow Real Band. We will bring you even better performances next time."

As soon as he finished speaking, the spotlight went out, plunging the center of the square into darkness.

The lighting effects that had enveloped the South Square disappeared, and the world instantly returned to daytime in the game, while the real band of five had vanished without a trace.

The audience was still immersed in the previous atmosphere, staring blankly in place.

"what happened?"

"Finished singing?"

"No, I haven't heard enough!"

"I can't accept this!"

"I want to listen to music! I want to listen to music! Waaaaaah..."

"Wake up, it's over! Go do some more dungeons."

The beautiful singing that seemed to linger in the sky was suddenly replaced by a noisy cacophony of howling ghosts and wolves.

It took a long time before the reluctant players gradually dispersed.

……

Monday afternoon.

As usual, the boy walked through the corridor, which was gradually turning green with new wisteria vines, with his hands in his pockets, toward the club activity building.

"Look over there, Cheng Fei is here..."

"He's so handsome no matter how many times I see him..."

"By the way, the Real Band's performance the day before yesterday was amazing! Our band needs to step up our game too..."

"Our Yinghua is really amazing..."

"Cheng Fei! Um, I like you..."

Amidst various discussions (and a direct confession), the boy climbed to the sixth floor and pushed open the familiar door.

Two people sat quietly in the club activity room.

On one side is a cool and aloof girl with long, dark hair, and on the other side is a sweet girl with short, coffee-colored hair.

"Good afternoon, Ms. Shen, Nana." Cheng Fei sat down next to them.

"Good afternoon, Cheng Fei." Nagasaki Asuna responded obediently, resting her chin on her hands as she gazed at the boy, unable to suppress the smile on her lips.

The boy nodded to her. "You two, have you noticed the aftermath of this performance? We're the talk of the town in the gaming community right now."

"We also have people who want to collaborate with us. I've received many inquiries about this, including advertising, marketing, and co-production video projects," Nagasaki Asuna responded.

"Please compile and report these matters in a unified manner, and do not make decisions on your own." A cold voice sounded from the side.

"Understood, Teacher Shen." Nagasaki Asuna clasped her hands together and smiled in a way that was both teasing and ingratiating.

Naturally, Shen Xi ignored him, and this has been the case all week.

……

287. Their relationship improved a little bit.

Cheng Fei looked at Shen Xi, who had a cold expression, and said, "By the way, Ms. Shen, how would you rate the contribution of the professional visual effects team I hired to our performance?"

"What visual effects team?" The girl looked up and frowned.

"Have you forgotten? They're the people who help us set up the set and do the lighting during the performance."

"You mean that rabble of unemployed bums who spend all day idly playing games?" the girl sneered.

"Not at all, they are all friends I met when I was working in the corridor. They are both professional and efficient."

"Ha, they spent tens of thousands of dollars on this little thing. If they are really efficient, then some people are probably lining their own pockets."

“Teacher Shen, why do you doubt me like this? I wouldn’t embezzle such a small amount of money. Putting aside everyone’s hard work, those special effects props are very expensive. In fact, if it weren’t for my connections in the corridor, I wouldn’t be able to buy them even if I had the money.”

"Even so, Cheng Feiyu is indeed a scheming and despicable person to the core. As soon as he arrived, he desperately tried to curry favor and seek rewards, even forgetting some of the things he should have said." Shen Xi lowered her eyes.

"Huh? Teacher Shen, what do you mean?"

"If you can't figure it out, keep thinking." Seeing the boy's confused expression, the girl glared at him, then turned her face away and kicked him under the table with her uniform shoe.

The boy was completely baffled by this.

"So, you two, how about we consider making live streaming a regular practice?" Nagasaki Asuna subtly cut in.

"Live broadcast?" Cheng Fei turned his head.

“Yes, because I made a brief appearance on the show that day and the results were surprisingly good. In particular, Shen Xi only appeared on screen for less than a minute, and someone actually tipped her with 20,000 yuan, which attracted a lot of viewers.” Nagasaki Asuna paused. “Of course, if Cheng Fei doesn’t like it, then forget it.”

"You swindled the boss out of 20,000 yuan in less than a minute?" the boy exclaimed in shock. "My dear teacher Shen, I told you before that your face is so beautiful it could bring ruin to the country, but you didn't believe me. You might as well change careers..."

"Shut up. I'm afraid I'll throw up if I even look at those vulgar and disgusting scum from the bottom of society." Shen Xi, who was reading a book, interrupted him without any politeness, her disgust clearly visible on her face.

“Teacher Shen, you’re going a bit too far.” The boy glanced sideways and then looked to the other side. “But then again, it’s fine to do business occasionally to attract customers, after all, we’re not short of money.”

“I understand now.” Nagasaki Asuna nodded quickly.

"They wouldn't even film me much before, but now their eyes light up at the mention of money and they're eager to push me out. Some people really are greedy for money," Shen Xi sneered.

"You're joking, Teacher Shen. How could I bear to let you show your face in public? You belong to me." The boy said seriously.

"I hope so," the girl scoffed.

"Do you want to belong to me?"

"I have no hope, I just hope that you really think that way and that you're not just being a hypocrite again." Shen Xi glared at him, her tone becoming more forceful.

Asuna Nagasaki watched from the sidelines, resting her chin on her hand, without saying a word.

"Regardless, let's hurry up and plan the next performance. I think we're not far from our goal of reaching 100,000 people, given the current situation." Cheng Fei clapped his hands, ending the brief chat.

On days when there is no joint practice, Ye Shuang and Lin Xuanqi rarely appear, so today's club activity ended with the three of them.

Before leaving, Cheng Fei stood next to Shen Xi and casually said, "Teacher Shen, by the way, are we having a regular meeting today? Considering the successful returns of our investment, in addition to the money for buying new hardware, I would like to apply for a relatively large sum of money. I need to discuss this with you."

"Then let's open it today." The aloof girl squinted at him.

Asuna Nagasaki blinked beside the two of them. "Um, so should I go out tonight to avoid them?"

Shen Xi paused for a moment, staring ahead expressionlessly, "Don't go anywhere, and Cheng Fei, come over early. I have something to announce today."

“Okay.” The boy’s expression hardened.

Asuna Nagasaki tilted her head and blinked.

The three of them walked out of the school gate, and theoretically they should have taken the same bus.

To avoid suspicion, Cheng Fei let the two girls get on the bus first, while he waited for the next one.

Watching the two people get into the car and drive away like complete strangers, the boy stood by the roadside with a simple feeling.

Just then, he heard a sniffling sound next to him, as if someone was very sad.

The boy tilted his head. "Senior, what are you doing?"

"Junior, we're doomed! They're going home together! Could they be dating?!" Miriam grabbed her hair and stared at the bus as it pulled away.

"Ah, maybe. Their relationship has indeed improved a little bit recently." The boy pondered for a moment, then nodded seriously.

"You think so too, right? Shen Xi, that cunning guy! My Nagasaki-san... my angel..." Miriam grabbed the boy's arm and wailed, "Junior, can I borrow your shoulder for a bit? Waaaaah..."

A blonde, blue-eyed girl buried her face in the boy's shoulder and cried, which surprised the students passing by.

"I don't mind, but senior, please don't get too close to me. It won't be good if Lin Xuanqi hears about it." The boy looked at the road with a calm expression. "Senior, if it really doesn't work out, let's find another target. I think Nana really has no chance."

"Who do you think I can replace? Miss Ye Shuang hasn't been paying much attention to me lately. Sigh, do I really not be able to find a girlfriend before graduation?" Milian looked up, her eyes filled with confusion.

"I don't know about that. Anyway, there are so many girls in Sakura, you must have someone you like, right? Good luck, I'm here to support you." The boy patted her on the shoulder.

……

Not long after Cheng Fei returned to his rented apartment, Nagasaki Asuna sent him a message.

"Cheng Fei, would you like to come over for dinner? I made some food, and she agreed to eat with us."

So the boy packed his things and went downstairs to the upscale apartment across the street.

Upon opening the door to the 36th floor, one can see two pairs of black uniform shoes of similar style and size in the entryway, placed on opposite sides, giving the impression of irreconcilable conflict.

The living room area was furnished exactly the same as before, so it seems that Nagasaki Asuna followed Shen Xi's request and did not mess with the public areas.

At this moment, a girl wearing the Sakura school uniform, her shapely legs encased in black over-the-knee socks, is busy in the kitchen.

Cheng Fei didn't see Shen Xi, and went straight to Nagasaki Asuna's side, where he saw her seasoning a pot of braised oxtail with a rich, dark sauce.

"Where is she?" the boy asked.

"I don't know, probably in the room." The girl stared at the pot, swallowed, and said, "Cheng Fei, I feel really bad right now."

"What's wrong? Post-performance syndrome?"

"Mmm, Nana really, really wants to jump into your arms right now." She didn't look up, pursing her lips slightly. "I'm practically drooling just thinking about it..."

……

288. A routine meeting of three people

"It'll be fine tomorrow." The boy's gaze swept over Nagasaki Asuna's tightly pressed legs.

"Yes, I know, it'll be fine tomorrow, it'll be fine tomorrow..." The girl nodded vigorously, as if hypnotizing herself.

"Idiot." The boy casually pinched her cheek.

Just then, the sound of a door closing came from the corridor.

Under their gaze, a cool and aloof girl with long, dark hair appeared, looking at them expressionlessly and narrowing her eyes.

Asuna Nagasaki continued cooking, head down, while Cheng Fei stood with his hands in his pockets, looking relaxed.

Shen Xi turned to the balcony without saying a word, and Cheng Fei guessed that she had gone to water the flowers again.