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

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"Shh." Yanming turned around, put his finger to his lips, and stared coldly at Su Shi with his dark pupils. "But I don't really want to hear it right now."

"Yanming-jun! Come over here quickly and help me take a look at this!"

Turn around, change expression, smile—all in one smooth motion.

It's even smoother than Su Shi's work in this regard.

"Here you are. Also, it's best not to be too noisy in the music store, Ai-yin."

"Hmm..." Aine, who was not far away, covered her mouth and nodded to indicate that she understood.

“Let’s go together, Su Shi.” Yan Ming didn’t turn around, but his words clearly reached Su Shi’s ears. “I can pretend I didn’t hear what you just said.”

It wasn't a threatening tone, nor did it imply any sign of weakness.

All that remains is a bland narrative.

……

When she went back, besides the guitar she was carrying, Aine also brought a lot of other things, mostly items she thought she might need for playing in a band.

Despite Yanming's repeated insistence that they could wait until they were actually ready to use the items before buying them, Aiyin insisted on buying everything he recommended at once.

Aine said that since everyone else has it, she wants it too.

...That works too.

Yanming hadn't realized before that she was a wealthy woman.

And then there's Su Shi.

After saying her last sentence, she hasn't spoken another word to me. She just stares at me with a sour face, and won't say anything when I ask her anything. It's really scary.

Ai Yin thought the two of them had secretly quarreled while she was away, which made Yan Ming explain for a long time. However, even so, the young widow still didn't say anything, just stared at his face resentfully, as if her husband had died.

It's not like I made you a widow!

But since there was no point in looking at it, Yanming simply stopped caring...

Intimacy +1

Intimacy +1

Intimacy +1

Not sisters?

Why are you a Douyin user?!

Now Yanming had no choice but to take action.

The favorability points I painstakingly built up will soon be added to a positive value.

How can he bear this?

"Ah, the train's here, I'll be going now. Bye-bye, Soyorin, bye-bye, Yanming-kun~ Let's hang out together again next time!"

The two, each with their own ulterior motives, waved goodbye to Aine with smiles, but the moment her figure disappeared off the platform, their expressions turned cold almost simultaneously.

Yanming had lost count of how many times he had changed his expression today.

"..."*2

Su Shi was thinking about how to get Yan Ming to tell the whole truth.

Yanming, on the other hand, was thinking about how to give Su Shi a big surprise and suppress her goodwill towards him.

However, after much thought, Yanming still couldn't come up with a reasonable solution.

I can't exactly tell her that Xiao Xiang is pregnant, that the child is my own, and that's why I'm running away, can I?

...That would be quite a birth.

Forget it.

"If there's nothing else, I'll head back now." Yanming tried to speak as if he were talking to a stranger, so as not to make the other person start overthinking things. "Goodbye."

"..." Su Shi didn't speak, just stared at him silently, making Yan Ming's hair stand on end.

Just as he was about to turn and leave, Su Shi called him back once again.

"Yanming".

Perhaps due to a misunderstanding, the girl rarely called his name unless he initiated a conversation; otherwise, she always treated him with indifference.

Yanming looked at her: "Hmm, what's up?"

"I will expose your lies and reveal your true colors one day."

Was it all just empty threats?

Yanming waved goodbye again, casually saying, "Then you'd better hurry, because you won't be able to find me again soon."

After saying that, he lifted his foot to leave.

"You're not a real scumbag, are you?"

Yanming stumbled, then quickened his pace without looking back, but from Su Shi's perspective, it looked like he was fleeing in panic.

Su Shi stood there watching until his figure completely disappeared from sight.

Chapter 217 Abe's Hen Card

……

"You smell like a girl!" As soon as they got home, Xiangzi snuggled up to Yanming and hugged him tightly, sniffing him intensely.

"Ah."

"I'll get jealous!"

"Oh."

"...This is so boring." Xiangzi felt bored and sullenly climbed off him. "At a time like this, shouldn't you be explaining what happened and then frantically promising me that you'll never leave me?"

"Sigh, hysteria."

"Hey!!!"

“Compared to trivial things like me going out with other girls…” Although Xiangzi really wanted to say ‘it’s not trivial at all,’ she kept quiet when she saw Yanming’s questioning gaze. “Who did you and Youtianji meet today? You seem to be in a much better mood than usual.”

He trusted Xiangzi fairly well, but he wasn't so sure about Miaomeng.

If he gets led astray by accident, he'll have nowhere to turn for help.

"This!" Xiangzi perked up at the mention of this, gesturing excitedly in front of Yanming. "Listen to me, today I saw my childhood sweetheart, whom I used to be very close to. Although it's only been a year since we last met, she has changed so much! But her attitude towards me is exactly the same as before, not changed at all!"

Childhood sweetheart?

Yanming only thought for a moment before an image of a blond-haired girl popped into his mind: "Isn't that Miss Mitsuka, who's a member of a popular idol group?"

"Huh? Yanming, how did you know? But that's right, it's Chu Hua!" Xiangzi was a little surprised by Yanming's reaction, but quickly ignored it and continued to excitedly show off to him, "Yanming, are you a fan of Chu Hua? Then I can help you get her autograph... Hmm, if you want, you should be able to get the other person's autograph from the Sumimi group too."

"No, I don't watch idols." Yanming politely declined Xiangzi's offer.

"That's true, after all, Yanming is really boring when it comes to entertainment... When you get old, should we send you to a nursing home to find a companion?"

Yanming: "..."

"Ouch, ouch, ouch, ouch—don't twist my ear! I did something wrong! No, no, no!"

Violence can only solve the problem temporarily.

But it's enough to deal with this octopus.

After carefully correcting Xiangzi's personality, which had turned completely dark, Yanming tossed her onto the sofa, plopped down next to her, and casually began to speak:

"So, with Ms. Chuhua joining the band, all you need to form is a bassist, right?"

Xiangzi instinctively replied, "No, we already found a bassist... Wait, what did you say?"

How did he find out?!

Why this time?

Yanming pressed down on Xiangzi, who was writhing wildly on the sofa, and explained, "Even if you wanted to hide it from me, many of your intentions were still too obvious. If I asked you a few more questions normally, you wouldn't be able to hide it."

If he's willing to find out, no matter how much you try to hide it, you can't fool him.

The reason I waited until now to ask is because I have very little time left. If I don't find out now, I might not have another chance later.

If possible, Yanming wanted to see the band that Xiangzi had painstakingly tried to build before leaving.

“I’ve heard Sumimi’s songs. Sanjiao Chuhua’s guitar and voice are very good. She’s also Xiaoxiang’s childhood friend whom you know very well. As the lead singer and lead guitarist, she is undoubtedly the right choice.”

“Meow Dream… Although I’ve been belittling her before, among all the people I know, no one is more suitable for you than her drum… For Xiao Xiang to take a liking to you, that guy has finally made it.”

"I don't know the bassist, so I won't comment much. But since you chose him, he can't be just anyone. After all, every member of 'Xiangzi's Choice' has left a deep impression on me... As long as you're confident and don't mess it up again, that's fine."

"And then there's Xiao Mu. Since you're her family and friend, even if you're in the band, you should pay more attention to her thoughts. Spend more time with her and care for her when you have free time, understand?"

Yanming rambled on and on, as if he were making his final arrangements, throwing out all the things he wanted to say at once.

"Hmm..." Xiangzi nodded blankly, seemingly still processing what Yanming had said.

Yanming looked at the band like a young daughter about to get married, feeling uneasy no matter how he looked at her: "Have you decided on a name for the band? Where's the training venue? How well do the members get along? Are you the leader? Have you planned out the band's upcoming activities after its formation?"

A barrage of questions left Xiangzi, who was already caught off guard, even more bewildered. Soon, his eyes were filled with confusion, and only his subconscious was still responding to Yanming with endless "uh-huhs" and "ahs".

Xiangzi clutched his head, desperately interrupting Yanming's rambling: "Wait, wait a minute!... Yanming, slow down, you're going too fast, I can't take it anymore!"

“…Phew.” Yanming also realized that his reaction was a bit too strong, abnormally strong.

This is not okay.

“Let’s take it slow.” He took a deep breath to calm his racing heart. “First of all, what’s the band’s name?”

“Ave Mujica.” Fearing that Yanming might not understand, Xiangzi explained, “Song Le Doll… Of course, for me right now, it’s just a name to set off the world view.”

Now that she has found the promised land she truly longed for during her wanderings, the doll that has obtained the heart will naturally no longer exist solely for the purpose of "performing".

Although the style of their work is heavier and more somber compared to their crychic era, reflecting their personal preferences, they are essentially still the girl band kirakiradokidoki.

The scene of rivers of blood is impossible.

Besides, she didn't want her Xiaomu and the other members to perform on stage like they were insane.

The best outcome is that everyone is happy while making lots and lots of money.

This was Xiangzi's idea.

Yanming nodded, somewhat satisfied with the answer, and then held up his second finger: "And then, the band members."

“I am oblivionis, Hatsuka is Doloris, Hachiman Kairin-san—that is, the bassist, is Timoris, Yutenji is Amoris, and…” When mentioning the last member, Shoko hesitated noticeably and secretly glanced at Hiko.

“It’s Mortis, right?” Yanming sighed softly, opened the backpack beside him, and took out a beautifully crafted mask. “You gave it to me, so I’ve always carried it with me.”

Chapter 218 You've Surpassed Me

“Fearless of death… Although I am not afraid of death, but…” Yanming placed the mask in his hand on Xiangzi’s hand and said softly, “I no longer have a guitar, so please return it to Xiaomu for me. She is the most suitable teammate for you… That girl has been waiting for you to speak to her, you know that, Xiaoxiang.”

"..."

"Xiao Mu really wants to form a band with you, can you hear her?" Seeing that Xiangzi did not respond, Yanming's tone, which was not very firm to begin with, softened even more. "Xiao Xiang, be a good girl and go and give her the mask for me."

“…No.” Xiangzi’s eyes darted away, and he put his hands behind his back, refusing to take the mask no matter what Yanming said.

"Sigh..." Yanming realized that he had gradually lost his way with this child. "You shouldn't be so willful."

“What I give away… I won’t take back.” Xiangzi stubbornly raised his head and looked into Yanming’s eyes. “I will prepare a new mask for Xiaomu. As for this one, Yanming, you have to keep it for yourself. If you refuse… I won’t wash the dishes tonight.”

"Let's compromise... I agree."

Hearing her say that, Yanming pondered for a moment, then put away Mortis's mask and earnestly warned her:

"But first you have to understand one thing: Xiao Mu is not a second-best alternative, but an equally unique and outstanding guitarist. Since we've decided to choose her as a band member, we have to take full responsibility for her life, just like everyone else, understand?"

"Of course I understand that... um."

Yanming placed his palm on Xiangzi's head, messing up his originally smooth, sky-blue hair.

"More importantly, no matter what you do, you must not let yourself down."

Yanming never said things like "Don't let me down" like other parents.