I desperately want to win on the peninsula

So it's normal that even though she's about to debut as an idol, Sana Minatozaki is still stuck in the trainee mindset.

It will probably take a long time to change this mindset, usually after the first settlement, since money can be powerful and embolden people.

In addition, people like Lin Qianqiao, who have received a certain level of family education since childhood, are generally healthy in body and mind. They tend to take the company's actions less seriously, perhaps with an attitude of equality.

Lin Qianqiao glanced at the items on the shelf, then picked up a bag of snacks and checked the ingredient list. He reminded Minatozaki Sana, "You're no longer a trainee. The surveillance cameras in the practice room are no longer a reason for you to strive harder. Even an idol who hasn't debuted is still an idol. The staff who manage the trainees are no longer strict and demanding teachers, but a group of staff serving you. Their guidance of your life ends here. Of course, maintaining a certain level of respect is necessary, after all, you're practically colleagues now." He spoke these words with an air of certainty, making them very convincing.

Sana Minatosaki is now like a model student who follows the rules, which may be related to her green card status. As for what a bad student is like, Lin Qianqiao immediately thought of Cai Hengyuan, the member who is usually quiet and doesn't talk much. Zhou Xian is a bit disappointing at this time, as he hardly does anything bad.

They're all teenagers, and some things can't be hidden. Those who need to know already know. Cai Hengyuan debuted less than half a year ago, but he's been in a relationship for two and a half years and they still haven't broken up.

Even if they don't say it, the agent can more or less guess it. It's like a student secretly playing on their phone during class. Can you guess whether the teacher knows or not? As long as your grades are up to standard, this issue won't be used against you.

As for why he said so much, it's mainly because Lin Qianqiao felt that Minatozaki Natsusa, like him, was a very virtuous artist, and he also saw that she had more potential.

Another thing is that there is a mirror on the road ahead, so that we can refer to each other's answers... This is one of the factors that Lin Qian cleverly thought of to help her change her habitual way of thinking.

"Hehe... Is Takumi Inui concerned about me?" Sana Minatozaki paused for a moment, seemingly understanding, but instead of responding, she chuckled and teased the person next to her who was picking out snacks.

"Huh? Sana figured it out so easily? No wonder you're my trusted friend." Lin Qianqiao put a bag of snacks into the basket and replied calmly, "Let's go pay the bill." She had said what she needed to say. How to deal with workplace issues was also a test for her. She believed that Minatozaki Sana's clever little brain would figure it out.

"No need for Qian Qiao to pay the bill, I can do it."

"I'm accumulating points for the big meal, so I won't regret it if I order something expensive later."

"Hehe... I'll treat you to street food later, and I'll pay you off in many installments before I settle the score."

"Play less pachinko. That stuff not only makes people depressed, but also makes them believe in so-called luck."

"Hey~ I've never played pachinko before, and I was clearly talking about treating you to a meal."

"Then you really have a knack for the underworld. If you can't keep up with being an idol, try looking for a job with the Yamaguchi-gumi... These old guys are in a bit of a mess right now, and they really need your talent for multiple settlements. Plus, Momo looks energetic, so she'd definitely be the first choice to be your assistant. I have to say, she's a good prospect. The two of you working together could be a win-win situation, and you have the opportunity to grow bigger and stronger. Good luck." Lin Qianqiao's tone was rather calm, but it really felt like he was giving Minatozaki Sana some pointers.

"Hmm... Hahahaha." Minatozaki Sana is a pure-blooded Japanese, so she naturally understood the meaning behind Lin Qianqiao's words. She covered her mouth and chuckled, but she probably couldn't hold it in anymore. Then she narrowed her eyes and burst out laughing.

The change in topic naturally led to a change in atmosphere. The somewhat serious atmosphere was swept away, and a cheerful atmosphere immediately unfolded. Sana Minatozaki no longer hid her originally cheerful personality, and her smiling face was truly infectious.

"..." After paying the bill, Lin Qianqiao smiled and shook his head without saying anything. He picked up the bag that was already filled with snacks and food and gestured for Xiu Gou, who was following behind, to come along.

Lin Qianqiao became addicted to pachinko for a while while playing Yakuza. He felt like he was possessed by a ghost, and once addicted, he wanted to play it all the time. Even Tatsumi's Demon Possession wasn't as intense, since he only used it a few times before quitting, and the withdrawal effect was excellent.

Pachinko is something you want to play a couple of rounds whether you have money or not, and you can keep restarting it endlessly.

The reason he lost his addiction to pachinko is because he became obsessed with riichi mahjong. Playing mahjong every day is even more enjoyable. No wonder Togashi likes playing mahjong so much. Even Lin Qianqiao said it was good after playing it, so it's no wonder. Anyway, he doesn't care anymore after the Ant-Man arc is finished. The rest is just about nostalgia.

He didn't engage in any fighting or territorial disputes while playing Yakuza, and he didn't even pay attention to the beautiful women. After all, he had other games that involved those kinds of things, so he spent all his time playing slot machines, earning him the nickname "gambling monster."

Later, I lost interest completely. Playing too much of it got boring, mainly because I lost too much money.

Back in the dining area, Hirai Momo was still struggling to finish the sinful stir-fried rice cakes. The portion was just too big; even with her large appetite, she could hardly finish it all at once, and she even choked on it.

Seeing this, Minatozaki Sana sat down next to her with two drinks and handed her one of them. It was an iced drink that Lin Qianqiao had taught her to shake earlier.

"Thank goodness, Sana-chan!" Hirai Momo always reacts quickly when it comes to food and drinks, a stark contrast to her usual slow pace. She turned to look at Minatozaki Sana as soon as she saw the edge of the drink, and when she saw that it was her good friend feeding her, Hirai Momo had a look of relief on her face.

"This is a popular drink lately, Momo, why don't you try it?" Sana Minatozaki said with a smile.

Without hesitation, Hirai Momo inserted the straw and took a big gulp. After finishing, she breathed a sigh of relief and gave Minatozaki Sana a thumbs up, praising, "It's really delicious." As long as it's edible, everything feels wonderful to her right now.

"Right?" Sana Minatozaki also took a sip and thought it tasted pretty good. She glanced at the same drink next to her on the table and thought it was indeed delicious.

Lin Qianqiao placed the bag next to Minatozaki Sana's table, then glanced at Hirai Momo who was happily drinking her beverage. "You guys start eating first, I'll go heat up my food again." After browsing the convenience store for a while, his barbecue rice had gotten cold, so he naturally had to heat it up again. Minatozaki Sana wanted to follow him, but seeing that he had already walked away with his lunchbox, she sat down quietly.

Zhou Xian, who was treated like an invisible person, was completely speechless. He glanced at Lin Qianqiao's back and realized that sometimes you really can feel the difference in treatment.

Unfortunately, he was wrong. The first thing Sana Minato did after opening the plastic bag was to give most of the snacks to Zhou Xian.

"Zhou Xian oppa, these are snacks that Qian Qiaoxi bought for you." Her eyes were very sincere, and she looked very polite.

"Ah! Kamsammida, I've already eaten. You two girls can have these snacks, I don't need them."

Zhou Xian was momentarily at a loss in the face of Minatozaki Sana's friendly attitude, even forgetting that Lin Qianqiao would never buy him snacks.

"Ani, this was bought by Gan Qiaoxi for Oppa, it has nothing to do with me. I left it here, remember to try it after you finish eating."

Sana Minato gave her no chance to react, put down the snacks, turned around and sat back down, sharing the remaining food with Momo Hirai.

"Haha... If Lin Qianqiao were to buy me snacks, that would be like a windfall." Zhou Xian finally came to his senses, glanced at the snacks on the table, picked up a bag of snacks, opened it, and gave a dry laugh. He usually either robbed or stole, so there was no way he would offer to feed someone.

"So you knew too? Then why did you open my snacks?"

Lin Qianqiao, who had just returned, heard Zhou Xian cricket talking to himself and said in an annoyed tone.

Then, he bent down slightly, stretched out his long arm, and imitated a crab to pick up a large number of snacks. The quantity was even more outrageous than when Umaru-chan grabbed a plush toy, and he cleared out most of the area in an instant.

Finally, under Zhou Xian's incredulous gaze, Lin Qianqiao slowly walked back to her seat and sat down to eat, while also feeding Hirai Momo a bunch of snacks so she could keep them.

After finishing their meal, Lin Qianqiao said goodbye to Minatozaki Sana and Hirai Momo.

He and Zhou Xian have a performance at SMTM tomorrow, and tonight they'll be spending some time with a contestant surnamed Li who doesn't want to be named. They'll probably be sleeping on the AOMG sofa.

I'll go back to my dorm to wash up and get my makeup done at the beauty salon when I wake up tomorrow, and then go to the TV station to record a performance. Since the recording is in the afternoon, I won't be in a rush.

He waved goodbye to the two girls as he passed by the convenience store window. Sana Minatozaki watched his figure gradually disappear into the distance, then put away her waving hand. A glint flashed in her eyes, and the corners of her pursed lips turned up slightly.

"Oh no! I've been tempted by the devil and ate so much!"

Hirai Momo was just laughing and waving goodbye when her gaze fell on the pile of opened packaging bags on the table. The messy scene made her pause for a moment, then she remembered some major accident and covered her face with a wail.

Hirai Momo's words seemed to put Minatozaki Sana into thought, but she ultimately didn't say anything more.