At 3 a.m., the landmines in front of the station

He simply bent down, his back to her.

Next second,

Yuan Xiao automatically climbed onto his shoulder.

She was still sobbing, wrapping her arms around his neck.

Su Che turned his backpack over his shoulder and placed it in front of his chest.

He reassured her:

"It's still about your teammates, right?"

"Ugh...! They...they have new friends! They don't want me anymore! My...my things, my pick is gone...!"

"A pick?"

"Uh-huh……"

Yuan Xiao became more and more aggrieved as she spoke, burying her face in his coat more and more each time.

The damp feeling spread and permeated down my back.

Su Che sighed inwardly.

Knowing this time,

I simply can't let go and ignore it anymore.

"Yuan Xiao, listen to me."

"Waaah..."

"You were betrayed by your teammates and can't get your stuff back, but it's okay. I'll take care of it for you."

He said.

"Waaah...you...how are you going to solve this...! You can't help me, you have no solution...!"

She kept sobbing, but she was listening.

"Isn't your team full? If they're looking for someone to cover for you, they must be preparing for a performance."

Tell me where they might perform, and I'll go check it out for you.

Also, don't rush with your stuff. As for picks, I have plenty.

I'll let you use mine first, and then when the opportunity arises, I'll help you get yours back.

Su Che was unusually calm.

To a child, such a calm tone could even be a little frightening.

"Oh...really?"

"Ah."

"Would you...would you be willing to give me yours?"

She cautiously peeked out, pressed her face against his back, looked to the right at the lane where cars were rushing past, and asked.

"Yes. Trust me."

Su Che walked forward step by step.

Although there is no fixed destination,

But follow your heart.

Subconsciously, I walked toward a familiar phone booth nearby.

He wanted to take the child to a quiet place to sit for a while and calm down.

“I’ve played the piano, and I have a lot of equipment. I can lend you anything you need.”

Su Che didn't go into too much detail.

But just those words gave the child a sense of security.

"well……"

Yuan Xiao gradually stopped crying.

The tears started flowing uncontrollably and then turned into occasional sobs, which became less frequent.

Actually, her original thought was,

After returning home, I gave up playing the piano.

If I stop playing, I won't be disliked.

The bravado they put on is nothing more than empty threats before running away.

I'm just a nobody.

Even with hard practice,

Even so, they still don't progress as quickly as those geniuses.

It was just a simple horizontal slam, and it took me three weeks to barely manage to beat it... I had no achievements to redeem myself at all.

Given my skill level, perhaps being kicked out is normal?

As I thought about it,

He once again considered retiring.

"How about... we just forget about it..."

"What do you mean, 'let it go'?"

"I...I don't want them to laugh at me anymore. They say I can't handle things and should find some handsome older brother outside to stand up for me. I...I'll be looked down upon even more by them...!"

Yuan Xiao's face fell, and she muttered her truest thoughts in a low voice.

"what."

Su Che was both amused and exasperated.

Thinking about it,

[If you're scared, just say so. Why are you praising me while you're talking?]

But considering Yuan Xiao's personality, he was very clear that...

Yuan Xiao always says what she means and never lies.

"Okay. Listen to me."

Su Che walked a little further on.

I stopped and placed the child in a familiar spot—in front of the phone booth.

The two leaned against the railing, listening to the gentle breeze of early April, facing each other.

"You mentioned before that you wanted me to play with you, right?"

"I...I was just kidding...! Don't take it seriously...!"

When the matter comes to this,

Yuan Xiao chickened out.

For no other reason than

I'm afraid that once he sees his true strength,

Disappointing again.

then,

The same mistakes have been repeated.

I can't bear this pain any longer.

If something like this, which disappoints teammates, is bound to happen, then let An Qing bear the consequences.

Anyway, she seems to have a boyfriend.

Even if they realize I'm bad at the game and refuse to play with me anymore, I won't get upset, hmph.

Yuan Xiao pursed her lips, pondering her prospective teammate's private secrets at this critical juncture.

"Don't be afraid. I'm not saying I agree to play with you."

Su Che watched as her eyes, which had gone from expectant to disappointed, gradually lost their sparkle.

He smiled and said:

"I happen to have another part-time job, which is as a guitar teacher."

"!What?"

Upon hearing this, Yuan Xiao perked up.

"Teacher?? You...?"

"Yes, I have taught some students, although I got busy later and only had one student left to teach. But I am indeed capable of teaching."

"!"

Su Che picked up the child's small backpack again and held it tightly for her the whole time, looking into her eyes as he suggested:

"I owe you a favor worth 20 yuan. I'm someone who always pays back debts. So Yuan Xiao, if you trust me, just listen to me—"

"Learn the piano with me."

"Putting everything else aside, I will dedicate all my energy to teaching you seriously. I guarantee that within six months you will be able to crush the new guitarist on your team."

His voice was extremely serious, and his expression was more solemn than ever before, without the slightest hint of a smile.

"I will systematically teach you music theory, harmony, arrangement, composition, and post-production."

"I will lend you my Guirenniao during your performance so you can use it."

"That's a magical instrument my dad left me. I can leave it with you temporarily before you get your own great instrument."

"Now, if you're sure you'll complete all the assignments I've given you and are willing to cooperate, then nod. A mere 20 yuan—I'll make sure you feel it's well worth the money with my knowledge. Yuan Xiao."