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

"Ah... I found it...! Cheche, don't worry!"

Under tension,

I lied without thinking.

What type?

Su Che picked up his chopsticks, gesturing for her to sit down and eat with him.

Today's meal was delicious and fresh, consisting of simple stir-fried vegetables and a rich soup with deer antler and mushrooms. The flavors were wonderful, and the food was warming and comforting.

An Qing watched him devour the food, savoring each bite of the dish she had carefully prepared.

While feeling reassured, I also didn't know how to respond to his question.

“I…I went to the convenience store I used to work at and the manager said they were full and not hiring anymore…So I came back here to do something else, a part-time job that I can do from home to supplement my income…And this way I won’t have to meet strangers, so I’ll feel much safer…”

Her gaze darted away, and she couldn't help but glance in the direction of her bag.

Su Che was extremely perceptive.

Following her gaze, I saw the mine-themed princess backpack with its chains pulled tight.

en?

A question arose in my mind.

The subtle question was asked:

"What kind of part-time jobs are available? There are only a few types that can be done from home, right?"

Su Che narrowed his eyes.

The eating speed has slowed down.

"what……"

"Which, which kinds...?"

An Qing's breathing quickened, and she couldn't help but begin to probe.

Silently praying,

Don't give yourself away.

Don't get caught.

In that case,

Everything will be doomed.

Carefully repaired.

It will all vanish like a bubble, and we will lose everything.

"Besides what I did,"

Su Che paused, put down his chopsticks, and thought for a moment.

Slightly raised his head:

"Are only musicians and illustrators suited to working from home?"

"An Qing, who are you?"

……

……

Chapter 36 Supporting the World for You

"A...musician!"

Faced with suspicion, An Qing spoke without thinking.

She hurriedly replied, "Yes! Cheche, you guessed right! Although I'm a beginner, I do intend to become a musician in the future!"

"what?"

This really surprised Su Che.

"You? Music?"

This was something he never expected.

His gaze lingered on the girl.

"Yeah, that's right. I've joined a group, and I'm going to start as the lead vocalist! Although I can't play instruments like Cheche, I'm still practically a musician! Hmm!"

The girl was still steaming, still talking nonsense.

Su Che was not easily fooled and immediately expressed his doubts.

He inquired:

"What team? Where did this team come from? If I remember correctly, you didn't mention this to me before yesterday."

"Uh……"

An Qing's heart skipped a beat.

indeed.

The last time I mentioned Yuan Xiao was when I was cooking.

The green peppers were burnt when Su Che asked what he was thinking. In order to appear very obedient, he only got halfway through the conversation without mentioning Yuan Xiao's name or explaining how they met.

but.

The situation is extremely urgent.

If you don't want to reveal your identity as an artist

So they had no choice but to force themselves to accept a different label.

When you're out in the world, you give yourself your own identity.

Now that I've chosen the path of music, all those vows I made before, like "I've read your message but I won't reply" and "I'll break off all ties with you," have to be completely overturned...

[Damn it... I guess I couldn't escape that child's clutches after all?]

An Qing inwardly grumbled, but outwardly laughed it off, choosing a defensive and circuitous approach:

"Actually, it's that girl I met on the street last time. She wanted me to play in her band, and I said I'd think about it. Today I got rejected for a part-time job, so I remembered her."

After all, she mentioned that she might do commercial performances or organize some small-circle shows in the future... so I started thinking about it again... Of course, if Cheche doesn't like it, I'll immediately block her and delete both of our contacts.

"No need."

Upon hearing this, Su Che waved his hands repeatedly:

“I wanted to say last time that you don’t need to completely synchronize your social circle with mine. After all, I’m not a slave owner, and I don’t want to restrict your freedom.”

He paused, then continued, "The reason I'm asking you to be cautious is because kids who love going to bars and spending a lot of money on alcohol are often not good people. Even if there are extremely rare cases, the probability is quite low. You understand what I mean?"

That's enough.

That was Su Che's usual way of speaking.

Maintaining boundaries while not encroaching on others' circles is his guiding principle in dealing with people.

"I understand, I understand! Hehe... I know you're worried about me."

An Qing smiled faintly, seemingly lost in thought.

Su Che shifted his gaze to the side and continued eating with his chopsticks.

After the two talked, he seemed to have lowered his guard a bit, and his voice sounded much more relaxed:

"Regarding singing, I also want to remind you of something."

"Cheche, you say it."

"The lead singer's position in the band is very important. To become a senior lead singer, in addition to having a good vocal level, one also needs to be proficient in songwriting or composing, or even master a songwriting instrument, such as the piano or the guitar."

If you can't do any of those, then you should at least master the area related to songwriting.

He put it clearly:

“If you were just playing around, that would be fine. Once you've practiced enough, you can rehearse with your teammates. But you said you want to make money from this, and specifically from a ‘band’…”

"In reality, a team of this caliber would have no shortage of fans."

The words were tactful.

The implication is also very straightforward—

To get a commercial performance in Tianhai, you need at least a spot in a bar or music restaurant.

New bands with little experience have to start from livehouses.

Besides established venues like Maoo, Jz, and Yuyintang, other smaller live music venues in Tianhai also require a certain level of skill to perform at.

The underdogs have absolutely no chance of being selected to go on stage.

After all, selling tickets is wishful thinking.

"My mother has talked to me about this briefly, so I'm telling you in advance that this path won't be easy."

To be honest, it's a thousand times harder than doing a regular convenience store part-time job.

So unless you really want to do it, you still need to think about it carefully.

Su Che didn't mean to persuade her to give up; he was simply presenting the facts and letting An Qing make her own decision.

"I see..."

An Qing was naturally somewhat alarmed after hearing this.

After all, she understands the art world, but she knows absolutely nothing about the music world.

Especially for the band, it involves communication between musicians, building chemistry within the band, selecting rehearsal spaces, and refining individual skills...

There is just too much to do and too much to consider.

You can't just "watch a band anime on a whim" and then live like that for a lifetime.