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

"Okay, Sister Ari!"

The girl tiptoed open the door a crack, peeked inside, and asked in a low voice:

"Sister Ari, I...I wanted to ask, besides making clothes, are you preparing any other gifts for my brother? I'm recording a VCR, and I want to record everyone's gifts to make a commemorative video for my brother to keep..."

"Okay, I can cooperate with you."

Ari smiled and beckoned the girl to come inside.

At this moment, the goddess is sitting in front of her computer desk, seemingly browsing something.

"Sister Ari, what is this...?"

"Yes. I have a close relationship with Ms. Su, so I often receive information that others don't know."

What's in front of me are some embarrassing videos of my fiancé when he was a child, secretly filmed.

It includes clips of him taking off in the toilet, audio recordings of him lying in bed having a nightmare and accidentally shouting "Ise-nee, don't go!"—a really cringe-worthy moment—and funny little videos of him smashing furniture in anger…

"!?"

"If these things fall into other people's hands, it will be a big problem. So, I plan to pack up all his dark history and put it in front of him as a birthday gift, and see if he decides to let me destroy it all, or if he does nothing and doesn't accept my good intentions."

Ari crossed her legs, her exquisite feet swaying gently in the air, and murmured to herself:

"Speaking of which, Christmas this year seems to be very close to the winter solstice."

……

……

Chapter 296 Before the Finals

Gifts rained down on Su Che, leaving him quite bewildered.

If you were to ask him who gave him the most memorable gift tonight,

From his perspective, Lin Mianmian's appearance undoubtedly had the biggest impact on him.

The first time he celebrated his birthday, it was Lin Mianmian who celebrated it for him;

On the second birthday I remember, she was still there in front of me.

It's like a comparison of memories. The younger version of myself has, in the blink of an eye, walked a long and lonely road and arrived at another extreme—"degenerate prosperity".

"You should be happy on your birthday! This is an opera cake I made for you myself! Want to try it?"

The chocolate chips mixed with cocoa powder are crisp and sweet, with multiple textures that burst and melt in your mouth.

Su Che's thoughts gradually became transparent along with this grand feast.

In the blink of an eye, a new chapter begins. I sit blankly in the middle of the bed, facing the mirror in the bedroom.

-

What's the date today?

"2.4, young master, we are preparing to go to the hotel designated by Mosse. I am packing your clothes and luggage."

The second maid, Jiang Yuezhu, said respectfully.

"what."

Su Che rubbed his face, lowered his head, and took a deep breath.

Why am I here?

Looking around, I realized that I was not in the master bedroom of room number 1, but in a dimly lit, locked room on the third floor.

"Because you've locked yourself up, young master. Ever since your birthday, you've claimed you needed to 'rest,' and so a whole month has passed. You've been lying in this room like a corpse, and no one but me has been able to get in."

"Then how did you get in?"

“I…I was hiding among those gift boxes…After you opened them, you seemed a little surprised…and then you had me serve you for a while…”

Jiang Yuezhu shifted her gaze to the ground.

"Oh."

Although Su Che couldn't recall the specific details, he did have some recollection of the incident.

After reuniting with Lin Mianmian, his mental world inevitably collapsed.

It was the feeling of a taut nerve snapping like a broken string, as if some force had pulled the switch off your entire mind in an instant.

Su Che had clearly told himself that he must rest, he must rest.

But after returning from Director Wang's place, he couldn't rest for a single day, tormented by the life of raising cats.

Now, the law of reversal has come into play. Since one cannot control oneself, the body will replace the mind and force the brain to shut down.

This is a self-protection mechanism. No matter how worried or hungry the cats outside the door are, no one except Jiang Yuezhu, who has been given special permission, can step into this room.

"Young Master, I...I am terrified."

A hint of hesitation flashed across Jiang Yuezhu's face as she truthfully said, "Your recent condition has made me the only bridge connecting you to the outside world. So, even though my identity is just that of a lowly maid, this special privilege has naturally elevated my status, which is troubling me... I'm afraid I'm unworthy of my position..."

Upon hearing this, Su Che glanced at her, seemingly lost in thought.

It's easy to guess that if one's own consciousness is disrupted, then whoever can reach them during this phase is the true "head maid".

"Ugh."

Su Che sighed slightly and said helplessly, "This time it was my personal problem that caused you to be under pressure in your interpersonal relationships, Yuezhu. I will find a way to make it up to you afterwards. Let's focus on business today. I also need to go out and get some fresh air."

He was about to get up and tidy up when he saw Jiang Yuezhu blushing and whispering, "Young Master, your compensation to me... has already been excessive these past few days... I... I am already very satisfied."

"what…"

Su Che's expression froze for a moment, looking quite embarrassed.

"I see..."

"Yes...yes. Even though you're resting, sometimes in the morning, your body reminds you of some activities you need to do, and often at those times, you'll pull me aside for a quick check-up..."

Jiang Yuezhu's voice grew softer and softer until it was almost inaudible.

Su Che felt a little embarrassed, so he immediately changed the subject and ordered her to talk about other people's recent situations, as if it were a work report.

Jiang Yuezhu cooperated by avoiding sensitive topics, and while helping him change his clothes, she said, "Everyone is very worried about your condition... They practically want to grab me and ask me 800 questions every day..."

"what……"

"Since you are unable to participate in the rehearsals, Miss An Qing has been organizing the overall work, leading Yuan Xiao, Miss Gu Zhi, and Miss Lin Xiao and Miss Yu tide in intensive daily rehearsals."

"The missing guitar lead section was completed by Miya in your place..."

"!"

“Miya knew you weren’t feeling well, so she specially practiced all of your parts. In addition, Ms. Kanae and Ms. Mikami helped with the rehearsal, so the effect was very good, at least in the eyes of an observer like me.”

Where's the white chocolate?

"Ah... After learning of your predicament, the head maid has been constantly reflecting on herself... She believes that perhaps you should adjust your 'half-monthly model,' and held a meeting with everyone in the household on this topic to test the new rules through a vote."

"..."

"The drafted rules are a 'One-Month CD System.' The details are that everything is based on your health. No one can make additional requests without your consent. Compensation or rewards you offer voluntarily will be calculated separately. Half of the month is your time to rest independently, just like a person needs rest and recuperation during their period. No one is allowed to disturb you."

Jiang Yuezhu patiently explained, "Unexpectedly, as soon as the meeting started, even Miss Ari voted in favor. Everyone is very concerned about your health."

"is it?"

Su Che was somewhat surprised.

While Bai Qiao's intentions were good, this one-size-fits-all approach was not friendly to some vulnerable cats. Even so, everyone still responded to her call, which is commendable.

"Yes, in addition, Miss Mianmian also checked in at your request, and she stayed in the same room as Xi'er. They seem to have a very good relationship."

"...Is it really good, or is it just fake?"

"It's fake good."

"..."

Su Che sighed, rubbing his forehead.

Sisterly rivalry has been an unavoidable topic since ancient times, and forcibly trying to reconcile them will only have the opposite effect.

After half an hour,

After listening to Jiang Yuezhu's report and learning that the other cats seemed to be within the normal range of activity and had not done anything strange, Su Che was relieved and took his things out.

-

As soon as he left the room, the women swarmed around him.

As if they had known all along that today was a special day, the cats' longing overflowed the mansion.

Su Che greeted the cat with a smile, like a fully healed warrior who had just returned from the fountain of resurrection.

"Thank you all for your hard work these past few days. Let's all give it our all in the upcoming matches."

He opened his arms wide to the aroma wafting towards him, and smiled.

But hidden beneath that smile was a suffocating exhaustion that had not yet been shaken off.

Su Che could no longer hear what An Qing and the others were saying.

Thoughts, like a jack that keeps falling, sink into a bottomless abyss.

Let's go.

...

...

The check-in location remains the Four Seasons Hotel Central.

Since it was the semi-finals, the performance was held with tickets sold on-site, and in addition to the musicians, many music lovers who enjoy live music also attended.

The opposing team's full name is "Mercury Flash," an incredibly strong Japanese-style anime and manga team. All members are working professionals who participate in the Mosse competition at their own expense, so they cherish their rankings exceptionally much.

Its lead singer, Sakuraba Chiya, is a good friend of Mikami Fubuki from Japan. She is a popular singer with 40 followers who likes to post short singing videos on social media and shows her face.

Because of her stunning looks, sweet voice, and singing skills, she gained fans at a rapid pace.