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

"Oh?"

Yu tide paused, then asked, "What's that? A team name?"

"Yes, a team that doesn't exist, only appearing in certain literary works. But the members I'm looking for are similar to those described in those works."

Seeing the senior's even more confused expression, he summarized directly:

"I need teammates with a strong sense of 'cohesion'."

Centripetal force?

"Ah."

"More than a stable rhythm, soaring high notes, gorgeous solos, and solid low frequencies, I care more about whether the members of a team have a sense of unity and whether everyone's hearts are united towards the same goal."

If not, then even if everyone in the team is a top-tier player, it will eventually fall apart.

Su Che offered his opinion.

Yu tide was even more stunned upon hearing this.

Strictly speaking, I could be considered one of the "masters" he was referring to.

This refers to someone who can master multiple styles simultaneously, with a minimum of Grade 10 in piano, full proficiency in ABRSM performance, excellent sight-singing and ear training skills, and mastery of original composition.

But even someone with such a high level of skill might not be accurately selected, according to him?

After all, something as mysterious as "centripetal force" is too difficult to translate into "shared ideals" or "shared goals" in a proportional manner, right?

Having the same taste in music is a major hurdle, and who can guarantee that everyone's initial intentions are exactly the same?

Does being different mean I can't be the perfect teammate in his eyes?

Yu tide frowned.

I find it quite incomprehensible.

"So, junior, is the reason you still don't have a team because you haven't found the right person yet?"

She hinted indirectly,

"I think getting all four or five people on a team to have the same goal might be more troublesome than dating or having children, you know?"

"Of course. I understand the level of difficulty."

Su Che agreed, "However, I'm not not forming a team because I can't find teammates. I have at least three people around me who can serve as teammates."

Well, it's simply because I'm too busy making money, so I had to put my hobbies aside for now, that's all. Senior, please don't overthink it."

He tried to make Yu tide understand that even if he could play the piano, he still wouldn't have the time to form a team.

And regarding teammates

Count them on your fingers.

Aside from the female netizens who had previously extended invitations, even if they were to team up with Yuan Xiao and An Qing later, it wouldn't be fair to say there were no other options, assuming no one has the ability to do so.

Of course, if Gu Zhi succeeds in her cultivation, then all that's missing is a drummer, and the whole thing will be complete.

Moreover, it's a full J-rock/J-pop lineup with two guitars, one bass, and one vocalist, but no keyboards.

Su Che prefers to train his own players rather than having them ready-made.

Nobody dislikes a teammate who develops through training.

Especially the well-behaved and sensible type.

He shook his head.

As if afraid Yu tide wouldn't believe him, he emphasized again:

"Senior, I know you might need a reliable player, but as for me, even if I can play the piano for you, I can't help with anything else. Adults don't have choices in life."

"is it?"

Just when he thought he had made himself clear,

The senior student, however, didn't know why...

They became even more interested.

She leaned forward, exuding an irresistible fragrance.

He stared intently into his eyes.

Thoughts flash like lightning, leaping off the rails:

"So, if you don't need money anymore, or if I help you solve your money problem, you'll be willing to team up with me, is that what you mean?"

"?"

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Chapter 47 True Infiltration Behind Enemy Lines: A Complete Dimensional Reduction Strike

From a young age, his mother taught him, "Su Che, remember, our family is not short of money. Even if my company goes bankrupt one day, you must not succumb to external temptations, especially money that is tainted and requires you to grovel."

Su Che remembered those words vividly.

There are never a shortage of wealthy people around me.

After all, it's not uncommon for peers to drive luxury cars to and from art schools.

At the very least, the prestigious girls' school next door better illustrates what Tianhai's economy truly is.

Take, for example, Yuan Xiao, whose family has fallen on hard times; Gu Zhi, who lives in a spacious villa; and even her quiet roommate Lao Zhang, whose little black box of games contains over 1000 eroge (adult games).

Everyone else's economic conditions and starting line are all higher than mine.

Therefore, having met wealthy people, one naturally no longer feels any desire to "get close to" or "fawn over" towards rich women.

I have hands and feet, and I can earn money myself. I can work three jobs and the hourly wage isn't low. Why should I submit to others and become a plaything for the aggressive Senior Sister Yu?

Even at Night Listening, Su Che's main job was just washing dishes, washing glasses, and occasionally mixing drinks.

The reason she broke the rule was that one day they were really short-staffed, so Ningning, on a whim, let herself serve a female makeup artist who was drinking alone in silence.

Only then was his "talent" finally discovered by the evil landlady.

In contrast, senior student Yu Xi—

The negative energy emanating from their body is inward-looking, only spreading out like a virus when it is not noticed by outsiders.

If I get close to her, I will inevitably be influenced by her.

I'll play her a proper piece later. I won't owe Lao Zhang a favor, but as for this side, even if she wants me to be her teammate again, I absolutely won't back down an inch.

Su Che had already thought of a solution, but simply smiled and shook his head in refusal.

Yu tide naturally wouldn't pressure him into anything, and thoughtfully turned her gaze downstairs as well.

The two listened patiently to all the live performances from all the teams on the field.

The host was the Minister of External Relations of Tianhe Art College. At the behest of a senior student, he held the microphone on stage and signaled to irrelevant people to leave in an orderly manner.

The joint performance has come to an end.

Before long, only the musicians who were performing and some staff members remained in the venue.

"Junior, it's time for your performance."

Yu tide suddenly stood up and spoke to him in a slightly expectant tone.

"Ah."

It had been a long time since Su Che had performed a solo electric piano piece on such a stage.

Now that he had the opportunity for rehabilitation, he naturally became poised and confident, carrying the punk female guitarist's grass-green PRS on his back.

He grabbed the connecting cable and the pick, and headed straight downstairs.

Click, hiss, hiss—

He connected the electron tube box.

Since I didn't bring any effects and didn't want to use someone else's matrix, I directly chose to screw in a super pure JCM 80s overdrive tone on the big Marshall on the stage, while also adding a low cut to the equalizer.

"Senior, I'm going to start now."

He finished adjusting the equipment in one go, then turned to look at the slightly glaring center of the second floor.

"Um, do you need some background music?"

"No need, the background music is boring."

"Huh? So what you mean is?"

"Would you like to recreate that original piece? I'll play the lead, and you can play the rhythm."

Before Yu tide could finish speaking, Su Che stood under the spotlight and calmly extended an invitation to the young girls from the "Water Color" band who were standing side by side on the stage.

"!!"

The girls were flattered and overwhelmed upon hearing this.

They quickly exchanged a glance.

Team leader Wang Meng and lead singer Ling Yao nodded, and the other two musicians also had no objections.

"Okay! We're willing to accompany you."

The live performance felt much more immersive than the pre-recorded accompaniment. Su Che smiled under the bright spotlights.

Watching the girls return to the stage,

It gives off a vibe of an older brother leading a little girl to recreate a mistake.

The women were unaware that

This is a rare opportunity for free on-site teaching.

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