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

This was the first time she had ever heard of such inside information.

After all, I don't have such extensive connections in the industry, and I gave up on music a long time ago, so I know nothing about such celebrities in the music industry.

"So... that gifted junior who loved to sleep everywhere was actually this amazing..."

For Lian Ya

Lin Xiao's only memory of her was that she was constantly yawning during her performance on stage, and immediately after the show, she found a bench, lay down, and fainted...

The interval between her performance, leaving the stage, and falling asleep is no more than 10 minutes, which is incredibly fast.

The "Mosse" mentioned by the senior student is a piano brand that all music students are familiar with. It has reached the pinnacle of piano making skills decades ago, and a grand piano can sell for one or two million, which is quite extravagant.

In recent years, it is said that they have opened up the guitar and bass manufacturing market, developed new processes, and are now recruiting top musicians to audition and endorse their products.

Those who pass will reportedly receive a limited-edition, first-generation "Mosse" weapon...

If I remember correctly...

When Lian Ya was in her first year of high school...

It seems that it already is...

He acquired a black "trophy" named "Nightingale".

"Yes, she's quite sleepy, probably due to the side effects of the medication."

In short, my father had some connection with the Mosse family elders. All of my pianos were acquired through his persuasion and at great expense, having them brought back from the factory for internal display.

As Yu tide spoke, she walked to the French windows, stepping barefoot onto the carpet embroidered with a mermaid holding a crystal bottle.

His right arm was slightly raised, his five fingers caressing the black, ultra-luxury grand piano beside him.

Looking at the letters on the logo,

A slight sigh.

"Senior, you seem to be troubled... Is there anything I can do for you?"

Observing people's expressions and expressions is one of Lin Xiao's best skills.

She could tell that Yu tide seemed to be comparing her to her junior, Lian Ya...

The result of the comparison was obvious: the senior student lost.

The senior student losing to the junior student really makes her full of resentment and her behavior becomes increasingly strange.

No. No, no.

[...According to Xiao Lü from the music department, my senior participated in some kind of spokesperson audition competition two years ago...]

Wait, could this be the one hosted by "Mosse"?

A chill ran down her spine.

Suddenly, everything was connected.

I still remember when Yu tide took many original works to participate in a competition, and even passed the most difficult stage of live performance, receiving unanimous praise from many professional judges.

But in the end, the person in charge's words, "Your feeling is off; it lacks soul," reduced all her efforts to ashes...

【hiss.】

Lin Xiao pondered deeply and soon discovered the key point—

[Junior student Lian Ya obtained the divine artifact, indicating that she passed the test and gained the master's approval;]

[The senior student was ultimately rejected and failed to win the prize. She could only rely on her family's vast network of connections and gold coins to buy the "Mosse" artifact... In that case...]

The difference between the two is immediately apparent.

Of course there are.

As expected, Yu tide interrupted her thoughts and got straight to the point.

Her alluring eyes fixed on the seemingly soft-spoken secretary before her, probing each word with meticulous care:

"You studied jazz drums in high school, but then you gave it up, right?"

"Ah...I..."

In an instant, Lin Xiao's gaze began to wander elsewhere.

They seem very resistant to this topic.

"Your academic performance was the best in your class, and due to the rarity of drummers and the added advantage of female drummers, you became a highly sought-after figure in your school at the time, in the eyes of everyone who wanted to start a band and play electric instruments. Am I right?"

It was as if I were looking at a naked young body.

Yu tide pressed forward, asking questions step by step:

"You rejected everyone, not because you disliked them, but because each rehearsal involved splitting the rehearsal fees, as well as expenses for the drum room, team building meals, and other social obligations, which prevented you from having fun. Am I right?"

"........."

Lin Xiao gripped her shattered phone tightly in her hand, took a few steps back,

My back was already against the wall, against the gilded wall covered with carved wallpaper.

"Senior, please stop. My family is indeed not well-off, but that's not why I don't play in a band..."

"You replied to a social media user on your social media account a while ago."

Although it was just insults, and you blocked him within minutes, I had someone investigate. It turns out that guy seems to be posting ads online about keeping female college students as mistresses; he's a middleman, and he even offered you tens of thousands of yuan for it. Even if you refused, you must have had some doubts, right? Otherwise, you wouldn't have sworn such outbursts, am I right?

"!I……"

Lin Xiao panicked.

The secrets hidden in his heart seemed to be peeled away layer by layer by Yu tide, revealing the darkest inferiority complex within.

"Senior...please don't make such assumptions without any basis."

Her speech quickened, and she repeatedly emphasized, "I would never do such a thing, not in the past, and not in the future. I cherish myself very much, and I have always protected myself since I was a child. I have never even had a boyfriend. So please stop investigating me. Please."

She was terrified by her senior's mysterious sources of information.

It was as if Yu tide was watching his every move.

Even with her back to him, he felt as if he were naked, completely transparent and empty, both inside and out.

"Xiaoxiao, it's alright. I'm glad you were able to pull yourself back from the brink."

After all, a girl as talented as you, who I don't dislike, would be perfect as a teammate.

Yu tide brought her pretty face close to hers, just three centimeters away, a smile playing on her lips:

"Listen carefully, I'll say it again. As long as you're willing to help me with things, more and bigger things, and keep all these things that are inconvenient for me to do personally a secret, then I can take care of your tuition fees next year, the year after, and even your living expenses. The premise is that you can perfectly complete the tasks I assign you."

All the leverage and bargaining chips are in Yu tide's hands.

Lin Xiao had no time to think.

Faced with immense temptation, pride ultimately cannot withstand reality.

They remained silent and gave up resisting.

His dejected expression seemed to convey, "Well, I know I don't have much of a choice."

She lowered her head, her eyes dim: "Senior, just tell me what you need."

"Hmm, I really like sensible children."

Yu tide smiled, picked up a promotional poster from the bar behind her, pinched it between two fingers, and handed it to Lin Xiao.

Lin Xiao subconsciously focused her gaze and saw the title above; its meaning was very clear—

"Mosse Band Endorsement Competition - First Quarter".

"Senior, this is..."

She looked up at the awards listed at the bottom of the flyer, puzzled.

I saw words like "support", "cultivate", "sponsor", "operate", and "plan".

Sure enough, Yu tide simply accepted the order and got straight to the point:

"I lost the individual endorsement competition to Miya, and I accept that."

"However, it's not that I have no chance."

She pointed to the poster.

"As you can see, after many years, Mosse has developed new products this year and is therefore recruiting musicians again in an attempt to build a brand new official team."

This will inevitably attract a large influx of young players.

"The timeframe is late summer, with preliminary rounds starting in September. I need to gather 4-5 usable teammates before then—"

A sinister glint flashed across Yu tide's face as she said:

"Vocal, lead vocals, bass, drums, plus my keyboard, and maybe a guitar if needed, I'm taking my team to challenge 'Mosse'."

I want to win the top prize and prove to those old fogies in the Mu family that I'm no worse than Lian Ya.

I can gather teammates, but Lian Ya is aloof and can only be a lone wolf. No matter how exquisite her playing skills or how high her talent, there's still a limit! So, Xiao Xiao—"

"Would you be willing to become my 'teammate,' rediscover your talent, and cooperate with me to bring Su Che into the team?"

……

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Chapter 57 The Blank Paper Secretary: Team Communication (Part 2)

Su Che felt a chill run down his back.

I always felt that although daily life on campus was ordinary and nothing seemed to happen on the surface,

But when I walk to and from school, I always feel like other people are staring at me from time to time...

Am I just imagining things...? Or is my problem more serious?

Since that performance, the hallucinations have become more and more frequent, causing Su Che to become cautious wherever he goes, no longer just looking at the ground.

Today is Friday.