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

The two moved from the flower bed to a bench not far from the school, where they enjoyed the pleasant afternoon sunshine under the trees.

"Great, no one is taking up seats here today."

"is it?"

"Hmm, it's always been with my partner before, I don't know what happened this time. Maybe it's because God didn't want me to skip class for nothing, so He gave me some special rewards, hehe."

"..."

Su Che watched the cheerful girl, who was devouring the bread he had bought for her without any regard for her image.

He didn't even notice that his lips were covered in cream.

Can't help laughing.

Subconsciously, I raised my hand and extended my thumb.

Like treating a child, they wiped away the white from her cheeks.

"Yuan Xiao, do you also wolf down your food at home?"

Before she could finish speaking, the girl's face flushed instantly, like a grapefruit, and she mechanically turned her head and said:

"W-what?! I was at home... I ate so well! I... I..."

"You don't eat much, right?"

Su Che looked at her little expression and immediately saw through her secret.

"!"

Upon hearing this, Yuan Xiao immediately panicked, waving his hand dismissively, "How could that be? My family isn't short of money. If all else fails, I can sell the paintings on the wall; each painting can fetch several thousand..."

"Don't."

Su Che thought to himself, "That thing is guaranteed to be worth tens of thousands, maybe even hundreds of thousands. If you sell it for a few thousand, you might not even break even on the frame of the oil painting..."

“You don’t eat much, and when you do eat, you force yourself to eat. I can tell that, otherwise you wouldn’t be so thin.”

"Nonsense! I'm not small at all! Don't look down on me!"

The girl reacted strongly, puffing out her chest, but her breasts were not yet fully developed.

But he still wouldn't admit defeat, and tried to salvage the situation by saying:

"Ache! You need to understand that people constantly improve! The body is the same! It all takes time! Do you understand what I mean!"

"Mmm, mmm."

Su Che nodded, smiling without saying a word.

"Stop staying up late, and you can still make the most of the time before puberty ends." He looked towards the distant horizon.

"...Hmph! Just you wait and see! I can definitely do it!"

Since the master had given the instruction, the night owl who used to appear at three in the morning resolutely decided to give up this profession and become a good child who goes to bed early from now on.

The two chatted for a while, finished lunch, and then got down to business regarding the band.

"You didn't reply to me last night, Che. What do you think of... Ling and the others' playing? Do I really have a chance to compete with them?"

The child is the type who is closed off from information. Because he was cyberbullied, he rarely visits the school's forums and online communities. After all, every time he goes there, there are classmates making loud noises about crickets, which can easily lead to social withdrawal.

It takes only a mouth to spread a rumor, but debunking it requires a lot of legwork.

Yuan Xiao chose to wait for Su Che to feed her.

"contend?"

Su Che smiled and said, "Be more confident, change it to defeat."

He held up four fingers and said with a slightly serious expression, "Four months. You will have one class with me every week, do six days of homework, and practice for at least 1-2 hours every day. The rest of the time is up to you. I guarantee that you can put pressure on Ling Yao without taking any detours."

"Hey?! Really?! Ah Che, how do you know her full name? Is her name Ling Yao?"

The girl's eyes shone brightly, filled with curiosity and hope for her future spiritual practice.

"Well, don't worry about the details. I've roughly arranged it based on my schedule. I work on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and I have other classes on Saturdays. I might also work part-time on Sundays. So, we'll choose either Tuesday or Thursday to have classes dynamically."

As for the time, I can come to your house after school, or you can come with me to the nearby "Grammy" to rent a rehearsal room for practice. I know the owner there, and he can give me a 50% discount.

Su Che carefully presented the entire process plan.

"!!"

When Yuan Xiao heard that he had already arranged things to this extent, how could he possibly be unwilling?

Her eyes widened instantly, she let out a double sigh like a cat, nodded, and stretched out her little hand to assure Su Che:

"loyalty!"

"Homework will definitely be completed!"

"If it's not finished..."

"I'll let A-Che punish me! I'll accept any punishment! Even if A-Che strangles me to death! Even if he strangles me until I suffocate! I will never say a word 'no'!"

……

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Chapter 60: Everything was prepared beforehand, but the tactics were completely ruined afterward! (4K two-in-one)

A midday spent with Yuan Xiao is always interesting and lively.

The key point is "not being alone".

Su Che clearly remembered that in the past, after class at school, he would feel bored and didn't want to go to the cafeteria to eat; he had little appetite.

At times like these, I'll find a quiet corner, pick up my laptop, and start typing away; time will fly by.

This is true in summer, and it is also true in winter.

Such passing of time is not something one can remember.

If every day is the same, over time it will be erased from your memory, leaving nothing behind.

Today, simply stepping out of the cage brought genuine joy to the child who desperately needed love. This was just a small thing for Su Che, but the positive feedback truly exceeded his expectations.

"Yuan Xiao said she would practice the piano diligently, but why does it feel like... her eyes kept darting around when she said that, as if she had some bad intentions?"

Su Che embarked on his return journey, reflecting on his interaction with the little bird.

The two agreed that this week they would first move the equipment and set up everything Yuan Xiao needed in her huge basement, and then clean up the downstairs a bit to prepare for the regular classes to come.

I was already exhausted after helping her tidy up the next floor last time, let alone cleaning the basement...

This is another huge project.

"On the other hand, wealthy people who buy houses with basements on the ground floor often fail to make full use of the space below, mostly turning it into storage, gyms, home theaters, or even secret cells, which is a complete waste..."

"With Yuan Xiao's qualifications, if the entire basement were converted into a rehearsal room..."

"Does that mean that even if she has a team in the future, she can use her house as a base and save a lot on rent for the rehearsal room?"

Su Che thought of a problem that ordinary bands simply couldn't easily balance.

For a typical college student forming a band, rehearsal fees can easily reach several hundred yuan. Even if four or five people split the cost, rehearsing for an afternoon can still cost over a hundred yuan per person.

In Tianhai City, a rehearsal room costing 120 yuan per hour is barely usable, with tube amplifiers and a decent drum kit.

Grammy Music Store is a niche, high-end venue. It's essentially a music store, and its popularity relies entirely on word-of-mouth.

"Sure enough, kids from wealthy families have a much higher starting line when it comes to music..."

Su Che shook his head and continued to ponder Yuan Xiao's growth path.

The venue rental fee threshold is eliminated directly.

Now, I will erase the detours I took in learning the piano.

[All she needs to do now is diligently follow the steps, and she will surely shine after just a few months of training, impressing her old teammates.]

Su Che was very confident about this.

When we were chatting just now, I asked her if she needed anything else besides proving herself, especially regarding her future development. Yuan Xiao shook her head repeatedly, indicating that she had no idea.

Regarding college entrance examination results,

It's definitely not going to be much better. After all, she's at the bottom of the class, and it's almost impossible for her to get into a top university. At most, she can get into an art program.

Within the arts category, there are two further divisions: comprehensive arts and specialized arts.

When asked, Yuan Xiao said she had absolutely no interest in "music academy".

"They demand high-level piano skills every day there! To be honest, I'm not that passionate about playing; I just want to play in a band, have friends, that's all!"

The child's words almost indicate that her pursuit of technical skills is only at the "Band level," and she has no intention of pursuing a career in the industry, such as music production or recording and mixing like her mother.

So, to summarize, her goal is:

1. A full team with all teammates.

2. Go on stage. Choose the most dazzling stage possible.

3. Tell everyone that you're not bad.

Su Che slowed his pace and looked at the green leaves in the distance.

"At my pace, I can definitely help her achieve these milestones, but it will take one step at a time."

In theory, we should start looking for suitable teammates for her now.

"In my opinion... if An Qing makes some progress, she would be a good first choice."

Su Che pondered and concluded that "newbie with newbie" was the best combination.

This would save the team from the resentment and mental strain caused by experienced members mentoring newcomers, effectively avoiding a lot of trouble.

As long as everyone is a complete novice and starts from scratch, it doesn't matter who wins or loses.

He nodded to himself:

"Gu Zhi is also a good candidate for bass. Although she has been playing guitar for a while, switching instruments is like starting all over again. If she is interested in forming a new band, we can ask her."

Su Che began to make his plans.