MYGO's guitarist has ice attribute bonus

Mu paused in her packing motion and raised her head. Her eyes, which were usually calm, clearly reflected the mixed expression of anticipation and uneasiness on Aine's face.

She frowned almost subconsciously, worry clouding her eyes, and her gaze fell on Aine's fingers - those hands that once plucked the strings flexibly, although they can now move normally, still need to slowly recover.

“Aine-chan…you,” her voice was soft, but contained an undeniable rejection, “you’re still in the recovery period.”

She couldn't forget how weak Aine used to be, the one who couldn't take any possible risks, and she didn't want to see that again.

“Ah, this!” Aine immediately sat up straight and explained eagerly, “I asked Dr. Yamada about this yesterday! He said that as long as the exercises aren’t too intense and the duration isn’t too long, and a gradual approach is completely fine!”

She stretched out her hands and flexed her fingers, as if to demonstrate their flexibility. "Look, I have no problem with my daily life now! It's just... I haven't practiced in a while, so my fingers might be a little rusty."

Mu was silent for a moment, then said softly, "Really?"

“Yes.” Aine nodded heavily. “Doctor Yamada said that proper exercise will help with nerve recovery! Really…”

Mu's gaze lingered for a moment on Aine's fingers. Those hands, once pale and weak due to illness, had now regained their healthy color and vitality.

Silence flowed in the air for a few seconds, with only the sound of the wind blowing. Mu's eyes slowly moved between Aine's expectant face and the guitar in the corner.

Eventually, that mist of worry lifted, replaced by a deeper, softer emotion.

"...I understand." Mu finally nodded gently, her voice still very soft. She stood up, walked to the corner, and gently took the guitar.

“Let’s try a simple chord first.” Mu sat down next to Aine again, their shoulders almost touching.

"Hmm!" Aiyin's eyes lit up instantly. She almost held her breath and carefully stretched out her hand to take the guitar. Her fingertips trembled with an almost piousness as they gently touched the cold strings.

Try playing a C chord.

“Hmm…my fingers are a little stiff.” Aine frowned.

Mu stretched out her hand, and gently covered the back of Aine's hand with her slender fingers. Her movements were extremely gentle, with an almost caring strength, ensuring that Aine would not feel uncomfortable due to excessive force.

Aine's skin was warm, but Mu's fingertips were slightly cold. The moment they touched, Aine subconsciously flinched, then smiled again, "Mumu's hands are so cold."

"Really..." Mu blinked, but she didn't have the extra thought to consider whether her hands were cold.

"Here...relax a little." Mu's voice was almost next to Aine's ear, and his breath brushed against her earlobe.

Mu gently held her fingertips and adjusted her position: "Aine-chan, relax your wrists."

“Yeah.” Aine nodded. She raised her eyes to look at Mu’s profile, the corners of her mouth curled up slightly, “Mumu was so serious when he played the guitar… It was so beautiful.”

Mu's breathing hitched slightly, and his ears turned even redder: "Aine-chan... practice guitar."

"it is good."

Aine tried her best to follow along, and although her fingers weren't as nimble as before, her sense of rhythm was still good.

Every time she successfully pressed the keys, even if the tone was not full enough, her face would be filled with childlike pure joy. She would be immersed in the dialogue between her fingertips and the strings, and in the emotion of playing the guitar again.

Mu's eyes hardly left Aine.

The light from the setting sun filtered through the gaps in the curtains and fell on Aine's profile. Her eyelashes looked especially soft in the light.

She looked at the focused profile of the pink-haired girl in front of her, and an indescribable sense of satisfaction and pure joy quietly flowed in Mu's heart.

Aine-chan... has found her old self again... I'm so happy for her.

Mu looked at her, and the corners of his mouth rose unconsciously - such time was like a stolen gift.

"What are you laughing at, Mumu?" Aine suddenly asked.

"Nothing." Mu lowered his head and looked at Aine's hands plucking the strings. "...I just think that Aine-chan's guitar sound is very nice."

Hearing this, Aine let out a satisfied smile, "Right, right? Mumu, my C chord is still pretty good, right?"

"Ah."

"Then after we finish learning the knowledge points, we can practice guitar, okay?"

"Okay." Mu nodded. He felt so happy to be able to look at her like this and accompany her to feel the joy of touching the guitar again.

Chapter 424 Hailing's Ability to Act

Aiyin stood at the door of Hailing's rental house, which was so small that she could only turn around, and looked around the room a little awkwardly.

Although it was a rental house, it was completely different from Chuhua’s warm home. The walls were not even painted.

The furniture was simple, almost shabby: a single bed, a desk, a chair, and a simple wardrobe. The only thing that could be called decorative was a bunch of dried lavender flower specimens hung on the wall and framed in a simple photo frame. The specimens stood out against the cold, gray background.

"Come in." Hailing's voice came from behind, calm, neat and clean.

She stepped aside to let Aine in and closed the door behind her.

Aine’s gaze involuntarily fell on the bouquet of lavender again, and the corners of her mouth couldn’t help but curl up with a hint of surprise: “This… you still have it?”

She remembered clearly that it was on the eve of her operation that she gave Hailing the lavender specimen she got in the UK.

Hailing's gaze followed Aiyin's ascent to the bouquet of dried flowers. Her expression remained unchanged. She simply nodded slightly, her voice steady as she said, "Yes, this is what you gave me before the surgery."

Hailing paused, then turned her gaze back to Aine's face. Something in her eyes seemed to flash across her face, so fast that it was hard to grasp it. "I can't bear to throw it away."

The words "I can't bear to part with you" made Hailing so angry that she burst into tears. The umbrella incident came out with a special weight.

Aine felt as if her heart was gently bumped, and a surge of warmth instantly rushed to her cheeks.

Although Hailing didn't express much emotion to herself, her feelings were always direct. The word "I can't bear to let go" was almost equivalent to the most passionate confession to her.

Aine felt her cheeks getting hot. She lowered her head a little embarrassedly, her fingers unconsciously twisting the corner of her clothes.

Just as Aiyin lowered her head slightly out of shyness, a slightly cool and soft touch gently landed on her forehead and then disappeared - it was Hailing's kiss.

The kiss came suddenly and naturally, but it was so light that it almost seemed like an illusion, yet it was filled with Hailing's deep feelings.

"Let's start studying." Hailing's tone was calm, as if the kiss and the words "I can't bear to leave" were just Aiyin's illusion.

Hailing walked to the desk, pulled out the only chair, motioned for Aiyin to sit down, and stood aside.

Aine touched the cheek that had been kissed, and it seemed as if a slightly cool touch and a strange burning sensation still lingered there.

She calmed herself down, suppressed the throbbing in her heart, sat down at the desk, and took out her textbooks and notes.

Hailing's teaching style is just like her personality: she won't patiently guide students like Sushi, nor will she quietly accompany them like Mu. She only seeks the fastest and most efficient action.

"This is wrong." Hailing pointed at a definition that Aiyin had just written, her tone calm but with unquestionable authority.

She leaned over, her slender fingers touching the pages of the book. She was so close that Aine could smell the faint, cool, metallic scent on her body.

"Look at the definition of mitosis in the textbook..."

Hailing's explanations were clear and logical, and her speech was not fast, but every time she spoke, Aine could feel that invisible sense of oppression.

Aiyin knew very well that once Hailing got into the mood, her aura became strong, as if she was facing a task that needed to be completed quickly, rather than a lover who needed to be treated gently.

During this time, she would directly interrupt Aine's thoughts, point out her mistakes, and demand immediate corrections without any unnecessary comfort or preparation.

However, Aiyin also keenly realized that Hailing's dominance was measured. The questions she raised were all within the scope of Aiyin's understanding and solution. The mistakes she pointed out were precise but not harsh. Her requirements were strict but not excessive.

And, when Aiyin truly understood and quickly grasped the key points she pointed out, a barely perceptible glint of approval would flash across Hailing’s eyes.

This gave Aine a strange sense of peace of mind—although it was stressful, she knew the direction was right, and that Hailing was controlling the pace and wouldn't let her get truly confused or frustrated.

Aiyin has a strong learning ability and quick thinking. Coupled with Hailing's direct and decisive teaching method, her efficiency is surprisingly high.

The rustling sound of the pen tip scratching across the paper, Hailing's low and steady explanation, and Aiyin's occasional questions filled this simple rental house.

Finally, Aine closed the last notebook and breathed a long sigh of relief. A smile of relief and a hint of pride appeared on her face. "Done! Teacher Hailing, today's task is completed!"

She turned her head, wanting to seek some affirmation from Hailing, even if it was just a "hmm".

However, she was not greeted with words.

The moment Aine turned her head, Hailing moved.

Hailing's movements were as fast as lightning. She placed one hand on Aine's shoulder and almost at the same time, she grasped her waist with the other hand, exerting force cleanly and efficiently.

Aiyin felt dizzy and before she could even scream, she was thrown onto the single bed by an unquestionable force. Her back sank into the not-so-soft mattress, and in front of her was Hailing's face looking down at her.

The light from the simple incandescent lamp on the ceiling of the rental house was mostly blocked by Hailing's figure, casting a large shadow on Aine's face. At this moment, Hailing's eyes were filled with extremely aggressive concentration.

Her hand was still firmly on Aine's shoulder, and her other hand was on the bed, keeping Aine completely under her control.

Hailing lowered her head slightly, her gaze fixed on Aine’s grey eyes that were wide open with shock.

Her voice was a little deeper than when she was teaching just now. It still carried that strange calmness, but underneath the calmness surged a strong possessive desire, which clearly reached Aine's ears: "Today, you can belong to me, right?"

Aiyin was completely stunned, her mind was blank, and only the words Hailing had just said echoed in her ears.

Although she had always known that Hailing had a strong personality, was highly proactive, and was never ambiguous in her feelings... she had never imagined that Hailing's strength could be so... so overwhelmingly aggressive!

Although there had been precedents before, that was after consulting with me... Although not a complete consultation, it at least gave me a few seconds to prepare. In contrast, now...

The strength and warmth of Hailing's palms remained on her shoulders and waist, and Aine could clearly feel the oppressive feeling that belonged only to Hailing, looming from above.

Aiyin looked at Hailing's face so close to her, her heart beating violently in her chest, almost bursting out of her chest.

Seeing Aiyin like this, Hailing's lips curled up slightly. She raised her hand and placed it on Aiyin's cheek, gently stroking it: "Aiyin, I'm welcome."

Chapter 425 Can I rehearse with you?

After school, the coffee shop on the second floor of RiNG was filled with the aroma of roasted coffee and the fragrance of parfait. Aiyin pushed open the glass door and glanced at the familiar place - the members of mygo were already waiting for her there.

Su Shi was quietly stirring the hot Earl Grey tea, Li Xi had his arms folded across his chest, not knowing what he was thinking about, Deng was holding his notebook but seemed a little absent-minded, and Lenai was eating matcha parfait.

"Everyone!" Aine's voice was filled with a barely perceptible joy, and she quickly walked over and sat down.

"Aine-chan?" Deng raised his head, his clear eyes filled with inquiry, "Why are you so anxious to find us today? What's going on?"

As early as this morning, Aiyin sent a message to the mygo group on her phone - "Is everyone free after school today? If possible, let's meet at RiNG."

Hearing Deng's question, Aine took a deep breath and placed her hands on the table, her fingertips slightly curled up due to nervousness: "Well... I want to... give it a try and rehearse with everyone."

The air freezes.

"No!" Li Xi answered almost instantly, firmly opposing it.

Her brows were knitted together, and her voice was filled with undeniable toughness: "Are you kidding? How long after being discharged from the hospital are you thinking about rehearsing?"

The scene of Aine collapsing on the stage last time was buried deep in her memory, unable to be erased or forgotten.

Deng flinched at Riki's intense reaction. She looked at Aine and said in a timid voice, filled with worry, "Aine-chan... why are you suddenly...?"

If this is their lifelong practice in the band, then they can wait until she is well before rehearsing. The time difference in between is not a problem at all.

Su Shi stopped stirring the black tea, her long eyelashes drooping, hiding the emotions surging in her eyes. She didn't say anything, but just looked at Ain quietly with a complicated look.

Only Lenai's lazy, heterochromatic eyes suddenly lit up surprisingly when she heard the word "rehearsal".

She sat up abruptly, her ladle dropping to the table with a thud. She stared directly at Aine, her voice filled with pure excitement and desire, "Aine! Rehearse!"

"Wild cat!" Li Xi glanced at Lenai in reproach.

Seeing Li Xi's look, Lenai sat back in her seat angrily, picked up the long spoon that fell on the table, and continued to eat the unfinished matcha parfait.

Aine knew that Rikki's reaction was inevitable. She met Rikki's stern gaze and tried to make her voice sound believable: "Rikki, I know you're worried. But, Dr. Yamada told me."

She paused and emphasized, "As long as the intensity is not too high and the time is well controlled, short-term practice is allowed and may even help restore coordination."

Li Xi, Deng and Su Shi looked at each other, their eyes full of suspicion.

What did Dr. Yamada say? Was it true? Or was it just a white lie that Aine had deliberately woven?

Perhaps it was because they knew Aine too well that they did not believe her easily for a while.

"It's true!" Aine saw through their doubts and added hastily, her cheeks flushed slightly with anxiety. "If you don't believe me, you can... uh, the day before yesterday! The day before yesterday, I practiced guitar with Mumu for a while! Mumu can testify to this!"

"Mumu won't lie..."

The name "Mu", Su Shi's fingers holding the handle of the cup tightened almost imperceptibly. The day before yesterday... Aine-chan and Xiao Mu... practiced guitar?

After a brief silence, Su Shi finally raised her head. She met Aine's eyes, and before Riki could open her mouth to object strongly again, she said in an unusually calm voice, yet with a certain decisiveness, "Okay."

"Su Shi?!" Li Xi turned to look at her in disbelief, his voice rising with a hint of anger, "Have you forgotten?! Last time, it was you who allowed her to go on stage! And what happened?! Right on stage..."

Her words stopped abruptly, the horrible picture stuck in her throat, making her face pale.

Upon hearing this, Su Shi's face instantly lost its color and his lips were pressed into a pale straight line.

Li Xi's words were like a poisoned dagger, piercing the most vulnerable part of Su Shi's heart. She couldn't refute it; it was the truth. She clenched her hands under the table into fists, her nails digging deep into her palms.

Aiyin's heart tightened as she saw Su Shi's pale face and tightly pursed lips, and also saw the fear and anger in Riki's eyes.

She stretched out her hand and gently placed it on Rikki's clenched fist. Her voice was soft and gentle, with soothing and assurance: "Rikki, I know you are worried about me. Last time... it was an accident..."

"Accident?" Li Xi interrupted Aiyin, "There's no such thing as an accident. No means no."

"Rikki... this time will be different, I promise, it's just a try, the intensity will be very low, just two songs... just two songs will be fine, just to... get back a little bit of feeling." Aine gently stroked Rikki's hand, her eyes earnest and sincere.