Will the plagiarism girl be a substitute for the preference for women?

Li Xi clenched his fists, struggling internally for a moment.

Unwilling to leave the band, yet wanting to pursue their own dreams, they were forced to practice for them...

It seems I'm even worse than Xiangzi.

??snort……

"We participate in the performance."

Chapter 155 Whom Does He Represent?

"Okay, then I'll arrange your band's spot for now."

Rinrinko clasped her hands together and made a quick decision.

"But speaking of which, have you decided on a band name yet?"

"Well……"

Lixi lowered his head and imagined for a moment: a band scheduled between PopiPa's performance, if listed as "unnamed" on the program, would, at best, create a sense of mystery; at worst, it would make the band seem a bit too casual.

"Sorry, we haven't decided yet."

Rinrin shook her head and said gently, "It's okay, you can think about it slowly, but let's focus on the performance preparations."

"Um……"

After saying goodbye to Rinrinko, Riki remained standing in the same spot.

Her decision to participate in the performance on her own was like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, creating ripples that left her in turmoil.

While it hasn't reached the point of "going all out," the thought of the band members training harder because of her... it's not just pure guilt. It's too complicated...

Just as China was about to leave, she saw that Riki was still troubled by his state of mind, so she tried to ask him.

Do you feel overwhelmed?

"I'm fine..."

Lixi walked with feigned composure, appearing as if she did not want to rely on the care and comfort of others.

However, her gaze was not focused on the road, and her pace was not very even.

Sometimes I slow down, sometimes I stop and open my phone to try and distract myself, but then I just swipe left and right across the screen, my thoughts still wandering around my own realization.

When China followed her, she found a way out and offered her a solution.

"To keep the band going, you have to push everyone to work harder, which is what a team leader should do."

"After all, this isn't a school club activity, it's a performance. We have to think about becoming popular as soon as possible, otherwise we can't keep failing to even make back the ticket revenue."

Li Xi's purple eyes, which had been dazed and trembling just moments before, gradually hardened.

She nodded and said:

“I promised Deng that I would be in a band for life, and Su Shi promised me that too.”

"Therefore, we should work hard and seize the opportunities we deserve."

Just now, she was indeed being a bit too hard on herself, constantly thinking that she was making the decision on her own.

But she was simply doing what she was supposed to do to fulfill her promise of "being in a band for life".

However, it seems that China's words just now have led me astray.

"Why did you just say I was going to compromise for the band members, and now you're saying I'm doing what a leader should do?"

Lixi turned to the side, her eyes flashing with a questioning edge.

"After experiencing the disbandment and reformation of the band, I, Deng, and Su Shi were determined to continue the band well... They will also be willing to cooperate with my decision."

"I didn't need to leave the band to find someone more proactive and hardworking."

Perhaps it was the lingering inferiority complex that made her speak with little confidence, and China nodded earnestly in agreement.

Li Xi continued:

"I can't say anything about Wildcat, who joined midway; her personality has always been eccentric."

"In retrospect, the only person you mentioned who asked me to compromise for was your friend Ai Yin."

Li Xi's tone grew increasingly forceful, making no attempt to conceal his true intentions and stating them bluntly:

"According to your current logic, I don't need to compromise. Instead, you should tell Ai Yin that if you want to form a band again, you have to take it seriously! Don't always think about procrastinating and doing things half-heartedly. Don't wait until you lose money on ticket sales to regret it!"

After saying all that in one breath, Lixi raised her head, took a few deep breaths, and only gradually calmed down when the ceiling light in her vision was no longer blurry and double-image.

After clearly stating my attitude, the frustration in my heart lessened considerably.

Li Xi stood with his hands on his hips, still looking at Qian Nai with a stern gaze, while the latter remained calm.

Hopefully, this composure is a calm and collected demeanor, not indifference, and certainly not an attempt to imitate Hailing's frivolousness.

Suddenly, China turned her head slightly and curled one corner of her mouth, which reminded Lixi of Hailing even more.

Damn it, why did I have to study such a terrible thing...?

While Li Xi was internally complaining, Qian Nai asked:

"If Aine doesn't meet your standards, would you try to get rid of her?"

“I won’t drive her away,” Li Xi replied immediately and firmly. “She, like you, has helped Deng a lot, allowing him to regain his confidence to rebuild the band.”

Then, she gritted her teeth again when she brought this up.

She couldn't betray her duty by kicking away Aine, the one who had been helping her.

However, in order for the band to continue operating, she found it difficult to be lenient with Aiyin's slackness in practice.

At most, we'll simplify the sheet music for Ai Yin while ensuring the quality of the performance.

So, all I need to do is ask someone else for help...

“I’ve noticed that Aine has become much more motivated since you came to the practice room, as have Akari and Sose… Are you free tomorrow?” Riki asked softly.

Just like Xiangzi was to them, it's as if plants gain the motivation to grow when they see light... It's truly magical.

"Um……"

China tidied her hair and thought for a moment.

I should go with my sister tomorrow to look for a drummer they're still looking for.

And the person in front of her... unless China is a madwoman who wants to persecute Tama and Suze, she would never steal Riki away.

“I might not be free tomorrow,” China said, averting her gaze. “However, I will give Aine a good talking-to so she can keep up with your plans.”

"Thank you..." Riki's hand, which was between her and China, rubbed together as she spoke. "Well then, shall we say goodbye?"

"How about we talk about fan fiction?" China asked.

"I'm not talking."

Lixi answered instinctively, but quickly added, somewhat deliberately,

"I don't understand any of this. I spend all my time practicing drums and learning music composition. How would I have time to look at these things?"

As she said this, her pupils unconsciously flickered left and right.

"All right"

China was not disappointed; instead, she gave a sly smile.

She put her hands behind her back, strode confidently a few meters away from Li Xi, and then suddenly turned back and said:

"Then I'll use you and Aine to represent Yan Yuan for now~"

"what?"

Lixi quickly turned around, only to see Qiannai running away in a flash.

The impulse in her heart was like a flame whipped up by a gale, shooting upwards rapidly. She wanted nothing more than to chase after that figure, grab him, and teach him a good lesson.

But this would expose another side of me, so I had to swallow my anger.

Seriously, even generations can go astray.

……

After running a few dozen meters as a symbolic gesture, China gradually slowed down.

She looked up and saw that the sky had quietly sunk into twilight, with a few white stars, like tiny pearls, gently inlaid on the deep brocade of the night sky.

This reminded him of the promotional idea that Deng had suggested in the practice room: projecting the band's huge name into the starry sky.

But how can this romantic idea be fulfilled?

Just as she was lost in thought, a red light that flickered intermittently in the starry sky quietly caught China's eye.

"Drones..."

Chapter 156 Better Meow Dream

As the drone's lights flashed in Chizuru's eyes, an idea suddenly popped into her head.

A surge of excitement welled up inside her, and Qian Nai couldn't wait to pick up her phone, her fingertips dancing lightly across the screen as she contacted Xiangzi.

"Xiao Xiang, where are you?"

"what happened?"

"I have an awesome promotional plan for my band!"

Xiangzi wasn't immediately curious about Qiannai's plan, but instead asked, "Wait, are you back in the inpatient department now?"

"I'm going to go and complete the discharge procedures. The nights during Golden Week are definitely best spent at home playing games!"

You'd better listen to the doctor's advice.

After sending this instruction, Xiangzi sent a map coordinate.

"This is my newly chosen rental apartment. There's a fried chicken shop nearby. Let me know when you're almost there."

After looking at the map, China realized that this location was closer to Haneoka Academy than Akabane Ward, where Shoko had lived before.

I also took a 360-degree panoramic view of the surrounding buildings and environment, and it was much better than the previous low-rent area.

However, given the salary China is currently paying, if Shoko wants a higher quality of life, she could choose Shinjuku Ward in southern Haneoka, which is also the area where China currently lives.

"Still unwilling to spend money...?"

When Xiangzi mentioned wanting to move, we should have found a way to help her rent a place near her home, so that they could spend more time together on their way to and from school.

When it came time for a two-person live stream, Xiangzi found it easier to "commut to and from get off work."

Is it too late to persuade them now?

……

Upon entering the fried chicken shop, China looked around. Shoko was sitting at the second table on the left by the window, her chin resting on her clasped hands, looking anxious.

"I never expected my sister to come and eat high-calorie food."

Xiangzi lowered his hands, pursed his lips with a hint of helplessness, seemingly because some of his intentions had not been understood.

"Um, sis, you're not... "

China looked at her seat again.

Is this a tribute to Breaking Bad?

She suddenly looked towards the kitchen with feigned fear.

"Wait, the owner of this fried chicken shop wouldn't be..."

Xiangzi held up five fingers, indicating that the immersion in the atmosphere could stop, then she returned to her usual calm expression and sighed softly:

"I didn't expect you to guess such an obscure thing..."

??ah?

Chika was surprised. She thought that Xiangzi was tense because of something on his mind, so she wanted to make a joke to distract him.

I never imagined Xiangzi was really acting like a teenager...

So China smiled and touched her head, saying, "After all, we're sisters, so it's natural that we're on the same wavelength."

"It's not natural; I have no idea what kind of promotional plan you're talking about."