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

The homeroom teacher took a gift box out of the drawer, which made China blink in surprise.

"This is……"

"It's a wearable sleep aid; I use it too. How's your sleep quality lately, Chika?"

"I slept better after taking the medicine."

"Well, it's best to take the medication as prescribed by the doctor. These kinds of devices can't replace medicine."

The homeroom teacher put the gift box into a discreet cloth bag.

"I was planning to deliver it next time I visit your home, otherwise it would easily arouse the curiosity of other students if you brought something out of your office... How about you come and pick it up after school?"

"Thank you... thank you, teacher."

Chinatsu has never been interested in these sleep aid bracelets, believing they are more of a placebo effect.

But as a gift from a teacher she had only known for a short time, it warmed her heart.

So, when the homeroom teacher mentioned the principles that weren't explicitly written in the school rules, did she mean how teachers should care for students?

I misunderstood...

"By the way, in one of my previous classes, there was a student with mental illness who gradually got better."

"Chika, please keep hope."

Hearing her teacher's encouragement, China felt a lump in her throat and said gratefully, "I will."

…………

In such a gentle environment, China had just done something risky, and her feelings were very complicated.

Back in the classroom, as soon as she sat down, she saw Xiangzi turn around and take out his phone to compare.

After turning on her phone, she asked Xiangzi, "What did you do this morning?"

When Xiangzi woke up this morning, he didn't see Qiannai by the bedside. There was only a note left that read, "I'm going for a morning run to lose weight. I'm going to run straight to school. I've already put breakfast in the warmer."

However, Xiangzi was not entirely convinced, especially after the robbery that had just occurred at the school gate, which made her even more uneasy.

"Sister, you don't think I'm a robber, do you?" China typed.

Xiangzi frowned at Qiannai's indecent behavior.

"With this kind of security incident happening now, I don't feel comfortable letting you travel alone."

"Next time you go for a morning run, wake me up too, and I'll exercise with you."

China had no choice but to accept her sister's meticulous care.

"Okay, then remember not to compose music so late. I woke up last night and saw you still at your computer desk when I went to the bathroom."

Moreover, Chika unexpectedly discovered that Shoko didn't seem to pay as much attention to her demeanor as before.

Before going to sleep, I saw Xiangzi sitting upright in the chair. When I woke up, I saw Xiangzi with his feet on the chair, curled up like a shrimp.

Perhaps because he spends all his time with China, he has gradually become less meticulous. However, his sitting posture is indeed quite conducive to thinking, although his spine looks like it's about to give a thumbs up.

"Okay, I will."

In order to get his sister to listen to him, Xiangzi had no choice but to heed her advice.

However, the thought of his younger sister, who lived with him and was such an excellent composer, inevitably brought up the pressure.

But it's not acceptable for China to use the computer as an excuse to slack off.

"You should write new songs to maintain your popularity. I can go back to my rented apartment to write them."

Xiangzi reminded him again, and at the same time, he added,

"When the other person is staying at home, make sure to close the doors and windows tightly at night. I will go to your house first before going to school in the morning, and then we will go out together."

Seeing her sister's exaggeratedly concerned words, China could sense how afraid she was of being kidnapped by the biker gang.

Sigh, there's nothing I can do. It's my own fault that my sister is worried about this.

……

After class, China went out of the classroom for some fresh air and naturally saw Aine from the next class coming out.

"China, have you heard...?"

"Was it a robbery at the school gate?"

"Yes! I was there at the time. I never expected to actually see a biker gang in real life!"

"Did the person who was robbed report it to the police?" China asked cautiously.

"I was too far away to know."

Ai Yin leaned closer and opened her phone, which contained a large group chat for Yuqiu students.

Someone inside said that the person involved did not call the police and also asked the school not to call the police, claiming that they were just filming a prank video.

Later in the chat, some people didn't believe it, thinking that the person involved was afraid of being retaliated against if they called the police.

Some astute individuals suspected that the person wearing a hooded mask was suspicious and that the stolen goods might be illegal.

[The incident is shrouded in mystery and seems poised to become the eighth greatest mystery in Yuqiu.]

The group chat was buzzing with discussion, with thousands of messages circulating.

"China, which possibility do you think it is?"

"Um..." Chizuru shook her head, feigning confusion. "It's hard to say, but judging from the group chat, everyone's playing on their phones during class..."

Then, she changed the subject.

"By the way, Xiao Aiyin, are you going to practice guitar at noon, or do you want to learn some spoken English?"

Chapter 214 My sister can satisfy you

"Um... I'll start by learning English."

The sudden change of topic did not distract Aine from the robbery, and she did not seem to care much about the lunch break activities.

First, the case itself is shrouded in mystery and no conclusion has been reached; second, it happened right in our neighborhood, and people will instinctively pay close attention to security incidents in their vicinity.

The whole break was filled with noisy chatter about this, and China realized that she should try to fit in and not stand out.

“Speaking of which, what’s Xiaodeng’s opinion on this? Her intuition is quite sharp in certain situations.” Ai Yin nodded: “Well, Xiaodeng’s analysis is that cash or valuables are usually kept in pockets or backpacks or shoulder bags, and black plastic bags… give people a feeling of being uneasy and not serious.”

Chika naturally chimed in, "Indeed, the first impression of a black plastic bag is that it wouldn't be used to carry valuables. If someone were to rob someone, they'd be robbing a shoulder bag, and a branded one at that. Besides, the person in question didn't look particularly wealthy, so there's no reason for them to be targeted by robbers."

Ai Yin clapped her hands: "Right? The more I think about it, the stranger it gets... Maybe they really were filming a prank video to record the students' reactions. There's no point in doing something so scary."

"Anyway, I should be careful when I go out, even though I don't have much cash in my bag..."

While the two were chatting, they noticed that all the teachers had gathered in the teaching affairs office.

The bell rang, and several minutes later the teacher entered the classroom to explain the situation before class began.

"In short, the school has confirmed that this was a prank. Please remember not to spread or believe rumors. Of course, everyone must be mindful of their personal safety; several cases have occurred recently during the Golden Week holiday..."

China pretended to listen attentively to the lesson, occasionally glancing furtively at a chat group called "Herbal Garden".

The same thing happened; the group chat was in an uproar, with thousands of chat records.

[Why did someone get their goods stolen?]

[Even if we snatch this bag of cough tablets, we can't sell many. Is this some kind of cutthroat competition from other companies?]

[They all ship via private message, so the buyer must have leaked the information, or they colluded with the group owner to snatch up the goods.]

[Group admin: Please be patient, we will ship the goods as scheduled. The buyer paid the deposit anonymously and in cryptocurrency, which is difficult to investigate. We cannot rule out the possibility of threats from competitors.]

Will it still be sent out without any problems?

These drug dealers may become more wary of anonymous payments in the future.

…………

When China walked out of the classroom at noon, she had a thoughtful look on her face.

"What's wrong?" Xiangzi noticed this.

"I'm thinking of a melody for a new song... I think I've got some inspiration."

Chika replied casually, then saw Akari also leave the classroom and immediately greeted her.

"Little Lamp~ Let's eat together."

"Um……"

Since that conversation under the overpass during Golden Week, Deng no longer cowered and lowered his head when he saw Xiangzi; he seemed more relaxed.

Xiangzi has become much more composed. He no longer waves and greets friends as enthusiastically as before, but he has been able to let go of his anxieties and indifference and smile, which has relieved Deng of a lot of worry.

She was very grateful to Chika for helping her reconcile with Shoko.

But a moment later, Deng inadvertently lowered his eyes, as if revealing some concerns.

Xiangzi's willingness to come to the live performance of Spring Day Shadows made Deng feel lucky and excited, but at the same time, she was also afraid that she would not sing well.

"The live show is coming up soon, and I probably won't have enough time to improve my singing in a short period of time..."

As they walked together, Deng muttered something to himself.

"The key is not whether you sing well or not, but whether you can sing it on stage."

Chinatsu, who is the "light" [music teacher], offered this explanation.

Xiangzi nodded: "Yes, it's enough to hear you sing this song live again."

At the same time, she also recalled a comment online after Crychic's debut performance: "[The lead singer is working too hard.]"

The arrangement of playing live at halftime against two well-known teams in PopiPa must be too much pressure for Deng, and he's probably afraid of receiving those kinds of comments again.

For band members, learning to maintain a positive attitude after hearing negative comments is essential.

Band members should also encourage each other and help each other adjust their mindset.

Xiangzi felt that Qiannai, as an outsider, had already helped a lot, and they should rely on themselves to move forward.

How has Lixi been treating you lately?

Xiangzi's impression of Lixi was that he initially questioned why they chose someone who couldn't play an instrument, and later questioned why they made Deng the lead singer. During training, he also frequently put pressure on Deng.

Later, after Deng sang better, his attitude also improved slightly.

After that live performance, I felt like I was spoiling the lights.

“Little Lixi is very good to me…” Deng replied briefly.

"OK, all right."

Xiangzi was actually puzzled by Lixi's drastic change in attitude towards the lamp.

At first, I didn't understand the lyrics of "The Lamp," but after the lyricist sang it, I said things like, "This is exactly how I sing."

Perhaps it was only when the lyrics were sung that Lixi truly understood the feelings expressed by the lamp.

As the person who composed the melody of this song, Xiangzi can be proud of it, but she still feels that Lixi "realized" it a little too late.

In the past few days, she learned from China that Aine had become Riki's new target of pressure.

Having already witnessed the transformation of one novice, is it possible that the second novice will simply repeat the same pattern?

Did they interpret "sunshine" in the lyrics as just a lamp, rather than the whole band?

It's normal for everyone to have different interpretations of song lyrics, but...

[The light is asking you a question!]

Didn't you consider what the light bulb might think?!

The scene of Li Xi grabbing her sleeve and questioning her flashed through her mind again.

"Let's talk about something after we finish eating," Xiangzi said softly to Qiannai.

…………

After meal.

"Xiao Deng, my sister and I are going to the orchestral department to discuss borrowing a piano. You go to the astronomy department first, I'll be there soon."

"OK……"