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

Does this mean that if you don't do the testing, you don't have to bear this responsibility?

Xiangzi didn't know, nor did he think much about it.

However, it was quite appropriate for her to have China teach her singing techniques, because she would have a lot of time to spend with China in the future.

From a business perspective, as a virtual streamer under her management, with better skills, I can also achieve greater benefits in the "Song Reunion" live stream.

At the same time, it can also lay a solid foundation for forming the band she dreams of. Even though Xiangzi doesn't plan to be the lead singer in the band's plans, she feels she should provide a better voice in the harmonies or duets.

"As a tuition fee for teaching me to sing, it can be deducted from my salary."

After asking China to teach him to sing, Shoko added this line.

China felt extremely honored.

Because in Chika's eyes, Shoko is someone who, even after being driven out of the family's sheltered environment, is still able to maintain his rationality and drive.

According to his classmates, Xiangzi entered Yuqiu as a specially admitted student.

Moreover, he did not completely abandon his love for music despite the hardships of life.

The music she composed, the level of music theory she demonstrated, and her elegant playing posture in the music room were all things that China admired.

And now, the person I admire is asking me for advice...

If Xiangzi hadn't been kicked out of her home, given the family's influence on her vocal development, she should have started learning vocal techniques from high school onwards, instead of being taught by her family.

Now, the singing skills I learned in my previous life during my three years of high school have come in handy, allowing me to become a teacher for the person I admire.

China was quite excited.

However, let's waive the training fee...

So, China replied just like a company president would to an employee.

"Our tentative corporate culture at China Tokyo Culture & Entertainment Co., Ltd. is based on mutual help and support like family. Things like singing training, which bring benefits to the company, are of course free of charge."

Such an excellent corporate culture naturally left Xiangzi speechless.

The concept of "family" and "employee relationship" subtly eliminates the concern about whether to view Chika as family or a business partner.

As an employee, Xiangzi had no choice but to follow this corporate culture.

She's an agent, a therapist, and a virtual streamer all at once. 50? She can accept that with a clear conscience. There's no need to be too hard on herself. As long as she does her job, that's enough.

As for the training time, China probably won't be free in the afternoon; she has to go and work on her band.

The thought of Chika and Akari going to reform the band made Shoko's heart tighten.

No need to think about it, no need to think about it.

She kept repeating it to herself.

For now, I should focus on my studies and things related to Chinatsu.

“I’m planning to teach Deng to sing at lunchtime every week. Would you like to come too? It would save you some trouble.”

China's suggestion threw Shoko's recently calmed-down heart into turmoil again.

Putting aside China's obsession with reconciling with Akari, teaching together as a couple is indeed the most time-efficient way for China.

Making Chika take extra time to teach her just because she's afraid to face the light seems like too much of a "princess" attitude, not the behavior an employee should have.

Therefore, Xiangzi chose to agree.

……

after class.

"Then as agreed, I'll bring a lamp to the music room tomorrow to practice together. I'll be going now, bye-bye."

The afternoon went fairly smoothly. Ai-yin and Akari, whom I had mentored, performed successfully on stage, and there were no obstacles in my negotiations with Shoko. In a good mood, China couldn't help but want to share.

So before she left, she took out the Yuhua stone that the lamp had given her in front of Xiangzi.

"Is it pretty? Do you want to touch it? It was a gift from the lamp. Has the lamp ever given you anything like this before... Oh dear..."

Before China could finish speaking, Shoko avoided looking directly at the pebble and pressed down on China's hands that were holding the stone.

As her manager, he couldn't use a harsh tone with China, so he simply made a serious request:

"Please be considerate of your employees' feelings, otherwise it will affect their work efficiency."

China realized that although she was now Xiangzi's boss, if she continued to rely on her position to do things that were unrelated to work but touched on Xiangzi's sensitive feelings... Xiangzi might quit at any time because of his pride.

"Okay, I won't bully my sister anymore~"

“Bullying…” Xiangzi was surprised by Qiannai’s choice of words. “This is not bullying, it’s teasing.”

"Okay, okay~ I won't tease my sister anymore."

China said this with a somewhat uncertain expression, then put away the stone and quickly went to meet the two students from the next class.

Watching the three members of the new band gradually disappear into the distance, Xiangzi shook his head, composed himself, and continued to work on his stories of vampires and witches.

No... I seem to be getting a little too absorbed in writing the story. If I keep writing like this, it looks like I'm going to release a long light novel based on a virtual streamer.

Before China's official debut, help find some staff, such as those responsible for video editing, translation, and technical personnel.

...Before that, let's finish writing the rest of the plot.

Chapter 84 Intruder Chinatsu

"Hey, Ms. Chinatsu, how did I do in the last class?"

As soon as they met after class, Aine gripped the shoulder straps of her guitar bag with both hands, smiled and asked, as if she couldn't wait to get Chinatsu's praise.

As a teacher, China definitely needs to satisfy her students' need for recognition.

"Aiyin's ability to adapt to the position so quickly is really impressive."

"Yeah~"

After receiving the praise, Aine didn't forget about the lantern, who hadn't actively asked for any compliments. She gestured to Chinatsu with her eyes and said:

"By the way, Xiaodeng sang very well too, didn't she? She amazed the whole audience."

Although Xiangzi was unaware that she had openly praised Deng, Qiannai still relayed the message on her behalf.

"Yeah……"

Deng originally intended to treat this stage appearance as a test of courage.

As for how well she sang, she didn't have high expectations.

The praise I received far exceeded my expectations.

Not only Aine and Chinatsu, but Shoko also praised herself.

In that case, Xiangzi might actually be willing to make time to watch the next official stage performance.

Seeing the smug look on Tama's face, China liked the atmosphere, but she was also a little worried that the lie she told to make Tama happy might become a ticking time bomb.

After all, Deng and Xiangzi will be coming to sing together tomorrow at noon.

It's unlikely that Deng would ask Xiangzi if he had praised him yesterday.

But if someone were to ask, and Xiangzi said, "I never said anything like that," then he'd be in big trouble again.

Are we going to have to say something like, "Xiao Xiang is just being arrogant; she clearly praised you yesterday..."

It feels like Xiangzi might quit at any moment.

However, when Chika was showing Xiangzi the stone for the lamp, she was already plotting a plan.

This plan seems to be just right so that Xiangzi will avoid or remain silent about confirming the lamp's existence. If I then give him a verbal hint, it will make Xiangzi appear to be tacitly agreeing that I praised the lamp yesterday.

"Little lamp."

China took out the pebbles that the lamp had given her earlier.

"Actually, if I were to teach singing, I would have to charge tuition."

Deng clenched one hand and said resolutely, "How much do I need to pay? If it's not enough, I can work to pay it back!"

She thought that while the pebbles were a way for her to express her feelings, she couldn't let Chinai make such a one-sided effort for nothing.

If I could let Xiangzi hear a perfect performance from me, then it would be worth the hard work to pay for the lessons.

Ai Yin, standing to the side, was somewhat surprised: "? Was that previous class a trial lesson?"

Chinatsu waved her hand: "Money isn't important to me~"

She raised her hand holding the pebbles and said to the lamp:

"Xiangzi will also be attending my class tomorrow at noon. Give him another Yuhua stone then, and that will make up for the tuition fee."

The lamp's eyes widened suddenly, and Chika continued:

"As for why I gave her the tuition fees, it's because my sister was afraid I would spend money recklessly, so she managed part of my income."

"If you're too embarrassed to give the lamp to Xiaoxiang, you can give it to me first, and then I'll give it to her."

Chika said "tuition fee," but she was actually looking for an opportunity to have Akari give Shoko a gift.

Ai-yin noticed this as well, and stopped asking about the tuition fees.

If you were to approach her and ask what her tuition is, China might say something terrifying like, "Aine's tuition is Aine."

Another point for China is that after Akari received Shoko's gift, she felt a little embarrassed to say things like "I never praised Akari."

"Hmm..." Deng nodded slightly in agreement.

……

RiNG.

To be honest, this is China's first time here.

I'd heard of entertainment venues that combine training rooms, concert halls, and restaurants, but it was still quite new for China.

Her eyes were scanning the various shop doors, and Aine noticed this.

"Is this your first time at RiNG, Chizuru?"

"Ah."

"After we finish talking with Su Shi and the others, shall we wander around here some more, or perhaps go check out the concert hall?"

"sure."

While Aine and Chinatsu were chatting, Aine turned her gaze toward the lamp.

"So... does Xiaodeng want to go?"

"I……"

I felt that experiencing the atmosphere of a concert hall and imagining what it would feel like to perform on stage was a good option, so I agreed.

"Ah."

They then arrived at the previously agreed location.

"You've arrived! Over here!"

As soon as they entered the store, Su Shi greeted them warmly, her eyes lingering on Qian Nai's face. Then she got up, took a few steps closer to the backstage, and turned to the side.

"Lixi~ Are you free now? Xiaodeng and the others are here."

"lamp?"

Lixi said in a low voice, then stopped cleaning the coffee grinder and came out.

Upon meeting, I was surprised to find someone other than the person I was interested in.

"Is it Xiangzi or Qiannai who's coming now?" Lixi asked.

"It's Xiangzi," Qiannai couldn't help but reply with a feigned indifference. She just couldn't resist teasing him a little.

But then Li Xi strode over, swinging his arms as if to question her, which made Qian Nai quite nervous.

“It’s Xiao Xiang’s younger sister, Qian Nai,” Su Shi hurriedly explained.

China immediately raised her hands and smiled nervously, "Yes... I am China."

However, Lixi's stern face did not completely relax. Perhaps she was a little annoyed by Qianna's joke just now, or perhaps she was just naturally serious when she spoke.

"I'm Li Xi," Li Xi said calmly, lowering her voice. "Nice to meet you..."