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

She was certain that she would continue to get better, as long as China didn't do anything weird or outlandish.

With China around, Shoko no longer has the heart to reminisce about the past with Chuka.

"So you really are sisters? May I ask what your name is?"

After Chu Hua took her seat, she took off her baseball cap and mask, and hung her sunglasses on her collar. The captivating face from the album was now right in front of her.

Chinatsu introduced herself in a cute and relaxed tone.

"My name is Chinatsu, you can call me Chitose-chan~"

Suddenly, she lowered her voice slightly, rested her chin on her hand, and said in a tone that commanded respect:

"You can also call me."

Upon hearing the name that had become an overnight sensation on streaming media, Chu Hua was taken aback.

"Am...?"

She glanced at Xiangzi on the other side, who seemed used to Qiannai's dramatic antics and remained expressionless.

But to outsiders, this calm expression seemed to indicate that the Toyokawa family had become accustomed to having such an outstanding student in their household.

For a moment, Chu Hua thought it was the same name as the one she had imagined.

Or perhaps Xiangzi's somewhat mischievous younger sister longed for overnight fame, which is why she "called herself" that way.

When Xiangzi wanted to move the pace of the meeting forward, he explained on behalf of Qianna.

"She is indeed the producer of the recently viral song 'Wayhome'."

……

Everything happened so suddenly.

At first, Chu Hua thought that the person Li Xi mentioned who looked very similar to Xiangzi was just a coincidence.

After all, since she had known Xiangzi since childhood, she had never mentioned to him that she had a younger sister.

Furthermore, this China is a subject of much discussion in the entertainment industry.

Since joining the talent audition, Chu Hua has met many outstanding people.

After their official debut, these individuals gained significant exposure due to their access to numerous resources.

Even they found it hard to believe that a newly registered account could get so much traffic on streaming platforms after releasing a new song.

They were afraid of the people behind the account.

If Chu Hua hadn't gone through the trials of debuting this year and hadn't developed a calm and composed mind, and was still that innocent and carefree girl from the countryside, she probably wouldn't have been able to hold her ground in this private room.

Whether it was the Toyokawa family pulling the strings behind the scenes or China achieving such great success purely through her own abilities, Hatsuka felt a sense of urgency.

When she enters the workforce, will she still be able to communicate with the Toyokawa family's children as closely and without barriers as before?

When her childhood friend becomes a benefactor who helps her advance rapidly in the entertainment industry, can she still maintain an equal relationship?

The reunion dinner with old friends turned into a meal party.

Chu Hua could also choose not to discuss business cooperation and treat this meeting as a simple chat.

However, she didn't have the same privileged conditions as other artists to calmly ignore this opportunity.

All she could do was keep seizing opportunities and keep climbing the ladder.

Only in this way can we improve the family's situation and enable them to live a better life.

"I've been listening to 'Wayhome' on repeat lately; the melody is really catchy," Chu Hua sincerely praised.

"Really? I'm so happy to receive Xiao Chu's praise!"

Chinatsu wasn't as composed as someone of her status would be. Instead, she and a newcomer who had just released their first song were incredibly excited after receiving recognition from an idol who had been in the industry for over a year and was quite famous locally. She raised her fists in excitement.

This situation, where "priority and importance are reversed," made Chu Hua even more cautious, as she tried to guess the other party's intentions.

Does he genuinely approve of me, or is this a setup?

If it is the latter, then one must be more humble.

“China values ​​everyone’s opinion very much,” Chu Hua said cleverly.

Xiangzi subtly raised her eyes. She realized that Chu Hua hadn't simply smiled and let it go, but was carefully using words to imply that "in front of Qian Nai, she's just an ordinary idol."

This same rhetoric will also be applied to Shoko, who belongs to the Toyokawa family.

Xiangzi didn't want this meeting to continue in a manner that showed inequality between them.

Despite the fact that she had been kicked out of her family, she was unwilling to admit it.

Xiangzi glanced out the window. Fortunately, the curtains were not closed, which allowed him to naturally steer the conversation toward his past with Chuhua—when they were children, they were able to overcome the barriers of social class and play together intimately.

"I remember when we were on the island, the stars weren't as scarce as they are now," Xiangzi said, looking out at the sky.

"When you and I look up at the stars, it's always summer, isn't it?"

Chu Hua also looked out the window, reminiscing about the past, which did indeed bring her and Xiangzi closer together.

“Those were such happy times, when you would come to my island every summer.”

When Chu Hua recalled Xiangzi in Western clothes, holding a doll, walking out of the luxurious villa, her feelings were quite different.

At that time, she simply had a pure longing and love for beautiful things.

Never before have I known that those clothes and that villa were symbols of power and wealth.

"I never thought we could become friends," Chu Hua said softly.

Xiangzi continued to try to calm Chuhua down. She brought up a series of things Chuhua had taken her to do, such as catching rhinoceros beetles, collecting seashells on the beach, and lying in the grass to admire the stars. These were the kinds of things Chuhua had taken her to do that gave her the opportunity to experience them.

While Xiangzi and Chuhua were catching up, Qiannai realized that something was off about their previous conversation.

That somewhat excessive excitement made China eager to show off her achievements.

Now that she's calmed down a bit, she feels there's no need to reveal that she is who she is.

But then she thought, if she didn't reveal her own work, Hatsuka's agency wouldn't easily agree to collaborate with her.

If two parties want to collaborate and leverage each other's popularity, then some things are inevitable.

"Speaking of which, I've never seen China come to the island before," Chu Hua mentioned her doubts during their reminiscing.

When Chu Hua raised this point, he was still somewhat uncertain, because it might involve some private matters within the Toyokawa family.

However, this was precisely the topic that Chika was willing to discuss, as she wanted to quickly dispel some misunderstandings, such as the noble status of the "Toyokawa family."

"Actually, I... am not a member of the Toyokawa family."

"My full name is Toyohashi Chinatsu... I met Sho when I transferred to a high school."

"Because I look like her, I jokingly call her 'older sister'."

"So that's how it is..." Chu Hua's astonishment surpassed her surprise when she glimpsed the two "Xiangzi"s earlier after opening the door.

She looked at Xiangzi, who nodded quietly.

China lowered her head and said, "Actually, I don't know why a new account with no followers and no promotion suddenly became so popular after releasing a song... Could it be due to the streaming mechanism?"

Her words suggested that she didn't have powerful backing to promote her content. She used a bewildered tone to try and make herself appear as a lucky person who had unintentionally acquired resources and was at a loss for what to do with them.

She wasn't sure if this would be seen as a Versailles affair, but... she wanted to bridge the communication gap with Chu Hua, rather than acting superior.

Fortunately, things did not develop in the direction he feared.

"China, thank you." Chu Hua smiled gently.

"?". China didn't understand why Chu Hua thanked her.

Chu Hua looked up at the starry sky again.

"I always thought that only those with abundant resources could become a global sensation overnight with just one song."

Then, her gaze met China's.

"But Chika, you encouraged me. You gave someone like me, who comes from an ordinary background, the confidence to achieve a goal that was once as unattainable as a star."

Chapter 124 needs more money... or something else.

Did I... inspire Chu Hua?

Even if I'm just a song uploader, if I can use my own experiences to inspire others who also have dreams, then that's my value...

"It's my pleasure"

China said, somewhat moved.

"Where, where..."

Chu Hua shook her head slightly.

"It is my honor to have obtained your contact information by chance."

"No, it should be..."

China hurriedly tried to speak, but Chuka gently interrupted her.

"Chika," Chu Hua called out gently, preventing their mutual courtesy from falling into an endless cycle.

Xiangzi, standing nearby, also reminded him, "Don't underestimate yourself."

Yes... there's no need to be overly humble.

We should truly act like the creators of this song, showing pride in our works that are popular worldwide.

Otherwise, it might cause others to feel disgusted.

China didn't continue talking about her song, fearing that Chuka would ask about the concepts and journey she had when creating it, which she hadn't finished composing yet.

Therefore, China shifted the topic to the reason for meeting with Hatsuhana:

"Speaking of which, I was really surprised when the psychologist told me that someone had asked her to find a business partner. What was Xiao Chu thinking when she did that? It must have taken a lot of effort to convince the psychologist, right?"

She didn't casually ask Chu Hua what difficulties she was facing that led her to see a psychologist, perhaps something she found difficult to talk about.

However, Chu Hua spoke frankly:

“Since my debut, I have been under a lot of pressure because I have to balance my studies and my career as an artist. There were times when I felt anxious and depressed because my popularity did not increase much.”

"So I asked my agent to find me a psychologist, and as you can see, this doctor and her clinic are somewhat..." Chu Hua carefully chose her words, ""not bound by convention, right?"

China nodded, suppressing a laugh. She admired Chu Hua's assessment that he was completely untouched by worldly affairs; in her manic state, she would have said directly that the doctor was somewhat casual and unserious.

Chu Hua suppressed a laugh, her tone tinged with helplessness: "Although this doctor is a bit special, I was quite satisfied after the first consultation. Later, my agent came up with a plan for me... The details are confidential, but I can give you a hint."

Chu Hua glanced back at the doorway and just then, the proprietress brought out a large plate of sweet and sour pork and candied potatoes with delicate sugar strands attached to them.

"Those two plates are huge..."

Xiangzi sighed, saying that she had thought the pictures on the menu were just for reference.

"Three people... we should be able to finish it if we try our best, right?" China looked at the two people.

Looking at the huge piece of sweet and sour pork, Xiangzi felt that if he wanted to maintain his composure, he would have to eat it in several small bites with his chopsticks.

Meanwhile, China next to her stuffed most of the piece into her mouth.

Across from her, Chu Hua picked up a piece of food and initially only opened her mouth slightly. However, after noticing Chika's actions, she began to eat it just like she would back home.

"Xiao Xiang, don't you eat sweet and sour food much?" Qian Nai asked Xiang Zi, who hadn't touched his chopsticks, while chewing.

Xiangzi didn't respond, but instead returned to the previous topic: "Chuhua, if your agent's plan is a trade secret, then there's no need to disclose it."

Chu Hua shook her head: "After Xiao Qian Nai got my contact information through the doctor, she was actually involved in the project, so I can tell you in advance."

Thinking back on how the agent's expectations differed from reality, Chu Hua couldn't help but chuckle.

"My agent wants me to film a variety show."

"She said the show's appeal lies in the fact that people who need to see a psychologist are often geniuses."

China pounded her chest; she almost choked after hearing that. To her, the gimmick did indeed have the nonsensical or stream-of-consciousness style of Japanese variety shows.

Chu Hua continued:

"Therefore, an initiative was launched to discover potential musical talents among psychological counselors."

"My agent expected that all sorts of people, with varying levels of skill, would add my business account and then invite me for interviews with the agency. But now..."

This variety show is like a restaurant that's opened, and the first person to enter becomes the challenger.