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

Xiangzi and Qiannai roughly guessed what kind of show effect the agent wanted: the mental patients participating in the show would have a show-like effect when they had an episode.

China asked a question that she was particularly interested in: "Will the consultation between the client and the psychologist be recorded on the show?"

“No,” Chu Hua said definitively. “Although this doctor doesn’t follow the rules of the industry completely, she will never disclose the contents of the conversation in any way… The firm only plans to have the doctor and the client film a few simulated conversations in the form of a mockumentary.”

"It feels...quite interesting, somewhat like a reality talent show." China rested her chin on her hand, lost in thought.

Xiangzi cast a questioning look at him, as if to say, "Are you going to join us?"

“However, I don’t really want to show my face, which is why I decided to debut as a virtual streamer,” China added.

Just as Xiangzi breathed a sigh of relief and gripped the cup handle to take a sip of water, Qianna quietly suggested something to him.

"Once my virtual avatar is finished, should I make an appearance on this show?"

Fortunately, Xiangzi almost didn't drink the water this time, otherwise she would have spilled it out again.

This show really can't accommodate someone as important as you.

Seeing that China was interested in the show, Chuka was unsure whether this was an opportunity or something that would embarrass her manager.

I guess you could count them all.

For the sake of the show's effect, the agent might be willing to put himself through some difficulties and plan some program content for a real "famous producer".

"Early Bloom"

Xiangzi placed one hand on the table and said somewhat seriously,

"I am actually... Chika's manager now, so I have some say in which programs she participates in."

"Xiao Xiang, what do you think is wrong?" Facing the upcoming negotiations with an old friend, Chu Hua felt somewhat uneasy.

Especially after China had just severed ties with the Toyokawa family, she learned that someone from the Toyokawa family was China's manager.

Whether it's appropriate or not... depends on the funding provided.

China chuckled, while Shoko, after confirming with Hatsuka that China was indeed the first person to add the business account, continued the discussion with a serious expression:

“Anyway, your agent mentioned filming a variety show, not a live broadcast, so we don’t need to completely follow the actual situation to arrange the program schedule.”

"In other words, the order in which consultants appear does not need to strictly follow the order in which they added your business account. If Qiannai were to appear first, it might put pressure on and make the subsequent amateur contestants feel awkward."

"Chika can appear as a special guest midway through the show, similar to the format of other singer talent shows, bringing unexpected surprises to the audience as a contestant. After her performance, she will naturally sit on the judges' panel and provide feedback along with the other judges."

"As expected of Xiangzi!" Chu Hua nodded with considerable satisfaction.

If she tells her agent about this plan, she probably won't be in a mess because she missed an opportunity due to a miscalculation.

At that moment, Chu Hua's phone vibrated.

Another person added her business account.

Chapter 125 Torrential Rain. Part One

"A new person has arrived..."

Chu Hua muttered softly, her gaze falling on the sincere and detailed introduction.

The other party elaborated on their background and works. Although their past achievements were not outstanding, their determination to cooperate and move forward together with Chuhua was evident in their words.

"So fast..." China was a little incredulous.

Musicians shouldn't all be afflicted with serious illnesses like those in the action game section, which is why two contestants were recruited from the psychologists in just one afternoon, right?

Was this arranged in advance for the sake of filming the show? Was the "contestant having psychological problems" just used as a gimmick for the program?

Just as she was pondering this, a message came through on China's phone.

It's Aine's.

"China, help, I'm so tired."

As expected, Ai Yin wanted to talk about today's training.

Although China had been ill for a long time and had not become a doctor, she was happy to use the psychological knowledge she had learned to help her friends manage their emotions.

She believes that communicating by voice might be more effective than text-based communication.

So she stood up and said, "I'll make a call and be right back."

This also gave the other two people who had been apart for a long time some time alone.

After China left, Shoko continued to discuss China's participation in the program.

"And the way China participates in the program will still be through her virtual avatar appearing on screen, just like other virtual YouTubers' live performances. Also, please keep the fact that China is the person behind the avatar a secret..."

"Xiao Xiang"

Chu Hua interrupted, her smile shifting from the composure she displayed while discussing business cooperation to a warm and relaxed one.

"We can talk about these things later. It's a rare reunion, so we can chat about more ordinary things. Where were we when we were talking about our childhood?"

"..."

Xiangzi has been busy for more than a year, and the slow pace of her life has made her feel a little uncomfortable.

Even during that brief reminiscing, her subconscious was reminding her that her feelings of nostalgia had been satisfied and it was time to get back to business.

In the past year or so, how many minutes and seconds has she actually spent chatting?

"I've forgotten where we left off..." Xiangzi said, looking away.

"Haha... Let's just forget about it for a while longer."

Chu Hua ran a hand through her hair and gazed once more at the distant, twinkling starry sky.

"Anyway, when we used to lie on the grass and stargaze, we were mostly just spacing out."

Xiangzi half-closed his hand to his mouth and smiled silently.

"that's true……"

Suddenly, a few pattering sounds came from outside, and a few drops of water were placed on the glass window.

Xiangzi's eyes widened, and he asked in a daze.

"Chuhua...did you bring an umbrella?"

Chu Hua rummaged through her bag, then awkwardly smiled and took out two packaged donuts.

"No, I only brought this..."

…………

"It's drizzling..."

As China stood under the eaves at the doorway making a phone call, she stretched her fingers out from under the eaves, and a drop of cool rain fell onto her fingertip.

She didn't know if the rain would get heavy, but luckily she was able to call a taxi to take her to the hospital.

If Chu Hua is willing, he can also take her to his home or office.

But Xiangzi... she probably wouldn't want to be sent home.

"China?" Ai answered the phone from the other end.

"Was your practice this afternoon tiring?" China asked with concern.

“Yeah??” Ai-yin said wearily, drawing out her words.

She was about to vent about what had happened that afternoon, but then she thought that since the other person was China, it might not be good for her to take on too much negative emotion.

Just as Aine was hesitating, China reassured her.

"It's okay, feel free to talk about what happened during practice, or any questions you may have. Even though I'm not in the band anymore, I still care about its development."

After thinking for a while, Ai Yin decided to control her tone when she vented.

"Well... it's really nothing. Xiaodeng, Lixi, and Sushi all work together very well."

"But for me, it took a very long time to familiarize myself with the sheet music..."

Chika listened attentively with a soft "hmm," and then Aine continued.

"At first, Lixi was a little embarrassed to point it out, but once she got into the zone, she gradually became serious and seemed to be very sensitive to the coherence and harmony of the melody. Later, when I became a little more proficient, she would still point out my problems sternly, even if I made the slightest mistake."

“I know that I need someone to supervise and correct me during practice, but she acted as if I was going to have a live performance in a few days and couldn’t wait for me to master the piece completely today.”

Ai Yin gripped her phone tightly again, immediately shook her head, and said with self-reproach:

"However, my problems are indeed quite significant..."

As Chika listened attentively, she recalled her conversation with the psychologist.

Should we use guided questioning, like a doctor, to gradually analyze Ai Yin's psychological state?

I feel like I'm still a bit unskilled at doing this.

Moreover, Aine explained her situation quite clearly.

So China tried to comfort her:

"It seems that Xiao Lixi has already accepted you as a member of the band."

“??” Aine was taken aback for a moment, but quickly understood what China meant.

Indeed, Lixi let go of the barrier that "Aine is China's friend, and I feel guilty towards China," and began to point out problems and urge practice in a timely manner, just as he should with band members, instead of being embarrassed to do so.

But besides that, the key reason why Ai-yin was so sullen all night was...

"The key point is!"

Ai Yin suddenly raised her voice, but after controlling her emotions, she said,

“There was a stray cat… well, I mean, a guitarist suddenly showed up in the practice room and said he wanted to join the band.”

"Is this guitarist a cat?" China asked curiously but not too surprised, as if after experiencing today's bizarre events, she could accept other outrageous things with ease.

“She’s a person~ Her name is Kaname Rakuna, but her habits are really like a cat…” Aine explained.

"However, she's really amazing, just like you! She only glanced at the sheet music and then played a guitar version right there on the spot."

In this regard, Aine truly felt inferior.

"So she'll handle the main vocals, and I'll play the rhythm."

“Lixi always says that the part I’m responsible for is already very simple…” Ai Yin sighed, looking somewhat frustrated, “but I just can’t play it well.”

Chika gently comforted her, "Don't be discouraged, Aine. Send me the sheet music later, and I'll see what Lixi's definition of simplicity is." She glanced up at the increasingly large puddles on the street, the ripples from the raindrops growing denser.

“Those songs must be very simple for you,” Ai-yin replied with a hint of helplessness.

However, she soon realized that her words, spoken in a moment of emotion, seemed to have disappointed the other person's good intentions.

"Who knows..." China also began to reflect that when she was comforting people earlier, her attention seemed to be too focused on the increasingly heavy rain.

Just as the two fell into a brief silence, the rain suddenly intensified, pouring down in a torrential downpour, blurring everything on the street in the rain...

Chapter 126 Torrential Rain. Part Two!

Ai Yin also noticed the torrential rain outside the window.

Then she said guiltily, "I'm sorry... I was thinking about myself the whole time."

"It's not your fault, Xiao Aiyin... I think I'm not qualified enough in terms of helping people solve problems."

Chika understands that because Aine knows about her illness, even as the one being comforted, she has to be careful with her words.

Rather than that, why not...?

"Xiao Aiyin, if you encounter any problems in the future, you might as well consult a psychologist. You don't necessarily have to be diagnosed with a disease before you can go."

"You can also consult with the other members of the band."

Is it this torrential rain reflecting the turmoil in my heart, or is it the atmosphere it created that made me feel down and lose interest in comforting others?

Considering the cost of psychological counseling, China felt that her words were a bit "out of touch with reality" and that she should add a sentence at the end saying "you can also consult the school's psychology department for free".

Oh, here we go again.

China realized that she had been thinking a lot again.

When you have doubts before speaking each sentence, regret it after speaking, and keep thinking about how to express yourself more appropriately, or thinking about adding some words to make up for the omissions in your previous words, then anxiety is starting to take hold again.

Perhaps I should write down this psychological event and mention it during my next consultation. Perhaps I should go back and carefully review the psychoanalysis report, focusing on the entries related to "anxiety," and so on... as well as the section on "suspicion."

To be honest, the previous consultation session hadn't even lasted an hour before the doctor said it was about time. Aside from suggesting I gain self-affirmation as the "sixth man" in helping the band, he didn't offer any other advice and told me to save my questions for the next consultation.