I really don't want to date a girl addicted to the internet!

After restocking at the convenience store, Cheng Fei and Nagasaki Asuna parted ways temporarily, agreeing to meet again at the research club in the corridor after school.

Cheng Fei went to the changing room to change his clothes first, then went back to the classroom to pack his things and sit down to rest.

The bracelet suddenly vibrated and made a "ding" sound.

Strength: 4 (Poor) → 5 (Average)

Very good. His strength has also increased following his endurance, although it is only at an average level, which proves that his efforts have been completely effective.

Having anticipated this, the boy stretched out his arms wide, his fingers interlaced, and a series of clicking sounds came from his back, like a protagonist in a fantasy novel completing a breakthrough.

After resting enough, Cheng Fei carried his bag on his back with one hand and slowly headed to the club activity building.

The weather is nice today. The wisteria in the corridor has completely withered, and the ground in the courtyard is covered with golden ginkgo leaves. The warm autumn sun gently caresses passersby, and even the breeze is very gentle.

Cheng Fei passed by the quiet Light Music Department, climbed to the sixth-floor rooftop, and pushed open the door to Room 601.

The boy froze at the doorway for a second, like a devout believer witnessing a divine intervention. He lowered his head, said "Excuse me," and then quietly stepped out of the doorway and closed the door.

"Stop." A lazy voice came from inside.

Just hearing that voice is enough to conjure up an image of an arrogant young girl with her arms crossed over her chest, one leg crossed, and a malicious smile on her lips.

"Come in," the person inside said again.

Cheng Fei had no choice but to push open the door and go inside.

Wearing a school uniform and black tights, Lin Xuanqi stared at him with a half-smile, "You want to run away when you see me, huh? Cheng Fei."

"Not at all, Xuanqi, you are the one I love. I was so excited to see you that I went out to calm myself down."

"Smooth talker." Lin Xuanqi chuckled, patting the sofa beneath her. "Sit next to me."

"Yes." Cheng Fei did as instructed like a robot, sitting neither too close to her nor too far away.

At this moment, the situation in the Corridor Research Department cannot be described as bizarre or outlandish.

First of all, the tables, chairs and other clutter that used to occupy half the space have all disappeared. In their place is a complete set of high-end furniture, including a sofa, coffee table, bookcase and bar. There is also a bird of paradise plant with leaves reaching the ceiling on the wall. At first glance, it looks like it has been transported from a tropical rainforest.

However, the large table made of several school desks in the center of the room, as well as the steel pipe chair and the movable blackboard, have all been preserved as they were.

Besides Cheng Fei and Lin Xuanqi, there were three other people in the room.

One of them was Nagasaki Asuna, sitting nonchalantly in a brand-new, soft chair, her hands supporting her chin, while the girl observed the rest of the people in the room with great interest.

The other was Ye Shuang, Lin Xuanqi's number one henchman and personal maid. The girl with pigtails and white over-the-knee socks sat on the other side with an expression that was neither cold nor warm.

The last one was Shen Xi. She was the only one still sitting in her original steel tube chair. When she saw Cheng Fei obediently sit down next to Lin Xuanqi, the cold and aloof girl with long black hair had an extremely indifferent expression. She stared at Lin Xuanqi with her eyes slightly narrowed and said, "Let me make it clear in advance, you can join, but if you drag the team down, don't blame me for being impolite."

"Playing the guitar is a piece of cake," Lin Xuanqi yawned lightly.

It seems that the two were already engaged in a fierce battle before Cheng Fei arrived.

"Can you participate in at least one joint training session every week?" Shen Xi asked.

"I'll try my best," Lin Xuanqi replied.

"Can you follow my schedule for practice sessions?"

I'll try my best.

"You must be present for the crucial moments of the performance, is that possible?"

I'll try my best.

Cheng Fei, who had been watching the two of them go back and forth, couldn't help but raise his hand, "Excuse me for interrupting you, but could you give me a recap of what happened before?"

"The backstory is that I decided to come and hang out with you, so you'll have more opportunities to see me in the future. Are you happy?" Lin Xuanqi turned her head with a smile.

"I'm so happy, I'm so happy!" Cheng Fei didn't know how they had discussed it, and all he felt was a sudden darkness before his eyes.

Shen Xi cleared his throat. "Let me formally explain that the ultimate goal of this band is to hold a concert for 100,000 people in the corridor in six months. During this period, I will be fully responsible for the band's operation and planning. I will plan appropriate performances and promotional methods to accumulate fans, and everyone must obey my arrangements."

She looked around and said, “In terms of specific roles, Cheng Fei will be the keyboardist, Ye Shuang will be the drummer and backing vocalist, this person will be the bassist and lead vocalist, that person will be the lead guitarist, and I will be the rhythm guitarist. In addition, since this band belongs to the Corridor Research Department, I will also be the captain.”

In response, Nagasaki Asuna turned her head and said, "Um, Shen Xi, as the captain, you won't even call your teammates by their names. Isn't that a bit disrespectful?"

“Exactly, that’s really rude,” Lin Xuanqi chimed in gleefully.

"Tsk, let me repeat, Nagasaki Asuna is the bassist and lead vocalist, and Lin Xuanqi is the lead guitarist." Shen Xi looked like she had swallowed a fly.

She paused for a moment and continued, "Considering that the cultural festival is less than a month away, and training must begin next Monday, I will send you the pre-ordered sheet music before the weekend. You should also prepare accordingly, as the cultural festival is the first step to your debut, and we cannot afford to fail."

clap clap clap-

Cheng Fei clapped for no one, but was glared at by Lin Xuanqi and immediately put his hands down and sat up straight.

"By the way, does our band have a name yet?" Nagasaki Asuna asked curiously.

Lin Xuanqi said nonchalantly, "I suggest calling it a funeral procession from hell."

"As expected of this crazy woman," Cheng Fei thought to himself.

"I've already thought of a name, it'll be called Reality Band." Shen Xi's tone left no room for argument.

"Anything is fine with this. Are you done, Minister? If you're done, I'll be leaving now. I have an investor to meet later." Lin Xuanqi stretched, revealing her slender figure.

"Whatever you want, just start practicing together next week." Shen Xi said to her irritably.

Cheng Fei stared at Lin Xuanqi's profile, and when she turned her head away, he quickly looked away. Noticing this, the girl's lips curled into a smile. "Would you like to have a meal with me, Cheng Fei?"

"If you're busy with work, then forget it. I won't bother you." Cheng Fei shook his head cautiously.

"That's true." Lin Xuanqi stood up and glanced around. "Then I'll be going now."

Ye Shuang followed closely behind, and the two left the club activity room together.

Cheng Fei stood at the door looking around until he was sure the two of them had come downstairs. Only then did he let out a heavy sigh of relief, close the door, and look at Shen Xi with a sorrowful expression. "Teacher Shen, is this the drummer you found? Are you trying to kill me?"

"I'm looking for Ye Shuang," Shen Xi said, turning her face away.

Cheng Fei was struck dumb. "Looking for Ye Shuang is the same as looking for her?"

"I didn't expect her to be so bored as to insist on squeezing in," Shen Xi sneered. "Besides, weren't you just staring at her with great interest?"

"Because you and Nana are both very beautiful, Teacher Shen, I can only stare at her," Cheng Fei said seriously.

Actually, Cheng Fei was just thinking that if he broke Lin Xuanqi's ribs with his fist after he had 9 points of strength, the scene would definitely be very interesting.

"I almost forgot, she's your girlfriend." Shen Xi smiled sarcastically.

"Eh." Nagasaki Asuna let out a small sound of surprise and confusion, her gaze shifting left and right. "You two broke up?"

58. Nagasaki Asuna's role

"That's not true."

"We broke up, are you satisfied?"

Cheng Fei and Shen Xi almost simultaneously shook their heads and nodded.

Asuna Nagasaki stared at the boy and girl in front of her, tilting her head and casting a question mark.

"The situation is complicated. If I had to say, Lin Xuanqi is my lover now, and Shen Xi is my beloved." Cheng Fei said seriously. "Also, this is a secret, remember not to tell anyone."

"Oh~ I see." Nagasaki Asuna seemed to understand, but then a mischievous grin appeared on her face as she pointed to herself. "And what about me?"

A bone-chilling cold, almost tangible, emanated from Shen Xi. "You two really have a good relationship?"

"I'm sorry, you're just a random classmate passing by." Cheng Fei sighed deliberately, as if he couldn't feel the questioning in the other person's words and the probing in his gaze.

"What a pity." Nagasaki Asuna shook her head and sighed in agreement.

Then they both laughed, as if it were just two people who liked to joke around playing along.

Shen Xi gave a look as if she had suddenly spotted two cockroaches in the distance. "I have to admit, the two of you have achieved a synergy greater than the sum of its parts when it comes to being disgusting."

"Teacher Shen, you will always be my dearest." Cheng Fei said sincerely.

“Sweet talk is fine to keep to yourself.” Shen Xi took a deep breath and lowered her eyes. “Today’s club activities are over. Please go back and prepare. I will send out the shortlist of songs for the cultural festival.”

Cheng Fei and Nagasaki Asuna wisely stood up and walked out of the club activity room first.

Shen Xi went to lock the window by herself before leaving the room and then turning back to lock the door.

During this time, Nagasaki Asuna casually grabbed Cheng Fei's hand and intertwined their fingers. After a brief moment, they separated, completely avoiding Shen Xi's gaze.

Cheng Fei stared at Shen Xi's retreating figure, pretending not to see Nagasaki Asuna's smiling gaze.

On the empty rooftop, only the withered ivy and rusty barbed wire silently witnessed everything.

Shen Xi walked quickly out of the school gate, Cheng Fei controlled his speed to walk alongside her, and Nagasaki Asuna lagged behind by a body length.

The presence of the three attracted the students' attention.

"Teacher Shen, let's go home together today," Cheng Fei said.

"No, thank you." Shen Xi replied expressionlessly.

"You want to go back to the Shen family's manor?"

"No."

"Then why don't you come with me?"

"For no reason."

"Are you jealous?" Cheng Fei observed the girl's indifferent pretty face.

"I never have those worthless emotions," Shen Xi sneered. "Besides, why would I be jealous?"

Cheng Fei stroked his chin thoughtfully, "Because I was sitting with Lin Xuanqi and joking around with Nana."

"Don't flatter yourself." Shen Xi gave him a disgusted look.

As soon as she finished speaking, the girl hailed a taxi on the roadside.

"Teacher Shen, could you give me a ride? I don't have money for the bus fare—"

Cheng Fei's words came to an abrupt end with the slamming of the door.

Watching the taxi drive away, the boy nonchalantly turned his gaze to the other side and began waiting for the bus.

Asuna Nagasaki took Shen Xi's place and stood beside him on the roadside, watching the unhurried flow of traffic. The girl said softly and casually, "Cheng Fei, I want to hug you tight, is that okay?"

"No, someone might be watching me right now," Cheng Fei said calmly.

"I understand now, Lin is the root of everything."

"Yeah, so whatever you do, don't mess with her."

"I've got it."

The two seemed like spies making a rendezvous; their brief, understated conversation looked like awkward small talk from a distance.

“Lin is my lover, and Shen Xi is my beloved, so…” Nagasaki Asuna lowered her head and stood on tiptoe, seemingly deep in thought.

She wore brown leather shoes, and her spotless white socks bunched up at her ankles. Her shapely legs looked stunning in the alternating caresses of the setting sun and car headlights.

The girl whispered in a voice only the two of them could hear, "Cheng Fei... how about I be your mistress?"

"Nana, please be aware that there are people all around, and where did you learn such localized words?"

"Does Cheng Fei prefer me to be his mistress or his lover?" Nagasaki Asuna caught the boy's expression out of the corner of her eye.

I don't like any of them.

"I understand, I am Cheng Fei's mistress."

"Nana, please have some self-respect."

"Doesn't Cheng Fei like it?"

"You're being too extreme."

"Cheng Fei actually told Shen Xi he liked her after they broke up. Shouldn't that make him a scumbag?"

"If you realize it, it's not too late to get away from me as soon as possible."

"I am very extreme." The girl smiled gently.

At that moment, a white sedan pulled up and stopped in front of the two of them.