They are in the music show, but I am a stranger to them

It seems that the chance to perform on the same stage with Chen Qi at the birthday party is probably gone...

What Qi said was not wrong. As long as he wanted to continue to be a public figure in the future, he should avoid romance as much as possible. In the past half month, he and Qi could get along intimately in private as "temporary lovers", so he should be content.

But why did I ask this question? I should have been the most vigilant about these things in the past, why am I...

Chu Hua was lost in her thoughts for a while, and was confused for a moment. What happened to her? She seemed to be no longer herself.

However, Chuhua could not see clearly in his own heart, but Miao Mengqin, who was standing beside him, could see Chuhua's inner thoughts clearly.

"Sure enough, it's just as I thought. This Sanjiao Chuhua just wants to confess to Xiaoqi at the birthday party, and use external pressure to force Xiaoqi to change from a 'temporary couple' to a real couple recognized by the public!"

"At that time, with just a little bit of marketing effect, the CP of Sanjiao Chuhua and Xiaoqi will go from being the one that everyone hates to a couple that is highly talked about!"

"Then Xiao Qi really has no way to break up with her. Once a couple breaks up, it will be a disaster for both parties! This triangle Chu Hua intends to tie Xiao Qi down in both career and love!"

Although Xiaoqi is kindhearted and can't see through your tricks, you can't fool Miao Meng's eyes!

However, Miao Meng felt fortunate that her naive brother at least rejected Chuhua's request, although his starting point was not out of vigilance, but just because of Chuhua's consideration, which made her a little unhappy.

But, judging from Chu Hua's current expression, Miao Mengqin didn't think Chu Hua was the kind of person who would give up after being rejected once...

I have to be on guard against this future teammate at all times. If she still cares about Xiaoqi after half a month, I will never let her go!

No, even in the next half month, I have to keep an eye on her! To prevent her from giving up and inviting Xiaoqi to her birthday party again, so that she can tie Xiaoqi to death!

But who can stop Xiao Qi? Among the people I know, is there anyone who can influence Xiao Qi's will?

However, Miao Mengqin did not think deeply for long. After a while, several familiar figures gradually emerged in her mind.

"If it's them, maybe they can hold Xiaoqi back so that she doesn't have time to deal with Sanjiao Chuhua's commission!"

On the other hand, unlike Miao Mengqin who was calculating in her mind, Xiangzi was looking at the interaction between Chen Qi and Chu Hua, the "temporary couple", with a calm expression. She wanted to say something, but in the end she swallowed her words back into her stomach.

"...In that case, Chu Hua, Chen Qi, let me be part of the team for the new song. I can come and help."

"Really?! Xiaoxiang, thank you!"

Chu Hua was also extremely surprised. She originally thought that her relationship with Chen Qi would cause her to lose her best friend, or at least make the relationship between her and Xiao Xiang extremely strained.

But at this moment, seeing that Xiangzi actually let go of the past and was willing to help her, not only Chuhua, but even Chen Qi showed a slightly surprised look.

However, Chen Qi's surprise was only for a moment. Soon, he thought of Chuhua and Xiangzi's childhood sweetheart relationship. He nodded without hesitation and smiled at Xiangzi:

"That's really helpful, Xiangzi."

"...I just did what I could." Facing Chen Qi's thanks, Xiangzi's heart was once again touched, but Xiangzi quickly touched her hair to hide her excitement, and said calmly:

"Okay, Chen Qi, while we still have time, let's continue planning the songs for Chuhua's birthday party and put a few new songs in the appropriate places."

Chen Qi: "Yeah... I want to give Chuhua a song that fits the atmosphere of the Fireworks Festival, so I think..."

Soon, they started discussing the arrangements for Chuhua's birthday party again. Xiangzi and Chen Qi, who were in a state of confusion, exchanged their opinions with each other again...and this time, they quietly became the objects of Chuhua's observation.

As expected...Xiaoxiang and Qi still have a very good relationship.

Even though they have broken up, and Xiaoxiang even did something that seemed excessive to Qi... they are indeed a match made in heaven. Even after being apart for so long, they can still communicate so smoothly.

Chu Hua looked at Chen Qi and Xiao Xiang quietly, seeing them exchanging opinions with each other, their attitudes were always so gentle, so tolerant and understanding of each other's suggestions, and they even compromised with each other to find a solution that everyone could accept.

For a moment, Chu Hua felt a bit jealous... and lonely.

Am I still not as good as the tacit understanding between Xiaoxiang and Qi?

Is it true that there are some loves that I am destined to never have? Is it also true that there are some people who are absolutely impossible to always be by my side?

Xiaoxiang...If time could go back and I were the one who met Qi first, would everything be different?

It’s getting late... The day I was looking forward to spending with Qi is about to end...

……

"Da da da……"

After the sky became completely dark, Xiangzi walked silently on the street towards home step by step. Behind her, Chen Qi, who was more than a head taller than her, just followed her quietly, also without saying a word.

However, such a magical combination, coupled with Xiangzi and Chen Qi's already outstanding looks, naturally attracted the attention of many passers-by on the street.

Soon, the laughter and friendly whispers from passers-by from all directions soon reached the ears of Xiangzi who was walking forward with his head down.

"What happened? Did the couple have a fight?"

"No, the girl in front doesn't look angry at all. She seems quite calm."

"Could it be that the girlfriend made a mistake but is too embarrassed to apologize to her boyfriend, so she's having a quarrel?"

"——By the way, does that man have some eyes? I seem to have seen him somewhere."

However, whispers from all directions reached Toyokawa Shoko's ears. In the end, perhaps because she was touched by the words of the people around her, or because she was worried that Chen Qi, who was already a celebrity at this time, would be recognized, she took the initiative to stop and grabbed Chen Qi's hand.

"Don't ask any more questions, just follow me."

Once again holding the warm hand he had longed for, Xiangzi concealed his hesitation with an indecisive attitude.

After a while, under the kind gazes of passers-by that turned from worry to joy, they immediately fled from the scene where the gazes were particularly glaring.

But Xiangzi didn't run very far in the end. Chen Qi followed Xiangzi's pace and walked less than 100 meters. He saw Xiangzi in front of him slowing down his pace, panting, and his whole body began to lean forward...

Head...feeling a little dizzy...

What's wrong with me? I suddenly feel so tired...

"puff."

However, just when Xiangzi was about to fall headfirst to the ground and fall into a deep coma, her willow-like waist was suddenly gently embraced by a pair of strong hands, holding her petite body tightly.

At that momenter［〗jiu＄silin□＾sisan◎wuliu｝si△腫ZHＵａNqＵＮ:, Xiangzi's mind fell into a blank. She subconsciously placed her hands in the broad palms that were around her waist, and she was also very clear that the person who hugged her from behind could only be that person.

"...I remember that your physical strength was not that bad before, right? Xiangzi? When did you become weaker than Deng?"

It was also the first time that Chen Qi held Xiangzi's slender and somewhat surprising waist in his arms. He also analyzed the problem from Xiangzi's sudden fragility and guessed with a worried look on his face:

"Is it because we discussed this for almost a whole day and ended up not having a proper lunch?"

"Xiangzi, you haven't had a good meal during this period, have you? I feel like you have lost a lot of weight."

"I didn't..." However, Xiangzi, who was hugged by Chen Qi around the waist, almost instinctively wanted to struggle. However, she was already weak, and in Chen Qi's eyes, her resistance was not much stronger than that of a spoiled child, and did not pose any threat at all.

Even... even the little bit of weakness in Xiangzi's heart was constantly telling her to "just fall into Chen Qi's arms."

However, not long after Xiangzi's words fell, a sound of insects chirping from Xiangzi's little belly slowly rang in the ears of the two men, quietly slapping their master in the face.

After a while, Chen Qi, who was holding Xiangzi's waist and was so close to Xiangzi for the first time in a long time, also observed Xiangzi's slightly red ears from behind. After resisting the urge to "take a bite", he whispered to Xiangzi:

"Okay, don't be so stubborn in front of me, Xiangzi."

"Although you don't want to tell me the truth, and I won't ask about your family affairs anymore, we are still friends, right? At least, the relationship between us cannot be compared to that of ordinary friends."

"So, put down your tough attitude a little, learn from Chu Hua, and it's okay to show your true nature in front of me, right?"

Learn...Chuhua?

However, Xiangzi, who gradually came back to his senses from exhaustion, quickly caught the key words in Chen Qi's words, but couldn't help but feel a little sad...

Chen Qi asked me to learn from Chu Hua. Could it be that in these past few days, Chu Hua has been showing a side of him to Chen Qi that I don't know about?

Feeling Chen Qi's hands gradually moving away from his waist, Xiangzi couldn't help but cast a sour look at Chen Qi behind him when he finally turned around. After pursing his lips, Xiangzi grabbed his arm very unnaturally, lowered his head and asked softly:

"Chen Qi... do you... like Chu Hua too?"

"Yes, I like it." Chen Qi looked at Xiangzi who was still worried about the outcome in front of him, and remained frank, admitting this openly, and then continued:

"At least in the next half month, I will treat Chuhua like my girlfriend. You should know this, right? Xiangzi?"

⑼ "Okay, stop being so awkward, Xiangzi. It's getting late. I'll treat you to dinner. The nearest coffee shop looks pretty good. After we've had our fill, we can talk about what you want to ask, okay?"

4. "...I didn't bring much money with me when I went out." This was the first time Xiangzi revealed her true financial situation to others.

⑻ Chen Qi didn't care. He was rich now. He smiled and said, "It doesn't matter. This time I'll treat you. Xiangzi, how about curry rice? It's simple, filling, and cheap."

Er Xiangzi: “…Yeah.”

4 Faced with Chen Qi’s just right kindness, this time, Xiangzi could no longer find a reason to refuse, and once again fell into Chen Qi’s almost doting favoritism.

③But at the same time, Xiangzi was only thinking about another thing...

Is it just for half a month? Xiangzi once again received Chen Qi's affirmation, but his heart was still not completely at peace.

Ling Xiangzi had a hunch that before this half month was over, the relationship between Chu Hua and Chen Qi as a "temporary couple" would have taken a big turn for the better, and the complete transformation of their relationship could only be accomplished within this half month.

But even if she knew this, what could she do in half a month?

I can't do anything... I don't even have the position to stop Chen Qi and Chu Hua from dating. I don't even have the right to be jealous. What should I do...

"Clang."

"……well?"

However, at the moment when Xiangzi was distracted, Chen Qi, who pushed open the door of the coffee shop, noticed a familiar figure at the bar and couldn't help but let out a surprised exclamation, which made Xiangzi subconsciously raise his head.

At the bar, the blue-haired girl with a cold expression and aloof temperament who also raised her head because of Chen Qi's voice also noticed the figure of Xiangzi who was walking with Chen Qi and even holding his hand.

For a moment, Xiangzi seemed to see a hint of sharpness in the other person's calm eyes, but soon, the blue-haired girl quickly focused her gaze on Chen Qi.

But as soon as she opened her mouth, the familiarity between her and Chen Qi, which was almost without any sense of boundaries, once again invisibly hurt Xiangzi's fragile and sensitive heart.

Liang: "Qi, what a coincidence, I need your help right now."

"I've been eating grass for several days in a row. Today I couldn't help but come to try out the new products in this store, but I realized I didn't bring enough money."

"In order to hide my embarrassment, I ate almost all the food in the restaurant, but Hong Xia still didn't send me any money. Could you please help me pay the bill and redeem me?"

Chen Qi: “…”

No? Do you blue-haired people really not carry any money?

Having said that, looking at Liang's cool eyes that gradually became pitiful when he hesitated, Chen Qi, who had a toothache, ignored Xiangzi's attempt to stop him and raised his hands in surrender:

"I understand... Manager, please give me the bill and two servings of curry rice. Thank you."

Xiangzi: “…”

For a moment, facing Chen Qi, who accepted everything Liang did, even though Liang's behavior was not so casual but greedy, Xiangzi wanted to say something, but in the end he swallowed it silently.

But the next moment, when Xiangzi glared at Liang beside her with an unfriendly look, she was surprised that there was no shame on Liang's cold face. Instead, he stared at her with a... seemingly smug expression.

Xiangzi read a smile in Liang's eyes that was not malicious, but extremely ironic to Xiangzi.

Liang was laughing at her, as if he was watching a joke, but apart from the joke... In Liang's eyes, she seemed to be nothing...

Volume 126: Chapter 125 Chapter : Liang: Fengchuan-san, you are such a jerk

Xiangzi: “…”

Liang: "(Big mouthful of rice)."

The atmosphere in the newly opened coffee shop was a little subtle. Chen Qi sat alone in the middle of the bar, with Xiangzi and Liang sitting on either side of him.

However, these two girls, who have similar hair color, similar naturally cool temperament, and even have unique talents in music, have not had any extra words to each other so far.

Xiangzi just kept his head down and said nothing, eating the curry rice in front of him politely and silently. It was obviously her who was tired and hungry before, but at this moment Xiangzi had no intention of eating the curry rice in front of him. He only took a few bites occasionally, but it was tasteless.

In contrast to Xiangzi, Yamada Ryo, who had almost finished eating the entire menu of the cafe to delay time before Chen Qi came, was still able to finish a full plate of curry rice. The chef at the bar and Chen Qi next to him both felt a little nervous before noon.

How long has she been hungry... Liang doesn't look like a girl with a strong appetite, and her figure seems to be on the thin side. How could she eat so much?

Could it be that Liang has the legendary body type that doesn't get fat? I didn't realize this when I watched anime before...

"...It's cool. Eat slowly. If you feel it's not enough, you can always order more."

As he spoke, Chen Qi also raised his head and said to the uncle who was still busy at the bar: "Excuse me, please give me another serving of soba noodles."

"Okay, leave it to me." Although the uncle at the bar was also surprised by the appetite of this little girl Yu Liang, he still took the order with a smile on his face. However, when the uncle started to prepare, he couldn't help but remind Chen Qi, saying:

"But young man, don't blame me for being nosy. Remember to keep an eye on your girlfriend. If she eats like that, she might get uncomfortable while walking."

"——Excuse me, uncle, Yamada-san is not his girlfriend."

However, the moment the uncle's words fell, what people didn't expect was that before Chen Qi opened his mouth, Xiangzi beside him had put down the spoon in his hand without knowing when, and his expression became a little serious, and he said to the uncle righteously:

"Please don't make jokes like this casually. It would be bad if people misunderstood it."

Xiangzi knew very well that Chen Qi was now a public figure after all, and the scandal between him and Chuhua, which was exploited by someone with ulterior motives, had already had a huge impact on their careers.

Chen Qi, who is now the target of public criticism, should eliminate all potential dangers. If someone recognizes him and records the conversation and posts it on the Internet, then Chen Qi's career as a musician, which he has finally started, will probably have to end under external pressure.

——Of course, this is just an excuse for Xiangzi to explain his behavior and convince himself.

At that moment, Xiangzi's real reaction was just a conditioned reflex after hearing the uncle tacitly acknowledge Chen Qi and Liang as a couple.