People in Tokyo, the world is clear

They expressed their amazement almost in unison.

It also makes someone unable to help but lift up their long shirt with both hands and put half of it into the pockets of their black tight trousers. Although they have a calm face, their posture is as if they are showing off after successfully keeping a secret.

"In fact, I was the one hiding deeper. At the time, I discovered that a boy had discovered that the girl was cheating. And I can confirm that there was no one hiding deeper behind me."

The further narration made Qingshan feel relieved:

"No wonder you can abstain... It's really nice to not have to make such a decision yourself and instead just watch the fun. So, did that boy expose that girl?"

"Hmm... let me put it this way. After the exam, the girl approached the boy and spoke earnestly about something. Then, they apparently went to a nearby hotel and booked a room. As strangers."

"......"

There was silence for a few seconds.

Immediately afterwards——

"Eh!!!"

Miss Aoyama's cheeks flushed rapidly, and she let out a cry of surprise that almost drew the attention of passersby. Then, realizing what she was doing, she covered her mouth and swallowed back some of her exclamation.

But still, I was shocked.

"This, this, this... this is not!"

"It's exactly as you think. If my judgment is correct, I can rudely speculate that this is a transaction in which one's body is exchanged for keeping a secret."

Sasagawa Rimei concluded this way, and then a hint of success flashed in her eyes.

A smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, just like the one when an assassin from the State of Yan showed a map of his country to the ruler of another country.

Suddenly she looked up, stared at the man beside her, and lowered her voice to a cold tone.

"So, this raises a question, and it's time for the only male among us to answer it. Mr. Smart, if you were the one who caught the cheating, and faced with the pleading and offered terms of trade from that country girl, would you agree to keep her secret?"

"What?"

Instantly, Lin Sen felt himself being pierced by a sudden, counter-attack. Then, he was strung up high, placed on the moral rack, and burned fiercely.

I was so miserable!

It’s even worse than that.

Suddenly, someone grabbed my left arm and used the folded palm to crush the flesh on my arm.

"Yes! Yes! What would you do, Xiaolin?"

Perhaps because she was putting herself in the shoes of a country girl, Xia Zhi's face was filled with sadness.

"Yes, for a glimmer of sunshine in the future, the girl who left her hometown is ready to pay any price. So, what will Xiaolin do? Will he expose it forcefully? Or will he accept the deal and keep the secret for me..."

"Does that mean I'm keeping a secret for you? Aren't you being a bit too dramatic, Aoyama Natsuki?"

Just as he started to complain, a hand gently touched his right shoulder.

Then a calm voice sounded:

"Or, there's another alternative scenario. The cheater is a girl from a wealthy family. To protect your reputation, she initially offers you money to keep quiet. After being flatly rejected, she then offers to be your girlfriend, helping you cross the social ladder."

"You're also into drama, aren't you, Sasagawa Rio? Putting aside your ridiculous fabricated identity assumptions and bizarre behavior patterns, what does this scene have to do with you? Do you even need to get involved in this? If you have enough drama to do, you can sign up for an audition at the drama company. You don't have to deal with this kind of thing!"

Facts have proved that Lin Sen is a man of few words, but he is unwilling to speak on weekdays, not that he is not good at speaking.

All in all, a great meal.

However, Lin Sen has always been the one who provides thorough answers to questions.

In response to Miss Xia Zhi's initial question, which was reasonable and not just a joke, he gave a very positive answer.

"If it were me, in that situation, I would deny her request."

"..."

"What the hell are you smirking about, Sasagawa Rio? You're just setting the pace and now you're just hiding away, huh? That's disgusting."

After responding harshly to a woman who seemed to be gloating for some unknown reason, Lin Sen sighed and turned his gaze to Miss Qingshan who was blinking foolishly in front of him.

"No, no mercy?"

She acted like she had lost some competition, completely stupid, which made Lin Sen laugh and cry.

He put his hands on her shoulders, shook her for a while, and finally pulled the girl out of the script.

"Stop putting yourself in my shoes. Let me ask you, Aoyama, did you cheat on the college entrance exam?"

"of course not!"

This time the response was quite quick.

As if unwilling to have her character questioned, Qingshan straightened her body subconsciously. "Although I feel that my score should be around the admission line... but, cheating is definitely wrong!"

"Isn't this the end?"

Lin Sen patted the girl with a ponytail on the shoulder and withdrew his hand.

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His tone returned to normal, and he spoke calmly:

"My principles on this matter are similar to yours, Qingshan. This means that we are on the same side. And if there really is such a cheater in front of me, regardless of her identity, she is first of all not in the same category as me, Qingshan, and you. As the saying goes, people with different ideals cannot work together. Since we can't walk the same path and there are no interests involved, we should resist this kind of thing and follow our heart."

Then the young man spread out his hands.

He continued:

"So, I'm definitely going to reject that lousy deal. I don't want to be associated with anyone who has nothing to do with it. As for whether or not to expose her further...it depends on my mood. Normally, I'd rather not bother with it and let her worry about the consequences, knowing she deserves to be worried about whether I'm keeping her secret. But if I suddenly get fed up with her disrespect for her body and dignity, or if I feel like she didn't do well on the exam and the competition is fierce, I might take the trouble to report her."

Lin Sen felt that the attitude he expressed was very clear.

First of all, we are not of the same kind and we are disgusted even to be related.

When it comes to dealing with specific matters, faced with this ambiguous situation where you are neither a human nor a human, you can give yourself an identity that jumps between chaotic good and neutral good, and then roll the dice to decide.

Life is inherently random. So are people. Sometimes, even our approach to life changes depending on our mood. When faced with certain situations, as long as we adhere to basic principles and remain within reasonable limits, any choice is fine.

This is what it means to follow one's heart without transgressing the rules. The summaries of ancient thinkers are always pithy.

Lin Sen didn't know whether the two people around him accepted this somewhat philosophical theory. But judging by their expressions, at least they didn't object to his statement or approach.

Even the girl Xia Zhi felt a little embarrassed when she realized that she had made a wrong substitution.

"That's right. If she chose to cheat, she's clearly not holding onto her boundaries. I feel bad for her rural background and the limited opportunities she's faced. It's a different matter, and I think that's a different matter."

"Let me put it this way. If I find out that Qingshan also took that exam, I will report her. This way, I will help you eliminate a competitor."

Sometimes, Miss Qingshan is so silly that she is easy to coax.

Lin Sen's casual remarks made her happy all of a sudden.

Also responded seriously:

"As for me, it should be the same. If I were to take the entrance exam with you, Xiaolin, I would also stand up and expose this cheater!"

"We are two brothers, let's not talk anymore."

"Stop talking! We're just brothers! Hehe~"

It instantly creates a sense of idiocy, a sense of solidarity and solidarity among idiots who come from nowhere.

The only female editor who still maintained a little decency twitched her mouth so much that she almost took two steps to the side to cross the line.

Fortunately, even if she didn't do this, the time of separation would soon come -

Before they knew it, the sunset glow dimmed and the three of them were standing in front of the subway station.

The cold flamingo stood in front of the two of them first, making a farewell gesture.

"We're going our separate ways."

"I'm so glad to have met Editor Sasakawa! He might seem a little intimidating, but he's actually a really nice and interesting person!"

"I hope to have a deeper friendship with Qingshan in the future."

It is truly gratifying that two women with very different personalities can recognize each other because of their similar qualities.

Lin Sen could have just been a leisurely bystander.

However, before parting, the female editor suddenly looked at Miss Qingshan in front of her.

Lowering his voice, which had suddenly become soft and gentle:

"Also, don't forget to come to my place tomorrow at noon. I'll...wait for you."

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Wow.

The sudden urge to act not only caught Lin Sen off guard, but also startled the girl next to him.

So, after watching Sasagawa Rimei leave quickly after saying a few words, Ms. Aoyama looked at Lin Sen with some suspicion:

"Sasagawa, is she...over there?"

"The editorial department of the publishing house."

"Oh, oh...like this."

"Is it still possible today? After we get back, we need to discuss how to come up with some music for my story script."

"Yeah, yes! I have to go home quickly."

Lin Sen could only be thankful that he was born with a thick skin.

Being able to handle the role is crucial.

It can avoid triggering many strange and troublesome things.

I quickly pulled Miss Qingshan, took out my wallet, and went to the subway ticket office.

I heard she was still thinking about the conversation just now:

"Editor Sasakawa is such a special person. Special. The way he speaks and behaves has such a unique temperament."

"My friends are all of high quality. Don't worry about that."

"Wow, can you even think of a way to blow yourself up, Kobayashi?"

"I'm complimenting you, Ms. Qingshan, a high-quality human woman."

"Hey!"

Miss Aoyama was both embarrassed and angry by the sudden direct compliment.

As a result, during the next ten minutes of the subway ride, he lowered his head and used the light to study the music theory book in his hand, and did not chat with Lin Sen much.

"Bang, bang..."

Amid the bumpy sound of the subway that heralded the night, a girl reading a book huddled by the handrail in the corner of the car, surrounded by the numb black and white crowd.

The young man naturally stood in front of her, protecting her, looking up and studying the arrangement of the subway handles boredly.

In the almost black and white background, the two figures seemed to add color.

Chapter 11 Let's wait until the sky turns white

Then, Lin Sen said to the girl:

"Before we talk about music, let's talk about being alive."

That night, the curtains were drawn on the windows of Miss Qingshan's house to block out the disturbing city lights.

The ground around me was littered with blank draft paper and pencils, as well as tapes and a well-worn tape recorder.

Only the dim white light above cast a frosty light, reflecting on each other's bodies, transforming them into lively colors.

The girl holding the guitar laughed softly.

"Xiao Lin always likes to talk about profound things."

"This is a very simple topic. The reason it seems so highbrow is that most people don't want to discuss it."

Alive is a magical word.

People rarely care about it when they are satisfied, harmonious, happy, blessed, and everything goes smoothly.

Only when you feel helpless, compromise, regret, jealous, and unable to get what you want, can you feel its weight.