This piece of news was like a bolt from the blue, further damaging his already devastated heart.

After returning to the room, she looked at the rental house that had sheltered her for the past few months. After a long time, she finally packed her luggage and left the rental house.

That night, I hid under an empty bridge.

Because it was December, the biting cold wind penetrated her tattered clothes and penetrated into her bones, greedily enjoying her fear, anger and loneliness.

I clenched my fists, trembling with anger. Gazing at the neon-lit city outside the bridge, I vowed to myself: I won't be taken advantage of in this Tokyo! I'll seize every opportunity! I'm going to climb up!

Although the oath was passionate, the reality was still cold, and the cold wind overnight made me catch a cold.

When I woke up again, I was lying on a hospital bed with a doctor sitting next to me: "How do you feel?"

He turned his head away for a long time before he realized that he was in the hospital. His eyes refocused and when he saw the doctor, he became very alert: "You... I won't be fooled again!"

Seeing my reaction, the doctor seemed to have an answer in his mind. Under the doctor's question, I told the doctor what had happened in the past few months. The doctor asked, "The hospital is short of a cleaner. Do you want to come and do the job?"

Hearing this, I was stunned. The doctor said, "This hospital is a public hospital. It belongs to the state. They won't cheat you."

After a moment, I asked myself with some confusion: "When I was looking for a job before, other positions obviously didn't want me because I was too young. Why did you want me?"

The doctor replied: "The hospital is too big and there are too few cleaners to clean it all."

After hesitating for a long time, he nodded. However, although he was called a cleaner, he actually only cleaned around the doctor's office, and his salary was paid by the doctor alone.

Just like that, a month later, I received my first salary in my life.

It was evening when I left the hospital with my salary. I sat on a park bench and looked at my salary: 50,000 yen. This was the first time I felt the difficulty of making money.

Thinking back on the past month I have been sleeping on a recliner in the hospital, I feel both pain and happiness.

Chapter 170 A Step to Resolve the Contradiction

After a few months, I finally saved a lot of money and got my first smartphone in my life.

When I was working as a cleaner in a hospital, I often saw doctors using smartphones, seemingly watching videos on them. Then, by chance, I learned that I could make money by posting videos on my phone...

After a while, I had saved a lot of money and learned a lot about mobile phones, so I wanted to try what the doctor mentioned, "posting videos on the phone."

After taking out part of his salary as a thank you gift to the doctor, he said goodbye to the doctor, rented a house, and started learning how to create videos online.

After failing at games, cooking, and funny videos, and watching the money I had saved dwindle day by day, I finally gritted my teeth and went to the cosmetics section with the most traffic.

After purchasing a batch of cosmetics, she began to learn makeup from other beauty bloggers and gradually developed her own style. With the mentality of making a last-ditch effort, she released her first beauty video.

To my surprise, the effect was surprisingly good. From then on, the account name "喵梦亲" was born.

My thoughts gradually became blurred, the scenes of memories began to fade, and returned to the present.

"Then, this beauty account took off. Of course, I've tried other things, too." Miao Meng looked at Aiyin, her pink eyes filled with calmness, as if she were simply describing something ordinary. "Because I don't want to hang on to one tree, and... this thing won't let me climb higher. One day, by chance, I saw a drum set in the music section, and I wanted to start practicing drums myself."

After a pause, Miao Meng continued, "Then, I bought a second-hand drum. Although it's a bit broken, at least it can still be played. Later, Xiangzi used Muzi's photo to invite me to join Mujica, so I joined. I originally wanted to act with Muzi, but that personality's talent was too terrifying, so... now I can only play the drums honestly in Mujica, and then think of a way to see if I can jump to a better place."

"Meow Meng dear...are you...a freshman in high school now?"

After hearing about Meow Meng's experience, Aine's first reaction was surprise that Meow Meng was now the same age as her, yet so unusually mature.

"Correct."

“I can’t tell at all.”

"Maybe it's because I've experienced a lot." Miao Meng picked up a piece of food with chopsticks and put it into his mouth, chewing it gently.

Aiyin looked at her calm expression, her hands unconsciously rubbing the chopsticks. After a long moment, she finally spoke, "Why did you tell me? We're not even that familiar with each other."

"I don't know either. Maybe it's my intuition from observing people for so long." Miao Meng spread his hands and continued, "If I had to say something, it's probably because you're so good to your friends. I think I can trust you."

"Aren't you afraid that I'll tell Sakki what you said last time?"

Listening to Aine's words, Meow Meng smirked, "If you really wanted to tell me, you wouldn't have told me."

Miao Meng was right. If Aine really planned to tell Xiangzi, she would not have told her.

After a moment of silence, Aiyin slowly spoke, "Playing drums at Mujica now should make more money than your videos, right?"

Miao Meng nodded and replied noncommittally: "That's too much money, but I won't give up the videos. The videos I make now are still making a positive profit."

"Then you can discuss with Sakki about filming some behind-the-scenes footage of Mujica or something. That should earn you more, right?"

Miao Meng looked at Aiyin with some confusion. What was this little girl thinking? Wasn't she in cahoots with Xiangzi? Why was she giving me advice?

After coughing twice, Miao Meng said, "No, Xiangzi doesn't trust me now. If I want to take a picture, I have to wait until I get to know her better."

Hearing this, Aine covered her mouth and laughed: "After all, Meow Mengqin took off the mask at the martial arts hall. Now Sakki is very dissatisfied with you. You hurt Mumu so badly, right?"

"Muzi has lived in a family of entertainers since she was a child. I thought she was already familiar with the camera, but who knew..." Miao Meng turned her face away and answered with a pout.

"My dear Miao Meng, why did you want to take off your mask at that time? Did you really need traffic?"

"Well, traffic is one thing." Miao Meng nodded, then shook her head. "On the other hand, I know Xiangzi, Chuzi, and Muzi are in the same camp. I'm not sure if they will find a better drummer and kick me out in the future. I'm also worried that they will cheat me like those unscrupulous bosses I met before. So... the only thing I can think of that can bind us together... is this..."

After a moment, Miao Meng lowered her head and sincerely said the two words she should have said: "Sorry."

"Niaomeng dear, it's no use saying sorry to me, you should go and apologize to Sakki and Mumu."

Miao Meng nodded: "Well, for the sake of future development, it is indeed necessary. I will tell them later."

"Then... I'll talk to Sakki later and let you two meet?"

"Okay." Miao Meng nodded, she crossed her arms over her chest and looked straight at Aiyin.

Aiyin was a little stunned by Miaomeng's undisguised gaze. She subconsciously hugged herself: "Miaomeng honey, what's wrong?"

"By the way, Aiko, do you remember... I added your contact information after the concert?"

"Ah? Oh, I remember. What's wrong?" Aine let go of her hand and nodded.

Miao Meng smiled: "Then do you know why I added you?"

"Before, Sakki said that you might be using me to find Mumu, but you never contacted me afterwards. Sakki and I thought you were just adding each other as friends..."

Miao Meng held her chin with both hands and looked at Aine with a smirk on her face: "Yes, Xiangzi is right. I originally wanted to use you as a springboard to contact Mutsuko, but after her mother Minami invited me, it was no longer necessary."

“Tsk.” Aine pouted and looked at Miao Meng speechlessly, “Miao Meng’s kiss is really bad.”

Miao Meng spread her hands and said, "Well, there's nothing I can do. We weren't familiar with each other at the time. Who knew you would be such a little girl?"

"Obviously, let's be the same size."

"I'm sorry, Aiko." Miao Meng clasped his hands together.

Aiyin placed one hand on her waist, closed her eyes, and flicked her other hand: "Well, it doesn't matter."

When Aiyin opened her eyes again, Miaomeng had already stretched out a hand in front of her. She was looking at her quietly with a smile on her face.

"Aiko, my name is Yutenji Wakami, and you are my first close friend in Tokyo."

"Eh? Oh." Aine reached out and shook Meowmeow's hand, "Meowmeow dear, nice to meet you. I'm Chihaya Aine, a first-year student at Hanaoka Girls' Academy."

Miao Meng was a little excited: "Then we are..."

Aiyin continued Meowmeng's words: "Good friends."

Chapter 171 Umirin (13 chapters to go)

After leaving the western-style restaurant, Aiyin walked down the street. The night breeze rustled her hair, bringing a hint of coolness. In the sky, stars hung above her head, twinkling with her steps.

"I didn't expect Miao Mengqin to be such a girl... I thought she was only thinking about herself, but it turns out she works so hard for her family."

Aiyin looked at the huge Tokyo. Countless high-rise buildings formed a steel forest rooted together. The glass reflected the neon lights, dyeing the whole Tokyo into a hazy color, which made people feel a little breathless.

"Miao Mengqin said it so easily, but she was only thirteen years old at the time. I really don't know what kind of hardships she had to go through to create her own world in Tokyo."

Filled with endless sympathy and melancholy, Aiyin returned home and opened the door of her room. Xiangzi had been waiting there for a long time.

She sat on the sofa and looked curiously at Aine who was standing at the door. "Ai, how was your meeting with Yutenji?"

"Well, she's pretty good." Aiyin put her bag on the table and picked up the grapes Xiangzi had washed for her and started eating them. "She's a very strong-willed girl."

"Pretty good?" Xiangzi pouted in dissatisfaction, his fingers clenching the armrest of the sofa. "That girl took off her mask at the martial arts hall and did so many excessive things, and you still think she's good?"

Hearing Xiangzi's words, Aiyin spit the grape skins into the trash can and sat next to her: "Well, Sakki, don't be fooled by the surface appearance of things. There may be other reasons behind excessiveness."

Xiangzi pondered for a moment, but couldn't think of any other reason for Miao Meng: "Reason? Isn't it for traffic?"

"She said she wanted to talk to you and Mumu later to resolve the conflict. What do you think?"

"Let's talk?" Xiangzi looked a little reluctant, but when he saw Aine's smile, he finally sighed, "Okay, I understand. I'll talk to her later."

Aine nodded happily, "Well, once you resolve your conflict, Mujica will be better."

……

The next day, after Aiyin came out of the rehearsal room, her phone suddenly vibrated. She took out her phone and saw it was a message from Hailing.

[Hailing: Can we meet by the river before?]

[Aine: That river where you saw me and Mumu arguing?]

[Hailing: Okay, see you in half an hour.]

After deciding on the meeting place and time, Aine headed there leisurely.

When Aiyin arrived, she found Hailing already sitting on the lawn. She was wearing a black leather jacket, her black hair fluttering gently in the wind, her eyes staring at the slowly flowing river, wondering what she was thinking about.

Aiyin slowly walked over to Hailing and put the guitar case aside: "Hailing, I'm here."

"Well, it's a bit sudden, but I want to meet you." Hailing stretched one leg on the lawn, the other leg was half bent, one arm was supported on the knee, and one hand was supporting her chin.

The dancing wind pushed the river and bent the green grass.

"It's okay, I have plenty of time now." Aine sat on the lawn, looking around in surprise. "The wind is so strong today. It's strange. It wasn't this strong just now."

"Congratulations on repairing your relationship with Ruoye." Hailing's eyes were already fixed on the river.

Aine was stunned for a moment, then smiled faintly: "Well, mainly thanks to what Hailing said that day. It gave me confidence."

"Really?" Hailing finally withdrew her gaze, turned her head, and looked at Aine, "Chihaya-san, why are you willing to do so much for your friends?"

"Eh?" Aine was suddenly stunned. Why would Hailing ask that... But, it seems to be true. I never thought about why I would do so much for my friends... But, if I had to say it...

"Because we are friends."

Aiyin's answer made Hailing stunned. She turned her head and continued to look at the river: "Really? Because we are friends... Is that the only reason?"

"Well, I never thought about why I would do so much for my friends. If I had to say, it's because they are friends."

Aine emphasized the words again, causing Hailing to lower her head: "Friends."

"Well, Hailing asked me to come out for something?"

The wind picked up, blowing Aine’s long hair apart.

"Because you saved Mujica back then, and Li Xi also spoke very highly of you, so... I'm quite interested and want to meet you."

"Huh? Rikki also spoke highly of me?" Hearing this, Aine couldn't help but raise the corners of her mouth. "Then Hailing, what did Rikki say?"

"She... is very glad to know you and have a friend like you."

Aine scratched her head a little embarrassedly: "Really... I didn't expect that I was like this in Rikki's mind."

Hailing turned her head and opened her mouth, but she didn't know how to communicate with Aine.

I have never dealt with such energetic people.

"By the way, Hailing, I have something I want to ask you."

"what?"

Aiyin rested her hands on the grass. “Hailing is also longing for a band of her own?”

Hailing's voice was still as calm as water: "Why do you think so?"

"Sakki told me about your conversation with her. You said that Mortis told you that Mujica would be your new home, right?"

Hailing turned her face away: "So? I haven't confirmed it yet."

"Didn't you tell me before? I'm actually quite envious of you for being able to worry about things between you and your best friend."

Hearing Aiyin say this, Hailing did not refute: "Actually, I envy you for being able to become good friends with so many people and having a band that you can be close to."

"Well, aren't Hailing and Rikki also very good friends?"

Hailing lowered her head. "I have a good relationship with Lixi, right? Because Lixi is quite straightforward, it's very convenient to communicate with her. It's not as hard as communicating with others. After a few interactions, we became familiar with each other."

“Is that so?” Aine nodded and held out her hand. “Then… do you want to be friends with me again?”

"Friend?" Hailing looked up at the gentle girl in front of her. Her fingers trembled slightly, as if she was hesitating.

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