The social phobia substitute will not dream of the band girl

It was like thunderclapping from the blue sky. Perhaps we should be thankful that there weren't any serious cardiovascular incidents on the scene tonight. When a heavy wooden door is kicked open, the sound is incredibly loud, due to the immense strength of the attacker. This is also the result of his restraint; after all, not every Old Deng is as bold as his family.

"You...how dare you be so rude here? Do you know who we are? And who am I?" A well-dressed elder with half-white hair came out and pointed at him.

Ping Xin was thoughtful for a moment, then suddenly realized, "I remember you. You are... the one with those lecherous eyes before, pretending to evaluate the accessories but actually glancing at the breasts."

He even thoughtfully added the appropriate tone and actions to ensure that everyone could hear clearly. He really made me cry!

"you...!"

The old man didn't say anything else, because before he did that, his face had already come into close contact with a size 45 shoe. After the flying kick, the young man even used the momentum to flip in the air and landed gracefully on the long table, pointing with his finger at the most dazzling flower at tonight's dinner -

"I'm going to take her away tonight. Let's see who dares to stop me."

Chapter 63 Endorsement

He wore a black gentleman's hat on his head, a dark blue suit, and a wooden cane in his hand that even an outsider could tell was definitely worth a lot of money.

If he took out the silver pocket watch from his pocket and asked for the time, everyone would be happy to serve him. Men would restrain their pride in front of him, and women would become enthusiastic and proactive in front of him. But when he kicked down an old man and then flipped over like a kite in a kung fu movie and landed on the long table, the situation was different.

"I'm going to take her away tonight. Who's for? Who's against?"

The carved, jeweled cane pierced the air with a piercing sound, its owner simply wielding it in a sword-shaped pattern. The gentle movement concealed a terrifying force capable of splitting mountains and shattering rocks, sending shivers down the spines of those present. Then, the man held it upside down, like a knight from one of those Yan Nation stories...

Wasn't it a bit too fantastical for a Yan country hero to come and smash up the Dong country banquet venue in a respectable suit? Toyokawa Shoko didn't know, but she was very excited at the moment, as if the protagonist in those stories had suddenly appeared before her, this was something every child had imagined.

As she watched Ping Xin leave and then immediately kick the door open, she was startled by the noise and subconsciously stood up. Now, she simply stood on the chair they had just sat on. If she had done something unbecoming of a consortium child or upper-class person under normal circumstances, she would definitely be scolded by her parents, right?

But it doesn’t matter today, because there is one person who has attracted the attention of the entire audience.

At this moment, Xiangzi finally understood why Pingxin was confused before, because when there is an absolute protagonist on the scene, he can still be distracted by those minor characters standing in the corner. This is indeed a strange... or amazing thing.

Xiangzi was also very curious about one thing: Ping Xin had just opened the door and left, then kicked it back in less than three seconds later. What was the purpose of such a formality or sense of ceremony? Could it be that she was giving him magical powers, like a magical girl?

The people present at the scene had no idea what Toyokawa Shoko was thinking. If they knew, they would definitely complain, "Sister, you are so golden!"

A polite gentleman or a thug? When this choice appears, most people present are not afraid -

Because being polite often means abiding by the rules, and as long as you abide by the rules, you will be manipulated by those who play with the rules or even make the rules. And simple thugs are just fools with muscles (strength) but no brains. Those who are so despicable are not even worthy of their attention.

But when these two words appear together and merge into the new term "suit thug," things often become complicated. Someone with only wisdom or strength isn't scary, or isn't scary enough. But when someone possesses both wisdom and force, and has the courage and confidence to act in front of so many people, it often means one thing... they're not afraid of the consequences.

Aside from Toyokawa Shoko, who was just there to make a name for himself, who among the people present wasn't a shrewd person? Even Old Deng, who had just tried to step up and gain reputation but got slapped in the face, remained silent. He covered his face, gnashed his teeth, and tried to think about Ping Xin's identity and how to deal with it.

"No one is coming up? Then I'll go down."

The black Martin boots left a fainter and fainter footprint on the tablecloth and fell to the ground the next second, still silently, but this time no one dared to ignore him, because every step seemed to step on their hearts.

Not only impressed, but also terrified.

When Ping Xin walked towards Sheng Yan Noah, the crowd made way for him, as if they were surrounding him. There were always people who would disrupt the formation at such times, but they weren't necessarily ardent fans, they could also be scoundrels.

A lady wearing heavy makeup and fox fur suddenly stood up and asked: "Whose child are you from? Why are you so naughty at such a young age and using violence..."

"Snapped--!"

Because he wasn't wearing gloves, Pingxin got his hands full of makeup, which made him feel sick, even if it was high-end. So after he did that, he even wiped his hands on the other person's pristine white fox fur. The red and purple on the white fur were eye-catching, just like him now.

"Before you start cursing like a bitch, you should first recognize your own weight. Haven't you seen that people who are more powerful than you haven't come forward? You only care about showing off and gaining face. Anyone who marries a woman like you is really unlucky. If the gift wasn't generous enough, I'm afraid no one would be willing, Auntie~?"

“You, you…!”

The woman pointed at Ping Xin's nose but couldn't speak for a long time. Ping Xin's slap had somewhat sobered her up, but she wasn't completely awake yet. Otherwise, she wouldn't be thinking about "I'll lose face if I go back like this," but would be thinking about whether she could go back tonight fully awake.

"Do you know it's rude to point at someone? Oh, no wonder, you're the type who gets jealous of children. Just now, when you were looking at Noah, you were filled with envy and resentment. Was it because of the crow's feet that even makeup couldn't hide, or the belly fat (flannel fat) that even fox fur couldn't hide?"

"you--!"

"Even a child younger than you can become the focus of everyone's attention and the object of envy. Does this make you feel unbalanced? Haha... There won't be a third time."

Ping Xin tapped the ground lightly with his cane, and with it went the courage of the crowd, the sharpness and strength of the woman. The woman should be thankful that she had her period today, otherwise a greater embarrassment would have appeared with the dripping sound and a small puddle of water.

This time, no one dared to be the unknown guy anymore, because everyone was afraid of being exposed. In the social arena, everyone needs to be a tiger, whether it is a real tiger or a paper tiger, but you have to make others afraid of you. The more people who fear you, the stronger you are, and the more power and wealth you can have.

"What a shame! I really wanted to be a slapping hero. Hitting someone while giving them a good lecture is a great way to educate them, especially for those 'bad kids'. It's a pity I just observed them for so long."

Unlike Hirayuko's regret, the people around him relaxed, yet dared not breathe a word. He had wanted to point out everyone's shortcomings as a lesson for Toyokawa Shoko, but everyone was too timid. How does one say that?

The bigger the family business, the smaller the courage?

This behavior is not surprising when you consider that these are all "successful people" who are better at not making mistakes than at making progress.

Pingxin walked up to Noah, took off his hat, and held out his hand.

"Hello, miss, I speak for myself."

Endorsement and salt, a wonderful pun, isn’t it?

Chapter 64: Understanding

"I didn't expect you to come in like this... I'm a little surprised~"

"You didn't expect it? That's not surprising, because I didn't expect it either. You never know what choice you will make until the last moment."

The night was cold, his heart was warm, and the wind was cool, but Shengyan Noah felt so warm and even a little hot, because of the suit jacket full of male hormones and the carefully dressed man next to him.

He barged in openly, confronted people with a clear conscience, and finally, in full view of everyone, he left with the protagonist of the dinner, Noah, in his arms. He came in style and left with a swagger. He seemed more like the protagonist of the night than the white-haired princess in his arms.

"But what did you mean by that?"

"Ah... the one about 'the Namiyao family will face a major turning point'?"

Pingxin still remembered what he had said to Noah's father, but it was just an impression; he had completely forgotten the other person's face.

You thought the turning point was that the Shengyan family would prosper from then on, but what I said was that after the dinner that evening, a special police team would raid the house and make an arrest. I just want to ask you if it is serious or not!

"Although some things may happen in the Namiya family, it won't affect you. The biggest change is that you are free... ahem, I mean you are free."

Freedom? What does that mean?

"Simply put, from now on, it's not you who's being arranged by the Shengyan family, but rather the people of the Shengyan family who will be living by your will. Congratulations on gaining the initial power to control your own destiny. Do you like this birthday gift?"

Pingxin gently stroked Namishio Noah's face, saving him from shock and confusion. His expression and actions were full of kindness, care and protection, which was completely contrary to what he was actually going to do.

For example, the Shengyan family will suffer a severe blow because of the white powder incident, and will be hated by everyone, so they will have to sell the company, employees and a series of equipment at a low price. From then on, the name of Shengyan family will no longer exist, and only two or three cats and kittens will survive with Pingxin's permission.

Ping Xin responded to the temptation from others, or rather, from Sheng Yan's father, with practical actions today, in a tough and detached manner.

Otherwise, today it's Namashionoai looking for a husband, tomorrow it's Hayase Canteen's poster girl being pursued by a rich young man, and he doesn't dare to imagine what will happen the day after tomorrow, because you can never guess how low the moral standards of human beings can be, because the bottom line of human beings is that there is no bottom line.

If you give in to someone today, they will try to ride on your neck tomorrow.

Pingxin hates this place because the class concept in the East is very serious. But he also likes it because everyone worships the strong without exception.

Although the Eastern tradition of "lower-ups" is deeply rooted in people's hearts, and those scumbags chasing fame and fortune will sharpen their knives against his back day and night, this kind of thing will not happen as long as you always maintain absolute power, and Ping Xin has the confidence to resolve all of this, just like tonight.

"...Actually, I had planned to watch it till the end today and do nothing else."

"Hmm...are you still angry after all?"

Since I hadn't told you about this, Noah wasn't surprised. After all, Ping Xin wasn't considered stingy by his acquaintances, but he was a bit stubborn and liked to nitpick over everything, not in a derogatory way.

Ping Xin stopped and turned to look at her, and Noah stood there, looking into his eyes. In this garden with lights, fountains, and flowers, under the witness of a sky full of stars, Ping Xin reached out his hand—

"May I have the honor of dancing with you tonight, Miss Nai Ai~?"

Normally, she's called Noah at school, but tonight she's called Nai'ai. It seems like she really cares about the matter of Shengyan Nai'ai seeking a husband.

But this possessiveness didn't cause anyone any distress. Under the influence of the playful play, the girls' lips and tongues felt a sweet illusion. No, perhaps we should say it more romantically, like... the taste of love.

Noah's sweet smile attracted all the flowers and plants around her to cheer her on crazily. She lifted the hem of her skirt, stepped sideways, and knelt down to perform a perfect curtsy, then gave her hand to Pingxin.

"my pleasure."

A man and a woman, one black, one white, danced in this deserted garden. Their movements were graceful and agile, like two fluttering butterflies. Besides their excellent education, their rapport was evident.

In fact, this wasn't their first dance; they had previously appeared publicly last year. It was Christmas Day last year, and Shengxiang Middle School was planning a small Christmas party. As organizers, the Student Union was also expected to send representatives to participate, highlighting the importance of having fun with the public.

Hayase Yuuka is not good at this, and Chozuki Rion doesn't want to be in the spotlight, and doesn't want to be touched by Hirashin in public (actually, she doesn't want to appear to be being led by the nose), so the task of dancing with Hirashin falls to Namishio Noa.

The two of them had gone out on dates under the pretext of practicing dancing, but that had nothing to do with today, just like whether the people in the house scattered like birds and beasts or continued to dance, it had nothing to do with them.

"Then why did Ping Xin suddenly think of saving me?"

"Nothing, just someone reminding me... Sometimes trust isn't just about handing things over to someone personally. Maybe she's trusting the tacit understanding between them."

"Um...your new target?"

If it was an acquaintance who told Ping Xin, he would definitely tell the name openly and let Noah take advantage of the other party. If it was a vague statement like the current one, it was most likely someone Shengyan Noah did not know.

"No, I just happened to meet this kid at the dinner party tonight. She's incredibly kind... What are you thinking about? (Ping Xin flicked Noah's forehead) She and I just met by chance. We're not really close."

However, Ping Xin is indeed grateful to Toyokawa Shoko. If it weren't for her, an absolute third party, to comfort him, he might still be stuck in a dead end.

Ping Xin has indeed suffered some negative effects since he "accidentally touched" the CD. If it weren't for her appearance, he might have really done something wrong this time. I can only say that it is really great to be able to understand each other.

"...If we follow the original idea, what would Ping Xin do?"

"Hmm... rather than bullying the old, weak, sick, and disabled, I'd rather drive a supercar and use a Desert Eagle to smash the axle of the wedding car on my wedding day, and then leave in style with you."

"That's it..."

Noah hugged him, listened to his heartbeat, and felt his unchanging love.

"I have an obligation to make you happy... Noah, come with me."

Chapter 65: Life Needs Rock

"——I do!"

If the usually calm and composed Noah could hear some hidden meaning in Ping Xin's words, today she was just a little woman who wanted to rely on Ping Xin, a minor who was worried about her future, and a green student on the road to growth.

Although she knew that Ping Xin would definitely not sit idly by after hearing the news, she did not communicate or hint at anything beforehand. Instead, she put all her hopes on Ping Xin's concern for her. Now it can't be said that this was a gamble, and what was being gambled was her weight in Ping Xin's heart.

Gambling can make people lose their minds, but love is even more so. When you multiply two things together, how can it be 1x1 or 2x2? Forgive her. After all, she is just an amateur in love.

"Hey, Noah, have you ever heard of the game of Catch the Star?"

Noah shook her head in Ping Xin's embrace, and the former touched her head lovingly.

"People often say that distance creates beauty, because once you see something clearly, the true nature of some things is always hard to accept. So, compared to the unreachable universe, I prefer the stars on earth... Will you let me catch you?"

"Well, you caught me, and now I'm yours."

"Well, I found you, Noah..."

The shadows of the two people overlapped for a long, long time.

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During the ten-day spring break, Hirayuko did a lot: shopping, dining, flower viewing, and spring outings. The most noteworthy thing about this time was the breakthrough in Hirayuko's relationship with Ichikawa Hina and Namishio Noa, thanks to their birthdays. Now, they're practically a piece of cake.

However, Yuuka Hayase, whose birthday is a few days later than Hinana (3.14), is progressing much slower. After all, she is an innocent and shy girl, and unlike most other girlfriends, she has a happy family, so it is difficult for Hiranobu to "take advantage of the situation".

The days passed by as he slacked off or led others to slacke off. Because of Ping Xin's deliberate provocation, the girls in the band also practiced hard during this period. It can only be said that according to the current progress, the Bandoli Competition will be very exciting. This made Ping Xin's heart full of expectations, so he postponed some of the schedules.

In addition to answering questions about technology, learning, and professional knowledge, there are also some special questions, such as life guidance.

"Hmm... so you want to do something, really want to do it. But you know your parents won't approve, and it might clash with worldly opinion, so you're hesitating right now?"

"Senior! So this isn't my problem, it's a friend's problem! Please think about it carefully!!!"

Kita Ikuyo righteously corrected Hiranobu's statement, even though he was absolutely right. Hiranobu could only give a French military salute, saying that he would not test Kita's pride and thin skin again, even though it was really interesting.

“I think this is pretty good, isn’t it?”

"Senior~~?"

"Wait, wait, let me explain, okay?"

Pingxin held down Kita's little head which kept approaching and rubbed it, successfully disrupting it.

"I mean, isn't that a good thing? If you think it's right and good, then you should do it. If you want to do it, then you should definitely try it. Conflicting with your parents' and society's ideas isn't necessarily a bad thing."

"It's not necessarily a bad thing...?"

Pingxin smiled at her, then stood up and poured two cups of tea. The Earl Grey tea, sweetened with sugar, exuded a sweet fragrance. This tea, blended with oil extracted from citrus fruits, had a unique aroma. Pingxin often used it to entertain guests; even without drinking it, it was delicious just for the smell.

After taking a sip, a warm feeling spread from the stomach to the body, and the fragrance and sweetness also echoed in the nasal cavity, which really made Kita Ikuyo feel much better.