Superhumans of the Dome City
Chapter 107 - 107 23 Classic Old Songs

107: Chapter 23: Classic Old Songs 107: Chapter 23: Classic Old Songs After their coincidental meeting at the apartment entrance, Mr.

Shiyu finally took the first step—he started the car and set off with the girl.

Now, he had to address the first issue that was planned.

“Speaking of which, the car you’re driving today…” Kardesia eyed the interior suspiciously, her gaze lingering on the high-tech-looking dashboard, “where did it come from?”

Here we go.

According to the planned script, he should just say “I borrowed it from Gongsun” and be done, but with Gongsun Ce using the car as an excuse to get involved, bringing him up again would inevitably arouse Kardesia’s suspicions.

You two are planning to prank me… I must stop her from thinking in that direction.

The young man in the suit raised his index finger to his lips.

“It’s from a legitimate source, let me keep the details confidential for now.”

“Hmm~?

Let me think, did you buy a second-hand car that the seniors don’t use anymore?

Or did you get a prototype from some lab at a low price?

Did a superpower user who specializes in mechanics modify an ordinary car?”

“Very close.”

Mr.

Shiyu cheerfully steered the car onto the main road.

They had set off quite early today, and the main arteries of the city weren’t congested yet since it was a rest day.

While Kardesia continued to throw out one wild guess after another, Mr.

Shiyu internally contacted his friend for confirmation.

(Gongsun, how are things?)

(—You must rely on Miss Qiluo to hold on until we come back ahhh!)

The young man from Zero Island silently cut off the telepathic communication, resolving to “better something than nothing” as he initiated communication with Qiluo.

(Miss Qiluo, can you hear me?

This is Shiyu Lianyi.)

(Ah!

It’s telepathy, just like the test yesterday!)

Qiluo’s panicked voice came from his mind.

(Shiyu Lianyi, what should we do now?!

Gongsun Ce left with a woman I don’t know, and Qin Qianbai followed them too, I’m standing at the door and can’t find you guys!)

I’d like to ask you the same question.

Shiyu Lianyi sighed.

(Don’t worry, Miss Qiluo.

Just stay where you are for now, and let’s see what happens when Gongsun comes back.

What’s the next step in the plan?

Let me decide whether to use it based on the situation.)

Hundreds of meters away at the apartment building’s entrance, Qiluo was nervously scanning Gongsun Ce’s handwritten notes, clutching a copy of the plan.

“Is the order…

to read from top to bottom or left to right…”

Her gaze focused on the “Plan A” written closely after departure: listening to music to ease the mood.

To cover all bases, a superpower user had also specifically noted the styles of the car’s CD music.

(I found it, Shiyu Lianyi!

The next step is to set the mood with music; the styles in the car CD are 1 lyrical, 2 classical, 3 light music, 4 pop favorites, 5 folk!)

(I got it.)

Music, that’s a simple and good idea.

Using it as an opener and to divert Kardesia’s attention could kill two birds with one stone.

The car stopped at a traffic light, and Shiyu Lianyi asked, “Would you like to listen to some music, Kardesia?”

The blonde casually responded, “Got any pop music?”

Pop music was disk number 4.

He switched the CD, pressed play, and said, “Here you go.”

“Yay yi yay yi yah hoo~!

♪”

The next second, a jubilantly harmonious chorus with a distinctive accompaniment erupted.

To the horror reflecting on Shiyu Lianyi’s pale face, the lyrics full of good wishes chimed in!

“I wish you prosperity—!

♪ I wish you—”

“Cough, cough, cough!” The young man in the suit quickly coughed over the second line of lyrics and swiftly turned off the music.

The blonde girl in the passenger seat was laughing like a lunatic, nearly rolling under the seat if not for the seat belt restraining her.

“Hahaha haha!

Hahahaha haha!”

Kardesia, clutching her stomach, intermittently said, “This is… pfft… only spring… pfft pfft… and you’re already giving New Year greetings?”

“No, this is… this is… there must have been some mistake.”

“You sure are festive, Lianyi hahaha haha!”

As the traffic light turned green, Shiyu Lianyi suppressed the urge to vomit blood, stepped on the gas, and drove forward.

(…Miss Qiluo, the pop CD contained ‘Congratulations on Your Fortune.’)

(Why?!

That song was popular over a decade ago!)

Yes, what’s going on.

(But, but, that’s what Gongsun Ce wrote in the plan!)

Qiluo’s mental voice almost sounded tearful.

(Shiyu Lianyi, switch to disk 1!

No matter the era, lyrical music is always appropriate!)

His rationale was sound, but he found it hard to trust the taste of whoever arranged these CDs again.

Gongsun wouldn’t tamper with something here…

These CDs weren’t prepared by him?

It doesn’t make sense; this car was provided by him…

·

In the Fixed Wing District, at the home of an information broker.

Mo Yuankai took a sip of ice-cold Coke, scratched his head, and suddenly remembered something.

“I think I forgot to tell Ah Ce, the CDs in that car are all oldies I put in last time.”

It should be fine, right?

Shiyu Lianyi doesn’t seem like the type to listen to songs while driving.

Besides, classic oldies sound pretty good, shouldn’t be a big issue.

·

Shiyu Lianyi decided to trust his absent friend once more.

“Cough, cough, that was…

I accidentally switched to the wrong song.”

“Pff haha, ah~ really now~?”

From Kardesia’s tone, he could tell that her impression of him had indeed changed.

But it certainly wasn’t the change he wanted.

“If this keeps up, I’ll turn into a guy with weird music taste.

I need to change this unfavorable wind…

Let’s go with this safe melodious song!”

(Come on, Lianyi Shiyu!)

Encouraged by Qiluo, Lianyi Shiyu pressed the button to change the disc with determination!

This time, a piano prelude with a sense of the last century played, and the young man in the suit breathed a sigh of relief.

Then, a young male voice sang the first line of the lyrics.

“This isn’t a cartoon!

♪ This isn’t a cartoon!

♪”

The male driver showed an indescribable expression at this moment.

Kardesia, struggling to keep a straight face, said to him, “Lianyi, you don’t have to try so hard to emphasize that you’re not an anime geek…”

The second line of lyrics timed just right followed.

“It’s all real!

♪”

“Ahahaha!”

His dear Miss Spencer burst into laughter again, and Lianyi Shiyu swore he would never again expect anything from his friends’ musical tastes.

(Is this going smoothly, Lianyi Shiyu?)

(…Let’s just give up on this car music battle for now.)

He was about to turn off the stereo when Kardesia giggled and said, “Don’t, this song is fun, I want to hear it!”

“…As long as you’re happy.”

Lianyi Shiyu drove dejectedly; he felt today’s start could only be described as extraordinarily terrible.

“Today’s Lianyi really surprised me~”

“Believe me, Kardesia, this wasn’t my song choice.”

The blonde girl waved her hand.

“No, no, I’m not talking about music taste.

I mean, today you seem less perfect than usual.”

He had never expected her to describe him with such words.

“Perfect…

me?”

Kardesia rolled down the window, allowing the fresh breeze to flow into the car.

“Lianyi is always well-prepared, and you can barely see any obvious expressions on your face, just an apologetic smile at most.

But today, you seem unprepared.”

She was right; it was all too rushed.

On one hand, the basic preparations were only completed yesterday due to tight scheduling, and on the other hand, today seemed to continuously bring unexpected issues right from the start.

Lianyi Shiyu couldn’t help but smile wryly.

“Sorry you had to see this side of me.”

“That’s what’s weird here!” Kardesia said exasperatedly, “Why apologize for something like this!

It makes me look like a slave driver!”

“I invited you here, after all…

I wanted everything to be well-prepared.”

“I actually think it’s nice this way.” She teasingly poked the driver’s shoulder, “You seem cuter than before.”

“I think it’s better not to use ‘cute’ to describe guys.”

The number of vehicles within view gradually increased, and he changed lanes early to avoid a biochemical horse on the side.

“When you go out with other girls in the future, remember not to be too perfect either.”

“…”

“Think about it, being too outstanding can create a sense of distance.

I don’t mind those, but the average girl is very sensitive about it, and it’s the same for guys.”

“I…”

He wanted to say that he never went out alone with other girls and didn’t care much about how others felt.

As long as you’re happy.

As long as you don’t care.

He always thought this way.

(Kardesia…

she brought up other girls again.)

(Take this chance to show her how much she matters!

Tell her you are irreplaceable!)

Miss Qiluo was right.

It should be like this; it was the perfect opportunity to say it.

“I…

will be mindful.”

Yet, he responded weakly as usual.

“Yeah, I’m glad~ Lianyi is growing up~”

Kardesia turned her gaze towards the car’s sunroof, looking at the clear blue sky.

For a moment, he didn’t know what to say.

The cab fell into an uncomfortable silence, with only the old song playing its latter half.

“It’s all real ♪ It’s all real ♪”

If Gongsun or Qin Qianbai were here, at least he could have calmed his heart through conversation

What are Sister Ling and the others doing right now?

·

At the same time.

The three who left like shooting stars were actually very close to the present location of Qiluo, on the roof of a nearby building.

Superpower Users out early this weekend for a friend’s romantic troubles…

“You narcissist who interferes with your brother’s love life—!!”

“What is this pervert who suddenly hugged me talking about—!!”

“Explain properly, Ah Ce.”

“Calm down, Miss Qin, and join forces with me against this woman!!”

Now, for some reason, he found himself in an overwhelmingly unfavorable situation of two against one.

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