Chapter 16 - Genius Cannonfodders Counterattack Record (16)

translator: baumkuchen editors: serefina, glitterypanda

After hearing the whole story, Yang Baihuas head was about to explode, Yang Xiaoyan, are you insane?

Yang Xiaoyan stuttered amidst sobs, Ge, Im really scared. Yundu contacted me, and from what I heard, they intend to hold me accountable If the situation really gets bigger, how am I going to tell my parents? What am I supposed to do?

Listening to her made Yang Baihuas head hurt, Calm down a little, dont cry. What did they say to you?

Yang Xiaoyan tearfully recounted all the details she could remember as truthfully as possible to Yang Baihua.

The attitude of the Yundu employees was very cold. They repeatedly asked her if she sold the same song to two different companies, and after she confirmed three times that she hadnt, the caller asked her not to leave the city for the time being.

Yang Baihua,

He felt like there was something not quite right about the situation.

Yang Xiaoyan sobbed, Ge, please help me, help me. Go find Xiao Cheng-ge, and make him say something on my behalf. I didnt steal it on purpose, its just that I really liked it As long as he doesnt pursue the matter, and as long as he comes out and says its his song and saves me, then Ill be let off

The expression on Yang Baihuas face was ugly, You stole his song and now you want me to talk to him on your behalf?

Yang Xiaoyans tone suddenly turned sharp, Ge, if you dont talk to Xiao Cheng-ge for me, Ill tell Second Uncle and the others!

What are you going to tell them?!

Yang Xiaoyans voice was absolute, and even her grasp on her phone became forceful, If something happens to me, my dad will definitely ask me for specific details about what happened. When that happens, I can only tell him the truth that you and Xiao Cheng-ge

Yang Baihuas ears buzzed. His entire body shook with rage, Yang Xiaoyan!

Yang Xiaoyans voice turned soft. She said pitifully, Ge, dont you care about me the most? So help me this once, alright?

After ending the call, Yang Baihua only felt more distraught and conflicted. The strings of code before him turned into a group of buzzing flies and mosquitoes. After struggling his way through a morning of work and clocking out, he left the office, heading straight to the Cheng family business office building.

But he needed to take a private elevator up to Cheng Jians office.

The receptionist at the front desk asked politely, Sir, do you have an appointment?

Yang Baihua gritted his teeth. Just as he was planning on finding a restaurant to eat at as he waited, he suddenly spotted a delicate and pretty youth wearing a grey down jacket and carrying a lunchbox enter through the revolving door.

At home, when he saw Yang Baihuas regret level reach 15, Chi Xiaochi told to 061, Watch the GPS on Yang Baihuas car.

The moment it moved, Chi Xiaochi immediately

took a taxi over from his home to the Cheng corporate offices.

We do need to see each other, Chi Xiaochi said, Anyways, Cheng Yuans car has been left with Yang Baihua for quite a while already. Its about time I got it back.

The youth had been well taken care of at home, and since he didnt have to buy groceries every day to cook, his skin had become a lot fairer and rosier. The high quality, ash grey coat gave him a slightly more exclusive, abstinent air.

Upon seeing Yang Baihua, Cheng Yuan stopped and stared blankly for a second, giving Yang Baihua free rein to act out his

a glance lasts an eternity

.

After regaining his composure, he pretended not to know Yang Baihua, handing over the Cheng Jians lunchbox to the receptionist at the front desk before turning and heading out.

Yang Baihua picked up his pace as he followed him out, catching up to Cheng Yuan, Xiao Cheng!

Cheng Yuan obediently stood still and pointed at a Hong Kong style restaurant, Lets go over there to talk. Itll keep my brother from spotting us.

Cheng Yuan and Yang Baihua were ushered in and seated. Cheng Yuan flipped through the menu and ordered some dishes.

Reunited with his lover, Yang Baihuas eyes were filled with smiles.However, in his heart, he knew what he was here to do, so it was hard to avoid feeling guilty.

Chi Xiaochi watched as the regret level rose. In the blink of an eye, it had already broken through the twenties, but the look on his face didnt change.

This time, he was expecting his regret level to reach 40 percent. At the moment, it had only just reached the halfway point.

As they waited for the dishes to arrive, Yang Baihua reached out a hand and took Chi Xiaochis hand in his own, Xiao Cheng, Ive missed you.

Chi Xiaochi shuddered, truly wanting to vomit.

Meanwhile, in Yang Baihuas eyes, Cheng Yuans eyes were filled with tears, truly making his heart hurt for him.

Thankfully, Yang Baihua cared about his image, so after just limply grasping onto his hand for a moment, he loosened his grip, taking a quick look around to confirm that no one had seen their intimate actions just now, before relaxing his expression slightly, asking, You How have you been lately?

Cheng Yuan lowered his head, fiddling with the cutlery, Ive been good.

I watched your livestream.

You did? Cheng Yuans voice brightened a little, and his eyes flashed with concealed surprise. But shortly after, he remembered something and lowered his head as he spoke, The moment I got home, my phone was taken away by my brother.

Yang Baihua said in a tender voice, I know. Your older brother is too controlling.

Cheng Yuan raised his head, Dont talk about my brother like that.

Yang Baihua smiled, Okay, okay, I wont talk about him. Lets talk about us.

Cheng Yuan, What about us?

When confused, Cheng Yuan looked very soft and meek. His eyes misted over with a transparent film of tears, making Yang Baihua think of the puppy he raised when he was a child.

The appetisers arrived, followed by a big plate of stewed yellow croaker, chicken wings stuffed with minced shrimp, and stir-fried Chinese broccoli.

Yang Baihua and Cheng Yuan ate facing each other. Neither of them brought up the incident that had happened a few days ago. Yang Baihua talked about some interesting things that had happened at work, to which Cheng Yuan responded by laughing a few times.

But in the end, Yang Baihua didnt forget about his reason for coming.

As dessert was served, Yang Baihua said, Have you heard about the Tang Huan issue yet?

Cheng Yuan was silent. He used a fork to pick up a piece of the steaming hot soft toast and dipped it into the vanilla ice cream, En.

As he replied, Chi Xiaochi paid special attention to his phone.

12:20.

After talking with him, Su Xiulun had asked for his Weibo password, planning on using the PR departments resources to help him send out a clarifying Weibo post.

About 40 minutes ago, a few minutes before Cheng Yuan met up with Yang Baihua, the Weibo post had already been sent out.

But since meeting up with him, Yang Baihua hadnt taken a look at his phone, so he probably still thought that Yang Xiaoyan had copied Cheng Yuans original songs.

When Yang Baihua started telling him the entire story about how it started and what had happened, Chi Xiaochi confirmed that it was indeed so.

After telling him everything, Yang Baihua wanted to grasp Cheng Yuans hands again. Xiao Cheng, help me, and help Xiaoyan, okay? When Xiaoyan came to the city to study, my parents entrusted me with her care, so if anything happens to Xiaoyan, I wont be able to explain myself to my parents.

Cheng Yuan hid both his hands under the table, But no matter how you say it, those are my songs

Yang Baihua said, Havent you only sung them in your livestream?

Cheng Yuan said, Ive already signed with Xingyun

Yang Baihuas eyebrows furrowed, Why havent you told me this before? When did this happen?

Cheng Yuan lowered his head, not answering.

Yang Baihua then asked, Have they been released publicly?

Cheng Yuan was shaken. He looked up at him incredulously.

Yang Baihua thought Cheng Yuan hadnt heard him clearly and repeated his question, Have they been released publicly?

And what if they havent? Cheng Yuan clenched his teeth, What are you planning on having me do?

Yang Baihuas voice was warm as he persuaded, Xiao Cheng, dont misunderstand, Im looking for a solution.

Cheng Yuan, What solution?

Yang Baihua, Xiaoyans affair needs to be solved. Shes still a child.

Chi Xiaochi spoke to 061, Aww, how sad for her.

061 felt helpless, He couldnt hear even a single trace of sincerity in his tone.

After ending his conversation with 061, Chi Xiaochi wiped Cheng Yuans expressions off his face and stopped his small movements. He leaned back against the back of the sofa chair and nodded coldly, Yes, a child at nineteen and a half, already at the age where she can be executed for murder.

Hearing his unconcerned tone, Yang Baihua was utterly powerless, Xiao Cheng, dont throw a tantrum.

Tantrum? Chi Xiaochi raised an eyebrow, Im really busy, I dont have the time to play this lovers game with you.

Xiao Cheng!

Calling me for something?

You Yang Baihua let out a long breath, forcing himself to calm down, Xiao Cheng, were both adults. When dealing with matters, we need to know to differentiate major and minor matters. As long as you can relent and admit that you sold the songs to Yundu

Chi Xiaochi was shocked. He had to move back slightly further in order to be able to accommodate that

face that was as big as a basin

within his field of view.

He asked a very constructive question. Why?

Yang Baihua said, Xiaoyan is still young. She cant bear such serious blame

Chi Xiaochi said, Very good. I signed a contract with Xingyun, so how much do you intend to pay me for the liquidated damages and the loss of my reputation?

Xiao Cheng!

Youre not planning on paying anything, is it? The penalty for breach of contract is on me, and the person losing their reputation is me. Yang Baihua, why should I help you explain?

The restaurant was rather quiet, so the sound of their argument attracted quite a few side-eyes from the other customers. Yang Baihuas face turned red in embarrassment, Xiao Cheng! I know the two of us had an argument before, but nows not the time for you to be so childish

Chi Xiaochi sneered,

Why dont you go and become sworn brothers with yourself

? Who the fuck do you think you are?

Yang Baihua couldnt hold back any longer, Cheng Yuan, were in public.

Chi Xiaochi said, Youve already been so openly shameless, I didnt think youd be scared of some publicity.

061 was dumbstruck.

Wait a minute, this script didnt seem quite right.

He thought the script would go like this: Cheng Yuan would act pitiful, arousing Yang Baihuas sympathy, which would in turn increase his regret level.

But wasnt this clearly just him shedding all pretenses of cordiality and brutally ripping into him?

What made him even more surprised was that, as Yang Baihuas goodwill towards Cheng Yuan dropped like a rock, his regret levels werent falling, but rather rising!

The look on Yang Baihuas face was incredibly ugly, Xiao Cheng, dont be so hostile. Your family circumstances are far better than Xiaoyans

Chi Xiaochi performed a reading comprehension exercise, So what youre saying is, my family is rich, so I deserve to be plagiarised, huh.

You

Whether or not my family is rich isnt up to me. You should go look for my brother.

Yang Baihuas voice was trembling, Cheng Yuan, youre truly cold-hearted. You were the one who wanted to break up. If you want to take revenge on me, why do you have to ruin my younger cousins future?

Was I the one who told her to steal? Chi Xiaochis voice rose sharply, Was I the one holding down your cousins hand, forcing her to steal?

Before, the exchange between the two of them could still be considered quiet. This move of Chi Xiaochis allowed him to gain the initiative by striking first, letting all the people around them get an idea about what was going on.

Upon realising how much attention theyd attracted, Yang Baihua immediately became a little frantic, You

Chi Xiaochi got up, placing his two hands on the table to support himself. He furiously closed in on Yang Baihua, his lips trembling, tears forming in his eyes, She should figure out whom, exactly, shes stolen from; and you, Yang Baihua, you should figure out that youre a stupid fuck.

Done talking, he picked up the little trash bin on the table, and directly dumped it over Yang Baihuas head.

The remaining fish soup, chicken bones, and fish bones poured down Yang Baihuas face. Chi Xiaochi snatched the car keys from his right hand and made his way out.

Yang Baihua struggled to chase after him, trying to grab hold of Chi Xiaochi, but was stopped by a waiter, Sir, please pay the bill.

Yang Baihua was as if hed snapped awake from a dream. When he looked back and saw the surrounding peoples curious and contemptuous gazes, he felt his face heat up. The food waste pouring down his face pricked at his face, feeling extremely painful. He cut a sorry figure as he dug out his wallet and hurriedly paid the bill.

By the time he chased after him out of the restaurant, Cheng Yuan and the car were already nowhere to be seen.

He was absolutely infuriated. He kicked a tree beside the road, then held his head in his hands as he paced back and forth. He pulled out his phone, wanting to call Cheng Yuan, but saw that on his homepage was a Weibo post that had been sent out by Cheng Yuan 50 minutes ago.

Hed marked Cheng Yuans Weibo as of

special interest

since a long time ago, so Yang Baihua was notified of every action he made.

50 minutes ago? Wasnt that about when theyd just bumped into each other?

As if demons and gods were at work

, Yang Baihua opened up the Weibo post.

The first time he read it, he couldnt understand what he read. The second time around he did, and also understood what Cheng Yuan meant by his last words before he left.

Those actually werent Cheng Yuans songs, but rather someone elses songs that had been released three years ago.

He had only adapted them at home and sent the adapted version over to him, which ended up being stolen by Xiaoyan after a series of misunderstandings.

But why didnt he explain?

Yang Baihua recalled the entire progress of their conversation, only to realise he had just been talking to himself the whole time.

Cheng Yuans outburst and becoming acerbic, had only happened after he repeatedly asked him to take the fall in place of Xiaoyan.

Yang Baihua held his head in his hands, a pained expression on his face amidst the strong smell of fish soup.

As Chi Xiaochi drove straight home, he gave his thoughts on the experience, Beating someone up and running is truly exhilarating.

061 announced, with no lack of surprise, The regret level has reached 45 now.

Chi Xiaochi shifted gears, I know.

061 then checked the comments on his Weibo again, You have more than three thousand comments on Weibo.

Chi Xiaochi said, If by 6pm tonight, it hasnt gone past ten thousand,

Ill take on your surname

.

Even though he still had countless questions running through his mind, 061 was amused, What surname? Is it 0 or 6?

Chi Xiaochi laughed along with him.

After joking around, 061 began to analyse the current situation, Youve already extricated yourself from the situation now. For Tang Huan, if she admits that she bought the songs, the final conclusion will be that it was Yang Xiaoyan who plagiarised. Even though Tang Huan wont be seen as someone bestowed with the gift of music anymore, shell at least be considered half a victim.

Chi Xiaochi said, If she doesnt admit whose name should actually be in the composers column, the victim will do it for her.

Will Yundu definitely pursue the charges against Xiaoyan? After all, its just a scandal, and if Yundu chooses to suppress the news

Suppress? Not pursue charges? Chi Xiaochi laughed, This isnt just your average scandal. If a singer plagiarises, once confirmed, itll be a stain that stays with them for life. They can only pursue the blame game with greater fanfare. As soon as today, or maybe tomorrow, Yang Xiaoyan will be receiving a court summons. Even if Yang Baihua tries to beg me again, hes not in the position to make demands.

In this moment, 061 confirmed that Chi Xiaochi really was giving up on taking the emotions route with Yang Baihua.

He asked, Arent you scared that after you fall out with him, itll cause the task to fail?

Chi Xiaochi asked, Am I failing right now?

061, Youre taking a risk?

Chi Xiaochi, Im experimenting.

Experimenting with what?

Chi Xiaochi stopped the car at the red light and smiled slightly, You have to admit, making people recognise that theyre in the wrong and wholeheartedly regret their actions isnt an easy task.

061 nodded.

Before, he hadnt had a single host who was able to fill up the regret level without paying with their lives.

Chi Xiaochi said, In that case, its much easier just making him regret ever meeting me.

The author has something to say:

Xiaochi has a special way of looking at regret level w

sere: damn CXC what a wonderful manz. But also someone plz find me pics of the food

baum: sure

stewed yellow croaker:

chicken wings stuffed with minced shrimp:

stir-fried chinese broccoli:

ice cream toast: