C12 Iron Man! Alright Help Me Write a Song!

"Ke'er, you see, this is my everyday life. I'm a pretty boring guy—listening to music, writing songs, and grabbing a bowl of beef noodle soup at the diner. We're just not a good match!"

Ke'er protested, "Come on, you know I've been trying to win you over. At least you're not pretending to be clueless anymore!"

Qin Mo shook his head. "Stop it. You should go home. I'm nine years older than you, and we're really not right for each other. I don't want to keep repeating myself."

Seeing that Qin Mo had made up his mind, Ke'er felt helpless. To her, what was a nine-year age difference anyway? But she didn't know that Qin Mo, in his past life, lived to be forty-five, making his soul feel as old as her father's. Of course, he thought it was inappropriate.

Ke'er had to concede, "Alright, I get it. But after all the help I've given you, you could at least do me one favor!"

Qin Mo was taken aback. "What do you need help with?"

With her hands in her pockets and a cheerful smile, Ke'er replied, "That same request—write me a song!"

As if worried he might refuse, Ke'er quickly explained, "I just released an album, and it's mostly my fans buying it. I can't shake off the 'pretty face' label! You're so talented. Write me a song that fits me, so I can shed that image! I really can sing. I did well at the music academy. If you don't believe me, you can ask around."

Yu Ke'er looked into Qin Mo's eyes, her tone sincere.

"I want to be a real singer. I love songs like 'When Love Becomes a Memory' that you wrote—they have meaning and depth. I don't want to just be an internet celebrity. Can you help me, please?"

Qin Mo thought seriously for a minute. Even if he wasn't interested in the young girl's pursuit, she had helped him before, and he owed her that favor.

Qin Mo nodded. "I can agree to that. Go home and wait for my news."

Ke'er's spirits lifted instantly, her beautiful eyes sparkling.

"Really? You really agreed? You can't go back on your word!"

Qin Mo chuckled. "Don't worry, I won't break my promise."

Ke'er seized the moment to pull out her phone and bring up a QR code. She couldn't remember how many times she'd asked to add Qin Mo on WhatsApp.

"Well, if you're going to write me a song, we should at least exchange WhatsApp info for easy contact, right?"

Qin Mo replied calmly, "No need, have your manager contact me."

Ke'er was momentarily speechless.

Qin Mo glanced at the bodyguards hiding behind a tree at the street corner. "Since I've agreed to write you a song, you can head home safely. Let your bodyguards escort you."

Ke'er's cheeks flushed, unsure of what to say.

Qin Mo smiled, said "Goodbye," and turned to leave. He walked straight onto the street.

Looking back, he saw the two bodyguards indeed following behind Ke'er.

The young girl seemed a bit downcast as she left with her head lowered. Qin Mo pulled two coins from his pocket and boarded the bus. Although he had received some tips, most of the money was tied up on the platform and wouldn't be available until next month. Making music was expensive, and with Starlight Entertainment possibly planning further actions to suppress him, Qin Mo needed to focus on being frugal. Every dollar had to be spent wisely.

Qin Mo returned to his newly rented apartment. He had dragged the equipment back from the security office and placed it in the living room. He opened the system's virtual panel, took out the S-grade performance equipment card from his backpack, and clicked to use it.

Ding... Congratulations to the host for receiving a set of S-grade performance equipment. A professional will deliver it to your door shortly. Please provide your address! Friendly reminder: All rewards distributed by this system are obtained through legitimate channels and are fully certified. Feel free to use them!

Qin Mo checked the details and saw that the equipment was worth a fortune, which explained the system's notification. Ten minutes later, a delivery guy in a blue uniform arrived. Qin Mo signed for the package. Upon opening it, he discovered it was from Berlin, one of the world's top audio equipment brands. In the audio world, Berlin's status was akin to that of Mercedes or Ferrari in the car industry. The set included microphones, a mixer, speakers, and an amplifier—everything he needed. With this equipment, he could perform anywhere!

Previously, Qin Mo was limited by his equipment, so he could only perform in less crowded areas, which naturally didn't yield great results. Now, with a complete set of gear from Berlin, he can go anywhere! This setup can also be used for live streaming.

Qin Mo checked the time; it was just 11 PM. There are plenty of night owls on Conboat, so even now, there would still be viewers. Riding the wave of popularity Yu Ke'er brought him during the day, he could attract even more attention.

First, Qin Mo took photos of his old, cheap sound equipment and listed it for sale on a local online marketplace. It wasn't much money, but every little bit helps! Then, he logged into his streaming account, "Mr. Vicissitude," and entered the live room.

The trending topic about Yu Ke'er and Qin Mo was still buzzing online, and many Conboat users had seen the afternoon performance. Curious onlookers speculated about their relationship, and the audience quickly gathered, starting to tease him.

"Hey, what's the deal between you and Yu Ke'er?"

"You didn't answer during the day, but now that you're home, can you tell us the story you and Ke'er can't avoid?"

"You're quite the mystery! We thought you were just a down-and-out guy, but it turns out you're friends with a big influencer!"

"Playing the fool to catch the tiger, huh? This move is impressive!"

Of course, there were also some critics.

"I can't believe I tipped you yesterday, you're just a fraud!"

"A clown seeking attention!"

The road is dark and slippery, and the world is complicated! Thought he was just a broke old guy, but turns out he's a social media star in disguise. Boring, I'm out!

Qin Mo checked the backend and entered an ID to search.

A minute later, he addressed the viewers in the livestream.

“To the user ‘WakeUpForYourMedicine,’ I checked the donation records, and your name isn’t there! If you think I'm a scammer, you can show me your payment record for a refund!”

With that, the keyboard warrior “WakeUpForYourMedicine” fell silent.

Many viewers applauded Qin Mo.

"Way to go, man!"

"These keyboard warriors have nothing better to do!"

Qin Mo patiently explained, “I met Ke'er at a bar. She heard my music and wanted to collaborate. I promised to write her a song, and if all goes well, you’ll hear it in about a week!”

The viewers were amazed.

"Wow, you’re so talented! Some people take years to write a song, and you’re just cranking them out!"

"Your talent is like a wholesale business, I’m impressed!"

"Qin, be careful. With skills like yours, other musicians might be out to get you!"

Qin Mo chuckled.

The viewers’ imaginations were quite something.

He changed the subject, “Did you enjoy the new song I sang this afternoon?”