Night fell over Haicheng, and the Qi family's house was brightly lit, especially the bedroom chandelier, which was dazzlingly bright.
The questions, which were clearly difficult, became clear and easy to understand after my brother's explanation.
It is said that one's handwriting reflects one's character. The black characters on the white paper are clear and flowing, and the solution steps are concise and clear.
The girl looked up at the man's sharply defined profile, her large, watery eyes filled with adoration.
"Brother, you're so amazing. I wish my brain could be as quick as yours."
Qi Shen achieved full marks in the science and mathematics sections of the college entrance examination, but lost five points in Chinese.
However, he was still the undisputed top science student in Haicheng that year.
As soon as the results were released, admissions offices from various universities called him one after another. During that time, some university admissions directors even went so far as to inquire about the location of the Qi family and went to their home to persuade him to stay.
"Zhizhi, you don't need to put too much pressure on yourself."
Qi Shen reached out and affectionately tapped the girl's forehead. "Your grades are quite good now."
Fang Zhi murmured, "But I feel it's not enough."
Qi Shen's dark eyes flickered, his tone so calm it didn't stir any emotion, as if he were just casually mentioning it, "With your current scores, there's no problem getting into Ocean University as an art student."
Fang Zhi met his gaze.
The man's deep, handsome eyes seemed to possess a magical power, and his gentle nature made her unconsciously lower her guard.
"But I..." Fang Zhi suddenly snapped out of her daze and shut her mouth, her face showing slight annoyance.
She almost revealed that she had been applying to A University; her plan was to wait until the results were released and then tell her brother.
Give him a surprise.
Qi Shen raised an eyebrow. "But what?"
"It's nothing." Fang Zhi licked his lips, trying to brush the matter off.
Qi Shen stared at her for a while.
The girl sat quietly in the chair, her black hair flowing like a waterfall, and her long, dark eyebrows framed moist eyes.
Like a bewildered deer emerging from the jungle.
Without a doubt, these were extremely clear and beautiful eyes, which added the finishing touch to the girl's fair and delicate face.
Unfortunately, it is flickering at this moment.
Her desire to avoid this issue went against Qi Shen's desire to control everything about her, and naturally, he wouldn't allow it.
Qi Shen has experienced a lot in the past few years as the sole decision-maker of SQ, and his aura has changed accordingly.
His indifferent expression and silence created an invisible pressure that made people feel uneasy and afraid.
Under the man's gaze, which felt almost tangible yet carried a subtle sense of oppression, Fang Zhi's heart began to race, and she even felt her shoulders grow heavier.
The bedroom fell silent, with only the sound of their breathing remaining; the two remained locked in a tense standoff.
Time passed by, and seeing that the little girl still didn't seem to be planning to speak, Qi Shen chuckled softly, his tone somewhat forlorn, "Zhizhi is starting to hide things from her brother again."
"No..." Fang Zhi noticed the disappointment on the man's handsome face and spoke urgently, "I didn't."
She had planned to save it for her brother as a surprise, but he is now saddened by it.
This went against her original intention.
After much hesitation, she decided to tell him.
The girl parted her pearly teeth slightly and said softly, "Brother, I want to go to A University, not Ocean University."
The moment the words left his mouth, the air seemed to freeze for a second.
"A University?" Qi Shen repeated softly, his long, slender fingers tapping rhythmically on the table. "What's the reason?"
Fang Zhi held his breath. "The scenery in Beijing is beautiful, a different kind of beauty from Haicheng. I've always wanted to see it with my own eyes."
She skipped over the fact that this was a promise she made to Liu Siyi, because she had a gut feeling that her brother wouldn't like to hear it, since he always warned her not to associate too much with her classmates.
Having carved out his own niche in the business world, and possessing a keen eye for human nature, a man who could handle all sorts of shrewd and experienced businessmen with ease, immediately sensed something was amiss.
His little girl hadn't finished speaking.
Qi Shen narrowed his eyes and asked gently, "If you go to A University, you won't be able to see your brother often. Is that alright, Zhizhi?"
“Of course not.” Fang Zhi shook his head. “Transportation is very convenient now. I can fly back whenever I have a holiday.”
Look, the little bird he raised has already grown wings and is peeking out of its cage, eager to try to fly away.
The darker Qi Shen's thoughts were, the calmer and more refined he appeared on the outside.
If Fu Shaosi saw Qi Shen's expression now, he would definitely turn around and leave.
Because he knew all too well that his childhood friend "Qi the Beast" was up to his old tricks again, plotting against some unlucky guy.
“I hope Zhizhi can stay in Haicheng to go to university. There are still two months before the college entrance examination, so Zhizhi can take her time to think about it.”
The conversation abruptly ended there, and Qi Shen escorted the young girl back to her bedroom, saying it was getting late and she should rest.
Fang Zhi opened her bedroom door, then turned around and looked up at the tall man. "Goodnight, brother, get some rest too."
"Hmm." Qi Shen gently stroked the girl's fair, unadorned cheek, the soft and delicate touch under his fingertips making him want to hold her forever.
She came into his life at the age of six, and now it's her tenth year. How many eleven-year periods does one have in a lifetime?
When did my feelings for her change?
It was her figure waiting for him after every exam, cheering him on; it was the countless days and nights they spent together, each time she gently calling him "brother"...
Or perhaps even earlier, it was from that letter she wrote that everything was destined to change drastically.
Fang Zhi was stunned. She felt that the gesture was both intimate and strange, but she did not flinch.
After all, her brother had done other affectionate things for her when she was little, such as tying her hair and applying medicine.
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