The old Qin family residence in the capital city.
"No, Grandpa, why did you suddenly call me back?" Qin Xiao sat on the sofa with his legs crossed, looking up at the old man sitting opposite him.
Old Master Qin glanced at Huo Shu beside him and said in a calm voice, "You tell me."
Huo Shu nodded. "Mingyue said you scolded a girl several times over, what's going on?"
Qin Xiao frowned upon hearing this, not expecting that he had been called back from so far away just for this matter.
A chill ran through him as he said coldly, "What's wrong with me saying a few words to her because she's foul-mouthed? Can't I, as her older brother, discipline her?"
Huo Shu frowned. "Qin Xiao, how could you say that about your sister? Your sister forced herself to choose physics to avoid her!"
A slight look of surprise flashed in Qin Xiao's eyes, and he clicked his tongue, "Where is Qin Mingyue?"
Huo Shu: "I went to school."
Qin Xiao raised his chin slightly and said casually, "Did someone hold a knife to her throat and prevent her from choosing computer science? She chose it herself, what's there to be upset about?"
Huo Shu looked displeased. "Qin Xiao, what's wrong with you? You're constantly badmouthing your sister because of a woman."
Old Master Qin tapped his cane on the floor and said in a deep voice, "Alright, you should go back to the capital. Break up with this girl too."
Qin Xiao crossed his arms and looked at Old Master Qin with a half-smile: "Grandpa, why don't you ask who this person is first?"
Old Master Qin raised an eyebrow slightly. "Who?"
Qin Xiao stood up and walked to Old Master Qin's side, whispering, "Little pill."
Old Master Qin was stunned for a moment, then came to his senses and hesitated before saying, "You mean she is...?"
Qin Xiao gave a faint "hmm" and turned to walk towards the door.
Watching Qin Xiao's departing figure, Huo Shu asked, completely bewildered, "Dad, what... what are you two talking about?"
Old Master Qin stood up, leaning on his cane, and waved his hand. "Alright, let's leave it at that for today. Don't bring it up again."
......
night.
"Mom, I'm back." Qin Mingyue walked over to Huo Shu and sat down next to her, carrying her schoolbag.
Huo Shu absentmindedly hummed in agreement.
Qin Mingyue frowned slightly and shook her arm. "Where's my brother? What did Grandpa say about that matter?"
Huo Shu rubbed her temples and told her what had happened that afternoon.
Qin Mingyue's almond-shaped eyes were filled with disbelief; she could hardly believe what she was hearing. She raised her voice and said, "No, why did Grandpa suddenly change his mind and abandon us?"
Huo Shu said softly, "I'm completely confused too. Your brother left without explaining anything."
Qin Mingyue suppressed the irritation in her eyes and pursed her lips. "I'll go ask Qin Xiao."
As she spoke, she took out her phone and dialed Qin Xiao's number.
"Tsk, I haven't even settled accounts with you yet, and you're already calling me." Qin Xiao's nonchalant voice came from the other end of the phone.
Qin Mingyue tightened her grip on her phone, her eyes flashing slightly. She bit her lip and asked, "Just who is Shi Miao? Why are you all protecting her, even Grandpa is now?"
"It has nothing to do with you. There's no one stopping you from choosing computer science, yet you're the one making a fuss."
Qin Mingyue's face turned as black as the bottom of a pot, and her voice suddenly rose: "Qin Xiao, who is your sister, me or Shi Miao?"
"Alright, don't bother me unless it's important. I'm hanging up."
......
Huo Shu pinched the bridge of her nose. "Why did you start arguing over a phone call?"
Qin Mingyue was so angry that she felt like she was going to grind her teeth to dust. With her eyes slightly red, she hugged Huo Shu's arm and choked out, "Mom, my brother just bullies me."
Huo Shu felt heartbroken seeing this, patted her back, and comforted her, "Your brother has always been like that since he was little, don't pay attention to him. Don't think about this either, since you're not in the same department and you won't run into him again."
"Hmm." Qin Mingyue nodded reluctantly, but her disgust for Shi Miao grew even stronger.
*
"Damn, she's a genius! She finished composing the song so quickly. Do you think we should invite her to be the female lead in the music video for this new song? Her looks are better than any female celebrity in the entertainment industry!" Teng Yue looked up at the man sitting on the sofa opposite him and said excitedly.
Han Yan frowned slightly upon hearing this, and hesitated before saying, "She probably won't agree to show her face."
Tengyue stroked his chin and said, "Why don't you send a message to the expert?"
Han Yan's eyes flickered slightly as he took out his phone and opened WeChat.
Han Yan: [Are you there?]
Shi Miao: [Hmm, what's wrong?]
Han Yan: [I want you to be the female lead in my new song's music video.]
Shi Miao: [Is there no one left in the entertainment industry?]
Han Yan: [Yeah, I can't find anyone. We've known each other for so long, so please help me out. Or how about as compensation for delaying my music arrangement for half a year?]
Shi Miao: [Tsk, fine. Call me when the time comes.]
Han Yan: [OK.]
Looking at Han Yan's upturned lips, Teng Yue asked nervously, "What did you say? Did you agree?"
Han Yan raised his head slightly, his joy barely concealed in his eyes. "I agree."
"Holy crap, this is amazing! This new song's music video is going to be a bombshell!" Teng Yue slapped his thigh excitedly.
Han Yan lowered his eyelids, swiped his phone screen with his fingers, and responded softly, "Mm."
*
Lanting Apartment, H City.
After taking a shower, Shi Miao dried her hair with one hand, slowly walked to the table, pulled out a chair, and sat down.
The phone on the table suddenly rang. She reached out and picked it up, glancing at the caller ID. It was Zhong Li.
"Hey, what's wrong?"
"Boss, Qin Chu has made a move. He's going back to the capital. Should we stop him?"
Upon hearing this, Shi Miao's eyes were filled with deep surprise, and she couldn't understand Qin Chu's intention for a moment.
After a moment's thought, he said, "No need, let him come back."
"OK."
After hanging up the phone, she leaned back slightly against the back of her chair, her long, straight legs crossed and propped up on the table.
He tapped his chin lightly with his phone, lost in thought.
Just then, there were two knocks on the door.
She snapped out of her daze, her voice slightly hoarse, "Come in."
Ji Yanchen pushed open the door and walked in, bending down to pick up the towel on the floor.
A deep, mellow chuckle came from behind: "What's wrong? What are you thinking about? You didn't even notice the towel fell on the floor."
Shi Miao slowly lowered her leg, propped her chin up with one hand, half-closed her eyelids, and looked rather nonchalant on her fair face. "Qin Chu is going back to the capital. What do you think he wants to do?"
Ji Yanchen picked up the hairdryer next to him and started drying her hair. "Let's wait and see. He can't cause any trouble in the capital."
Shi Miao lowered her eyes, her dark eyelashes thick and long. "Mmm."
Ji Yanchen suddenly turned off the hair dryer and placed it on the table.
Seeing this, Shi Miao looked up at the man behind her and asked, "What's wrong?"
Ji Yanchen reached out and tucked her stray hair behind her ear, his dark eyes gleaming with intense passion. His warm palm cupped the back of her head, and the next second, he lowered his head and kissed her...
After a long while, Ji Yanchen finally released her, breathing heavily, his warm breath spraying against her ear.
He straightened up, slowly picked up the hairdryer on the table, and started drying her hair again.
"Why are you spacing out again?" Ji Yanchen pinched her burning earlobe, and couldn't help but let out a soft laugh.
Shi Miao coughed lightly, picked up the water bottle on the table, unscrewed the cap, took a sip, and said in a slightly hoarse voice, "No, it's your imagination."
"Hmm, it was just my imagination." Ji Yanchen gently rubbed the top of her head with his large hand, his voice low, mellow, and captivating.
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