She chose a piano piece by a French musician called "Afternoon Tea," a piece with an elegant and lingering style. Even after the piece ends, its charm remains, leaving a lasting impression.
Yu Yanhong unconsciously clapped his hands, "It sounds great. Xiao Zhou's piano playing is just as good as Xin Qi's back then."
Although he doesn't know much about piano, he found it very pleasant to listen to, and he couldn't help but want to praise it.
Ye Huaibin was so engrossed in the piano music that he couldn't shake it off for a long time. When Ye Zhizhou was sitting there playing the piano, he seemed to see Dong Xinqi in her younger days.
If she hadn't married him and had two children, Dong Xinqi would probably be a world-renowned pianist by now, but all her good fortune ended the year she gave birth to Ye Zhizhou.
Thinking of this, Ye Huaibin's guilt towards Ye Zhizhou intensified.
"Uncle Yu, you flatter me. My mother's artistic achievements are something I can never match in my entire life."
Ye Zhizhou was very sensible. She knew that although her level was above level ten, she had only learned it to please the male lead. As for liking him, she really didn't like it much.
According to what she learned from Zhang Ma during her time at home, Dong Xinqi was very passionate about the piano. Even after getting married, she still insisted on practicing the piano every day without fail, but she never performed on stage again.
Shu Yin and Shu Qiong both looked very unpleasant, but they dared not show it in front of Ye Huaibin.
"I didn't expect Xiaozhou to play the piano so well. I was worried that her previous learning environment was too poor. Huaibin, she is indeed your daughter. She can really learn by analogy."
Shu Yin gritted her teeth as she praised Ye Zhizhou. She had originally thought that if Ye Zhizhou didn't play well, everyone would be able to appreciate Shu Qiong's excellence, but she never expected Ye Zhizhou to perform so well.
"Xiao Zhou is indeed more outstanding than I imagined. Xiao Zhou, do you want to go to a music academy? Dad can send you to study at one of the world's top music academies."
Ye Huaibin wanted to make amends to Ye Zhizhou.
Shu Qiong's teeth ached terribly. She also wanted to study at a world-class music academy, but the annual tuition fees were too high.
Ye Zhizhou shook his head. "Dad, playing the piano is just my hobby. I just want to study hard, get into a good university, and find an ordinary job in the future."
Yu Yanhong wholeheartedly agreed, “Old Ye, your daughter is really good; she doesn’t have any of those bad habits.”
How could Ye Huaibin not be happy that his daughter was being praised, especially by the president of a top university?
"Okay, don't overwork yourself. Dad will give you anything, as long as you're happy."
Ye Zhizhou smiled and nodded, went upstairs to change out of her white lace dress, and came downstairs as the same Ye Zhizhou wearing a plain T-shirt.
She sat down next to Qin Xuan and nudged him with her shoulder. "Teacher Qin, how was my playing?"
Although Qin Xuan was holding a book, his mind was on the piano piece. Now that Ye Zhizhou had come over, he answered truthfully, "Very good."
It was truly a rare honor to receive praise from Qin Xuan, and Ye Zhizhou felt a sense of satisfaction.
Shu Yin and Shu Qiong have been quiet ever since Ye Zhizhou played the piano, and have become much more well-behaved.
When it was time to eat, Zhang Ma brought out all the dishes one by one, and Ye Xiufang even helped cook two dishes; she couldn't stay idle at home.
At the dinner table, Ye Huaibin took the initiative to wish Qin Xuan a happy birthday. He was generally satisfied with Qin Xuan as his future son-in-law. Although he said he wouldn't force his daughter to be with Qin Xuan, he was happy for both him and Dong Xinqi if they were to get together.
Yu Yanhong had to leave halfway through his meal because of school business. When they were almost finished eating, Ye Zhizhou checked the time and asked Zhang Ma to bring out the cake and desserts.
The cake design was simple. Ye Zhizhou knew that Qin Xuan didn't like anything fancy, so he didn't choose anything complicated. He also chose desserts that weren't too sweet.
"Qin Xuan, blow out the candles!"
Singing the birthday song was a bit awkward, so Ye Zhizhou simply had Qin Xuan blow out the candles.
Qin Xuan hummed in agreement and gently blew on the cake. The number on the cake was "beautiful seventeen years old".
Ye Zhizhou sighed, "He's a boy like a diamond, bright and dazzling, neither arrogant nor impatient, captivating yet enigmatic."
"It's time to make a wish."
Qin Xuan was stunned. "Make a wish?"
In my memory, no one had ever thrown him such a elaborate birthday party. Most of the time, he would stay at home alone as usual, or his mother would leave just as the cake was ready and they were about to start eating.
"Yes, any wish is fine. Just say it silently in your heart, you don't need to say it out loud."
Qin Xuan nodded, and after a moment of silence, said, "It's approved."
Ye Zhizhou smiled and asked Zhang Ma to cut the cake. After eating the cake, Shu Yin and her daughter Shu Qiong left, and Ye Huaibin did not try to stop them.
Actually, he saw through Shu Yin's intentions today. Although Shu Yin pretended very well, he still saw through it a little. Fortunately, Ye Zhizhou performed very well.
Aunt Zhang was already clearing away the dishes. Ye Zhizhou offered a small helping hand, but Ye Xiufang wouldn't let her do it, so she had to go back to the living room and watch TV with Ye Huaibin.
Qin Xuan was still eating cake. For some reason, he seemed to really like cake; this was already his second piece.
Ye Zhizhou noticed that he wasn't eating very fast; he ate each bite slowly, as if he were savoring it carefully.
"Your gift!"
She placed the item next to Qin Xuan; it was a globally limited edition model. She had specifically asked her brother, Ye Qian, to help her buy it, which almost depleted her credit card.
She sighed, thankfully her brother and father were both wealthy, otherwise they really wouldn't have been able to afford this.
Qin Xuan stared at the model, remaining silent for a long time.
"Don't you like it? My brother said you're really interested in models, he's not lying to me, is he?"
Ye Zhizhou pursed her lips. Her first attempt at giving someone a birthday gift after transmigrating had failed miserably. This was too discouraging!
Qin Xuan shook her head, "No, I like it very much, thank you."
Ye Zhizhou smiled, "I'm glad you like it. Do you want to go see what that little guy you gave me is doing?"
Qin Xuan nodded, "But I'd like to finish this first, is that alright?"
Ye Zhizhou thought to herself, Qin Xuan's gentle demeanor is just too irresistible!
She waited silently until Qin Xuan finished the second piece of cake, and then the two went upstairs one after the other.
She made room for the cat in the smallest room, about ten square meters. She called the nearest pet store and they said the cat supplies would be delivered in two hours.
"It doesn't have a name yet. Why don't you give it a name?" Ye Zhizhou thought. Since Qin Xuan paid for it, Qin Xuan should be the one to name it.
Qin Xuan looked down at it for a long time, then said, "Let's call it cream."
Ye Zhizhou was taken aback. "Cream? That name sounds delicious."
Qin Xuan suddenly stood up, hugged her, and whispered, "Thanks to you, this is the first time in my life I've ever eaten cake. Thank you."
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