34: Chapter 34 Xiao Yi Cares About Me

The car pulled smoothly into the Qin Family courtyard, where the servants were already waiting at the entrance, respectfully taking Qin Shiyu's luggage.

The three walked side by side into the living room. The afternoon sunlight streamed in through the floor-to-ceiling windows, landing on the soft sofa. The air was filled with the faint scent of aromatherapy, creating a leisurely and warm atmosphere.

Qin Yi signaled for the two to sit, then turned and walked to the solid wood tea table to the side. He skillfully took out a set of white porcelain tea ware and retrieved an antique tin tea canister.

With a light pinch of his fingertips, he took out a small amount of emerald-green tea leaves. The leaves were tightly curled, the buds were plump, and they emitted a gentle, moist luster—one look was enough to know they were top-tier tea.

Boiling the water, warming the cups, adding the tea, pouring the water—his series of movements flowed like clouds and water, elegant and composed. In just a moment, the serene aroma of tea permeated the living room, mellow and lingering; smelling it made one feel refreshed and relaxed.

After brewing three cups of Longjing, Qin Yi picked them up and handed them to Lin Wanqing and Qin Shiyu respectively: "Come, have a taste. This is Longjing from the century-old tea trees in the core production area of West Lake's Shifeng Mountain. The annual yield is only a few pounds, all of which are specially supplied. It's priceless and unavailable on the market; ordinary people couldn't buy it even with money."

Lin Wanqing and Qin Shiyu watched as the tender green tea leaves slowly unfurled in the cups. The tea soup was clear and bright, and the tips of their noses were wrapped in a mellow fragrance of beans and orchids. They quickly took the cups and took a light sip.

The tea soup was fresh, sweet, and mellow upon entering their mouths, with a lingering aftertaste. Their lips and teeth were filled with the fragrance of tea, without a hint of bitterness.

"Wow, this tea is just too delicious. It's so soft and smooth, and my mouth still smells fragrant after drinking it."

Lin Wanqing's eyes lit up, and she couldn't help but take another sip, her face full of pleasant surprise.

Qin Shiyu also nodded slightly, her brows and eyes carrying approval: "It is indeed top-tier, even a few degrees better than the top Longjing I usually drink in the industry. This tea gift is not something just anyone can enjoy."

The two held their tea cups and sipped slowly, enjoying the comfort of the afternoon. Lin Wanqing sat close to Qin Yi, looked at Qin Shiyu sitting in front, and asked with eyes full of anticipation: "Sister Shiyu, tomorrow is the final stop of your national tour. Have all the preparations been done? The stage, backup dancers, setlist—everything is okay, right?"

Qin Shiyu put down her cup and lightly rubbed the rim with her fingertips. Her tone was calm and firm, carrying the unique confidence of a diva: "Everything has been ready for a long time. The team has been working together for so long, and every link has been checked repeatedly. Tomorrow's concert will definitely have a perfect conclusion."

Seeing Qin Shiyu's confident appearance, Lin Wanqing also relaxed. At this moment, Qin Yi spoke slowly, his tone casual: "I heard from Wanqing that you also invited the recently debuted musical talent, Lin Fei, to your concert this time?"

Mentioning Lin Fei, a flash of appreciation crossed Qin Shiyu's eyes. She replied softly: "Yes, I did invite him. This person's talent for music is truly outstanding; his creative ability far exceeds his peers. He is a rare, good talent. I have already signed him to my entertainment company; he is considered a newcomer I'm focusing on cultivating. Bringing him to my concert is also to give him more exposure, bring in some traffic, and let more people get to know him."

Speaking of this, a helpless smile curled the corners of her mouth: "By the way, this kid said he's going to bring a brand-new original song to this concert. The confidentiality is extremely tight. As his boss, I've asked several times, but he refused to reveal a single word, only saying that this song will definitely stun the entire internet and give everyone a huge surprise."

Upon hearing this, Qin Yi immediately had a guess.

A confidential new song, a public announcement at the concert, and the need to stun the entire internet—combining this with the novel tropes he had read in his past life, plus the identity of Lin Fei as a Child of Destiny, this so-called "surprise" was nine times out of ten a public confession through song.

Qin Shiyu was, after all, the national goddess, with stunning looks and outstanding temperament, and she was also supporting Lin Fei in his career. A Child of Destiny had always had no resistance to such beauties. Lin Fei using the concert stage to confess to Qin Shiyu with an original love song would both grab attention and allow him to latch onto the goddess—it completely fit the style of a Child of Destiny.

Thinking this way, Qin Yi remained calm and composed. He called out the system in his heart and said softly: "System, check Qin Shiyu's personal panel."

The next second, a pale blue panel that only Qin Yi could see appeared before his eyes:

[Name: Qin Shiyu] [Age: 25] [Height: 172cm] [Weight: 55kg] [Beauty: 96] [Realm: Postnatal Peak] [Affection: 90] [Fate: Entertainment Godfather Heroine (Original), national goddess, Entertainment Diva]

Seeing the affection value on the panel, Qin Yi felt slightly surprised. He had always thought that Qin Shiyu's affection for him was at most 70-something, at the level of a secret crush. He didn't expect it to have reached 90, which was already the level of deep love.

Qin Shiyu was sitting to the side, taking in the changes in Qin Yi's expression, and a hint of doubt couldn't help but arise in her heart.

She knew Qin Yi too well. This younger brother had always been indifferent to the trivial matters of the entertainment industry. On weekdays, whether it was new song releases in the industry or gossip news, he never paid any attention. But today, he kept asking about Lin Fei, and was unusually concerned about this newcomer who had appeared by her side.

Could it be... is Little Yi concerned about me?

As this thought arose, Qin Shiyu's heartbeat suddenly accelerated, and a faint blush quietly crept onto her cheeks. Her thoughts involuntarily drifted back to three years ago, the night that changed her destiny.

At that time, she had just debuted. In order not to rely on the Qin Family's background, she deliberately concealed her identity as a member of the Qin Family and struggled in the entertainment industry on her own.

At an industry banquet, she was targeted by the boss of an old-school entertainment company. Seeing that she had no background and was stunningly beautiful, the other party secretly drugged her wine glass, wanting to forcibly take her away and commit unspeakable acts.

At that time, her whole body was weak, her consciousness was blurred, and she was being dragged by the other party's subordinates toward a car in the parking lot. A sense of despair almost swallowed her, and she thought her life was ruined.

But just at the moment she was shoved into the car, a familiar figure suddenly appeared in the parking lot—it was Qin Yi, who happened to be passing by.

Qin Yi saw at a glance that she had been drugged. After seeing the situation clearly, a terrifying, cold aura erupted from his body—it was rage.

He did not hesitate in the slightest. He acted on the spot, directly crippling the entertainment company boss, breaking all his bones, and leaving him paralyzed on a hospital bed for the rest of his life.

Subsequently, Qin Yi used the power of the Qin Family to completely shut down the company behind that boss overnight. The family business was uprooted and directly erased from Hai City, leaving not a trace behind.

After doing all this, Qin Yi walked quickly to her side, restrained his violent aura, and carefully carried her out of the car. His tone was filled with unprecedented nervousness and heartache. He brought her all the way back to the Qin Family and personally watched over her until she woke up.

From that day on, the way Qin Shiyu looked at Qin Yi changed completely.

Before that, she only regarded Qin Yi as a younger brother who needed her pampering, taking care of him gently and with great concern.

But that day, the image of Qin Yi sparing no effort to go on a rampage for her sake, exhausting all his power to protect her safety, was deeply imprinted in her heart.

That young man, clearly younger than her, possessed the strength and responsibility to hold up a sky for her. That unique partiality and protection made her heart completely fall. Her love took root and sprouted bit by bit, and as time passed, it not only did not diminish in the slightest but grew even more intense.

This year, she was busy with her national tour. On one hand, it was for her career; on the other hand, it was because she didn't dare to face her feelings for Qin Yi. She knew that Qin Yi only regarded her as his own sister and didn't have feelings of a romantic nature. She was afraid that if this emotion, which transcended that of siblings, was spoken aloud, it would destroy the current relationship between the two. She could only hide her love in her heart and accompany him silently.

Qin Shiyu withdrew her thoughts and secretly looked at Qin Yi beside her. Her eyes held unconcealable tenderness and admiration, and the blush on her cheeks deepened a few shades. She thought to herself: Little Yi, we haven't seen each other for so long, does he now have different feelings for me too?

Lin Wanqing saw that the two had suddenly gone quiet and was just about to speak when Qin Yi came back to his senses first and broke the silence: "Since he wants to give a surprise, then let's wait until tomorrow's concert to see what kind of song it is that can stun the entire internet."

Qin Shiyu quickly collected her thoughts and nodded, though her eyes held a lingering, deep affection for Qin Yi.