"Hello, sir!" Ye Qiu was gulping down wine when suddenly, Yun Duoduo walked over with a bright smile, politely extended her hand, and said with a smile: "Your performance just now was so amazing, infinitely better than mine. I'd like to get to know you."

"I still don't know your name." Seeing Ye Qiu not responding, Yun Duoduo asked again.

This time, Ye Qiu finally stopped drinking, stood up and smiled at Yun Duoduo, saying, "Hello, I'm Ye Qiu."

"So it's Mr. Ye." Yun Duoduo nodded slightly, and finally understood that Ye Qiu was reminiscing about the past because of his performance. Her smile faded, and then she held out a name card to Ye Qiu, "It seems there's not much opportunity today, but if you have time in the future, I'd still like to get to know you better. This is my card."

"Your performance was also quite captivating, I was lost in it." Responding briefly, Ye Qiu took the name card.

After that, he didn't want to say much more and sat back down to continue drinking.

"Well, Mr. Ye... I'll take my leave then." Yun Duoduo cautiously retreated and then left the bar.

"Brother-in-law! Brother-in-law!" Just as her figure disappeared, Song Fei vigorously patted Ye Qiu's shoulder, excitedly saying: "Brother-in-law, you're incredible! I didn't realize that apart from being good at fighting and racing, you also play the piano so well.

Now I finally realize, there really is someone in this world who's a genius at everything — brother-in-law, I truly admire you. You even got the Piano Princess to give you her card."

"Brother-in-law, you wouldn't believe it; all those big shots wanted Yun Duoduo's contact info before, but no matter how hard they tried, they couldn't get it. Yet you casually play a tune and manage to win her over."

Song Fei kept chattering non-stop, leaving Song Sisi speechless.

This guy, doesn't he realize Ye Qiu is upset?

Can't he stay quiet for a moment?

"Shut up!" Song Sisi couldn't help but quietly scold.

"Oh..." Song Fei realized the problem and had to keep quiet.

However, at this moment, many who listened to Ye Qiu's piano performance came running over.

Totaling dozens of people, they soon surrounded Ye Qiu.

This time, unlike before, everyone's gaze towards Ye Qiu was filled with admiration instead of hostility.

"Brother, your tune earlier was fantastic. Listening to it felt like personally experiencing certain events."

"Great musician, can you please sign an autograph for me?"

"Brother, I'm really sorry. I shouldn't have cursed at you when you first went on stage, let alone so terribly."

"Me too, I apologize to you and hope you're not angry."

The crowd was high-spirited, praising Ye Qiu one after another, making Song Sisi even angrier.

She knew clearly that what Ye Qiu needed most now was silence.

But facing so many people, Song Sisi was anxious and didn't know how to handle it.

Ye Qiu felt a bit helpless too. Just for playing a piano piece, he's being treated like a star. He couldn't quite handle it, and took this chance not to continue drinking, trying hard to adjust his mood.

A few minutes later, the surrounding crowd noticed that Ye Qiu was not responding, grew bored, and left in succession.

Once everyone had left, Ye Qiu's lips finally curved into a slight smile. He glanced at Song Sisi and said faintly: "We're done, let's go."

After speaking, he got up and headed outside the bar.

Song Sisi and Song Fei followed him.

Outside the bar, after chatting for a while, Ye Qiu parted ways with the Song siblings and just as he was about to go home, his phone rang.

It was a call from that girl White Rose.

Ye Qiu didn't think much and immediately answered, asking: "What's up, something you need?"

White Rose's excited yet slightly playful voice came through, "Brother-in-law, can't I come to find you if there's nothing going on?"

"Don't you, don't you welcome me?"

White Rose said again, her tone carrying a hint of grievance.

"Of course, you're welcome." Ye Qiu replied with a helpless smile, "Based on your past antics, if you're calling me, you're basically looking to hang out at my place. Just tell me straight, when should I come pick you up."

"Not this time!" White Rose waved her hand and continued: "This time, I want you to come to my place. You have to come to Capital City next week because I'm participating in the school's stage performance.

Let me tell you, I've prepared for this stage performance for an extremely long time. You're my brother-in-law and no matter what, you must come and watch!"

"So that's how it is." Ye Qiu nodded slightly, "It's not impossible, but you better ask your sister if she agrees first."

"Don't worry!" Across the phone, White Rose gave Ye Qiu a big eye-roll and said: "Before calling you, I already mentioned it to my sister. She agreed, so now it's up to you."

"Alright then!" Ye Qiu frowned; he really wasn't in the mood to participate in such things with White Rose.

But since Bai Lan agreed, what could he say?

He could only reluctantly agree.

"Relax, I'll definitely be there on time next week." Ye Qiu answered.

"Hmph, you wouldn't dare not come! Anyway, if you dare to be late, be prepared to face the consequences!" White Rose threatened.

After speaking, she hung up before Ye Qiu could respond.

Ye Qiu shook his head, amused and helplessly, and then pocketed his phone.

Immediately, that familiar, breathtakingly beautiful face appeared in his mind again, the one he missed so deeply.

Phoenix.

Sigh...

The sky darkened, and a gust of cold wind blew through, causing nearby pedestrians to shiver involuntarily.

Ye Qiu still stood there in a daze.

Scenes from the past kept appearing endlessly in his mind, lingering.

After being dazed for over ten minutes, Ye Qiu started to move, headed over to the roadside to find his car, and sat inside.

Then he couldn't help but light a cigarette.

Took a deep drag and then exhaled the smoke heavily.

Inhaling deeply, exhaling heavily.

Repeating, a cigarette was soon finished.

Three times faster than usual.

After tossing the cigarette butt, a bitter smile emerged at the corner of Ye Qiu's mouth as he lay on the seat, murmuring: "Phoenix, is it really impossible for you to ever return?"

The smoke gradually dissipated.

In the moment the last wisp of smoke disappeared, Ye Qiu started the car, then with a booming sound, slammed the accelerator and drove away at full speed.

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