Lin Lanxing ordered a song called "Xiao Ban" for Lin Qiutong. This was Lin Qiutong's specialty, and every time she sang it, it would draw a lot of applause.
Lin Qiutong looked at the screen and sang along with the rhythm of the music.
"Dare not look back, glancing left and right, unconsciously liking, secretly chatting, never-ending restlessness, tentatively saying goodnight, all are vague and sad..."
As Lin Qiutong sang, her gaze, filled with affection, was fixed on Shen Chi Yan.
Her voice was as gentle as a faint spring water, lingering in the air, singing with a deep yet detached and tenderly tragic feeling, as if it were the helplessness of unrequited love.
Shen Chi Yan sat beside Song Qi Nian, his eyes on the lyrics on the screen, not even glancing at Lin Qiutong.
Lin Qiutong felt a pang of bitterness in her heart and sang with even more emotion.
"Indulging the likes, the dislikes, the pampering, the weariness, one by one slowly fading.
Indulging the willfulness, the casualness, the impudence, the ease, overturning all joy.
Should not be too soft-hearted, not bold enough, too rigid, too indecisive, playing with impunity.
Should not give up, be disheartened, let go, give up the thought, helpless and impatient."
Shen Qi Wen's deep gaze was fixed on Lin Qiutong, filled with both heartache and unwillingness.
She knew clearly that Shen Chi Yan did not love her at all, nor had he ever loved her. Why was she still so persistent?
Her obsession and her desire to win back Shen Chi Yan would only result in harming herself and those who cared about her, with no other effect.
As the song ended, everyone applauded to show their support. However, Lin Qiutong only wanted to see Shen Chi Yan's reaction.
The reason she asked Lin Lanxing to invite everyone to the club, and the reason she sang this song expressing her feelings in front of Shen Chi Yan, was simply to let him know that she could sing for him, call his name, and say she loved him.
And these were all things that Song Qi Nian, a mute, could never do.
Yet, from the first glance to the end of the song, Shen Chi Yan had not looked at her again, as if his eyes could see no one else but Song Qi Nian.
Seeing Lin Qiutong's dejected mood, Lin Lanxing immediately became animated. "One more song! One more song!"
Lin Qiutong gave a dry laugh. "I'll just sing one song. My throat is a little uncomfortable. You guys sing."
Shen Huan Ling, seeing Li Jun Shen's gaze fixed on Lin Qiutong, felt a bit uncomfortable. She coughed lightly and deliberately asked Li Jun Shen, "Mr. Li, doesn't Sister Qiutong sing beautifully? If she released an album, she would definitely be a big hit."
Li Jun Shen curved his lips faintly. "Miss Lin naturally sings beautifully. However... I have heard a voice that is like heavenly music, so I am very sorry, I cannot give Miss Lin a very high evaluation."
As Li Jun Shen spoke, his deep eyes unintentionally glanced towards Song Qi Nian.
Li Jun Shen's presence put immense pressure on Song Qi Nian, making her fidgety and her face unusually pale.
She had also heard Li Jun Shen's words and wondered if she was overthinking, but she felt that the person Li Jun Shen was talking about was her.
Yes, before she had seen his face clearly, he had played the violin while she sat beside him singing.
At that time, she thought Li Jun Shen was an angel, never imagining he was a devil.
Shen Huan Ling was instantly displeased upon hearing this. "Really? I'm very curious who this person is that Mr. Li praises so highly?"
"Her..."
Li Jun Shen paused deliberately, and Song Qi Nian's body tensed further, a hint of panic flashing in her eyes.
"She is very beautiful, with a faint smile at the corner of her mouth when she sings. Both her voice and her appearance can make people feel at ease."
Shen Huan Ling immediately felt a sense of crisis and cautiously asked, "Then who is she to you?"
Li Jun Shen pushed his glasses up and smiled slightly at Song Qi Nian. "She is the spiritual pillar I rely on to survive in this world."
Shen Qi Wen, who had been observing Li Jun Shen, turned and asked curiously upon hearing Li Jun Shen's words, "How come I've never heard of Mr. Li having a girlfriend?"
Li Jun Shen maintained a faint smile, but it didn't reach his eyes. He looked at Shen Chi Yan and said, "How could I be as fortunate as President Shen?"
Song Qi Nian clenched her fists tightly, her expression almost faltering.
Shen Chi Yan noticed Song Qi Nian's abnormality and asked with concern, "Qi Qi, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"
Song Qi Nian quickly gestured, "I'm tired, can we go home?"
Shen Chi Yan then realized that bringing Song Qi Nian to the club was a mistake. She couldn't speak, and she couldn't sing. Bringing her to a singing venue was like twisting the knife in her wound.
"Okay."
Shen Chi Yan helped Song Qi Nian to her feet, then said faintly to everyone, "You guys enjoy yourselves. Qi Qi and I are heading back."
Lin Qiutong was instantly anxious. She had sung so passionately just now, and Shen Chi Yan had shown no reaction. Now he was taking Song Qi Nian away without even looking at her.
What was going on?
Why was Ah Yan suddenly so cold and distant towards her?
Even if he didn't love her, even if he had rejected her, they were at least friends. Why had it become like this?
The more Lin Qiutong thought about it, the more flustered she became. She grabbed Lin Lanxing's arm. "Xing Xing, did something happen before I arrived? Why didn't Ah Yan even say hello to me?"
Lin Lanxing felt guilty and didn't dare to tell Lin Qiutong what had just happened. She gave a dry laugh. "No, maybe Brother Chi Yan didn't want Song Qi Nian to be jealous, so he's avoiding suspicion."
Lin Qiutong's mind was in a mess. Was this really the case?
After Shen Chi Yan and Song Qi Nian left, Shen Ke Qin also left. Shen Huan Ling, having met someone who suited her taste, naturally wouldn't let him go.
She pestered Li Jun Shen, wanting to have more contact with him.
However, she was met with a cold reception. Li Jun Shen left without even giving her his contact information.
Shen Huan Ling was furious and immediately went to Shen Qi Wen. "Brother, what is the background of this Li Jun Shen?"
Shen Qi Wen raised an eyebrow. "What? Do you like him?"
"Cough... I just find him appealing."
"Alright. Don't you want that limited edition bag? As long as you can win him over, I'll buy you the bag!"
Shen Huan Ling's eyes lit up. "Are you serious?"
"My word is my bond! Besides, Li Jun Shen is worth tens of billions. If you can truly win his favor, let alone a bag, you can have whatever you want."
Upon hearing this, Shen Huan Ling began to fantasize about her luxurious future.
She could drive sports cars at will, have as many limited edition bags and clothes as she wanted, live in a villa of thousands of square meters, and drink red wine by the pool while doing those things with Li Jun Shen.
Wow, just thinking about it made her blood boil.