Ye Xuan coughed violently twice, feeling awkward from Liu Ying’s words.
However, Ye Xuan’s thick skin was already bulletproof! He immediately straightened his expression and said seriously, "That’s right, even if we slept in the same bed, we wouldn’t roll in the sheets! Right, my good god-sister?"
After speaking, he squinted his eyes with a smile, deliberately raised his hand, and patted Liu Ying’s little head, causing her to roll her eyes at him.
God-sister? This guy is taking advantage of her again! So infuriating.
Liu Ying never believed that this annoying scoundrel had such a straightforward mind!
The Yan Country’s culture is extensive and profound, and the word ’god’ can be both a noun and a verb...
Grinding her teeth, Liu Ying simply ignored him and turned her gaze to Yao Xingtong, loudly asking, "Xingtong, did he solve that issue for you? If not, just say the word, and I’ll teach him a lesson!"
"Liu Ying sis, it’s already solved! We were just practicing together, and we cooperated very well. I’ve decided to start recording tomorrow," Yao Xingtong said with a smile.
Liu Ying was quite surprised, casting a suspicious glance at her and asking, "Are you sure you’re not just covering for him?"
She knew very well that the release of the new song was imminent, and the piano accompaniment had not been decided because it didn’t meet the standards.
This issue troubled Yao Xingtong for a long time without resolution, and Ye Xuan had only been here for a short while and already solved it. The speed was indeed suspicious!
"Hey, no way! Liu Ying sis, you have no idea, Ye Xuan’s piano talent is so high, even I feel inferior!"
Yao Xingtong generously praised him, full of admiration.
"What? Even you feel inferior?" Liu Ying’s eyes widened.
Hearing Yao Xingtong say such a thing was indeed incredible to her!
After all, Yao Xingtong’s talent in music was undeniable, and although the piano was not her forte, her abilities in this area couldn’t be overlooked.
Yao Xingtong nodded and said, "He only looked at the sheet music a few times and memorized it completely in less than ten minutes! And he played the accompaniment smoothly without looking at the sheet music."
"And that’s not even the most impressive part. Ye Xuan only played the piece five times, and he had already performed a perfect modification and incorporated the mood I wanted! You can say that now the piece fully meets my expectations!"
Upon hearing Yao Xingtong’s review, Liu Ying looked at Ye Xuan with exaggerated surprise, as if seeing an alien.
"That’s why I say, he’s the most talented pianist I’ve ever met!"
Yao Xingtong’s face was serious, and after thinking for a moment, she added, "Without a doubt!"
"My good little brother, I didn’t know you were so amazing..."
Liu Ying’s eyes sparkled as she clicked her tongue in amazement, "Last time you played the piano, I thought that was your limit, but you can play even smoother! Not becoming a pianist is simply a waste of talent!"
"Uh... why do you both think that?"
Ye Xuan rolled his eyes, saying helplessly.
"Xingtong, did you also tell him that?" Liu Ying asked curiously.
"Yes! I also said it would be a pity if he didn’t play the piano! But he said he just wanted to keep music as a hobby and didn’t want to profit from it! So..."
Yao Xingtong giggled softly and shrugged, indicating she was also helpless.
"He’s really a weirdo."
Liu Ying muttered softly. Besides surprise, there was a strange gleam in her eyes as she looked at Ye Xuan.
"By the way, Liu Ying sis, why did you come to Shangjing? And didn’t you let me know beforehand, so I could come to welcome you!" Yao Xingtong switched the topic and asked.
This was also what Ye Xuan wanted to ask. Wasn’t she supposed to be back with the family? How come she suddenly appeared in Shangjing?
"I’m here this time to represent the family to discuss business! When I went back, I received a new assignment from the family and prepared to expand the Liu family’s business to Shangjing! We’ve been preparing for many years, and now it’s time to put it into practice," Liu Ying said.
"How is your business negotiation going?"
"Ugh! Don’t even mention it, these people look down on us, and just as the negotiation was about to succeed, something happened halfway, causing it all to fail! I’m still upset about it!"
Liu Ying had a helpless expression.
She pursed her lips and found a seat to sit down, taking a deep breath: "How difficult is it to gain a foothold in Shangjing? Although our Liu family is a big family in Jianghai, it’s still not enough in Shangjing, a city where every inch of land is gold."
Ye Xuan wasn’t very surprised upon hearing this!
Shangjing City is filled with many big families, some of which have been around for hundreds of years. These people have their noses in the air and surely wouldn’t regard a Jianghai Liu family any different.
Moreover, the various families support yet also restrain each other, each occupying a certain territory and power, sharing mutual benefits from the big cake that is Shangjing City! Of course, they wouldn’t let outsiders get a slice.
For outsiders of Shangjing, it’s like a fortress of bronze and iron! Naturally, it wouldn’t be easy for a local family like the Liu family to extend their influence and grab hold of the interests of these big families.
Yao Xingtong couldn’t help but ask, "What exactly happened? Who messed up your business, maybe I can help with my connections here."
Liu Ying shook her head and said, "A guy who claims to be some White-Clothed Swordsman, named Jiang Tao, reportedly a famous gentleman in Shangjing, but I see him as nothing but a lecher! This guy had bad intentions towards me, so he deliberately set obstacles to hinder my business negotiations, even proposing that I sleep with him for a night, or else I couldn’t get things done. With this guy screwing things up, of course my business failed."
"White-Clothed Swordsman? Jiang Tao?"
Upon hearing the name, Yao Xingtong’s face changed immediately. Frowning, she said, "Liu Ying sis, I’ve heard of this guy, apparently, he’s one of the three big swordsmen of Shangjing! His family is extremely wealthy and powerful, making him a notorious playboy in Shangjing City."
"Over the years, relying on his family’s influence, he has rampaged in their circle, causing no small amounts of harm, stopping at nothing to achieve his goals! All three swordsmen share the same vile character; they seem elegant and refined on the surface, but their true nature is extremely awful, and many girls have fallen victim to them."
Saying this, Yao Xingtong worriedly added, "Liu Ying sis, you must be very cautious of this person! Don’t be deceived and fall into his clutches. Otherwise, it could ruin your life!"