Volume One, Chapter 51: After All, My Love for Her Runs Deep

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Shen Xiaokun pressed himself against the wall by the stairwell, his emotions rollercoasting wildly.

He’s cheating! That scoundrel is seeing another woman behind my mom’s back! I want to beat him to death!

Wait, what? He’s actually seeing some old lady?

Good heavens! And not just one, but two?

Oh, it turns out it’s a rehearsal for a song. What song are they rehearsing? Did Shen Qi write it?

This sounds promising...

Wow... this song is absolutely stunning!

It feels like it suits my mom perfectly! Are traditional folk instruments really this fun?

I want to join in so badly...

When the song ended, the elderly men and women applauded enthusiastically.

“Even though we’ve only just begun rehearsing ‘When Will the Bright Moon Appear,’ it feels really good.”

“Yeah, I think the instrument arrangement Shen designed fits the song perfectly!”

“Sister Zhang, no wonder you used to be a singer in the troupe—you haven’t lost your touch.”

“It’s thanks to everyone’s accompaniment.”

Shen Qi smiled warmly as he poured water for everyone to soothe their throats.

“Your playing and singing are excellent, which made the rehearsal smooth; you’ve captured the essence of this song right away.”

“We still have two months. In these two months, we’ll gather occasionally for rehearsals. By then, it will surely be the most outstanding performance!”

The elderly folks expressed their gratitude but were also perceptive.

From the moment they entered, they noticed Shen Qi’s family was no ordinary one, and since they knew him well, they were aware he was currently unemployed.

“Since we know the process, we’ll just rehearse on our own.”

“Yes, yes, we’re already grateful that little Shen shared this song with us. Coming all the way here to bother you is really too much.”

“Well then, we’ll take our leave.”

Shen Qi didn’t insist; he smiled as he helped tidy up.

As they left, Aunt Zhang and Aunt Sun grabbed Shen Qi to give him some advice.

“Little Shen, you’re so handsome, skilled with instruments and composition, why would you be content managing things at home?”

“Exactly! If my son was even half as good as you, his wife wouldn’t look down on him. Honestly, a man needs ambition—he has to go out and fight for his place!”

Shen Qi chuckled helplessly and explained:

“Aunties, my wife is a singer and runs a company. I have two reasons for willingly managing things at home.”

“First, I’m happy to stand behind her, watching her shine brilliantly. One person like that in a family is enough.”

“Second, my dream in life is to take good care of her and our child. I want to build a solid foundation so she can pursue her dreams without distractions!”

“All of this is because... I love her deeply.”

The two aunties looked at him with admiration and envy.

“That’s truly great. If I were forty years younger, I’d definitely chase after little Shen.”

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“If only my old man was half as good as little Shen, I wouldn’t mind living forty years less.”

[Wow... here he goes again with those sanctimonious love-struck words!]

[At first I thought he was just someone looking to leech off his wife, but now I’m genuinely moved.]

[So there really are people in this world who love this deeply. I’m Zhao Tiexuan, officially envious of the Queen of Songs.]

[Seeing even the aunties adore Shen Qi, I admit I’m jealous.]

In the broadcast studio, a different scene unfolded.

Li Huange stared blankly at Shen Qi on the screen, who wore a faint smile as he spoke those weighty words—“I love her deeply.”

Though she had heard it countless times before, hearing it come directly from Shen Qi’s lips struck her heart profoundly!

He loves me deeply, so he’s willing to be a supporting leaf, a logistic backbone, a steadfast ox!

Even though he wrote “Queen of Songs” for me, his username on the song-sharing site is “Backstage Poop Cook.”

This man’s love is so quiet yet immense, so turbulent yet silent.

Should I accept him?

Should I not have rejected him?

Zhuo Yiyi’s eyes were brimming with tears of envy. “Sister Huange, I’m so touched! I want a husband like Shen Qi too!”

“No way! He’s mine!” Li Huange responded instinctively.

Laughter erupted on the set.

Even more envious than Zhuo Yiyi were Bai Qinghe and Lin Xiaolu. They couldn’t even call it envy—it was pure jealousy.

They thought of their own situations.

Between husband and wife, everyone has their own thoughts. Any sweetness seems calculated. The fiery passion at the start slowly turns into caution and suspicion—not like the sweet love between Shen Qi and Li Huange.

Why does Li Huange, so young, hold such a high position and have a man who loves her this much?

There’s no way such a man exists in this world!

Bai Qinghe and Lin Xiaolu clenched their teeth in frustration.

They had to find a way to expose Shen Qi’s true nature!

To show everyone that no man could truly be this good to a woman out of love!

It must be because of money—that’s why he acts this way!

Zhuo Yiyi grabbed Li Huange’s hand excitedly.

“Sister Huange, I really love ‘When Will the Bright Moon Appear.’ I’m willing to pay two million yuan for it. Can you...?”

Li Huange hesitated.

“It’s not that I don’t want to sell it, but if I ask him directly... he’ll know we’re live streaming, and... it would be a bit improper to use it without permission...”

Indeed.

Zhuo Yiyi understood immediately. “Then after the show...”

Li Huange squeezed Zhuo Yiyi’s hand and smiled:

“My main focus now is the company. I haven’t released any songs in half a year, so missing one doesn’t matter. If possible, I’ll sing it for you then!”

“Really?”

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Zhuo Yiyi was overjoyed and immediately threw herself at Li Huange, giving her a kiss on the cheek.

The studio burst into laughter.

[Wait... didn’t she just say it wouldn’t be appropriate to use it directly? And the next moment she’s giving it away?]

[Women are so fickle!]

[The Queen of Songs is truly generous to just let go of such a song like that.]

[You don’t get it! She’s passing the torch, treating Yiyi as her successor.]

[Hold on, did Shen Qi agree to this?]

[He wouldn’t dare! Didn’t you hear him say he loves Huange deeply?]

Bai Qinghe and Lin Xiaolu ground their teeth in fury.

Status, money, a good husband, good children... and now a good best friend?

It must all be friendship driven by self-interest!

They’d find a chance to tear it all apart!

“I’m really jealous...” Fang Qian said with a hint of envy, “I have to see what Shen Qi will do next. Even when the Queen of Songs isn’t around, she’s still eating dog food—really makes me envious.”

Li Lei chuckled, “I doubt there’s any woman in this world who could refuse a man like Shen Qi. Truly a role model for us all.”

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After everyone had left, Shen Xiaokun finally entered the living room.

Shen Qi was bent over, mopping the floor with his alluringly rounded backside on display. The live chat was flooded with flirtatious comments from female fans.

“Shen Qi?”

“Say what you need to say!”

Shen Xiaokun looked a bit embarrassed.

“Um... I want to learn folk instruments too!”

Shen Qi paused, stopped mopping, and looked at Shen Xiaokun.

“You’re just a kid. If you like pop music, that’s fine. But folk instruments too?”

“You’re so young—why do you have so many interests? You can have many hobbies, but not too many!”

“It’s like having too many thoughts in your head—they weigh you down and stunt your growth.”

“Have you never heard this saying?”

Shen Qi’s expression grew serious. Shen Xiaokun looked puzzled.

“What saying?”

“Jack of all trades, master of none.”

“???”