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Chapter 341
Ji Fei leaned into Qin Xian's embrace, laughing uncontrollably. "This is what it means to take the moral high ground first."
Qin Yan chimed in, "But isn't it still not legally acceptable?"
Qin Rong exclaimed, "Huh? So we're still going to be taken advantage of?"
Qin Jing added, "That'll only happen after Weiwei turns eighteen. If they're still alive by then, Weiwei will have to support them..."
Qin Xiaoyu interjected, "But they'd have to sue Weiwei to get any support money. Whatever the court decides, that's what you'll pay."
Qin Zhao, ever the mischievous one, quipped, "Just give them the money in coins and make them count it one by one."
Qin Yi, however, had a different idea. "Why not exchange it for food of equal value? That way, they won't starve."
Qin Jiaxi couldn't help but chuckle at the suggestion.
Qin Wenqiang, with a sly smile, added, "It's not over yet. After all, the assets haven't been fully recovered. Hehe~"
Over the years, the mistress and her illegitimate child had been spending the couple's shared wealth. With the illegitimate child unable to prove their identity, the situation was entirely in Qin Wenqiang's favor.
Once the verdict was passed and the assets were returned, not only would the mistress be left penniless, but Yang Feng's parents would also lose a significant portion of their wealth.
In the past, Qin Wenqiang and Yang Feng had showered the old couple with luxuries, allowing them to live a comfortable life. Now, they would have to tighten their belts and return everything they had squandered.
It was poetic justice, considering how they had once condoned the mistress and her child's reckless spending of Yang Feng's money. Now, they would have to pay it all back, no matter how difficult it might be.
Sure enough, it didn't take long for Qin Wenqiang to reclaim everything she had once given to these people.
Initially, the mistress's family had felt secure because they controlled the company. However, when the mistress's brother took over, he discovered that the company wasn't even turning a profit. Yang Feng hadn't secured a single project and had even delayed various payments.
This left the family in a state of panic. They scrambled to seek help, only to find that they had already been ostracized by the business community in Y City.
When the pressure from debt collectors became too much to bear, they finally realized they had no idea how to run a company. Desperate, they decided to sell it rather than manage it themselves.
But no one was willing to buy it.
In the end, they shamelessly turned to Qin Wenqiang for help. However, by that time, she had already taken her daughter abroad to expand her business overseas.
All of this, however, was a story for another time.
Currently, the gossip among Y City's elite was at its peak. Qin Wenqiang and her daughter kept a low profile, spending most of their time with relatives.
Things had been quiet for the past few days.
With the old patriarch's birthday still some time away, Qin Xian, who had recently taken over the family business, made his first trip to Y City to inspect the operations. Naturally, those involved in the Qin family's enterprises had to make time to accompany him.
This left only a few people behind: Ji Fei, Qin Zhao, Qin Rong, Qin Yi, and Qin Jiaxi. As the eldest cousin, Qin Yi took on the role of tour guide, while Qin Jiaxi tagged along as the playful companion.
However, Qin Jiaxi couldn't join them today as she had classes to attend.
This left only the four of them.
After much deliberation, they still couldn't decide what to do. Qin Yi, recalling a message he had just received, hesitated before suggesting, "Actually, the students at my academy are putting on a performance at the concert hall today. Would you like to go and watch?"
As soon as Qin Yi finished speaking, the other three turned to look at him. Qin Zhao and Qin Rong, remembering the gossip they had heard from Ji Fei, immediately showed interest.
Qin Zhao, who was more knowledgeable about music, asked for details. After hearing the explanation, he exclaimed in surprise, "This kind of performance is crucial for students like them. Don't you need to be there the whole time?"
Qin Yi, feeling a bit awkward, rubbed his chin and replied, "I took some time off to be with you all. Besides, there are other teachers there to supervise."
[Pfft, haha! So that's what's going on. His favorite student sent him a message, begging him to come watch the performance. But Qin Yi doesn't want to give them false hope, yet he's still worried about how his student will perform. That's why he's so conflicted.]
Qin Zhao and Qin Rong exchanged knowing glances, their smirks making Qin Yi even more uncomfortable.
"Since it's your student's performance, let's go and have a look. We can't think of anything else to do anyway," Ji Fei said, trying to suppress a smile.
Qin Zhao and Qin Rong nodded in agreement.
They weren't there to indulge in some teacher-student romance fantasy—they were just there for the gossip.
And so, the four of them set off to watch the performance.
The concert hall was filled with students from the music academy. The front rows were reserved for influential figures in the music industry, there to scout for promising talent. A glowing review from them could open doors to a bright future, with some even offering to take students under their wing on the spot.
As a renowned baritone, Qin Yi would have normally been seated in the front row. However, since he had initially planned not to attend, no seat had been reserved for him.
Upon arrival, Qin Yi arranged for them to watch from a private box rather than the general audience area. He then excused himself to check on his students backstage, wanting to offer some last-minute encouragement before they went on stage.
"I'd like to go backstage too, if that's okay with you, cousin," Ji Fei eagerly suggested.
Qin Zhao and Qin Rong quickly chimed in, not wanting to miss out on the juicy details.
Under the trio's expectant gazes, Qin Yi had no choice but to take them along to the backstage area.
The backstage was bustling with activity, with several waiting rooms filled with students coming and going. Upon seeing Qin Yi, they all respectfully addressed him as "Teacher."
While all the performers were technically Qin Yi's students, having attended his lectures at the academy, there was only one who held a special place in his heart—a talented individual he had taken under his wing privately, hoping to nurture their potential.
Nevertheless, Qin Yi treated everyone equally, moving from room to room to offer words of encouragement and advice.
Ji Fei and the others stood by the doorway, casually observing the scene.
"Now I see why everyone respects Cousin Qin Yi so much," Qin Rong remarked with a smile. "He's amazing—he can give pointers to every single student."
"And he's so precise too. Look at how those students are gazing at him with admiration. It's clear he's very popular," Qin Zhao added.
[I think... Qin Yi might have more than just one admirer among his students. It's no wonder—he's handsome, wealthy, incredibly skilled, and so kind-hearted. It's no surprise that students would develop feelings for him.]Nôv(el)B\\jnn
Qin Zhao and Qin Rong nodded in agreement, though they couldn't help but feel that their cousin was destined to remain single, his heart entirely devoted to music.
As Qin Yi made his way through the rooms, he finally reached the last one. Before he could knock, he overheard a heated argument inside.
"The performance order was decided by lottery," a trembling but determined female voice insisted. "You can't just—"
"Zhou Rushi, do you really think being the last to perform will give you an edge? You're just a clown. With your vocal talent, how can you possibly compare to me? I'm Qin Yi's protégé—my performance has to be perfect. You're just jealous and trying to sabotage my grand finale," Wan Sitong sneered, her voice dripping with disdain.