Chapter 85: Stronger Desire to Win

Chapter 85

After the exercise piece ended, the teacher had everyone try playing the "Prelude in E-flat Major."

Li Xiaoya stood right next to the teacher, trying hard to remember those unfamiliar terms and the finger sequence the teacher demonstrated.

"Alright, that's it for today's lesson." As soon as the teacher finished speaking, she looked up towards the window and immediately spotted Qin Sui.

Qin Sui and Sheng Yuxiao were bona fide celebrities at the school. Even the elementary school teachers all knew who they were.

Was he here to pick up his sister?

But he'd come to the wrong place.

Did young master Qin not even know what grade his own sister was in?

The other children also noticed the person outside the window and curiously asked, "Who's that?"

Little An Ying sighed and took responsibility for answering: "That's Qin Sui. Haven't you heard of him?"

After all, there were only so many top-tier wealthy families. The rest were just in the ordinary rich category. Not every rich kid had the opportunity to enter higher social circles with their parents and meet people like Qin Sui.

"He's Qin Yue's brother," An Ying said in a raised voice.

Evidently, the name Qin Yue was more resonant among these little rich kids than the name Qin Sui.

They all revealed fearful expressions and whispered to each other: "Who's he here for? Qin Yue isn't here."

Li Xiaoya listened to everyone's discussions and couldn't help but tilt her head.

Could it be... he was here for her?

Why not go ask him herself!

Li Xiaoya walked ahead of everyone, exiting the music classroom in just a few steps, then came to a stop in front of Qin Sui.

Qin Sui bent down slightly and asked, "Why aren't you calling me Brother Qin Sui anymore?"

Well, he really was here for her. Li Xiaoya thought with certainty.

Qin Sui asked again, "Did Sheng Yuxiao forbid you from calling me that?"

"No."

"Oh, then..."

"I don't want to hurt Sheng Yuxiao's feelings."

"..." Qin Sui's expression froze, and a mixture of indescribable emotions welled up inside him.

He pressed his lips together firmly and said, "So you're not afraid of hurting my feelings?"

If his parents heard this, they would think he was talking nonsense.

Him? Hurt? It would be good if he didn't hurt others!

At this moment, Li Xiaoya stared at him and said seriously, word by word: "You hurt my feelings first."

"Oh?" Qin Sui leaned in closer. "Did I?"

"You recorded me." Li Xiaoya wrinkled her nose.

"Others might look down on you when they hear that."

"But people who like to look down on others will always desperately find faults in others to despise, no matter what," Li Xiaoya said, perplexed.

"I need to learn things, so I have to tell the truth. What I learn is mine. Their contempt is theirs, so let them be happy with their contempt." Li Xiaoya shook her head nonchalantly.

"How interesting," Qin Sui suddenly uttered.

"Hm?" Li Xiaoya looked at him even more confused.

This circle will definitely become very interesting with Li Xiaoya in it, Qin Sui thought.

But he only said aloud, "Many people will probably envy you."

"Envy me?" Li Xiaoya looked down at her hands. Was there anything enviable about what she possessed? But she didn't seem to possess much of anything.

"Mm-hmm. As people grow older, it becomes harder to firmly be yourself." That's why Li Xiaoya was rare.

Thinking of this, Qin Sui suddenly had an idea—

He hoped to always preserve this rare quality of Li Xiaoya's.

He would protect it.

Qin Sui said, "I've finished asking my question, so..." He pushed the bag into her hands. "You should still accept this."

Before Li Xiaoya could speak, he quickly added, "You're very smart, Li Xiaoya, but you need to understand one more principle... A relationship needs give and take to last. So don't refuse."

Li Xiaoya said softly, "I know, but..."

Qin Sui's eyelid twitched, "You're not going to say that for Sheng Yuxiao's sake, our relationship doesn't need to last that long, are you?"

Li Xiaoya looked at him with clear and innocent eyes, saying nothing.

Qin Sui: "..."

Well, well, she really was!

Qin Sui felt a bit displeased in his heart. He pressed his lips together and said, "Li Xiaoya, do you know who always gets first place in the high school division?"

Li Xiaoya looked bewildered.

What did this have to do with the previous question?

Qin Sui had never been one to show off, but now he bent down to tell Li Xiaoya, "It's me."

He paused, then continued, "Sheng Yuxiao can't get it. What does that tell you? Sheng Yuxiao's brain isn't that useful yet."

"So Sheng Yuxiao alone isn't enough for you. You still need me..."

Li Xiaoya sighed and interrupted him, "Stop talking."

Qin Sui paused. Had she understood?

"If you keep saying bad things about Sheng Yuxiao..." Li Xiaoya pointed at the bag in his hand, "Even if you buy three more of those, I won't forgive you."

Qin Sui was speechless.

...But his competitive spirit grew even stronger.