A master of comedy!

Chapter 166 Three People Too Crowded
Inside the private room, the sound of the piano never ceased.

The zither player played one piece after another, and each time she finished a piece, the handsome young man outside would not invite her to take a seat, but would instead say something indifferently.

"Play one more song."

She played for an hour straight, until her fingers ached and felt weak, and several notes went off-key.

"Never mind, you can go now."

The handsome young man seemed somewhat disappointed and waved her away, but he didn't reduce the amount of money he gave her; in fact, he gave her more.

"Thank you for your hard work."

Qin Kui was slightly taken aback. She hadn't expected the other party to thank her, and there seemed to be a hint of apology in their voice.

……

"Boss Long, Xiao Feng, thank you."

After the woman left, Jinse opened her eyes, her gaze seemingly a little brighter. On her slender, long hands, there were still traces of scars, though they had faded somewhat.

It is clear that although the musician's skill is not bad, it is still not up to the requirements of Jinse.

"If only Miss were still here, with her piano skills, I could be cured with just one song."

She gently stroked the broken string of the guqin in her arms, her eyes dimming and filled with a hint of bewilderment.

After successfully avenging herself, she felt a sudden emptiness, and even though she had recovered from her injuries, she didn't know what to do next.

Yaotai's phoenix eyes darted around, and she quietly moved closer to Jinse, gently rubbing the burnt end of the guqin with her fingertip.

In an instant, the elegant fairy in white trembled, let out a soft moan, and awoke from her sorrow, her alabaster skin flushing slightly.

"Xiao Feng, stop fooling around."

Jinse quickly hugged her zither and moved away from the other person, sitting down next to Zhou Sheng.

The subtle fragrance, like a warm breeze, gently stirs the heart.

Yao Tai Feng smiled radiantly and said, "My fairy of the zither, instead of lamenting the passing of spring and reminiscing about your former master here, why don't you teach us to play the zither? That way, we can also help you heal your wounds."

She hugged her own prayer mat and joined in, the three of them huddled together, looking at each other in bewilderment.

“We are friends. Since we are friends, why do you have to go to such lengths? Fairy Qin, isn’t the point of friendship to lend a helping hand in times of need?”

After saying this, Yao Taifeng reached out and grasped Jinse's hand without further ado, expressing her enthusiasm without any reservation.

"Come on, come on! You used to help me practice my singing, but today I want to play your precious zither too!"

"But……"

Jinse hesitated, her expression uncertain.

"No buts, there's no need for formalities between friends!"

"But you don't have a talent for playing the piano."

Jinse's words made Yaotai Feng's smile freeze.

"Your voice is very beautiful, perfect for singing opera, but you really don't have much talent for playing the zither. I saw you secretly playing it at Juxianlou last time..."

Jinse tried to organize her thoughts and said tactfully, "It's even worse than Boss Long's."

Zhou Sheng: "..."

However, after Yao Taifeng's persistent pleading, Jinse finally reluctantly agreed to teach them, but only on the condition that she could not use her own zither.

Zhou Sheng borrowed a zither from the madam and began learning to play it.

Jinse's teaching was very simple. She demonstrated by playing a short piece, briefly explained the techniques, and then let the two of them practice directly.

Yao Tai Feng's rambling was quickly interrupted by Jin Se.

"Judging from your music, my injuries seem to have worsened."

Yaotai Feng: "..."

Compared to her, Zhou Sheng played quite well, and although there were still many flaws, Jinse felt as if she had been granted a pardon.

Normally, she probably wouldn't have been interested in teaching someone like Zhou Sheng, whose talent was only average. But in order to prevent Yao Taifeng, who was eager to take over the zither, she offered praise against her will.

"You played...very well."

“There are still some flaws, let me teach you…” She sat next to Zhou Sheng and taught him personally. The music continued to play, gradually becoming more fluent from the initial awkwardness.

Yao Taifeng felt as if she had become an outsider.

"No, you shouldn't put your fingers like that..."

Jinse held Zhou Sheng's hand and began to demonstrate step by step. The posture was very intimate. Yaotai Feng felt a little choked up, but it was she who suggested learning the zither, and the two of them were teaching seriously and learning seriously, without any romantic feelings between them.

She was actually well aware that Jinse was a spirit of the guqin, unfamiliar with human emotions, and even less knowledgeable about romantic love.

But the restlessness in my heart was hard to get rid of, and I was quite restless, sometimes touching the table, sometimes pacing back and forth.

The music suddenly stopped.

Zhou Sheng pressed down on the strings, glanced at Boss Feng with a half-smile, and said with a smile, "Jinse, let's stop here for today. How about we take a stroll around Xunyang City together?"

Jinse didn't care, since she was going to wander the city anyway in search of music to heal her wounds.

So the three of them traveled together. Since Jinse also disliked the sun, Yaotai Feng was on the left side of the umbrella and Jinse was on the right side. The oil-paper umbrella, which was originally quite spacious, suddenly became a bit crowded.

As Zhou Sheng inhaled the delicate fragrance and felt the soft warmth of their bodies rubbing against each other, his heart stirred, and he gained a new appreciation for the sixty-four hexagrams of the Luoshu.

This guy's luck with women is truly amazing.

"Huh? I didn't expect this garden to still be here. I used to come here often to practice my singing when I was a kid!"

"See that sugar figurine vendor? I bought one shaped like a phoenix before, but I wonder if the taste has changed..."

"Pfft! Danshan, Jinse, look! Someone's breathing fire up ahead—it's so hot!"

Of the three traveling together, Yao Taifeng was the most excited, having seen Xunyang City again after many years. Every blade of grass and every tree here felt both familiar and strange.

She chattered away like a lark, sharing stories from her childhood with her friends, full of energy.

Jinse followed quietly behind, watching silently and occasionally humming in response, but offering no further comment.

But those glassy eyes clearly revealed a hint of curiosity and pleasure.

Zhou Sheng seemed to understand why these two people with such different personalities had become good friends.

One is expressive and enthusiastic, while the other listens quietly.

Perhaps for Jinse, having such a down-to-earth friend is a very novel and interesting thing.

The three of them strolled around until sunset.

"I didn't expect that after so long, Xunyang City hasn't changed much and still looks the same."

"It's a pity the city hasn't changed much, but the people have changed a lot..."

On a moonlit night, atop a high tower, the three leaned on the railing, gazing at the brightly lit ancient city below. Yao Taifeng couldn't help but sigh, her eyes dimming slightly.

She tried to visit some of her close friends, but some had moved away, and some had even passed away.

The alleyways from my childhood are still there, but my friends from back then have scattered to the four winds and disappeared without a trace.

"I wanted to buy osmanthus flowers and share wine, but it will never be like the carefree days of my youth."

Zhou Sheng also showed a look of reminiscence, wondering what had become of his good friends from his past life.

Perhaps they've already settled down and started their own families, and the promise to be best man will ultimately remain unfulfilled.

Jinse didn't speak, but simply hummed a song softly.

Her voice is ethereal and beautiful, and her melody is gentle and flowing, making it impossible not to be captivated by it.

Unfortunately, the song was interrupted by screams before it could be finished.

"Monster!"

"Grab it, quick!"

"Kill this monster! Don't let it get away!"

Zhou Sheng's gaze sharpened, and after clearly seeing the monster's appearance, he showed a look of surprise.

How could it be?

……

(End of this chapter)