Addiction sets in at night; even the abstinent older man has fallen for it.

Ling Jieyu stood still, not really wanting to go up.

He hates singing the most.

Especially with so many people present, he was even less willing to sing.

Xia Guiying and Grandpa Qin both looked at Ling Jieyu and chimed in, "Yes, yes, let's sing together, Ayu."

The little girl with leukemia also looked at Ling Jieyu and thought he was so handsome.

She had never seen such a handsome older brother before; it was like meeting a celebrity.

Ling Jieyu noticed the gaze and turned to look at the little girl, meeting her eyes and seeing through her thoughts.

Children are naturally innocent, and those eyes were clear and dark. Even though her face was pale and bloodless, her eyes still shone brightly, and there was a kind of strength in them.

Looking into those eyes, he couldn't bear to refuse.

Grandpa Qin noticed that the little girl was looking at Ling Jieyu, and he believed that the kind-hearted A-Yu would not refuse.

Like a child, he pleaded with Ling Jieyu, "Jieyu, this old man just wants to hear you and Ruohan sing for me, will you sing or not?"

Ling Jieyu forced a smile. "Grandpa Qin, you've already given the order, how can I not sing?"

Then, he smiled at the little girl, his gaze unusually gentle, filled with comfort and warmth.

He walked towards Mu Tiantian.

The little girl clapped her hands happily.

Seeing Ling Jieyu standing next to Mu Tiantian, she smiled mischievously.

Pretty older sister, handsome older brother.

They're a good-looking couple.

The little girl's mother followed her gaze to the center of the stage and thought the two looked like a good match.

She thought of the phrase "cutest height difference".

The handsome guy was a head and a half taller than the beautiful girl.

The handsome man and beautiful woman were a feast for the eyes, and everyone's attention was fixed on them.

Xia Guiying, Qin Dongyang, and Old Master Qin all loved seeing this scene, and the three of them felt that the chances of bringing them together had greatly increased.

Mu Tiantian and Ling Jieyu both looked embarrassed and uncomfortable.

The host tactfully handed the extra microphone to Ling Jieyu.

Ling Jieyu hesitated for two seconds before accepting it.

Since we're already here, we should at least do something to show our appreciation.

The host pulled the singers aside, giving Mu Tiantian and Ling Jieyu enough space.

This handsome guy is very likely to be the son-in-law of the future richest woman, so naturally we should be sensible.

After finishing her round, Mu Tiantian glanced at Ling Jieyu beside her and asked softly, "Do you know how to sing this song?"

The remaining round will last less than two minutes.

Since we're already up here, we can hum a couple of lines as we please.

Ling Jieyu frowned slightly. He could sing, but he couldn't quite remember the lyrics. He tended to mix up the lyrics when he sang, sometimes switching from one song to another.

When I was in school, I would go out and play with my classmates. Back then, I was full of youthful energy and had a lot of interest. But after I turned 25, I lost interest in singing.

But he liked the deafening, high-energy music in bars, and enjoyed drinking alone in that lively atmosphere, watching all sorts of people.

Seeing that Ling Jieyu didn't speak, Mu Tiantian assumed he hadn't heard her. Although she really didn't want to get close to him, she had no choice but to tiptoe and lean in slightly, trying to get as close to his ear as possible, and asked again, "Can you even sing?"

She wanted to tell her that if she couldn't sing, she should get off the stage and not drag her down with her.

But I felt that saying it was a bit vulgar, so I didn't say it.

She had just noticed the little girl looking at Ling Jieyu; the little girl probably wanted Ling Jieyu to sing a duet with her.

After all, this is a song for couples to sing together; it doesn't quite feel right if only one person sings it.

Remembering the little girl's words about not knowing if she would go to heaven if she died, she felt heartbroken and overflowed with love, wanting to fulfill the little girl's wish.

Being able to do something for a dying person is actually an act of kindness and accumulating merit.

For the sake of the little girl, she was willing to overcome her discomfort and sing along with Ling Jieyu as long as he could sing.

Actually, she didn't remember the lyrics very well, but if the accompaniment was played, she could barely sing them correctly.

Ling Jieyu glanced down at Mu Tiantian.

He felt that Mu Tiantian's tiptoeing manner when talking to him was sneaky, and her eyes were clearer and darker than a little girl's, which made her look very lively.

The girlfriends I've dated in the past were all bright and beautiful, and seemed a bit aloof. This is the first time I've met someone like Mu Tiantian, so I find it very novel.

Once something feels novel, it's easy for it to become attractive.

Recalling the secretary's divination result, a vague unease welled up in his heart.

She was afraid that she would be attracted to Mu Tiantian.

But deep down, he was rebellious and defiant, feeling that he had nothing to fear.

What he needs to do is flirt with Mu Tiantian and make her fall in love with him, instead of falling in love with Mu Tiantian himself.

Consider it a protracted battle.

He wouldn't allow himself to lose.

Thinking this, he bent down slightly and asked, feigning ignorance, "What did you say?"

This gesture of leaning down to listen while maintaining a slight distance seemed ambiguous to those present.

The middle-aged women who enjoy shipping couples while watching TV even started shipping the two on the spot.

Xia Guiying and Qin Dongyang exchanged a glance, their smiles widening.

I just feel that the interaction between my daughter and Ling Jieyu has a particularly loving feel to it.

Grandpa Qin smiled broadly, already imagining the scene of the two getting married in his mind.

Mu Tiantian noticed the scene of her biological parents smiling at each other, and her grandfather's expectant smile made her even more annoyed.

Her family members all seemed to want her to be with Ling Jieyu.

Thinking about her promise to Uncle Zhong, she felt a little uncertain.

She's not afraid of falling in love with someone else, but she's afraid of her family putting more pressure on them to get together.

She was too lazy to answer Ling Jieyu and decided to sing by herself.

Just as I was about to move away and return to my original position, my waist suddenly tightened.

Ling Jieyu had somehow switched the microphone to his left hand and wrapped his right arm around her waist.

His strength was great and steady, his movements were fast and domineering, and her body was pressed against his arm in an instant.

The thought that Ling Jieyu was a playboy who had slept with so many women in the past made her instinctively try to break free.

However, she couldn't make things too ugly in this situation, so she didn't struggle with all her might, but tried to struggle a little.

The hand around her waist tightened its grip, as if she were being held by an iron clamp, and she couldn't break free at all.

She looked up, glaring angrily at Ling Jieyu, her eyes warning him to let her go.

Ling Jieyu could understand it, but he certainly wouldn't let go.

Every time he saw Mu Tiantian's disgusted look towards him, as if getting close to him would cause him to get sick, his rebellious nature would be stimulated.

He wanted her to know that he wasn't sick!

The melody started playing, and he couldn't tell which line was sung by a man. He followed the accompaniment to figure it out, raised the microphone slightly, and sang, "Why do you, oh you, not understand the fallen flowers' intentions..."