Rebirth, but baby, where are you?

Chapter 54

The Berlin Concert Hall, this building that was once completely destroyed during World War II, had become one of the most dazzling masterpieces among Germany’s—indeed the world’s—classical architecture after reconstruction.

The magnificent parquet floors, painted panels, white walls illuminating sculptures, golden balcony railings, crystal chandeliers, and more all displayed this concert hall’s extraordinary nobility and elegance. What’s more, this concert hall also housed Germany’s most distinguished pipe organ, adding another brilliant stroke to this magnificent venue.

Today’s concert held at the Berlin Concert Hall could truly be called a New Year’s concert in every sense. The tradition of New Year’s concerts originated in Vienna, Austria, but to celebrate the arrival of the new year, major cities around the world invariably held high-caliber concerts.

As a performer, being invited to participate in such a grand concert established one’s position on the international artistic stage, and Qin Huanxi was undoubtedly a successful performer. Therefore, when he took the stage holding Black Diamond, everyone in the concert hall instinctively held their breath.

Mo Shaoheng narrowed his eyes slightly, his pupils flickering with passionate light, once again deeply feeling that the most accurate decision Old Master Qin had made in his lifetime was letting Qin Huanxi inherit the Black Diamond. Someone like Qin Huanxi, with such exceptional natural talent, was born for this stage.

However, only Mo Shaoheng knew that the person who truly made the Black Diamond shine brilliantly was the soul hidden deep within this body—Ning Xue. In his previous life, Ning Xue had given up his beloved path as a performer for the sake of his family. Only at this moment had his soul found true release, standing on the stage that should have belonged to him all along.

Mo Siyuan sat quietly in his chair, his clear, bright eyes wide open, staring intently at the stage. Though he was young and didn’t understand much yet, he clearly sensed the tense, serious atmosphere around him and noticed everyone was watching big brother Huanxi. His small hands nervously gripped Mo Shaoheng’s sleeve.

Mo Shaoheng looked down at Mo Siyuan, his eyes overflowing with tenderness as he gently soothed the little one’s back.

Mo Siyuan was their son, excellently inheriting Ning Xue’s artistic talent. The reason he brought Mo Siyuan along to appreciate the concert was to let him personally experience Qin Huanxi on stage. Even though Mo Siyuan was only six years old now, only this way could leave a deeply shocking impression in his young heart, thoroughly strengthening his conviction.

Mo Siyuan looked up at Mo Shaoheng, gradually relaxing and showing a brilliant smile.

Before, he had only seen big brother Huanxi play violin on television. This was his first time seeing big brother Huanxi perform violin on stage. Big brother Huanxi was truly amazing. He would definitely practice violin even harder in the future so he could participate in concerts with big brother Huanxi someday.

Qin Yu watched Mo Siyuan with a smile, as if seeing the child’s future. This time had been enough for him to appreciate Mo Siyuan’s talent. With such high talent, combined with a genius teacher like Qin Huanxi carefully nurturing him, Mo Siyuan would surely become a second Qin Huanxi.

Qin Huanxi, possessing the Black Diamond, undoubtedly became the most dazzling performer of the entire concert. Even after the concert ended, the crowd surrounding Qin Huanxi lingered for a long time. Qin Huanxi maintained a polite and appropriate smile throughout, answering everyone’s questions methodically. His fluent English earned everyone’s increased favor.

Qin Yu stood outside the crowd, watching Qin Huanxi whose words and actions were exceptionally graceful and composed. At this moment, Qin Huanxi seemed to radiate confidence from his entire being, so dazzling that people couldn’t look away, making others deeply envious. However, in his heart, there was more joy and pride.

Having one Qin Huanxi in the Qin family was enough!

Such a grand, high-caliber concert naturally attracted competing coverage from domestic and international media. At this moment, reports about the Qin family’s genius violinist and the Black Diamond had probably dominated domestic headlines, and would cause quite a sensation abroad as well. The Black Diamond had finally returned to the world stage.

Thinking this, Qin Yu’s expression darkened slightly. The more excellent Qin Huanxi became and the higher achievements he gained, the more it contrasted with how dim and lackluster the other Qin family members appeared. Especially Qin Congan, who was also a violinist. His achievements couldn’t compare to Qin Huanxi’s at all, but Qin Congan’s thoughts were far from as kind and gentle as they appeared on the surface.

Qin Congan usually hid it well, but Qin Yu could see the ambition in his eyes. Qin Congan cared about face more than anyone else in the Qin family, secretly competing with Qin Huanxi. Unfortunately, the gap between genius and ordinary people was unbridgeable, and with Qin Congan’s crooked heart, he would easily go down the wrong path.

The honor Qin Huanxi gained in this concert would surely please the old man, but Qin Congan and the other Qin family members probably wouldn’t think so. Just thinking about how from now on Qin Huanxi would be bound to the Black Diamond, those who desperately wanted to obtain the Black Diamond would no longer be able to contain themselves.

“If the Black Diamond has a spirit, she would definitely recognize Huanxi as her master. Her only master.” Qin Yu sighed.

“Mm, only he is worthy of the Black Diamond.” Mo Shaoheng nodded, his gaze deep.

After the banquet, Qin Huanxi politely declined everyone’s invitations, excusing himself due to physical discomfort and leaving the banquet hall. The car accident the original body had suffered a few months ago was big news that many people knew about, so everyone was very understanding and concerned, letting him return first.

Robert also returned with them. Qin Huanxi looked at the bewildered Robert and shook his head helplessly. This guy had drunk quite a bit at the banquet and wasn’t in great spirits, apparently still not recovered from yesterday’s blow dealt by Mo Siyuan. Fortunately, there had been no mistakes during the performance.

However, Qin Huanxi still trusted Robert’s professional standards. No matter what happened, as a performer, once you’ve stepped onto the stage, you absolutely couldn’t allow yourself to be dominated by emotions. This was the most basic mindset and professionalism that had to be maintained.

Robert’s room wasn’t far from his. Qin Huanxi stood at his room door, looking at the silent Robert, sighed softly and said, “Rest early. I’m going in first.”

Robert stared fixedly at Qin Huanxi’s retreating figure, his mind already filled with thoughts of Qin Huanxi and the Black Diamond, his eye sockets suddenly stinging. Seeing Qin Huanxi about to open the door and enter, his body instinctively surged with impulse and courage, rushing forward to block Qin Huanxi’s way.

Qin Huanxi looked puzzledly at Robert, whose eyes were red: “Robert…”

Robert’s back was pressed tightly against the door, looking ready to be stubborn with Qin Huanxi to the end. His lips pouted slightly, looking particularly aggrieved as he said with lowered head: “I won’t let you go in. Mr. Mo is inside, I can’t let you go in… I can’t…”

Qin Huanxi rubbed his forehead, quite certain this guy was truly drunk. If it were usual times, no matter how enthusiastic Robert was toward him, he wouldn’t be so willful, much less lose his composure.

He could clearly feel Robert’s feelings. It was precisely because of this affection that Robert was always especially careful when dealing with the original body.

“Robert, it’s getting late. Let’s talk about whatever it is tomorrow.” Qin Huanxi was truly exhausted.

He wasn’t the real Qin Huanxi. The performances he’d participated in his previous life naturally couldn’t compare to high-caliber concerts, so he had to maintain intense mental concentration throughout. After one concert, he’d been tense the entire time, and after the concert ended, he still had to face interviews from domestic and international media and banquet invitations. He was already completely exhausted.

Right now, Qin Huanxi just wanted to quickly return to his room, take a hot bath, then sleep with his head covered, ignoring everything else.

Robert seemed to notice Qin Huanxi’s fatigue and reproached himself with annoyance. Qin Huanxi had experienced such a serious car accident and been unconscious for over two months, so his physical condition was naturally much worse than before. Yet he was still being so willful, blocking Qin Huanxi from resting. If Qin Huanxi came to dislike him from now on, that would be even harder for him to accept than heartbreak.

“I’m sorry, Qin. I was being willful.” Robert quickly moved aside. “Qin, please don’t dislike me…”

Qin Huanxi chuckled softly, patting Robert’s shoulder comfortingly: “How could I? Friends don’t worry about such things.”

“Just friends?” Robert murmured to himself in a low voice, his expression inevitably becoming dejected. Thinking about the relationship between Qin Huanxi and Mo Shaoheng, he suddenly wanted to find somewhere with no one around to have a good cry. The more he thought about it, the less he could control his urge to cry. With reddened eyes, he asked, “Do you really like Mr. Mo?”

Qin Huanxi paused slightly, then nodded almost imperceptibly: “Robert, Uncle Mo and I are already together.”

“Does that mean I really have no chance?” Robert was somewhat unwilling to accept it.

Qin Huanxi didn’t answer him, only smiled faintly: “It’s getting late. Go back quickly. I’ll be staying in Berlin for a week. Rest well tonight, and tomorrow we can go sightseeing together.”

Robert silently watched as Qin Huanxi turned away. This time he didn’t stop Qin Huanxi from opening the door, and it wasn’t until Qin Huanxi’s opened door closed again that he silently turned and left. Watching Qin Huanxi’s retreating figure, he had a feeling of completely losing this person. It wasn’t the feeling of watching Qin Huanxi belong to someone else, but as if Qin Huanxi was no longer in this world.

Robert couldn’t explain what caused this feeling. It was very strange, like an intuition. From the moment he saw Qin Huanxi again, he felt that the current Qin Huanxi was completely different from the past.

The Qin Huanxi of the past had a shy personality, even somewhat introverted. When facing fellow performers at concerts, Qin Huanxi always appeared cautious, constrained, and silent. But today’s Qin Huanxi had shocked him beyond compare. He was confident yet modest and courteous when facing interviews from so many domestic and international media, and handled conversations with others at the banquet with ease. This wasn’t something the former Qin Huanxi could have achieved.

Perhaps having experienced such a major ordeal, Qin Huanxi had become more mature. As it was said, like a phoenix rising from ashes, Qin Huanxi had been reborn and become a true phoenix. Robert had to admit that the current Qin Huanxi was even more excellent and outstanding, but at the same time, he was growing more and more distant from him.