They all want to change my future.

Chapter 46 Please Teach Me

Li Zhi was surprised that Qu Hongxiao would say such a thing.

He looked at the other person with a hint of surprise.

At this moment, this renowned master of music, famous throughout the capital, had a thin layer of water in his eyes, tears about to fall, which, combined with his flawless, delicate face, made him truly pitiful to behold.

"You're overacting a bit, aren't you?"

Li Zhi shook his head: "Or are you really feeling wronged?"

Are you feeling wronged?

Would I feel wronged?

They only spared you because you were somewhat useful; you really think you're someone important.

Qu Hongxiao thought fiercely to herself,

But the tear slipped uncontrollably, rolling down her cheek and landing squarely on Li Zhi's raised finger.

"you……"

Qu Hongxiao did not expect Li Zhi to make such a sudden move.

Li Zhi held up this single, glistening tear, meeting the other person's surprised gaze:

"If I said I didn't want to play anymore, would you feel better or would you feel like I'm looking down on you?"

Qu Hongxiao was silent for a moment, then suddenly smiled sweetly, her eyes radiating a captivating charm like spring water:

"Young master, what would you like to hear?"

The message was clear: contempt.

"It seems my favorability towards you is now in the negative."

Li Zhi sighed, but his expression remained calm and indifferent.

"Young master, what did you say? I didn't understand."

Qu Hongxiao maintained her smile, captivating yet dangerous, as if she were wearing a mask.

"Alright, then let's talk about something you understand."

Li Zhi became interested and wanted the woman to remove her mask again.

With that, Li Zhi bowed to Qu Hongxiao, his voice very respectful: "Please teach me, Master Qu."

Qu Hongxiao frowned slightly as she looked at Li Zhi, who was bowing to her. "What are you doing now?"

"To become an apprentice and learn a skill."

Li Zhi stood up and uttered two words, his expression serious and earnest, showing no sign of joking.

Upon seeing this, Qu Hongxiao's confusion deepened: "You want to become my disciple, what do you want to learn? Playing music?"

"Of course, I want you to teach me how to win over Phoenix."

Li Zhi's answer made Qu Hongxiao feel uneasy. What was he doing now?

Why did you change the subject so quickly?

Is that correct?

That doesn't seem right.

The more Qu Hongxiao thought about it, the more questions arose in her mind.

But it seems like there's no problem now; teaching him myself seems to be the right approach.

No, does he need me to teach him?

This guy understands women so well; he can easily stir up my heartstrings with just a few words.

Do I need to teach you?

Are you kidding me?

Qu Hongxiao finally realized something was wrong, and her fake smile hardened again. She said softly:

"Young master, you're joking. I have nothing to teach you."

"That's not right."

Li Zhi didn't give up so easily. As if recalling something, he said, "Just now, Master Qu was quite dismissive of my plan."

You have the nerve to say that? Your plan has absolutely no chance of succeeding.

Ji Baizhi is not so easily subdued by you.

Where does your confidence come from?

Qu Hongxiao was a little numb; maybe she should just kill him.

At most, he would be scolded by the Empress and abandoned by her.

No, absolutely not.

Qu Hongxiao felt a chill run down her spine as she thought about that terrible future.

Li Zhi suddenly sensed that the alluring figure in red opposite him looked somewhat forlorn, making him want to go forward and hug her to comfort her.

But Li Zhi didn't move. Instead, he spoke directly: "Master Qu, your acting is really good. Your helplessness makes me want to go up and comfort you."

"Young master is truly perceptive."

Qu Hongxiao turned and walked towards the window, her back view appearing somewhat lonely against the backdrop of her red dress.

Is this because they're ignoring me, or have they thought of something?

Li Zhi found Qu Hongxiao quite interesting, and indeed, his insistence on coming to Hongxiao Tower was the right decision.

Otherwise, where would you find something so interesting to watch?

However, we can't let her continue to be sad.

"Red silk".

Li Zhi called out to Qu Hongxiao in a gentle voice, then his tone became somewhat serious:

"Are you trying to make me fall in love with you?"

Qu Hongxiao froze instantly, the entire somber atmosphere shattered by those words.

She couldn't help but want to laugh out loud.

She then burst out laughing, her body trembling with mirth:

"You really have a wild imagination."

"Isn't this normal?"

Li Zhi said calmly, "You don't want to teach me how to please Ji Baizhi, which clearly means you like me and don't want me to be with Ji Baizhi. Hongxiao, you have me in your heart."

After these sweet words, Hongxiao truly came into Li Zhi's heart.

The originally weak and powerless Hongxiao pressed against Li Zhi's chest like a sharp sword, against his beating heart.

"Let's all stop acting."

Qu Hongxiao hooked her fingertips around the red silk ribbon, her voice turning cold, and she removed her mask: "What exactly do you want?"

"I already told you, I want you to teach me."

"You don't need me to teach you what the meaning is."

"Because it's interesting." Li Zhi laughed, a laugh that came from interest: "Don't you find it interesting? I won over Ji Baizhi under your guidance. Are you saying you don't have the confidence to help me win over Ji Baizhi?"

"A poor attempt at reverse psychology."

Despite saying that, Qu Hongxiao stopped using her true energy, turning the sharp red silk into soft cloth.

"Tell me, how far have you and Ji Baizhi gotten?"

Qu Hongxiao walked back to the table, poured herself a cup of tea, and pretended to listen and think.

"That step?" Li Zhi poured himself a cup of tea and said casually, "It was just getting to know each other."

"I see."

Qu Hongxiao nodded, not surprised at all. After all, Ji Baizhi lived a secluded life and never met outsiders. How could she possibly have any goodwill towards Li Zhi, a nobody from the south?

But then Qu Hongxiao realized she was in trouble. What should she do in this situation?

The pride of the phoenix reincarnation—how can I help her?

Or rather, how can I help?

For a moment, Qu Hongxiao felt she was in a difficult situation.

Li Zhi wasn't in a hurry and continued sipping his tea. He was quite curious about what idea this person would come up with.

However, judging from Qu Hongxiao's appearance, she is indeed in a much higher position.

They only issue orders, without caring how the orders are carried out.

Do you expect her to take this long to come up with a solution now?

Li Zhi added some more details about Qu Hongxiao's observations in his mind, but he was getting a little bored by her silence.

"So, there's no good solution?"

Li Zhi slammed his fist on the table and said, "How about I explain my method in detail first?"

"allow."

Qu Hongxiao nodded, and they had arrived in familiar territory.

"First, I need to become famous," Li Zhi said. "Only when my fame is big enough that even Ji Baizhi has heard of me can I attract her attention."

"That's right."

Qu Hongxiao nodded. "Go on."

Li Zhi didn't say anything, but only reminded him, "So, Master Qu, you have to help me become famous."

Qu Hongxiao frowned, feeling as if she had returned to square one.

If I become famous, should I now do as I just said and play a piece for Li Zhi?

If he becomes famous by stepping on me, then he'll have very few songs to choose from.

However, there does seem to be a piece of music that would be quite suitable for this situation.

Do you want me to play it?