Chapter 177

Chapter 177: A Love Rival?

Su Keqing’s gaze swept towards the VIP box where Qin Xian was seated. A delicate smile graced her lips.

The crowd erupted into cheers, mistakenly thinking she was smiling at them. In her heart, sweetness overflowed.

Qin Xian had personally come to watch her concert. That alone filled her with immense joy.

“How are you all tonight?” Su Keqing quickly entered performance mode.

If tonight’s concert was a success, she would be able to level up her [Radiant Intimacy] to Level 3.

She knew this was one of the reasons why Qin Xian had come tonight.

“We’re great!” A deafening wave of cheers responded.

“Tonight marks my very first concert in the Imperial Capital.”

“So this first song... I want to dedicate it to someone. Someone incredibly important to me.”

“This song, ‘Crystal Love,’ is for you all—And for him...”

Su Keqing’s voice was like liquid honey, each note touching the soul. Her gentle melodies swayed the hearts of all who listened, flowing like a spring breeze, warm and soothing.

And as she sang, she seemed to glow with a soft starlight. This was her innate talent as a [Starlight Songstress]—

Whenever she performed, a subtle radiance would envelop her, affecting the moods of everyone within a kilometer.

Soon, the entire stadium was singing along with her.

But Su Keqing knew—This song was not for them. It was for Qin Xian alone.

Inside the VIP Box.

Qin Xian smiled faintly, reclining comfortably on the luxurious sofa, listening to the performance.

“Any trouble lately?” His voice was calm.

Inside the box, a middle-aged woman stood respectfully. Her demeanor oozed reverence, and her tone was cautious yet eager to please.

“No trouble at all, sir. Every department has been highly cooperative with the company.” This woman was Gao Xiumin, a major power player in the entertainment industry.

When Qin Xian decided to build a platform for Su Keqing, he had personally recruited Gao Xiumin.

And when she learned that it was Qin Xian, the heir of the Qin Family, she had accepted without hesitation.

This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to align herself with true power!

For Su Keqing, Qin Xian’s woman, Gao Xiumin had gone to great lengths to protect her. She shielded her from unnecessary troubles, handling every detail with the utmost care.

At this point, she practically worshiped Su Keqing—Treating her like royalty!

In her mind, she scoffed, “The Imperial Ministry of Culture already knows about our ties to the Qin Family. Who would dare make trouble for us?”

But then, a hint of hesitation crossed her face.

Qin Xian narrowed his eyes, “Something wrong?”

Gao Xiumin hesitated for a moment before speaking in a low voice, “Sir, there have been a few… suitors pursuing Miss Su.”

She quickly clarified, “But Miss Su rejected them all outright—she made it clear she doesn’t want to be disturbed.”

Qin Xian’s face remained unreadable. This wasn’t unexpected. With Su Keqing’s beauty and charm, it was inevitable that she would attract admirers.

After all, their relationship wasn’t public knowledge. Only a handful of people knew that Su Keqing belonged to him…

Qin Xian turned his gaze back towards the main stage, his expression calm yet unreadable. But Gao Xiumin felt a chill run down her spine.

She stood rigid, not daring to even breathe too loudly.

She had seen too much in this industry. Among the celebrities and executives, she wielded immense influence.

Countless rising stars bowed before her, calling her “Boss Gao” with flattery and reverence.

But in front of this young man...She was nothing.

She knew one truth well—It wasn’t what you did wrong that got you into trouble. If someone like Qin Xian was in a bad mood,

That alone could send you plummeting into ruin.

Serving the powerful was like handling a tiger—one wrong move, and you were dead.

Meanwhile, In Another VIP Box.

A young man stood by the window, watching the performance. His features were handsome, his expression radiating confidence and pride.

His name was Chen Liu— And he came from the Chen Family of Anxi Province, the most prestigious family in the region.

His grandfather, Chen Qishan, was a former Governor of Anxi Province. Just a few days ago, he had been promoted—Now, he was the Minister of Internal Affairs for the Empire.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs oversaw governance and domestic stability. Although it wasn’t as powerful as major departments like the Office of Government Affairs or the Bureau of Oversight,

It was still a position of real influence.

For the Chen Family, this was a major turning point.

In the past, their influence was limited to Anxi Province. But with this promotion, they had officially entered the Imperial political arena.

This was the first step in becoming a true elite family in the Empire.

If the Chen Family continued its steady growth, then in a few decades, they could stand alongside families like the Li Family and the Zhou Family.

After all—They had started the same way.

Of all Chen Qishan’s grandchildren, Chen Liu was the most outstanding.

So when his grandfather moved to the Imperial Capital, he only brought Chen Liu with him. That alone proved how much favor he had.

Chen Liu smiled confidently, “Make the arrangements. I want to have dinner with Miss Su tonight.”

Since arriving in the Imperial Capital, he had become a highly sought-after guest.

Various elite social circles had rushed to invite him, eager to build ties with the rising Chen Family.

During one of these gala events, he had met Su Keqing at an awards ceremony.

At first sight—He had been completely captivated.

He wanted to get close to her, to win her over. But when he had expressed interest, she had coldly rejected him.

Her attitude had been distant and indifferent. Still, Chen Liu wasn’t discouraged. That was why he had personally come to her concert tonight.

Tonight, he planned to have dinner with her—Even if they couldn’t be lovers, at least he wanted to become friends.

“By the way, have you looked into her background?” A middle-aged man beside him nodded.

“Young Master, it seems Miss Su does have some connections. Her entertainment company has close ties with the Imperial Ministry of Culture.”

Chen Liu nodded absentmindedly, unconcerned. “Even if she has a few government connections, so what?”

Right now, his family was on the rise. The Ministry of Culture? They’d have to give him face.

Little did he know…

That the woman he was pursuing…

Belonged to Qin Xian.