Netizens browsing livestreaming platforms stumbled upon a new channel.

The channel was named: A Feast of Piano Music.

It was common knowledge that before Jiang Qin, no one knew how to play the piano. Only after she shared her knowledge did a few talented individuals learn how.

After this group became piano teachers, the skill spread even further.

However, everyone knew there were still very few piano compositions, and no one could play at Jiang Qin’s level.

After all, no matter how talented one was, it was an instrument that required daily practice to master.

The piano hadn’t been around long enough, so no one was able to perform any flashy techniques yet.

So when people saw this title, their first reaction was: Clickbait!

The most absurd part was that the livestream’s thumbnail was completely black.

No piano, no hands, no face reveal!

"Heh, I’d like to see just how much of a ’feast’ this ’Feast of Piano Music’ really is."

"Another one leeching off Qin Bao’s fame. These people are so annoying."

"Channels that use clickbait titles like this should just be reported."

Whatever their motives, one had to admit, the title did attract many people to the channel.

And then... they found they couldn’t leave.

Even the Jiang Fan who were about to report the channel were stunned silent.

This... This was really a piano, and it sounded beautiful, completely free of the clumsy, halting mistakes of a novice.

More and more people lingered in the channel.

Someone asked in the public chat: [Is this a recording or a live performance?]

[Why won’t the streamer show their face? I feel like this is a new Piano Master in the making.]

[As a music critic, all I can say is that the only person who can play at this level right now is Jiang Qin herself.]

So, is this Miss Jiang Qing’s channel?]

But no matter how heated the discussion became, the streamer said nothing. The screen remained black, with only sound coming through.

Left with no other choice, everyone could only speculate among themselves.

Their guesses ranged from the few famous piano teachers to their students.

It wasn’t until the streamer posted in the chat that everyone realized... a person really can fall in love with the same person over and over again, at different times and in different situations.

Lynn (who had met Jiang Qin): [Everyone, stop guessing, hehe. This is our Qin Bao playing.]

[Who else in the Federation besides our Qin Bao could be a master of this caliber?!]

[I’m Qin Bao’s neighbor, so I’m currently eavesdropping. It’s not convenient for me to talk because it would disturb this beautiful sound.]

[If you all want to listen, just listen quietly for a bit. I’m just a dedicated fan who wanted to share.]

[I knew it. Only Jiang Qin can play these ancient instruments with such proficiency.]

[Falling in love with Jiang Qin all over again!!]

[I’m so jealous of the streamer, living so close to Qin Bao’s home.]

[I wanted to buy a house in that neighborhood before, but unfortunately, ever since Jiang Qin became a huge star, none of the houses there are for sale.]

[Besides, everyone who lives there is loaded; they won’t sell even if you offer triple the price!］

[There’s been too much news about the war lately, and I feel like I have a headache every day. After listening to these songs, I finally feel a little more comfortable.]

[Me too. I really wish there was a little Jiang Qin figurine, the kind that sings...]

...

After a full morning of soothing, the Riot Values for Yun Xie and the others finally dropped below 50%. There was no need to rush the remainder.

Thanks to Yuan Ling’s anonymous help in tracking their locations, the remaining escape pods were also found.

Over the past two days, they had returned one by one to their respective planets.

As for those who hadn’t been found, everyone knew what that implied.

So many people had died in this war that everyone seemed to have grown numb, and surprisingly, no one tried to make an issue of it.

There were, however, a few stray remarks that once again mentioned Jiang Qin’s powerful influence.

However, these comments, made with ulterior motives, were shut down the moment they appeared.

This was due to the efforts of Yuan Ling, as well as the Federation Government.

After all, the Alien Beasts weren’t completely wiped out yet. The battlefields on other planets still required the support of soothing masters.

If those people were allowed to spread their cowardly theories, it would be very difficult to find any females willing to volunteer for battlefield support in the future.

Therefore, no matter the reason, they had to quash such talk!

Moreover, to boost the morale of the females, they also had to present awards to those who had provided support this time.

Especially for the females who had sacrificed their lives, they had to be given the highest honors so that other females would not fear death.

As the primary soothing master this time, Jiang Qin also received news of a commendation.

In addition to some rare potions and a monetary reward, she was even given a medal.

With this medal, she would receive preferential treatment wherever she went.

To be specific, it was equivalent to certain special privileges in her daily life.

For example, when taking a spaceship, even if she didn’t have a ticket for a luxury cabin, she could get a free upgrade just by showing her medal.

It also allowed her to cut in line when handling certain official business and use express channels.

In the future, any film or television projects with her name on them would have their approval processes and other related business fast-tracked.

This was a pretty decent reward, in her opinion.

Of course, to the outside world, it was also a form of glory.

Only those who had made great contributions to the Federation were able to receive such a medal.

Jiang Qin had reason to suspect that this was a sugar-coated bullet from the Federation.

***

「A little over a month passed in the blink of an eye.」

Today was the day filming wrapped for My Date with a Vampire 1.

The cast and crew stood before the camera for the show’s final group photo.

Many reporters were waiting for interviews, and as soon as the cast was finished, they swarmed them.

The most popular targets, naturally, were the male and female leads, Jiang Qin and Long Hao.

"Mr. Long Hao, was it difficult for you, playing the male lead in your very first acting role?"

"What’s so difficult about it? You just need a brain, don’t you?"

The reporters: ...

"Ahem... So, is your next plan to enter the entertainment industry and completely abandon your identity as an Imperial Prince?"

"I have no such plans. I will only act in my female master’s productions."

"Er... aren’t you worried that if you fade into mediocrity, Miss Jiang Qing will gradually give you the cold shoulder?"

Long Hao shot the reporter who asked the question a look, feeling annoyed.

But he still answered with complete confidence, "She loves me for who I am, not for my resume."

"But useless males are almost always abandoned by their female master. What makes you think Miss Jiang Qing will always love you?

After all, she’s so outstanding and has so many pursuers!"

"Fuck, are you just here to cause trouble?" Long Hao, who had been holding back until he couldn’t anymore, snarled through gritted teeth.

The reporter quickly waved his hands. "You’ve misunderstood, Mr. Long. These are the questions the netizens are most concerned about.

Because you were once an Imperial Prince, and while Miss Jiang Qing is very outstanding, that doesn’t change the fact that she grew up on a Poverty Star.

So, many people believe you’re not a good match socially and that it’ll be difficult for your relationship to last."