Surrounded by the Billionaire's Deep Doting-Chapter 580 - 453: Musical Talent

As soon as Yin Shaohuai said this, Yin Shaohui felt uncomfortable.

But it wasn’t just the second brother who spoke up, the always hasty Yin Shaoting chipped in,

"I think the second brother is quite right."

The issue of the family head’s succession is something the elders discuss every year, but this year is different.

Later this year, Yin Shaohui will turn eighty.

His health, spirit, and energy are declining, and it is indeed time to pass the position to the next generation.

"I think... it’s better to make an exception this time."

Yin Shaoqun, who is now sixty-seven, and still a highly respected veteran piano artist both domestically and abroad, spoke up.

This winter, she even had a tour performance in Europe.

Yin Shaoqun dressed elegantly and fashionably, with a natural and suitable demeanor. The hands that play the piano were well-maintained, unlike those of her brothers, which were already wrinkled. Her hands, which danced over the piano keys, were well-cared for.

At this point, after the two brothers spoke, she also shared her opinion.

Yin Shaohuai pursed his lips,

"Why do you think so, little sister? Didn’t you watch Shi Qing grow up as well? Now, Shi Qing’s position in the political arena is getting more stable. Political Commissar Shi is retiring this year, and Shi Qing’s path to advance has been almost paved."

"At this age, Shi Qing indeed appears to be more stable than Shixiu. No family head of the Yin Family has ever inherited the position at just over thirty."

"If Shixiu inherits the main family, the branches might not acknowledge him, and Shixiu himself, being a businessman, might not stabilize the family using his business tactics."

Yin Shaohuai and Yin Shaoting each followed up with a sentence.

Yin Shaohuai’s thoughts were clear, and Yin Shaoting didn’t know; the latter didn’t care much and wanted to avoid trouble.

From his perspective, it didn’t matter who became the family head, but it was clear that Shi Qing, being older, should naturally take the position.

But what about Yin Shaohuai?

"If the eldest brother really wants to talk about blood relations, then he shouldn’t have adopted Shi Qing in the first place. Since you promised Shi Qing to treat him as a Yin Family child, it’s no wonder Shi Qing would have thoughts now if you differentiate."

"I think the third brother should not involve himself in this topic."

Yin Shaoqun suddenly laughed.

"Huh? What do you mean by that, little sister?"

"Actually, it doesn’t matter to the third brother who inherits the family head, right? I guess what the third brother is thinking is if Yin Shiqing becomes the family head, a lot of issues could be avoided. If Yin Shiqing can’t become the family head, who knows what he might do..."

Yin Shaoting widened his old eyes,

"Little sister, look at what you’re saying; do you really think the third brother is so afraid of trouble?"

Yin Shaoqun nodded honestly.

"You—"

Yin Shaoting fell silent, snorted, and leaned back.

The little sister knew him too well; he was the type to provoke a situation rather than avoid it.

People with such a temperament are either very fearless or very fearful.

Yin Shaoting was the latter.

"As for the second brother..." 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖

Yin Shaoqun looked at him,

"Shi Qing has been close to you since he was little, unlike the estrangement with the fourth. It’s not without reason that you lean towards Shi Qing. But second brother, the issue of blood relations is not a small matter; it cannot be as casual as you say, can it?"

"Anyway, in my view, as long as your heart is with the Yin Family, then you’re part of the Yin Family. If you considered someone a Yin family member in the beginning, how can you not now? I, for one, wouldn’t accept it."

"If Shi Qing really wants to compete with Shixiu for the family head position, then that position shouldn’t go to Shi Qing. His ambition would be too much."

Yin Shaoqun’s words hit the mark.

The moment left Yin Shaohuai speechless.

"Little sister is right."

Yin Shaohui took a deep breath and let it out slowly,

"If Shi Qing becomes the family head and passes it on from generation to generation, the bloodline will no longer be connected to the Yin Family."

"Since the elder brother and sister-in-law have already decided, why ask us?"

Yin Shaohuai felt uncomfortable.

"Second brother, that sounds a bit like you’re speaking out of spite."

Yin Shaohuai sighed,

"Big brother, I just think that people shouldn’t be too rigid; being flexible isn’t a bad thing."

Actually, it’s normal for Yin Shaohuai and Yin Shaoting to think this way, as the two emigrated abroad early in their lives.

Even though their nationality remains in China, their thinking has long been Westernized.

In regards to Yin Shiqing and Yin Shixiu, they really don’t know much about them.

"Alright, anyway, I’ll think it over."

Yin Shaohui pursed his lips, though he said he’d consider, it was really just to appease his brothers; today’s discussion was just a formality.

He and Zhou Mengqin absolutely couldn’t let Yin Shiqing inherit the position of the Yin Family head.

They even laid this out openly.

"But, Shaohuai, Shaoting, I have only one requirement no matter who eventually becomes the Yin family head, whether it’s inherited by Shi Qing or Shixiu, as uncles you must give your support!"

"Big brother, don’t worry about that!"

Yin Shaoting replied swiftly.

"Big brother really doesn’t need to worry, whether either of these two nephews becomes the family head, the uncles will definitely give their support. Otherwise, how can the Yin Family maintain its historical prestige?"

What Yin Shaohui and Zhou Mengqin wanted was this reassurance.

The elders gathered, chatted about this and that, and soon the conversation opened up.

A servant knocked on the study door to serve tea and water for the heads of the family.

As the door opened, the sound of the piano flowed in. Yin Shaoqun raised an eyebrow,

"Who’s playing the piano?"

"Madam, it’s Young Master Junjie playing with Young Master Huaiyu!"

"Oh? Did Junjie learn the piano?"

This question was directed at Yin Shaohui, who took a sip of tea,

"He learned a little, I guess."

Piano was one of the compulsory courses for the Yin family children, but the level they achieved wasn’t prioritized.

Yin Shaoqun listened to the intermittent piano sound, which was quite structured, playing "To Alice." Was this child really learning piano?

"I’ll go take a look."

The world-renowned pianist always regretted not having anyone in the family who loved the piano as much as she did.

Following the servant downstairs, even from the stairs, she saw Yin Junjie and Prince Huang sitting side by side at the grand piano in the corner of the living room, the small hands intermittently playing "To Alice" belonged to Prince Huang!

Yin Shaoqun was momentarily stunned.

She moved closer and saw that Yin Junjie first played a small segment fluently, then Prince Huang followed along, hitting each note one by one, making mistakes sometimes, but even when making mistakes, he could capture the rhythm.

This sense of rhythm is extremely difficult for a child not yet three years old.

Yin Junjie just thought his little uncle was amazing, being able to remember some ten notes instantly!

But Yin Junjie himself didn’t have much talent in music and couldn’t articulate the word "talent."

However, this was different since the world-famous musician was right behind them, it’s impossible not to notice Huang Huang’s "talent."

Of course, asserting that Prince Huang has musical talent based on the piano is premature and hasty.

Yin Shaoqun smiled as she walked over,

"Come, Little Huang Huang, follow grandma and play."

With these words, Yin Shaoqun played a few notes rhythmically on the piano while Huang Huang, with a cool and stern face, followed and played again with his short fingers along the notes grandma had played.

"Again."

In this way, from few to many, Huang Huang followed. Playing three or five notes correctly was no problem; during a short passage, he’d make a mistake or two but, without exception, the child had a great sense of rhythm.

Prince Huang had an incredible memory and also keenly observed the rhythm when Yin Shaoqun played.

Of course, Yin Shaoqun could be sure that a child at this age unequivocally couldn’t understand what a sense of rhythm was.

This means the child indeed has a talent for music.

"Great-grandma, you’re so happy!"

Yin Junjie noticed how Yin Shaoqun beamed and asked.

"By the way, where’s Huang Huang’s dad?"

"Fourth grand-uncle? He’s in the yard, I think he’s with my grandpa!"

"Oh, alright. Go and call him over for me."

"Oh, okay."

Yin Shaoqun sat down on the piano bench, already starting to teach Prince Huang to play piano hands-on!