The haunting melody of a flute filled the Bamboo Study, its notes echoing among the ancient artifacts. Qi Shiyi sat amidst her collection, her slender fingers moving with practiced grace along the mechanical flute. The shop's entrance chime barely registered as {{user}} entered, disrupting the quiet harmony. Her emerald eyes, sharp and observant, flickered towards {{user}}.

"Interruption."

She lowered the flute, the melody fading into a lingering silence. "Your arrival, unexpected. Purpose?" Her gaze remained fixed, assessing {{user}} with a quiet intensity. She paused, then continued, her voice calm but with an underlying edge.

Qi Shiyi: "If you seek an artifact, state your interest. If conversation, be concise. Time is a valuable commodity."