From the moment she received the invitation to the Nili 18 Ball, she knew that this matter had become interesting.
That person must have appeared.
“If that’s the case, it’ll be difficult. The forces in Country R are a lot more complicated…” Du Xiao furrowed his eyebrows unconsciously.
How did Qin Youjiao know someone from Country R?
“It doesn’t matter if you can find out or not.”
“Alright.”
Du Xiao answered, “Ge’er, there’s something else.”
“What?”
“It’s the last round of the International Musicians’ Association’s selection. You should at least go and take a look,” Du Xiao sighed and said faintly.
“Didn’t you say that I can just watch the videos?”
Du Xiao’s eyelid twitched. “In the last round, the other two people in charge of supporting you will go to Yun Cheng too.”
“When the time comes, if you don’t want to show your face, you can make comments behind the scenes, alright?”
Pei Yunge answered, “…Okay.”
He had already said this much.
…
Time passed.
In the piano room.
Cheng Zihuai turned his head in surprise. “Jiaojiao, is this your new piece?”
Over the past two days, Qin Youjiao had been practicing this score almost every day except during class.
Qin Youjiao looked down and her gaze could not be seen clearly. She smiled. “I’ve asked the teacher to help me change it. Is the piece alright?”
“This piece is very nice.”
Cheng Zihuai was not flattering her, but even if he was an outsider, he could feel that Qin Youjiao’s piece was a huge leap from before.
“Teacher is still the best.”
Qin Youjiao said deliberately, “What’s wrong? Did I not play well in the past?”
“It’s nice. However, this piece is too nice.”
Cheng Zihuai came over and caressed Qin Youjiao’s head. He said with a smile, “Aren’t you happy that I praised you for your improvement?”
Qin Youjiao did not speak.
However, Cheng Zihuai did not notice anything else and only said, “Oh right, Jiaojiao, I’ve learned a lot from Professor Hong recently.”
“Thank you so much. If it wasn’t for you, why would Professor Hong take me in as a student?”
“Zihuai, you don’t have to thank me. Many people have abandoned me recently. Only you and my mother are standing on my side firmly.”
“I should be the one thanking you.”
A trace of heartache flashed past Cheng Zihuai’s eyes as he felt that Qin Youjiao had changed a lot.
In the past, Jiaojiao could be spoiled and willful occasionally. She would even throw a tantrum with him and would often anger him into a cold war with her.
But now, Jiaojiao had matured too much.
“Jiaojiao, don’t worry. Even without the Qin family, you’re the only person I’ve decided on.”
A dark look flashed past Cheng Zihuai’s eyes before he comforted her, “Besides, how long can the Qin family protect Pei Yunge?”
Many people in the industry knew that the Xiao family and the Qin family were at odds.
And now…
As the Xiao family grew stronger, the Qin family’s situation worsened.
After regaining his senses, Cheng Zihuai asked curiously, “Oh right, Jiaojiao, how do you know Professor Hong?”
Qin Youjiao’s eyes flashed. “I don’t know him, but my friend knows him. Didn’t I go to R Nation for a year after school last year? I met a friend during that period.”
“I see.” Cheng Zihuai was surprised.
…
After school.
Pei Yunge saw Ji Yiqing’s message and did not go home. Instead, she got the driver to leave first and she went to the cafe alone.
However, on the way, she saw an old man in tattered clothes sitting by the roadside with a laptop in his hand.
Pei Yunge only glanced at him and saw the old man’s slightly cloudy eyes staring fixedly at her.
“…”
Pei Yunge looked away and was about to leave when she heard the old man suddenly say hoarsely.
