Chapter 28 Declaring Sovereignty
This interlude is perfect for a cello and piano duet.
These past few days, whenever they have free time, the two of them have been rehearsing.
So, not only is He Jinzhao busy, she is quite busy too.
He Jinzhao didn't have time because he started school a week later than the others, and he had a lot of things piling up. He also took some time to go home.
However, he has already dealt with most of it.
When he finally had some free time and wanted to ask Song Shiyi out, he never received a reply to the messages he sent her.
He Jinzhao couldn't help but frown.
He stared at the two messages from half an hour ago, his fingertips gently stroking them.
[What is Xiao Shiyi doing?]
It's lunchtime, shall we go grab some food?
He pondered for a few seconds, then hung up the phone.
A few seconds later, a weary voice came from the other end of the microphone.
"No insurance, no loans, good health, and a promising future."
He Jinzhao: "..."
He was speechless for a moment. "Have you been in contact with Si Yue these past few days?"
There was a pause of a few seconds, followed by rustling sounds and a boy's slightly hoarse, still-sleepy voice.
"Oh, no, why would I contact her? Do you think I have nothing better to do?"
"...Did you just wake up?"
"Yes, if you hadn't made this call, I would still be dreaming."
He Jinzhao asked in confusion, "Don't you have classes?"
"uh-huh."
Xie Lin scratched his head, half-closed his eyes, and said weakly, "So what exactly do you want from me?"
He Jinzhao briefly explained the situation, and finally said, "I don't have Si Yue's contact information. Could you help me ask Song Shiyi where she is now?"
Xie Lin seemed thoughtful, then said casually, "I think I should know."
He Jinzhao spoke with a doubtful tone and looked surprised.
"you?"
How did you know?
Xie Lin got up from the bed, went into the bathroom, and casually replied, "I saw it a few days ago when I passed by the music room."
A couple of days ago, when he passed by there, a very harmonious and pleasant piano melody entered his ears, making him stop in his tracks.
He followed the sound of the piano and looked out the window. He saw Song Shiyi and a boy playing a piece earnestly.
He knew that the welcome party was coming up soon, and since the two of them were in the rehearsal room, they must be preparing for the performance.
However, he did not expect that Song Shiyi's cello playing was so excellent that it overshadowed the boy's piano playing.
He could tell that Song Shiyi had restrained herself a lot, otherwise it would have really become a solo performance by her alone.
I wonder what kind of expression He Jinzhao will have when he sees this.
He didn't linger and left quickly.
However, he didn't tell He Jinzhao about this later.
There's no other reason.
He simply forgot.
"If she's ignoring you, she's probably still rehearsing."
"If you go there now, you might just bump into them."
Xie Lin's voice was muffled, mixed with the sound of water.
Having gotten the answer he wanted, He Jinzhao said something completely emotionless.
"Thanks, bro."
"I'll treat you to a meal next time."
Xie Lin wiped his face and said lazily, "No need for a meal, just like last time is fine."
He Jinzhao carefully recalled what had happened last time.
His expression instantly turned blank.
oh.
That time I got scammed.
The person on the other end was still talking.
"I've heard that the gold market is doing really well lately, it's rising every day, maybe..."
Before I could finish speaking, a cold beeping sound came from the phone.
Xie Lin clicked his tongue, shrugged indifferently, casually put on some clothes, and planned to go to the cafeteria for a meal.
He Jinzhao walked towards the music room, and before he even got close, he could hear beautiful music hanging in the air, its lingering notes echoing.
It's not a single instrument; the deep, elegant cello and the warm, clear piano intertwine in a strange harmony.
He paused for a moment, then quickened his pace.
He stopped abruptly at the door, his eyes fixed on the girl inside.
The door to the rehearsal room wasn't closed, and he could clearly see what was inside.
A dark brown, matte cello stood in front of her, its body curving against her waist, exuding elegance and composure.
The blazing summer sun streamed through the window, casting a thin layer of gold on her porcelain-white profile, even the few stray strands of hair falling beside her cheek were enveloped in shimmering light.
A gust of wind blew, and strands of hair gently brushed against the cello strings, as if afraid of disturbing the notes, before quietly drifting back to her shoulder.
Her fingers were so beautiful, with a pale pink tinge at the tips, and when she pressed the strings, the pressure was gentle yet precise.
As the bow strokes across the surface, the knuckles create a very shallow arc, like a swan bowing its head to brush the water's surface.
His lowered eyes were even more profound, his thick, long eyelashes trembled gently with the rhythm of the violin playing, and when he occasionally looked up at the sheet music, his eyes were serious and focused.
The lines of her shoulders and neck also exude an elegant tension, and the neckline of her white T-shirt is slightly open, revealing a small patch of delicate collarbone that rises and falls gently with her breath.
When she gets emotional, the corners of her mouth will form a very shallow arc, just like the softness that unconsciously spreads when music flows through the heart.
The cello and her profile overlapped, quiet yet more captivating than any color.
He Jinzhao simply couldn't take his eyes off her.
It's beautiful and captivating.
He was unable to express in words what he was seeing.
He couldn't control the pounding of his heart at all.
My heart beats so strongly, without stopping.
He stood motionless until he heard a questioning voice beside him.
"Who are you?"
He Jinzhao composed himself, looked up, his gaze lingered on Lu Tianyun's face for a moment, and then shifted to the girl who also looked surprised.
He smiled politely, glanced at Song Shiyi, and spoke with a natural and friendly tone.
It's like... asserting sovereignty.
"I'm sorry to bother you. It's getting late. I've come to pick her up for dinner."
His demeanor was easygoing, his smile gentle, but his words inadvertently revealed that his relationship with Song Shiyi was not ordinary.
Lu Tianyun smiled silently, her eyes shifting slightly.
He sat at the piano, elegant in posture and handsome in appearance, and exclaimed in surprise, "So you're Shiyi's friend."
He glanced at the time and looked at Song Shiyi apologetically, "I'm sorry, I forgot to check the time. How about this, to make up for it, I'll treat you to lunch."
Song Shiyi waved his hand and smiled politely.
"It's okay, I'd like to practice some more."
Lu Tianyun understood her meaning, turned her head and smiled, "Let's just consider this a get-together for our partners these past few days, even though there are only two of us."
Seeing that Song Shiyi was about to refuse again, he helplessly curled the corners of his lips into a smile as gentle as a breeze.
"Shiyi, if you refuse me again, I will really feel bad."
Song Shiyi glanced at him, then at He Jinzhao who stood silently to the side, and was caught in a dilemma.
During the past few days of rehearsals with Lu Tianyun, he has been quite considerate of her. At first, she was worried that her poor communication skills would annoy him.
But to my surprise, he also knew sign language. He was gentle, patient, and had a great sense of propriety, so he never made Song Shiyi feel uncomfortable.
The two worked together very well.
Logically speaking, she shouldn't have refused.
But He Jinzhao also came. The two hadn't seen each other for several days. Today, he came to see her, and besides being surprised, she was also a little happy.
He Jinzhao caught a glimpse of her wrinkled little face and knew what she was thinking.
He didn't want to put her in a difficult position.
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