In the music classroom.
Xiao Ling crossed her arms, one shoulder against the wall, her gentle, clear eyes gazing at the slender figure gradually disappearing into the distance, a myriad of emotions welling up in her heart.
Judging from the photo, Wanwan should be about the same age as that girl now. Thinking of her daughter, a pang of sorrow gripped her heart, and she couldn't help but hold her breath and clench her fingers.
Wanwan, I'm sorry...
"Miss Ellen, what do you think of Ji's performance of this piece?"
The sudden sound interrupted her thoughts, and the guilt in Xiao Ling's eyes vanished instantly.
She turned around, her gaze first falling on the smiling headmaster, then shifting to Ji Yunshu, who was holding a violin and looking on with nervous anticipation. She nodded in praise, "Your technique is skillful; you've clearly put in the effort."
The head of the teaching department's smile grew even brighter.
Ji Yunshu breathed a sigh of relief, a sense of pride rising within her. Out of so many people, she was the only one who got the chance to perform on stage twice with Ellen; she was sure she would shine this time.
"but……"
Xiao Ling's tone shifted abruptly, becoming exceptionally stern: "The only regret is the lack of emotion. If you don't put enough emotion into your performance, it loses its original soul, becoming like a cold, emotionless machine. If you're still at this level before tomorrow's rehearsal, you're not qualified to share the stage with me."
Upon hearing this, Ji Yunshu's pupils contracted slightly, her face paled, and her body trembled. For some reason, an image suddenly flashed into her mind at this moment.
In the video, a bright and flamboyant girl lazily raises her chin, her eyes filled with disdain: "Tch... It sounds awful."
No, she had waited so long for this precious opportunity to slap Yu Wan in the face again in front of the entire school and crush her under her feet. She absolutely could not make a mistake.
Ji Yunshu pursed her lips, bent down slightly, and said sincerely, "Don't worry, I will definitely adjust my condition as soon as possible."
Xiao Ling scrutinized her for a long time, and looking at the earnest and well-behaved girl in front of her, her goodwill towards her increased, and her tone gradually softened: "To play each piece well, in addition to understanding the meaning expressed by the score itself, the most important thing is to always maintain a burning passion and indulge in musical fantasies..."
Ji Yunshu listened very attentively, her eyes gradually brightening, and she nodded from time to time.
“…This piece of music is very important to me, and I don’t want to mess it up.” Xiao Ling said solemnly.
This was a surprise she prepared for Yu Wan.
She had promised her daughter that if she ever returned to the stage, she would play Vieuxtemps' Concerto No. 5 in A minor for her.
Ji Yunshu gripped the violin tightly and repeatedly assured him, "Don't worry, I will definitely not let you down."
Xiao Ling stared at her face and smiled with satisfaction.
Ji Yunshu was taken aback, filled with doubt. How to put it, that glance was somewhat like looking through her at someone else, but she quickly dismissed that thought.
Before he could think further, the head of the teaching department said, "Student Ji, hurry up and arrange the order. Don't let Miss Ellen down."
He paused for a moment, then looked at Xiao Ling with a fawning expression: "It's lunchtime. I've booked a table at Dongfeng Restaurant. Shall we go have lunch now?"
Xiao Ling glanced at Ji Yunshu's downcast face and felt a pang in her heart. She suggested, "Yunshu, let's go together."
Ji Yunshu looked up in surprise.
The dean of students raised an eyebrow in surprise, not expecting Xiao Ling to value Ji Yunshu so much. Thinking of the internationally renowned violin master who would one day appear at Jiang University, his old face broke into a broad smile: "Yes, yes, let's go together."
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Yu Wan was unaware that Xiao Ling had already arrived at Jiang University and would be performing on stage as a surprise guest.
She arrived at the school gate and noticed several reporters peeking inside. Uninterested, she quickly looked away. Her gaze shifted to the flashy red sports car on the other side. Meng Shen was leaning on the driver's seat, his chin resting on his hand, flirting and laughing with a girl.
Yu Wan walked toward the sports car, but was stopped after taking only two steps.
"Student Yu..."
"Wait a minute, Yu. I have something to tell you."
Just as Yu Wan stopped, a round-faced girl ran up to her, panting.
The round-faced girl looked up and met those cold eyes. Her heart skipped a beat, and she suddenly trembled. She stammered, "Yu, classmate Yu, I...I..." Good heavens, looking closer, the school bully was really handsome, with delicate eyebrows and eyes, and fair and tender skin.
Her face flushed red quickly.
Yu Wanna raised an eyebrow with interest: "Something wrong?"
The girl mustered her courage and took out a pink envelope.
"..." Thanks, but no thanks.
Many people around stopped and whistled at the sight.
Has someone confessed their feelings to the school bully?
A girl confessed her feelings to the school bully!
But the truth is...
"I am Yao Ting, the vice president of the School of Economics and Management Student Union. During the school anniversary celebration, I am responsible for coordinating the programs of various colleges and clubs. You mentioned in the live broadcast last time that I could ask you for help if needed. Here is a logistics procurement list submitted by each college. It is mostly for equipment and costume rentals. Because it is the 60th anniversary celebration, everyone wants to present the best stage effect, so the requirements for props are very high."
After a pause, Yao Ting swallowed to ease her tension and continued to explain, "Besides the school's funding, we've been trying to get sponsorships from outside the school, but some departments don't have the capacity. Tomorrow is the school's anniversary, and time is of the essence. Everyone has been racking their brains but can't find a good solution, so we had no choice but to bother you and ask if you could help us see if there are any channels to rent these things."
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