Chapter 229 Lin Wanrong's Grievance
Lin Wanrong casually tossed her long, golden-dyed waves, her eyes fixed on Lu Junyan with an intense competitive spirit.
Lu Junyan remained silent.
Compared to Chu Qingxue now, Lin Wanrong played better.
At least in terms of piano technique, Lin Wanrong had reached a level of consummate skill.
After all, Chu Yao is also a renowned pianist. Even though Lin Wanrong was only recently adopted, with proper training, it's not impossible for her to reach Chu Yao's level in the future.
but……
A melody echoed in Lu Junyan's mind.
It's still Chopin's Nocturne.
But it wasn't Lin Wanrong who played it.
It was a piece that Chu Qingxue used to play in the juvenile detention center.
Juvenile detention centers don't have pianos; they only have a second-hand electronic keyboard, used to cultivate the minds of these underage delinquents and calm their volatile emotions.
That was the first time in Lu Junyan's life that he had heard such beautiful music.
It is unforgettable once heard.
Lu Junyan involuntarily closed his eyes.
It was through this music that he found his Ah Chu.
People's appearances may change, but the melodies they play...
It won't change.
At the same time, Jiang Ning passed a music store on his way to the Cat's Eye Coffee Shop.
A striking black grand piano was displayed in the music store window.
Upon seeing the piano, Jiang Ning was immediately captivated.
How long has it been since she last played the piano?
If we don't count the double keyboard, she hasn't touched the piano since Bai Yichen's accident.
Jiang Ning's hands were itching.
The reason I didn't touch the piano before was because of the guilt and self-loathing I felt towards Bai Yichen deep down.
But now...
A smile spread across Jiang Ning's face. She took out her phone to check the time and realized she still had time, so she walked into the music store.
Jiang Ning usually goes to the company dressed in business attire, a black women's suit, which looks completely unrelated to art.
However, the shop assistant still came over to ask her what she wanted to choose.
"May I try playing that grand piano?"
"OK."
After receiving permission from the shop assistant, Jiang Ning took off his suit jacket and sat down in front of the grand piano.
Without hesitation, she began to play Chopin's Nocturne—
Her favorite and best-performing piece of music.
As slender, pale fingers danced nimbly across the black and white piano keys, an elegant and melodious tune flowed forth.
Jiang Ning played with such passion that he was completely immersed in the ocean of music.
At this moment, she finally became herself again.
She became the girl who devoted herself to music and the piano again.
When the song ended, Jiang Ning smiled sullenly.
My fingering technique is far too rusty.
She sighed inwardly, realizing that some things could never be undone.
Her former love—
Neither people nor things can go back.
Jiang Ning was somewhat moved and stood up.
When she turned around, she saw a crowd of people gathered behind her, clapping loudly.
Jiang Ning was speechless.
"This lady plays the piano so well!"
Are you a professional in this field?
"He plays much better than my department head."
"What's so special about your department head? I think she plays better than Shen Yunlin!"
This final compliment left Jiang Ning both amused and exasperated.
That's right, Shen Yunlin himself thought so too.
However, Jiang Ning really didn't dare to accept the honor.
In terms of skill and artistic expression, she felt that Shen Yunlin was far superior to her; otherwise, Shen Yunlin would not have been jokingly referred to as the top pianist in the world.
Of course, it also has something to do with Shen Yunlin's universally adored and charming face.
"Hello, I'm a student at a nearby music academy. Would you be willing to be my practice partner? The price is negotiable."
A girl with an artistic flair among the onlookers asked with great interest.
"Wait a minute, wait a minute...please wait a moment..."
Another girl nearby quickly stopped the art student.
"Why do I feel like I've seen her before?"
"Where? Where? So she really plays the piano too?"
"No, it was in a fashion magazine... Oh right, I remember now, you're the BYC master!"
Jiang Ning never expected that her identity would be exposed in the music store.
However, considering that she was once an "internet celebrity," even if the internet has no memory, some people still remember her face.
Seeing a group of people crowding around him asking for autographs, Jiang Ning quickly apologized while grabbing his suit jacket and running outside.
She couldn't let herself get bogged down; she had an important meeting to attend to later.
Jiang Ning jogged quickly, and the Cat's Eye Cafe was right in front of him. He saw Gu Jinci sitting by the window.
Green Lake Villa.
Lu Junyan not only failed to give Lin Wanrong a reply for a long time, but also closed his eyes, seemingly lost in thought.
Yang Liyun couldn't stand it anymore and said directly:
"Of course, Miss Wanrong played better. How could Chu Qingxue compare to Miss Wanrong!"
Lu Junyan opened his eyes, and the unforgettable Chopin Nocturne in his memory disappeared.
Seeing the undisguised disappointment on Lu Junyan's face, Lin Wanrong whispered as she walked over:
"Looks like you still prefer the music your first love played?"
Lu Junyan glanced at Lin Wanrong indifferently.
"I never told you that Qingxue was my first love."
Lin Wanrong was taken aback, but calmly said, "Before your divorce, you were always seen with that Miss Chu. It's not difficult to find out the true nature of your relationship."
Upon hearing Lin Wanrong's words, both Lin Yueheng and Chu Yao's expressions turned extremely serious.
Lin Yueheng, in particular, was clearly annoyed.
"That's all in the past. It was my first love, I was too young then, it doesn't count."
Yang Liyun quickly explained, fearing that Lin Yueheng would misunderstand that Lu Junyan was still entangled with Chu Qingxue, which would upset Lin Wanrong.
However, Lin Yueheng was indeed angry, but not because he was afraid that Lin Wanrong would be wronged.
"Come on, everyone, let's eat! We're all starving while waiting for Junyan."
Lu Yexiong promptly changed the subject.
As he brushed past Lin Wanrong, Lu Junyan whispered:
"If it was Achu who played it..."
Let alone one Lin Wanrong, even a thousand or ten thousand of them couldn't compare.
Lin Wanrong raised an eyebrow.
She couldn't hear Lu Junyan's murmur clearly, but she vaguely seemed to hear the name "A Chu".
Inside the Cat's Eye Cafe, Jiang Ning sat down opposite Gu Jinci.
"Sorry for the long wait?"
"fine."
Gu Jinci smiled slightly, her smile very approachable.
"I asked you out today to talk about the AI-assisted diagnosis and treatment system you're developing, the FZZL project..."
Jiang Ning then solemnly introduced himself:
"You may not know this, but although I mainly design jewelry, I am also one of the shareholders of Lu's Group. Lu's Group attaches great importance to this project, but medical AI is also very risky. As a shareholder, I naturally cannot ignore it."
Jiang Ning spoke in a businesslike manner, but Gu Jinci did not take it seriously.
"If Ms. Jiang really wants to discuss business with me, she can simply meet at the company. Why did she choose a coffee shop?"
Jiang Ning noticed that Gu Jinci was wary of her.
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