Shang Ziyan cares a lot about what others think.
Especially negative opinions.
Although she has been adopted and trained to become who she is today, and has gained money and talent, the marks left on her by more than a decade of poverty cannot be washed away so easily.
Although she was somewhat arrogant, Shang Ziyan was actually quite insecure at heart.
Faced with so many people praising her, Luo Xinyue gave a cold laugh, and Shang Ziyan felt offended.
Shang Ziyan keenly noticed Luo Xinyue's cold smile.
Shang Ziyan looked over at Luo Xinyue and saw the smile on Luo Xinyue's lips.
She felt that Luo Xinyue was mocking her.
Shang Ziyan's heart tightened, but she couldn't show it directly.
Qian Sui also heard Luo Xinyue's laughter, but Qian Sui was very naive and did not think that Luo Xinyue's laughter was sarcastic. She only thought that Luo Xinyue had seen something funny and was laughing.
Qian Sui asked, "Xin Yue, what are you laughing at?"
Luo Xinyue also noticed Shang Ziyan's gaze.
Her smile was directed at Shang Ziyan.
She was so shrewd that she could see right through Shang Ziyan's true intentions.
On the surface, he was being modest, saying that he had only been practicing for two or three years and that he wasn't very good at it.
But actually, I just want to tell everyone: I've only been learning for two or three years and I've already reached this level. Shang Anqi has been practicing since she was a child and she's only reached that level.
Luo Xinyue sneered because she understood the meaning behind Shang Ziyan's words.
We're all ancient foxes, why are you trying to play some ghost story with me?
Luo Xinyue couldn't stand this kind of open and covert struggle.
Especially when the other party is mocking someone you know.
However, Luo Xinyue was also smart; she didn't have any reason to directly break ties with Shang Ziyan right now.
So when faced with Qian Sui's question, Luo Xinyue replied, "I just think that if someone saw your skills, they would probably be even angrier."
When Luo Xinyue said this, she was looking at Shang Ziyan, so everyone could easily guess who she was referring to.
Actually, the people around them had been wanting to mention Shang Anqi, but they felt that Qian Sui and Luo Xinyue were in the same class as Shang Anqi. Even if they didn't get along, Shang Ziyan was now representing their class. If they said something bad about Shang Anqi in front of Luo Xinyue and Qian Sui, Qian Sui and Shang Anqi might not be happy.
But now that they've heard Luo Xinyue say that, they no longer need to suppress their feelings.
Those people were talking about it.
"Yes, yes, Ziyan, you've only studied for three years and you've already learned so well. If you had Shang Anqi's resources, you would definitely be even more amazing."
Another girl said, "Ziyan, you are really great. If I practiced for three years, I probably wouldn't even be able to play a single piece well."
Those people were praising Shang Ziyan.
Shang Ziyan naturally accepted all the praise.
She had felt a little uncomfortable because she thought Luo Xinyue was mocking her, but now that she heard Luo Xinyue say this, she breathed a sigh of relief.
Hearing everyone's praise, Shang Ziyan got a little carried away and didn't notice Luo Xinyue's other gaze.
Faced with everyone's praise, Shang Ziyan pretended to be modest and said, "No, I just think my skill level is really not good."
But the more she complained about herself, the more others praised her.
Shang Ziyan's vanity was also greatly satisfied.
Once vanity swells, it's hard to control.
Qian Sui stood next to Luo Xinyue, occasionally chiming in with a comment praising Shang Ziyan.
Luo Xinyue was exasperated: Why does this child always praise others!
Shang Ziyan also noticed Qian Sui.
So when everyone was praising Shang Ziyan, she suddenly grabbed Qian Sui's hand, pretended to be very expectant, and said to Qian Sui, "Qian Sui plays the guzheng very well. Since we have this opportunity, why don't you play it for a bit?"
Suddenly being pulled aside and invited to perform, Chitose was stunned.
Qian Sui was a little confused. After she came to her senses, she turned to look at Luo Xinyue and asked her for help.
Luo Xinyue also saw Qian Sui's expression, and immediately grabbed Qian Sui's other hand, saying, "Our Qian Sui can't play the guzheng."
But Shang Ziyan persisted: "Your Highness can play it. I've heard others say that Your Highness plays the guzheng very well."
Qian Sui is very popular at school, but unlike Shang Ziyan and Shang Anqi, she doesn't show off her talents to the outside world.
Unlike Luo Xinyue, whose grades were so good that they surprised everyone every time she took an exam.
Although Chitose had demonstrated her skills a few times in class, only the students in her own class knew about them.
Therefore, regarding Chitose's popularity, people at the school always think that Chitose is just good-looking.
She's just a pretty face with no other redeeming qualities.
So now, when Shang Ziyan said that Qian Sui could play the guzheng, everyone got excited and crowded around to say it.
"Wow, Chisui, you can play the guzheng too!"
"You're really a hidden talent! I never knew you could play the guzheng, Qian Sui."
That statement doesn't quite sound right.
These people's reactions made it seem like Qian Sui was a useless piece of trash who couldn't do anything.
Luo Xinyue couldn't stand it anymore and began to defend Qian Sui.
"Hey, what are you saying? Our Emperor knows a lot more than that."
Luo Xinyue's words were actually meant to stand up for Qian Sui, but Shang Ziyan seized on the opportunity to speak.
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