Before long, the news of Shi Miao cheating on the exam spread like wildfire throughout the school.
The school leaders also called Shi Miao over.
Inside the office.
The head of the grade coughed and said in a deep voice, "Shi Miao, I think you've heard about the cheating incident."
"Oh, do you think I can copy from anyone in the last exam room? Or do you think I can get my hands on your exam papers and memorize the answers in advance?" Shi Miao asked back, arms crossed.
"Yes, Shi Miao from our class couldn't possibly have cheated," the homeroom teacher, Lao Ma, nodded in agreement.
"To dispel any doubts you may have, we've had all the subject teachers prepare a comprehensive test. Please take this test." The grade head handed her the test.
"Tsk, troublesome." Shi Miao took the test paper, found a seat at random, picked up a pen on the table, and started working on the questions.
Time passed by, and the office was quiet except for the soft scratching of pens.
An hour later, Shi Miao closed the pen cap and said casually, "Done."
"So fast? Shouldn't we check again?" the director asked in surprise, adjusting his glasses.
"Need not."
"Hurry up and grade the papers," the director called to the teachers from all subjects.
The scores came out shortly afterward.
Full marks.
Old Ma's eyes were full of pride as he smiled and said, "Director, you see, I told you Shi Miao from our class couldn't possibly have cheated."
"Yes, yes, Shi Miao is a good prospect."
All of the doubts that everyone had before vanished.
The head of the grade patted Lao Ma on the shoulder and said earnestly, "Lao Ma, I think Shi Miao would be better off in Class 1. You know the school atmosphere in your class, such a good talent shouldn't be wasted."
A hint of reluctance flashed in Lao Ma's eyes, and he said in a muffled voice, "Well... we should ask Shi Miao what she thinks."
Shi Miao lowered her eyelids and said softly, "Class 8 is fine. If there's nothing else, I'll head back now."
Upon hearing this, Old Ma's eyes immediately lit up, and he preemptively said, "Alright, let's go back."
The grade head awkwardly touched his nose, not knowing what else to say.
......
The school's academic affairs office then posted Shi Miao's weekly test paper and the perfect score comprehensive test paper on the bulletin board to show that Shi Miao did not cheat, and the rumors were dispelled.
The notice board was surrounded by students.
One student in Class 1 exclaimed, "Damn, I still didn't quite understand the last math problem after the teacher's explanation, but after seeing Shi Miao's solution steps, I understood it instantly."
"Yeah, Shi Miao is amazing, she must be a genius."
Lu Hansheng also arrived. After looking at Shi Miao's exam paper, he became unusually interested in her and experienced the excitement of having a rival for the first time.
"Xinxin, I can't believe Shi Miao really didn't cheat." Zeng Tingting's eyes were filled with disbelief.
"Yes, I knew my sister wouldn't be that kind of person." Gu Yanxin lowered her head, her eyes filled with gloom, so angry that she felt like she was about to grind her teeth to dust.
This time she didn't even make it into the top five, landing right at tenth place. Wasn't Shi Miao giving her a slap in the face?
Didn't she grow up in the countryside? You bitch, why do you always have to go against her?
No, she must become William's student. Shi Miao, we'll see.
Nighttime, Gu's living room
"Xinxin, how did you do on the exam? What was your ranking?" Yun Rujin pulled Gu Yanxin's hand and sat her down on the sofa.
Gu Yanxin lowered her eyelids, her eyes dimmed, and she said softly, "I'm sorry, Mom, I've disappointed you. I didn't even make it into the top five this time; I came in tenth. I think I should move out. I've really embarrassed you all."
Yun Rujin felt heartbroken upon hearing this. She patted Xinxin's head and comforted her, "Xinxin, how could you let us down? Tenth place is still very good. Keep up the good work next time. You got your Grade 9 piano certificate, and Mom knows you've been working hard lately."
"Waaaaah, Mom, you're the best." Gu Yanxin hugged Yun Rujin with tears in her eyes.
"Alright, now you can focus on practicing the piano and try to become William's student."
Gu Yanxin nodded obediently and said softly, "I will definitely not let you and Dad down."
...
At this moment, only Gu Yanxin remained in the magnificent hall. She was wearing a white nightgown and leisurely drinking coffee on a European-style sofa.
"What are you holding in your hand?" Gu Yanxin looked up at the passing servant.
"Ah, Miss, I was cleaning the second-floor corridor when I found this crumpled piece of paper. When I opened it, it looked like a musical score. Is it yours?" The servant stopped and answered respectfully.
"Ah, it's mine, give it to me." A glint of shrewdness flashed in Gu Yanxin's eyes as she put down her coffee cup and stood up.
"Miss, here you go."
After handing it over to Gu Yanxin, the servants tactfully left.
Gu Yanxin looked at the sheet music in her hand, her eyes flickered, and her gaze gradually became intense. It was so well written...
He immediately grabbed the sheet music and ran to the piano room to play it.
She was initially struggling with the repertoire for this apprenticeship, but it was resolved so quickly.
This character seems to have been written by Shi Miao. Could it be that Shi Miao also plays the piano?
Impossible. With her living conditions, how could she afford to learn piano?
Anyway, she wouldn't have any contact with Maestro William, let alone attend his concerts.
Gu Yanxin curled her lips, hummed a little tune, and comfortably picked up her pen to slightly revise the sheet music.
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