Bertrand was very excited. This was his student, destined to shine brightly in this field.
"Teacher, I haven’t given up. I just haven’t continued with more professional studies." Lu Xingzhi lowered her gaze, her long eyelashes fluttering. Somehow, facing her teacher made her feel guilty.
"Oh! No, no, you need to continue studying. From now on, you’ll stay by my side. With my guidance, your achievements will surely surpass mine." Bertrand, disregarding his gentlemanly demeanor, wished he could take Lu Xingzhi away right now to study with him.
"Teacher, I will consider it. Since it’s rare for you to come by, you must stay longer. Our country also has many beautiful sceneries." Lu Xingzhi wasn’t ready to consider these things just yet, so she changed the subject.
"Oh! I will definitely take a look." Bertrand decided to stay for the time being until he could leave with Lu Xingzhi by his side.
After a bit more conversation, Lu Xingzhi and Huo Jincheng took Bertrand to his hotel before heading back.
Once they got home, Huo Jincheng held Lu Xingzhi’s hand and sat her down on the sofa, then said, "Zhi Zhi, you should really consider what your teacher said. We all believe you belong on that big stage."
"I will think it over seriously." Lu Xingzhi indeed had the opportunity to continue studying now. She initially chose to attend Jing University because she didn’t have the means.
Lu Xingzhi glanced at Huo Jincheng, saying nothing.
"Zhi Zhi, don’t overthink it. If you want to advance your studies, of course, I’d hate to part with you. How much I’d love to keep you hidden away at home, but I can’t be that selfish. I hope you’ll pursue what you love. I hope you can achieve your dreams."
If someone doesn’t truly love something, how could their fingers, as if possessed by magic, produce such soulful music on the piano?
Since you love it, you should continue.
"Yes, even if I want to go, there’s no rush just now." Lu Xingzhi had previously kept this desire buried inside, but now seemed like the perfect moment to pick it back up.
"Moreover, if that’s the case, I’d need to apply for a leave of absence." Lu Xingzhi recalled that after she played the piano at Helian Yi’s concert, a professor from the music academy had approached her, inviting her to transfer to their school.
"It’s okay. I can handle all these procedures." Huo Jincheng caressed her cheek gently. "You shouldn’t have any worries."
After considering it for three days, Lu Xingzhi gave Bertrand a definite answer.
"Teacher, if I study by your side, does that mean I won’t be able to return to my country often?" Lu Xingzhi had grown attached here. If she hadn’t met Huo Jincheng, she naturally wouldn’t have such thoughts.
"Oh! Little Angel, you can come back during holidays. But you’ll need to travel with me to various countries. In the future, you’ll accompany me at my concerts." Bertrand, being experienced, didn’t want his students to become emotionless robots.
Only with love in one’s heart can one play more beautiful music.
"That’s good." Lu Xingzhi made this decision, not really knowing if it was the right one, but she wanted to be worthy of Huo Jincheng. At least have an elegant status. "But I’m not leaving with you right now. I need some more time."