Chapter 582: Master and Disciple Fallout
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Mei Shu had already mastered the trick to deal with Lu Si.
She took his hand, gently shook it, and lowered her voice, “Lin He is a very good friend of mine. I just came to witness her important day, and then 1’11 go back with you, okay?”
Sure enough, Lu Si’s temper softened after being coaxed like this. He grumbled, “That’s fine.”
Mei Shu smiled, took his hand, and walked downstairs. “The people here today are all senior figures in the art world. They may not appreciate our presence. Let’s find a quiet corner to stay.”
“What’s wrong with us?” Lu Si felt a bit wronged but still obediently followed her.
“Hey, Shu.”
As they sat chatting, a familiar voice suddenly sounded beside them.
Mei Shu looked up and, seeing the kindly face, quickly stood up and respectfully bowed, “Teacher Wu, I’m sorry, I should have greeted you first.”
“No need to be so polite.” With that, Wu Hui waved to someone in the distance. “Lao Wen, come over here and see who’s here!”
In the distance, a man with a serious expression, who had been impatiently talking to someone, turned his head upon hearing Wu Hui’s voice. With just one look, his impatience vanished, and he hurried over, saying, “Hey, isn’t this Mei Shu? What a coincidence. Do you know Ms. Feng too?”
“I’m good friends with Lin He.” Mei Shu smiled and explained to them.
Wen Mo nodded approvingly. “Lin He is indeed outstanding. With Ms. Feng’s guidance, she is bound to have a bright future. And what about you?”
Wu Hui also chimed in, “Yes, Yatou, don’t waste your talent in piano. You should have graduated by now, right? Why not spend this vacation coming to me for further study? There will be a national competition coming up soon, and 1 can help you register!”
These two old gentlemen were the senior figures in the piano world who had spoken up for Mei Shu at the piano competition.
Since then, Mei Shu had not had the time to personally visit them. Now that she saw them, Mei Shu felt quite ashamed.
“Teacher, I’m really sorry. I have inherited my family’s company now, and I’m afraid I will disappoint your expectations.”
Upon hearing her words, disappointment flickered across the faces of the two old gentlemen.
Wu Hui sighed and said, “Yatou, running a company is not easy, especially in today’s murky business world. It’s like swimming in a big dye vat. I think you should reconsider. With me and Lao Wen here, I guarantee you will become the top pianist in our country. With your talent, your fame will surely spread worldwide!”
Mei Shu shook her head helplessly. “Teacher, I’m really sorry. I love playing the piano, but my younger brother is still young. Only by running the company can 1 prevent the Mei family from going under. So, 1 have to give up the path of playing the piano.”
After hearing her words, the two old gentlemen couldn’t help feeling disappointed.
Wu Hui sighed and said, “Well, since that’s the case, you are no longer my student. We can’t work together if our paths diverge. We don’t need to meet again in the future.”
“Hey, Lao Wu!” Wen Mo was about to say something when he saw Wu Hui already leaving angrily, not giving Mei Shu a chance to explain further.
Mei Shu quickly apologized, “I’m sorry to disappoint both of you. Although 1 may not shine in the piano world as you envisioned, I will do my best in my own field. If you need any help in the future, please feel free to come to me.”
“Forget it, there’s no need.” Wen Mo waved his hand disappointedly. “We thought you would be the perfect student for us. Now it seems that you are just like those people chasing after fame and fortune, and you still don’t understand that art is above all else.”
“Teacher…” Mei Shu’s mood was now completely ruined.
She still remembered how the two old gentlemen had defended her at the competition and online. It made her feel uncomfortable to disappoint them so much.
“Alright, let’s not talk about it anymore. Let’s pretend we didn’t meet today.” Wen Mo said and turned away.
Mei Shu wanted to explain further, but Lu Si stopped her. “Forget it. They won’t listen no matter what you say. The ball is about to start. Don’t let your friend see that you’re upset.”
Mei Shu nodded with a heavy heart and sat back down.
With this little incident, Mei Shu looked uneasy for the rest of the evening.
On stage, Lin He was naturally beautiful, and now, after being carefully dressed by Feng Mo, she looked like a dancing elf in the ballroom, making it hard for anyone to look away from her.
After a song, thunderous applause erupted from the audience.
From now on, Lin He would live as Feng Mo’s daughter.
Mei Shu thought that this would be a good outcome for her..