Below the stage, Qin Xue’s expression became uglier and uglier. However, Xing Li, who did not understand the piano at all, comforted her, “Xiao Xue, don’t worry. This girl’s performance is definitely not as good as yours.”
As soon as these words were spoken, a middle-aged man sitting in front of Xing Li turned around and asked, “Do you know this student on stage?”
“I do. She is my daughter too.”
When the man heard this, his expression immediately became respectful. He said in surprise, “Hello, I’m the director of the piano department of the Music Academy. My surname is Feng. Your daughter is really very talented in the piano, so I sincerely suggest that she can transfer her major to learn piano. I’ll take her in as my last disciple and guarantee to teach her hand-to-hand. In addition, I guarantee that I’ll be responsible for all the tuition fees and textbook fees in the future.” He was a professional, so he could naturally tell that Qin Ran’s performance was perfect.
When Xing Li heard that the other party was a director, she immediately perked up. However, she said, “My daughter plays the piano very well. Why don’t you specially teach her? I guarantee that she will definitely bring glory to you in the future.” As Xing Li spoke, she pulled Qin Xue’s hand over.
Director Feng had taught a lot of pianists privately although he taught at Q University. Qin Xue had long heard of Director Feng because she had learned piano since she was young. If she was lucky enough to become his disciple, she would have a decent title in the future.
“Is this also your daughter?” Director Feng had been sitting below the stage and had also seen Qin Xue’s performance. Her performance was considered outstanding, but compared to Qin Ran on stage, she was still far inferior.
Xing Li nodded excitedly. “Yes, my daughter is very obedient and sensible. You will definitely not lose out if you take her in as your disciple.”
Qin Xue’s hope was ignited when she saw Director Feng ask about her. She looked at him excitedly. “Director, I’ve been learning the piano since I was young and have won many domestic awards.”
When Director Feng heard this, he smiled and said, “I don’t care if she’s obedient and sensible when I take in disciples, nor do I care if she has received any awards. I only have two thresholds, talent and affinity. Your daughter doesn’t have talent.” When Director Feng said this, he sighed softly.
Qin Xue, who had been surrounded by flowers and applause since she was young, immediately teared up when she was said to have no talent.
When Director Feng saw this, he added, “Looks like there’s no affinity.”
Qin Xue could no longer hold it in. She blinked and tears fell.
When Xing Li saw this, her heart ached for her daughter. She thought to herself that since Director Feng had such poor taste, she might as well not be his disciple.
On the stage, Qin Ran had already finished performing the piano. It stopped abruptly at the ups and downs, leaving the audience with only the desire to continue. She stood up and walked to the middle of the stage. A beam of stage light shone on her as she bent down to take a bow.
At that moment, it was as if she was a fairy that had descended from the sky, her entire body emitting light.
In the auditorium, applause rumbled for a long time.
After Qin Ran finished her performance, she went backstage. Su Nan and Xia He had already prepared mineral water and snacks.
“Ranran, drink some water. I’ll massage your legs,” Xia He said and was about to do it.
That enthusiasm scared Qin Ran so much that she didn’t dare to sit down. She said bluntly, “Isn’t it just a show? Do you have to do this?”
“Of course! You were focused on performing on stage and didn’t see the exaggerated expressions of the students below the stage. You’ve really done our class proud this time,” Su Nan said with a smile.
“Not to mention classmates, I think the professors from the music department sitting in the front row are also impressed by you. They look at you with admiration.” Xia He agreed and stuffed a bag of potato chips into Qin Ran’s hand.
Qin Ran didn’t notice the reactions of her classmates and teachers, nor did she care much about it. However, she felt very comfortable that she could successfully complete the performance and not embarrass the class.
Before the three of them could chat to their heart’s content, they saw Xing Li pulling Qin Xue backstage.
Before the party started, Qin Xue came over to provoke her. Su Nan still remembered it for her best friend. How could she not ridicule her now that the other party had taken the initiative to come to her door?