Chapter 114: Gu Xiaoxian Was Taken Away (1st Update)
Chapter 114: Chapter 114: Gu Xiaoxian Was Taken Away (1st Update)
After Luo Susu left, Lin Xi felt it was necessary to acquire some basic piano knowledge.
So he didn’t immediately return to the dormitory but instead followed the campus signs to find the library.
Jiangnan University’s library, at first glance, gives an impression of being ancient, solid, and having a long history!
In terms of architecture, it’s not even the largest library in Chuzhou City, but in terms of the number and variety of books, it ranks in the top three in the entire south.
Walking into the library, Lin Xi could feel the dense scholarly atmosphere.
This kind of environment wasn’t particularly appealing to him.
He always believed that one doesn’t have to forcefully pursue extensive knowledge or profound insight, as long as they stick to their original intention: being happy is enough!
So for Lin Xi, what he currently wants to do is to improve his own skills, because only with strong ability can he pursue more.
Oh, you can’t say his pursuits are vulgar or intolerable.
For someone like you, who doesn’t even have the right to own anything, yet self-righteously stands on a moral high ground to belittle others.
Everyone has their own way of living, and Lin Xi is just that simple.
"Hello, on which floor are the piano books?" Lin Xi walked up to a staff member and asked.
"Third floor, turn left after entering, go to the end!" Perhaps because many people often come to ask, this person didn’t even lift his head and directly replied.
However, he was quite familiar with his work!
Lin Xi didn’t mind, found the stairs on the right, and climbed up to the third floor.
According to the staff’s instructions, Lin Xi quickly found the section for piano books.
"What book should I choose?"
Faced with several rows of related books, choosing a book became Lin Xi’s biggest problem now.
"Beyer Piano Elementary Tutorial"
"How to Improve Piano Performance Skills"
"Bastien Piano Basics"
"Chinese Classic Piano Pieces"
...
Lin Xi considered that he only needed basic knowledge, so that he wouldn’t be clueless when discussing or teaching later. As for the level of skill, of course, it relies on comprehension, which is the same in any field.
In the end, he chose the three books, "Beyer Piano Elementary Tutorial," "Bastien Piano Basics," and "Chinese Classic Piano Pieces."
These days, with nothing else to do, Xue Qin, the study committee member of Finance Class Six, wouldn’t be lying around like other classmates or partying outside.
To her, university, especially this library, was something unimaginable back home.
As an academic achiever, she loved reading all kinds of books from a young age, and her reading speed was several times faster than ordinary people.
During her twelve years at home, she had already swept through every bookstore in the county, and had no choice but to read on the computer. But e-books could never compare to the texture of paper books.
So, Jiangnan University’s library was simply paradise for her.
These past few days, except for eating, sleeping, and last night’s party, she had been staying in the library.
Xue Qin’s seat was by the window, and the row was empty. She had just finished reading the book in her hand and was about to get up to change it when she whispered, "What is he doing here?"
If it were before today, her impression of Lin Xi was extremely poor, but after last night, when he stepped in to perform in place of his classmates and won the admiration of many, her impression changed.
Because before that, no one in the class was willing to perform in place of someone else; the preparation time was too short, and going on stage meant sheer embarrassment!
Later, the class leader mentioned that Lin Xi privately contacted him, offering to perform.
So at that moment, she felt that this person wasn’t just about fighting; at least he had a sense of responsibility towards the class!
When she learned that Lin Xi was performing a piano piece, although she didn’t understand much or particularly love music, she felt the performance wouldn’t be great, especially since the piano princess had performed before.
Until Lin Xi performed, it was the first time in her life that she was truly moved by music.
Only after the performance did it occur to her that music could be so immersive!
It was at this point that her perception of Lin Xi, while not as starstruck as some of the other girls, improved significantly.
After all, talented people naturally have far more opportunities than ordinary ones.
The next moment, Xue Qin saw Lin Xi walking over, but his expression showed he didn’t recognize her, as if she were a stranger. He sat down in the empty seat across from her and laid down a stack of books.
Xue Qin, who had slightly raised her hand, put it down again, feeling a bit awkward.
This wasn’t Lin Xi’s fault; besides the life committee member Ding Yueqiu and the class leader Li Neng, he hadn’t paid attention to others at the class meeting, at most having a vague impression.
"The girl across seems a bit odd!" Lin Xi thought to himself. He did notice Xue Qin but simply didn’t recognize her.
Seeing her go to find books afterward, Lin Xi didn’t pay her any more attention and opened "Beyer Piano Elementary Tutorial" to start from there.
As soon as he opened it, the content on the first page was instantly ingrained in Lin Xi’s mind, like a passive input.
Lin Xi’s expression showed a hint of surprise; this was even stronger than a computer scan. A computer scan merely copies, but he could completely understand the meaning while inputting.
This was remarkable!
He remembered reading before, he could only skim through lines at a glance. Could this be the result of the Xuan Yuan Divine Dragon Technique breakthrough?
Thinking about it like this, his hearing indeed had a significant improvement that day.
"Does this mean I can finish all the books before noon?" Lin Xi looked at the stack of books on the table, thinking to himself.
The next moment, Lin Xi began flipping pages rapidly.
Swish, swish, swish, swish, swish...
"What is he doing?" At this moment, Xue Qin returned from a distance, watching Lin Xi’s strange behavior with some confusion.
After sitting down and observing for a while, she realized Lin Xi had come to the library to make a joke of himself, and couldn’t help but ask angrily,
"Hey, what are you doing?"
Lin Xi glanced up at Xue Qin, thinking this person was being a bit inexplicable. Couldn’t she see he was reading? But he still seriously replied,
"Reading books!"
After finishing his reply, Lin Xi had already finished the first book, picked up the second one, and continued flipping pages fast.
Xue Qin saw Lin Xi’s expression and his attitude towards reading, feeling that he had come to the library just to make a fool of himself.
Instantly, she felt angry, as her impression which changed last night, quickly turned bad again, and she coldly snort, moved to sit far away with her book.
"This person is quite peculiar!"
After making an exclamation, Lin Xi continued to flip through the pages.
Half an hour later, Lin Xi couldn’t help but stretch. All the books he took had been finished, though his head seemed a bit sore!
Did he read too much at once, reaching his limit?
"Let’s rest for a while and then find a few more to read!" Lin Xi rubbed his temples, feeling somewhat relieved.
While thinking about it, his phone rang several times.
Taking his phone out to have a look, it was a WeChat message from Peng Bo, seeming urgent!
Upon checking the message, Lin Xi’s face changed, and he muttered coldly, "Gu Xiaoxian has been taken away?"
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