Chapter 24
Face Slapping
Disciple? Ji Xing did not expect this. He sized up Yunbao. Although she looked very similar to Gu Teng, learning music required talent. He did not know how far Yun Bao’s ability could go.
“Don’t worry, Yunbao is very talented!” Old Master Gu seemed to have seen through Ji Xing’s worry. “Previously, when we went to the music restaurant for a meal, Yunbao only listened to the tune once and could replicate it.”
Ji Xing was a little surprised. If what Old Master Gu said was true, she was really a prodigy.
“Then let me give it a try!”
Ji Xing sat in front of the piano. In order to test if it was real or fake, Ji Xing only played a simple song, “Jasmine Flower”. The tune slowly entered everyone’s ears, fresh and lively. It was very pleasant to the ears.
“Yunbao, it’s your turn!” Ji Xing carried Yunbao to the chair. He was afraid that Yunbao did not know the pitch, so he specially told her where to place her fingers.
As soon as he finished speaking, a melody instantly appeared. Unlike Ji Xing’s proficiency, Yun Bao’s “Jasmine Flower” had a kind of childish joy. Although Yun Bao’s fingers were short, they were abnormally agile, stunning everyone present.
“Impressive!” Ji Xing could not help but cheer for Yunbao after she finished playing, but he could not help but wonder if Yunbao had practiced in advance. Thus, he improvised a small chord. The beautiful melody made people feel as if they were in the quiet moonlight.
It was Yunbao’s turn again. The little girl sat in front of the piano, as if trying to recall the melody just now. Ji Xing was about to help Yunbao when he heard a familiar melody.
The girl played even more smoothly, and even made Ji Xing feel a wave of sadness. After the song ended, Ji Xing realized that he was actually crying. She completely reflected the feelings he had when he was composing, nostalgia, unwillingness, regret… And the performer was actually a four-year-old girl, which shocked Ji Xing.
“I’ll accept this student!” Ji Xing said excitedly. “No! I should say that I’ll be teaching her some piano basics. Then, it’s time for us to learn from each other!”
“Acknowledge him as your teacher!” Old Master Gu was also extremely happy. Having her daughter inherit her interest, Gu Teng must have had the same thoughts when she named Yunbao!
“Hello, Teacher!” Yunbao bowed to Ji Xing solemnly.
“Alright, my little student. It’s very tiring to learn the piano. Can Yunbao hold on?”
“Yes! Yunbao likes piano very much!”
“Okay.” Ji Xing reached out and patted Yunbao’s little head.
Chang Li had been squatting at the door and waiting. She could not hear any sound from inside the house. She did not care if people passing by looked at her strangely. She thought that as long as Ji Xing saw her, he would definitely take her in as a student. Then, she would come and slap these people’s faces!
The door finally opened and Ji Xing walked out with a smile on his face.
“Teacher Ji! Hello! I’m Chang Li, who won first place in the young pianist competition last year. I wonder if you can take me as your disciple?” Chang Li jumped out and almost fell because she had been squatting for a long time.
“You are?” Ji Xing had no impression of the person in front of him, but he remembered the competition last year very clearly.
During the finals, the organizers insisted on internally selecting the champion. Ji Xing could not accept this method, so he forfeited. He did not pay attention to what happened after that. Now, it seemed that the girl in front of him was the champion.
Ji Xing had always disliked people who got in through back doors, so he did not treat Chang Li well.
“Young pianist competition?” Ji Xing chuckled. “I don’t approve of this award, so let’s talk some other time.”
Ji Xing completely disregarded Chang Li’s pride as he walked around her and left with Yunbao.
Many people had gathered around because they wanted to see Ji Xing. Some of them recognized Chang Li and knew that she was usually a proud person. She looked down on others just because she was a so-called pianist prodigy. Now that she had been slapped in the face, they felt much better.
Chang Li’s ears were sharp. She seemed to have heard Yunbao call Ji Xing teacher. She, who had already been slapped in the face in public, was even more furious. Her hands were tightly clenched into fists. It was this Gu Yun again!
Yunbao was led to the banquet venue by Ji Xing. She looked around but could not find Gu Zi.
“Where’s Sister?” Yunbao tugged at Gu Lin. “Eldest Uncle, do you know where Sister is?”