Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
âIt wasnât easy for me to be nominated for the Tchaikovsky Plano Competition. Of course, Iâll have to join the finals. If thereâs still a second season, I just ask that you consider me,â Xu Wangzhi said.
He was flexible and easy to communicate with. He understood the production teamâs difficulties, which made the director really like him.
He patted Xu Wangzhiâs shoulder. âAlright. If I produce a new show next time, Iâll definitely invite you over.â
Although these words were superficial, the director said them sincerely.
Brother Tang was very disappointed. Xu Wangzhi hooked his arm around his shoulder. âLetâs go and have supper! My treat!â
Chengyu was practicing the piano. He glanced at the situation here, retracted his gaze, and continued practicing.
Five days later.
Qiao Weiyang was finishing her piano practice when Su Zhuoqian called.
âIâll pick you up for dinner tonight.â âIâm with Aunt Lin.â
âI know. Iâll pick you guys up together.â
Qiao Weiyang nodded and packed her things with Lin Shuhui.
The two of them went downstairs. Su Zhuoqianâs car was waiting at the side.
When he saw them, Su Zhuoqian went forward to open the car door for them.
Their dinner didnât take long.
After eating, Su Zhuoqian said, âAunt Lin and Weiyang, you guys donât have anything to do later, right?â
âYes, I think so. Aunt Lin, what about you?â
âNo, but Iâd better go back. You young people can go play.â Lin Shuhui thought that he had arranged for an activity.
âAunt Lin, you have to accompany us tonight,â Su Zhuoqian said.
Since he had already said so, Lin Shuhui could not refuse and could only agree.
The three of them walked to the center of the hotel together. Qiao Weiyang looked forward and saw the eye-catching words in the huge atrium.
Everything else was covered and not revealed.
However, she immediately understood what this meant.
It was one thing to hear Su Zhuoqian mention it in the past, but it was another to see the venue now.
She turned to look at Su Zhuoqian in surprise and met his gentle gaze.
âSo⦠itâs really confirmed?â
Qiao Weiyang could not hide her joy.
The Tchaikovsky Piano Competition was really going to be held here!
Su Zhuoqianâs deep eyes were filled with a gentle smile as he nodded gently.
He reached out to catch Qiao Weiyang, who was jumping with joy. He lowered his head and looked at her. âTime is short, but fortunately, Iâve coordinated things between all parties. Itâs confirmed.â
âThatâs great! Thank you!â Qiao Weiyang looked up and met his gaze.
The waves in her heart surged. It was impossible, but he had made it possible. Every bit of his hard work was filled with endless love for her.
Qiao Weiyang looked at him. Su Zhuoqian leaned over to kiss her, touching the corner of her lips. The overly sweet taste made him explore further to taste and take.
Lin Shuhui stood at the side. Actually, she could also tell the situation at the event location. She knew that Su Zhuoqian had made good on his promise to Qiao Weiyang.
She looked kindly, lovingly, and dotingly at the couple who were kissing in front of her. Joy welled up in her heart. She was glad to see the happiness that Qiao Weiyang had now, which was what she had hoped for.
Sensing Lin Shuhuiâs gaze, Qiao Weiyang realized that Aunt Lin was still standing here.
She separated from Su Zhuoqian, a trace of embarrassment flashing across her face.
Zhou Lang quickly walked over. âPresident Su, Young Madam.â
âIs everything done?â Su Zhuoqianâs voice quickly regained its clarity.
âYes, everything is settled here,â he said with a smile. âThereâs no problem at all.
âItâs been hard on you.â Qiao Weiyang saw that he was travel-worn and knew that he must have contributed a lot to this matter.
Zhou Lang smiled and said, âIâm just running errands. President Su is the one who has been working hard. He really spent a lot of effort to get this matterâ¦â
As he spoke, he felt Su Zhuoqianâs gaze on him. Zhou Langâs back trembled. He knew that Su Zhuoqian did not like to pretend to be pitiful in front of Qiao Weiyang, so he immediately added, âBut fortunately, President Suâs hard work was worth it. We definitely got more than we gave. Everyone is very satisfied with this outcome.â
How could Qiao Weiyang not understand Su Zhuoqianâs thoughts?
She nodded gently and turned to look at Su Zhuoqian. âHubby, youâve worked hard too.â
The recording of Piano Story was underway.
As Xu Wangzhi could not participate in the later recordings, he should be leaving at this time.
The director was reluctant, but there was nothing he could do.
Xu Wangzhi also knew that it would be difficult for him, so he said, âDirector, itâs okay. Letâs leave it at that.â
The director did not deal with him according to the rules of elimination. Instead, Xu Wangzhi would withdraw from the competition.
Therefore, this time, the director would give Xu Wangzhi enough screen time.
Xu Wangzhi was not at fault. Retreating from the competition was the best outcome for him.
On Chengyuâs side, the recording was already over. He got off the stage. A group of people held him in their arms and walked toward the lounge. Some handed him water, while others handed him towels.
Xu Wangzhi took a deep breath and moved his fingers. He picked up the water bottle and took another sip.
He looked at the stage with a determined gaze and walked toward it.
âWangzhi, wait!â Brother Tang rushed over.
Xu Wangzhi stopped in his tracks. âWhatâs the hurry?â
âItâs Weiyang. I donât know what itâs about. She called twice. It looks like itâs something urgent.â
âIâll take it. Tell the director to wait two minutes.â
Xu Wangzhi was worried that something had happened to Lin Shuhui. He immediately picked it up. Qiao Weiyangâs beautiful and infectious voice sounded.
Xu Wangzhi heard her words clearly, but he was stunned for a moment as if he did not understand the meaning of that sentence.
âWhat did you say?â he asked again.
âI said that the finals of the Tchaikovsky Plano Competition will be held in Jingdu City. We donât need to go to France anymore. Your schedule can also be effectively arranged and adjusted.â
Only then did Xu Wangzhi react and burst into laughter. âI understand, I understand. Thank you.â
Although he didnât know why it was like this, since it was Qiao Weiyang who called to inform him, he knew that it was very likely Qiao Weiyang who did it.
As for why she did it and how she did it, Xu Wangzhi didnât probe further. However, after interacting with Qiao Weiyang during this period of time, he had long known that Qiao Weiyang wasnât just an ordinary artiste.
Hearing Xu Wangzhiâs sudden burst of laughter, the people on Chengyuâs side looked over.
Someone muttered, âIs he crazy?
âWith so many things weighing on him, itâs normal for him to go crazy. Leave him alone..â