After lunch, Gu Jiuci headed straight to the music building to continue practicing. When she passed by the first floor, a snippet of a piano and violin duet reached her ears. Gu Jiuci couldn't resist stopping to listen more closely. A sour and bitter taste rose in her heart.Suddenly, the harmonious melody was broken by an unharmonious tone which caused the music to abruptly stop. Gu Jiuci reflexively approached the door."Si Chen, I'm sorry! I keep making mistakes in this piece!"Was it the girl's voice from the classroom?At this point, a boy's voice rang out."Should we change the piece? To a simpler one?""We can't do that. The one from X-Elite High School will definitely be a high difficulty piece. If we choose something easy, we'll lose!"Gu Jiuci couldn't help but feel anxious on Si Chen's behalf. Given the girl's ability, she probably couldn't finish the piece."Don't be anxious, we'll do it slowly. There's still time. We can do it."Si Chen's tired voice came from the
The other boy sighed and said, "No, there's no time. The program has already been submitted. Our two schools are already in competition, and this is the Battle of the Roses after all!"If we change the program, it's the same as admitting that besides Si Chen, we don't have anyone good enough. It would be the same as admitting defeat.""Then what do we do?"At this moment, the sound of a violin came from upstairs. The sound was mournful and delicate, each moment joined together flawlessly."Eh? I didn't know there was such a good violin player at our school!""Same! I've never heard them before!""Given this person's skill, they should make a good partner for Si Chen, right?""Yes, yes, yes. I think it could work. Shall we go upstairs and see who it is?"The students' eyes lit up with surprise at the same time. Everyone was restless, but Si Chen abruptly interrupted with a cold expression on her face."No!""Why not?"Everyone was very confused."Since the program has been s
"Alright. Those that have their clothes, quickly go to the change rooms and change."The teacher clapped their hands to hurry the students. Gu Jiuci's thoughts were interrupted and she rose to go to the change room.In the classroom, a girl who had just finished handing out the clothes suddenly asked, "Eh? Where did the set of clothes that was below standard go?""Did anyone see it?""I didn't. Why is there an extra set of up-to-standard clothes?""Crap, the seams on the skirt in that set are about to split. If it gets caught on something, the skirt will fall apart!" the girl said in an anxious voice.The students who had handed out the clothes started to panic.This won't do. We have to quickly tell everyone and find that set of clothes.""We can't do that, for there's no time. Besides, it's just a split seam. As long as the girl doesn't make any vigorous movements, it'll be fine. Stop making a big deal out of nothing!" Jiang Min suddenly said in a loud voice."Besides, if th
"What's it got to do with you?" Gu Jiuci said coldly as she swept an impatient gaze over Ji Weiran.Not only did Ji Weiran not get angry, but she let out a long "oh"."It looks like the rumors were true. You and Si Chen really have split. Are you still partnering with her for the celebration in the afternoon?"When the subject of the duet came up Gu Jiuci remained silent and didn't speak."That's to say, Si Chen's duet partner isn't you?"Ji Weiran suddenly laughed out loud."Looks like I'm fated to win this year's Battle of the Roses!"Gu Jiuci abruptly stood up from the chair. "So the person competing against Si Chen is you?""Of course, it's me. However, I've already found a duet partner that's just as good as she is. It's a pity she doesn't have a partner as good as you!"Gu Jiuci, I lost out to you two in the last year of middle school. This time, I will make you two lose tragically!"Ji Weiran laughed coldly as she made her threat, then she turned and left.Gu Jiuci st
"Ci, the student association still has things that need to do. I'll be going now."Xu Yun'er hurriedly found an excuse and left. Gu Jiuci couldn't be bothered to mind her.By this time, the assembly hall was full of students. The girls around her also began to chatter amongst themselves."I heard many important alumni were coming this time!""I don't care about any important alumni. I only care about whether the most handsome man in the imperial capital is coming or not."A starry-eyed girl propped her face on her hands."Are you talking about the richest man in the imperial capital, the chairman of Huo Corporations, Huo Mingche? He's such a busy man that he doesn't even have time for interviews from international magazines. How could he possibly come to a high school celebration?""Can't I dream? It's not a crime to daydream. I've prepared two phones so I can take videos if the time comes. Maybe I can even set up a chance meeting..."The starry-eyed girl let her imagination ru
Even the teacher grew nervous as they listened to the discussion around them."Miss Gu, have you memorized the speech?"Gu Jiuci stood up and stretched, then she patted the teacher on the shoulder."Relax. It's fine."But after she said this, they became even more worried..."Next, please welcome the valedictorian of S-Elite High School, Gu Jiuci!"The moment the MC finished speaking, Gu Jiuci slowly mounted the stage as everyone looked on.As she took the last step, she suddenly reached casually behind her head and tugged loose her hair tie. Thousands of strands of silk-like hair fell like a waterfall down her back. It was as if an idol filter had been placed over her and her surroundings. In an instant, she became a stunning sight."Ah, this girl is so beautiful!""Even the prettiest girl in our school, Ji Weiran, isn't this pretty, right?"The boys of X-Elite High School stared with fixation and let out low sighs. The reaction was enthusiastic and obvious.The students an
"How embarrassing it must be to have your skirt split open in front of thousands of teachers and students!"Gu Jiuci's first reaction was to quickly use her hand to cover the hole, but the skirt was one piece of cloth and the split rapidly widened until the entire skirt was about to fall apart.In a moment of panic, she thought about bending down, but her new shoes made her slip and she lost her balance. Her entire person fell toward the ground."It's over!"Gu Jiuci closed her eyes tight, ready to welcome the most embarrassing moment of two lifetimes when suddenly, a warm jacket fell out of the sky and covered her!Afterward, a large hand supported her waist and pulled her against a firm chest.Gu Jiuci opened her eyes in surprise and met Huo Mingche's deep gaze.This scene was very much like that of an idol drama. The image of them hugging like that was wonderfully romantic and it also drove some people mad with jealousy.Jiang Min stamped her foot in anger and turned to walk
After changing, Gu Jiuci returned via a side door. At this time, performances for the school celebration were happening on stage, but everyone's gaze still immediately landed on her.Gu Jiuci shrugged helplessly. She wanted to be low-key... but her skills didn't allow her!Under everyone's eyes, Gu Jiuci returned to her original seat.As of right now, the news of her engagement to Huo Mingche had not been made public, so she hadn't planned to demonstrate it at school.Her present seat was to the back and she couldn't even see the back of the devil's head.However, after hearing the devil's "came to listen to your speech", she had to admit that she was a little happy."Ci, your scene just then was too perfect!"Lu Xiaosang sidled over and handed her phone over for Gu Jiuci to see."Not a bad picture, send me a copy."Gu Jiuci nodded happily.Lu Xiaosang quickly sent the photo to her WeChat. Gu Jiuci had a spontaneous thought and immediately, secretly passed the photo to the de