Chapter 118: After breaking off the engagement Mr. Si chased his wife to the crematorium!
Chapter 118: Why isn't the second place awarded?
"Even so, I prefer the climax of Bai Muyao's piece. Setting aside the beginning and ending, the climax is truly inspiring!"
"I also like Bai Muyao's piece, but similarly, I only like the climax..."
As Li Yusha walked off the stage, she heard someone saying this. Her nails dug into her palms, but she maintained a calm demeanor, smiling and nodding to the crowd.
She couldn't deny that Bai Muyao's climax was indeed enjoyable, and her level of composition was definitely above hers!
Unfortunately, the beginning and ending fell short, leading her to second place.
Upon hearing the audience's appreciation for her piece, especially the climax, Bai Muyao felt happy and excited, feeling like she had stolen the limelight.
"Just now, the top eight winners have performed their winning pieces for everyone, and I believe everyone now has a better understanding of their rankings."
"Now it's time for the most important part of today's event—the award ceremony."
"Please welcome our renowned piano master, Teacher Cao, to present the honorary certificates to the winners from fourth to eighth place!"
The audience erupted into enthusiastic applause.
Cao Bin buttoned his suit and gracefully took the stage to present the certificates to the winners, taking photos with them.
After they left the stage, the host took the microphone again, saying, "Next, we have the president of the Piano Association, Qin Zhilan, to present the honorary trophies to the first to third place winners!"
The applause grew even louder, like thunder.
The third-place winner, Liu Feifei, the second-place winner, Bai Muyao, and the first-place winner, Li Yusha, left their seats and walked gracefully towards the stage.
They were all seventeen or eighteen years old, talented and outstanding in appearance, making them the highlights of the year.
As they approached, Bai Muyao waved and nodded to the crowd, also giving a nod to Li Yusha. However, Li Yusha seemed not to notice her gesture, not responding and instead waving and smiling at others.
Once on stage, Qin Zhilan presented the champion trophy to Li Yusha, the third-place trophy to Liu Feifei, and then looked at Bai Muyao with an extremely cold gaze.
That look was as sharp as a knife, as if she were looking at a thief!
The host was stunned for a moment, quickly trying to smooth things over, "President Qin, what do you mean? Do you think, after hearing Bai Muyao's performance just now, that she deserves a higher ranking?"
The host's words lightened the atmosphere. Those who had thought there was a problem with Bai Muyao's piece now breathed a sigh of relief, realizing it wasn't the case.
President Qin thought Bai Muyao's level was worthy of first place?!
Li Yusha, sitting nearby, instinctively tightened her grip on the championship trophy. Could it be that President Qin was going to publicly announce that Bai Muyao was more qualified for the championship?
"I'm asking you." Qin Zhilan didn't follow the host's lead but looked into Bai Muyao's eyes, asking each word, "Did you compose the piece you played just now all by yourself?"
Bai Muyao had already realized what was happening, feeling extremely nervous, her heart pounding, her whole body feeling weak. "Y-yes..."
"Meaning, every note, every melody in this piece, from beginning to end, was thought of by you alone, unrelated to anyone else?"
Bai Muyao was almost losing her balance; she didn't understand Qin Zhilan's meaning. Could it be that Qin Zhilan knew she had taken the climax from Ou Yan, so she was publicly questioning her?
No, it couldn't be. Who was Qin Zhilan? How could she know such a nobody like Ou Yan?
Unless Ou Yan had found her and told her something...
"President Qin, I don't know what others have told you." Bai Muyao decided to stick to denial; the best way to handle it now was to divert attention elsewhere!
"If it's because I admired you so much just now and wanted to be your disciple, and you thought I was being unrealistic and naive, I apologize."
Bai Muyao maintained the demeanor of a young lady, neither humble nor pushy, retreating to advance, "You said just now that you wouldn't accept disciples, and even if you did, you wouldn't accept anyone from our Bai family. I don't know what wrong our Bai family has done... But you're a senior, you have the right to choose your favorite disciples... I understand, and I don't force it, and I even feel that I'm not good enough to gain your favor."
"But just now, in front of so many people, you said I didn't deserve to wear Qinyan's clothes and jewelry. Perhaps you don't know, but you have always been my idol, and I have been working hard to learn the piano just to get closer to you..."
With just a few words, she portrayed President Qin as impolite, bullying the younger generation, and being proud and arrogant!
Qin Zhilan was seeing such a little white flower for the first time, so young yet so cunning, with a deep city!
"I didn't expect President Qin to be like this. Bai Muyao worked so hard to learn the piano just to get closer to her, and she not only refuses to mentor her but also says such hurtful things publicly. How sad Bai Muyao must be feeling?"
"I think Bai Muyao looks great in Qinyan's clothes. Is President Qin being too controlling? What business is it of hers what others wear or what jewelry they put on?"
"President Qin not only doesn't mentor and help the younger generation but also deliberately embarrasses them in such an important occasion..."
"I think President Qin lacks manners..."
"Bai Muyao has a strong mentality. After all, she's a young lady from a wealthy family, and her upbringing and tolerance are different from ordinary people..."
Most of the audience was praising Bai Muyao.
Bai Muyao, seeing how she had turned the situation around with just a few words, looked at President Qin with a hint of provocation in her eyes.
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