Chapter 362 - International Music Competition

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

Old Lady Mu hadn’t doted on Mu Xue for nothing for the past twenty years. In the end, she had no choice but to agree.

Mu Xue squeezed herself into the bed to sleep with Old Lady Mu, completely unaware that a person had quietly come to the door and left.

Shao Qiyang hadn’t expected to hear Mu Xue say that she liked him. Initially, he had only thought that since Mu Xue was having a difficult time and he also wanted to get others off his back, the two of them would just make do with each other.

At least, they were from the same village and knew each other well. He had things to talk to her about, unlike all the other girls.

He hadn’t expected Mu Xue to like him.

“You have good taste.” Shao Qiyang whistled as he returned home.

Everyone had their weaknesses and strengths. Shao Qiyang and Mu Xue had both experienced a lot. They had met too early, but now was indeed the right time for them.

The news of Shao Qiyang and Mu Xue’s engagement spread very quickly, and even the date of their wedding was set. Although it was quite rushed, from the engagement to the wedding, they didn’t skip any formalities.

Since Zhao Lan was useless, as his sister-in-law, Mu Jingzhe represented Shao Qiyang’s family and completed the process under Li Zhaodi’s guidance.

Neither Old Lady Mu nor Mu Xue’s parents had expected this day to come.

Shao Qiyang was about to get married. As the eldest brother, Eldest Brother Shao didn’t say anything or even go as a guest. Instead, Zhao Lan was carried over by others.

After the engagement, Shao Qiyang and Mu Xue talked and decided that they wouldn’t do anything for Zhao Lan besides take her to the hospital for treatment.

Zhao Lan was taken to the hospital for a checkup, but the results weren’t good. Treatment had been delayed for too long, and she couldn’t be treated anymore. Zhao Lan would have to spend the rest of her life in bed.

Shao Qiyang had done his best for her. After taking Zhao Lan back to Eldest Brother Shao’s house, he made preparations for the wedding.

After some discussion, they decided to get married in the county city. Mu Xue also considered teaching at the county city elementary school. She had been attending night school for the past two years, so this was still possible.

Shao Qihai was very happy that Shao Qiyang was getting married. He almost drank too much on the day of the wedding.

Mu Jingzhe brought the five kids to help. Little Bei even asked Mu Xue in a particularly wicked manner, “Little Aunt, do you know how to wash clothes now? Or do you need Uncle to wash them for you?”

Mu Xue’s face turned red. “I know how to wash and cook, but what’s wrong with letting your uncle wash them?”

Little Bei giggled. “Nothing. As long as Uncle is willing.”

Shao Dong stroked Little Bei’s head. “Didn’t I bring you three gifts? There’s a washing machine, a refrigerator, and a television. Why would you stress about washing clothes?”

The five kids remembered how well Shao Qiyang had treated them previously, so they were especially generous with their wedding gifts.

Everyone was relaxed. While Mu Xue was joking around with the children, she suddenly apologized to Mu Jingzhe.

“Why are you apologizing all of a sudden?” Mu Jingzhe was stunned.

“I just wanted to say something.” Mu Xue gritted her teeth. “I was insensible when I was young, and what happened later… I won’t do it again.”

Mu Jingzhe acknowledged this and didn’t say anything else. It was actually quite good that Mu Xue hadn’t become as evil as the characters in novels or television dramas after her engagement had been annulled.

After Shao Qiyang and Mu Xue got married, Shao Qiyang’s courier business suddenly soared and its sales skyrocketed.

Old Lady Mu perked up. She said that Mu Xue had brought her husband prosperity and clapped back at the people who had once laughed at Mu Xue.

At first, everyone said that it was a coincidence, but after the wedding, Shao Qiyang’s business started doing really well. Furthermore, it was presented with other opportunities, which successfully shut everyone up.

Later on, Shao Qiyang’s business kept growing bigger and bigger, but all this started when he married Mu Xue. Old Lady Mu and the rest said that this was because Mu Xue had been born for riches. She didn’t directly marry into a rich family, but she could create her own prosperous life.

Mu Jingzhe could only sigh with emotion. The female protagonist was indeed still the female protagonist. She was really impressive. Although she couldn’t confirm that this had only happened because of Mu Xue, it still sounded like a fantasy.

However, this was something that would happen later. After Shao Qiyang and Mu Xue got married, Xiao Wu received a letter that proposed a challenge.

The person challenging him was the little genius who had competed with Xiao Wu for the Best Movie Score Award. His name was Conan, and he wasn’t a famous detective, but he couldn’t take a defeat lying down. Previously, Xiao Wu had won the Best Movie Score Award, and he wanted to compete with Xiao Wu again. Unfortunately, he had been ignored and rejected. This time, he finally found an opportunity.

At the end of March, the fourth ‘Sound of Music’ International Music Competition was about to be held. This was an influential music competition recognized worldwide. Many musicians from around the world would participate.

Unlike special musical instrument competitions, such as piano competitions, the ‘Sound of Music’ International Music Competition focused on one’s performance, as well as the composition of music. This suited original composers like Xiao Wu and Conan.

After Conan signed up for the competition, he issued a challenge in the newspapers, forcing Xiao Wu to participate so that one of them could be pronounced the winner.

In the past, very few people in the country had learned to play musical instruments, so very few people participated in international music competitions. Those who did well in these competitions wouldn’t get too high a ranking either. Very few people in the country knew about this, but since a challenge had been issued, the news would definitely spread in the country.

He also sent a letter to Xiao Wu. In order to prevent Xiao Wu from finding an excuse to skip school, he even pushed for the music competition to be held in China during the preliminary round, which was also an elimination round. When the time came, based on the situation, the finals would be held in China or another location.

Previously, although some of the most influential music competitions would be held in different countries, they had never been held in China, not even the preliminary round. He did this because he was afraid that Xiao Wu wouldn’t participate.

However, Conan was actually overthinking. Xiao Wu had never thought of participating in the competition before, but now that he had been suddenly challenged, his interest was piqued.

Xiao Wu agreed to participate without hesitation. Mu Jingzhe also supported him. It was good to compete with powerful peers. They had even decided to go overseas, but it turned out that the preliminary round would be held in China.

That was great. They wouldn’t have to go overseas to compete then.

Just like that, the matter was settled. Mu Jingzhe read up on some of the musical competitions, both domestic and international, especially those with great influence.

The ‘Sound of Music’ International Music Competition was one of the most influential international competitions. Ranking well in it implied that one had great ability. In the future, it would help greatly both in school and in other aspects.

If one participated in such competitions often and obtained high rankings a few times, everyone would be convinced of their ability in the future.

Xiao Wu indeed needed this experience and qualifications. Mu Jingzhe asked Xiao Wu to prepare well before the competition.

The competition would be held in Ocean City. When many people in the country heard of it, those who were qualified to sign up did.

Ocean City also placed great importance on this competition. Since such a competition was held in China, it would be a good opportunity for everyone to get to know the rapidly developing countries. It would help everyone cast aside their prejudices.

Ocean City had chosen a venue for the competition. Later on, it was decided that a television station and radio station would film and record the entire process.. The radio station would broadcast it live, and the television station would also broadcast it as soon as possible.