Chapter 35: Chapter 35

Wei Jiu’er smiled even more brightly and said, “Since Qingyue is so modest, then I’ll go first.”

She sat down at the piano, took a moment to gather her emotions, and her fingers began to move.

Although playing the piano was just a hobby, she had been playing for a full eight years, so her technique was naturally not bad. However, she had gotten used to showing off, and playing the piano felt emotionless, almost mechanical and stiff.

When the piece ended, everyone applauded.

Wei Jiu’er looked at Shen Qingyue with a proud expression on her face and said, “It’s your turn.”

Shen Qingyue stood up, smoothed out the wrinkles on her skirt, and sat down on the soft stool. She sat up straight, with a slender swan-like neck, and her fair and delicate fingers lifted and fell, producing beautiful melodies.

The melody had a calm and peaceful tone, and everyone present was completely immersed in the lingering music. Even those who did not understand music could not snap out of it for a long time. Even Qin Zhen was somewhat stunned.

He had known Shen Qingyue for so many years, but he never knew she could play the piano. It seemed like he did not really understand her.

When the piece ended, the banquet hall erupted in thunderous applause.

“Oh, Shen Qingyue is so good at playing the piano! Why haven’t we seen it before?”

“Although I don’t understand the piano, it still looks amazing.”

“If she didn’t put all her energy into chasing men in the past, her skills would have been even better!” These words were spoken by someone who understood music, and it was a pity for Shen Qingyue.

Listening to everyone’s jokes and praises, Wei Jiu’er clenched her teeth and reluctantly complimented, “Qingyue, you played really well.”

Shen Qingyue smiled brightly and said, “It’s just average, not comparable to Miss Wei’s eight years of practice.”

Wei Jiu’er was infuriated, and she turned to look at Qin Zhen, seeking consolation. But she saw Qin Zhen staring at Shen Qingyue, just like everyone else!

Shen Qingyue returned to Chen Ying’s side, and Chen Ying raised her thumb generously and said, “Awesome! I can see someone’s face turning green, yet they’re still trying to maintain composure. Their shamelessness can’t compare.”

Hearing this, Wei Jiu’er glared at Chen Ying secretly.

Chen Ying simply flipped her middle finger at her.

Wei Jiu’er became even angrier. If she did not have to maintain a cultured image, she would have torn into Chen Ying already!

A classmate reminded, “Chen Ying, can you tone it down a bit? Be careful not to get hit.”

Chen Ying hooked her arm around Shen Qingyue’s and said proudly, “Both of us have fiery temperaments, who would dare to provoke me?”

Shen Qingyue pushed her away and said, “Sis, are you praising me or mocking me?”

The classmate said, “But honestly, Qingyue, you had quite a temper in the past. I still remember in the summer vacation of our sophomore year when a troublemaker from outside the school kept bothering you. You brought people and gave him a good beating, and he never showed up again.”

Another classmate chimed in, “With Qingyue’s temper back then, if it wasn’t for Grandpa Shen’s restraint, you would have taken the school bully’s position!”

“I agree with that. I feel like you’ve become much more restrained now. Did you turn over a new leaf after getting married?” As soon as the person said that, they quickly covered their mouth.

Shen Qingyue had just divorced, and she brought that up. Wasn’t that poking at her wound? But she really felt that Shen Qingyue had become too gentle now. If it were Wei Jiu’er with her sarcastic remarks from before, she would have received a slap and been told to shut up.

Shen Qingyue casually smiled and said, “Back then, I was indulged by Grandpa, so I dared to act recklessly. In the past year, I’ve been bullied in various ways every day, so naturally, my temper has become more restrained.”

“Who has the audacity to bully you? Grandpa Shen is still here. Aren’t they afraid of getting their legs broken?”

The people around them felt a bit awkward after hearing that. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

It was quite obvious whom Shen Qingyue was referring to. Qin Zhen had just divorced Shen Qingyue and immediately started accompanying Wei Jiu’er everywhere. Tonight, he was by Wei Jiu’er’s side the whole time and did not exchange a single word with Shen Qingyue. They were not blind, and they could see something.

Everyone quickly shifted to other topics, after all, some choices were made by Shen Qingyue herself, and they had no right to say anything.

…

After the event ended, Shen Qingyue and Chen Ying walked out together.

The elevator doors were about to close when Chen Ying hurriedly ran over and held them open. As a result, she saw Qin Zhen and Wei Jiu’er inside.

Chen Ying wanted to wait for the next elevator, but Shen Qingyue had already walked in, so she had no choice but to follow.

Next to Wei Jiu’er, a woman with heavy makeup suddenly asked her, “When are you and President Qin getting married? Don’t forget to inform me. It’s the happy ending of a love affair. I must go and give my blessings.”

The woman’s name was Zhang Lili, and she was a good friend of Wei Jiu’er in high school. By bringing up this topic suddenly, she wanted to make Shen Qingyue feel uncomfortable.

Wei Jiu’er looked at Qin Zhen with some shyness and said, “I have just reconciled with Zhen. We don’t have any plans for marriage at the moment. It depends on his arrangements, and I’m ready anytime.”

She looked at Qin Zhen with a hint of anticipation in her eyes.