Chapter Seventy-Six: Completely Beyond Imagination

[That’s indeed true…]
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The audience, who had initially been a little disgruntled, were suddenly convinced after being reminded by Song Waning’s fans. Gradually, they stopped commenting.
While the viewers were now content, the manager was inwardly terrified. Moving goods was dangerous in his eyes; one wrong lift and you could easily injure yourself.
Since Miss Song had been assigned here, he felt responsible for ensuring her safe return.
So, the manager specifically arranged for someone to help Song Waning with unloading. All morning, Song Waning simply pushed the cart back and forth. Far from feeling cold, she was soon covered in sweat.
At lunchtime, only Nan Yan’s team approached Li Weiwei to request a joint rehearsal.
Li Weiwei agreed immediately, giving them two hours, but to preserve the surprise for the evening’s program, she didn’t stream their rehearsal, leaving the online viewers in suspense.
Those who knew what was at stake reported to Li Weiwei the performance they would present that evening.
For example, both Jian Anan and Jiang Mingzhao chose to sing.
Jin Jianyi, who wasn’t skilled at anything in particular, also chose to sing—after all, anyone with a mouth could manage it.
Yun Ze and Nan Yan planned a duet: one would accompany on the piano and the other would sing.
What no one expected was that Wen Jingxing and Song Waning also reported to Li Weiwei at the last minute, requesting to perform as a duo.
The most astonishing part? One would play the pipa, and the other would play the jade flute.
[Wait, did I hear that right? Song Waning is going to play the pipa? Wasn’t she supposed to be the talentless beauty? How did she suddenly master this?]
[Um, I think you just register; no one checks if you can actually play. We won’t know until the performance if it’s genius or disaster.]
[I can accept Wen Shao having a talent, but Song Waning? How is that possible!?]
[She’s already so beautiful. If she’s talented, too, then fate really is unfair!]
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In fact, when Song Waning first told Wen Jingxing that she would play the pipa, she never intended to perform with him.
Wen Jingxing had originally wanted to sign up with a piano piece.
But after Song Waning mentioned her chosen piece, Wen Jingxing suddenly declared he could play the jade flute and could accompany her, which would make for a better performance.
Song Waning agreed, because with both instruments, the effect would indeed be exceptional.
In the novel’s plot, it was mentioned that Wen Jingxing had loved music since childhood, dabbling in various instruments and mastering each to some degree.

Song Waning thought to herself that a good partner was truly a blessing.
In truth, she just valued his large fanbase.
For this talent contest, Song Waning was determined to win. Since arriving in this world, she hadn’t fought for anything.
But for the sake of this generous prize, which would buy her six days of lazy freedom, Song Waning was finally prepared to showcase her lifelong skill from her previous life—playing the pipa.
With the decision made, the guests without partners returned to their tasks.
The partnered guests could choose any location to rehearse, but only had two hours before they had to return to their assigned duties.
The production team, not bothering to fetch props, simply drove the four to a music store. Before leaving, Li Weiwei told the sales assistant with authority, “Any expenses they incur, put it on my tab.”
The clerk obviously recognized Li Weiwei and nodded briskly, “Yes, Miss Li.”
[The director’s words really have the vibe of a strong female lead, haha!]
[Watch closely—your livestream is about to end!]
[Just wait and see. If you watch how Song Waning picks her pipa, you’ll know whether she knows what she’s doing.]
[Playing the pipa is nothing like singing or dancing. If you haven’t learned, you can’t even get a note out.]
[I can accept anyone else having a talent, but Song Waning? I just can’t believe it.]
[I agree. She’s been diligent lately, but everyone in the industry knows Song Waning is famously untalented. How could she possibly play the pipa?]
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Meanwhile, Song Waning was discussing song choices with Nan Yan.
Nan Yan said, “I plan to sing ‘Take Me Hand.’ It has a great rhythm and I love the lyrics. It’s the only song I know how to sing.”
She said this in English, which Song Waning didn’t understand at all, so she just nodded, “Really? Then I’ll listen to it later.”
“Great! I think you’ll like it.”
Just then, Yun Ze urged Nan Yan to hurry, so she waved goodbye to Song Waning.
Song Waning then turned to Wen Jingxing beside her. “Are you sure you can really play it? What if you can’t learn this piece?”
Naturally, Song Waning didn’t know any music from this world; every tune she knew had been forced on her by her royal father in her previous life as a princess.
Who would have thought the things she’d most resented as a child would become her secret weapon now?
The piece she’d reported to Li Weiwei was also from her previous life. Li Weiwei had looked puzzled after hearing the title and, upon searching online, found nothing of the sort.

Wen Jingxing, now being doubted, said nothing.
Since he had assured Song Waning that he could master the piece after seeing the score, he would keep his word.
He silently turned to inspect the jade flutes, but none satisfied him after much scrutiny.
Seeing him choosing instruments, Song Waning began examining the pipas.
After a while, the shop assistant, having followed them around, saw that neither had found anything to their liking.
Unable to stand it any longer, the assistant spoke up, “Our manager said that if customers can’t find a suitable instrument, we should take them to the second floor, where our store’s treasures are kept. I’m sure you’ll find something you like there! But... the price…”
Hearing about the store’s treasures, Song Waning was immediately intrigued.
Wen Jingxing waved his hand, “Put today’s bill under my name.”
The sales assistant’s smile instantly brightened. Instruments worthy of being called the store’s treasures were all extremely expensive. While she knew Miss Li would never refuse to pay, it still felt awkward to ask for so much money.
She doubted even Miss Li had anticipated how high the standards of these guests would be.
So, following the assistant upstairs, Song Waning and Wen Jingxing encountered Yun Ze and Nan Yan.
Nan Yan’s eyes lit up, “Waning, you’re here too?!”
“Yes. Did Yun Ze not find a piano he liked?”
Nan Yan shook her head, “He just asked the staff to recommend the most expensive piano.”
Had Li Weiwei been present, she would have been truly grateful to Yun Ze for that!
[Hahaha, I’m dying—didn’t expect Young Master Yun to be such a cash cow. He’s really going all out!]
[The instruments on the second floor really are another level, just as the clerk said.]
[Look! Look! Has Song Waning finally found an instrument she likes?!]
[Wen Jingxing is picking one too.]
[Judging by Yun Ze, he’s already made his choice.]
The new book is out—please support the first release. I wanted to update more, but work is so busy, sob sob… I’ll try my best to post more.
(End of this chapter)