Chapter 111 - Chapter 111: Music Theory
Chapter 111: Music Theory
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Gu Chen overheard Song Fan’s assessment of Fu Nian and commented, “I believe your violin skills are even better.”
Song Fan retorted, “These are two different instruments. How can you compare them?”
Gu Chen, however, disagreed. “We can still compare them, even though they’re different. We can gauge the skill level of the performer.”
Song Fan shook her head and replied, “I’m not attempting to prove anything.”
After the piano performance concluded, a crowd gathered around, applauding the talented pianist. Song Yin eagerly approached Fu Nian and praised, “Brother Fu Nian, your skills have improved once again.”
However, Fu Nian paid no heed to Song Yin and turned to Song Fan. “What do you think of my performance?”
“It was quite good,” Song Fan replied honestly.
Song Yin couldn’t tolerate this any longer. She smiled and remarked, “Brother Fu Nian, you’re being too harsh. My sister has never played the piano before, so of course, she can’t provide a proper assessment.”
Children from affluent families often learned to play musical instruments from a young age, even if they didn’t intend to pursue a musical career. Therefore, everyone was curious as to why Song Fan had never learned to play.
Song Yin eagerly added, “After all, Sister grew up in the village. There wouldn’t have been any musical instruments there.”
Fu Nian thought this was rather insensitive. He gripped Song Yin’s arm and whispered, “Stop talking.”
However, since the words were already spoken, everyone began to speculate and discuss in hushed tones why Song Fan would have grown up in the countryside.
Gu Chen rose from his seat and declared, “Second Miss Song, you’re mistaken.
I’ve heard Miss Song play the violin before, and her skills are on par with Fu Nian’s.”
Song Yin was skeptical. “How’s that possible? Brother Fu Nian learned from a world-renowned piano master.”
However, Gu Chen’s endorsement led most of the attendees to believe that Song Fan was indeed capable of playing the violin. After all, there was no reason for him to lie.
Gu Zhuo stood beside Fu Nian and whispered, “This is her true nature. Remember it well.”
Fu Nian was profoundly affected by this revelation. The Song Yin he had always known wasn’t like this. The cheerful and kind girl who discussed music theory with him would never exhibit such aggression.
Gu Zhuo proposed, “Since Second Young Miss Song finds it hard to believe, why don’t we ask Miss Song to perform a piece?”
Song Fan responded coldly, “I have no interest.”
She refused to be treated like a performing monkey, dragged out to play without her consent, which she considered an insult.
“So what if I don’t know how to play the violin? Several people here have mastered musical instruments, but they are all cultivating their artistic sensibilities,” Song Fan declared, sweeping her gaze around the room. “I am currently a physics teacher at Eke International High School. If any of you have physics questions, feel free to ask me.”
Her words carried a certain gravitas, causing those present to feel somewhat ashamed of themselves. They ridiculed others for their supposed shortcomings while neglecting their lack of expertise in various fields.
Seeing that Song Fan had become a physics teacher at such a young age, it was evident that she had achieved remarkable academic success. Curious individuals approached her to discuss physics problems.
Song Fan patiently engaged in discussions. Gradually, more people joined in, and a small crowd formed.
The attendees at this banquet were roughly Gu Zhuo’s age and had all attended university, making their knowledge levels conducive to engaging with Song Fan’s expertise.
Song Yin could only watch from the sidelines as Song Fan became the center of attention. Standing alone in isolation felt like a cruel joke. She glanced over and noticed Gu Zhuo approaching her. “Uncle Gu asked you to look after me.
You can’t just leave me here.”
Reluctantly, Gu Zhuo joined her, silently hoping for the banquet to conclude quickly and spare him further torment.
Song Fan had become the evening’s star attraction. Everyone was aware that the Song family’s eldest daughter was a physics genius.
One girl at the gathering was also studying physics, and they engaged in a lively conversation. Before leaving, the girl said, “We must meet up again in the future.’
Song Fan gladly exchanged contact information with the girl, as she had no reason to decline such a cute little girl.
This was a far cry from the spotlight that Song Yin had envisioned for herself. Instead, she found herself relegated to Song Fan’s background, with no one showing interest in her.
As the banquet concluded, Song Fan needed to depart as well. However, Song Yin held Gu Zhuo back, making it impossible for him to approach. Gu Chen, however, offered, “Why don’t I give you a ride back? I happen to have something to take care of in that area.”
Upon hearing Gu Chen’s words, Su Yang sighed inwardly. Song Fan resided in a residential neighborhood with no major companies nearby. Where could
Young Master possibly have any business?