Chapter 433


    Chapter 433 Never Let Him Qualify for the Competition


    “We can go to the venue now! Let’s go!”


    Cynthia urged everyone to go to their seats in the audience area. Cecelia went out with the group and


    encountered the Shawns in the corridor: Roger with his wife Winnie and their son Hubert, along with


    Moore, Ivone, and Camelia.


    Hubert, also one of thepetitors, looked dashing in his little suit.


    “Captain Shawn!”


    On the way here, Cecelia had chatted with Roger on the phone, and they now met.


    “You’re also here, Mr. Nelson!”


    Roger greeted them. In order to watch his son’spetition, as soon as he returned from his case


    investigation, he hurried over with his family.


    Meeting Cecelia again, Winnie said to her warmly, “We meet again, Cecelia. Today, both my son


    Hubert and your son Andre are going to perform in thepetition. What a coincidence!”


    If it were in the past, Winnie would probably challenge Cecelia to apetition again. But now, she


    thought it was great that the children from the two families could be in the same event.


    “Yes. Hubert is really versatile!”


    Cecelia nodded and praised Hubert. Hubert said politely, “Thank you, Ms. Linsey.”


    While the two parties were exchanging pleasantries, Camelia watched quietly. She really couldn’t figure


    out why her sister-inw was now so nice to Cecelia but became estranged from her.


    Whatever the reason, she couldn’t let Andres beat her nephew. Her nephew must be the champion


    today!


    “Winnie, let’s take Hubert backstage to get ready.”


    Disapproving of Cecelia’s demeanor, which she interpreted as arrogant, Camelia led Hubert backstage


    first.


    “Let’s go to the venue to watch thepetition. When thepetition is over, we can have dinner


    together,” Winnie said, beaming.


    Then they went to the venue together.


    In the backstage area, all the participants were getting ready. After a few rounds of selection and


    elimination, now only 24petitors were left topete for tonight’s championship.


    Every young yer was a testament to their strength. Now they were waiting, apanied by their


    teachers and leaders.


    Camelia and the responsible teacher took Hubert backstage. When he saw Andres, he immediately


    went over to y with him.


    After a nce at the child of the Nelson family, Camelia asked the teacher to keep an eye on Hubert


    and went to the judges.


    When she came to their lounge, she saw Petunia. She knew Petunia was one of the judges.


    Petunia had a long and distinguished record of sess in piano, so she was invited to be a judge for


    the final.


    “Miss Taylor!”


    “Camelia?”


    Petunia was surprised to see Camelia.


    “Miss Taylor, can I talk to you for a moment?”


    The two of them came to a quiet ce. Petunia had generally guessed her aim. She said, “I think you


    know the rules of thepetition. A judge must be fair and just. I won’t give your nephew a high score


    if he doesn’t deserve it!”


    “I know! I’m not worried about Hubert’s skills. I just want to tell you Cecelia’s son is also in the


    competition. Do you know that?”


    “Humph, of course, I know!”


    “The woman also came, and I met her in the corridor. She’s so haughty now! If her son gets the award,


    I guess she’ll be like a proud rooster.” Then she spoke of her request, “Please do me this one favor.


    Never let her son qualify for thepetition!”


    Petunia was silent for a moment before saying with a smile, “I know what you’re thinking. How could I


    give her son a high score? Don’t worry! I’m not going to give him a high score even without you saying


    this!”


    “That’s great! I’m relieved!”


    Camelia nodded. After telling her request, she immediately left.


    The final started, and the host came to the stage.


    In the private room on the second floor, the Nelsons were watching thepetition. Their room was


    right opposite the stage, giving them the best view.


    “It’s on! It’s on! My nephew is the best!”


    Cynthia was excited. She was happy Shepard could ask for leave to watch thepetition with her.


    The children were all leaning over the balustrade, watching the stage. Cecelia thought of something


    and asked, “Why didn’t Doris participate in the pianopetition?”


    She knew that the Taylor family had been training Doris to y the piano since she was young and that


    the girl yed very well. But she was not in thispetition. Instead, Andres, who had not practiced


    that much, appeared in thepetition. This made her so surprised.


    “Because I didn’t want to be in thepetition, mommy!” Doris turned around and exined herself, “I


    don’t like ying the piano!”


    Having been forced to learn piano in the Taylors’ home since she was very young, she hated it very


    much. Therefore, even if she yed very well, she didn’t want to participate.


    Cecelia learned why and respected the children’s choice of hobbies. From now on, she wouldn’t force


    them to do the things they didn’t like.


    After the host gave the opening remarks, the five judges came to the stage. As each one of them


    appeared, the host would introduce their qualifications.


    These judges were all musicians with great achievements in music. When the host was introducing


    Petunia, saying that she used to be the champion of the National Piano Competition two consecutive


    times, Cecelia looked at the stage.


    A figure came out of the portal briskly. Surely, it was Petunia.


    Finding that Petunia was a judge, Cecelia subconsciously knitted her eyebrows. She was a judge?


    “It’s Aunt Petunia!”


    Seeing Petunia, Doris waved her hand excitedly.


    Petunia waved to the audience and then took her seat at the judges’ table. With all the judges in ce,


    the first yer came to the stage to perform.


    The order of performance was decided by a random draw among the yers. Hubert drew No. 20,


    while Andres drew No. 23.


    Then, they would have to wait a long time before they could watch the two children perform.


    The No. 1 yer came onto the stage. Maybe because he was too nervous, he didn’t start even after a


    long time had passed. In the end, with his teacher’s reminder from the audience, he finally found


    himself.


    After the No. 1 yer ended his performance, the No. 2 yer, the No. 3 yer, and the rest began to


    y in order. Many different pieces of piano music reverberated in the performance hall of the art


    center.


    No doubt, they were all outstanding yers from all over the country. Each child performed with very


    good skills, and it was hard for an ordinary person to judge their differences in skill.


    At this point, it was necessary for professional judges to make a distinction and give a grade.


    The apuse erupted again and again. Finally, Hurbert, the No. 20 yer, came to the stage.


    He looked gentle and graceful. When he appeared on the stage, he bowed and then walked to the


    piano stool to perform.


    He deserved to be called the top prodigy in the Center City. His piano piece was melodious, and he


    looked confident. From beginning to end, his performance was infectious.


    Arguably, he pushed this final to a high point. After his performance ended, the audience apuded for


    a long time.


    His performance was perfect, and the judges gave him their scores, the highest among the others


    before him.


    After watching his performance, the Shawns all felt proud and happy. Hubert was the pride of their


    family.


    When two more yers had finished their performances, the No. 23 yer came onto the stage.


    The Nelsons became excited. Cynthia rubbed her hands and said, “Finally, it’s my nephew’s turn!”N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content.