Chapter 350


    However, Wei Zai was different. He knew all too well about the discord between Shi Jin and Shi


    Xuexin.


    As Shi Xuexin''s fanboy, he naturally thought that Shi Jin was the one at fault. Hence, the first thing


    he did was look at Shi Jin''s expression.


    When Shi Jin heard what he said, her expression did not change at first. Other people liked Shi


    Xuexin openly, so there was nothing for her to mind. However, when she heard that familiar tune,


    her brows could not help but twitch.


    Wei Zai immediately noticed the change in Shi Jin. He thought to himself that she really was


    bothered!


    That was understandable. No matter how well she did in the entertainment industry, how could she


    compare to Shi Xuexin''s reputation in the piano world?


    ying and creating an original piano score were things that only those with true talent could


    master. It wasn''t like those pop songs in the entertainment industry that could be easily written.


    When she heard Shi Xuexin''s music score, Shi Jin became concerned!


    Gu Jingyuan asked in a low voice, "Is the air conditioner too cold? I''ll dial it up."


    "No need, it''s nothing. The dishes are pretty good today. Big Brother, eat more."


    When Wei Zai brought up this topic, someone asked, "Shi Xuexin participated in both the Chopin


    pianopetition and the Ivy Leaguepetition. Whichpetition is more impressive?"


    Wei Zai nced at Shi Jin and said, "The Chopin Piano Competition is a worldwidepetition.


    Basically, those who can participate in the semi-finals and finals are the top yers of their own


    countries.


    This time, Shi Xuexin was ranked fourth in the country. Although she could not participate in the


    semi-finals and finals in Warsaw, she was still one of the top yers. Since she was ranked fourth


    in the country, everyone agreed with him.


    "As for the other one, it''s an originalpositionpetition. The Chopin pianopetition tests


    one''s ying ability. This test not only relies on one''s physical skills, but also one''s ability to


    compose. Therefore, no matter how these twopetitions go, Shi Xuexin is especially


    impressive!" Wei Zai emphasized.


    "Yes, yes, yes. The person that you like must be very powerful." No one had much of a rtionship


    with him and Shi Xuexin as they echoed his words.


    Shi Jin''s expression was indifferent. Gu Jingyuan nced at Wei Zai but said nothing.


    No one else noticed the change in Shi Jin. Everyone wasughing and the scene was very lively.


    After dinner, everyone dispersed. Some went back to theboratory, while others went home.


    Shi Jin did not ask Gu Jingyuan to see her off. She got into the nanny van that Xiao Li drove.


    In the van, she opened the forum for Beijing University students and entered the gossip category.


    Indeed, there were already videos of today''spetition up.


    As expected, the video with the highest views was Shi Xuexin''s performance.


    Not only was her ying skill level professional, but her music score was also high ss. There


    were many supporters under the video and many fangirls and fansmenting. Shi Jin listened to


    the familiar melody and closed her eyes.


    When Shi Xuexin and Shi Baozhi left Beijing University, they saw Shi Jin getting into the van. They


    exchanged nces.


    Shi Baozhi asked, "Is that Shi Jin?"


    "I think 80." Shi Xuexin took a serious look as the vehicle left quickly.


    "Did shee to watch your performance?"


    Shi Xuexin could not be sure. After all, it was not impossible for her to have been visiting Gu


    Jingyuan, but Gu Jingyuan did note to school often, and now that it was summer break, the


    probability of himing was even lower.


    So, Shi Jin was still very concerned about the twopetitions she had participated in and was


    there to check out the situation?


    Shi Baozhi had some status in the domestic piano world. Although she had never won the world


    championship in a toppetition, she had won several domestic championships and was very


    famous.


    After joining the Zither Faction a few years ago, her poprity was unprecedentedly high. The


    entire Shi family depended on her.


    She did not have any children herself and didn''t want to have children, so she was very concerned


    about the Shi family''s children. Previously, she had considered teaching Shi Jin, but Shi Jin actually


    said in public that her ying skills were average.


    Maybe she shouldn''t have been so calctive back then, but she had fallen in love with Shi Xuexin


    and could not be bothered with her anymore. When Shi Xuexin returned, she could tell that she was


    obedient and sensible, so she had epted her.


    Shi Baozhi snorted inwardly. "Regret now? It''s toote."


    She said, "Study the score you want for thepetition properly. Bring it to me when you''re done.


    The fourth ce in the country cannot hinder your footsteps. There are fewerpetitors in the


    compositionpetition. Try to get into the top three and participate in thepetition overseas."


    "I''ll bring it to you when I''m done."


    "Alright." Shi Baozhi was very pleased. "Although the Ivy Leagueposingpetition is not as


    important as the Chopinpetition, if you really have talent, it will not be buried. It will be good for


    you to enter the eyes of


    those big shots."


    Shi Xuexin understood this, which was why she had been practicing diligently. She had also made


    an appointment with Chu Ling. As long as she participated in thispetition and obtained a


    ranking, Chu Ling would immediately announce their engagement. Even Xiuli Entertainment agreed


    to this.


    Without this opportunity, Shi Xuexin did not know how many years she would have to wait before


    she could announce it.


    Hu Lai analyzed the pros and cons for her. "Only by getting a good ranking in the high-end


    competitions will the opposition from the outside world be reduced to a minimum. It will be the least


    harmful to you and Chu Ling. When the two of youbine, you will be able to absorb arge


    number of CP fans. It will be beneficial to both of your careers."


    Initially, Shi Xuexin had expected herself to be one of the top three contestants in the national


    competition to participate in the finals of the State of Xiao, but in the end, things didn''t go as


    nned. She could only do her best in the Ivy League match.


    Shi Jin understood about the Ivy Leaguepetition and realized that thispetition had a history


    of several years.


    The main purpose of thispetition was to motivate the current pianists to work towards original


    composition. Not only did they have to y, but they also had topose independently.


    The weight of thispetition was far inferior to the International Chopin Piano Competition.


    However, having motivated batches of pianists andposers, as well as producing pretty good


    scores, thispetition still had some value and its influence grew.


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    This year, the organizers even chose the venue for the finals to be held in Warsaw, the hometown of


    Chopin, which was also the venue of the Chopin International Piano Competition.


    Shi Jin sent Song Huai a message on WeChat: "Teacher Song, I''m joining thatpetition."


    She was informing him, not asking for his permission. She had already made her decision.


    Song Huai quickly replied: "You are willing to participate in theposingpetition? That''s great!


    However, the twopetitions are just days apart from each other. Are you sure about this?"


    "Yes." Shi Jin replied curtly.


    Song Huaixian saw her response and only hesitated for a moment before replying, "If one works, it


    works all the time. I believe you can do it. Since the preliminaries haven''t ended, I''ll get someone to


    register for you."


    A message quickly came from Ye Peiwen. "Shi Jin, I already heard about it. Listen to these few


    lines. I think it works—Long have you known that sadness is inevitable;


    Why keep at it?


    Because one is often loath to part in love.


    Why care about that little bit of warmth?


    She sang a few lines and Shi Jin replied, "It''s not bad. I feel that way."


    "Then I''ll continue writing." Ye Peiwen was inspired. Recording variety shows was obviously busy,


    but she did not feel tired at all.


    Liu Ning also sent Huang Kaiqin''s photo.


    It had to be said that Huang Kaiqin was indeed an artist Yao Jiahong had trained before. She took


    good care of herself, and after putting on makeup, she really looked like whatever she was acting


    in. Her eyes were stubborn yet gentle.


    It was hard to say that she was a stunning beauty in the entertainment industry. However, it was


    rare for her to have such a look. It suited the female lead very well.


    "I think it''s pretty good," Shi Jin replied. As long as Huang Kaiqin didn''t y any tricks, this movie


    would definitely make her famous again.


    She didn''t need to look for Yao Jiahong anymore. Her acting career could be expanded.


    Liu Ning: "I think it''s not bad either. As long as there are no variables, everything is fine."


    "Is there any change in her?" Shi Jin asked.


    Logically speaking, Huang Kaiqin did not have many choices. She had not acted in a film for several


    years and the team that came back this time was not bad. She would cherish it.


    "Maybe I''m worrying for nothing. Her fans are against her taking on our show. I hope she can hold


    on. After all, there aren''t many artistes that can be kidnapped by fans these days."


    Upon hearing Liu Ning''s words, Shi Jin opened her Weibo and scrolled through it.


    After reading for a while, she had more or less grasped everything.


    It turned out that after Huang Kaiqin married that rich husband, he was in a half-retired state. A few


    years ago, she had quite enjoyed that lifestyle. Her Weibo was filled with famous cars and luxury


    houses. However, she seemed to have a rtionship problem with her husband, so she wanted to


    make aeback.


    Her husband used the excuse of "a woman who has married into a rich family should be a full-time


    housewife with peace of mind, take care of her husband, educate her children, and take care of


    internal affairs" to prevent her from making aeback. There were many rumors circting


    outside.