"Oh." This time, Qing Yan really let go.
Due to the inertia, Xu Aiqin fell backward, and Lu Muyao wanted to help her, but her skirt was stepped on, causing both of them to fall to the ground, their foreheads knocking together in a sorry state.
"You... you wretched girl..." Xu Aiqin pointed at Qing Yan, too angry to even stand up.
When Qing Yan came out of the restroom, she saw Xu Aiqin blocking her way.
"Is it up to you to decide whether to hit Muyao's face or not? Last time, you instigated your friends to hit her, and today you dare to bully her in front of me. Let me tell you, if you don't apologize to Muyao today and let her hit you back, I will call everyone here to discuss this matter!"
"Alright." Unexpectedly, Qing Yan readily agreed, nonchalantly saying, "Then go ahead and call everyone here. Also, let them comment on whether such behavior of stealing someone else's piano piece is worthy of a runner-up trophy."
"What... what did you say? Stop smearing Muyao!"
"Whether it's smearing or not, you can ask her yourself." Qing Yan's gaze shifted to Lu Muyao, seemingly unconcerned.
Lu Muyao felt somewhat guilty. She didn't expect Qing Yan to find out about this matter so quickly. She gritted her teeth and said, "Do you have any evidence?"
"Yes, do you have any evidence to prove that Muyao stole someone else's piano piece? Even if she did, how would you know? Do you understand piano compositions?"
Although Grandma Lu had bought a piano for this girl before, she had hardly heard her play...
Don't think that knowing a little about music can justify baseless accusations of theft!
"I see through you! You're just feeling jealous because Muyao got second place, so you deliberately sneaked into the theater to embarrass her. You have a heart as wicked as a snake and scorpion! How could the Lu family raise such a wolf with green eyes like you?"
"Who raised whom?" Qing Yan raised her cold gaze, lips curling into a cold smile. "From childhood to now, have you spent a single penny on me?"
"Isn't the Lu family's money my money?"
"That belongs to Grandma Lu!"
"Fine, you wretched girl! I won't argue with you about these things. Just tell me, will you apologize or not?" Xu Aiqin's voice had already attracted a few people.
Lu Muyao felt somewhat embarrassed and held Xu Aiqin's hand, saying, "Let it go, Mom."
"No, today I insist that this girl apologizes to you!" Xu Aiqin was determined to make Qing Yan back down.
"Mom, there are other people watching..." Lu Muyao was afraid of attracting reporters. "Let's not stoop to her level. Let's go, there will be plenty of opportunities in the future..."
There's no need to do it here!
"Let me go and teach her a lesson. Today, Mom is here, so don't be afraid!"
"Are you done with your little act?" Qing Yan had no patience. Are you going to settle this account or not? Should I still slap your face or not?
"We've let you off, what else do you want?" Lu Muyao had never seen someone so ungrateful. Does she have to provoke everyone around her to be satisfied?
"Oh, of course, I want you to apologize."
"Me? Apologize?" Lu Muyao couldn't believe her ears.
Xu Aiqin was stunned. "You want Yao Yao to apologize to you?"
Are you crazy?!
"A couple of decent-looking people who can't understand human language? Let me repeat it again: apologize." Qing Yan said each word distinctly, "If you don't apologize, I'll have the staff retrieve the surveillance footage from over there."
Although the position of the washbasin couldn't be captured by the surveillance, there was a good chance that the surveillance recorded Qing Yan's location when she was about to enter the restroom but got splashed by Lu Muyao's water!
Lu Muyao looked up and indeed, the surveillance captured the corridor in front of the restroom, and Qing Yan was standing there just now...
Damn it, if only I had splashed her later!
"I see you really itching for a fight... in need of some discipline..." Xu Aiqin wanted to step forward and teach Qing Yan a lesson but was firmly held back by Lu Muyao.
At this moment, Lu Muyao's face turned somewhat ugly, looking at Qing Yan in humiliation.
The number of onlookers had increased from two or three to four or five. If this continued, it would be a huge embarrassment!
"I'm sorry, sister. It was my carelessness earlier..." Lu Muyao could only apologize through gritted teeth.
But Qing Yan raised an eyebrow, seemingly unsatisfied with her apology. "Do you want everyone to see if it was an accident or intentional?"
Lu Muyao could only lower her voice in a submissive manner, "I'm sorry, sister. I was wrong just now! I won't do it again."
"In the future, stay away from me." Qing Yan dropped those words and couldn't be bothered to waste any more time with her.
Xu Aiqin still wanted to catch up, but she was tightly held back by Lu Muyao, who pleaded softly, "Mom, please, stop it!"
"Yao Yao, why do you have to apologize to her? Why are you afraid of her? Just because she slapped you twice, it doesn't mean we're the ones in the wrong!"
She searched repeatedly online and couldn't find any trace of this piece, so she got an idea. She patched together the intro and coda herself based on the climax, and then submitted it. Unexpectedly, it passed and even won second place!
In an instant, she went from someone who didn't understand music theory to a musical prodigy!
With the halo she finally acquired, she must hold onto it. What's the point of apologizing?!
Qing Yan grew up in the luxurious Lujia household. Even if she actually learned piano and composition, what evidence did she have to prove that the piece was hers?
Lumuyao consoled herself in her heart, "Don't be afraid. Qing Yan can't cause any trouble!"
Even if Qing Yan insisted that the piece was hers, what could she do as long as Lumuyao didn't admit it?!
In the end, Qing Yan is the clown!
Just then, many people exclaimed, "President Qin, you're here?"
Lumuyao followed the sound and saw a woman with a strong presence and feminine charm walking towards them, dressed in a stylish women's suit that was both cool and trendy.
That was Qin Zhilan, the president of the National Piano Association!
Her piano skills were extremely high, having won numerous domestic and international awards since childhood. Before the age of forty, she had served as the association's president for several years, earning the title of piano master.
When Lumuyao saw her, she quickly adjusted her attire and glanced at herself in the mirror. Under the dim lighting, the blush on her face seemed like makeup.
Realizing that she looked presentable, she hurriedly squeezed through the crowd and confidently introduced herself, "Hello, President Qin. My name is Lumuyao, and I won second place in the piano competition this time."
Qin Zhilan originally noticed Qing Yan in the crowd and walked over, but she didn't find her and felt slightly disappointed.
She looked at the girl who greeted her and heard the familiar name, her brows furrowing in displeasure. "The daughter of the Lu family?"
She had heard Qing Yan mention those scumbags from the Lu family...
Lumuyao thought that President Qin knew her identity and was happy, but she didn't expect President Qin's expression to turn cold.