Not until the teacher in charge of backstage coordination noticed that there was still a student waiting behind the curtain did they remind the host, "There's one more act."
The host quickly said, "Coming up next, we have Qiao Jiaying's cello solo! Please welcome Qiao Jiaying!"
"Clap clap clap!"
The classmates, still immersed in the shock brought by Jian Xi's performance, greeted Qiao Jiaying with sparse applause.
Jian Xi and Loh Minxian exchanged smiles, wrapped up, and left the stage.
Qiao Jiaying walked onto the stage carrying her cello, bowed to the audience, but did not begin to perform.
"Teachers and fellow students, thank you for your patience. Unfortunately, because my cello has had a string broken by someone, I am unable to perform for you now."
The entire audience was stunned.
Qiao Jiaying was a well-known figure in the school, rumored to own an extremely expensive cello...
The atmosphere, just hyped by Jian Xi's act, suddenly shifted, and the venue fell silent.
