Chapter 322 - World Music Competition
At the Ancient Zither Association's hall.
"President, Xia Wanyuan's application for admission has been completed, but there's still a problem."
"What problem?" Cai Qin was facing the ancient zither and practicing the song Xia Wanyuan had left behind during the competition. The more he practiced, the more shocked he became. The younger generation nowadays was really surpassing the older generation. How could they play to such a high standard?
I had really wasted my decades. I had practiced for an entire month, but I still could not master the aura and vigor in Xia Wanyuan's zither music.
"Miss Xia doesn't have an examination certificate." An official organization like the Ancient Zither Association usually needed to recruit one person through layers of selection.
The passing mark for this association was that one had to reach level ten in the ancient zither level. However, after their verification, they realized that Xia Wanyuan had not even passed level one, let alone level ten.
Everyone agreed with her standards, but such a hard indicator needed to be processed. Even if they wanted to jump for Xia Wanyuan, they had no choice.
"Did the level test in the first half of the year just end?" Cai Qin stopped practicing his zither and looked at the person beside him.
"That's right. It'll be four months until the next exam. I reckon it'll be four months before Xia Wanyuan can join."
"That won't do. Our association will be competing with the cherry blossom country next month. Xia Wanyuan will be a great help."
Speaking of which, it was quite shameful. As the origin of the ancient zither, China should have brought the art of the ancient zither to greater heights. However, in the ancient zither competition that lasted for five years, the cherry blossom country was the champion.
The people from the Ancient Zither Association were all holding in their anger, but there was nothing they could do. It was not easy for them to see a promising seedling like Xia Wanyuan. Cai Qin wished he could stuff Xia Wanyuan into the association right now and go to the competition with them next month to show those people what true ancient zither art was.
"Then what should we do, President? There's no way to break the procedure requirements."
"Don't we have a special admission channel?" Cai suddenly thought of a solution.
"President, that is something that can only be imported with the International Competition Gold Award. Xia Wanyuan doesn't have it either."
"At the beginning of next month, isn't there a World Music Competition in Olly country? Let Xia Wanyuan participate in that. If she wins the gold award, won't the procedures be completed immediately?" Cai Qin thought of doing it and hurriedly searched for Xia Wanyuan's number to discuss this matter with her.
The person reporting at the side laughed in his heart.
Although Xia Wanyuan did play well, the gold award for the World Music Competition? President, are you still asleep? This dream is too big.
Ignoring the fact that our country's zither was not popular internationally, the Western countries had always misunderstood and discriminated against China. Over the years, not to mention the gold award, even if the Chinese entered the top ten, the country would brag about them.
Gold award… Did the president's brain get muddled from practicing the zither???
However, seeing that Cai Qin was chatting enthusiastically with Xia Wanyuan, he could only swallow his words. Forget it, I should prepare to accept Xia Wanyuan into the association in four months.
Xia Wanyuan did not know much about international competitions, but she agreed to Cai Qin's enthusiastic invitation. Anyway, it was just playing the zither, so it was not difficult.
"Okay!!! Xiao Xia, I knew I didn't see wrongly!!! I'll sign you up now!!" Hearing Xia Wanyuan agree immediately, Cai Qin's love for this young junior increased.
Not to mention a junior like Xia Wanyuan, even the masters in the associations were dejected at the mention of the World Music Competition. They did not even dare to register for it, afraid that they would be mocked internationally.
However, Xia Wanyuan's reaction was so calm. What a good young woman! Even if she did not obtain a ranking in the end, Cai Qin felt that Xia Wanyuan's courage was very worth confirming.
At that moment, Xia Wanyuan only wanted to ask, 'Where is Olly? What is the World Music Competition?'
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The next morning, Jun Shiling sent Xia Wanyuan to the Wei family's house. He glanced at the elegant figure at the door and his eyes narrowed slightly. In the end, he only said, "Call me if there's anything."
"Okay." With that, Xia Wanyuan got out of the car.
Wei Zimu was waiting for her at the door.
As he watched the Phantom gradually disappear into the distance, a hint of confusion arose in Wei Zimu's eyes. However, when Xia Wanyuan approached, this confusion turned into a smile.
Good morning, Sister Wanyuan. Have you eaten?"
"I've eaten. Does Old Madam only see me or anyone else today?"
"Other than you, there's another guest." Wei Zimu accompanied Xia Wanyuan into the door and walked through the layers of corridors towards the Old Madam's house.
"Hey, birds of the same feather really flock together." A sharp female voice sounded in front.
The way forward was suddenly blocked by a group of people, forcing Wei Zimu and Xia Wanyuan to stop.
"Wei Zimu, you're quite fast. You found the wild girl so quickly. As expected, wild people like to play with wild people." A man in his twenties looked at Wei Zimu disdainfully, and his words caused the group of people around him to laugh.
Xia Wanyuan looked up. She had seen this man before at the family banquet. From the looks of it, the eldest son of the Wei family, Wei Yang, was someone who indulged in indulgence and was lazy. His status was clearly much higher than Wei Zimu's, but there was actually jealousy and hatred in his eyes as he looked at Wei Zimu.
"Grandma wants to see Sister Wanyuan. Make way." Wei Zimu stood in front of Xia Wanyuan and shielded her behind him.
"Pfft, we're not planning to do anything to her. Who are you trying to show your look of saving the beauty like a hero?" Although Wei Yang hated Wei Zimu, he was not stupid enough to go against Wei Zimu in the courtyard. He was still very afraid of the Old Madam.
"Then please make way." Wei Zimu had always been gentle in the Wei family, but today, Xia Wanyuan was brought here by him, and she was humiliated in front of him. No matter how good Wei Zimu's temper was, he could not help but speak more sternly.
"Oh, wow, even the good old Wei Zimu is angry. My leg hurts and I don't want to walk anymore. I want to rest here for a while. You guys can take a detour." As Wei Yang spoke, he stretched out his leg and stopped in the middle of the corridor.
The Wei family used the design of the Nine Zigzag Corridor. The outside of the corridor was filled with lake water. Xia Wanyuan and the rest were about to arrive, but it would take a long time to turn back and change the route. Wei Yang was clearly making things difficult for them on purpose.
Wei Zimu's gentle brows furrowed slightly. He could ignore how they usually bullied him, but treating Xia Wanyuan like this really made him angry. Wei Zimu was about to speak when Xia Wanyuan patted his shoulder.
Xia Wanyuan gave Wei Zimu a look, and he stood aside. Xia Wanyuan walked up from behind him.
This was the first time Wei Yang had seen Xia Wanyuan up close. He was momentarily shocked by her appearance.
"Don't tell me that you think I will be like you and worry about the Old Madam?" Xia Wanyuan's cold voice sounded.