Chapter 373: Chapter 373

The sheet music for Ravel’s "Ghosts of the Night" trilogy.

"Although we outshine Qin Xiangge by miles in talent and skill, you don’t seem to practice much usually. Make sure you give a stunning performance and smash that fake princess facade of hers. Let’s see how she dares to call herself the ’Piano Princess’ afterward."

"In the next ten days leading up to Chunzhou, you’ll come to my place after school to practice piano. No room for objections."

As if something suddenly occurred to her, Gao Yuyue glanced at Shen You’an’s school uniform before dragging her off to the dressing room. She rummaged through the wardrobe and eventually pulled out a white, palace-style dress, shoving it into Shen You’an’s hands.

Shen You’an said helplessly, "I’m just practicing piano, not walking the red carpet. What’s the point of dressing up this much?"

"You need a sense of ceremony for playing the piano, don’t you get it? You’re Ann now, not Shen You’an."

Shen You’an laughed wryly, "Does that mean I need a wig too?"

Gao Yuyue snapped her fingers, "Wait for me."

With that, she dashed out of the room, returning later with a wavy wig in her hands.

This was one of her mom’s treasured collectibles. Gao Yuyue had meticulously picked one that had never been worn.

Shen You’an opened the first movement, "Water Demon," placed the sheet music on the piano stand, skimmed through it mentally, and her fingers began to flow deftly across the keys.

Gao Yuyue lay sprawled on the couch, nibbling on fruit and sipping fruit tea while listening to Shen You’an’s first round of playing. She was utterly flabbergasted.

This is what genius looks like?

Gao Yuyue pulled out her phone and sneakily snapped a photo of Shen You’an’s back. She posted it on her WeChat Moments—Being friends with a genius is so stressful[awkward smile]

The post barely went live before it started racking up likes.

Gao Yuyue didn’t have many friends, and even fewer people she’d added on WeChat. Only three, four, five, or six of the people from Class A had her contact.

Yan Lu—Ann sighting on Moments! Didn’t know you’re friends with her, crying in envy[crying emoji] Can you introduce us?

Wang Chiru—[thumbs up emoji]

Jiang Shengyao—[clapping emoji] Goddess looks so beautiful.

Gao Yuyue could practically imagine Jiang Shengyao’s infatuated face. She felt a strong urge to block this guy.

Gu Bichen—[smile emoji] Piano is sacred, celestial music—it suits her well.

Does it suit you? What nonsense.

Leng Yunyang—[thinking emoji]

Thinking about what? Thinking my foot! How can you recognize Shen You’an just by her back? Oh wait, you probably can.

One minute ago, Liu Runxi liked the post.

Since Liu Runxi typically only lurks and never comments, seeing him publicly like the post felt mind-boggling to Gao Yuyue.

In any case, her Moments were buzzing. Less than ten minutes later, the campus forum was already flooded with the photo. The image carried so much information that an entire thread sprung up for analysis.

For example, she was wearing a palace-style haute couture dress from a luxury brand, released years ago and now discontinued—something you couldn’t buy even if you had the money.

And that piano? Completely absurd—a piece worthy of museum display.

From the view outside the window, people deduced the house was located in the heart of an exclusive villa complex.

Though Gao Yuyue might not have many friends, she was undeniably a bona fide rich beauty. Given her friendship with Ann, the analysis made it clear that Ann must also be part of the elite inner circle. Read complete version only at ⓝovelFire.net

—A prodigious piano girl, elegant and noble, raised in wealth and refinement. Qin Xiangge is utterly defeated.

—What "Piano Princess"? I heard from a friend who competed in a piano contest that Pearl gave Qin Xiangge the lowest score. She’s just a fraud riding on empty fame.

—Anyone have insider info on Ann? How does she look in person?

—All I can say is she’s stunning. If she entered the entertainment industry, she’d dominate effortlessly. Unfortunately, her ambitions don’t lie there. While the entertainment industry lost a top beauty, the music world gained a dazzling piano prodigy.

—Do you know what piece she performed in her last competition? It was "Für Elise"! The fact that Pearl praised her and crowned her champion speaks volumes about her terrifying talent. Qin Xiangge doesn’t even deserve to shine her shoes.

—By the way, doesn’t the name Ann seem kind of casual? Is she even from Hua Country?

—Could be an alias—it’s simple and memorable. At least I remembered it instantly. But for some reason, the pronunciation reminds me of Shen You’an?

—Shen You’an? Haha, what good does that do you? Shen You’an and Ann are worlds apart. There’s absolutely nothing worth comparing. Oh wait, didn’t Shen You’an boast to Qin Xiangge that she’ll play "Phantom" at the New Year’s Eve gala? She’s even more deluded than Qin Xiangge! Does she think anyone can be Ann?

—Lol, Shen You’an probably thinks her good grades make her universally talented. Just wait—she’ll embarrass herself just like Qin Xiangge did. By the way, since Gao Yuyue and Ann are so close, can she invite Ann to perform at the gala? Let everyone witness true genius and teach those two a lesson—piano isn’t something just anyone can touch.

—Seconded. Who’s going to ask her? I’m not brave enough.