The Master's Mask Unveiled Again-Chapter 357 - 356: Some people, the more they lack something, the more they like to show off what they lack
Chapter 357 -356: Some people, the more they lack something, the more they like to show off what they lack
Lu Mian squinted her eyes.
Shouhao also leaned in, “Really! How come the Starlight Symphony Orchestra is having a concert in Wucheng this time?”
While they were puzzled, Su Luo came over at some point and said softly, “That’s because this could be their last concert.”
She was holding a mystery novel, pretending it was a chance encounter. She was clearly a girl who is afraid of ghosts but insisted on reading such books to rouse herself. When she saw the three of them, Su Luo expressed her surprise, “You guys are here to pick out books too?”
The plump and thin brothers nodded.
Lu Mian smiled without saying a word.
Shouhao asked Su Luo curiously, “Why is it the last concert? Nowadays, lots of people like listening to symphonic music, my parents have even flown to Jinjing a few times specifically to listen!”
Su Luo, holding her book, sighed regretfully.
“It is said that a musician in the orchestra has fallen seriously ill, and his wish is to find a successor to take his place in the orchestra, which is why they are performing across the country this year. The leader of the orchestra said that if they cannot find a successor who matches the caliber of this musician, they will announce their disbandment and cease performing.”
At this point, Su Luo’s face turned very solemn.
“No one knows when this musician will fall, nor if he can find the perfect successor, so every concert heard is one less. Many of their fans are heartbroken after hearing this news.”
It was normal for Su Luo to know this; after all, Su senior’s information was always reliable.
After she finished speaking, Guo Zihao and Yuan Hao looked full of regret and were somewhat at a loss to understand.
“How could this happen?”
“This is our country’s long-standing symphony orchestra; they’ve played so many classic pieces. It would be such a pity if they never performed again…”
As they were discussing this, someone came around from the next bookshelf, speaking with a hint of mockery, “You guys just don’t understand that, do you?”
All four turned their heads to look, and the speaker was a girl they all knew.
It was You Kezhou, who had competed against them previously, from Jinjing Era High School.
You Kezhou and the others had postponed their return to school recently because of Gu Jingyi’s situation. She was originally in the bookstore looking for books when she overheard Lu Mian and the others discussing the topic and couldn’t help but step forward to show off.
“This is because the Starlight Symphony Orchestra is very concerned about their reputation, all their musicians are national treasures, and not just anyone can join them. If they can’t find the perfect replacement, they would rather dissolve than compromise on quality. This kind of attitude, ‘rather be a broken jade than an intact roof tile,’ is something you people, of course, wouldn’t understand!”
The stout and thin brothers, hearing her mocking tone, would have argued with her if it weren’t for the fact that they were in a bookstore.
“You’re classy, you’re awesome!” Shouhao retorted with a flat mouth.
You Kezhou shook her head, her gaze falling on Lu Mian, looking at the book in her hand, and sneered.
“Lu Mian, why do you only read books like this?”
She spread out several classic literature books she was holding, and by comparison, Lu Mian’s choice seemed quite lowbrow.
Shouhao, known for his sharp tongue, whispered to the others, “I know some people like to show off with original texts. But in reality, once they buy them, they hardly even flip through!”
Yuan Hao and Su Luo just pursed their lips and smiled.
Lu Mian didn’t seem to care, flipping through her novel, still finding it engaging.
“Who are you saying is showing off!” You Kezhou retorted with a pout.
Out of the blue, Lu Mian spoke up, her voice very light and indifferent, “I also know that some people like to show off exactly what they lack.”
“Lu Mian, you…” You Kezhou’s face turned crimson, and she glared at Lu Mian with gritted teeth, “Lu Mian, you shouldn’t laugh at others. I advise you to take the opportunity to listen to a Starlight Symphony Orchestra performance if you can. It cultivates one’s sentiments, improves personal taste, and it’s much better than reading these novels. Besides, if you transfer to our school and say you’ve never been to a Starlight Symphony Orchestra concert, you’ll be laughed at by everyone!”
You Kezhou’s words carried a lot of information, which took Yuan Hao, Shouhao, and Su Luo by surprise, particularly struck by her last statement.
“Mian, are you transferring schools?”
You Kezhou smiled, “Yeah, Sister Sheng said all the procedures are being processed right now, and when the time comes, Lu Mian just needs to pack up and go.”
“Lu Mian, are you really going to Era Middle School?” Su Luo asked with knitted brows.
She immediately realized that she might have seemed too anxious and quickly explained, “I’m just asking… Jinjing is nice and all, but the living expenses there are quite high.”
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As she said this and then thought back, she remembered that Lu Mian made quite a bit of money from stock trading; he wasn’t short on cash.
She hastily added, “And besides, transferring schools midway can affect your studies.”
Fat Hao and Shouhao both glanced at her silently: The stubborn Go princess.
If she wanted to show concern for Mian, she should just say it openly; they wouldn’t make fun of her for that.
As for Lu Mian, he still looked in a good mood, casually tapping the book’s spine on his chin, agreeing with Su Luo’s words, “You’re right. Going there would mean spending more money and it would disrupt my studies…”
Fat Hao: …
Shouhao: …
You could just let it be; a big shot who casually donates twenty million and scores full marks on every subject isn’t really worried about these things, right?
You Kezhou scoffed, “A hopeless cause!”
She pouted and muttered, her gaze once again falling on the poster in Fat Hao’s hand, and she smiled, “Even if you guys wanted to go to the concert, you wouldn’t be able to.”
She rummaged through her bag and pulled out several exquisite cards, fanning them out for the four people opposite her to see.
“Tickets for this kind of concert are always sold out internally, you simply can’t buy them outside. These few, I got through connections my family has. Just take a look and consider it a learning experience!”
“Eh, my goodness!”
The brothers were rolling up their sleeves already.
You Kezhou hurriedly treasured her tickets and walked away with her original texts, swaying grandly.
Fat Hao threw a few empty punches in the air behind her.
“What’s there to be so proud of!”
“Exactly! Think you’re all that with tickets? We won’t go, but we still have higher standards than you!”
Lu Mian pursed his lips and said no more.
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The Lu Family.
A servant took an envelope from the mailbox and presented it respectfully to Lu Xi.
After Lu Xi received it, the musical notes on the envelope caught him off guard.
Opening the envelope, inside were three tickets and a handwritten letter.
In this age of advanced information, to still write a letter by hand felt nostalgic and also conveyed the heartfelt sincerity of the sender.
[Mr. Lu Xi, we cordially invite you and Miss Lu Mian to attend this Saturday’s themed concert on January 11th: ‘Once in a Lifetime’. Enclosed are three tickets, looking forward to your attendance.]
Lu Xi read from start to finish and found the signature at the end.
Chu Kuo.
