The Hidden Heiress Is a Secret Big Shot

Chapter 244: Chapter 244 Let Qingwu Go Up to Perform an Act Chapter 244: Chapter 244 Let Qingwu Go Up to Perform an Act Wen Youjie’s face turned a mix of blue and white!

“My family didn’t come to see me off because I’m independent and self-reliant, a modern woman with my own independent thinking and personality—I’m not a parasite on my family!”

Tian Yue covered her mouth and chuckled.

“You’re just going to school and you’re talking about personality? This classmate should have gone into philosophy instead of design with that sophistry.”

“The Shen Family making a big deal of sending their child to school is because the Shen Family has good relationships and values their daughter. Many students come to school on their own and that’s independence and freedom. How does that make them leeches of their family?”

Wen Youjie insisted that the Shen Family’s behavior was disgraceful, and after Tian Yue’s mocking remarks, her face turned a bit sour.

She snorted coldly and sarcastically said, “Classmate, you’re defending the Shen Family like this, but Ms. Shen won’t appreciate it.”

In her eyes, Tian Yue and those speaking up for Qingwu were all social climbers, attracted to the Shen Family’s status and trying to flatter them.

Shen Shushan was different from the rest of the Shen Family!

Otherwise, why didn’t he come today?

He certainly shared her view that such behavior was disgracefully showy!

At the front of the auditorium, Ye Qilan warmly shook Elder Shen’s hand.

“Lisu, my brother, long time no see! It’s been so many years, we’re both old men now! Come, come, sit here.”

Shen Lisu smiled calmly, “No need, I’m just here to send my child to school, doesn’t matter where I sit.”

Ye Qilan looked at Qingwu standing beside Elder Shen.

The young girl stood gracefully, wearing a student-style white dress, holding a long coat in her arms. Her hair was intricately styled, with slightly curled tendrils by her temples, making her both cute and strikingly beautiful.

Her outfit was youthful and understated, but that face and her cool, ethereal aura were captivating!

That face overlapped somewhat with a face in Ye Qilan’s memories!

“Shen Qingwu, welcome to the Design Department at Beijing University. I look forward to seeing your work.”

“Thank you, Principal.”

Ye Qilan smiled, withdrew his gaze, and went up on stage following the host’s introduction.

All the lights in the auditorium shone on Ye Qilan. Many famous alumni had come to Beijing University’s opening ceremony, heating up the entire auditorium with Ye Qilan’s passionate speech.

Qingwu made a candid comment, “He’d be well-suited for pyramid sales.”

From his speaking style, it was easy to see Ye Qilan’s personality.

His eloquence moved many alumni and students present to tears.

Even Shen Shaojia felt very inspired, utterly agreeing!

Only the completely uninterested slacker, Su Mi, yawned a dozen times and nodded off directly against Qingwu’s shoulder!

Ye Qilan glanced at the audience, “We have specially invited the master of the Ancient Zither, Shi Yujiang, to present a performance at the opening ceremony!”

The audience became a frenzy, for it was indeed Master Shi Yujiang!

As soon as it was announced that Master Shi Yujiang would perform, all the students and parents grew excited!

Tian Yue worked her way up from the back row to find Qingwu, and whispered, “Boss, there’s been a problem with the teacher, caught in traffic on the road, probably can’t make it.”

The assistant quickly got on stage, and Ye Qilan also heard the news.

“Master Shi Yujiang is stuck in traffic and might not arrive smoothly. While waiting, please enjoy some other performances.”

Everyone understood the traffic situation in Beijing; it was hard to resolve a jam in just a few hours.

There were plenty of performances prepared for the opening ceremony, mostly rehearsed by the students themselves.

Backstage, the principal’s assistant clapped hands, “Get ready everyone, it’s your turn soon, perform well and don’t embarrass the school or yourselves!”

Wen Youjie, dressed in her performance attire, was thrilled to see her own upcoming stage time!

To perform at the opening ceremony, she had practiced day and night. If she could stand out in front of the already elite bigwigs, her future would be secured!

Unfortunately, even though the Shen Family was present, Shen Shushan did not come. If only he could see her shine on stage, how wonderful that would be…

Wen Youjie’s performance was a piano solo.

As she played, Su Mi opened her eyes and yawned.

“The piano playing is obviously entry-level, a bit too forceful.”

Qingwu raised an eyebrow, “You know piano?”

“I can’t play, but I can listen. I was trained by an old man who spent a lot of money, hoping to sell me at a good price, just didn’t expect he’d go first, hehe.”

Su Mi was right; Wen Youjie’s piano playing was considered excellent among students, but many of her techniques seemed overly forceful.

Qingwu couldn’t help but feel that Wen Youjie’s gaze occasionally flickered towards her while she played.

She didn’t seem to know this student before, right?

After the piece, Wen Youjie didn’t hurry off the stage, her gaze carrying a trace of provocation directed at Qingwu.

“Principal, I heard Student Shen was admitted through recommendation. Does she have any talents to showcase?”

Ye Qilan was a bit surprised, his smiling eyes also fell on Qingwu.

“Student Shen, would you be interested in performing too?”

Qingwu’s expression remained uninterested, “No.”

Wen Youjie’s gaze became even more smug.

She just knew this so-called Ms. Shen couldn’t do anything! Definitely admitted through the family’s connections to Beijing University! Such a person doesn’t deserve to be Shen Shushan’s sister!

Qingwu sensed the inexplicable antagonism directed at her by Wen Youjie and raised an eyebrow.

Is this person an idiot?

Tian Yue whispered, “Boss, she was just badmouthing you to others, looks like she’s a fan of your third brother.”

What does Shen Shushan’s fan have to do with Qingwu?

Ye Qilan also sensed that unfathomable hostility and changed the topic.

“Since we have this opportunity, Student Shen, why not come and perform something as well? Anything you like, this stage belongs to the younger generation!”

With this said, quite a few people in the audience joined in with enthusiastic applause.

Elder Shen frowned and said, “Ye Qilan, at your age, do you still enjoy watching children perform?”

If Qingwu didn’t want to go up, was Ye Qilan planning to force her onto the stage?

Ye Qilan smiled warmly, but with an unyielding tone.

“Old commander, Student Shen will eventually be a student at our school, it’s good to let her get acquainted with everyone!” He continued, “Young talents are the rising sun of the new generation. If they hesitate now, how will they cope with the world stage in the future? If you indulge her now, you can’t always make all the decisions for them!”

Qingwu raised an eyebrow.

If she didn’t go up, did it mean she was stage shy?

It seemed Ye Qilan was determined to have her perform!