"Her song was naturally quite difficult, yet Wang Ying managed it with ease, showcasing her exceptional vocal talent. Then again, if Wang Feiyu hadn’t been convinced of the abilities of Wang Ying and the others, he wouldn’t have invited them merely as a favor.
The gentle melodies blended with the live instruments, flowing through every corner of the restaurant, providing an auditory feast for the guests savoring their meals. Smelling the aroma of steak, Zhou Wang found himself genuinely a bit hungry, nodding along to the music while planning to take his senior sister out for hot pot later on.
As the first half of the song concluded, the stage lights dimmed. At the same moment, a spotlight illuminated the piano at the front of the stage.
The usual chatter and noises in the restaurant diminished significantly.
Whether male or female, some of the guests in attendance found their gazes fixated, and some even inadvertently held their breath.
In the mesmerizing play of light and shadow, Jiang Mo, in a long black gown, sat quietly in front of the piano.
Her long hair cascaded down, inviting the moonlight and starlight to gather around her, creating an untouchable aura of mist on her serene face.
She sat there with elegance, placing her slender white hands on the keys. As her fingers descended, ethereal music flowed forth, captivating everyone’s ears in an instant.
"Jiang Mo... she’s truly so beautiful!"
Wang Ying couldn’t help but whisper in admiration. The sound was picked up by the microphone, startling her, and she quickly turned off her mic.
Zhou Wang watched the serene performance of his senior sister, feeling a sense of amazement.
Previously, he had worried that with her personality, pursuing a high-profile artistic route might make her uncomfortable with various performance scenes, but now it seemed he had worried too much. Her nature essentially meant she wasn’t disturbed by the external hustle and bustle.
He just hoped that she could truly find some kind of joy akin to "harvest" from all this.
...
"Jiang Mo... It seems it really is her."
At the table with the best view, Wang Ruixi, seated by the window, listened to Wang Ying’s murmur from the microphone and couldn’t help but be thoughtful.
The name was not unfamiliar to him.
Because the special "trust fund" set up for her was established by him, of course... following Zhou Wang’s instructions.
The rules for distribution were quite casual, and the amount had virtually no limit, which showed Jiang Mo’s significant place in Zhou Wang’s heart.
No wonder Zhou Wang’s encrypted email bypassed Caroline, landing in his private inbox.
Otherwise, if Caroline knew, who knows what kind of fuss it would cause...
Having confirmed that it was indeed Jiang Mo, Wang Ruixi could roughly guess why Zhou Wang appeared here, silently marveling at the leisure Zhou Wang had, or maybe this was what he meant by trying to re-experience life, finding himself.
After that accident, Zhou Wang’s character truly underwent a drastic change...
In Wang Ruixi’s memory, Zhou Wang was not only decisive but also unaffected by emotional disturbances.
...He was uncannily calm, never wasting the slightest bit of time, nor taking any unnecessary detours.
Yet, geniuses are always like this.
In Wang Ruixi’s view, it was precisely Zhou Wang’s character that allowed him to overcome obstacles and create a miraculous business empire in just a few years.
Though it’s unclear whether these changes in his character now were for better or worse...
...
"Brother Yu, Brother Yu... Shall we have a drink?"
Next to another table, a radiant Sisi raised her champagne, inviting Wang Feiyu for a toast.
Just introduced by Lele, Sisi had successfully met Wang Feiyu and Qu Jie, two second-generation elites from Beidou. Unfortunately, the one she preferred, Qu Jie, had his heart set on that internet celebrity named Jiang Mubai.
But there was nothing she could do. That woman exuded a "charm," while Sisi herself, at least ostensibly, presented a pure image, obviously not fitting Qu Jie’s taste.
Thus, she could only settle for Wang Feiyu.
Fortunately, Wang Feiyu was also not bad, with family assets at least over a hundred million. Although still a college student not yet graduated, causing Sisi some concern whether he only had "spending money," which was why she initially wanted to connect more with Qu Jie...
But theoretically, as a student, Wang Feiyu should be easier to handle.
After calling twice, Wang Feiyu still didn’t respond, merely staring at a certain direction with fascination. Following his gaze, Sisi saw Jiang Mo sitting at the piano, seemingly glowing all over, filling her with intense jealousy and resentment.
Why are all you men like this? As long as Jiang Mo is present, you see no one else...
It was the same before, and damn it, it’s still the same now.
Sisi pressed her lips together but quickly adjusted her expression, smiling as she spoke,
"Brother Yu, I heard you say you and Momo are from the same school?"
"Huh?"
Wang Feiyu, startled by Sisi referring to Jiang Mo as Momo, finally snapped out of his trance, surprised. "You know Jiang Mo?"
"Yes, Momo and I are childhood friends. Although we drifted apart because of some changes in her family, we still kept in touch all along..."