Chapter 44

Chapter 44

Apart from her regular classes, Feng Qingyi spent nearly all her spare time practicing the guqin (ancient Chinese zither).

[Qin Yuchuan: Have you been busy lately?]

Qin Yuchuan noticed that his chat logs with Feng Qingyi had become increasingly sparse lately, and even during their voice and video calls, she would only exchange a few words before hanging up.

[Feng Qingyi: I'm in such a miserable state!]

[Feng Qingyi: A classmate secretly signed me up for a guqin performance, and I've only been learning for half a month. Now I have to practice every single day.]

[Qin Yuchuan: So you've been practicing the guqin recently?]

[Feng Qingyi: Yes, the performance is on Friday evening, and thousands of people will be watching. If I don't practice properly, I might end up embarrassing myself on stage.]

[Qin Yuchuan: Where are you now?]

[Feng Qingyi: To avoid disturbing my roommates, I've rented a hotel room off-campus.]

[Qin Yuchuan: Then let me video call you, so I can listen to your playing and perhaps offer some help.]

[Feng Qingyi: Do you play the guqin?]

[Qin Yuchuan: I have a basic understanding.]

[Feng Qingyi: Okay, then I'll have to trouble you.]

Feng Qingyi felt that when Qin Yuchuan said he had a basic understanding, he was likely understating his abilities, as ancient people tended to be modest.

Feng Qingyi initiated a video call and propped her phone up on a stand.

Seated on a stool, she took a deep breath. This was her first time performing in front of anyone other than her guqin teacher.

Although it was through a screen, she still felt a slight sense of nervousness, as she lacked confidence in her own abilities.

After calming herself down, Feng Qingyi began her performance.

When the piece concluded, she looked at Qin Yuchuan with a hint of anxiety, "Was my playing not very good?"

Qin Yuchuan: "Qingyi, you seem different today from how you usually are. Have you noticed?"

"How am I different? Aren't we talking about the guqin?" Feng Qingyi was perplexed.

Qin Yuchuan slowly explained to Feng Qingyi.

Feng Qingyi felt more than once that Qin Yuchuan was too perceptive. She hadn't revealed much information, yet he could deduce the general situation from her few words. Such a person was truly a bit frightening!

"The Club President is responsible for the club's specific affairs. Although she intends for Leng Ruihuan to succeed her, Leng Ruihuan is not the president yet."

"In that case, the one targeting you might have someone else behind the scenes, with Leng Ruihuan merely being a scapegoat."

Feng Qingyi was shocked. Could this be the Club President's doing? But the Club President had always seemed quite good to her.

Why would she deliberately target Feng Qingyi like this? Feng Qingyi didn't think she had offended her.

Seeing Feng Qingyi fall into a state of perplexity, Qin Yuchuan said, "If you can't figure it out, don't dwell on it. Focus on what you need to do now, and then distance yourself from those people."

"Isn't that avoiding the issue?" Feng Qingyi felt this wasn't Qin Yuchuan's usual style.

"No, it's just staying away from trouble."

If he encountered such a situation, he certainly wouldn't let it go so easily.

However, considering the young lady's temperament, she didn't seem well-suited for such intrigues and machinations.

If she took the initiative to confront them about this matter, her position might not be very favorable.

Although avoidance wasn't a good method, for her current situation, it might be useful.

Feng Qingyi stared into Qin Yuchuan's eyes. "You think I can't handle these kinds of things, don't you? You're overthinking it. I'm not as fragile as you imagine."

"I have no intention of avoiding the issue. After the welcome party, I'll go and clarify things with them. Even if I have to quit the club, I'll do it properly and get a clear explanation from them."

"I don't go looking for trouble, but I'm not afraid of it either. No matter what, I'll make them give me an account."

"Do as you see fit, but remember not to let yourself be wronged."

She had seemed like a delicate little rabbit at first, but now she resembled a feline with claws and fangs. That was good - she could protect herself.

"I understand, it's getting late today. I'll practice a bit more and then get ready for bed. Good night!" Feng Qingyi smiled at Qin Yuchuan.

Qin Yuchuan stared at her smile for a long time, "Qingyi, you're amazing. Don't practice too long, get some rest early."

After the video call ended, Feng Qingyi practiced a few more times in her room.

With Qin Yuchuan's encouragement, she felt that she wasn't playing as poorly as she had imagined.

She didn't expect to astonish everyone the next evening, but she hoped that everything would go smoothly.