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He still remembers that afternoon clearly.
There were only him and Chen Wenwen in the classroom.
He was erasing the blackboard, while Chen Wenwen sat on the podium humming a song.
She was wearing a white cotton dress, white socks, and sneakers, looking like a pure white angel.
The slanting rays of the setting sun shone on the newly replaced desks in the classroom.
The ivy outside the window quietly crept in, automatically filtering out the cicadas' chirping, leaving only Chen Wenwen's singing in his ears.
Chen Wenwen suddenly turned to him and asked: Do you want to join our literary society?
Lu Mingfei felt as if he had been petrified, as if hundreds of little frogs were jumping wildly inside his chest. The ivy outside the window disappeared, the sun set, and even the sound of cicadas seemed to have stopped.
Only he and Chen Wenwen remained, their world was all there was.
……
[Lu Mingfei, find an excuse to go to the restroom, now! Immediately! Right now!]
The system's cold voice echoed in Lu Mingfei's mind once again.
It pulled him out of that unrealistic fantasy.
Although he didn't know why the system was in such a hurry, Lu Mingfei still chose to obediently listen.
"Um, Uncle Liu, Aunt Liu, and Miaomiao, I'm going to the restroom. Please enjoy your meal!"
He stood up, greeted Liu's father and Liu Miaomiao, and then quickly went to the restaurant's restroom.
Find an empty cubicle, go in and sit down!
Although Lu Mingfei didn't understand, he did as instructed.
He sat on the toilet in the third stall.
He was just about to ask what had happened!
A violent electric current surged out of nowhere, instantly engulfing his entire body. Pain, accompanied by instinctive spasms, caused Lu Mingfei's eyes to widen in shock, and a scream echoed throughout the entire cubicle.
"Ahhhh!!!"
Chapter 13 I should have electrocuted you a long time ago
Under the influence of the system's mysterious power, the scream did not escape the cubicle.
Inside the cubicle, Lu Mingfei's body was still twitching slightly, and wisps of smoke rose from his messy head.
Others are stupid.
why?
Why was he suddenly electrocuted?
Didn't he do as the system asked?
Does the punishment mechanism include electric shock?
He stared blankly at the line of semi-transparent text that appeared on the semi-transparent interface in front of him.
I should have shocked you a long time ago!
"But I've completed all my tasks!" Lu Mingfei weakly protested.
It's simple, I just don't like your sycophantic attitude!
[Preventing you from being embarrassed in front of the Liu family is already the greatest favor I can do for you!]
Lu Mingfei realized at this moment that even if he had completed all the tasks, as long as he displeased the system, he would still be in trouble.
The system guy has plenty of ways to deal with him.
Alright, now let's go have dinner with the Liu family!
Lu Mingfei walked out of the stall with a smile that looked like he was crying, and went to the sink to look in the mirror.
White smoke was still rising from his head; the textured perm he had done at TONI had now turned into a bird's nest.
"What should we do?" Lu Mingfei was getting a little frustrated.
Uncle Liu finally took him to get a haircut, and now this is what happened.
Having no other choice, Lu Mingfei could only wet his hands and try to straighten his hair.
Three minutes later.
"That should be about right!" Lu Mingfei muttered to himself.
My hairstyle has recovered about 70%, and although there are still some aftereffects from the electric shock, it's much better now.
He straightened his clothes and walked out of the restroom.
Suddenly, a woman's voice called out to him.
"Excuse me, young man!"
Lu Mingfei turned his head and saw a woman who looked to be about twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old.
The other person was slim and had a beautiful face.
Lu Mingfei was completely confused: Who is this?
"Hello, my name is Su Youli, and I am a pianist!" the other person introduced themselves.
Lu Mingfei sized up the woman in front of him. "Hello, my name is Lu Mingfei! May I ask what brings you here?"
"Young Master Lu Mingfei, your piano skills are absolutely amazing! So incredible! I'm so moved!"
"Let's get down to business!" Lu Mingfei said calmly.
Su Youli adjusted her expression, extended her right hand, and stated her purpose:
"I would like to invite you to participate in the international piano competition! With your piano skills, you will surely shine brightly and win first place!"
Lu Mingfei glanced at the fair hand but did not take it.
"Sorry, I'm not participating, thank you."
He knows his own limitations very well.
With two mountains of academic and physical tasks weighing on his shoulders, where would he find the time to participate in any international competitions?
Unless the system issues a task...
"Is there anything else?" Lu Mingfei asked Su Youli, who looked disappointed.
Su Youli quickly took out a business card from her pocket and handed it to Lu Mingfei with both hands.
"This is my business card. Please feel free to contact me if you change your mind!"
Lu Mingfei took the business card and put it in his pocket.
"Thank you, I have to go now." He turned and walked towards the Liu family's dining table.
As soon as Lu Mingfei sat down at the dining table, Aunt Liu asked:
"Mingfei, is that someone you know?"
“No,” Lu Mingfei shook his head, “It’s a pianist named Su Youli who wants to invite me to participate in an international piano competition!”
"Did you agree?" Liu Miaomiao interrupted excitedly.
Lu Mingfei glanced at Liu Miaomiao and said calmly, "No!"
"Why wouldn't you agree? This is an international piano competition!"
"Do not have time!"
"But……"
Before Liu Miaomiao could finish speaking, she was interrupted by her mother.
"Miaomiao! Since Mingfei is unwilling, don't force him!"
Liu Miaomiao lowered her head in disappointment.
Participating in an international piano competition has always been her dream.
Although she is a Grade 10 pianist, she is still quite far from being a world-renowned pianist.
Lu Mingfei possesses such musical talent, yet he squandered this opportunity...
I really don't know what he's thinking!
Once she calmed down, Liu Miaomiao remembered the name Lu Mingfei had mentioned.
Su Youli... she felt like she'd heard that name somewhere before.
Su Youli...that's right!
I think one of the winners of the piano category at last year's Tchaikovsky International Music Competition was named Su Youli.
She suddenly stood up and turned around to look for him, but he was nowhere to be seen, so she had no choice but to sit down dejectedly.
Mr. and Mrs. Liu exchanged a glance; they both understood their daughter's thoughts.
But they couldn't make that decision for Lu Mingfei.
……
Dinner ended, at the restaurant entrance.
Because of Lu Mingfei's contribution of the music, they didn't spend a single penny.
Instead, the owner gave them a diamond membership card and welcomed them to come anytime.
"Mingfei, come back with us!" Liu's father suggested.
Lu Mingfei nodded in agreement: "Thank you, Uncle Liu! Thank you for your help!"
Liu's father patted Lu Mingfei's thin shoulder, "We're all family, don't be so polite!"
Lu Mingfei was slightly taken aback upon hearing this.
To be honest, he still doesn't understand why Liu's parents treated him so well.