Chapter 365: She Can Be The Judge
Hearing Zhao Qinghui’s words, everyone was instantly angry. “You…”
However, one thing was right. Everyone present was not a professional. No one could compare to Zhao Qinghui in terms of music. Moreover, he was clearly biased toward Yao Mengqing. He was just short of telling everyone that he wanted to avenge Yao Mengqing by targeting Qiao Xi.
Qiao Xi was not annoyed in the slightest and just smiled lightly. “As long as Mr. Zhao is happy, it doesn’t matter who everyone likes. It’s fine as long as Miss Yao is happy.”
Yao Mengqing suppressed her anger and forced a smile.
This time… she had won, so it did not matter. Qiao Xi could say whatever she wanted.
Zhao Qinghui was a famous musician. He represented the highest level of music. Who could retort him? If he said that Qiao Xi’s performance was emotionless, then it meant that she was emotionless!
Zhao Qinghui nodded in satisfaction. “I still have to ask, do you have any objections to the competition’s results back then? If you don’t…”
At this moment, a man suddenly stood up and shouted, “Wait!”
The man had European features, fair skin, and light blue eyes. His Chinese was a little awkward, but he said anxiously, “Miss Qiao, please wait a moment.”
Qiao Xi turned around. The person hurriedly bowed to Old Master Li. “I’m sorry, Mr. Li. For the sake of ensuring fairness in the international violin competition, I might have to take up a little of your time.”
Old Master Li nodded without hesitation, then the man quickly said, “Miss Qiao, I’m really grateful that you performed such a stunning piece. In fact, you’re not even at the level of a contestant. You’re more than qualified to be a judge for the competition.”
As soon as he finished speaking, the banquet hall fell silent. Everyone was dumbfounded.
Zhao Qinghui and Yao Mengqing’s expressions were very ugly.
She could be a judge for an international competition?
Yao Mengqing’s face was pale. She bit her lip so hard that her nails dug into her palms.
The woman beside Yao Mengqing was indignant. “Nonsense! Mr. Zhao said that Mengqing’s standard is higher and she’s fully deserving of being the champion. You said that Qiao Xi can be a judge. Could it be that you’re denying Mr. Zhao’s professionalism?
“Or are you looking down on the champion of the international violin competition?”
The atmosphere was tense. Everyone was staring at the few people in front of them with burning gazes. Something big was going to happen today!
Speaking of which, who was this foreigner? Why did he deny Mr. Zhao’s comments and praise Qiao Xi for being good enough to become a judge?
With Mr. Zhao’s ego, he would definitely not be able to take this lying down and would definitely compete for supremacy.
The man frowned, then looked at the woman beside Yao Mengqing. “Miss, please don’t instigate a fight. I’m not looking down on the champion of the international violin competition.”
The woman beside Yao Mengqing was Lin Weiwei from the Lin family, Lin Jie’s younger sister. She knew that Yao Mengqing and Gu Zheng had grown up together, so she had always been by Yao Mengqing’s side as her lackey. It was all for the sake of helping Yao Mengqing when she married into the Gu family and became Mrs. Gu.
Unexpectedly, Qiao Xi became Mrs. Gu first. Her dream of attaining riches was shattered, so she naturally felt resentment.
Lin Weiwei looked disdainful. “If you’re not looking down on her, then what are you doing?”
The man said without hesitation, “I’m just looking down on Miss Yao Mengqing. I’m not looking down on the champion!”
Lin Weiwei was instantly speechless, and her face turned pale.
Being mocked in public, Yao Mengqing’s face alternated between red and white. She was so angry that her entire body was trembling. She suppressed the anger in her heart.
The man continued to attack. “Zhao Qinghui, as a judge for the international violin competition, you secretly manipulated things and oppressed an outstanding contestant like Qiao Xi. What explanation do you have? What right do you have to be a judge?”
Lin Weiwei roared and retorted, “Shut up! Who do you think you are?! Do you have the right to speak here? Sister Mengqing is the champion! You have no right to say anything!”
If Qiao Xi really became a judge, wouldn’t it be equivalent to slapping Yao Mengqing’s face? Moreover, it would be equivalent to announcing to the world that Yao Mengqing’s victory back then was a conspiracy!
Chapter 366: Unveiling The Scheme
If news of this got out, where would Zhao Qinghui place his dignity?
Yao Mengqing’s body went soft, and she fell into Madam Yao’s arms.
Madam Yao frowned. “Mister, no matter who you are, you humiliated Mengqing like this and even questioned the fairness of the international violin competition! Please apologize to my daughter immediately! Otherwise, our Yao family will immediately sue you for slander!”
At this moment, Old Madam Li suddenly stood up and rubbed her eyes. She asked in disbelief, “Y-You’re… Mr. Morper?”
The man smiled. “Yes, Old Madam. I didn’t tell you my identity in advance. I’m really sorry, but you still recognized me.”
Gu Zheng, who was sitting at the side, smirked.
Madam Yao had never heard of Mr. Morper before. She immediately shouted, “I don’t care who you are! You have to pay the price for slandering my daughter!”
As soon as she finished speaking, Li Xing’er widened her eyes as well. “Mr. Morper, why are you here in Li City? Shouldn’t you be preparing for the upcoming violin competition in the United States?”
Li Xing’er’s words enlightened everyone.
“Could this Mr. Morper, the founder of the international violin competition?”
“That’s right! It’s him! 15 years ago, Mr. Morper founded the violin competition. Although Mr. Morper’s violin skills are not the best in the world, he discovered many violin geniuses and promoted the development of the violin.”
“That’s right! Mr. Morper has a pair of sharp eyes. He can accurately discover the strengths and weaknesses of every contestant. He’s a true master of music!”
“Do all of you still remember? Mr. Morper said earlier that Zhao Qinghui is deliberately targeting Qiao Xi. He also said that Yao Mengqing isn’t qualified to be the champion. Meanwhile, Qiao Xi’s standard is enough to make her a judge for the violin competition, so…”
The words that followed were self-evident. Everyone understood and looked at Yao Mengqing.
Madam Yao choked and looked at Yao Mengqing in horror.
Yao Mengqing bit her lip tightly. The anxiety and shame in her heart mixed together, making her almost unable to breathe.
She never expected that the man in front of her would be the founder of the violin competition… Mr. Morper.
Mr. Morper was very enthusiastic. “Miss Qiao, may I represent the violin competition to invite you to be a judge for this year’s competition?”
This was explosive news!
Yao Mengqing was proud and arrogant just because she was the champion. She even wanted to step on Qiao Xi. Little did she know that Qiao Xi’s standard was enough for her to be a judge.
Now that Mr. Morper had appeared, it proved that Zhao Qinghui had deliberately eliminated Qiao Xi three years ago and given Yao Mengqing the position of the champion. This was a conspiracy!
Not only that, but Mr. Morper was now even inviting Qiao Xi to be a judge. This was equivalent to humiliating Yao Mengqing and Zhao Qinghui.
Qiao Xi did not need to compete for the championship three years ago at all. The title of champion was nothing to her. She could be a judge who had the qualifications to decide who the champion was!
“Deliberately eliminating Qiao Xi and stopping her from becoming the champion was for naught! She can already be a judge!”
“Look at Yao Mengqing’s smug look just moments ago. In the end, all she did was slap herself in the face, no?”
Qiao Xi smiled lightly. “Mr. Morper, I’m inexperienced and don’t have the qualifications to be a judge. However, I appreciate your kind intentions. If I have the chance, I can be an appraiser. It’s just a suggestion, and I won’t be participating in the competition.”
“Alright! It’s good enough that you’re willing to be an appraiser, Miss Qiao. I completely agree!” Mr. Morper agreed without hesitation. He turned around and saw Zhao Qinghui.
Morper’s eyes turned cold. “Mr. Zhao, the violin competition was supposed to be fair and transparent. Because of your participation, we lost such an outstanding contestant. The international violin competition won’t let you off so easily!”
“Miss Yao Mengqing, we’ll take back your trophy and announce that your title as the champion is invalid. Whether you won the championship through shady means or not, the title of champion won’t be yours.. I hope you can understand.”