Chapter 371: Stunning the Crowd in the Finals!
Everyone was speculating about the relationship between this mysterious Oriental woman and Prince Garo.
Although Xia Wanyuan felt that this person was really persistent, the World Music Competition was broadcasted live globally. Xia Wanyuan took into account the face of both parties and nodded slightly.
“Thank you,”
A smile flashed across Prince Garo’s face before he walked into the church under everyone’s suspicious gazes.
[ Squeeze, I’m here. Why are there so many people watching this year’s live broadcast? ]
[ Don’t you think that the way this prince looks at Xia Wanyuan is a little… ]
[ I realized that Xia Wanyuan could enter the music competition probably because of Prince Garo? ]
[ The person in front is really disabled and determined. She’s blind and deaf, but she still came to watch the live broadcast. The officials have released all the competition videos. Anyone can tell that Xia Wanyuan relied on her ability, okay? ]
The order of the finals’ performances was completely disrupted. Xia Wanyuan had coincidentally drawn the tenth and was the last to go on stage.
The other contestants were more or less a little nervous, but Xia Wanyuan was relatively calm. She found a seat by the window and listened to the music of the contestants who had already gone on stage.
The live-stream switched to the church, and everyone’s attention was attracted by the performer.
Of the ten contestants, only three were women, and other than Xia Wanyuan, the other two were gathered and discussing.
“Hey, do you know what that Chinese person plays?”
“I think it’s an ancient zither. I’ve never seen such an instrument before. I heard that she plays it pretty well.”
“Hmph, what right does a Chinese have to participate in Country Ore’s competition? What good music can their country have?” The two of them were originally communicating in small languages from other countries, but a blonde woman suddenly changed her language to English, as if she was saying it deliberately for Xia Wanyuan to hear.
Xia Wanyuan did hear this. She turned around and saw the blonde woman looking at her arrogantly. This was the attitude the advanced Western countries had towards the Chinese.
“Which country are you from?” Xia Wanyuan suddenly asked with a hint of power.
“McCann,” the blonde woman said extremely proudly.
“I’m sorry, I’ve never heard of it. Let me check online.” Xia Wanyuan smiled slightly and lowered her head to search for a word. “Oh, so it’s a small country with only 500 years of history. No wonder you’re so ignorant. Before your ancestors were born, China had already developed for thousands of years.”
“You…” The blonde woman wanted to retort, but she actually knew very little about China. She was momentarily speechless by Xia Wanyuan.
“Alice, don’t argue with her,” another foreign woman advised. “You can’t be angry with her. You have to prepare yourself. You’re about to go on stage. Master Roman is looking forward to it.”
Hearing Master Roman’s name, the blonde woman calmed down. She glared fiercely at Xia Wanyuan, then walked to the side to practice the zither.
Not long after, the blonde woman was called out.
Xia Wanyuan listened to this person’s performance. Although this person was more annoying, he did have some ability. No wonder she was so arrogant.
The evaluation in front was orderly. Soon, all nine contestants appeared.
These nine people each had their own advantages. The audience and the judges enjoyed a feast of music. Most of the reporters had already begun to guess this year’s champion based on the reactions of the judges and audience.
As for Xia Wanyuan? Although she was a dark horse, China had never had much of a presence in the long term. Other than Chinese reporters who were still paying attention to Xia Wanyuan, no one else cared.
The audience in the church had never even heard of the ancient zither playing once, so they did not have much expectations for such a strange Oriental instrument.
“Next, let’s welcome Miss Xia Wanyuan from China.” With the host’s voice, the lights in the venue gradually dimmed, leaving only a small beam on the stage.
A corner of a white dress appeared in front of everyone. The lights gradually climbed, and Xia Wanyuan appeared on the stage.
She was dressed in a white fishtail dress. The broken diamonds on her dress reflected the dazzling light. Her eyebrows were long and her eyes were clear. There was a moment of collective silence.
Master Roman, who was sitting in the middle of the judges’ seats, widened his eyes when he saw Xia Wanyuan. ‘Isn’t this Goddess Muse sent by God?!’
After being amazed, worry appeared in Master Roman’s eyes.
This Oriental woman was too beautiful. And for a musician, making people pay attention to her music was the most important thing. This woman’s shocking beauty would cause people to divert their attention to her appearance. This was not a good thing for her to participate in the competition.
Xia Wanyuan bowed to the judges and audience, then sat in front of the ancient zither.
With a light wave of his hand, an ancient bell-like low hum sounded. With a slight movement of her fingers, another bell sounded. Compared to the one in front, this sound was more Western-like.
The judges were a little stunned. Why have we never heard of this song before?
Xia Wanyuan’s ten fingers danced. The magnificent waves harmonized with a gentle voice and gradually inserted into the solemn and classical Western music.
At this moment, everyone could tell that she had mixed the East and West. These two music, which had a huge difference, were actually mixed exceptionally harmoniously in Xia Wanyuan’s hands.
Everyone seemed to see the red brick and green tiles of the palace facing the solemn cathedral. It was as if they had walked from the south of the spring rain in March to the Kang Bridge that was covered in a continuous drizzle.
In this zither music, people forgot the difference in culture and were intoxicated by the magnificent painting of time and space that Xia Wanyuan had brought people into.
Unknowingly, the playing had stopped, but the people in the church stayed in the extremely beautiful paintings for a long time.
Until Master Roman led the applause.
Only then did everyone react and clap with Master Roman. The applause in the church lasted for a long time.
It was not only those present. Those watching the live broadcast in China were also brought into the artistic mood of the music that Xia Wanyuan had created.
[ I’m so touched. Listen to me. ]
[ This is the first time I feel that Xia Wanyuan is so amazing. Really, how did her hand grow? I think I’m about to see an afterimage. ]
[ I suddenly feel that our country’s music isn’t inferior to foreign music at all. It doesn’t matter even if Xia Wanyuan doesn’t win the championship this time. In my heart, Xia Wanyuan is the champion. ]
[ Boohoo, as a music student, I know too well how weak our Chinese music is internationally. I actually teared up when I saw Xia Wanyuan playing our own instrument and conquering all the audience. ]
Xia Wanyuan was the last contestant and the judges were giving marks. Xia Wanyuan stood on the stage and waited.
Xia Wanyuan casually glanced at them and met a pair of smiling eyes.
Chapter 372: Rejecting Master Roman’s Disciple Offer
Jun Shiling was sitting in the audience, looking at her with a smile in his eyes. The corners of Xia Wanyuan’s lips could not help but curve.
The World Music Competition was not only a global live broadcast, but there were also many photographers present. The photographer recorded Xia Wanyuan standing on the stage and smiling.
“Alright, let’s invite all the contestants on stage.”
The scores of all the contestants had been tabulated, and the final rankings had been arranged.
“The person who obtained third place in the competition is Alice from McCon. Congratulations!” Just as the host’s voice fell, warm applause erupted in the church. Alice stepped forward excitedly to receive the trophy, and when she walked back, she even looked at Xia Wanyuan provocatively.
The second place winner of the competition fell to a pianist from England.
Everyone waited for the host to announce the first place, but the host suddenly said that Master Roman would announce the first place himself.
Master Roman walked to Xia Wanyuan and picked up the microphone.
“The contestants who can come to this World Music Competition are all very outstanding. Everyone’s performance has its highlight. Music has no borders. In the end, after the unanimous approval of the judges, we believe that the champion song of this competition has established the bridge of Chinese and Western culture. Therefore, let us congratulate Miss Xia Wanyuan from China!”
After Master Roman finished speaking, the audience applauded. After all, Xia Wanyuan’s performance was indeed very good. They had all experienced it for themselves.
[ Oh my god!!! She’s really the champion! ]
[ Xia Wanyuan NB! ]
[ Too amazing, our Yuan Yuan. Boohoo, boohoo, boohoo, my fans are too outstanding!! The champion of the World Competition! ]
With Xia Wanyuan’s victory, all the news media in the country blew up. Instantly, all the major platforms began to promote this news.
Xia Wanyuan had no idea that she was being blocked backstage by Master Roman.
“Miss Xia, are you really not willing to be my student??” Master Roman asked this same question for the tenth time.
“I’m sorry, I already have a teacher. If I acknowledge other teachers, he will be angry.”
Xia Wanyuan did have a teacher, but that was in her previous life. Master Yu Qian had a solitary personality. In his life, he had only taken in Xia Wanyuan as a disciple. One day as a teacher, one lifetime as a father. Xia Wanyuan did not plan to be someone else’s student in the modern world.
“Alright then. This is my phone number. Leave one behind. If you have any problems, you can call me directly. If you regret it, you can tell me immediately.” Master Roman regretfully handed a name card to Xia Wanyuan.
Those who wanted to be his student could queue up around Ole Country, but he did not fancy any of them. The only one he liked already had a teacher. Master Roman could only leave with a sigh.
“Miss Xia, you play so well. Can I invite you to the palace for a meal?”
Relying on the fact that he was a member of the royal family, Prince Garo arrived backstage without any obstruction. The soldiers guarded the door and chased the others away.
“No.” Xia Wanyuan rejected him simply. With the trophy in hand, Xia Wanyuan walked to the door but realized that she could not open the door.
“Miss Xia, I just wanted to invite you for a meal. Give me face.” Prince Garo smiled and approached Xia Wanyuan. “Otherwise, with your delicate appearance, you’ll probably suffer a little.”
“Have you forgotten what happened to that person yesterday?” Xia Wanyuan did not panic. She turned to look at Prince Garo with coldness in her eyes.
Chapter 373: I Want to Eat Meat When I’m Back in China
Prince Garo recalled the rumors that all Chinese people had kung fu. In addition to Xia Wanyuan’s skills yesterday, he hurriedly took two steps back. The bodyguards behind him immediately stood in front to protect him.
“Open the door,” Xia Wanyuan said. The power in her eyes made one feel that she should be the most respected person in the royal family.
“Cut the crap. Bring her to the palace.” Prince Garo did not dare to make a move himself, but he instructed the bodyguards to capture Xia Wanyuan.
Bang! The door was kicked open.
“I wonder where Prince Garo wants to bring my wife? Will I have the honor to visit the palace?” A cold voice sounded.
Prince Garo turned around and saw Jun Shiling’s cold face.
“W-wife?” Prince Garo looked at Xia Wanyuan and then at Jun Shiling. Thinking of Jun Shiling’s identity, his legs instantly turned weak.
“I’m sorry, I didn’t know she was your wife!! Otherwise, I definitely wouldn’t dare to touch her.” Prince Garo was extremely afraid of Jun Shiling, and his voice trembled.
Jun Shiling ignored him and reached out to Xia Wanyuan. “Come here.”
Xia Wanyuan walked over. Jun Shiling held her hand and walked out the door. Prince Garo wanted to say something behind him, but he was afraid of disturbing Jun Shiling, so he didn’t dare to speak.
“Prince, how was it? Did you get it?” Prince Garo slipped out and met Richard.
“Hmph, you almost killed me.” Prince Garo glanced at Richard coldly. “Someone, kidnap him.”
Before Richard knew what was happening, he was carried away in a sack.
——
Since the competition had ended, Jun Shiling and Xia Wanyuan did not stay any longer. After leaving the church, Jun Shiling and Xia Wanyuan went straight to the airport.
After all, the two of them were extremely busy people. One of them had the Jun Corporation in his sights, and the other had the drama production team of “Moon As Frost” waiting for her to film.
When they were in the car, Xia Wanyuan realized that there was something wrong with Jun Shiling’s expression. When they got on the plane and Jun Shiling was actually sitting at the side without speaking, Xia Wanyuan knew that this person must be jealous again.
Xia Wanyuan tugged at Jun Shiling’s sleeve. Jun Shiling turned around and glanced at Xia Wanyuan coldly.
“Superstar Xia is really quite popular.”
Xia Wanyuan laughed. “Are you jealous? Is it worth getting angry at such a person?”
Jun Shiling snorted coldly and pulled Xia Wanyuan into his arms. “There will always be so many people coveting you.”
“Didn’t I only let you covet me?” Xia Wanyuan leaned into Jun Shiling’s arms, smiling until her eyes were sparkling.
These words…
Jun Shiling felt as if the pot of vinegar in his heart had turned into sugar water. His deliberately cold face could not help but show some joy.
“Who did you learn these sweet words from?” Jun Shiling said hatefully.
“You.” Xia Wanyuan was very certain.
“…” Jun Shiling was silent for a moment. There seemed to be nothing wrong with what he said.
Jun Shiling lowered his head and kissed Xia Wanyuan on the cheek. Leaning into her ear, he asked, “When can I eat meat?”
Xia Wanyuan instantly understood what he meant and blushed. “You should be a vegetarian.”
Jun Shiling was only teasing her. Seeing how embarrassed Xia Wanyuan was, he did not continue. He hugged her and rested quietly.
By the time Xia Wanyuan returned to China, the news that she had won the World Music Competition had already spread to all the major platforms.
This time, she was more outstanding than any previous works. Even those who did not pay attention to the entertainment industry knew that a female celebrity had won a world-class award.
Chapter 374: Dad-Conning Trickster
The Ancient Zither Association exploded. In fact, even Cai Qin did not expect Xia Wanyuan to really win the championship.
After all, according to his plan, as long as Xia Wanyuan could enter the top ten, he would be able to find connections to settle the matter of Xia Wanyuan joining the association. Who would have thought that Xia Wanyuan would be so supportive, directly supporting a gold award?
Now, there was no need for him to find any connections. The gold award for the World Competition was enough to open the door for the Ancient Zither Association.
That day, the higher-ups approved Xia Wanyuan’s application to join the association. Xia Wanyuan officially became a member of the Ancient Zither Association.
Professor Zhang was the only person in the Painter Association who knew Xia Wanyuan’s true identity. Seeing that the Ancient Zither Association had already poached her, Professor Zhang was extremely anxious. He ran to the Painter Association and spoke to the president for a long time, hoping to recruit Yuan Wanxia into the association.
However, the admission procedures for the Chinese Painter Association were even more complicated and had more requirements. Even though Li Qian admired Yuan Wanxia very much, it was not that easy.
“Speaking of which, who is this Yuan Wanxia? You can deceive others but not me. I don’t believe you got it from a stall.” Li Qian looked at Professor Zhang suspiciously.
“Since she doesn’t want to expose her identity, I can’t say much. But I can only say that she’s an especially good seedling.”
“Seedling?!” Li Qian looked at Professor Zhang in surprise. This word was not used randomly. “How old is Yuan Wanxia? Is the word ‘seedling’ suitable?”
“22 years old.” Professor Zhang thought that it should not be a problem to reveal her age.
“22?! Old Zhang, are you kidding me? That’s not right. It’s fine if you don’t tell me who he is, but how can you make up something as ridiculous as 22 years old?” Li Qian waved his hand. He did not believe it at all. How could that painting technique not have decades of foundation?
Professor Zhang repeatedly guaranteed it, but Li Qian also felt that Professor Zhang was lying to him.
“Alright, forget it if you don’t believe me. Anyway, you have to take this matter to heart and get her in as soon as possible.”
“Got it, got it.”
Li Qian wondered if there were any special channels to recruit people. He accidentally saw the news that Xia Wanyuan had been accepted into the Ancient Zither Association because she had won the World Music Competition gold award.
Li Qian’s mind lit up as he thought of a solution.
——
The weather was gradually getting hotter. There were no magical desserts like ice cream in the Xia Dynasty.
When Xia Wanyuan watched television, she always saw someone eating this. Now that it was finally time to eat ice cream, Xia Wanyuan leaned on the bed and ate a chocolate-flavored ice cream while reading the script.
Xia Wanyuan savored the aftertaste and felt that she had not had enough. She took out another box of vanilla ice cream from the fridge in the bedroom.
However, before she could sit down and eat two mouthfuls, Jun Shiling walked in and stopped her from continuing to dig for ice cream.
“What’s the matter?”
Jun Shiling glanced at the empty ice cream bag beside him. “It’s too cold. You can only eat one.”
“It’s not cold. I’m very hot. I’ll eat another one,” Xia Wanyuan said and wanted to take the ice cream back from Jun Shiling.
“Aren’t you still on your period? You can’t eat too much cold food.” Jun Shiling took the box away disapprovingly.
“It’s over long ago.”
“Is that so?” Jun Shiling placed the box somewhere Xia Wanyuan couldn’t reach and sat beside her.
Xia Wanyuan knew what he was thinking the moment she saw his expression. Xia Wanyuan shrank back nervously, but Jun Shiling pulled her back.
A piece of pine fragrance covered her.
After a while, Jun Shiling’s voice was hoarse. “How sweet.”
“Is Jun Yin still at Grandpa’s house today?” Xia Wanyuan suddenly asked, perhaps because her brain had short-circuited.
She regretted it after asking. It was as if she was hinting at something.
As expected, Jun Shiling smiled when he heard Xia Wanyuan’s words. “Mm, he’s not coming back. Tonight is ours. I didn’t expect you to be even more anxious than me.”
Just as Jun Shiling finished speaking, he wanted to continue.
The sound of running footsteps could be heard from outside, followed by a cute voice. “Mommy, Daddy, I’m back!!! I missed you guys so much!!!”
Chapter 375: Princess Posted on Weibo Jun Shiling got Scolded
Xiao Bao’s footsteps approached, and Xia Wanyuan hurriedly pushed Jun Shiling away.
Jun Shiling clenched his fists tightly and suppressed the desire in his heart.
Mommy, what are you doing?” She could tell that Xiao Bao had run all the way to the bedroom. The little dummy’s hair was blown up, and his little face was pink like a little apple.
From Xiao Bao’s point of view, Xia Wanyuan’s face was flushed red as if it was especially hot, while Jun Shiling’s face was as cold as ice in the cold weather.
“Eh, Daddy, are you in a bad mood? Who provoked you? I’ll beat him up for you!”
Xiao Bao climbed onto the bed quickly and sat between Xia Wanyuan and Jun Shiling. He hugged Xia Wanyuan’s arm, then looked at Jun Shiling with his big black grape-like eyes that were filled with praise.
Look!! How sensible I am! I can tell from Daddy’s stoic face that he’s unhappy!
“…” Jun Shiling’s expression was cold as he pinched Xiao Bao’s chubby little face. “Why have you gained so much weight? Are you not exercising at home every day? Starting tomorrow morning, follow me to the morning run.”
Xiao Bao’s round eyes fell. “How am I fat? The kindergarten teacher said that I have baby fat. It’s very cute.”
“Yes, cute.” Xia Wanyuan, who had been watching the commotion, finally spoke. She pulled Xiao Bao into her arms. “Baby, be good and eat ice cream with Mommy.”
“Okay!” Xiao Bao was happy again when he heard that there was ice cream to eat.
He looked at the mother and son, who were eating ice cream on the bed.
Jun Shiling’s face was tensed. He could not hit, scold, or eat meat. He had to coax her every day, but he was willing to endure it.
Jun Shiling sighed in his heart and went downstairs to pour warm water for the mother and son.
——
Xia Wanyuan’s impression of herself was still stuck in the time when she had just arrived in the modern world. Once she opened Weibo, there were overwhelming insults and threats. In addition, she didn’t use Weibo much, so in the past few months, the number of times she posted on Weibo could be counted on one hand.
It was only when Tang Yin urged her to post some life-related scenes on Weibo to close the distance between her and her fans that she realized that she still had many fans.
“Of course!!! Don’t you know that because you won the world music competition champion, many people became fans of you? Even the number of views for ‘The Long Ballad’ increased by a lot!!”
Xia Wanyuan checked Weibo. Although there were still many private messages scolding people, there were indeed many more friendly comments. There were even many people who confessed to her.
As for Xia Wanyuan’s fan club, which had been operating for a long time but had never had any presence, it finally had some presence.
Seeing that the number of fans increased by ten thousand, the fan club president immediately wanted to sing praises to the sky.
Look! This is the world that Yuan Yuan has conquered for us!!
Thinking of what Tang Yin said about bridging the gap between her fans and her by posting her life-related photos, Xia Wanyuan thought for a while, casually filmed a television, and then posted on Weibo.
@ Xia Wanyuan: “I’m watching a drama at home.”
In an instant, netizens who had listed Xia Wanyuan’s Weibo as special attention flooded in.
[ AHHHH! Let me in, let me in, I want to see the trending topic! ]
[ Wow, Goddess, you’ve finally updated your Weibo!!! I want to hear you play the zither! ]
[ Are we watching television?!!!! We’re watching you! ]
[ Did the goddess kill me with her beauty today? Not yet. I want to see a selfie. Boohoo. ]
[ Yuan Yuan, I’m here, I’m here. When are you going to enter the production team to film a new drama? I’ve watched ‘The Long Ballad’ a few times already. I’m looking forward to your new drama! ]
Soon, Xia Wanyuan’s Weibo had more than ten thousand comments. Although there were many insults, Xia Wanyuan’s psychological ability was abnormally strong. She saw them as if she didn’t see them.
Whether in her previous life or in this life, Xia Wanyuan had never had the experience of talking to unfamiliar netizens through space. Looking at the comments that were either meticulously written confessions, crying out loud, or confessing their feelings, Xia Wanyuan felt that it was quite interesting.
Slowly flipping through the comments and seeing that everyone wanted to see her selfie, Xia Wanyuan turned on the camera and casually took a photo to post.
It was a photo of a death angle, a pre-mortem camera, and an original camera that did not use any beauty filter.
Hence, the netizens quickly received a reminder from Xia Wanyuan’s new post.
When they clicked on it, they realized that it was a goddess!!
[ Sister used her beauty to kill me today too. Boohoo. ]
[ I have a question to ask Nuwa. I wonder if she has the time now. ]
[ The person in front, don’t think about it. Nuwa is fighting with me. She doesn’t have time. ]
[ Didn’t you realize that she used a dead angle She has no photoshop and no filter. The photos that came out are still like this? ]
[ I could have used the death angle to comfort myself that it wasn’t my problem. It was the camera. Now that I see this photo of her, I know that it’s my problem. I’m crying. ]
Soon, the trending topic “Xia Wanyuan’s camera” was on the trending list. The topic “Xia Wanyuan World Music Competition Champion” had been on the trending list since yesterday.
Three minutes after Xia Wanyuan posted on Weibo, Xuan Sheng, the crown prince of Glory World Corporation, who had been silent for a long time, updated two posts.
Xuan Sheng reposted these two Weibo posts separately.
On the Weibo account of the first television, Xuan Sheng reposted it and added, “It’s cute for such an old person to watch the Big Gray Wolf.”
Xuan Sheng reposted the second selfie Weibo post and added, “The original camera was taken so well. It’s beautiful.”
At this moment, the “Great Summer Pact” that had almost everyone left exploded with popularity.
Various thoughts about the overbearing CEO and the charming female celebrity popped up. Some people even suspected that the two of them were not really in a relationship since Xuan Sheng had made such a big scene.
While everyone was paying attention to Xia Wanyuan and Xuan Sheng, no one noticed that an account named “Jun Shiling 111111111” with 0 fans reposted Xia Wanyuan’s Weibo.
The caption said, “Mine.”
There were also some fans who liked Jun Shiling who had seen this account when they searched for him. However, no one would think of such a low-level account that looked like it was browsing Weibo advertisements and selling films belonged to Jun Shiling.
Some fans could not stand it and left comments.
“Brother, wash up and sleep. What are you dreaming about? Also, can you change your name? What’s the point of blindly using my husband’s name? Do you really think you can become Jun Shiling just because you have Jun Shiling’s name?”
Jun Shiling, who had just acquired a ten billion asset company, returned to his office after the meeting and saw this comment.
????????