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nAlthough Sloke was Shi Xu and her piano instructor, Mother Shi only paid a high price to ask Sloke to give them two lessons.

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nBoth of them learned piano from their piano instructor. Mother Shi asked Sloke to ‘tutor’ them to see if the two children were talented.

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nShe also wanted to show off that she had the money to hire an internationally renowned pianist.

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nSloke’s appearance caused a small commotion at the banquet.

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n“It’s actually Mr. Sloke?”

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n“Isn’t he performing overseas? Why is he here?”

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nWhen Shi Xi heard this, she thought to herself, ‘Why else? To cooperate with the female lead and slap others in the face!’

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n“He must be here for Shi Xi. I heard that Shi Xi is his student! It’s Shi Xi’s birthday. As a teacher, what’s wrong with sending a gift?”

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nShi Xi: ‘If he really sent a gift, why would he come empty-handed? Did he send it to the guard?’

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n“I wonder if I’ll be lucky enough to hear Master Sloke’s performance later.”

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nSloke was an internationally renowned pianist and a special professor at Berkeley. He was the center of attention.

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nHan Chuan, who was hiding at the side, was also stunned when he saw Sloke.

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nCould it be that Shi Xi’s piano was really good?

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nHe shouldn’t have underestimated Shi Xi.

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n“Mr. Sloke? I didn’t expect you to come for Shi Xi’s birthday. You’re really an important guest.” Mother Shi heard the compliments around her and thought that Sloke really came for Shi Xi’s birthday. She felt very happy.

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nSloke looked at Shi Xi in puzzlement.

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nShi Xi smiled faintly and said generously, “Teacher, long time no see.”

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n“It’s you!” When Sloke saw Shi Xi, he recalled for a moment and said with a sudden realization, “Happy birthday!”

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nThis expression clearly indicated that he did not know Shi Xi’s birthday.

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nSloke’s expression was also a little awkward.

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nHe came empty-handed to attend other people’s banquets, and it was still a birthday banquet.

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n“Mr. Sloke, just now someone said that you sent her an invitation letter. I wonder if it’s true?” Tao Yuxuan saw Ning Yu who wanted to leave the crowd and thought that Ning Yu was feeling guilty and wanted to run away. She raised her voice and said, “Ning Yu! Just now you said that Mr. Sloke invited you, right?”

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n“Invited Ning Yu? She has never learned musical instruments. How could she receive an invitation from Mr. Sloke?” Mother Shi frowned. “Ning Yu, it’s not good to lie. Quickly apologize to Mr. Sloke.”

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nHe Zhenming was displeased. “Madam, Ning Yu didn’t lie. I did receive an invitation from Berkeley. It was Mr. Sloke who invited Ning Yu.”

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nEven though he was the principal of No. 13 High School, he would never pretend to be vain.

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n“Ning Yu has never studied piano, and she has never been abroad. How could she know Mr. Sloke?” Tao Yuxuan raised her chin slightly. “If Ning Yu didn’t have any ulterior motives, why would she run away the moment she saw Mr. Sloke?”

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nThese words almost confirmed Ning Yu’s vanity.

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nEveryone’s gaze fell on Ning Yu.

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n“Exactly. Didn’t Ning Yu come out from the ravine?”

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n“How could she know Mr. Sloke?”

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n“Vanity. Shi Xi plays the piano so well.”

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nTao Yuxuan had a victorious smile on her face.

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nAmong the crowd, Sloke finally found Ning Yu who was running away.

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n“Teacher Ning Yu!”

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nThe moment Sloke opened his mouth, everyone’s jaws dropped in shock.

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n“Wh-what?”

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n“What did he shout? Did I hear wrongly?”

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n“Mr. Slok, he actually called ‘Teacher Ning Yu’? How is this possible?”

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