CHAPTER 567: 221 THE GENIUS PIANIST GIRL DESPERATELY SOUGHT_3

A genius pianist, the only son of a prince—either identity is enough to cause a sensation.

However, Pearl is a gentleman. He never uses his status to elevate himself in public and is quite approachable.

Coupled with his love for travel and fun, removing the aura around him, he appears to be just a regular young man.

But despite his amiable nature, his status remains enviable. How many people attempt to build connections with him? Yet, does Pearl even spare them a glance?

This time, he was invited to Qingzhou as a judge for the piano competition. Lan Man had received the news from the start and tried to arrange a meeting with Pearl to elevate the school’s reputation.

Pearl rejected her.

Later, Lan Man used her personal connections to learn that Pearl would attend a private cocktail party. Through her strategies honed over years in high circles, she managed to mingle at the event and successfully introduced herself to Pearl.

She invited Pearl to attend the New Year’s Eve gala, specifically mentioning piano performances. Pearl indeed showed interest but didn’t commit immediately. It wasn’t until this afternoon that she received confirmation.

Being able to invite Pearl naturally made Lan Man ecstatic.

She planned to take photos, have the PR department write up a press release, and blast it online. Lanya High School’s prominence would climb another level.

At the time, she wondered why Pearl had stayed in Qingzhou so long. It turned out he was searching for a genius young pianist.

Yu Ruohuan was equally astonished.

She had practiced the piano as a child but lacked talent. After earning her Grade 10 certification, she decided not to waste any more energy on it.

Precisely because she had practiced, she understood how demanding this field was in terms of innate talent.

Pearl was undoubtedly a genius.

And the young pianist he was seeking must have extraordinary talent.

Yu Ruohuan’s fingers pressed into her palm as she maintained a graceful smile. However, a trace of resentment clouded her heart.

Why couldn’t that genius pianist have been her?

If it were her, she could gain international fame, establish ties with Lan Country’s royal family, and benefit from the many visible and invisible rewards that would come her way.

Yet, unfortunately, she wasn’t the genius pianist Pearl was painstakingly searching for.

Yu Ruohuan smiled and said, "Then I wish Mr. Pearl success in finding that girl soon."

"Thank you for your kind words."

Lan Man suddenly asked, "Mr. Pearl, is the genius pianist you’re searching for named Ann?"

Yu Ruohuan frowned slightly.

"Ann?"

Pearl raised an eyebrow. "Yes, does President Lan know her?"

Lan Man shook her head. "I don’t. I recently read about her in the news. She won first place in this piano competition. Before this, she was unheard of in piano circles, but she made quite a debut this time. For her to catch Mr. Pearl’s attention, her future achievements must be boundless."

Pearl’s eyes brightened instantly at the mention of Ann.

"I want to bring her back to Lan Country to meet my teacher. My teacher will like her."

The teacher Pearl referred to was none other than the piano mentor, Master Ferna.

Lan Man let out a wistful sigh. "If only this girl were a student of Lanya High School."

Lanya High School would gain unparalleled fame.

But alas, it was just wishful thinking.

Qin Xiangge, who displayed notable piano skills, failed to even earn a medal during the competition. She was even criticized by Pearl, causing Lan Man to refrain from sharing that Qin Xiangge was a student at Lanya High School. Too humiliating.

Lan Man suddenly remembered something and pulled out her phone to text her assistant.

——Does Qin Xiangge have a performance tonight?

The assistant replied quickly: ——She does, a piano solo during the middle portion of the gala.

Lan Man had nearly forgotten this detail.

——Remove her performance from the program.

After some hesitation, the assistant asked: ——Shen You’an also has a piano solo performing the same piece as Qin Xiangge. Should his performance be removed too?

Lan Man fell into deep thought.

She hadn’t realized Shen You’an could play the piano.

Based on her understanding of Shen You’an, he wouldn’t act without a good reason. Perhaps he really had some talent.

Qin Xiangge had already been professionally assessed and deemed subpar. There was no point in embarrassing Lanya High School in front of Mr. Pearl.

No one knew Shen You’an’s level, but Lan Man had a hunch; this kid wouldn’t disappoint.

There might even be a surprise.

——No need, keep Shen You’an’s performance on the program.

Yu Ruohuan asked, "This genius pianist is called Ann? What’s her full name?"

On stage, the hosts appeared. A man and woman carried themselves with polished presence. Their enunciation was clear and impeccable, their voices taking on a formal broadcast cadence.

The audience in the front row sat close to the stage. Yu Ruohuan could even make out a teardrop-shaped mole at the corner of the female host’s eye.

Lan Man shook her head. "I’m sorry, Miss Yu. I don’t know her full name either. I only know she’s called Ann. It’s probably a stage name."

Ann?

Lan Man murmured the name under her breath, chewing on its pronunciation, then suddenly realized something.

Her eyes widened abruptly.

Could it really be...?

A shadow fell over Yu Ruohuan.

She turned her head to look at the young man who had taken his seat beside her, raising her eyebrows slightly.

"I didn’t think you’d show up."