CHAPTER 590: 229 BUFF IS MAXED OUT_2

Yu Ruohuan was raised by the old lady from a young age; she probably knew about Silent Garden’s situation a long time ago.

"I just suddenly thought of something amusing. Mom, you took over Silent Garden starting last year—don’t tell me you don’t know about that old couple."

Wei Zhuhua: "So? What are you trying to say?"

"Are they still alive?"

Such indifferent, casual words, paired with an utter disregard for human lives.

Wei Zhuhua lowered her gaze. "It’ll be hard for them to make it through this winter."

Yu Ruohuan suddenly burst into loud laughter, so full of arrogance and recklessness that Wei Zhuhua’s brow furrowed immediately.

"Huanhuan, they are your great-uncle and great-aunt."

"Mom, how can you be so naive?" Yu Ruohuan really wanted to say ’stupid,’ but restrained herself.

"Don’t you dare say that in front of Grandma. Otherwise, don’t blame Second Aunt for taking the chance to trip you up. Grandma only had one son—my grandpa, Yu Yixin. Where would I have gotten a great-uncle?"

Wei Zhuhua had never felt this cold before.

"Keep an eye on that old couple. Don’t let them die, or the next round of the game won’t be any fun."

Yu Ruohuan hung up the phone.

Wei Zhuhua listened to the busy tone coming from the phone, her emotions were complex.

She felt her head spinning again.

~

The forums were lively all through the night.

Although the gala ended in disaster, the buzz and excitement it generated lasted until the early hours.

Those who used to look down on Shen You’an had a painful slap in the face this time.

Meanwhile, Qin Xiangge had become an utter laughingstock.

Though Qin Xiangge didn’t perform on stage, troublemakers dug up her rehearsal video and juxtaposed it with Shen You’an’s spectacular gala performance for comparison.

She ultimately couldn’t escape the fate of public shame.

Professionals who knew the craft gave sharp commentary: Shen You’an’s recital, placed on an international stage, would undoubtedly rank at the highest caliber—world-class performance. At her young age, her piano expertise had reached such heights, exceeding even Pearl’s legendary talent back in her prime.

Shen You’an’s performance video, uploaded online by someone, went viral instantly.

#GeniusPianoGirl #PhantomOfTheNight #LanyaHighSchoolNewYearGala—these hashtags rapidly shot up the trending charts.

——Holy crap, holy crap, what did I just witness?

——This young lady is way too gorgeous! Even though we can’t see her face clearly because the footage is blurry, it’s obvious she’s an unparalleled beauty. I so badly want to see her face!

——Shallow humans, fixated only on appearances. Do you not realize the most exceptional brilliance is that transcendent piano technique? Phantom of the Night—yes, that was Phantom of the Night, and she performed it flawlessly. Each Chapter resonated like poetry—it was sublime beyond words.

——Seriously, if this young lady ever gets bored of being a pianist, she should consider trying her luck in the singing scene. Her voice is undoubtedly kissed by God Himself; the music industry loses greatly without her.

——I need every single piece of info on this genius piano girl within three seconds.

——Here’s the scoop straight from a student of Lanya High School: she’s not just a piano genius but also a top scholar. Y’all can check the CMO website—she’s this year’s CMO Gold Medalist, first place. You’re in for a stunning surprise.

——Shen You’an—her name is Shen You’an. She’s this year’s CMO Gold Medalist, the first out of only twenty gold medalists for the year. It’s a gathering of geniuses, which means the gold medal’s prestige is through the roof. She’s the number one among the nation’s most brilliant minds. My god, what kind of brain must she have? Not only is she incredibly intelligent, but also stunningly beautiful, with a great figure, impeccable charisma, and unmatched piano skill. Buffs maxed out. Dear Lord, is this truly your favored daughter?

In a world where looks reign supreme, coupled with an era obsessed with strength and talent, someone as flawless as Shen You’an incites nothing short of frenzied admiration and devotion. She required zero hype yet became a sensation overnight.

Her piano video was even shared on international platforms. Initially, it garnered little attention—but then Pearl spoke out. This internationally revered royal piano prodigy personally praised her as a true genius. And if Pearl says so, then she certainly is one.

Foreigners, even more than Hua Country’s netizens, showered her with extravagant compliments, sparing no words of praise. Given that Shen You’an’s performance was indeed flawless, she was soon crowned with the title "Goddess of the Piano" internationally.

In short, Shen You’an skyrocketed to Internet fame overnight. Netizens everywhere scrambled to unearth any details, but this genius scholar-slash-piano-goddess was incredibly elusive—there wasn’t even a single properly framed photo of her. The less information available, the more insatiable the public’s curiosity became.

Huang Xiaoyu was just an ordinary high school student. She had practiced piano since childhood, but unfortunately lacked any real talent, and ultimately followed the path of standardized education.

Before falling asleep that night, she went through her usual routine of browsing Weibo and completing tasks in her idol’s fan page.

After finishing and logging out, she happened to glance at the trending list and spotted the Genius Piano Girl hashtag. She couldn’t help but scoff dismissively.