CHAPTER 222: WHAT TO DO WHEN CAUGHT BY THE TEACHER?

"..."

Luofeng didn’t know how to answer. This long-legged beauty was 1.75 meters tall, with sexy curves and, colloquially speaking, "high beams." Her figure easily rated a 98 out of 100. Dancing that Xijiang-style dance up close? You’re asking me if it looked good? What a joke!

Luofeng, feeling as if he were in a heavenly state, pulled Duanmu Yunji directly into his arms. He wanted to find out if Duanmu Yunji was lying when she said she drank Skimmed Milk this morning. If I can’t taste it, then she lied! That would be an added offense! Time for an An Lushan transformation!

But before An Lushan could make his move, a cough came from the doorway.

Luofeng and Duanmu Yunji were passionately kissing. Someone came at a time like this? Luofeng shot a death glare in that direction. Who the hell is this? Don’t they know it’s impolite to stare at private moments? Is there no justice? Is there no law? We were kissing for less than a minute! I could have continued, you know. I have great lung capacity!

"Teacher... Teacher Lin!" Duanmu Yunji whispered, her face flushed as she looked at the newcomer.

"..." Luofeng was speechless. This well-maintained, middle-aged woman is actually a piano teacher at the Official Music Academy? Alright then. No wonder she had to clear her throat. If a classmate saw this, they’d probably just turn around and leave, or maybe sneak a peek, right?

Teacher Lin didn’t say anything, just smiled and asked, "Young man, which class are you from? How come I’ve never seen you before?"

Luofeng smiled. "Well, Teacher, I’m from the Dance College next door!"

"Oh? The Dance College?" Teacher Lin replied. "I’m quite familiar with it. I even participated in your school’s welcome party as the musical director! Which class are you in?"

"Umm..." Luofeng was baffled. Does she really have to press the issue?

Right now, I just want to make an online post: ’Caught kissing my girlfriend by her teacher. In the piano room. How do I escape?’ Luofeng had just been bluffing about being from the Dance College next door; he hadn’t expected the teacher to keep pressing him.

Of course, his answer was actually a decent one. Students from the Dance College often visited, as dance and music were close companions. Otherwise, why would Qin Rubing come over so frequently? That’s why Luofeng had used it as an excuse, hoping the teacher would turn a blind eye. But what now? She’s actually familiar with the Dance College?

"HAHAHA!" Duanmu Yunji couldn’t help but laugh. "Teacher Lin, please don’t listen to his nonsense. He’s not a student from Capital City; he studies in Shu City!"

At Duanmu Yunji’s candid admission, Teacher Lin carefully scrutinized the boy dressed in an LV summer outfit. Duanmu Yunji was her prized student, and she knew Yunji wouldn’t be with Luofeng just for his money. So, what’s so special about this boy? Of course, as an experienced woman, Teacher Lin naturally assumed that ’special something’ was some kind of peculiar ability.

"COUGH, COUGH, COUGH. Teacher Lin, uh, let me introduce myself again. My name is Luofeng, and I am indeed a student from Shu City," Luofeng said. Since Duanmu Yunji had already spilled the beans, there was no reason to keep lying.

"That’s an easy name to remember," Teacher Lin nodded and looked at Duanmu Yunji. "Yunji, why are you alone in the piano room?"

Duanmu Yunji looked a bit embarrassed. She had woken up too late today, so all the good piano rooms were taken.

There were two types of piano rooms in the academy. One type was the regular practice room, shared by four people, with each person taking turns at the piano every fifteen minutes. The other type, like the one Duanmu Yunji was currently in, housed pianos with issues. Pianos in such rooms generally had minor defects and were typically unused. That’s why this room only had Duanmu Yunji in it. Once this particular piano was repaired, the room wouldn’t be for single occupancy anymore.

Luofeng, of course, didn’t know the details. Is there something wrong with this piano room? Why does Teacher Li think Duanmu Yunji shouldn’t be using this one? he wondered privately.

"I’m sorry, Teacher Lin," Duanmu Yunji whispered. "I arrived too late, and the piano rooms were all booked up!"

Teacher Lin glared at Luofeng. "Heh. Is it because you came back too late last night?"

Duanmu Yunji’s face turned beet red. Luofeng, being thick-skinned, still maintained his smile.

Teacher Lin sighed deeply, looked at Luofeng, and began to speak carefully. "Luofeng, do you know Yunji’s current situation?"

Before Luofeng could answer, she continued.

"The Official TV Station’s Violin and Piano Competition is about to start. This time, our academy has one slot for an opening performance. According to past practice, this opening performance is an opportunity for newlyweds to showcase themselves.

"Currently, there are three contenders: Duanmu Yunji is one, and the others are Lin Meiyu and Wang Ran. These two competitors are on par with Yunji’s skill level, especially Wang Ran, whose talent is considerable. If the Official TV Station were to choose, I believe Wang Ran would have a fifty percent chance. Duanmu Yunji and Lin Meiyu would, at best, split the remaining fifty percent."

Luofeng listened quietly and understood Teacher Lin’s point. Her message was simple: this time was crucial for Duanmu Yunji. She was facing a significant opportunity and therefore needed to dedicate herself to practicing the piano.

Duanmu Yunji looked down, somewhat embarrassed. She hadn’t told Luofeng about this because they were often apart, and now that he had finally made the trip to Capital City, she wanted to spend as much time with him as possible.

"Luofeng, if you truly care for your girlfriend, then during this period, you should support her, encourage her, and give her more space. Don’t let youthful romance hinder her future. My words might be harsh, but they are for your girlfriend’s benefit," Teacher Lin said earnestly.

Luofeng quickly shook his head. "Not at all, Teacher. Your words are absolutely right. By the way, Teacher, is there something wrong with this piano room?"

"You can play the piano?" Teacher Lin asked, surprised. After all, could someone who isn’t an expert tell that this piano has a problem?

"..."

Luofeng didn’t know how to answer. Should I say I can? Duanmu Yunji once said that peak amateur-level piano skill is still nothing compared to a professional. And Teacher Lin? She must be far beyond performance level, probably at an instructional master level. How could I claim to play in front of such an expert? But if I say I can’t, that would be a lie, because I actually can.

Seeing Luofeng’s hesitation, Duanmu Yunji quickly answered for him, "Teacher Lin, when it comes to piano, he’s just dabbling—peak amateur level, I suppose!"

Teacher Lin didn’t respond but sat on the piano bench and began to play. A piano melody filled the room. Luofeng recognized the tune. It’s ’Our Love,’ the piece I’ve played before?

When Teacher Lin reached a climactic part of the piece, she stopped and said, "I often hear Yunji play this song. You should know it too, right?"

Luofeng looked at Duanmu Yunji. Her face was flushed.

"Uh, yes, I know it," Luofeng said, changing the subject. "I understand the problem now. The piano’s timbre is off; is it malfunctioning?" He deliberately continued, "Are there many pianos with issues in the practice rooms?"

He asked this because he was about to use a "Donation" task card. He had acquired this card from a materialistic woman after his visit to the orphanage with the mute girl. If he had obtained it sooner, Luofeng would have used it without hesitation for his previous donation.