The Outcast Heiress’s Secret Identities
Chapter 396 - Chapter 396 0396 Capitalism interests above all

Chapter 396: 0396 Capitalism, interests above all Chapter 396: 0396 Capitalism, interests above all Mr. Will’s words slapped Zhao Yiyi across the face!

“Damn, was that ‘Castle in the Sky’ that Su Ran just played? I couldn’t recognize a single note.”

“You’re not alone. I had never even heard of the ‘Wind Poem Retrograde Sequence,’ and she has already mastered it. That’s the difference!”

“Us ordinary folks might not know, but shouldn’t Su Xinyan, a professional pianist, be aware of it?”

“What did she just say? Su Ran wasn’t in good form today? Could her reputation as a Grade 8 pianist be bought? After all, even young Will knows.”

The questioning looks from those around her directly caused Su Xinyan to lose face, and the stark stares sent chills down her spine; she glared at Su Ran with a grim expression.

Su Ran slowly stood up, lifted her head to look at Zhao Yiyi, and swept her gaze past Su Xinyan, deliberately or otherwise, before finally resting her eyes on Mr. Will.

“Mr. Will, I would be honored to receive your guidance.”

Will’s expression gradually returned from shock to normal. He glanced at Su Ran and then shook his head in a daze.

“I dare not, Miss Ran’s piano skills are superior to mine. Her musical sensitivity is something I can’t even come close to. I admire her sincerely and concede willingly.”

With Will saying this, the middle-aged man naturally had nothing more to say.

Su Ran nodded and then turned her gaze back to Zhao Yiyi.

“Miss Zhao, is there anything else you would like to say?”

Zhao Yiyi’s face turned ashen. Especially when she saw Su Ran’s aloof demeanor, she lost her composure and shrieked, “Impossible! What ‘Wind Poem Retrograde Sequence’? I’ve never heard of such a thing. How could you, a nobody without even the title of pianist, be so skilled!”

Upon hearing Zhao Yiyi’s outburst, someone couldn’t help themselves!

“Indeed, someone should reflect on why they, as a professional pianist, can’t even match someone’s casual performance.”

“To call that a ‘nobody’? Doesn’t that mean Su Xinyan is even less than a nobody?”

“Now, I’m question how she got that Grade 8 pianist title. She’s no match for Will, who is of the same grade, and Su Ran doesn’t even have a pianist title, yet she could effortlessly crush her.”

“Besides, Su Ran is glorifying our nation. Look at them, so aggressive. It seems they were quite keen on seeing Su Ran lose.”

“Weren’t they the ones who forced her on stage in the first place? As if we need to spell out their motives.”

Su Xinyan’s face went pale.

What an idiot Zhao Yiyi is!

Could she not think before she speaks?

She’s practically killing me!

“Yiyi.”

Gu Heng called her name with a stern face. His cousin, when would she stop causing trouble?

Zhao Yiyi sheepishly closed her mouth, her face turning pale upon hearing the crowd’s comments, and then she glared resentfully at Su Ran.

Su Ran remained indifferent, with an attitude of detachment.

At that moment, someone else began to speak.

“I wonder how the person who invited Su Xinyan feels now, passing over the more talented Su Ran and choosing a mere vase with a name.”

“Isn’t it just a ‘vase’? Look at her today’s attire, so flashy and showy. Who is she dressing up for?”

“Exactly, this is an elite networking event. People who don’t know might think she’s here to find a match. Red color plus an off-shoulder design, showing off what exactly…”

“Huang Yan’s face doesn’t look good either, I wonder if he’s regretting choosing Su Xinyan.”

Everyone looked in unison and indeed saw Huang Yan frowning slightly.

However.

Before he could say anything, people from the other two TV stations couldn’t hold back anymore.

“I’ve just remembered that our X channel doesn’t have a special guest segment, so Miss Xinyan, I’m very sorry!”

As the producer from X channel finished speaking, the program planner from M channel also stood up.

“Miss Xinyan, I’m sorry, but the guest spots for our music program are already full, so we at M channel can’t invite you this time. We hope for a chance to collaborate in the future, very sorry!”

“…”

“…”

As soon as the directors from the two TV stations made their statements, the entire venue was enveloped in an awkward silence, and no one dared to even breathe.

“You…”

Zhao Yiyi was furious, as this was clearly a slap in the face of Xinyan.

A program director with no sense of respect, what kind of director is that, devoid of any magnanimity and grace.

“Now only Huang Yan is left. What do you think, will he also cancel his collaboration with Su Xinyan?”

“He probably will. Otherwise, what does he want from her?”

Su Xinyan, embarrassed and unable to find a place to hide her discomfort, looked at Huang Yan with vulnerable and pleading eyes, her whole being exuding a cry for help.

Catching Su Xinyan’s gaze, Huang Yan paused slightly, gave her a barely perceptible nod, and then spoke up in front of everyone.

“Music, this pure thing, sometimes really depends on a connection between people. I really like Miss Xinyan’s performance, especially how she brings out a clear and melodious quality, which fits the theme of my song perfectly. Therefore, Miss Xinyan, I formally invite you again to record for my piece.”

As Huang Yan spoke, Su Xinyan’s expression finally started to improve slightly, but others were shocked.

“Just like that, Huang Yan is still willing to invite Su Xinyan?”

“No way. Su Xinyan’s piano playing is so poor, even inviting Su Ran would be better!”

“What pure thing music is, sounds nice to say, but it’s just the fame of Su Xinyan he’s after.”

“Exactly. No matter how well Su Ran plays, she’s not from the industry after all. How could her traffic and popularity compare to Su Xinyan, the Big Sister of Chongguang?”

“Ha, in the end, it’s still capitalism, with profit as the highest principle.”

Some questioned Huang Yan’s choice; not to mention Su Xinyan’s inferiority to Su Ran, she was far below even a Grade 8 pianist like Will.

So, why did Su Xinyan still receive preferential treatment in the end?

Huang Yan was indifferent to the crowd’s discussions. His decision required no explanation to anyone.

With his professionalism and authority, he could make them shut up.

In the shadow of the corner, those silent and inscrutable eyes remained fixed on Su Ran on the stage.

Moments later, he pulled out his phone and made a call.

Seeing the caller ID, Mark was startled. He glanced around and saw that everyone’s attention was on the stage. His eyes flickered before he answered the call.

“Hello… Yes, no news yet.”

Whatever was said on the other side made Mark’s eyes widen in shock.

“What? Are you sure? Okay!”

After hanging up, Mark looked serious.

He glanced at Su Ran again, but his gaze was extremely complex, so complex that it was unreadable.

And at that moment, Su Ran returned to her seat with a troubled expression, just as she was about to sit down.

“Miss Ran.”

Su Ran paused mid-action and looked over at the sound.

In the front row on the right side, Mark had already stood up.