That night, at the Dawn Winery.
The male guests and female guests formed two respective circles of their own. Zhan Qi was entertaining the men while Fu Qing followed Wang Lian and Li Ying to talk with the ladies.
"Let's all play a game! Everyone draw lots. Whoever wins will go on stage and perform."
Wang Lian took out the straw and exchanged a furtive glance with Li Ying.
Fu Qing was the only daughter of the Fu family. Naturally, her family was wealthier than the two of them. However, Fu Qing had just returned to the family not long ago. There were even rumors that she had grown up in the countryside.
Tonight, they would make sure that she makes a fool of herself in public. Screw her pride!
Every madam came to draw lots. As Fu Qing opened her palm, she saw that she had a red lot. Unfortunately, she'd won.
"Yo, third sister-in-law is really lucky!"
Wang Lian smiled and teased, "I wonder what you're going to perform for us?"
"This..."
Fu Qing was a little worried.
She knew that she would end up embarrassing herself here.
"How about playing the piano?"
Li Ying suggested. When the other wealthy ladies heard it, they all showed contemptuous expressions.
If it weren't for Wang Lian and Li Ying, this village girl's daughter wouldn't even be here. Even standing next to her made them all feel like they were tainted by her poverty.
How could a village girl know how to play the piano? What a joke!
Just as Fu Qing was about to retort, a kind voice sounded.
"Kid, so you're here."
Fu Qing turned around and saw a familiar old man's face.
"Sir, are you alright?"
"Yes, it's a good thing that you sent me to the hospital in time. It's just a little bruise. I'll be fine after resting for two days."
The old man smiled fondly at her. His gaze was understanding as it swept past the scheming women around her.
"I heard that you had to play the piano. Because I have nothing to repay you with, I'll play the piano for you."
The old man walked to the piano and sat down. Under the light, it was obvious that his clothes her shabby. It seems that he did not clean himself up after the accident, so he looked even more old and tattered.
Li Ying covered her mouth and struggled to restrain her laughter. "Third sister-in-law, where did you meet this person? Why does he look like an old beggar?"
The other ladies also laughed along.
But in the next second, their laughter suddenly ceased.
The sound of the piano rang out. It was clear and pleasing to the ear, and it sounded just like celestial music.
The old man, who was originally dressed in tattered clothes, now looked like a noble God in their eyes. His entire body exuded an effortless elegance. After making fun of him, the women could not help turn their heads in shame. They didn't dare to look him in the eyes.
The commotion also attracted the attention of the male guests. When they saw the old man playing the piano, they all cried out in surprise.
"Oh my God, it's Master Franz!"
He was a world-class piano master and the Grand Master of the piano world. Many people wanted him to be their teacher or partner, but he rejected them all.
In the piano world, if he said he was second, no one else would dare to say they were first.
When they heard that Franz was playing to perform in Fu Qing's place, the faces of the guests changed, and they all gathered around Fu Qing.
"Third young madam, you're familiar with Master Franz?"
"Third young madam, please help me put in a good word with Master Franz. Let's consider a collaboration! I'll make sure that you benefit from this."
For a moment, Fu Qing had the upper hand over everyone.
In the corner of the banquet, Fu Wanwan's heart was burning with jealousy.
She had finally gotten the admission ticket to the banquet, but she hadn't expected to see Fu Qing in the limelight the moment she entered.
This slut, how could she be so lucky wherever she went!
She has to die!
Because Fu Qing wasn't used to being complimented like this, she went out to relieve her boredom. After watching her every move, Fu Wanwan's expression turned cold. She quickly followed her — she was drunk and didn't care about anything else.
The two of them walked to the artificial lake of the hotel, without Fu Qing noticing that the other woman was following her.
There was no one there. Fu Qing finally let out a sigh of relief. She stood by the lake, enjoying the breeze. Fu Wanwan quickly saw the opportunity to sneak behind her. Without hesitating, she shoved her into the lake.
Splash!
Water splashed everywhere as Fu Qing fell into the water. Fu Wanwan watched on with satisfaction as she struggled and cried for help. She continued to watch as Fu Qing slowly sank.
