After Reborn, I Became the Bigshots' Beloved-Chapter 69 - Piano Master Osborne

Chapter 69: Chapter 69: Piano Master Osborne

Chapter 69 -69: Piano Master Osborne

The person calling Lu Qianrou was Jiang Ting’s biological elder brother, and also Lu Qianrou’s uncle, Jiang Yusheng.

Jiang Yusheng is a top professor at Beijing University, and is quite prestigious in society, being forty-eight years old this year.

Men of this age generally don’t use apps like TikTok and Weibo, so Jiang Yusheng had no idea what had happened to Lu Qianrou today.

As soon as the call connected, he was startled to hear Lu Qianrou crying so miserably.

Lu Qianrou was clearly aware of this.

“Uncle, woo woo woo…”

Lu Qianrou opened her mouth between sobs, crying even harder.

“There, there, Qianrou, stop crying,” Jiang Yusheng quickly comforted, “tell uncle what exactly happened, why are you crying like this?”

“It’s because of that Lu Sheng…” Lu Qianrou cried, “Uncle… now all my brothers like her, they don’t like me anymore.”

“Today when I got home I found nobody was there, only after asking the maid did I learn that my eldest brother, second brother, and Fifth Brother took Lu Sheng out for dinner…”

“Nobody cared whether I was home or not… Uncle, I feel like an extra person in the Lu Family now, woo woo woo…”

Hearing this, Jiang Yusheng was taken aback: “…Lu Sheng? Are you talking about that illegitimate daughter of your father’s ex-wife?”

“Yes, it’s her…” Lu Qianrou cried in response.

“Are you saying that your brothers now only care for that illegitimate daughter and not at all about you? How could this happen?!”

This clearly turned Jiang Yusheng’s understanding upside down.

He, of course, had heard his sister mention the existence of Lu Sheng, who was said to be the result of one night when Lu Chengye’s ex-wife seduced him eighteen years ago.

Over the years, Jiang Yusheng had often heard Jiang Ting criticize Du Ran, but they did not know that Lu Chengye had an illegitimate daughter in the countryside.

The sudden appearance of this illegitimate daughter was one thing, but the fact that she was supposedly engaged in a child betrothal with Qianrou’s boyfriend was utterly ridiculous.

In Jiang Yusheng’s mind, bringing a motherless illegitimate girl from the countryside to Jiang City was already a great grace, and his sister had reached the height of benevolence.

But he did not expect that such dishonorable offspring could cause his beloved niece such distress, making her cry so desperately late at night.

As Jiang Yusheng questioned further, the sobs of Lu Qianrou grew louder, sounding heartbreakingly pitiful.

“Uncle… it’s not the fault of my eldest, second, or Fifth Brother; it’s that Lu Sheng who’s too manipulative.”

“Ever since she arrived at the Lu Family, she’s used various means to get close to my brothers, trying to make them like her.”

“The first day she came to the Lu Family, she choked me in the room trying to strangle me, but later in front of my brothers, she said it was me who tried to frame her.”

“It’s always been her framing and slandering me, making my brothers drift further away and dislike me more, and there’s nothing I can do.”

“Uncle… I’m too naive; I can’t win against her. I can only watch as she takes away everything that belonged to me, what should I do, woo woo…”

As Lu Qianrou sobbed her grievances, Jiang Yusheng, on the other end of the phone, burst into curses.

“Pah! What a wretched thing!”

“An illegitimate daughter, brought to Jiang City yet not acting cautiously, and she even dares to bully you like this?”

“Have your mother kick her out directly; let her go back to her godforsaken quiet rural home. She was given too much leeway!”

Finally hearing someone curse Lu Sheng, Lu Qianrou felt somewhat relieved.

Yet she still choked up and said: “It’s not possible, uncle… my mother can’t just send Lu Sheng away now.”

“Not only would my brothers not agree, the old master from the Fu Family also likes her, and our Lu Family has business with the Fu Family.”

“Right now, I can only swallow all the grievances myself… I don’t want to make it difficult for my parents and brothers because of me…”

Hearing his niece speaking so sensibly, enduring bullying yet still considering the Lu Family in everything, Jiang Yusheng felt even angrier.

He hadn’t even met her yet, and his impression of Lu Sheng was already the worst.

A despicable person, born and raised in the countryside, uneducated, full of manipulation and capable of trapping others in her schemes, and even trying to usurp others’ positions as an illegitimate daughter.

It was totally outrageous.

Jiang Yusheng took a deep breath.

“Alright Qianrou, I understand the situation now, I’ll ask your mother later what exactly happened. Stop crying for now.”

“How could you, the precious daughter of the Lu Family, be bullied like this by some country bumpkin illegitimate daughter? What about all the poise and grace you learned over the years?”

“Since Lu Sheng has bullied you, you should fight back. Don’t forget you have your mom and uncle to support you.”

“She’s just a wild child from the countryside, now that her mother is dead, who in Jiang City can support her? What are you afraid of!”

Choking up, Lu Qianrou responded, “Mmm… I understand, uncle. I’ll pull myself together.”

Suddenly remembering something, “Oh right, uncle, did you call me for something?”

Lu Qianrou’s crying made Jiang Yusheng forget the original reason he called, and her mention reminded him.

“You didn’t say, and I almost forgot,” Jiang Yusheng gathered his thoughts, “Qianrou, you know this year’s national piano competition is held in Jiang City, right?”

“I know, uncle,” Lu Qianrou replied, “Isn’t it supposed to be next month at the Jiang City Convention and Exhibition Center?”

“I called you because the date has been pushed forward,” Jiang Yusheng said, “The competition has been rescheduled to next week, and I guess you will receive the participation invitation in these few days.”

“… What??” Lu Qianrou paused, holding her phone, “Uncle, why would the competition change dates last minute? This is so sudden!”

Jiang Yusheng explained, “Because Osborne is visiting China next week, the organizers decided to invite him as a judge and thus rescheduled the competition to next week.”

Osborne?!

Lu Qianrou’s eyes widened.

Anyone studying piano knows the name Osborne.

One of the greatest musicians, composers, pianists, and conductors from the UK, a legendary figure known worldwide as an unrivaled master of piano.

Countless people worldwide have dreamt of attending a live performance by Osborne, but unfortunately, he ceased performing live after turning fifty and rarely appears in public.

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And now, he was going to be a judge at this year’s China piano competition!

What did it mean for Osborne to be a judge?

It meant that this year’s competitors would have the chance to be personally mentored by the master. This year’s competition would also be unprecedentedly popular, not just nationally, but closely watched by the whole world.

Lu Qianrou instantly got excited.

A piano competition judged by Osborne, if she could win first place and be recognized by Osborne, she would become famous worldwide and secure her status in the national piano scene.

Jiang Yusheng spoke over the phone, “Qianrou, I’ve told you how important this piano competition is. If you can secure first place in this competition, the special talent spot at Beijing University this year will be yours.”

“Now that the timing has moved up so much, you must prepare well this week, and absolutely no mistakes can occur.”

“I have some acquaintance with Osborne, I specifically introduced you to him and even sent him a video of your past performances.”

“Osborne said that he is looking forward to your performance, you absolutely must not disappoint him.”

What?

The master Osborne said he was looking forward to her performance??

Lu Qianrou took a deep breath, feeling almost faint with excitement.