After returning home, Qingxue looked over her own choice and Sheng Qianxia's, wavering slightly between two pieces before finally settling on one.
She began to practice.
Soon, a month had passed.
The piano competition's semifinals had started.
Gong Beiyao, as promised, went to watch Qingxue's competition.
When Qingxue saw Gong Beiyao in the audience, she was thrilled.
Sheng Qianxia, sitting next to Gong Beiyao, waved at Qingxue.
Noticing Qingxue looking over, she immediately said to Gong Beiyao, "Smile!"
"What?"
"Give me a smile."
"You want me to smile just because you say so?"
"Please, please, just a smile, you look so good when you smile."
Gong Beiyao obligingly smiled.
Sheng Qianxia immediately broke into a smile as well.
Seeing Gong Beiyao smile, Qingxue happily stepped into the venue.
"I smiled, what's in it for me?" Gong Beiyao whispered in her ear.
"You get to listen to a musical feast!"
"I only like the sound of your voice."
