CHAPTER 27: CHAPTER 27 SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

"Oh my god, Brother Fan’s singing is actually so good!"

Cheng Xiaolu said, looking at Lin Fan with deep affection, already transformed into Lin Fan’s fangirl.

Shanshan used to complain to her that Brother Fan’s singing was terrible. Turns out she was lying.

Lin Shanshan was now in a state of excitement and bewilderment.

Just now, when Lin Fan started singing, she was directly dumbfounded. In her memory, her brother was tone-deaf, and his singing sounded like a pig being slaughtered. How could it be so good now?

Aside from bewilderment, she felt more moved; her brother was standing up for her and conquered the three judges with his music.

Even the principal was alarmed now.

Originally, Lin Shanshan had been turned down by the judges, but now she seemed to see hope again.

Liu Mengjie walked onto the stage.

The three judges were a bit flustered, sweating profusely. They were personally appointed by Liu Mengjie, but clearly, their handling of Lin Shanshan’s case didn’t satisfy Liu Mengjie.

"After hearing what Mr. Lin said, do all three of you understand where you went wrong?" Liu Mengjie asked coldly.

The three judges responded in unison, "Understood."

Of course, they understood. Lin Fan was simply a music master!

In front of Lin Fan, they were like elementary students, only there to listen to his teachings.

Liu Mengjie looked at Lin Fan and smiled pleasantly, "Lin Fan, how about I personally take your sister’s examination?"

Since Liu Mengjie was the principal here, Lin Fan wanted to keep a low profile, but unexpected events had alerted Liu Mengjie.

Lin Fan had no choice but to say, "Thank you, Principal, as long as you treat my sister fairly and justly, that’s enough."

Liu Mengjie understood Lin Fan’s meaning and sincerely replied, "I will."

So Lin Fan stepped off the stage, allowing Lin Shanshan to retake the exam.

Lin Shanshan then sang "Fireworks Easily Cold" again.

After finishing, Liu Mengjie gave an evaluation, listing both strengths and weaknesses, well-reasoned and convincing, truly fair and just. Liu Mengjie believed Lin Shanshan’s voice had great potential and talent, ultimately letting Lin Shanshan pass the interview.

Lin Shanshan was ecstatic, immediately running off the stage and jumping into Lin Fan’s arms.

"Brother, thank you," Lin Shanshan said gratefully, eyes reddening.

If it weren’t for her brother helping her today, she would have been turned down. The person she owed the most gratitude to was her brother.

Lin Fan said contentedly, "This is what you deserve."

Liu Mengjie then also stepped down and came next to Lin Fan, smiling, "Lin Fan, can I have a word with you?"

Lin Fan said, "Hmm, Shanshan, go wait for me outside first."

Lin Shanshan went off to celebrate her victory with Cheng Xiaolu.

Liu Mengjie smiled, "Lin Fan, were you satisfied with Shanshan’s exam just now? I truly didn’t show any favoritism; Shanshan is indeed an outstanding child."

Lin Fan smiled, "I know."

With his music talent now, if Liu Mengjie had shown favoritism, he wouldn’t have noticed it. Liu Mengjie’s evaluation of Lin Shanshan was indeed quite objective.

Liu Mengjie’s voice tinged with affection, "Lin Fan, why didn’t you tell me your sister was coming for the exam yesterday? Do you think I’m the type to show favoritism?"

She really hit the nail on the head.

Lin Fan was a bit embarrassed and rubbed his nose, "Sorry."

Liu Mengjie scoffed, "A simple apology isn’t enough, I have a request for you."

Lin Fan curiously asked, "What request?"

Liu Mengjie said, "Come to my office, and I’ll tell you there."

The beauty principal’s invitation to her office was something Lin Fan couldn’t easily turn down.

Just then, Xu Cheng came over, smiling, "Mr. Lin, didn’t expect to meet you again so soon."

Lin Fan thought to himself, oh, isn’t this the music director from Wind Bird he encountered last night?

Liu Mengjie introduced, "Lin Fan, Xu Cheng is my friend. I’ve heard about your refusal to sign a contract."

Xu Cheng chuckled, "I really didn’t realize, the piano prodigy Old Liu mentioned turns out to be the same music genius I met, Mr. Lin is truly a once-in-a-century music master!"

Lin Fan smiled, "Mr. Xu, if you’re still thinking of having me sign a contract, you can let that go. I made it clear last night, I don’t want to be a pop star."

Xu Cheng seemed like he’d been doused with cold water. He initially intended to persuade Lin Fan further, but now he was speechless, throwing a pleading look towards Liu Mengjie.

Liu Mengjie laughed, "Old Xu, let’s set your matter aside, you should head back now, I have something to discuss with Lin Fan."

As she spoke, Liu Mengjie gave Xu Cheng a wink, signaling she’d assist him.

Xu Cheng was somewhat comforted by this, smiled, "Then I won’t disturb you two, Mr. Lin, goodbye."

Xu Cheng said goodbye and left.

Liu Mengjie then led Lin Fan to her office, casually closing the door.

Looking at the intelligent beauty in front of him, Lin Fan felt a bit itchy inside, it seemed almost like a clandestine affair.

"Sister Mengjie, you said you have a request for me, what is it?" Lin Fan asked.

Liu Mengjie instead remarked, "I didn’t expect both you and your sister to have such outstanding music talent, especially you, you’re completely at genius level. Your family must be a musical family, right?"

Exceptional musical talent like Lin Fan and Shanshan typically comes from a musical family.

Lin Fan said, "No, my parents are from the village, our ancestors for three generations were farmers."

Liu Mengjie was momentarily stunned, thinking Lin Fan was joking and not believing him. If Lin Fan really came from such a background, how could he play Kosak?

"I’m being serious with you, can you be serious too?" Liu Mengjie bantered tenderly.

Lin Fan was a bit speechless and casually went along, "Alright, our ancestors for three generations were all musicians, my grandfather mastered eighteen instruments, my father was a tenor, and my mother was a composer."

Liu Mengjie looked impressed, nodding frequently, "No wonder then, you and your sister both inherited excellent musical genes."

Lin Fan found it amusing internally. Inheritance, what a joke! If not for the system rewarding music talent, he would be tone-deaf. As for Lin Shanshan’s music talent, it truly was innate and unrelated to inheritance.

But Liu Mengjie didn’t believe his truth, instead believing his falsehoods. There was nothing he could do.

Liu Mengjie said, "Lin Fan, after listening to you play the piano yesterday, I’ve been unable to forget it. I’m truly too impressed by your piano skills. You absolutely can’t refuse my upcoming request."

Lin Fan sweated, "You wouldn’t be asking me to be a piano teacher again, would you?"

Liu Mengjie replied, "No, I know you wouldn’t agree, so I want you to be a substitute teacher until I find a suitable piano teacher."

Liu Mengjie secretly praised herself for this clever idea. She couldn’t deny that the substitute teacher strategy was brilliant, it wouldn’t make Lin Fan uncomfortable and would achieve her goal.

It was a spur-of-the-moment idea she came up with.

Lin Fan could see through Liu Mengjie’s intentions, but he truly couldn’t outright reject her anymore.

Lin Fan said, "What if you can’t find a piano teacher for a long time?"

"I won’t let that happen, I will surely find one soon, just agree with me!" Liu Mengjie said, looking at Lin Fan expectantly.

Lin Fan sighed, this woman was even using her charming act. Looking at her, she definitely wasn’t a woman who often acted charming, really a struggle for her.

Lin Fan then said, "Fine, since I misunderstood you, I’ll take it as an apology."

Liu Mengjie was overjoyed, Lin Fan agreed!

"That’s great, Lin Fan!"

In her excitement, Liu Mengjie directly jumped into Lin Fan’s arms and gave him an enthusiastic hug.

Her body was so soft, the hug felt so comfortable.

Lin Fan found it quite enjoyable.

Just then, a young teacher pushed the door open, "Principal..."

Her words were choked off as she looked at the two hugging, eyes wide with surprise.