CHAPTER 44: CHAPTER 44 IMPATIENCE

Shen Luoluo also studied the cello, and naturally knew the world-renowned, legendary musician Tao Ruisi.

But she didn’t think Rong Zhi’s current identity would allow him to know that international master, just assumed Tao Ruisi was simply Rong Zhi’s friend.

So she greeted Tao Ruisi without any suspicion, "Hello, my name is Shen Luoluo, and I’m also a friend of Rong Zhi. You can just call me Luoluo!"

Tao Ruisi was slightly surprised, "You’re Zhi Zhi’s friend. Are you here for the concert? Do you like this too?"

Shen Luoluo: "Yes, yes, indeed! I’ve practiced the cello for a few years, although not that well."

She said, embarrassed, scratching her head.

Tao Ruisi suddenly became interested, thinking that being friends with Rong Zhi must mean that Shen Luoluo had some personal strengths!

She immediately let go of Rong Zhi and started chatting with Shen Luoluo. The two talked from the cello to Rong Zhi, still chatting as they walked into the venue, like long-lost soulmates, nearly becoming sisters on the spot.

The four arrived a bit late, and the performance on stage had already begun.

The melodious music resounded in every corner of the venue, one performer after another went on stage, and the conversations in the venue had long disappeared, with everyone fully focused on watching the performances on stage.

Sometimes showing amazement, sometimes lost in the music.

Rong Zhi leaned back slightly, lowered her head a bit, glanced at the two girls beside her, she had something to do, so she whispered, "I’ll go out for a bit."

...

Backstage.

Rong Meng’s cello solo was placed later in the program, and she confirmed her state again at the moment, a smile appeared, with pride on her gentle face.

She was very confident in her abilities, this performance would surely amaze everyone!

Yang Yuli stood beside her but wasn’t as calm, instead seeming vaguely anxious, with dark circles under her eyes, looking quite unattractive.

Rong Meng flexed her fingers, glanced at her sideways, and softly asked, "What’s been up with you these days? You’re so fidgety."

"I..." The words almost came out of Yang Yuli’s mouth, but when she saw the cello, remembering Rong Meng still had to go on stage, she shook her head, deciding not to disturb, afraid of affecting Rong Meng, "It’s nothing."

Ever since receiving the call from Lu Yi that night, she’s been worrying about Lu Yi’s words about revenge for several days. Having known Lu Yi for long, she’s well aware of his vengeful nature!

Yet, up till now, Lu Yi had not shown up.

On one hand, Yang Yuli felt that Lu Yi was just deceiving her, trying to extort more money; on the other hand, she’s afraid Lu Yi might really come looking for her.

As a result, she’s been troubling over this matter these days, feeling anxious and uneasy.

Rong Meng squinted her eyes slightly.

Yang Yuli’s panicked expression couldn’t fool her.

She pursed her lips a little, sensing that something might have gone wrong upon thinking.

Previously, Yang Yuli said she wanted to find someone to teach Rong Zhi a lesson.

Yet after a week, not only was Rong Zhi unharmed, but she was also going energetically to school every day.

Her eyes flickered a bit, her tone incredibly gentle, "It’s good if it’s nothing, the backstage air is too stuffy, I have to go on stage soon, I’m worried about you being here alone, you can go to the corridor or front."

Yang Yuli, distracted, nodded upon hearing this, "I’ll go to the corridor to clear my mind, good luck with your performance!"

Rong Meng smiled, "Alright."

...

On the first floor of the music hall, there is a lounge.

Rong Zhi leaned against the corridor wall, her fingers casually tapping on the screen to send messages.

The replies came quickly: [Coat? No wonder I couldn’t find it when I was anxiously looking to wear it, turns out it accidentally fell in your car.]

Accidentally?

Rong Zhi’s fox-like eyes squinted slightly, a hint of teasing flashed in her eyes: [Really urgent?]

Bai Su: [Not really that urgent, but if you’re willing to deliver it, then it’s rather urgent.]

Rong Zhi: [...]

Rong Zhi: [Pick it up at work tomorrow]

Bai Su’s name changed to "typing", and a minute passed without a reply.

Rong Zhi lazily ignored it, put away the phone, ready to leave. Just stepping out two steps, a somewhat piercing female voice sounded from behind—

"Rong Zhi?!"

She hesitated in her steps, slowly turned her head.

Yang Yuli took several large strides forward, staring at that extremely alluring face, her eyes filled with disgust, "What are you doing here?!"

Her tone made it seem as if Rong Zhi’s presence was so inappropriate, her existence tainted the surrounding air.

Rong Zhi glanced at Yang Yuli, confirmed she didn’t know her, and directly left, ignoring her.

Yang Yuli’s eyes widened in disbelief, unable to comprehend that Rong Zhi would just ignore her, a nameless rage surged within, she ran forward to grab Rong Zhi, "Stop right there!"

Rong Zhi, feeling quite impatient, turned around, not expecting Yang Yuli to run too fast and couldn’t stop, charging straight ahead!

"Ah!"

Just a second before Yang Yuli collided, Rong Zhi grabbed her wrist and pulled her aside, causing Yang Yuli’s entire body to lose balance and fall to the ground.

Yang Yuli looked up painfully, her eyes fierce, "You pushed me?!"

Rong Zhi casually put her hands in her pockets, lowered her eyes, her expression indifferent yet imposing from above, her tone cold and casual, "Are you crazy?"

Yang Yuli choked, being unable to speak under Rong Zhi’s aura, just when she thought to forcefully argue back, the corner of her eye saw a group of people behind, quickly changing her expression.

"Rong Zhi, you beast! How dare you assault me, I don’t want to live anymore!" Her voice was miserable, aggrieved to the utmost.

Rong Zhi: "..."

Damn crazy.

The group had originally intended to take detours due to the tense atmosphere, but hearing a familiar name, they turned immediately, hurriedly approaching.

The group came closer, seeing Rong Zhi’s face, extremely surprised.

"Rong Zhi what are you doing here?! No, how did you get in here?"

It was several people from the Rong Family.

Ying Man glanced at Yang Yuli, upon seeing her miserable teary state, then looked at the perfectly standing Rong Zhi, coupled with the earlier scream she heard, instantly her heart was filled with rage.

"Was the home tutor free? Did you learn manners and discipline all into a dog’s stomach during this period?! Indecently assaulting a girl in public, truly a case of mountains and rivers may change but one’s nature is hard to alter!"

Rong Zhi hadn’t done anything, yet Ying Man verbally lashed out without reason.

Already feeling impatient, Ying Man’s unreasonable reprimand added another layer to her inner irritation, she pressed her brows, her eye corners spread with unruliness, squinting slightly, she sneered, "If there’s nothing, then get lost."

Pretty arrogant, quite sarcastic too.

Ying Man, infuriated, restrained her voice to chastise, "Apologizing was for your good, what kind of attitude is this? Making me leave?"

Rong Qichuo disdainfully rolled his eyes, "After all, he is of such character, hasty yet timid, naturally failed to admit assaulting a girl, he only wants to escape."

He looked toward Rong Zhi, seeing that the other party was still expressionless, he couldn’t help but command, "Since we saw it now, you better not try to leave, quickly apologize to the person!"

Yang Yuli, still kneeling on the ground, wailed a couple of timely cries, arousing the Rong Family’s greater fury.

"Rong Zhi," Rong Xian’an, who had not spoken, held a stern face, tightly furrowing his brows, his tone cold and steady, "Quickly apologize to her, and strive to be forgiven."

These three, without distinguishing right or wrong, without knowing truth or falsehood, jumped to conclusions.

Rong Zhi squeezed her finger joints, suppressing the urge to assemble the dagger, her face showed no expression, increasingly cold and unruly, carrying a wildness deep in her bones.

She looked at Yang Yuli, who instinctively shrank from her cold gaze, but recalling that the few people present were on her side, she was the victim, why should she be intimidated?