This was Chi Zhiyu's heartfelt words, but Si Niannian slapped him on the head.
"How many times have I told you, Xiaoyu, your efforts are for yourself and to fulfill your own dreams, not for me. Remember, never force yourself to satisfy others, because once you force yourself , it is no longer your own life.”
"Remember, Master."
Chi Zhiyu went to the art exam alone, but he didn't let Si Niannian send him off.
The test center for the art exam was far away, and even Chi Zhiyu spent nearly forty minutes driving there.
What he didn't know was that a car had been following him and also parked outside the test center.
"Brother Su, look, there are many parents waiting outside. Let's get off the bus too."
Si Niannian pointed to the door of the Conservatory of Music, opened the door and got out of the car.
Today she was wearing a white T-shirt and a suspender skirt, with a bun on her head pierced by Bu Chensu. She was standing among a group of parents, looking a bit out of place.
"Little girl, you're here to take the exam too, right? Oh, you're just taking the art exam at such a young age. Where are your parents?"
"The time is almost up, so don't ask. Little girl, go in quickly. This is a big deal and there is no room for delay."
The two middle-aged women looked at their watches and urged Si Niannian to get in quickly.
Si Niannian smiled and said, "Auntie, you have misunderstood. I am not a candidate. I am a parent just like you."
"Parent? You?" One of the women didn't believe it.
But now is not the time for gossip. They ignored Si Niannian and turned to look inside the music school. Some looked anxious, and some clasped their hands together, praying that their children would pass the exam.
Bu Chensu held a parasol and walked over with an iced pearl milk tea in his hand, standing next to Si Niannian, which made the other parents feel strange and envious.
"Huh? Why did someone come out so quickly?" Suddenly, someone exclaimed.
Si Niannian also looked over after hearing this, "Xiao Yu?"
Chi Zhiyu walked out with his head down, lost in thought. When he heard Si Niannian's voice, he subconsciously raised his head.
His eyes were a little red, and he seemed to have cried.
"master?"
Chi Zhiyu was stunned for a moment, then suddenly came to his senses, and quickly wiped away the remaining tears from the corners of his eyes.
"Master, Master Bu, why are you here?"
Si Niannian looked at him and said, "Xiao Yu, why did you come out so quickly? Have you finished the exam?"
Chi Zhiyu's head dropped again, and his hand holding the guitar bag tightened again and again.
"Master, I... I can't pass the exam."
"Why? Did you forget something? Tell me, I'll ask Brother Su to go back and get it."
Si Niannian pointed to Bu Chensu next to him.
Chi Zhiyu's eyes turned red again, biting his lower lip, choked and aggrieved, unable to say a complete sentence.
He was so pitiful that even the other parents around him felt sorry for him, let alone Si Niannian who felt sorry for his apprentice.
But before she could speak, Bu Chensu preempted her.
Bu Chensu frowned, his tone a bit scolding, but not vicious.
"A man can talk about things when he wants to, but what about mother-in-law and mother-in-law!"
Chi Zhiyu then spoke, "My guitar strings were cut by someone."
Si Niannian quickly took his guitar bag and opened it. It was still the guitar Si Xinghe gave him, but unfortunately five of the six strings were broken.
There were people around who were shaking their heads and clicking their tongues.
"It's a good guitar, it's a shame."
"Oh! This kind of thing happens every year when the art exam comes. You think you are still a child, how can you be so scheming and jealous?"
(End of chapter)