The Master's Mask Unveiled Again-Chapter 363 - 362: In Front of Everyone, He Took Her Hand (Extra)

Chapter 363: Chapter 362: In Front of Everyone, He Took Her Hand (Extra)

“It must have been appreciated by someone,” Lu Xi answered confidently.

“Appreciated her?” Pei Jinlan paused, shaking her head; she didn’t think Lu Mian had anything worth appreciating.

“However, Lu Xi, there’s something I need to remind you. Xinnuan submitted her work to Sufeng, and the terms were almost settled, but at the last minute, the draft was rejected. That night, it seemed like Lu Mian sent a message to someone from Sufeng.” She spoke with a hint of sigh, “I feel like Mianmian knows someone from Sufeng.”

“Sufeng?” Lu Xi laughed in disbelief, “That can’t be right; Mianmian has never been to Jinjing.”

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Pei Jinlan thought about it and realized he was right; Sufeng’s headquarters were in Jinjing, and Lu Mian had never been there, so how could she know anyone from Sufeng?

Was that night just a coincidence?

Lu Xi didn’t pay attention to Pei Jinlan, and just then, a staff member walked by. He hastily stopped the person, asking softly, “Excuse me, do you know a Mr. Chu Kuo?”

Upon seeing Lu Xi’s position, the staff member’s attitude was very congenial, “Mr. Chu Kuo is backstage right now.”

Lu Xi understood the assistant must be quite busy.

“Could you please take me to the backstage then? I would like to see Mr. Chu Kuo, there are a few words I’d like to say to him.”

The staff member hesitated, “That… might not be possible now; he’s preparing for a performance.”

Lu Xi puzzled, “Performance?”

“Yes, Mr. Chu Kuo is the conductor of the Starlight Symphony Orchestra; he has to perform tonight.”

“Conductor? Not an assistant?”

The staff member smiled slightly and left.

Lu Xi paused for a moment, then took out a business card from his pocket again, looking from side to side. It was indeed an assistant’s card… how did he suddenly become the chief conductor of a symphony orchestra?

Could he have mistaken the person?

One by one, people began entering the theater, automatically keeping quiet, and the order at the venue was very well maintained. Ye Jinwen glanced around, noting that the seats behind were all filled; indeed, there wasn’t a single empty seat to be found.

He looked at each audience member, subconsciously searching for something. After a long search, he felt a twinge of dejection and turned away his gaze. As the corner of his eye swept over a corner in the front row, he hesitated for a few seconds.

There, sat a woman draped in a red wool coat. She was wrapped in a scarf, her face unclear.

But that profile…

Ye Jinwen’s heart clenched fiercely; as he rubbed his eyes preparing to look carefully, the woman’s wavy hair fell, covering her entire side profile, and Ye Jinwen could see nothing.

Just then, the theater lights changed, and the concert was announced to officially start.

With the curtain rising, a breathtaking orchestra took the stage.

Each musician wore a solemn expression, faithfully guarding their instruments. Even across the stage, one could feel the artistic aura radiating from their very bones.

“In This Lifetime”.

The theme of this concert, too, was so melancholic.

Sheng Zijin sat in her seat, her gaze sweeping over the people in the front rows like Lu Mian and Lu Xi, without much interest in listening anymore. She glanced casually at the stage, but her thoughts had already drifted far away.

The Sheng Family had lost too much face in Wucheng, she didn’t even know how to compensate for it.

As if something came to mind, she spoke in a hushed tone to You Kezhou, “Kezhou, didn’t you say your parents are somewhat acquainted with the conductor of the Starlight Symphony Orchestra? Why don’t you go and greet them later?”

You Kezhou paused, also harboring a desire to show off something, and quickly nodded, “Yes, it would be proper to greet them.”

Since Ye Jinwen entered, he had been somewhat out of sorts. Xiao Qimo noticed but stayed silent. Lu Mian looked at him a few times as well, being advised not to mind him.

Lu Mian lowered her eyelashes, casually glancing in the direction of the corner, and quickly withdrew her gaze.

As the conductor made his movements, the concert officially began. The entire venue quieted down, immersing in the live music’s ocean.

Lu Xi, being closer to the stage, kept his eyes fixed on the central conductor, staring intently.

And indeed, he recognized the conductor to be Mr. Chu Kuo from that day.

Very different from when they first met, today the other party had neatly tied up his hair, applied shiny hair wax, and was wearing a fitted tuxedo, looking well-mannered and possessing a completely different aura.

What could be the reason for such a distinguished artist to offer Mianmian an olive branch?

From several people away, he stealthily glanced in Lu Mian’s direction. He could only see her with eyes slightly closed, her fingers placed on her knees, rhythmically tapping away.

He wasn’t truly knowledgeable about music, but it seemed that even through her rhythm, he could somewhat discern her playing along with the symphony orchestra.

Lu Xi instantly felt inferior and, while retracting his gaze with a smile, he suddenly noticed someone was watching him.

He looked back, it was Mr. Qimo, who had been linked with Mianmian in rumors, and this time he was sitting together with Mianmian.

His gaze darkened slightly; he felt little fondness for the other man and nonchalantly turned his head away.

Xiao Qimo slightly narrowed his eyes and leaned a bit closer to Lu Mian’s side.

Not until the concert ended did the theater erupt into a fierce round of applause.

After the applause, everyone left the venue reluctantly and with a sense of longing for more.

Ye Jinwen told Xiao Qimo, “I have to leave first due to some matters,” and quickly chased after someone.

Lu Mian did not concern herself with these things and just quietly sighed.

As the crowd dispersed, it became rather congested.

Xiao Qimo was almost pressing up against Lu Mian, and he took the opportunity to grab her hand that was hanging to her side, hooking her index finger with his and quickly said, “Don’t get lost.”

Lu Mian’s finger stiffened, and she subconsciously looked down toward her chest.

Her heartbeat didn’t overreact, but her face was hot…

She wanted to pull away, yet the man held onto her finger firmly.

Xiao Qimo was thoroughly satisfied and very much hoped that this crowded pathway would slow down even more, and last a little longer.

Winter clothes were bulky and the crowd was dense; their subtle hand-holding was not visible to others amidst the multitude.

But if CP fans saw this, they would probably faint with excitement.

Sheng Zijin, taking advantage of everyone just leaving their seats, urged You Kezhou to speak a few words with the conductor.

There wasn’t any ulterior motive, it was just the feeling of losing face due to the tickets that made them want to regain some honor in other ways.

You Kezhou promptly escorted Sheng Zijin toward the stage.

And coincidentally, the conductor hadn’t left, but was instead looking out into the audience, searching for something.

Not until he saw Sheng Zijin, who stood out in the corridor, did he show a bit of excitement.

Their enthusiasm and initiative were beyond the expectations of Sheng Zijin and You Kezhou. But to them, it was undoubtedly a form of gracious and understated boasting.

The conductor of the Starlight Symphony Orchestra coming to them personally was seen as a high honor by onlookers.

Proud of herself, Sheng Zijin slowed her pace, watching him approach closer and closer, and she gradually furrowed her brow.

She suddenly felt he looked familiar.

In the past, she had no chance to closely interact with the performers of the Starlight Symphony Orchestra. From a distance, one couldn’t make out much.

But now, taking a careful look at him, she felt she had seen him somewhere before.

Chu Kuo, however, recognized Sheng Zijin and extended a friendly hand, saying, “Miss, hello!”

Sheng Zijin immediately felt her social status skyrocket and happily shook his hand, “Hello.”

Before she could compose herself, the conductor hurriedly spoke his next words.

“Excuse me, the Miss Lu Mian who was with you before, did she come today?”