Ch 40: Learning Piano This Quickly?
“No need to worry about it, just do your best. Don’t listen to what they say.”
Gu Yuanzhou finished washing up and started studying with Shen Mingyue. He was now full of expectations for Shen Mingyue. He used to think that learning English in half a month was a fantasy, but now he found it achievable.
After half a month, Shen Mingyue would not only not bring him shame, but would also amaze the entire venue.
After all, although the wives of several leaders are cultured people, their English is not necessarily very good.
He didn’t require Shen Mingyue to be exceptionally good; at least she could reach a level suitable for attending such an occasion.
Shen Mingyue cooperated and acted for a while before remembering the telegram.
Yesterday, after Gu Yuanzhou showed her the telegram, she hadn’t replied yet, wondering whether she should reply tomorrow.
The telegram was sent from Shenjia Village by the original owner’s father.
In the telegram, he demanded that Shen Mingyue must help the Huo family, helping them to achieve cooperation with Gu Huilan’s business. If she didn’t help, her family would not let her off, and implicitly suggested that Shen Mingyue should remember her roots and support her family after receiving benefits from the Gu family.
When Shen Mingyue saw the content, she coldly laughed and threw the telegram away.
Unexpectedly, this Huo Jiajia shamelessly sent a telegram to the family, and the original owner’s father was a big idiot. When he initially sought them out, they were indifferent; now, with one telegram, he immediately grovels and flatters.
She really thought she was still the original owner, at their beck and call. Of that whole family, Shen Mingyue only had a good impression of Wang Cuie, because Wang Cuie genuinely cared for her; when leaving, she slipped her two eggs and her eyes were full of tears, showing that she genuinely felt heartbroken for her daughter.
As for Shen Fuzhu and his siblings, they were utterly devoid of conscience.
Seeing Shen Mingyue lost in thought, Gu Yuanzhou couldn’t help but ask.
“What are you thinking about?”
Shen Mingyue directly told Gu Yuanzhou about the matter in the telegram.
“Tell your little aunt later, absolutely do not cooperate with them.”
She was a stubborn person. If it were ordinary relatives with frequent interactions and close relationships, she would certainly help in such a situation. But for a family like the Huo family, she would consider it good if she didn’t add insult to injury.
“Okay.”
Actually, this didn’t need to be said; he had already noticed this last time; his little aunt disliked that family.
If Shen Mingyue wanted to use back door methods and intercede for the Huo family, Gu Huilan might agree.
“Actually, it’s okay to send some money home. After all, they are your parents; proper support is necessary. You can take this money from me.”
Gu Yuanzhou had naturally also seen that telegram. If Shen Mingyue wanted to send money home, he wouldn’t object.
Although she is a daughter, her parents raised her, so it’s normal for her to fulfill her obligations. Since Shen Mingyue is now his wife, the two are one, and he should bear this expense.
“No need, they haven’t spent the money they got from selling me yet. Why should I give them money?”
The original owner was unwilling to marry Gu Hongbin, because he was divorced and had a child, and she, an innocent girl with good looks, could have found a better partner.
Later, she only married him out of helplessness; Shen Fuzhu and others received a lot of money from Gu Hongbin.
Gu Yuanzhou knew that Shen Mingyue’s original family was not good, but he didn’t know the specifics. Since it was brought up tonight, they chatted for a while.
Shen Mingyue didn’t hide anything and recounted the original owner’s past life, causing Gu Yuanzhou’s expression to become more serious.
Along the way, this female comrade has truly had a hard time.
“Your mother was still very good to you. Regardless of your father’s actions, you should consider her feelings; when you’re not busy, you can send some daily necessities.”
Shen Mingyue agreed with this, but even if she sent things back, Wang Cuie wouldn’t be able to use them; there were so many wolves in that family waiting, how could it possibly reach her?
When she had the ability, she would directly take her mother out of that family.
“Don’t worry, I know what I’m doing.”
After chatting for a while, Shen Mingyue put her book aside and suddenly mentioned Gu Huilan.
“By the way, when I went to your aunt’s house last time, her living room had a piano, right?”
Gu Yuanzhou nodded. “Yes, why are you asking?”
“Then take me there later, and have your aunt teach me. Maybe I’ll be able to use it in half a month.”
A few days ago, Shen Mingyue had heard Gu Yuanzhou mention that Prince William’s wife loved playing the piano and might make an appearance.
Not many people could play the piano at that time. Shen Mingyue’s skill was quite good; she could play the piano, play the violin, dance, etc., especially the piano; she had won many awards.
If she wanted to prove herself, she had to achieve results.
If she caused a sensation at the meeting, who would dare to look down on her as a country bumpkin?
But whether it was English or playing the piano, these things needed a transition; otherwise, it would easily arouse suspicion.
Gu Yuanzhou did not expect Shen Mingyue to take this matter so seriously, even wanting to learn piano; he was also touched.
He had put pressure on Shen Mingyue, and Shen Mingyue was studying hard so as not to bring him shame.
“Actually, you don’t have to be so tired. Your English is already very good; others may not be able to play the piano.”
Shen Mingyue was pregnant, studying English at night, selling clothes during the day, and also studying for her driver’s license; she was almost working around the clock, something even a normal person couldn’t handle, let alone a pregnant woman.
“I just want to challenge myself. I like these things; I didn’t have the opportunity to contact them in the countryside before. Just let me go; I have a strong learning ability, and I might be able to learn it before the meeting.”
Shen Mingyue’s words were somewhat pleading. As a husband, could he stop such a progressive wife?
Gu Yuanzhou could only agree, but his assessment of Shen Mingyue rose even higher. If this woman hadn’t grown up in the countryside without a place to display her abilities, she would definitely have been a remarkable female comrade.
The next day, Gu Yuanzhou found some time to take Shen Mingyue to his aunt’s place. Gu Huilan was surprised when she learned that Shen Mingyue wanted to learn the piano. It wasn’t that she looked down on Shen Mingyue, but learning to play the piano wasn’t a simple matter of one, two, three; it was difficult and required a foundation.
But since Gu Yuanzhou had spoken, as an elder, she couldn’t say anything. After Gu Yuanzhou left, Gu Huilan asked her daughter to come down and teach Shen Mingyue.
Gu Huilan had educated her daughter very well; she was very refined. Even if she looked down on Shen Mingyue in her heart, she wouldn’t show it on her face. Sitting at the piano, she began to earnestly teach Shen Mingyue.
Shen Mingyue already knew how, so she just pretended. At first, she played “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.” Soon, Qiao Meiling discovered that Shen Mingyue learned very quickly; after playing twice, she played it skillfully.
This greatly encouraged her, making her feel like a good teacher.