This star just wants to learn.

Hattie Rune sat on a dark velvet sofa under the high window of the library, outside which was the clear sky of a spring night.

Because of the time difference, it was already dark where they were, and she didn't expect Pu Tong to call at this time...

He's still as reckless as ever.

Hetty did not make any further sound.

She just listened, listening intently.

Pu Tong on the other end of the phone was at a loss for words. It was like the first greeting between acquaintances, followed by awkward laughter.

He came with intense curiosity, and now that he has found out Hattie's identity, he has achieved his initial goal and is somewhat at a loss for words.

In this situation, one should usually chat casually, but with Wanwan and the other two watching, their eyes wide open, it was definitely not appropriate to talk about past events in front of them.

Let's not dwell on the past, we can only talk about the present, but they are now in the "enemy camp", so wouldn't talking about this be a bit like spying on military intelligence?
"Well, good evening."

The three people next to Pu Tong were stunned. What were they saying? Did they call all this way just to ask you to say hello?

If you say he's outrageous, he even knew it was nighttime over there before he greeted them; if you say he's thoughtful, he did this one thing right away.

Hattie really hadn't expected him to ask that, so she could only give a simple "hmm".

She listened so intently, as if she wanted to absorb every word the other person spoke, every pause in their breath, and even the unspoken meanings hidden beneath their words.

In fact, Hattie had known about Pu Tong for a long time, much longer than he had imagined.

In modern society, information is readily available. Because of that memory, he began to pay attention to the situation on the other side of the ocean very early on. When Pu Tong became famous, she learned about this name that matched her memory.

At first, I just thought it was a coincidence of names, since such a thing was too bizarre and there was no way to verify it, until Pu Tong brought out the song "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star".

The opportunity to meet came earlier than expected. At the music awards ceremony, it was her first attempt to get to know Pu Tong.

Herty's use of the word "special" actually meant that she saw his uniqueness; Pu Tong knew things that others didn't.

Correspondingly, she was aware of the existence of Yu Wanwan and the others; she was just withdrawn, but she wasn't stupid.

She wasn't particularly interested in these people, but since they were with Pu Tong, they must all be very nice people.

Why isn't the match starting?

Pu Tong really didn't know what to say, so he was forced to get to the point. They were all old acquaintances, so what was wrong with spying on some military intelligence?
The three girls unconsciously pricked up their ears; they were also very curious about this question, and not just in a normal way.

It can't really be that they showed mercy and let Pu Tong recuperate, that would inevitably lead people to speculate...

Hattie's previously somewhat vacant gaze suddenly sharpened the moment she heard the other person's voice. The emotion was so subtle that perhaps even she herself hadn't fully realized it—it was a deep concern, completely different from her usual demeanor.

"You're taking the college entrance exam."

These four words were worth a thousand words, leaving Pu Tong and his three companions speechless.

I thought that showing leniency was already enough to make people overthink, but I didn't expect Hattie to give an answer that would leave even more room for speculation.

Pu Tong never expected her to be so thoughtful. She was actually worried about her college entrance exam, which was why she hadn't issued the challenge yet. Regardless of whether it was necessary or not, Pu Tong appreciated her good intentions.

Although the words were spoken lightly, they shocked Yu Wanwan and the others to no end. You mean, a foreign girl who had only met Pu Tong once could do this for him?

It's important to understand that the timing of a match isn't something she can decide alone; it inevitably involves external pressure. If the opposing team really intends to take advantage of her misfortune, Hedy will definitely face difficulties if she tries to consider Pu Tong's feelings.

She endured immense pressure to buy him time; isn't that love...?

It's not as outrageous as they imagine. Hattie's situation is rather special, so not many people will make things difficult for her. She's already withdrawn, so what if she gets pressured and falls apart? Who will step in for her in the fourth round?
Moreover, they had absolute confidence in Hedy's abilities; she was a natural-born piano princess who had never lost in this field. They had also studied Pu Tong, whose creative ability was top-notch, but whose instrumental skills were average.

That's right, the theme of the fourth round of the competition is musical instruments.

This is indeed Pu Tong's weakness. He can use existing songs and has honed his singing skills, but mastering an instrument requires years of practice and innate talent. Right now, his performances are decent, but they're not enough to be called art, let alone surpassing an internationally recognized piano prodigy like Hertie.

Thinking about this, Pu Tong felt quite emotional. The little girl who used to struggle to climb onto the piano has now become a true piano master. Perhaps this is a gift from fate.

They've met at the very top...

"Damn the college entrance exam!"

Before Pu Tong could even speak, Iori Yukino, who was just watching the drama unfold, couldn't resist joining the conversation.

Normally, people around you should keep quiet when someone is on the phone, but is this really normal? The other person is so attentive to Pu Tong, it would be strange if they didn't have something going on.

Not only are they related, but their relationship is quite close. It's not appropriate for Wanwan to ask Yuxi, and she has no right to ask. It's most appropriate for her to ask, since the phone she's using is his, and the phone bill is hers. What's wrong with her saying something?
Pu Tong didn't react much. He dared to make a phone call in front of everyone, so he thought of this possibility. Let's talk, it's good to talk.

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The sudden female voice clearly caught Hattie off guard. Her eyes widened involuntarily, and the momentary surprise was like a crack on the surface of an ice lake, disappearing quickly but never truly gone.

Hattie was clearly annoyed that her long-awaited reunion was interrupted by an outsider, but after realizing that it was Pu Tong's friend, she could only manage a forced greeting.

"You... hello."

Hattie's cold yet slightly probing voice startled Iori Yukino. Rumors circulated that Hattie never spoke to anyone, with Pu Tong being an exception, so why was she included? When did she develop such great personal charm?

"Hehe, Ni Hao Ni Hao."

A single greeting was enough to make Iori Yukino's lips curl into a smile. This was the taciturn piano princess; to be greeted by her was not only an honor, but also something worth remembering.

Yu Wanwan and Lin Yuxi were almost laughing in exasperation at her behavior. They thought she had produced a brave warrior, but she turned against them the next second. What a spineless coward...

"Don't just stand there, come and say hello too."

Pu Tong glanced at the two of them. They were both very nice people. If they had the chance to get to know each other in the future, they would definitely have the chance to become friends. There was no need for them to be wary of each other.

Upon hearing this, Lin Yuxi was the first to express her opinion. She admired the piano prodigy and thought it wouldn't hurt to get to know her. As for the relationship between Hedy and Pu Tong, it would be easier to make a move after getting to know them, wouldn't it?
"Hello, I am Lin Yuxi."

Hattie knew each of them clearly, so the moment she heard their names, she could picture their faces in her mind.

Perhaps she had already gotten used to it, and her response to Lin Yuxi's words was much calmer. In comparison, her response to Iori Yukino's words was like a cold snort.

Seeing that Yu Xi had already asked, Yu Wanwan was at a loss for words. In fact, she had no ill intentions towards Hedy, nor was she jealous or resentful. She and Pu Tong had been through so much together, how could she possibly doubt such things?

She simply didn't know how to face Hattie.

Yu Wanwan's keen intuition told her that this relationship was not as simple as they imagined...

Thinking of this, she still stepped forward and silently answered the phone. Since that was the case, she should face it calmly.

"Hello, I am Yu Wanwan."

When Hattie heard the name on the other end of the phone, she fell silent and did not respond directly.

Just as the group was looking at Pu Tong with strange expressions, Hedy finally made some noise on the other end of the phone. Her voice was very low, and even when played on speakerphone, it was completely inaudible.

Yu Wanwan had to press her ear close to hear Hetty's whisper.

She spoke sincerely in a voice only the two of them could hear.

"Thank you for taking care of him."

"Only you can take care of him." (End of Chapter)