This star just wants to learn.

Yu Wanwan was completely absorbed in the words coming from the other end of the phone. The whispers and inquiries of her friends around her seemed to be separated by a layer of frosted glass, becoming blurry and indistinct.

All she could hear was the clear, yet slightly static, instruction coming from the receiver.

I feel that Hattie is a good girl; her intuitions are always very accurate.

It wasn't blind trust; Yu Wanwan could genuinely sense the kindness in her brief words.

"Thank you."

Her response was soft and gentle, but it puzzled Pu Tong and the others. Wasn't she just saying hello? Why was she thanking them?
And didn't they chat for a little too long...?

Lin Yuxi and Iori Yukino exchanged a meaningful glance. Why is she being treated specially?
But that wasn't all. After thanking her, Yu Wanwan lowered her voice and whispered a few words.

This turn of events surprised even Pu Tong himself. He had thought they could get to know each other and become friends, but how did these two end up chatting?

Let's chat, but it's an encrypted call. Now I feel like an outsider.

"Okay...okay." Yu Wanwan heard herself reply in a voice as soft as a mosquito's buzz, with a hint of relief that she herself didn't even realize.

Yes, she felt relieved. Although she didn't doubt Pu Tong, it was inevitable that her boyfriend would feel a little uneasy when an old friend suddenly appeared, especially such an outstanding girl.

Although Hattie's words were hesitant, Yu Wanwan roughly understood what she meant: their relationship was very close, but she herself was equally irreplaceable.

There's no need to delve too deeply into many things; knowing this much is enough.

Hedy may be quiet, but she's not stupid. Her sudden intervention will inevitably affect Pu Tong's life, so an appropriate explanation is necessary.

Why are they getting along again? What are these two talking about?

Pu Tong instinctively wanted to lean closer to listen, but Yu Wanwan didn't give him the chance.

She returned the phone, then picked up the bottled water on the table and took a big gulp, trying to suppress the pounding in her heart. But the upturned corners of her mouth and her unusually bright eyes betrayed her true feelings at that moment.

Everyone noticed that smile; something was off, nine out of ten things were off.

How could I be so happy just saying hello?
However, Pu Tong didn't have time to ask in detail right now; he couldn't just leave the person waiting with the phone in his hands.

What are you guys talking about?

He simply asked directly, but Hattie ignored him, seemingly reverting to her cold and unapproachable demeanor.

Okay, okay, so it's a little secret between girls, right?

Pu Tong didn't take it to heart. They'd been on the phone for quite a while, and it was time to get down to business.

"Let's schedule a time for a match; dragging this out isn't a solution."

There are still a few months until the college entrance exam. If we delay any longer, they will definitely put pressure on Hertie, which will make them feel uneasy. It's better to make plans early.

Hearing Pu Tong start talking about the competition, the three girls immediately became more serious. The girl opposite them was indeed a well-behaved girl of the same age, but she was also a recognized musical genius, a piano princess.

Pu Tong's achievements are already quite remarkable, but this person is even more extraordinary: he debuted on stage at the age of 6, won first place in the Chopin Competition at the age of 13, and performed at the Vienna Golden Hall at the age of 15...

It's hard to say about other things, but in the field of musical instruments, Pu Tong is quite different from others. The difference between an artist and an artist is more than just one word.

"Oh my god, Pu Tong, you've had a glorious life, are you really going to be ruined by a sixteen-year-old genius girl?"

Lin Yuxi elbowed Iori Yukino to shut her up. What discouraging words were she saying? Was she scared before the battle even started? Drag her out and use her as a sacrifice.

Besides, Pu Tong's glory didn't last a lifetime; he was only at the peak for two years. Although Hedy passed away early, Pu Tong's passing was much faster.

"Ah."

This time, Hattie did respond. Although she didn't put direct pressure on them, she would probe them both openly and subtly, but she got annoyed after a while.

"By the way, don't let me have it."

Pu Tong cleared his throat. "Let's have a good competition, while respecting the music."

They were also afraid that Hattie would deliberately throw the game; if she lost, the score would be 3-1, and whoever lost the decisive game would take the blame.

However, Pu Tong remained firm in his stance and naturally wouldn't hold back. Everyone gave their best, prioritizing friendship over competition.

"Ah."

These words actually reflected Hedy's own thoughts; she still loved music, and even when facing Pu Tong, she didn't want her passion to be tarnished.

She still remembers the first note she pressed on the piano, and the person who helped her back then is right across from her now.

The piano and the person playing it are equally important to her... "Let's have the competition offline this time."

Seeing that Hetti agreed, Pu Tong immediately put forward a bold idea: since the first three matches were online, the fourth match should be face-to-face.

Not only was Hattie surprised by what he said, but Yu Wanwan and the other two were also taken aback. Compared to releasing songs online, a live performance would definitely be more exciting and intense.

Pu Tong certainly wasn't trying to impress people by being handsome. If he wanted to win someone back, it would be much easier to make a move in person; it's much harder to do it when they're separated by an ocean.

That's true, but if you really want to arrange to meet in person, the process will definitely be quite complicated. At the very least, you need to choose a place that both parties can accept.

Pu Tong definitely wouldn't dare go over there, and the other side probably wouldn't let Hedy come either.

This occasion can't be too casual; after all, it's a proper musical exchange, so the scale can't be small.

Yu Wanwan and Lin Yuxi exchanged a glance and instantly thought of that place: the Vienna Golden Hall, where countless world-class artists performed, including Lin Yuxi's grandmother.

This was once Lin Yuxi's dream, but unexpectedly Pu Tong wanted to go and see it first.

She thought it made perfect sense, since this guy was already ahead of all of them, so he had to be the one to take the first step.

Just as they expected, Yu Wei mentioned the stage. Hedy was slightly taken aback upon hearing this, as if recalling the last performance.

It seems pretty good.

The stage was secondary; she really wanted to see Pu Tong again.

Once the address is finalized, the rest can be handled by the official channels. Pu Tong prefers to be a hands-off manager, and the specific time needs to be agreed upon by all three parties before it can be finalized.

"Well then, see you then."

Although I'd like to chat more, catching up shouldn't take too long; there will be plenty of time later.

"Ah."

Hertie's voice was clearly tinged with excitement; compared to her usual self, she was undoubtedly more like an ordinary young girl at this moment.

After hanging up the phone, Pu Tong returned the phone to Iori Yukino. After the conversation, she felt much more relaxed.

"You guys had a great time chatting, but my credit card is about to explode!"

Yukino Iori stroked her phone with heartache, as if it had just suffered some great ordeal. She had been chatting on international roaming for so long; it felt like the sky had fallen.

"Don't worry, I'll reimburse you."

After finishing the call, Yu Wanwan was so happy she seemed like a completely different person. Forget about the phone bill; it felt like she could pay for anything, even a yacht...

"What did you talk about that made you so happy?"

Pu Tong's damn curiosity is running wild. His childhood friend was whispering to his current girlfriend, and it was obviously about him. It would be strange if he wasn't curious.

"Don't tell you."

Yu Wanwan is still the same Yu Wanwan. Who told this kid to never tell her anything and like to be a riddle teller? This time, she'll keep it a secret too, so he can experience that feeling.

Being kept in the dark must feel terrible...

"Can I rephrase my question?"

Pu Tong clearly sensed that she was doing it on purpose, and then probed, "So what kind of person do you think Hedy is?"

Yu Wanwan frowned, seemingly deep in thought. She recalled Hedy's words from earlier, and besides the joy of being recognized, she also felt a touch of indescribable emotion.

It's like when a child plays with a stray cat all the time and it gets adopted by someone else, and then she says: "You'll take good care of it, right?"

To be honest, she was somewhat flattered by this kindness and trust.

"Like a little angel."

Yu Wanwan smiled slightly. She would definitely take good care of this guy, definitely.

Seemingly sensing that her words were a bit too sentimental, Yu Wanwan's face visibly flushed slightly. Pu Tong was such a grown man, did he really need her to take care of him...?

But Pu Tong thought her sudden blush was quite different. Why did she blush when talking about Hedy? Was that right?

I wasn't the one who fell from the sky, so how did it become you? (End of Chapter)