Free Web NovelChapter 208: Chapter 214 Our Ye Zi has prepared a birthday gift for you with great care _1
Ye Ning was still eating when she heard someone across the table suddenly say, "Ye Ning, you didn’t look like this before. When did you get plastic surgery? We had no idea."
Ye Ning lifted her head and saw a woman from Rong Lihua’s side of the family. She should call her ’aunt’.
Seeing Ye Ning arrive, Ye Zi felt even more desolate. Rong Lihua cursed under her breath but dared not voice her anger. Thus, Rong Limei started to scoff along, after all, she didn’t seem to be someone Ye Zi wanted to keep on good terms with. Speaking up against the perceived unfair treatment of Ye Zi shouldn’t be an issue, right?
Mu Yeli heard this and raised his eyes, sweeping his gaze over to Rong Limei.
A chilling glance caused Rong Limei to immediately lower her head in fear.
Ye Ning laughed, "Thank you for the compliment, aunt. But I dare not go under the knife. My face, regardless of how it looks, was given to me by my father. I feel no need to alter it."
Upon hearing this, Ye Rongguang felt an even greater sense of appreciation and nodded his head, grinning broadly.
This infuriated Rong Lihua even more. She nudged Ye Zi and said, "That’s right, Rongguang. Ye Zi has prepared a special birthday present for you."
Ye Rongguang turned to look, smiling warmly, "Is that so, Ye Zi?"
"Yes, our Ye Zi is the most thoughtful. She prepared it specially in advance. Go on, Ye Zi, perform it for your father." Rong Lihua prodded her forward.
Ye Zi looked shy. "Alright then, I hope father won’t be displeased. I learned this specially to perform it for you."
"How could your father be displeased with your dedication?" Rong Lihua said.
Ye Zi picked up her skirt and gave a deep glance at Mu Yeli, who was seated across from her.
Because Mu Yeli was present, she was unusually meticulous. Everyone watched as a waiter brought her a violin, exclaiming in surprise, "Ye Zi can play the violin too?"
Rong Lihua said, beaming with pride, "That’s right, our Ye Zi, she will try to learn anything, especially high art, she’s utterly fascinated by it."
Rong Limei chimed in, "Absolutely, whatever Ye Zi learns, she excels at it. She’s so clever. I’ve never seen any girl as intelligent as her. To top it off, she’s so cultured. Brother-in-law, sister, you are truly blessed."
On the stage, amidst everyone’s lavish praises, Ye Zi smiled warmly, standing there with her eyes slightly slanted—assuming her best posture to face this audience. Soon, the strains of a fresh violin melody began to ring out. ƒrēewebnovel.com
Ye Rongguang was watching. As he heard the prelude, his eyes widened in excitement, "Oh my, this is...isn’t this the song we loved when we were serving in the military?"
Ye Ning had also recognized the song, and she lowered her head to hide her smile.
It was a Soviet Army song, usually played on an organ but seemed equally charming on the violin.
Ye Zi must have trained hard for a while because she played quite well.
Below, Rong Lihua was smiling so widely that wrinkles gathered on her face, reminiscent of a blossoming chrysanthemum.
"Yes, Ye Zi learned it because she knew how much you missed your days in the military. She only learned it a month ago and practiced conscientiously."
Rong Limei then exclaimed, "Only one month and she plays so well! Look at her technique! As a music teacher, I know how difficult this piece is to play. Look how fast her fingers move—most people don’t have such quick reflexes."
