Chapter 76: Two Women Bickering Like Dogs

Chapter 76: Two Women Bickering Like Dogs

Over the next two days, Yun Shuiyao was busy scheming ways to humiliate Wen Yi and didn't bother Yun Mu any further.

Unfortunately, Wen Yi was a true-blue daughter of an official family; she rarely attended banquets or visited entertainment venues, leaving Yun Shuiyao with no opportunity to strike.

Finally, the day of Imperial Capital University's anniversary gala arrived.

The bodyguard whispered, "The school has confirmed that Wen Yi's piano performance will open the gala."

Yun Shuiyao curled her lips, "She wants to steal the spotlight? I won't let her!"

A piano piece? This was precisely what Wen Yi was most proud of and what she excelled in.

She wanted to see how Wen Yi would dazzle the audience without her nimble fingers.

...

On the day of the gala, classes were only held for half a day.

In the morning, Yun Mu spent her time in the lab as usual. She didn't leave until after finishing her data testing in the afternoon.

As soon as she stepped out, she overheard classmates gossiping, "I heard they invited many celebrities for the anniversary! Not only past graduates but also renowned entrepreneurs!"

"I've heard the same, and apparently, some from the entertainment industry will come too! Wonder if any directors will spot me?"

"You're so easily satisfied. Did you know there will be a mysterious guest tonight?"

"Who?" The group of girls immediately became gossipy.

"I overheard the principal's secretary say that not only will Yun He, the eldest son of the Yun Conglomerate, attend, but even the President of Emperor Group will be here!"

"Holy crap! Really? Then why are we still standing around? We should hurry and pick out our dresses and get our hair done!"

...

After everyone left laughing and chatting, Yun Mu emerged from behind the corridor.

Huo Tingying was coming to the gala tonight?

Why hadn't he mentioned it?

Yun Mu had just left the lab building, intending to grab a cup of coffee.

But then she saw Yun Shuiyao, wearing a cap and acting suspiciously, entering the backstage area of the gala.

What was this green tea up to now?

Yun Mu frowned and quickly followed.

She watched as Yun Shuiyao entered the backstage, lifted the piano lid, and then took out a tool kit to tamper with the keys and tuning pins.

Satisfied, she then left.

Yun Mu glanced at the piano and chuckled softly.

It seemed there would be quite a show tonight.

At five-thirty in the afternoon, the rehearsal for tonight's gala began.

Following the spirit of not missing out on any excitement, Yun Mu also entered the auditorium.

Wen Yi's piano piece, being the opening act, naturally drew much attention. She had already changed into her evening gown and was rehearsing with makeup on.

Backstage, Yun Shuiyao curled her lips.

With less than three hours until the gala started, once Wen Yi embarrassed herself and became the laughingstock of the event,

she, Yun Shuiyao, would appear like a savior, replacing Wen Yi to perform a ballet dance as the opening act.

On stage, Wen Yi gracefully bowed to the audience before sitting down at the white piano.

Dressed in a white chiffon dress, with flowing long hair, her slender fingers danced across the keys, playing the classical masterpiece "April Story."

Undeniably, Wen Yi played the piano beautifully.

Everyone, both on and off stage, wore approving and entranced smiles. With such an opening act, tonight's gala would surely bring glory to the university!

Suddenly.

"Clang—"

A sharp, grating sound echoed, followed by Wen Yi's scream of pain, "Ah—"

"What happened?"

Feng Lixin, responsible for the gala's program, rushed onto the stage, followed by others.

They saw that several black and white piano keys had inexplicably snapped, while Wen Yi's fair fingertips were covered in blood.

"Who was in charge of the props? How could the piano suddenly break?" Feng Lixin questioned.

"I... But I checked the piano last night, and everything was fine. How did this happen?" a girl stammered.

Another person looked anxious, "Blaming someone now is useless. Wen Yi can't play like this. What about the opening act? There's no time to arrange something else with such short notice."

Everyone's faces turned grave.

At that moment, Yun Shuiyao stepped forward.

"I'll do it! It's just an opening act; I can perform a ballet dance."

Upon hearing this, Feng Lixin's eyes lit up.

"Really? That's great!"

"Who made someone so uncompetitive? I guess I have no choice but to step in and save the day." Yun Shuiyao shot a disdainful glance at Wen Yi.

The schadenfreude and triumph in her eyes were all too evident!

Wen Yi's face paled with pain, her chest heaving dramatically.

If she didn't understand what was happening now, she really was a fool!

"Yun Shuiyao, it's you! You deliberately sabotaged my piano!"

Yun Shuiyao batted her eyelashes innocently. "I'm not like Miss Wen, who enjoys scheming behind people's backs. Perhaps...this is karma for your misdeeds?"

Indeed! This woman did it on purpose!

Yun Shuiyao had found out about the scandalous information Wen Yi leaked online about her, so she tampered with Wen Yi's piano, ruining her opening performance.

But...did she think she could replace me that easily?

Dream on!

She knew the President of the Emperor Group would be here tonight, and since she couldn't shine, neither would this wretched woman, Yun Shuiyao.

Suddenly, Wen Yi gave Yun Shuiyao a sinister smile.

"Yun Shuiyao, I won't let you succeed."

A cold glint flashed in Wen Yi's eyes, and in the next moment, she pushed aside the classmate tending to her hands and lunged towards Yun Shuiyao standing at the edge of the stage.

Yun Shuiyao was startled and tried to dodge, but it was too late. She was forcefully pushed off the stage by Wen Yi!

"Yaoyao!"

"Miss Yun!"

Everyone gasped in shock and rushed over.

"Plop—"

Yun Shuiyao fell from the stage, and as she hit the ground, she heard a distinct "crack" from her right ankle, followed by a sharp pain.

"Yaoyao, are you hurt?"

Feng Lixin quickly jumped off the stage to help Yun Shuiyao, but as soon as she tried to stand, she cried out in pain, her face turning pale.

"My right foot, I think it's sprained..." Yun Shuiyao winced in agony.

"Hahaha—" Standing on the stage, a vicious grin crossed Wen Yi's face as she said gleefully, "Yun Shuiyao, if I can't have it, neither will you!"

Supported by Feng Lixin, Yun Shuiyao stood up, seething with rage. "Are you insane? How dare you push me?"

Wen Yi sneered. "What's there for me to fear? I'm not Yun Mu, to be bullied by you for years! If you dare play any more tricks on me, beware of the consequences!"

After her outburst, Wen Yi left with her head held high.

Yun Shuiyao stomped her feet in anger but refrained from lashing out due to her status as a lady.

In the end, under Feng Lixin's assistance, she left the hall to see the doctor for her foot injury.