101: Chapter 101: An Appointment

But even in the darkest moments, Su Lan still believed that tomorrow's sun would rise.

And just like that, the sunshine arrived!

Xiao Ran's words reignited her heart and sparked her fighting spirit!

It was even more inspiring than Bi Bo!

Even if he hadn't given a clear promise.

He only said 'possibly'!

But it was still worth fighting for!

What if it worked out?

"Xiao Ran, little brother, your older sister won't disappoint you! Just you wait!" Su Lan said with determination, her eyes burning with a fiery passion.

After a proper 'breakup meal,' it was already past two in the afternoon.

Xiao Ran had already stepped out of the commercial building.

He arrived empty-handed, but left with a transparent document bag in his hand.

Inside was a somewhat old right-footed high-heeled shoe.

This unusual behavior

caused the people coming and going to cast strange glances his way.

Xiao Ran kept his gaze straight ahead, his steps unperturbed.

"Little K-ss!"

He had tried worse!

Xiao Ran's driver and bodyguard had been waiting downstairs.

After he got into the car, he instructed the driver to head to the mall.

He was going to his date with Murong Qing.

However, he still needed to 'slightly' dress up.

Xiao Ran arrived at the mall and casually bought a black suit.

Then, a silver-grey wig, colored contact lenses, and various makeup tools for disguise.

He didn't want Murong Qing to recognize him.

After buying the items, Xiao Ran returned to the car.

He spent half an hour transforming himself into a handsome, long-haired 'artist' in a suit!

"Let's go, to the Galaxy Piano Store."

"Yes!"

...

On a quiet street, an elegant piano store stood.

Galaxy Piano Store.

The interior design of the store was simple yet elegant, with white and wood tones as the main theme, giving a warm and comfortable feeling.

In the center of the store was a beautiful black grand piano, its body gleaming, as if telling its story.

The black and white keys were distinct, quietly waiting for fingers to touch them.

Above the massive instrument was an open space.

Other pianos were either embedded in the walls or placed in corners.

It was less a store and more a piano art center.

Local piano enthusiasts often met here.

Since today wasn't a weekend, it wasn't particularly noisy.

At this moment,

at a classical coffee table,

a grey-haired young woman, dressed in a pure white dress, sat quietly.

From time to time, she would look around, her eyes filled with anticipation.

"It's almost three o'clock, why hasn't Master Li arrived yet?" the girl murmured to herself.

Just then,

a man in a black suit slowly entered the store.

His steps were steady and powerful, his long hair, smooth as silk, naturally fell over his shoulders, its color as cunning as the moon, forming a sharp contrast with his black suit.

Xiao Ran walked into the store and casually looked around.

The environment was somewhat unfamiliar, but the piano in the center seemed to be faintly calling to him.

He glanced around the lounge area and immediately spotted the girl.

A young woman with an ethereal temperament, she was highly recognizable!

Xiao Ran smiled slightly and walked over.

"It's three o'clock already, Master Li isn't not coming, is he?"

Murong Qing took out her phone from her bag and tapped on the familiar piano avatar.

14:25

_: "Master Li, I'm here."

14:52

_: "Master Li, are you here yet?"

Murong Qing stared blankly at the screen.

"Why isn't Master Li replying to me?"

"He's not... not coming, is he?"

Little did she know, the so-called Master Li she was muttering about

was standing a few meters behind her, taking out his phone.

~: "I'm here, I see you."

Xiao Ran's lips curved slightly.

You're usually so cold, but now you're acting like an idiot, hehe.

So it was you who tried to bribe me with money, huh?

I'm going to start hunting!

The moment he sent the message, Murong Qing suddenly stood up.

The sudden movement kicked the chair beneath her, producing a harsh noise that drew a lot of disapproving glances.

She ignored them and looked around.

~: "Look behind you."

Xiao Ran sent another message.

For a 'first' meeting, he still had to forcefully create some cheesy romance.

Murong Qing looked at the message on the screen and instantly turned her head in surprise.

He was handsome, tall, with silver hair.

His eyes sparkled, full of wisdom.

He was like the brightest star, serene and dazzling.

Murong Qing's eyes were filled with surprise as she tentatively asked, "Are you... Master Li?"

Xiao Ran smiled leisurely and said in a gentle tone, "Hello, Qing."

Of course, he had disguised his voice.

'So... so handsome!'

Murong Qing was fortunate enough to be charmed by his smile and nodded dumbfounded.

"You... you... hello."

"May I sit down?"

"Ah... please do!"

Murong Qing's face flushed, and she quickly invited him to sit down.

Xiao Ran unbuttoned his single-breasted suit and sat opposite her.

He actually found it a bit amusing.

This was the first time he had seen her shy.

Murong Qing clutched the corner of her dress, feeling a little uneasy, seemingly unsure how to interact with her idol.

The two of them sat quietly like strangers, not saying a word.

Xiao Ran: "..."

Could this Murong Qing be socially anxious?

Timid in person, but a powerhouse in WeChat chats.

Xiao Ran was the first to break the awkward silence: "Qing, would you like to order a coffee?"

"Ah? Oh! Okay!" Then she fell silent again.

Xiao Ran was speechless.

You should take out your phone and scan the code!

For a first meeting, do I have to handle everything?

Forget it, you're silly, you're right.

He shook his head helplessly, ordered two coffees, and then prompted her:

"Didn't you say you had a question you wanted to ask me?"

When it came to the main topic, Murong Qing immediately sat up straight:

"Master Li, under what circumstances did you compose 'Dream Wedding'?"

This was indeed something she couldn't understand.

Inspiration, it's everywhere.

The difficult part is how to grasp it!

She was indeed excellent at playing the piano, but her understanding of the pieces wasn't deep, which was why she asked this question.

"It's actually very simple. Go and feel love, go and understand love."

Xiao Ran directly gave the answer.

Or rather, he began to set a trap...