Under Megan’s guidance, Emily successfully met the famous piano master in Sandfort City—Wesley Ford.
Upon Wesley’s arrival, the guests were collectively shocked.
They knew that Wesley refused every invitation he received. Even if it was an international event, he would find a suitable reason to decline the invitation. It was difficult to see him at huge events, but today, he actually made an appearance at the Jackson Family’s banquet. It signified just how much respect he showed Emily.
It seemed that rather than being a contender for the first place, Emily could directly be considered the champion.
She hadn’t even competed but everyone already predicted her to be the champion. Emily’s skills certainly weren’t comparable to others!
With the hem of her dress lifted, Emily walked up to Wesley and respectfully offered her hand. “Master Ford, thank you very much for coming to the Jackson Family’s banquet. Please take a seat at the VIP table.”
Wesley pushed up his glasses and smiled. “Don’t worry. It’s no hurry. I came here today to assess the skill level of the World Piano Competition’s winner.”
He wanted to see how well Mr. Hilbert had taught his students.
Emily pursed her lips, then said modestly, “Master Ford, you’re too kind. I still have a long way to go from being the champion! However, I’ll be playing the piano today. I hope that you can give me some comments after my performance.”
With that said, Wesley was naturally very happy. “All right. I’ll be waiting for your performance.”
Emily was all smiles as she stated firmly, “I’m sure I won’t let you down, Master.”
Wesley pushed his glasses up once more, then went to the VIP area and sat down.
After sitting down, he made a gesture and someone brought forth a huge object.
Wesley was smiling with anticipation. “This is a gift for you, Miss Jackson. I hope you’ll like it.”
As he spoke, the cloth covering it was gradually lifted.
When the cloth was fully lifted, every guest widened their eyes in shock.
D*mn!
The gift in question was a grand piano.
When everyone saw its brand and shape, someone suddenly exclaimed, “Isn’t this the piano that has been passed down in the Ford Family for generations?”
This piano had been passed down since ancient times. During Wesley’s generation, he did not continue to pass it down because none of his children undertook a career as a pianist, so it had remained in his possession all this while.
Now, to everyone’s surprise, Wesley was personally handing this precious piano over to Emily.
Does this mean that Master Ford believes Emily will be the winner? Does he think that Emily has the potential to become a part of the next generation of masters?
As these thoughts ran through the guests’ heads, they began to talk aloud.
“Tsk, tsk. Who would’ve thought that Master Ford would pass this piano down to Emily.”
“I know, right. What a surprise!”
“Although this time Emily is representing Yobril, she still has Sandfort City’s blood running through her veins. Master Ford sure is a knowing man.”
“Well, well. It seems like Emily’s skills can’t be underestimated.”
“This is a great thing! Regardless of whether Emily or Sandfort City’s representative wins, she would still be our city’s glory.”
“Yeah, that’s right. Emily has really made Sandfort City proud.”
Overwhelmed by all the compliments and comments, Emily was slightly stunned.
Everything that was happening felt as beautiful as a dream.
Master Ford is actually giving me his family piano? This is a dream come true!
Although she was shocked, she was even more surprised and elated.
Wesley saw that Emily was dazed and standing in place, so he assumed that she didn’t like his gift. He frowned and said, “Miss Jackson, is the gift not to your liking?”
