Different Thoughts

Sitting at her desk, Chu Lian took off her mask and let out a small sigh of relief. If she hadn't had the foresight to wear a mask before leaving the house, she would have been surrounded by countless people by now.

As a native of Suchen, Chu Lian, who had been emerging as a young literary genius since last year, was already a popular topic. In the past two days, she had astonished everyone by playing four different versions of "Emerald Waves Reflecting The Moon" with breathtaking skill, making her the recent hot topic both online and in real life as the "musical genius girl."

Her angelic appearance in a white dress and her fairy-like grace in traditional Chinese attire had not only captivated many young boys and girls but also endeared her to many older individuals who were particularly fond of this young girl the same age as their own children. This had indirectly caused her fame to spread rapidly, even though she had never appeared in the media, her topic of discussion was unstoppable.

Last night's summary of the school celebration's works and a single comment were like pouring fuel on the fire, making her name appear even more frequently on various websites' homepages and newspaper headlines.

However, Chu Lian knew that while this rapid rise seemed promising, it was fraught with countless hidden dangers. Once these hidden dangers fermented into problems, she would be in big trouble.

The biggest hidden danger was her shaky foundation. No matter how talented she was or how outstanding her conditions were, she had appeared on the scene too recently. Even though she already had many die-hard and loyal fans, it couldn't hide the problem of her weak foundation, and her current fame was still precariously balanced like walking on a tightrope.

Therefore, slowly cooling down, appropriately disappearing from the public eye, and only being active online was the best strategy for her now.

"Chu Lian, Chu Lian, are you ready?" A soft, sweet voice called out gently by her ear, and Chu Lian looked up abruptly at the sound. Her sudden movement startled Li Xiuer, causing her to misstep and almost fall.

"Xiuer, good morning. I'm feeling fine. I fainted that day just because I was too tired. After resting for a whole day, even if I was exhausted, I'd be fine, right? Besides, I wasn't at the point of exhaustion, so there's no need to worry." Showing a gentle smile, Chu Lian reached out and pulled Li Xiuer's small hand, seating her beside her.

Hearing her words, Li Xiuer's nervousness finally eased a bit. With her concern alleviated, curiosity got the better of the little girl, as her idol had made quite a few headlines in the past two days.

Although she knew that there were many things Chu Lian couldn't talk about, her desire to understand more about her pushed her to muster the courage and carefully ask, "So, can you tell me how you did it? I want to know how you learned music, how you could play 'Emerald Waves Reflecting The Moon ' with four different instruments, why you posted that comment last night, why you fainted, and who the woman in red was..."

At first, she hadn't noticed, but seeing Chu Lian's smiling expression, she realized she might have asked too many questions. This realization made the normally shy Li Xiuer's delicate face blush, turning red all the way to her ears, looking extremely adorable.

Fortunately, Chu Lian had already thought about how to answer these potential questions, so she didn't panic at Li Xiuer's inquiries. She gently said, "Take your time, no need to rush. I'll tell you everything you want to know..."

As Chu Lian and Li Xiuer talked, their pretty faces drew closer together. Sometimes Chu Lian would smile gently, and sometimes Li Xiuer would cover her mouth to stifle her surprise.

Originally, Chu Lian had already become the center of attention for the entire class, and her intimate interaction with Li Xiuer only made the scene appear even more beautiful.

Of course, there were exceptions, such as Bai Tiange, who was sitting at his desk, staring fixedly at Chu Lian's back. His eyes were focused on her, but his mind seemed to be elsewhere, lost in thought.

"Ungrateful scoundrel, I was the one who helped cover for her that day, and now she doesn't even say hello. So annoying," Cai Ya muttered through gritted teeth as she glared at Chu Lian, then turned her head away in a huff.

She remembered the agreement with Chu Lian on the rooftop that day: if she won, Chu Lian would become her exclusive pianist; if she lost, she would join Chu Lian's future team and venture together. Over the past few days, she had grown less concerned about winning or losing. Instead, she became more curious about Chu Lian's hidden secrets and wanted to follow her to uncover them step by step.

This curiosity had only deepened after the school's anniversary celebration results were announced on Saturday. But at the same time, she started feeling anxious, unsure if Chu Lian still remembered their agreement. After all, with Chu Lian's talents, Cai Ya felt she couldn't keep up.

Looking at the current situation, it was clear that Chu Lian had forgotten. Otherwise, how could she be chatting and laughing with Li Xiuer without talking to her? If Chu Lian needed help in the future, she decided she wouldn't offer it again. What an annoying person.

Her thoughts were complex, filled with both anticipation and frustration. She developed an inexplicable feeling towards Chu Lian, which troubled her deeply.

"Father was right. China is full of talent. Even if dormant for a while, when it awakens, countless geniuses will emerge to showcase their brilliance. I think Chu Lian is a pioneer in this resurgence. Coming here to study and meeting them might really help me," Lux Lyle sat at her desk, her eyes frequently drifting towards Chu Lian, indicating her distraction.

This favored daughter of heaven was undoubtedly shaken. She had never heard of such a genius before. Even Mozart, a prodigy, only excelled in piano, not like Chu Lian, who mastered four Chinese classical instruments and the guitar. Moreover, Chu Lian's abilities in composing, lyric writing, and poetry seemed unparalleled, making others look up to her in awe.

"If she can help me, then I will follow the family's oath, even if she is a woman..." Lux sighed, resting her chin on her hand and gazing dreamily out the window.

"I really like you, but you don't belong to me. Just like the wind, clouds, rain and sunlight, you're not meant to be mine," Zhang Feng silently picked up a pen and recorded his feelings. His notebook, once brand new, was now a third full, filled with his thoughts about Chu Lian.

"If one day I become the wind, clouds, rain and sunlight, I will accompany you, becoming your wind, your clouds, your rain and your sunlight. Even if you don't belong to me, I can still embrace you."

Sensing something, Chu Lian looked up from her conversation with Li Xiuer and glanced at Zhang Feng with a gentle smile, leaving him momentarily stunned.

After a while, he snapped back to reality, looked at what he had written, and hesitated. Eventually, he crossed out his previous lines and wrote below: "My thoughts are too extravagant. No need to wish for too much. As long as one day, she remembers someone named Zhang Feng, that will be enough."

"Perhaps the burden of the Liuli family can be resolved through her..." Liuli Nana rested her head on her arms, gazing at Chu Lian's back and recalling the words of the woman in red, murmuring softly.

She didn't know why, but she felt a strange kinship with Chu Lian. Perhaps it was her ethereal presence or her indescribable aura that attracted her. She even felt like sharing the burdens of her lineage with Chu Lian.

"Let's wait and see. If she can access that kind of power, I think she can do it..." Future matters are for the future, for now, she thought, let's focus on connecting with Chu Lian.

Each person had their own thoughts, drawn not just by Chu Lian's talents but by her inherently captivating aura.

What they didn't know was that Chu Lian's innate spiritual body had started transforming her body, creating a sense of detachment from the mundane world. More importantly, her goddess value had increased by six points, reaching thirteen, almost doubling from the previous seven points, naturally enhancing her allure to others.

Just then, Chu Lian's backpack moved, and a small kitten tumbled out, climbing onto her desk and meowing cutely in front of the entire class...

"Meow~~"