"Yes."
Chi Xiuke's lips curled upward.
"The children are all very good."
"Both their choice of pieces and their playing technique are excellent."
"Of course, they play with a lot of feeling, too."
"Right?"
Xie Chuchu's eyes gleamed even brighter.
"If you like it, then come with me again tomorrow."
"Huh?"
"How about it?"
Chi Xiuke opened her mouth—
"Ding~"
The elevator had reached the lobby on the first floor.
Xie Chuchu glared at the elevator in annoyance.
The doors had opened at the worst possible time.
Chi Xiuke laughed at her friend's childish behavior.
"All right."
"Let's go."
"I'll come with you tomorrow."
As they walked, Chi Xiuke replied to Xie Chuchu's invitation from earlier.
"Yay~"
Xie Chuchu cheered.
"Master Xiao?"
Soon, she turned her eager gaze on Xiao Xiao.
She only needed someone to come with her, after all.
By rights, Xiuxiu was enough.
But she didn't mind having more company.
Chi Xiuke also looked at Xiao Xiao.
Xiao Xiao raised an eyebrow.
With a smile, he said, "I'm curious too, to see whether Xue Jiamin can win the championship."
Joyful laughter filled Xie Chuchu's eyes.
Didn't that mean Master Xiao had agreed?
She waved her hand.
"Ah, but that kid has to make it to the finals before he can win the championship."
"He only made it to the semifinals today, and look how pleased with himself he is."
"I hope he doesn't get careless because of it."
Chi Xiuke tilted her head.
"I think Teacher Gao will keep an eye on him."
"Mm."
Xie Chuchu nodded.
"Teacher Gao really is a good teacher you can count on."
"Xue Jiamin must like Teacher Gao a lot."
From what she'd seen over the past two days, the