Preserving Her Smile

A beautiful melody drifted through the music classroom, as though it could soothe the soul.

A young man sat straight-backed at the piano, his slender fingers dancing ceaselessly over the keys.

Beside him stood a beautiful woman in a long white dress.

Her expression was cold, and her beautiful eyes never blinked as she watched the young man play.

After a long while, the piece ended, and silence fell over the music classroom.

The young man's gaze remained calm. His fingers brushed lightly over the keys, and he said nothing.

The woman stared at him, exhaled, and asked in an even tone.

"I'll ask you again. Do you know how to play the piano?"

The young man visibly froze, a ripple stirring in eyes as still as a lake.

He slowly raised his eyes and tilted his head back to look at her flawless face.

After a long time, he quietly uttered his answer.

"No."

His fingers brushed over the keys once more after he spoke. Then he stood, about to turn and leave.

Apparently unable to stand his attitude, the woman's ample chest heaved. Furious, she picked up her handbag and struck him on the back.

The pain in his back brought him to a halt.

Her voice trembled slightly with anger.

"Look at me."

At those words, the young man slowly turned around and quietly gazed at the fairy-like woman before him.

The woman pressed her red lips together, lightly gritted her teeth, and asked, emphasizing every word.

"I'll ask you one last time. Do you know how to play the piano?"

It was the same question, but this time, the young man chose not to answer.

After Mo Xie posted the preview version of his new song's music video on his personal social media account,

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