Chapter 192
Yolanda was a bit puzzled, but she still managed to smile and say, “President Jasmine, I really dig your music. Any chance could I learn from you?” President Jasmine raised an eyebrow, looking a bit curious. “Which of my tunes do you fancy?”
Yolanda was instantly stumped. She was just trying to show respect, but she couldn’t, for the life of her, remember any of Jasmine’s songs!
All she knew was that President Jasmine was a big deal, made a name for herself at a young age, and was admired by many piano scholars.
Some people nearby started to chime in:
“My favorite is President Jasmine’s ‘Bud.‘ It’s like I can immerse myself in a sea of flowers. I can even smell the strong fragrance of flowers through the music.” “I’m all about the ‘Melody of the Ocean“.”
Seeing Yolanda’s face turn a rosy color and being at a loss for words, they couldn’t help but say, “You dare say you like President Jasmine’s songs with that kind of
reaction?”
“I can play all one hundred and thirty–two of President Jasmine’s famous tunes, can you?”
“I wonder how you got to be in second place.”
Yolanda’s face turned even redder. Embarrassed and awkward, she said, “Sorry, President Jasmine, I was so excited to see you, I got a little carried away.”
Just as President Jasmine was about to leave, Yolanda quickly stopped her. “President Jasmine, I truly admire your talent. I wonder if there’s a chance I could receive your guidance. I promise to practice hard and not let you down!”
She thought Jasmine would be moved by her dedication, but Jasmine saw through the girl’s ambition and coldly said, “Sorry, I’m not accepting disciples.”
Everyone around was stunned. They didn’t expect President Jasmine to reject her so bluntly. It seemed she really didn’t like Yolanda.
As the second–place winner of the piano competition, she didn’t even know President Jasmine’s music.
Yolanda was beyond embarrassed. Seeing that Jasmine was still about to leave, she quickly shouted, “President Jasmine, do you have any other students in mind?”
Jasmine stopped for the third time; this time, her sharp gaze fell on her. “I do have someone in mind, but even if I didn’t, I wouldn’t pick you.”
Yolanda’s face immediately turned pale. “Can I ask why?”
“Because I don’t like people from the Murphy family.” Jasmine bluntly finished, then took another look at her outfit. “You’re not suited for these clothes or these accessories. Queen Abby has personality; wearing her pieces is simply ruining them.”
People around gasped, taking a closer look at Yolanda; indeed, she couldn’t pull off these clothes and accessories.
It just didn’t jive.
Seeing Jasmine walk away, the onlookers also left. Olga stood there stunned. It took a while before she stepped forward. “What a terrible president! How could she speak so bluntly to a child? That’s way over the top!”
