Chapter 1198 - Being Ranked as a Talented Girl (1/2)

Since she had already decided to join the Heiress’ Gala, she would definitely have to perform either tea-brewing, the four arts, singing or wine-serving. Although Wen Xinya had only learned those skills for a short period of time, she was full of wisdom and talent which many couldn’t compare to. At the same time, she had also received guidance from Old Mr. Mo and Si Yiyan. Hence, she definitely wouldn’t be worse than those people.

Old Mr. Mo had known right from the start that she had a weak foundation and thus, paid more attention when teaching her. Hence, she was rather confident about it. However, even then, she still had to prepare herself adequately.

Wen Xinya flipped through the scores and asked, “Grampy, what do you think I should perform during the Heiress’ Gala?”

Since Lin Yingxin had invited her to the Heiress’ Gala, it was likely that she would compete with Wen Xinya in the zither. Hence, she had no choice but to keep her guard up.

While fiddling with the chessboard, Old Mr. Mo exclaimed, “You may decide on your own!”

Wen Xinya was proficient in the four arts and, even if she could not get a good ranking during the Heiress’ Gala, she would at least not embarra.s.s him. Hence, there was nothing for him to worry about. Besides… he had also heard that the standards of the Heiress’ Gala had greatly plunged in recent years. He was certain that Wen Xinya would be able to manage.

Wen Xinya bit her finger indecisively and said, “Grampy, I’m best at performing ‘Ping Sha Luo Ya’ and ‘Yun Shui Yao’. Shall I perform one of those two?”

She preferred “Yun Shui Yao” to “Ping Sha Luo Ya”, but she would seem dull if she were to use it to showcase her talent.

Old Mr. Mo put his chess piece down and stared at her. Noticing that she seemed to be in a dilemma, he said calmly, “Since you’ve already decided to join the Heiress’ Gala, perform well and strive to be ranked as a talented girl.”

Although there was always bound to be someone stronger, it was not impossible for Wen Xinya to attain that rank. Besides, Wen Xinya had been receiving compliments lately. Hence, she ought to take the chance to showcase her abilities.

Wen Xinya’s eyes widened in shock and she took a while to calm herself down. “Grampy, you’ve got such great faith in me!”

There were hundreds of girls who had been invited to the Heiress’ Gala and they were all extremely talented. Hence, she was shocked to hear Old Mr. Mo’s request.

Old Mr. Mo glanced at her coldly and exclaimed, “Good for nothing!”

Extremely displeased, Wen Xinya leaned closer to Old Mr. Mo and said coquettishly, “Grampy, how am I useless? Didn’t you teach me not to be conceited because there’ll always be someone better than me?”

Old Mr. Mo said, “You just can’t take criticism. I taught you not to be arrogant and self-conceited, but you’ve already lost all confidence before the event even began. Aren’t you useless?”

Old Mr. Mo knew that she had Si Yiyan to guide her along and hence, had a head start. She would also have more knowledge and overestimate others.

Wen Xinya pouted indignantly and said, “How am I not confident? I’m just worried because those joining the Heiress’ Gala are all heiresses of scholarly families. Since they’ve been taught these arts since a young age, they definitely have an advantage over me.”

Although she was confident, she was not complacent because she knew that she had a weaker foundation.