Chapter 469 - Sentimental Value (2/2)

When she was a little child, her father had taken her to one of Jing Ruyue’s concerts. Even as a young girl, she had been awestruck by Jing Ruyue’s performance.

She had been blown away by the violinist’s masterful playing—it was as though she had been transported into a different world.

From that moment on, Xue Yating fell hopelessly in love with the violin. She began her arduous journey towards being a violinist, dreaming that one day, she, too, would be able to play in front of an international audience, just like Jing Ruyue. She would capture the hearts and imaginations of her audience with her music, just like her idol.

Jing Ruyue eventually gave up music to enter show business, and then lost her life in an accident. Xue Yating was saddened by the news and mourned her death for a very long time.

At the end of Xue Yating’s little speech, Xu Xiyan was surprised to discover that her own cheeks were wet with tears.

She wiped her tears with the back of her hand. She said, with heartfelt grat.i.tude, “Ms. Xue, thank you, thank you for keeping my mother alive in your memories.”

Xue Yating saw her tears. She handed Xu Xiyan a tissue as she said comfortingly, “I’m sorry. That must be a painful memory for you.”

Xu Xiyan smiled as she shook her head. “It’s fine.”

Xue Yating patted Xu Xiyan on the shoulder. She looked like she had just arrived at a decision. “Okay, Jing Xi, you’ve convinced me. I agree to your request. You’re Madam Jing’s daughter, after all, and it would be cruel of me to say no.”

“Thank you!”

This was an unexpected turn of events. Xue Yating’s willingness to part with her precious violin surprised Xu Xiyan.

“You don’t have to thank me, because I’m asking for something else in return,” Xue Yating said with a smile.

“What’s that?”

Xue Yating suddenly leaned her head upon Xu Xiyan’s shoulder and said playfully, “Let’s be sisters! You’re Madam Jing’s daughter. I would be honored and delighted if we could be good friends!”

Xue Yating was from a distinguished family. Her prestigious background, coupled with her proud, bossy personality, meant that she did not have any friends. To put it another way, no one was bold or presumptuous enough to try to be her friend.