Chapter 20 "the competition"

〔*bustling*〕
A stunning young woman entered the heart of the bustling crowd, captivating the attention of everyone with a blend of intrigue and admiration.
[Zhie Ming grand entrance has just taken place, and the room is buzzing with excitement and admiration. Zhie Ming stands near the center of the room, glowing in her elegant gown. Kha Ming, the envious and conniving cousin, approaches her.]
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who is she?
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she's so pretty
ᴢʜɪᴇ ᴍɪɴɢ
ᴢʜɪᴇ ᴍɪɴɢ
[Smiling graciously] Thank you, everyone, for your warm welcome. It's an honor to be here to celebrate Grandfather's birthday.
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she's a Grandchild of General Ming?
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I didn't know he had another Granddaughter!
[The crowd was buzzing with discussion]
[The guests applaud, and Zhie gracefully moves to mingle with people, Just as she does, Kha Ming steps in her way, a wicked smirk on her face.]
ᴋʜᴀ ᴍɪɴɢ
ᴋʜᴀ ᴍɪɴɢ
[Feigning politeness] Zhie, you always manage to steal the spotlight, don't you?
ᴢʜɪᴇ ᴍɪɴɢ
ᴢʜɪᴇ ᴍɪɴɢ
[Remaining composed] Oh, Kha, I didn't mean to overshadow anyone. It's Grandfather's special day, after all.
ᴋʜᴀ ᴍɪɴɢ
ᴋʜᴀ ᴍɪɴɢ
[Rolling her eyes] Always the perfect, humble granddaughter, aren't you? But let's see if you can handle some competition.
ᴢʜɪᴇ ᴍɪɴɢ
ᴢʜɪᴇ ᴍɪɴɢ
[Curious] Competition?
[Kha signals to her maid as it reached out the Zither. The room falls quiet.]
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what are they gonna do [low voice]
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I guess they're going to have a compilation [low voice]
ᴋʜᴀ ᴍɪɴɢ
ᴋʜᴀ ᴍɪɴɢ
[Smirking] A little friendly Zither duel, perhaps? Let's see who can impress Grandfather more with their musical talents.
[Zhie eyes widen as she realizes the challenge being thrown her way.]
ᴋʜᴀ ᴍɪɴɢ
ᴋʜᴀ ᴍɪɴɢ
( A talentless like her can't win against me, let's see if you can duel with me. )
ᴢʜɪᴇ ᴍɪɴɢ
ᴢʜɪᴇ ᴍɪɴɢ
[Accepting the challenge] Very well, Kha. But remember, this evening is about celebrating Grandfather, not personal rivalry.
walks over to the Ziter as Kha takes her seat at another one. They begin to play, their fingers dancing across the keys, filling the room with beautiful melodies.
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General Ming is so lucky to have two beautiful granddaughter who are talented~
[As Zhie plays, her music is heartfelt and soulful, invoking emotions in the guests. But Kha, driven by jealousy, tries to outshine Zhie with a more complex piece.]
[Zhie finishes her piece with a flourish, and the room erupts in applause. Kha, however, finishes her piece with a frustrated look on her face.]
ᴢʜɪᴇ ᴍɪɴɢ
ᴢʜɪᴇ ᴍɪɴɢ
[Smiling] That was beautiful, Kha. Grandfather will surely appreciate your talent.
ᴋʜᴀ ᴍɪɴɢ
ᴋʜᴀ ᴍɪɴɢ
[Through gritted teeth] Yes, well done, Zhie.

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