Chapter 60 A Helping Hand
Naomi’s plano skills were of a caliber that could compete on an international stage. But Eliza
Zayden and Eliza had grown up together, how could he not know whether Eliza could play the piano?
Trying to cram at the last minute won’t work. You should know that,” Zayden said.
There’s no need to say more.” Eliza replied indifferently. “If there’s nothing else, I need to go practice. Don’t waste my time.”
With that. Eliza turned and left. Zayden watched her retreating figure, his expression darkening.
In the evening, it was time for practice.
Eliza went to the music classroom.
There was only one piano in the room, and Naomi was seated in front of it, her fingers dancing nimbly over the keys like skillful butterflies. The music teacher was giving her meticulous guidance.
A crowd of students had gathered around to watch.
Borrowing the piano seemed out of the question.
Eliza let out a self–mocking smile.
The Rivers family actually owned an expensive piano, there was no need for Naomi to occupy the school’s piano. Naomi’s actions were clearly meant to prevent me from practicing.
At that moment, Naomi inside the classroom noticed the gaze from outside and glanced at Eliza, her eyes carrying a barely perceptible challenge.
Not far away. Henry and Colton had come to observe the rehearsal on the seventh floor but happened to witness this scene
Henry’s expression darkened as he watched Eliza leave.
“Colton, do you think one needs an actual piano to play?” Henry asked.
“What nonsense?” Colton replied coldly. “Are you thinking of bringing your piano to school?”
Is it possible?”
The next afternoon, Henry covered Eliza’s eyes and led her to the table. “Dost move! Don’t open your eyes! It’ll be done in a Second!
As he spoke, Henry released his hand from over Eliza’s eyes.
There on the table was a roll–up electronic keyboard.
This electronic keyboard was as thin as a sheet of paper and could produce sound when laid out and played on a table.
Eliza was taken aback when she saw it.
“What do you think? I know the school only has one piano, and the music teacher has already given it to Naomi for use. But don’t worry, I have a trick up my sleeve!”
Henry explained, “This was mine when I was a kid. I’ve never even opened it. Don’t worry about noise when you use it just put on headphones, and it’ll be the same.”
With that. Henry handed Eliza a noise–canceling headphone and said, “See, this should meet your practice needs, right?”
Looking at the noise–canceling headphone in her hand and then at the electronic keyboard on the table, Eliza smiled and said. “Thank you, Henry…
“You’re welcome. We’re classmates; it’s normal to help each other out.”
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Henry ruffled Eliza’s hair, his gaze softening as he said, “Go ahead and practice. I believe you’ll play better than Naomi.”
“You… believe in me?”
“Of course. It’s not just me; Colton, Lewis, and everyone in Class Six believes in you too.”
Henry placed his hand on Colton’s shoulder.
Colton, with a stern face, said, “I’m not that bored; I just happened to have a noise–canceling headphone at home.”
“Don’t be shy.” Henry teased. “Lewis also helped out. He got this from the music teacher.”
With that, Henry placed the key to the music classroom in Eliza’s hand.
“The piano is school property, so technically, it shouldn’t be used after school. But with this, you can practice after school every day, as long as no one finds out, Henry whispered, making a shushing gesture.
Eliza looked down at the key in her hand, a smile spreading across her face.
In my previous life. I didn’t have many friends.
This was the first time I had experienced the feeling of being trusted and supported by friends.
“Thank you all. I’ll do my best,” Eliza said.
Henry replied, “I don’t know why this New Year’s Eve party is so important to you, but that’s okay. We all support you.”
Colton added indifferently. Just don’t make our efforts in vain. At least don’t be worse than the people from Class One.”
“I know. I won’t be worse than them.” Eliza smiled.
The New Year’s Eve party was just around the corner.
Every night, Eliza would go to the music classroom to practice when no one was around.
In terms of piano, Eliza’s talent was limited, but thanks to her long hours of practice in her previous life, she had gradually caught up through hard work.
As a child, she hadn’t always had access to a piano.
She could only sit in front of it and imitate Naomi’s playing when to one was home.
Having often listened to the music teacher’s lectures on music theory for Naomi, she had picked up some knowledge herself. As she grew older, she became more proficient.
Eventually, she became quite skilled. Even her teacher had said that her diligence could surpass those with natural talent.
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