A SUBSTITUTE BRIDE

Logically, she should be very touched that Laura made her a dress with her own hands.

However, for some reason, the thank you note Lyana intended to give stuck in her throat.

Looking at Laura, she asked in confusion:

– Why did you think of doing that?

– Actually, I’ve always loved drawing clothes.

She smiled and said:

– Grandma is not healthy, so I thought if I studied medicine, I would be able to treat Grandma’s illness in the future.

At that moment, she stopped for a moment, a happy smile appearing on her face. She continued:

– But before I could master the skills, second sister-in-law, you married into the family. I know the second sister-in-law’s medical skills are brilliant. I will be comfortable if I leave you Grandma, so I want to pursue my own dreams now.

– Is your dream to become a fashion designer?

Lyana asks.

– Yes, I have already applied to a school in ML country, and I have already received their acceptance letter.

She smiled at Lyana holding her both hands.

– Second sister-in-law, I know I’m a little selfish to entrust Grandma to you. I hope you won’t be mad at me.

Lyana could hear the sincerity and honesty in Laura’s words. She comforted her gently, saying:

– Grandma will be fine as long as nothing happens out of the blue, and as long as she continues to take care of her health. Only after you find me trustworthy do you entrust Grandmother to me. I think that’s very filial of you.

– It’s good. Second sister-in-law, don’t worry. I will try to do three years of courses in one year. I’ll come back early and take care of Grandma.

With that, Laura retracted her hands, closed the box containing the lingerie, and stuffed it into Lyana’s hand.

– Second sister-in-law, you can try it tonight. I think Brother Vincent will definitely like it.

– …

Eventually, she brought the box back to the bedroom. She had no intention of wearing this lingerie at all. Instead, she stuffed the box straight into the back of the cabinet, lest the others find it. She would never have been able to clear her name then.

The next morning.Content bel0ngs to Nôvel(D)r/a/ma.Org.

After washing up and having breakfast, Lyana arrived at the entrance of the music academy.

This academy had very strict security. No strangers were allowed to enter.

Lyana walked over to the guard and showed him the admission letter before entering.

A wide marble path crosses the campus. Hundreds of flowers lined both sides of the path, and a ten-foot-tall fountain stood in the center of campus. Water from the fountain flowed into the pool below creating a beautiful melody.

She continues to walk around campus. Many students had already got up to practice their instruments. She felt like she was swimming in a sea of music.

She walked to the teachers’ office, then handed her letter of acceptance to the head of the traditional musical instruments department.

Director Malo looked to be in his sixties. He was thin and wore reading glasses.

Looking at the acceptance letter in his hand, he realized that this student had been personally recommended by the principal. Solemnly, he looked at Lyana, who obviously had a high opinion of her.

– Which instruments do you prefer?

– The guqin and the bass.

She stood there obediently, like a good student.

Director Malo nodded slightly and said with a smile:

– It’s a great leap forward.

Lyana smiled.

– Yes.

– Come with me !

– Yes.

Inside, Lyana was jumping for joy.

Principal Malo brought him directly to classroom 502 on the fifth floor of the seventh school building. He knocked on the door.

– Please come in.

Principal Malo pushed open the classroom door and smiled at the teacher standing on the podium.

– Professor Leon, I brought you a new student today.

When the students who were in class heard Principal Malo’s words, they all looked on, their eyes filled with displeasure.

Half a semester had already passed. If a new student suddenly joined the class, it would lower the average for the entire class.

Moreover, they were the most outstanding class of the whole year. If their final results were ruined because of this newcomer, it would be disastrous.

Professor Leon gauged Lyana with a single glance. With a solemn expression, he asked:

– Previously, in which school did you study music?

Lyana answered honestly:

– I studied at home. I am self-taught.

Professor Leon frowned. How could this student, without any musical training, have entered their music academy?

When the other students in the class heard Lyana’s words, they couldn’t help but be surprised. They all turned to look at Lyana in disbelief.

– Oh my god, has anyone from our class offended the bourgeois? Could it be that they deliberately sent someone to annoy us?

– She’s just a beginner. It will be useless here! Does she intend to lower our average?

– What do we have to do ? If our class doesn’t get first place, it will be terrible!

– It’s true. Who would be so insensitive? Place a new one in our class.

…

Professor Leon, who stood on the podium, listened to the discussion downstairs. Basically, he agreed with them.

You should know that everyone who could enter the music academy aspired to be the cream of the crop. Who would be willing to be held back by an ignorant young woman who knows nothing?

Professor Leon frowned and asked:

– Director Malo, you know that our class is progressing very quickly. How can we let a newcomer join our class? She won’t be able to keep up.

When Director Malo heard Professor Leon’s words, he couldn’t help but smile. He said

– Professor Leon, don’t be humble. Everyone knows that the lessons you teach are always the best. To educate this student, and make sure she gets a good grade, even though there’s only half a semester left… I think you’re the only one in the whole world who can accomplish that.

Professor Leon’s expression darkened. Even though Director Malo congratulated him, he didn’t want that kind of praise at all. So he said coldly:

– Director Malo, the grades of the classes I have taught so far are exceptional because all the students I have taught have a good foundation. They have all been admitted through examinations, which is why they have such good results. If you insert a newcomer into our class just like that, it will only affect the future of our students.

Lyana stood there in silence, listening to the skeptical voices around her. However, she did not get angry.

If she was a teacher or a student sitting in the classroom, she might also not want to let a newcomer in, and affect the results of the whole class.

Moreover, she had not been admitted thanks to her own abilities. On the contrary, it had been recommended.

Director Malo, who was standing next to Lyana, looked troubled. She had been recommended by the Headmaster, so he naturally hoped she could learn from Professor Malo.

Lyana stepped forward and said softly

– Professor Malo, I’m so sorry. I am a new student here. I know your concerns. Why don’t you give me a test? After that you can decide if you want to accept me as a student.

Lyana’s words stunned everyone in the class.

– This new student is really daring. She just learned a little at home, and yet she still wants to show off in front of Professor Leon. Isn’t she afraid of making a fool of herself?

– How naive. She doesn’t know what shame is?

– Who is this girl from a rich family? Does she think she can get into our class just because she’s rich? Just because she has some money! She doesn’t know where her place is.

– I’m so excited. I’m just waiting for Professor Leon to reprimand her. I want her to realize that she can’t always get what she wants.

– Could it be possible that she is one of those experts who keep a low profile?

– How it is possible ?

– This is not a novel. You have to start learning music in primary school. If one has not been professionally trained, how can one become an expert?

– It’s true. If someone like her, who is self-taught, can master a musical instrument, I will become Beethoven.

…

When Professor Leon heard everyone’s voices, his eyebrows arched.

– Silence.

Everyone is silent. They stared at Professor Leon without flinching, waiting for him to continue.

Professor Leon’s gaze fell on Lyana’s face.