Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 249 Playing the Zither

So, this can be understood now. As expected, it was someone meddling again.

Upon her return, Violeta started pushing herself to become a versatile talent. She didn't need to be an expert in everything, but she had to have a basic understanding.

Since time was the one thing she had in abundance, she spared no effort in learning everything she didn't understand, exploring, and trying new things. Failures were okay. She could always try again.

Fortunately, this journey wasn't without its rewards, and she met many kind-hearted people along the way.

Kaylee didn't believe Violeta's claim of having only learned the basics.

Violeta appeared relaxed in public, but privately spent a lot of time practising, much like her dedication to tennis.

Initially, Kaylee had thought Violeta was naturally talented and strong, but after spending so much time with her over the past semester and this semester, Violeta hadn't missed a single club training session. Each training session was unusually long.

She held herself to rigorous standards.

If Violeta claimed proficiency in playing the zither, she must possess considerable talent!

Kaylee remarked, "You must be quite skilled to handle such a complex instrument like the zither!"

Violeta smiled and responded, "I've actually forgotten many of the musical scores, so now I only play from memory. That's why I say it was simple learning."

The photographer reviewed the photos taken and felt highly pleased.

"Miss, would you be okay if I filmed a video and shared it online? The scenery here is so stunning. It would be a shame to capture just a few photos."

Violeta agreed, "Sure, as long as it's not for commercial purposes.

in traditional outfits and the owner didn't charge us,

"Definitely! Take some photos! Don't forget to send

the instruments, feel free to play. I'll set

pondering for a moment, she decided to play "Melody of the Battle" on the zither, unwilling to let the fine instrument go to

finger picks, she proceeded with a simple performance,

as the recording

began to play, following the music in her

the breeze, gradually growing more robust and majestic. It seemed to conjure images of a grand battlefield, where thousands

side, outside the zither

crowd gathered to collect their

the spot. However, as time went on, it became clear that many 'students were there.

shifted from pleasant

gradually became more

said, "Okay, enough playing. Barry, give him the keychain and let him

when others play the zither, they pay, but when you play, it's like asking for their life! Hurry up and

I just replaced them, and you're being too

and check the number of individuals still waiting. Quickly let them go. I just can't

the standard of students nowadays? Why

you finish, ensure everything is restored to its original

can't endure this any

owner remained seated, his expression icy and impatient, reluctant to depart for fear that the students might

others stood in

score, awarding points to those who

often exercised discretion

to the