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.

and the owner didn't

chimed in, "Definitely! Take some photos! Don't forget to send them

their agreement, the photographer quickly added, "If anyone can play the instruments, feel free to play. I'll set up the equipment here to record." "Alright," Violeta responded with a

Battle" on the zither, unwilling to let the fine instrument go

compose herself, despite not having finger picks, she proceeded with a simple performance, calming her emotions. "Alright,

as the recording

following the

the breeze, gradually growing more robust and majestic. It seemed to conjure images of

other side, outside the

crowd gathered to

owner eagerly welcomed them to play on the spot. However, as time went on, it became clear that many 'students were there. merely to "experience" the zither, and the sounds they produced were

boss's expression shifted from pleasant to

temperament gradually became

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

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

my goodness, don't pluck the strings so aggressively! I just replaced them, and you're being too forceful! "Please, set it down! This

check the number of individuals still waiting. Quickly

standard of students nowadays?

is restored to

can't endure

expression icy and impatient, reluctant to depart for fear that the students might damage

the others stood in a lengthy queue,

simple. The owner would review the music score, awarding points to those who could perform

exercised discretion in awarding

highest scorers can directly report to the school and earn