Rebirth vs. Rebirth: Tragedy to Triumph

Chapter 253 Demands

“Ms. White, your interpretation of this piece is truly exceptional. I award you a perfect score of ten.”

“Ms. Ridge, your performance was also remarkable. You receive a nine.”

With one receiving a ten and the other a nine, Hattie found herself trailing Violeta by a single point once more. The gap was closing once again

Frustrated, Hattie stood up and addressed the boss, “This isn’t fair. With so many people here, why should you be the only judge? Music is subjective; everyone has different tastes. I think everyone here should vote and score.”

The boss hesitated. “Well … “

Hattie signalled to Zelena and the others. Zelena spoke up, “Yes, since both are competing, why not let everyone here participate in the voting? That would be fair.”

Gillian added, “I agree. Music can’t be judged by one person alone. If you’re biased towards Violeta, wouldn’t her scores always be higher?”

The store owner waved his hand dismissively. “I don’t know either of these students personally. How could I be biased?”

Candy chimed in, “Since that’s the case, let everyone here vote and score. That would be the fairest way. Right, everyone?”

“Yes!”

“That sounds good. I support it.”

“Agreed.”

Seeing this, the owner

change the rules. From the next round, everyone will

satisfied. She was currently leading in votes, with Violeta behind. Hattie believed the owner must have been biased towards

who had remained silent.

“No, I

start the

picked up the sheet

try ‘Eight

pieces. Mastering this one required not just technical skill but also

depicted the Eight Views of Centrefield. Even today, the region’s poem about these scenes remains well-known. Capturing the essence of these

of the piece’s difficulty, and her enthusiasm

I played first last time.

take

truly bring out the piece’s essence. ‘Eight Views of Longpeace’ illustrated scenes like snowy peaks, windy bridges, a misty cottage, mountains, an ancient ferry, flowing waters, and evening

such imagery

who here would recognize

why the owner had chosen the piece. He wanted to gauge Violeta’s

placed her hands

had never closely observed Violeta’s

strumming-was precise. The notes emerged from her

piece, steeped in the distinct charm of ancient music, seamlessly intertwined

Hattie found herself drawn into the world Violeta’s music

melody painted vivid pictures in