Chapter 357 - 357 332 Wine Tasting

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357: Chapter 332 Wine Tasting 357: Chapter 332 Wine Tasting “What? The wine was doctored with erguotou?!” “The last cup of wine was just too twisted! I didn’t expect this Teacher Gu to be even more twisted! To be able to taste such a wine!” “Where did Han Yiyin find such a backup teacher? How could she be so incredible and actually managed to pull Han Yiyin through? Otherwise, who knows how she would have been embarrassed.” “...” After Aklington announced Han Yiyin’s advancement, everyone couldn’t believe what they had heard. That a wine, mixed with inferior erguotou, was actually identified, shocked everyone present. After a brief shock, they followed Aklington in standing up and clapping their hands in applause. Han Yiyin also jumped excitedly twice; if it weren’t for all eyes on her, she would have truly liked to hug Teacher Gu. What everyone failed to notice was a pair of eyes steadily growing more venomous as they continued to watch Han Yiyin. Han Qishan felt a weight lifted off his shoulders. After the cheering subsided, he walked to the microphone with a smile on his face and said, “Congratulations to the ten contestants for successfully advancing to the next round. The next competition is equestrianism! Please welcome the equestrian judge, Jack!” The tables on the lawn were removed, and Aklington bowed to the crowd before stepping down, replaced by a handsome man in equestrian gear who entered the lawn. “Ladies and gentlemen, I am Jack, the judge of this equestrian competition. This event is a dressage test, which I believe is familiar to everyone. Let me briefly explain the rules,” said the blond man, putting his hands behind his back to continue, “The competition requirements include changes in trot, reverse at walk, change of direction, diagonal steps, stationary trot, spinning, and advanced fancy riding. All required movements must be completed within twelve minutes. I will score from 0 to 10 based on the quality of the movements. Points are deducted for mistakes, omissions, or exceeding the time limit. The score will determine the ranking and who will advance to the next round. Oh, and one more thing to remind you all; after this competition, only two will advance to the next round. Good luck to everyone!” The order for the equestrian competition was determined by the wine tasting contest ranking, and the one who started first also got to choose their horse first. Han Yiyin, coming last, had no choice but to pick from the leftovers, which undoubtedly would affect her score. However, after the severe anomaly of the wine tasting contest, Han Yiyin had completely calmed down. She was determined to win this competition with her own abilities. After Jack had shaken hands with all contestants and teachers, he retreated to the side of the horses, yielding the stage to the competitors. Xia Huai was the first to perform, naturally selecting the best horse. His moves had minor flaws, but he still finished with a relatively high score, earning warm applause from the audience. Contestants took their turns, each showing their strengths and weaknesses in the competition. Xia Huai continued to lead with a high score, clinching his advancement to the next round, with the last to perform being Han Yiyin. Han Yiyin, looking at the last horse, had no choice but to use one already ridden by others, which clearly would be less energetic, or to choose the less impressive option before her. With clenched teeth, she chose the latter horse and mounted it in one fluid motion, riding to the center of the lawn to begin her dressage under everyone’s watchful eyes. “Do you guys think Han Yiyin can make it to second place?” “I doubt it. She might have had a chance with Xia Huai’s horse, but equestrianism isn’t just about the rider.” “Just stop having any hope for her. I really don’t think she’s all that. If it weren’t for this ceremony, I wouldn’t even come.” “I heard that after the ceremony, Uncle Han will announce a big news on behalf of Yao Shi Group.” “Could it be an engagement between Xia Huai and Han Yiyin?” “It’s very possible; I heard about it too. That way, Yao Shi Group could collaborate with Hui Le Group to challenge Tianxing.” “Ah! Look quickly, something’s happened!” No sooner had these words been spoken than an exclamation erupted from the stands. Just when Han Yiyin thought she could finish the competition smoothly, the horse beneath her suddenly collapsed on its knees, and she fell alongside it. Fortunately, she wasn’t hurt and stood up after dusting herself off. “Damn beast! You’re infuriating me! Are you going to let me compete properly or not?” Han Yiyin, so angry she couldn’t help but curse in her frustration. The injured horse was taken away for treatment, leaving Han Yiyin unharmed, to everyone’s relief, but the competition had to continue. “Miss Han Yiyin, accidents are also part of the competition. You now have two choices. First, let me immediately score your performance. Second, request your teacher to compete once more, and take the average of the two scores,” Jack said to Han Yiyin. “Can we bring in two fresh horses? Do you mean to let Teacher Gu use these horses that have already competed?” In front of Jack, Han Yiyin maintained the utmost restraint, knowing that Jack was a meticulous person and someone her father greatly respected. “No! This is a competition, and a competition must have rules!” Jack directly rejected Han Yiyin’s request. Cursing in her heart, Han Yiyin maintained a polite façade and chose the second option, turning her expectant gaze towards Teacher Gu, whom she had not placed any hope in before, entrusting her fate of advancing to him once more. Teacher Gu nodded to Han Yiyin, touched each horse in turn, and finally chose the one Xia Huai had ridden to compete. “No way, how strange!” Xia Huai said in disbelief after watching Teacher Gu mount the horse. “What’s so strange about it? He couldn’t possibly win, could he?” Qiu Man replied with a dismissive tone. “I rode this horse before. After the competition, it was completely drained. Why does it look even more spirited now than before?” Xia Huai was baffled, and as a Knight, he knew better than anyone about the horse he rode; this situation completely defied his understanding. Strange, I saw this horse before, and it was clearly worn out. How has it become so spirited in just a short time? Han Yiyin also harbored the same doubts as Xia Huai. At this moment, as a professional equestrian and judge, Jack could only describe his feelings as shock. This was something he had never heard of in his life, let alone seen. Spinning, jumping, squatting—all movements were flawlessly executed, impeccable. Teacher Gu and his horse seemed to merge into one. The horse that should have been exhausted performed numerous inconceivable actions under Teacher Gu’s command, stunning the audience and leaving Jack with his jaw wide open, unable to close it. The performance was astounding! The entire audience was spellbound, the same thought flashing through their minds: this horse must be enchanted! If Jack had been shocked to see Teacher Gu leading a spirited horse earlier, then now he was overwhelmed with just two words—astonished! With a loud “clack!” of the hooves, the routine was completed seamlessly. Teacher Gu, leading his horse, approached Jack and asked, “I wonder how many points the judge can give?” It took Jack a good while to recover from the incredible shock. Then he did something that everyone found unbelievable. He knelt on one knee! Making the highest gesture of respect as a Knight, he said to Teacher Gu, “You, sir, are the perfect Knight. Please accept my sincere respect. I no longer have any right to score you. But to fulfill my duties as a judge, I can only say that you and Miss Han Yiyin can advance to the next round.” The moment the words were spoken, thunderous applause erupted and continued for a long time! All competing participants clapped with various emotions, offering their own respects. Han Yiyin’s heart, which had been pounding nervously, finally settled down. Although the process was fraught with ups and downs, she ultimately advanced to the final round—to face Xia Huai head-on! The anticipation of the audience reached its peak; they wanted to see who would ultimately win the pink diamond. They were even more eager to witness what kind of breathtaking performances the masked Teacher Gu could still reveal. Han Qishan was pleased that his daughter was entering the final round with Xia Huai. He thought highly of the young man, the only son of Hui Le Group’s largest shareholder, Xia Minglang. Han Qishan even hoped Xia Huai would become Han Yiyin’s future husband, allowing Hui Le and Yao Shi to merge and jointly counter Tianxing Group. Thinking of Tianxing Group, Han Qishan’s brows furrowed involuntarily. The news from the top was that sometimes a strange radiance would emanate from somewhere at Tianxing’s headquarters, and the “popularity” of Tianxing’s artists, when gathered back at the company, would leave some trace at Tianxing Group’s headquarters, something they at Immortal Ascension Pavilion had been trying to accomplish for many years until recently making some breakthroughs. No matter who was behind Tianxing, proceed with the original plans. As long as Yao Shi can grow bigger, that person will surely show themselves, Han Qishan thought, as he recomposed himself. Smiling once more, he approached the microphone and said, “Congratulations to both competitors for advancing to the next round, and thank you to Jack for his fair judgment. Our next round will determine the final victor! Please welcome the final round’s judge—Li Hao!” The horses were led away, and the eliminated competitors returned to the spectator seats, sitting beside their parents. Despite the twists and turns, the competition had arrived at the scenario they had anticipated: Han Yiyin versus Xia Huai. Three pianos were carried onto the lawn, and it instantly became clear to everyone that the final event was a music challenge. Though middle-aged, as a master of music, Li Hao still carried an air of musical charm. After shaking hands with both competitors and their teachers, he announced the rules, “The competition will be held in two rounds, and I will score each separately. The higher scorer wins. In the first round, each competitor will compose a piano piece, which will then be played by their respective teachers. They must keep their own melody amidst my piano playing. They have half an hour to compose. You may begin now.” Li Hao finished speaking and went back to his piano, starting to play on his own, while both competitors also began to jot down notes. “Doo-doo-lah-lah-soo...” As soon as a melody began to form in Han Yiyin’s mind, Li Hao’s piano pulled her away. As a world-class piano master, Han Yiyin’s mind couldn’t counter the melodies played by Li Hao.

Chapter 357 - 357 332 Wine Tasting

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