I am a Big Player
Chapter 224 - 222, A Piano (Fourth Update)_1

Chapter 224: 222, A Piano (Fourth Update)_1

The classroom belonging to the Qinghe Club in the comprehensive building had been renovated. Initially, Ren He had not invested the ten million endorsement fee from TK into Qinghe Games, and now Qinghe Games’ earnings from Kunlun were more than enough to be self-sustaining, with a significant surplus to boot...

So, when Ren He renovated this classroom, he really splurged, spending 20,000 yuan just on the design fee...

After the renovation, the classroom had transformed into a stylish and modern studio, with an overall white theme, complemented by an extra-long cloth sofa, and a small partitioned conference room.

The classroom was equipped with a projector and air conditioning, sticking out like a sore thumb in comparison to the rest of the comprehensive building...

Once the renovations were complete, there were complaints from teachers and the principal: our offices aren’t even as nice as the students’ clubroom, this won’t do, we want one like that!

The old principal never expected such a result...

The director of the Academic Affairs Office was grateful he had made it clear they were responsible for their own electricity bills, otherwise, with so many electrical appliances, the school would have taken a hit!

The old principal even called Ren He to his office specifically for this matter, "You see, No.4 Middle School is proud of your achievements... but you should still focus more on your studies."

"You’re absolutely right, if one doesn’t study well, even a little success now can become a limitation in the future. The importance of learning should always take precedence, and as students, we should remain humble and study diligently. Life’s journey is long, and we must have the soul of someone who keeps moving forward. We all love to learn, and I appreciate the principal’s concern! Please be assured!" Ren He said earnestly.

The old principal was taken aback. What did I say to get such a long spiel... made me forget my lines!

"Alright, alright, as long as you know," the principal waved his hand calmly, letting Ren He go back. He felt he had to get to know this student better...

Of course, setting up the servers was next on the agenda now that the Qinghe Club Headquarters had been renovated. The core creative team worked together to move their work materials back to school, attracting quite a bit of attention. It was at this point that many people realized that the headquarters of the Qinghe Club had already been renovated.

When they came to take a look inside the comprehensive building, they thought, damn, this is way too luxurious!

While everyone was still scrambling for classrooms for club activities, the Qinghe Club not only had their own space but had also decorated it so luxuriously!

Many gazed at their club presidents with hopeful eyes: Look at us, we want to have club activities in a place like this in the future!

The club presidents felt a bit troubled, no comparison, no harm! Which club could even compare to this, let alone the student council!

In fact, No.4 Middle School, this supposed super school, was far from as luxurious as one would imagine. Before the Fangshan campus was built, it was just an average-looking school, and even the New Year’s dance was held in the indoor gymnasium.

Its nobility did not rely on outer decorations and architecture but on its inner soul. Hence, some student clubs set up spots outside, but over time they would realize it was not the same as being inside the school, akin to fish out of water.

Thinking of the other few thousand students still in school, then looking at their own small group, it felt a little desolate, not to mention sitting in the playground.

Moreover, another initial intent of running the club well was to enjoy the envy of fellow students.

If there were no classmates nearby, there was nothing to envy.

When Liu Bing and the others stood in the renovated classroom, they also couldn’t believe their eyes: "Is this going to be our headquarters from now on?"

Jiang Haoyang murmured in disbelief: "I can spend the next three years picking up girls with just this office!"

What is this? This is the overwhelming sense of superiority of the Qinghe Club!

Li Yifan, touching the wall, suddenly asked, "Is the wall specially soundproofed?!"

"Mmm, if we close the doors, even playing in a band won’t affect the outside too much," Ren He explained.

"Awesome!"

Yang Xi couldn’t make it because of afternoon classes, but the only person present who remained silent was Liu Jiamin, who stared at an exquisite upright piano beside the computer room, lost in thought.

Nowadays, pianos are basically divided into two types: grand pianos often seen on stage, and upright pianos like the one in this classroom that don’t take up too much space.

Liu Jiamin had once dreamed of having her own piano. It wouldn’t even have to belong to her; just being able to play carefree would have been enough.

She thought that coming to No.4 Middle School would make her dream come true, but the reality was that even the piano rooms were frequently in use by many people.

The reason no one used them during the initial military training was that the senior second and third years hadn’t started school yet, and now she couldn’t even secure a spot in the piano room.

"May I play it?" Liu Jiamin asked Ren He, her eyes slightly reddened. She had faced too many cold looks and worldly concerns, and she asked this question only because it didn’t belong to her.

"Everything else belongs to the Qinghe Club, but this is a gift for you; you can practice here during your time at school, and you can take it with you when you graduate," Ren He explained calmly. "The Qinghe Club may have few members, but I think it’s good. We’re like a family, struggling for the same goal. I often think, what makes a real club awesome? I believe it should be one that can fulfill everyone’s dreams, not just our murder game dreams, but also your piano dream."

Liu Bing was a jack-of-all-trades who roamed the campus, always eager to hear and spread gossip, and when he spoke ill of others, he didn’t hold back at all; he was quite venomous. However, when Liu Bing told Ren He about Liu Jiamin’s situation, he did so with a sort of admiration: "You know, I used to think I was pretty awesome, rising to the top spot in our grade in one year, and how hard it was getting up early and staying up late. But when I heard about Liu Jiamin’s situation, I was truly speechless. What kind of aspiration must drive her to practice piano in the mall every day, enduring the disdain of the salespeople?"

That was why Ren He placed a piano in the headquarters.

Liu Jiamin had been very busy lately, but she was busy with the murder game. Yet her dream was clearly the piano.

Ren He knew that if he simply offered her the piano, she would definitely not accept it. He wasn’t so affected or idle enough to pity someone else; no independent person needs others’ pity.

So putting the piano in the club to enrich leisure time while helping Liu Jiamin achieve her dream, and adding a unique scenery to the Qinghe Club, seemed to be the best choice.

All of a sudden, Liu Jiamin said, "Can I hear you play again?"

The eyes of the three rascals, Liu Bing, Jiang Haoyang, and Li Yifan, lit up. They had always heard Liu Jiamin say that Ren He played the piano at a master level and could compose his own music, but they had never witnessed it!

Ren He? Master level? And a composer? Although they admired Ren He quite a bit, and the Qinghe Club was all his doing, to go against their hearts and admit Ren He had the aura of an artist... that just couldn’t be...

Thinking for a moment, Ren He asked, "The same piece as last time?"

"Yeah!" Liu Jiamin’s eyes glittered with anticipation.

"Alright, the piece is called ’Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini,’" Ren He said and then sat down at the piano.

The doors and windows of the Qinghe Club were left open, and suddenly, the whole building resonated with the crisp sound of the piano, the notes striking people’s hearts like cool ice on a summer day, refreshing and exhilarating.

The old principal, who was hunched over writing documents, suddenly looked up at the music coming from the building, smiling as he took off his reading glasses and walked to the window. With such nice weather and such lovely music, it would be a shame to waste it all on work.

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A reward plus an extra update is delivered.

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