Chapter 346: 346 can’t be this strong, right?
Finally, these two little rascals leaned towards her.
Shi Lan smiled and continued walking with them. At this mont, in front of a building, an elderly man was playing the violin.
Shi Lan walked over and then exchanged a few words with him in Russian. Afterward, the elderly man handed his violin to Shi Lan, who then bowed to him in thanks.
“Sister An Lan can play the violin?” Xu Yang exclaid in surprise.
“How would I know? Her resu didn’t ntion she could speak ten foreign languages either!”
“Could she really be that talented?”
Xu Yang and his brother discussed it briefly when suddenly, they saw Shi Lan put the violin on her shoulder to tune it, then she began playing intently.
Xu Yang and his brother’s eyes widened, overwheld with shock.
“She really can play! She actually can play! What a treasure of a sister!”
“Sister An Lan is really so talented!”
“Sister An Lan is aweso!”
At this mont, Jin Qiu’s gaze towards Shi Lan was also filled with full surprise.
It was unexpected that such an obscure artist possessed such a skilled talent; no wonder she never feared others looking down on her, for she had the ability to back up her attitude.
Shi Lan chose not to play a world-famous piece on the streets of Moscow but instead played a piece of classical music from the East.
An unknown Eastern tune that sounded sorrowful, lancholic, yet unmistakably beautiful quickly attracted bystanders to gather around.
More and more people gathered, and even nearby street artists were drawn over, unable to resist joining the crowd.
When Shi Lan’s lodious and resonant violin sound fell to its last note, the surrounding area erupted into enthusiastic applause from the onlookers.
Everyone began pulling out Lu Coins from their wallets and appreciatively placing them into the old man’s hat, seemingly eager to pay for such a romantically beautiful Eastern lody.
At this ti, Shi Lan returned the violin to the old man and discussed splitting the Lu Coins they had collected; they would each take half.
The old man imdiately refused, saying, “That portion is your due, and your violin skills are excellent.”
Shi Lan took the larger portion, leaving so for the old man as paynt for borrowing his violin.
At this ti, Xu Yang and the others noticed that this twenty-two-year-old girl, who appeared very proud and cold from the outside, in fact, was quite the opposite upon getting to know her better. She was cold on the outside but warm on the inside. She never abandoned a grudge or forgot a favor. Her words might not be pleasant, but she was never insincere. She might not be good at taking care of others, but she understood what people truly needed in their hearts.
This sister was indeed both cool and impressive!
“Today we’ve made enough for a hearty al.” Shi Lan organized the Lu Coins and added the money they had earned earlier; it was enough for a al at a nearby mid-range restaurant.
Although the morning had been ruined by Binbin and Perry, overall, their morning had been very aningful.
Shi Lan confidently led the group to a very authentic Russian-style Western restaurant nearby, then passed the nu to the brothers across the table, “Order.”
The brothers looked at each other and asked, “Is this a trick? Why do I feel like the crew wouldn’t be this kind?”
“No trick, after eating, we’re going to a shooting range. How can you co to Moscow and not see their weapons? Let’s get it straight, there is a competition at the shooting range, and the points from this morning’s quiz can be exchanged for corresponding bullets, which are your extra rewards. The person who cos last in shooting will have to wear won’s clothes and do a runway walk at Red Square after we finish.”
“That harsh?” Xu Yang couldn’t imagine himself in won’s attire.
“Then won’t you be at a disadvantage, Sister An Lan? You don’t have any extra bullets,” Xu Sen remarked.
“Just the two of you? I can beat you easily,” Shi Lan said coolly.
“What if you and Sister Xiaojin lose?”
“Then we’ll dress up as n, successfully hit on Russian girls, and it won’t be over until we get their phone numbers, deal?”
Upon hearing this, the two boys imdiately slapped the table and said, “Deal!”
Because in their eyes, shooting was sothing that should belong to males, no matter what weapon, it was ant for n. n’s natural sixth sense to targets was akin to won’s to romantic rivals. If they were to lose to Shi Lan in a shooting ga, Xu Yang and his friend might really start questioning their gender.
…
anwhile, Binbin and Perry headed to the most beautiful and romantic spots in Moscow for their mission.
The production team gave them all the funds originally allocated for six people—how to make it sweet, how to film it romantically, how to play up the couple vibes, since An Lan’s team would earn their own money.
Without Shi Lan’s targeting, the two actually had a lot of fun in Moscow despite their not-so-fluent English.
Though they occasionally thought of Xu Yang and his group, they wondered, what new tricks could a culturally inept An Lan possibly play?
In just one morning, the two spent it like a honeymoon paid by public funds, leaving their presence in various scenic spots.
“Actually, this is quite nice, just the two of us, we don’t have to cater to others’ moods or face targeted harassnt. The production team is treating us so well,” Binbin said.
They could hail a cab whenever they wanted, spend money as they wished, without any restrictions. It was simply the best trip.
Thinking of An Lan’s team, struggling without even cab fare—only a fool would follow An Lan and ride the subway.
“I wonder how Xu Yang and the others feel, seeing us enter such nice restaurants and eat such good steaks,” Binbin said sowhat proudly.
At first, Perry found everything fresh since it was all new to him, but when the staff reminded him and Binbin to intentionally create a sweet atmosphere, he could clearly sense Binbin’s reluctance.
At this, the staff following them couldn’t help but roll their eyes.
Really, how could he politely and gracefully remind them that An Lan’s group was simply having too much fun?
During the whole lunch, Binbin kept feeling sorry that Xu Yang and his group weren’t enjoying such delicacies.
During a break, a staff mber said, “They’ll be heading to a shooting range this afternoon.”
Upon hearing they were going to a shooting range, Perry showed a bit of anticipation. As a man, he naturally preferred such thrilling places.
But Binbin disagreed, “Why co to Moscow to shoot? Isn’t that available in our country? Is this all An Lan’s planning?”
The staff mber responded, “The weapons are different; the common ones at ho, rare here in Moscow.”
Hearing this, Perry beca even more intrigued.
“An Lan really knows how to arrange it. I heard that those who lose at shooting must cross-dress and do a runway walk at Red Square, and, they’re also supposed to visit a bar that overlooks all of Moscow tonight, I’m so envious.”
“Aren’t they out of funds?” Binbin asked, puzzled.
“They are, but they earned it busking on Artist Street. An Lan’s violin skills really captivate the foreigners,” the staff explained.
Hearing this, Perry was also filled with envy.
However, at this point, Binbin wasn’t focused on how much fun they were having but was surprised to hear that An Lan could play the violin.
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