New Me

“ Is she dumb? She can’t even play the triangle right “

“ It was nice knowing her “

Sun Rei takes a deep breath and gets in her position, she then lightly lays her hands on the white keys. “ Just believe in yourself, you are good enough “ she whispers. The tip of her fingers begin to move, hitting the notes to the song. You can hear that the notes are smooth and connected. Sun Rei felt the music rushing through her veins. She swift her body side to side, she was dancing with the medleys. Mr. Zeng was surprised, none of his students couldn’t top this song. He was amazed that Sun Rei’s soul was pouring out into the piano, it’s like they were communicating.

Yu Lumi didn’t seem like Yu Lumi, it was like she was a totally different person. Thought Mr. Zeng

Even the students couldn’t believe this was Yu Lumi, it’s like she has changed overnight.

Sun Rei closes her eyes and starts remembering her training, the lessons that her favorite music teacher taught her paid off well, of course she used to teach Sun Chi, both girls were her top students. Her music teacher was a foreigner who came from England, she was also Sun Rei and Sun Chi’s etiquette teacher. Her name was Mrs. Jane. Mrs. Jane was amazing to the Sun family, thanks to her hard work, Sun Rei and Sun Chi became really talented in music. Mrs. Jane used to be a famous pianist and violinist back in her own hometown. Now she travels around the world through orphanages, hospitals and even schools to teach more students, she wanted to help people find their music. What she means by that, find your own place of feeling.

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“ What makes you happy? Do you want to reach that feeling? Are you able to take it? How far are you willing to go? Would you give up? Are you really determined? ``*

These were the questions that Mrs. Jane got Sun Rei thinking.

I do want to be happy, I want live without worries, I want be good enough to please everyone, I want to be loved, I want laugh with friends and family, I want sing to the people, I want to show them I am not weak, I’ll keep dancing until they look my way, I’ll keep playing until they hear me. I just want everyone to be pleased with me. I want to be supported. Just tell me I did good, tell me I did well, tell me you're proud. I wanna hear those words.

Sun Rei finally finished the song and rested her hands on the keys, she really felt emotional and she was hoping that the whole class would appreciate her performance. When she got up and turned around, everyone was staring at her with their jaws dropped. They couldn’t find any words to say something. Until one student who with gray curly hair got up from his chair, he began clapping his hand first, this caused more people to stand up and clap and soon the whole class was cheering.

Sun Rei was on the verge to cry, she never performed in front of people except family members, her family wouldn’t allow her to participate in competitions, only Sun Chi was allowed because she was the star, winning all those awards which took up almost the whole house. The only award Sun Rei got was a blue ribbon from Mrs. Jane.

Mr. Zeng did hand gestures to calm the class, soon the students obeyed and were seated down.

He then looks at Sun Rei with an odd look. This made Sun Rei very nervous, she was hoping she impressed him.

“ I was surprised and impressed...however the you made the song very sad “

“ I did?...”

“ when playing piano, you are communicating with your emotions, the way you played is the way you feel “

Sun Rei lowers her head trying to give much thought.

But did I play it well though? Does it matter if I pay for it sad?

“ You played well, definitely got the wrong keys...I mean you substituted the keys, I don’t know if you noticed but you changed some notes, you played the major seven, which is the saddest chord ever. “ said Mr. Zeng

The classroom starts to whisper to each other, they too didn’t notice she was playing the song in a different way.

“ Wow...I do have a lot in mind..I didn’t even know I was playing the song that sad “ she awkwardly laughs.

“ Since I won the bet, you cannot…”

“ I know I have to continue playing the triangle, I can’t play other instruments “ Sun Rei sighs

“ I was going to say you can not play the triangle anymore, feel free to choose any instrument to work with that matches your talent “ he smiles at Sun Rei.

“ Wait...really? “ Sun Rei was very excited to hear those words coming out of his mouth.

“ Yes, and since you impressed me I want to make an offer, see me after school Lumi. “ Mr. Zeng heads over to his desk to take out music sheets to start his class. Sun Rei quickly heads to the music storage to pick out an instrument.

“ Ah! This is the one I want “

Glaze Star Entertainment

Knock knock\~

“ Come in, “ said the man leaning against his chair as he smoked his cigar.

The door swings open and in comes a man dressed in all black suit, he had dark green hair, small glasses that seemed to be coming off his nose, his eyes were closed, his eye color was mysterious. His left arm was behind his back and his right arm was below his waist, he also wore white gloves on his hands. This man was quite a gentleman.

“ Good morning Sir, just to remind you that your family has plans to visit the Yu family tonight “

“ Must be to discuss my engagement with Yu Lumi “

“ Your mother and her mother were very close, Mrs. Xu did plan to have you two together someday “

“ Yuchen as my personal secretary, please don’t remind me of that, I’m really not interested in little girls“ the man said with an annoyed expression, he rubs both of his temples, trying to forget his engagement to Yu Lumi.

“ But Mr. Xu, no...as a friend Kai, don’t you have eyes for lady Yu Mi? She’s two years older than her sister “

“ Correction on your part, Yu Mi is an adult, who happens not act like spoiled brat, but a matured woman, “ Kai argues.

“ Very well Sir, then I’ll take my leave “ Yuchen gently nods his head and makes his way out of the office.

Xu Kai puts out his cigar and tosses it aside, from his breath he makes a heavy sigh. The man did not like the way his life was turning out to be.

“ I’m rich, I’m engaged, I’m even the CEO of my family’s company….I was meant to be born like this...without a choice...just following commands, how my story is already written without me having any say….this wasn’t my dream…”

Xu Kai gets up from out of his chair and heads towards a huge window that take almost the entire walls of his office, he starts observing what was happening outside of his company, there he saw a family walking into a restaurant, a worker lifting boxes into a truck, people taking their dogs out to walk, a couple taking selfies as they eat ice cream, performers keeping the people entertain in the streets. Everyone seems happy with the way their lives are going. Xu Kai secretly smiles, he dreams of a day where he can have a normal life, without anybody spreading a path for him. Since he was the eldest son of the Xu family, He grew up differently from his siblings. He had to be the most responsible one, he had to be smart, he had to be strong, he had to be perfect in order to run the family business. It was a pity how he never lived a good childhood like everyone else. He missed out on a lot, everyday he regrets being the eldest.

The only one who understands me is Yu Mi, she’s the one I want, the one I need right now. I can’t wait to see her tonight.

After School

In the music room

“ Huh? You want me to join the school’s talent show? “ Sun Rei was surprised but was very excited at the same time.

“ I did Indeed say that, weren’t you paying attention? “ Mr. Zeng chuckles at Sun Rei’s shock expression.

“ But are you sure? The school’s talent show? I’m allowed to participate? “

“ Yes, all students are allowed to have this chance, If you don’t want to I can always ask someone els-“

“ Noo wait, I’ll do it “ she cuts him off

Sun Rei cups her own cheeks and starts to swift her body side to side. She was very happy that she could participate in the talent show and release her strengths to many people.

“ This is my first time performing for so many people, I dreamed of this one day. “

Mr. Zeng stared at Sun Rei, he wonders if Mr. Yu was treating his own daughter right. He had never seen this side of Lumi before. He noticed something was going on when he heard her play a sad tune. At this point he is worried about her.

“ You did know that me and your mother were rivals right? “

Sun Rei snaps out of her zone and looks at her teacher with a wired expression.

“ I didn’t know that...wait...you knew my mother? “

Sun Rei doesn’t know much about her new life, she is trying her best to act out as Yu Lumi.

“ Um...you already knew that me and your mom are friends…. “ Mr. Zeng gave her an odd look.

“ Ohh, yea my bad, brain fart...of course I knew that... I-I just forgot...that’s all “

“ Anyway...how is your mother? Did you stop by to see her at the hospital lately? Has she woken up? “

“ She’s still alive? “

“ ……..”

“ I mean she’s still alive and well…I need to visit her as soon as I can when I leave this room...haha “ she scratches the back of her neck awkwardly.

So I think I am still at the beginning of the story. Yu Lumi’s ex boyfriend already cheated on her, that happened...When was the event that her mother died? Was it before the 20th Anniversary of the Shrek company? Or After? Wait...Yu Lumi’s mother died when Mr.Yu took everyone on vacation...was it summer vacation?

“ Lu Yumi have you been feeling alright? I notice you are different person now “

Although Sun Rei doesn’t know that much about Yu Lumi, she was trying her best to use the knowledge of this story she read. Since she got reincarnated, she wanted to change the story’s destiny in order to become happy. This was her second chance in life so she was not going to waste it or let anybody ruin it...or she was just reincarnated to be tested on, was this a lesson that God planned for her?

“ That’s right, I am, and I don’t want to be weak anymore...I want to finally stand up off my ground and show everyone what I can do “ Sun Rei’s voice was very serious. This made Mr. Zeng to be interested in her future plans.

“ I believe you will bring more food to the table “ Mr. Zeng pats Sun Rei’s right shoulder, he starts walking towards the door to leave but stops midway.

“ If you win the talent show, you’ll get a special scholarship to a special school. See ya tomorrow. “ He fully exits out of the classroom.

She’s just like her mother, always coming out of nowhere with these surprises. I like to see what else you can do, Yu Lumi.

Sun Rei was standing in the music room alone, she was in deep thoughts, trying to figure out future plans for her second life.

“ I think time for me to change for the better and for the good. Today I am Yu Lumi...no more Sun Rei “

City Mall

Sun Rei was standing in front of the hair salon, staring at the logo. Her plan was to get a new hairstyle since her blonde was not her style, she wants to recreate a new Lumi look.

“ It’s time for me to get a makeover, Yu Lumi...watch me make your life better, let me help you get your happy ending...our happy ending “

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