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Love Began with the First Meeting novel Chapter 176

This concert was different from vocal concert. This was more an elegant performance when compared to the contemporaries in the field of music, so it had higher requirements for the audience. Wing had quite different fans all over the world. They were crazy about her and treated her like a superstar, more than an artist. Maybe it was because of her appearance or even the mysterious family background. In their eyes, Wing was an angel who could save them from the impending doom of darkness... And what's more, Spark, who was called the Violin Prince, would perform at the event tonight!

Brian got all ready in a three-piece black suit with a white shirt inside. He looked perfect in this normal yet classy statement black suit.

Molly wore the dress which Shirley bought for her at the Falloon Mall the other day. When she arrived at the concert, she noticed that Shirley was wearing the same attire. And Richie too, just like Brian, was wearing a black suit. They looked funnily coordinated.

Shirley revealed a bright and eye-catching smile when she saw Molly in the same dress. With the same outfit, they looked almost like mother and daughter.

Brian drew a poker face as he saw Shirley smiling about their similar dresses. But after greeting Richie, he gestured at Molly to go with them. He then guided himself to the backstage.

Shirley then took Molly straight to the VIP seats. She was going to fly to South Africa with Richie tomorrow morning. She looked happy, but deep inside, she was unwilling to stay away from Molly.

The screen in the concert hall was replaying recordings from previous charity concerts organised by Wing. Molly was a little upset and unhappy when Brian went to backstage without her. But she didn't think much about that.

Shirley cast a glance at the screen and complained, ''Brian is always close to his sister, and I am so jealous of their relationship!"

"His sister?" wondered Molly as she heard her being mentioned for the first time. She looked at Shirley.

"Yes, his sister, Wing!" replied Shirley trying to stir up trouble. Molly looked puzzled. Shirley asked," Little Molly, didn't you know about that?"

"I actually... didn't know about this at all," Molly replied honestly.

Shirley smiled suddenly and explained," Well, she is Wing. Her name at birth was..."

Shirley paused deliberately trying to build up the suspense and slowly said as she noticed that Molly was growing nervous," ... Long XingLing!"

"Long XingLing?" asked Molly curiously trying to rest her beating heart. *

Shirley nodded and replied," Yes, you heard it right, Long XingLing! Well she is my daughter and Brian's older sister."

Molly was stunned. It never occurred to her that Wing was Brian's sister. It all seemed so unreal.

How is this even possible?

She was like an angel bright as the morning rays itself, and he is like a devil incarnate of the night.

"They don't look like siblings, am I right?" asked Shirley as she stirred up trouble. "Well, I feel the same way. After all, Wing is also more considerate and better natured than Brian..." complained Shirley.

Molly was still thinking about their relationship. Just at that moment, Eric had arrived. He was wearing a silver suit today, which made him look handsome and yet mischievous. He sat next to Molly and said hello to Shirley and Richie.

Molly looked at him and asked, ''Are you sure this is where you want to sit?"

"I don't know. I am so confused myself. So why don't you tell me!" replied Eric confidently. He shrugged his shoulders in response.

Molly was rendered speechless. She wondered what Brian would do when he found his seat taken...

However, Brian actually did not do anything, let alone react when he saw that. He looked at Shirley for a moment. And, reluctant as she was, Shirley gave her seat to Brian immediately.

The audience gradually settled down in their respective places. Before 8 pm, the Golden Auditorium was already full and brimming with life. Edgar and Jenifer also came to attend the concert. The first row was reserved for the Long family, some internationally renowned musicians and esteemed guests including Edgar and Jenifer.

Molly had never been to a concert before and so she grew excited. Before coming, she had already asked Brian about the do's and don'ts at the event to avoid any untoward incident. Glancing around the hall, she found that most of the seats were occupied by well-dressed audience.

Right at 8 pm by the dot, the concert began. The curtain was raised and a soft white light was projected onto the stage center and there stood Wing elegantly. With long silky hair, she was was dressed in a red dress. And right in front of her was a white piano... At this time, she gently pressed a key on the piano. And then a soft tune was heard echoing across the stadium.

Almost all the present knew something or the other about music. The look of ecstasy and happiness on their faces indicated how powerful and gripping Wing's music was.

Richie and Shirley were grateful and proud of her achievement. They were not sure how long Wing would live. But, just as Weston said, nothing else matters... As long as she is happy when she is alive.

Throughout the concert, Wing played either solo or with her band. The audience totally immersed themselves in the feast for the ears. Until the last song, people suddenly realized that there was another pending performance of Spark.

On the stage, a light followed Wing across the well-decorated stage. Molly too grew curious about Spark. She had seen too many reports on Spark, the Violin prince. At this moment, the hall silenced down and the stage calmed. Molly felt nervous too now...

Suddenly, there came a stronger flood light, which was projected on a man. He was standing tall and confident on the stage, holding a violin between his shoulder and chin, and a bow in his right hand. But as one looked carefully he looked arrogant and unruly.

Molly looked at the Spark on the stage. Her eyes widened suddenly and exclaimed in a low voice, ''Oh my gosh, it's him!"

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