She sat alone in the taxi, calling every music store she could find.
Only one shop in the West Mountain District had a cello, but unfortunately they didn't rent instruments to the public.
And that cello had already been reserved by a customer, so there was no way to sell it again; if she wanted to buy one, she'd have to wait more than twenty days for an import from overseas.
Her last sliver of hope was instantly shattered.
Gritting her teeth, An Li said to the driver in front, "Sorry, sir, I'm not going to Xishan Piano Shop anymore, I want to go to 49 Yulin Road."
49 Yulin Road was her home address.
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An Li went home without giving advance notice.
At this hour, Grandpa An and Grandma An were on the sofa in the living room watching TV.
An Yeqiu was taking an afternoon nap in her own room.
Because time was so tight, An Li couldn't spare time to explain things to her grandparents; she just greeted them and then hurried upstairs, her footsteps thudding.
