Because of her stunning performance in music class, Xia Yi gained the favor of her music teacher. The teacher specially coordinated time with the art students to grant Xia Yi access to one of Changchuan No. 1 High School's three pianos. After afternoon classes, she no longer needed to go to the hospital to practice; she could now use the piano in the school's music room.
Although the school's piano wasn't as good as the one at the hospital, it was much more convenient.
So, after dinner, the 'dinner squad' gathered in the music room. Xia Yi played the piano, while the others chatted, did their homework, and occasionally requested songs for Xia Yi to sing. Sometimes, strangers, drawn by her reputation, would peek through the windows to listen to her play and sing.