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Chapter 599: Can You Understand the Piano?

Chapter 599: Chapter 599: Can You Understand the Piano?

The Michelin restaurant is a rather upscale venue, and naturally, eating is not the only option available. Music concerts, art exhibitions, and similar activities are often held here, accessible only to those of certain status; ordinary people simply cannot enter.

Upon hearing that Fan Mingzhe actually had the connections to allow them to attend a piano concert, both Mr. and Mrs. Xiao’s eyes lit up. Although they considered themselves of some status, they still did not qualify to attend the restaurant’s concert. If they could go this time, they would have something to brag about afterwards, which would surely incite the envy of many colleagues.

"Hahaha, since Mingzhe has invited us, how could we possibly refuse? Go, of course we’ll go," Mr. Xiao laughed heartily.

Xiao Yufei said, "Dad, Mom, you should accompany Brother Fan. I don’t understand the piano at all and wouldn’t feel comfortable there."

Fan Mingzhe was immediately anxious upon hearing this; he had invited Mr. and Mrs. Xiao to the piano performance precisely for Xiao Yufei!

If Xiao Yufei didn’t go, then what would be the point of listening to the piano concert?

Therefore, Fan Mingzhe laughed and said, "Miss Xiao, don’t worry. This so-called piano may seem very high-end, but in reality, it’s not much different from the usual pop songs. It’s just a bit more pleasing to the ear, and there’s no harm in appreciating it."

Xiao Yufei still shook her head.

Mrs. Xiao scolded, "Yu Fei, how can you be so thoughtless? Mingzhe has kindly invited you to a piano performance, and you are rejecting him. Have I ever taught you to treat friends this way?"

Seeing that Mrs. Xiao was truly angry, Xiao Yufei pouted reluctantly and said, "Alright then."

Perhaps thinking of something, Xiao Yufei said, "I also want to bring Xiao Zheng along."

Both Mr. and Mrs. Xiao’s faces darkened upon hearing this. Why bring along such a dampener? Their hearts harbored great aversion toward Xiao Zheng, and upon hearing Xiao Yufei’s words, they both cast a displeased look at Xiao Zheng.

Normally, after sensing Mr. and Mrs. Xiao’s unwelcoming glares, Xiao Zheng would have volunteered to decline the invitation, after which Mr. and Mrs. Xiao would have pretended to object before agreeing.

However, Xiao Zheng seemed completely oblivious to this unspoken cue, showing no reaction to Mr. and Mrs. Xiao’s glares, which only served to further deflate and irritate them, deepening their resentment toward him.

At this moment, Fan Mingzhe was also unwilling to have Xiao Zheng simply walk away. He was planning to use the upcoming piano performance as an opportunity to toy with Xiao Zheng, and so he laughed and said, "Haha, if Brother Xiao could come along, that would be splendid, indeed."

Mrs. Xiao, hearing this, smiled and said, "Mingzhe is indeed generous. But I know these piano concert seats are hard to come by. Adding an extra person out of the blue is quite troublesome."

Her words were loaded with implication, suggesting Xiao Zheng was that unanticipated extra person. If he were sensible, he would take his leave promptly, which was tantamount to being shown the door.

Xiao Zheng clearly understood the subtext but needed to maintain his professional demeanor. This was not the time to back down, and so he feigned ignorance and chuckled, focusing on devouring the food in front of him.

Mrs. Xiao was left feeling stifled.

Seeing her own mother flustered, Xiao Yufei secretly chuckled, thinking serve you right for arranging such a blind date haphazardly, hmph!

After surviving this seemingly calm but actually turbulent verbal skirmish, the five individuals left their seats and, following Fan Mingzhe’s lead, arrived at a moderately sized hall.

Looking around, the hall was already filled with many individuals, influential figures from various sectors of society holding exceedingly high status. It was rare to see even one of them on a normal day, yet now they were all gathered here in droves.

Upon the stage stood a black grand piano, which, under the soft lighting, emitted a gentle, understated, yet luxurious glow, clearly that of a top-tier piano.

The entire hall was quiet, with no one speaking out of turn.

At this moment, the pianist had not yet taken the stage, and everyone was waiting in silence.

Fan Mingzhe smiled at Mr. Xiao and the others, then led them to an empty row of seats, which were impressively close to the front, a very rare opportunity!

Seeing this, Mr. and Mrs. Xiao both nodded slightly, realizing that the person they favored indeed had significant influence to secure such seats.

However, Xiao Yufei seemed indifferent, while Xiao Zheng completely disinterested, took his place and sat down right away.

Speaking of which, he also knew a bit about playing the piano.

The piano is a very complex instrument, only by freely controlling one’s fingers and elevating the speed of the fingers to a unimaginable realm, can one play the piano well.

Throughout history, some piano masters, when playing, could move their fingers so fast that they produced four separate afterimages, heating the strings behind the piano enough to light a cigarette!

While honing his martial arts, Xiao Zheng also took some time to learn the piano to enhance his control over his fingers. Being an extraordinary expert with control over his body that could be described as reaching the pinnacle of perfection, he managed to achieve a high level of piano playing in a very short time!

Even some average masters couldn’t compare with him.

At this time, the lights in the hall slowly dimmed, and everyone’s expression grew solemn, knowing the performance was about to begin.

Bang.

A soft sound was heard as a huge spotlight fell upon the grand piano, looking from afar like the radiance of Heaven shining out from Hell, incredibly dazzling.

Then a figure emerged from behind the stage. It was a woman with average looks, yet she possessed an elegant and noble air.

She sat down on the stool, placed her slender and powerful fingers on the piano keys, black and white, and gently ran them across.

Instantly, a beautiful melody wafted out from the keys.

And this was merely the prelude!

The female pianist soon began her formal performance, the exquisite notes seeming to leap and cheer into the ears of the audience.

The faces of the audience in the hall, almost without exception, showed an absorbed expression, each lost in the wonderful music.

Even Xiao Yufei, who knew nothing about music, sat up straight at this point, listening intently to the pianist’s play.

There was no denying it—the sound was too beautiful!