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Chapter 601: The Sound of the Guqin is Beautiful, Yet Flawed [Six Updates]

Chapter 601: Chapter 601: The Sound of the Guqin is Beautiful, Yet Flawed [Six Updates]

Seeing the expressions of the crowd, Xiao Zheng couldn’t help but feel helpless. In this era, even speaking the truth could earn you disdain.

He spread his hands innocently and said, "This young lady does have some issues with her piano playing. I’m merely stating the facts."

Around him, people began to sneer.

Just stating the facts, my foot, Xiao Zheng is just being stubborn and refusing to admit defeat right now.

The crowd shook their heads in amusement, feeling that quarreling with such a person was a loss of face. However, since Xiao Zheng had insulted their idol, they were all very unsatisfied. Soon someone scoffed and said:

"What an arrogant claim. You have the nerve to talk big here, but do you dare to go up and play a piece yourself?"

Fan Mingzhe knew it was his time to shine and chuckled before saying, "Let’s just forget it. My friend here is just a bit too straightforward. Out of respect for me, please don’t make it hard for him."

He said this outwardly, but inside, Fan Mingzhe was secretly pleased, knowing that the more magnanimous he appeared now, the more likely he would gain the favor of the beauty.

Fan Mingzhe understood one principle, that no matter what, you must not relentlessly pursue your opponent, but show your "merciful" side.

Otherwise, people would think he was a man of narrow mind, and such a man is doomed not to be appreciated by anyone.

Fan Mingzhe was not some brainless rich second generation but a true elite who had fought his way through the entertainment industry, especially skilled in the art of scheming.

Fan Mingzhe had a bit of fame here, and many people knew him. Sure enough, once he had spoken his piece, those who had been glaring at Xiao Zheng with anger sighed in resignation and said, "Since Mr. Fan has spoken, as long as this kid apologizes to Miss Tang Siqin, we won’t pursue the matter any further."

The woman playing the piano on stage was named Tang Siqin.

"Hmph, who do you think you are? Xiao Zheng hasn’t done anything wrong in the first place; what right do you have to pursue this? Want to start trouble with him? Fine, come at me!"

Miss Xiao Yufei, hearing what that person said, couldn’t bear it any longer. Her beautiful large eyes flared as she shouted out.

Xiao Yufei’s fiery temper was not something to be taken lightly, and she was particularly defensive of her own. Even though she was dissatisfied with Xiao Zheng’s performance tonight, he was still someone she brought, so if there was bullying to be done, it should be her doing it. When was it ever someone else’s turn to interfere?

"You..."

That person was immediately choked up, unable to say anything.

He had never encountered such a fierce beauty.

Mr. Xiao and Mrs. Xiao both covered their faces with their hands, lamenting that their daughter never gave them peace of mind.

"What ’you?’ Hmph, so you think you’re right now? I think that Tang Siqin or whatever, she just doesn’t play well. Otherwise, Xiao Zheng wouldn’t have said that." Police Beauty Xiao didn’t understand the concept of restraint. At this moment, feeling indignant, she didn’t give any face and continued to confront the person.

That person instantly beat a hasty retreat, saying, "Humph, I won’t stoop to arguing with a woman." With that, he turned his gaze to Xiao Zheng, mocking him, "If you’re brave enough, keep hiding behind a woman. If you’re a man, stand up for yourself!"

Xiao Zheng’s eyes narrowed slightly, a dangerous glint flickering through them. He was getting angry!

"Fine, since you all want me to play so badly, then I’ll play for you and let you see what real piano skills are."

Xiao Zheng sneered coldly.

It wasn’t for his own sake.

In Xiao Zheng’s eyes, these people were nothing but ants, and who would care about the words of ants? That’s why, despite the many who had doubted and questioned him, Xiao Zheng maintained an indifferent attitude.

But the trouble arose when Police Beauty Xiao stood up, especially since she had been so hot-tempered with her remarks. If Xiao Zheng didn’t take any action, Xiao Yufei would definitely face a lot of criticism after this piano recital.

Xiao Zheng prided himself on being a professional, and since he had assumed the role of Xiao Yufei’s fake boyfriend for the evening, he was determined to play his part well and not let Xiao Yufei lose face.

"Heh."

The crowd let out mocking, scornful laughter. This young man was really obstinate, holding onto his false bravado even at a time like this. They wondered how he would save face when his bluff was called!

Xiao Yufei looked at Xiao Zheng with concern.

Meanwhile, Fan Mingzhe was almost dying of laughter. Xiao Zheng was truly nothing but a straw bag, a simple humiliation, and he couldn’t endure without bragging and boasting. Didn’t he realize that in the end, he would be the one at a loss?

"Hahaha, I feel like I made a mistake. I shouldn’t compete with this kid over jealousy. How could someone like him ever surpass me? Even if I do nothing, he will still be dumped by Xiao Yufei," Fan Mingzhe thought to himself.

He couldn’t help shaking his head.

He had overestimated this person.

"It seems you all don’t believe me, that you think I’m just bragging."

Facing the crowd’s mocking smiles, Xiao Zheng didn’t seem bothered at all and laughingly said, "Well, if that’s the case, why not give me a chance? Let me perform on stage, and then the outcome will speak for itself, won’t it?"

The crowd was taken aback.

Then they looked at Xiao Zheng with strange expressions on their faces.

This young man, with such a calm demeanor, could he possibly be some kind of piano prodigy?

But the crowd immediately shook their heads. The likelihood was too small. Piano prodigies weren’t leaves on the streets that you could just find anywhere. How could they possibly have stumbled upon one so easily? If that were the case, they might as well go buy lottery tickets.

"Hmph, fine, after Miss Tang Siqin’s performance, you can go up there and give it a try!" sneered a middle-aged man.

He had a high status in this venue and arranging for Xiao Zheng to perform was no issue.

Soon, Tang Siqin finished her piano piece and walked off the stage. When she heard from her assistant backstage that someone had dismissed her piano skills as total rubbish and devoid of charm, she just smiled faintly and said, "If what he says is true, then it’s a good thing because it allows me to see where I can improve."

"If what he says is false, then there’s even less reason to care. Why should we get worked up over the lies of a braggart?"

The assistant had been filled with righteous indignation, but after hearing her words, gave Tang Siqin a thumbs up and said, "Boss, your enlightenment is truly high."

Tang Siqin smiled and said, "All right, let’s not leave just yet. Let’s stay backstage and listen to how that person you mentioned plays."

...

At this moment, after Tang Siqin had stepped down, Xiao Zheng ascended to the stage amid the mocking gazes of the crowd.

It’s the sixth update, everyone should be satisfied huh, I’m preparing for a major burst at the end of the month!