My beautiful CEO wife
Chapter 604: Freedom of Marriage

Chapter 604: Chapter 604: Freedom of Marriage

So, about the origins of this piano masterpiece, Xiao Zheng naturally couldn’t reveal the truth. With a slight smile, he said, "It’s actually quite simple. When I was a kid living in the village, there was an old man who played the erhu beautifully,

and part of the erhu melody went like this. After I remembered it, I suddenly realized that it could also be played on the piano, and that was that."

Hearing this, everyone rolled their eyes. That was... too easy. Just by listening to a quirky old man play the erhu, one could learn such a world-famous piece.

However, Tang Siqin nodded,

saying, "After this piece was created, it spread widely. Although it was later destroyed by the Western music world, it could still be preserved in some places."

The audience below nodded their heads, feeling that Tang Siqin’s explanation was somewhat reasonable. Xiao Zheng also smiled; this way, he was spared from having to explain too much.

Afterwards, Tang Siqin looked at Xiao Zheng with a coy expression and said, "Mr. Xiao, I have a somewhat presumptuous request..."

"You want the score for this piece, don’t you?" Xiao Zheng interrupted Tang Siqin, smiling as he spoke.

"Yes... indeed, that’s it." Tang Siqin looked at Xiao Zheng in surprise, then continued, "This piece can be considered a classic among classics. Our music world in Hua Country has been suppressed by the West for many years. Having such a masterpiece would certainly elevate our status. But this piano piece belongs to Mr. Xiao, and it would be really..."

At this point, Tang Siqin lowered her head, clearly embarrassed.

Xiao Zheng laughed heartily and said, "This piece does not belong to me; it belongs to our entire Hua Country. I haven’t found the opportunity to spread it before, but today is a great opportunity. Give me your contact information, and once I have written down the score, I’ll send it to you. However, you must promise me that once you have the score, you will use your own powers to spread it widely and increase its influence. You absolutely must not keep it for yourself!"

Hearing that Xiao Zheng was willing to share the score, Tang Siqin was overjoyed and nodded earnestly, "Mr. Xiao, rest assured. I will definitely use all my efforts to spread this piano piece!"

"That’s good."

Xiao Zheng nodded.

The audience below watched and exclaimed in admiration. This event today would surely be recorded as a remarkable story in the annals of music history.

They, perhaps, could also be considered witnesses to history.

The only ones who were not happy at the scene were probably Mr. and Mrs. Xiao and Fan Mingzhe.

They had all been thoroughly embarrassed by Xiao Zheng.

And thus, the performance came to an end. Guided by the organizers, the audience gradually left the venue. Xiao Zheng got Tang Siqin’s contact information and then returned to Xiao Yufei’s side.

"I didn’t expect you to have such high skill, and you didn’t even tell me about it! Hmph, I was so worried about you back then."

As soon as she approached, Xiao Yufei ran to Xiao Zheng and excitedly hugged him, while simultaneously letting out some complaints.

Xiao Zheng smiled helplessly and said, "I did tell you, but you didn’t believe me."

"Humph, it’s all your fault anyway."

After all, women are the same; they’re unreasonable creatures.

"Alright, alright, it’s all my fault." With that, Xiao Zheng could only surrender.

"Ahem."

Just then, a cough sounded. The two turned around and saw Mr. Xiao. Xiao Yufei gave a yelp as she realized that she had been too engrossed with Xiao Zheng, completely ignoring the presence of Mr. and Mrs. Xiao and Fan Mingzhe.

However, at this point, Mr. and Mrs. Xiao couldn’t really say anything. Before, they could criticize Xiao Zheng for being good-for-nothing and unsuitable as a boyfriend, but now they couldn’t any longer, as Xiao Zheng had already displayed his astonishing talent. Playing the piano to such a degree without a doubt qualified him as a master!

However, due to their initial poor impression of Xiao Zheng, they still couldn’t change their stance and continued to look at him unfavorably.

In their hearts, they were even more inclined toward Fan Mingzhe. They thought that Xiao Zheng, while talented, was only that; he was otherwise much inferior to Fan Mingzhe.

Just look at the dinner earlier; as the boyfriend of their daughter, he hardly said a few words and kept his head down eating the whole time.

Such behavior was simply impolite.

Of course, as they had such thoughts, they had completely forgotten how cold they had been to Xiao Zheng before, and if anyone was impolite, they were even more so.

Fan Mingzhe quietly observed from the side and, seeing the attitude of Mr. and Mrs. Xiao, his lips curved into a slight smile.

"It seems I haven’t lost yet, heh, if I can win her parents’ favor, should I worry about not catching up to her?" Fan Mingzhe thought to himself.

In Hua Country, parents have a huge influence on their children. Despite the talk of marriage freedom, in reality, many marriages are orchestrated by parents, leaving the children with little resistance.

Seeing everyone leaving one after another, Xiao Zheng thought he should, after all, perform his duty as Xiao Yufei’s "boyfriend," and this was the time to shine.

So, he smiled gently and said to Mr. and Mrs. Xiao, "Now that the concert has ended, why don’t I take you both back home?"

Fan Mingzhe, upon hearing this, was taken aback and quickly became anxious. What if Xiao Zheng actually sent them and won over Mr. and Mrs. Xiao’s favor on the way?

He stepped forward hastily and chuckled, "Let me send them instead. I have a car, which is also spacious, so it will be more comfortable for both of you to ride in."

After saying that, Fan Mingzhe looked at Xiao Zheng with a smug expression.

At this age, having a car is rare, and he was sure that Xiao Zheng didn’t have one. Xiao Zheng definitely wouldn’t insist at this point.

Indeed, Xiao Zheng could only shrug helplessly and said, "Since you have a car, I’ll leave Yu Fei’s parents in your care."

Mr. and Mrs. Xiao both revealed a pleased smile. Fan Mingzhe was indeed nice. Having his own vehicle at his age was not something just any elite could achieve.

In their eyes, Xiao Zheng fell far short in comparison.

At this moment, Xiao Yufei suddenly laughed and said, "Well then, Brother Fan, please take good care of them. Xiao Zheng and I live in different directions, so since you’re sending them, I’ll go with Xiao Zheng. Thank you."

Upon hearing this, Fan Mingzhe stood there, frozen.

Heartbroken

Damn, that’s a huge loss!