My Super Beautiful Lady Boss
Chapter 180 - 180 180 Mountain and Stream

180: Chapter 180 Mountain and Stream 180: Chapter 180 Mountain and Stream “I only started learning today,” Su Xuan said nonchalantly.

At these words, the old man’s face instantly changed, and he addressed Su Xuan, “Young man, although you are a customer here, I still must tell you that the guqin is an art form that deserves respect.

Besides, it takes years just to get started with this art—how dare you attempt ‘Mountain and Stream’ right away?

I advise you to go home and spare yourself the embarrassment later!”

“Yeah, come down!” The crowd also continuously cried out!

“Humph, that’s not necessarily the case.

I think what you were playing just now wasn’t that great either.

I could hear many flaws, and the transitions weren’t smooth.

Yet, here you are performing.

Why can’t I?

I think I can!” Su Xuan, indifferent to the crowd’s stares, retorted to the old man.

Although the old man felt angry upon hearing Su Xuan’s words, he had to admit they were accurate; his own transitions were indeed not very smooth, and despite many attempts, he couldn’t change them.

Thinking this young man truly understood music, he then said, “All right then, I will allow you to play one piece, but let me warn you, earning my praise won’t be easy.

Don’t complain that I’m being harsh on you later!”

After finishing his speech, the old man left his seat at the guqin for Su Xuan.

Su Xuan sat down at the instrument, casually strumming it to test the sound, which evoked a collective sigh of disapproval from the customers!

Of course, these were laymen; the old man still sat patiently in his seat, waiting.

Su Xuan closed his eyes and slowly caressed the strings; the music that ensued was crisp and pleasing, eliciting an invigorating sensation amongst the listeners!

“Hey, not bad, this kid really has some skills!” the crowd murmured, clearly warming up to Su Xuan.

However, the old man remained silent as Su Xuan continued playing with his eyes shut.

Suddenly, the gentle music grew intense, like a waterfall plummeting down a mountain and splashing against rocks, creating a rousing and torrential sensation.

At this point, many in the audience started cheering for Su Xuan, while the old man also closed his eyes to listen intently.

In the end, Su Xuan slowed the tempo, and the music shifted from vibrant to gentle.

The transitions were clean and precise, flawless till the last note chimed like water droplets hitting stone.

Su Xuan opened his eyes and stood up from his seat as continuous applause resonated around him, while the old man was left with tears in his eyes!

Staring intently at Su Xuan, the old man asked, “Young man, could you play another piece for this old man?

I was truly out of line earlier, and I admit my harshness!”

“I cannot,” Su Xuan said without hesitating.

“Why not?” the old man persisted, unwilling to give up.

“Because I only played after hearing you play.

That’s the only piece I’ve heard, so it’s the only one I know how to play!” Su Xuan explained helplessly, spreading his hands.

The old man was so amazed he was literally speechless, and so were the customers below, who were abuzz with discussions about whether what Su Xuan said was true!

“Hey, is what you’re saying at this restaurant true?

Can you really fulfill my wish?” Su Xuan, indifferent to further discussing art, abruptly asked.

The old man nodded quickly and said, “Yes, what wish do you have that we can help fulfill?”

Upon hearing this, Su Xuan immediately called over a young girl and told the old man, “This young lady would like a photo with Kim Hyun Joong and an autograph.

Can you manage that?”

The old man, who had been worried, instantly felt relieved when he heard Su Xuan’s request.

He had thought the special reward might be unachievable, just a bluff, but he was genuinely concerned that this young man would ask for something unreasonable that he couldn’t cater to.

Learning that it was just a celebrity’s autographed photo, he breathed a sigh of relief!

“Good, good, good.

We agree!” the old man said, nodding immediately.

After having a hearty meal at the restaurant, the little girl was very reluctant to say goodbye to Su Xuan and Bai Xue as they started their journey back home.

As they were about to enter their home, Su Xuan noticed a yellow-haired youngster in bizarre attire, who seemed to have been following them.

Su Xuan thought he might be one of the gang of youngsters he encountered today, who hadn’t given up on wanting to become his disciple!

So, with a quick turn, he swiftly reached the youngster and lifted him by his collar.

The young hooligan, believing he had concealed himself well, was terrified by Su Xuan’s quick moves and promptly began to plead, “Hey, brother-in-law, let me go, I’m Bai Yu!”

Confused by the youngster’s words, Su Xuan said, “Don’t try to butter me up.

What are you following us for?”

“I’m going home!” the youngster struggled to say.

“Nonsense, why are you skulking around when you go home?

You were clearly following us.” Su Xuan looked skeptical.

Seeing that he couldn’t explain himself to Su Xuan, the little punk suddenly shouted, “Bai Xue, Bai Xue, save me, tell your brother-in-law to let me down!”

Bai Xue, who was nearby, hurried over when she heard the shouts, looked at the punk being held up by Su Xuan, and burst into laughter, saying, “Haha, so it’s you, you little rascal, Su Xuan, let him down, he’s my little brother!”

Upon hearing this, Su Xuan was immediately surprised—the punk with a bizarre hairstyle turned out to be Bai Xue’s brother.

After letting him down, he took a closer look; the kid had a clear and handsome look, indeed somewhat resembling his sister.

“Bai Xue, you’ve found yourself a good-looking boyfriend, quite handsome!” Bai Yu, after being let down, also took a moment to size up Su Xuan, then said to Bai Xue.

It was the first time Su Xuan had been so pointedly assessed by a little kid, and it felt quite unfamiliar!

He said to Bai Yu, “Hey, kid, is that how you usually address your sister?”

“None of your business, I’ve called her that my whole life!” Bai Yu, hearing Su Xuan calling him a kid, was somewhat displeased and flicked his long hair as he retorted.

“Hey, look who’s talking back, you dare to shout at me.” Su Xuan said and quickly moved next to Bai Yu, flipping him upside down.

“Hey, I am your brother-in-law, you better let me down now!” Bai Yu, thinking that Su Xuan wouldn’t dare to do anything with his sister around, protested.

“Say something nice, or it won’t help calling anyone.” Su Xuan turned his head away, no longer looking at Bai Yu; Bai Yu looked at Bai Xue, who also turned her head away.

Bai Yu’s heart sank instantly; it seemed that his own sister had been swayed by others, so he had to bow his head, “Fine brother-in-law, you are really handsome, the most handsome in the universe, you and my sister are truly a perfect match, I wish you two a long and happy life together, may you have many children soon, now, can you please let me down?”

Listening to Bai Yu’s ramble, Su Xuan actually felt quite pleased.

However, Bai Xue, hearing this, pretended to be annoyed and said, “What slick talking, making things up, alright, Su Xuan, let him down lest he gets strangled to death.”

After being let down, Bai Yu became much more well-behaved.

Yet, he was very curious about Su Xuan’s skill: “Brother-in-law, how did you manage that move earlier?

I felt like you had flipped me over before I even realized what was happening!”

When Su Xuan heard Bai Yu’s admiring tone, he cleared his throat and responded, “Well, that move isn’t really anything special.

If you start practicing diligently from now on, you might be able to do like I did in ten years!”

“Ah, it takes ten years?

Then I’d better not.” Bai Yu immediately shook his head.

Seeing Bai Yu’s response, Bai Xue tapped him on the head with her finger, then asked, “You, I knew you couldn’t handle the hardship.

Now tell me, why did you come home this time?

Is it vacation time at school?”

“Nope, I just haven’t seen you for a long time and missed you, so I skipped class to come back!” Bai Yu straightened his hair, which had been tousled by Su Xuan, as he spoke to Bai Xue.

“Seriously, you skipped classes again; if Mom and Dad find out, see how they’ll punish you.” Bai Xue’s parents were both teachers and hated students skipping classes intensely.

“So, I need a favor from my big sister to cover for me.

Just say that you missed me and came to pick me up from school,” Bai Yu craftily suggested.

Upon hearing this, Bai Xue tapped his head again and scolded playfully, “You little rascal, what were you doing following us from behind?

Why didn’t you catch up to us?”

“Well, I just wanted to discreetly observe what my future brother-in-law was like,” Bai Yu said with a laugh, glancing at Su Xuan.

Su Xuan instantly put his hand on Bai Yu’s neck and asked, “So, after your observation, what do you think of your brother-in-law?”

Bai Yu, fearing to be flipped again, said with a grin, “I noticed that my brother-in-law is not only handsome but also has great skills; he and my sister are indeed a perfect match.”

“Ha, you do know how to charm,” Su Xuan took his hand off Bai Yu’s neck and patted his head.

Indeed, after they returned home, Bai Xue’s parents gave Bai Yu a good scolding, but luckily with Bai Xue there to mediate, Bai Yu managed to escape the worst.

The next day, just as dawn broke, someone was heard prying at the Bai Family’s door.

Bai Yu hurriedly got out of bed to open it.

When he saw who it was, he couldn’t help bursting into laughter— the visitor’s nose was swollen like a pig’s, which looked hilariously funny.

Indeed, the visitor was Wang Chusheng, affectionately known as Gou Dan.

Today was the day Bai Xue and he were having their engagement party.