CHAPTER 280: CHAPTER 233: HEART-STOPPING LIVE STREAM (4K)_2

Seeing these bullet comments, Zhang Dong was exasperated.

"Don’t talk without experiencing it haha, if any of you who play instruments try, you’d probably all collapse in less than two minutes! That’s not something ordinary people can keep up with!"

Despite explaining, the relentless mockery in the bullet comments couldn’t be stopped.

Every time he got scolded like this, Zhang Dong felt a real headache.

It was these viewers who didn’t understand music at all and couldn’t see just how absurd the ensemble of Moonlight and Cat was.

At a level completely unapproachable by non-professional players!

Anyone with a bit of knowledge would know the value of what he’s achieved!

To be able to play in an ensemble with Moonlight and Cat to that extent, and only collapse near the end.

That was already a highlight of a professional career.

Ah, there’s no point explaining to these viewers, it’s like playing the lute to a cow!

After all, only those from the same world as Moonlight and Cat could understand...

What would you mortals know?

Thinking this, Zhang Dong wasn’t angry anymore, and even felt a bit of secretive delight, crossing his legs comfortably.

"....."

[Whoa, the countdown has started!]

That’s when the bullet comments started to remind everyone.

Zhang Dong noticed that the digital clock on the computer now read 10:59.

He immediately sat up straight, his hand resting next to the mouse.

As the digital clock flashed to "11:00".

The QQ Music platform notification popped up in the bottom right corner.

[Your followed "Moonlight and Cat" updated! The new album "Moonlight and Cat’s Collection 2" is available for early listening.....]

Zhang Dong was quick to respond and immediately clicked on it!

[D major Canon]

[g minor No. 5 Hungarian Dance]

And...

The new [G major Surprise Symphony]!

"Surprise Symphony?"

Zhang Dong was clearly surprised by the name.

Such a weird name.

How often do you see a piece named with a word like "surprise"?

Even Zhang Dong, who’s so familiar with Mr. Moonlight, was puzzled.

But, upon reflection.

Mr. Moonlight’s music style changes were always quite extreme.

Just like it would be hard to imagine that "Spanish Bullfighting Song" and "Ode to Love" were composed by the same person.

[Maybe it’s just an abstract term, or perhaps this "surprise" has a different implication?]

[Indeed, it might be quite the opposite, perhaps it’s a very upbeat piece?]

[Stop fussing about the name, let’s just listen to it!]

[.....]

Seeing the bullet comments urging him on, Zhang Dong stopped pondering.

He clicked to play the album and seeing the payment interface pop up, he took out his phone to scan the code.

"Bros, all in fun, but we must still financially support Mr. Moonlight’s album! A 28 RMB electronic album is not expensive, just skip a couple of milk teas..."

While paying, Zhang Dong didn’t forget to throw in a wave of positivity to his audience in the livestream.

[Purchased]

[Purchased]

[+1]

[...]

Seeing the bullet comments showing support one after another, Zhang Dong nodded in satisfaction.

Just then, faint thunder rumbled from outside.

"Rumble..."

Zhang Dong glanced outside, the sky was covered with dark clouds, looking like rain was about to fall.

"Just a sec, bros."

Zhang Dong stood up, went over, and closed the window.

Then he returned to his seat, rubbing his hands together with excitement.

"Let’s start!"

Zhang Dong moved the mouse to the play button and pressed down.

——

The prelude was a cautious violin accompaniment.

Progressing with each layer of the piano.

"♫~"

Like a flowing stream.

Gently pushing forward.

"Whoa!"

Zhang Dong leaned back, raising his finger,

"It sounds like a very harmonious tune!"

"There’s a bit of a cheerful mood in it."

Zhang Dong frowned, analyzing earnestly.

Netizens were expressing their agreement in the bullet comments.

[As expected of Dong, he got it just from the prelude!]

[Indeed, I feel like I can already see a vast grassland... very comfortable.]

And then—

"Dum~!!"

"What the hell was that noise??!"

Zhang Dong suddenly sat up straight from his chair, eyes widened as he looked toward the computer screen.

"..."

The music software was still playing.

The piece was still a smooth, gentle melody....

Had he heard it wrong?

Zhang Dong calmed down a bit.

Did it accidentally switch to another song just now?

Or did some pop-up ad for an online game appear?

Zhang Dong had a bad feeling.

He listened carefully again... The piece had no change at all, which made him breathe a sigh of relief.

"Guys, it’s pretty comforting, right!"

Zhang Dong then brought the topic back, smiling and saying,

"This is the level of Mr. Moonlight. He is truly adept at capturing the deep emotions of the cello, presenting everyone with a beautiful and peaceful atmosphere."

Zhang Dong lay back in his chair and closed his eyes,

"Masterpieces should be appreciated in silence."

"Next, I won’t interpret it for now, let’s all close our eyes together and listen quietly...."

"Boom——!!"

A huge chord, accompanied by a sudden thunderclap from the sky outside the window.

Zhang Dong jumped up from the chair, throwing his headphones away.

"Stop messing around!!!"

At this moment, the live chat was buzzing with activity.

[Hahahahaha!!]

[Whoa, I got scared too!]

[Zero-frame reaction, totally didn’t see it coming!]

[This piece is interesting, damn, it made me jump on my bed, nearly crapped myself.]

[.....]

Zhang Dong, shaken, took a couple of deep breaths before returning to his seat and putting the headphones back on.

"Not... not that..."

Zhang Dong touched his head, feeling his brain was buzzing, and became somewhat incoherent in front of the camera.

[I really like one of Dong’s quotes: It has a pleasant mood inside.]

"Why would you add a chord there!!"

Zhang Dong lost his composure.

Startled out of nowhere, he was now completely numb.

He had appreciated so many pieces but had never seen a song that would insert such a big chord in such a gentle melody!

This... this defied common sense!

But...

Zhang Dong thought about it carefully.

Well, you wouldn’t say.

Although the chord was frightening, it surprisingly meshed well with the rest of the piece... It didn’t seem haphazard, there was a method to it.

You wouldn’t be able to find fault with it even if you tried.

Perhaps, only a music master like Mr. Moonlight could achieve this.

Zhang Dong dragged the progress bar again, starting to listen further.

The music was still a peaceful, calm atmosphere. The string section gently played a soft melody, and the woodwinds added a touch of warmth and color....

Then, when he least expected it.

It "Boom——!" again.

Fortunately, this time he was well-prepared and wasn’t scared.

Afterward, this structure repeated, continued.

First gentle, harmonious... then a particularly abrupt and shocking forcefulness.

This pattern kept repeating.

Almost every time it happened, Zhang Dong’s heart would quake.

It was like riding a roller coaster.

As the final part of the music ended with an intense climax, the piece officially finished playing.

At this moment, the viewers in the live stream were in high spirits.

[Such an interesting piece, haha... No wonder it’s called "Surprise Symphony"!]

[I nearly laughed until I cried when Dong threw his headphones away just now.]

[The show was explosive, listening to this kind of piece must be really tough on the heart, huh?]

[So what exactly is this piece about? Hurry up and interpret it!]

....

"I think this tells the story of a person’s epic life, with the big chords representing the storms they encounter in their otherwise happy life."

Zhang Dong stroked his chin, pondering seriously, and said,

"Maybe what Mr. Moonlight wanted to show was the indomitable spirit of an ordinary person facing overwhelming disasters!"

Upon these words.

The live chat burst into applause and admiration.

[Brilliant! Worthy of Dong!]

[Indeed! The spirit of fearlessness and perseverance! It really gives you that feeling! Referring to Mr. Moonlight’s early working experience, it does seem like that!]

[A life that was calm and happy, suddenly hit by a huge blow... this song portrays it vividly, scaring everyone half to death is the best proof!]

[It’s still Mr. Moonlight....]

However, looking at these praises, Zhang Dong glanced at the piece on the computer again, feeling a bit uneasy.

"....."

He listened one more time.

Why is there a feeling...

That this piece... was deliberately written by Mr. Moonlight to torture the listeners?