CHAPTER 26: CHAPTER 26 KNEELING TO LISTEN TO MUSIC

Yun City Music Academy, Principal’s Office.

Liu Mengjie sat in front of her desk, one hand on the mouse, the other propping up her chin, but her eyes were not on the computer, she was lost in thought.

She was thinking about one person.

Lin Fan.

The scene of Lin Fan playing the piano at her house yesterday was still vividly lingering in her mind, refusing to fade away.

She couldn’t forget the piece Lin Fan improvised, it was the most beautiful piece she had ever heard, the most perfect piano performance. She had heard many world-class piano masters perform, but none could match Lin Fan.

She believed that Lin Fan’s piano skills had reached the realm of Beethoven!

Beethoven, a musical genius rare to encounter even in centuries.

And now, she had actually discovered someone who could stand shoulder to shoulder with Beethoven. Imagine her excitement.

She was eager to invite Lin Fan to teach at her music academy. That way, she could see him every day and discuss music with him.

As she thought about it, Liu Mengjie became somewhat infatuated.

At this moment, a middle-aged man knocked and entered.

It was her friend in the music industry, Wind Bird Music Director, Xu Cheng!

"Old Xu, you busy man, how come you have the time to see me?" Liu Mengjie stood up, curious.

Xu Cheng said, "It’s about what I told you last night, that genius refused me. I didn’t sleep well all night, so I came today to get your advice."

Liu Mengjie sighed, "What can I advise you on? I haven’t even solved my own problem."

Xu Cheng laughed, "Aren’t you just short of a piano teacher? As long as you help me find a way, I’ll get them for you. I know many piano experts, and they will surely give me face."

Liu Mengjie shook her head, "I don’t want anyone else, I just want him..."

Xu Cheng said, "That piano genius you’re talking about?"

Liu Mengjie said, "That’s right, other than him, I won’t consider anyone else. Although having him as a piano teacher here is a talent wasted on a small job, I can’t control the thought."

Xu Cheng observed Liu Mengjie’s expression, and in surprise, said, "Oh my, Old Liu, could it be that you’ve fallen in love with him? You’ve finally met someone who moves your heart?"

Liu Mengjie was already twenty-five, and many girls at this age are already mothers of young children. Still, Liu Mengjie had never dated, as she never met anyone who moved her heart.

Liu Mengjie blushed and scolded, "What nonsense are you talking about? I just admire him musically, he..."

As she said this, Lin Fan’s handsome face emerged in her mind, along with that scene of Lin Fan heroically saving her...

Her heart started to race, and her cheeks turned even redder.

No way, could it be that she really did have feelings for him?

Fortunately, Xu Cheng didn’t continue on the topic and added, "How about this, we help each other. You help me work out how to get that musical genius to sign with me, and I’ll figure out how to get your piano genius to be your teacher."

Liu Mengjie found it feasible and said, "Alright, tell me, who exactly is your musical genius?"

Xu Cheng sighed, "I don’t know. He wouldn’t tell me last night. You are the principal of the music school and have a wider network. I think you might be able to help me find out his identity."

Liu Mengjie said, "Then what does he look like?"

Xu Cheng said, "He looks to be around twenty years old, very handsome, extremely so, and he should be quite wealthy. Last night, he attended a gathering in the Emperor’s Hall at Ginza KTV. Oh, right, he seemed to be wearing a delivery uniform, which was quite inconsistent..."

Before Xu Cheng finished speaking, Liu Mengjie was already stunned, no way, could the person Xu Cheng mentioned be...

At this moment, a young teacher hurriedly came in, "Something’s wrong, Principal, something’s happened at the exam venue."

Liu Mengjie was taken aback. Today was the freshman interview day. The exam venue was always orderly, never had anything happened before.

Liu Mengjie quickly asked, "What happened?"

The young teacher said, "A candidate’s parent is causing trouble, causing the exam venue to come to a halt."

Liu Mengjie said angrily, "I’ll go check it out!"

Xu Cheng, afraid Liu Mengjie wouldn’t be able to handle it, followed her.

Soon the two arrived at the exam venue. The scene before them left both of them stunned.

The vast hall was crowded with people, yet not a sound was made. Everyone seemed to be entranced.

On stage, a young man was facing three examiners, his back to the crowd, singing "Fireworks Easily Cold," right at its climax.

"The rain drizzles, in the depths of the old hometown, I heard that you are still alone."

"The mottled city gates, the old tree roots linger, echoing on the stone slab is the long wait..."

The voice was so beautiful, the performance so unique, as if a master was using music to narrate a story, a poignant love story, captivating and engrossing. Everyone listened intently.

The three examiners were already on their knees.

Xu Cheng suddenly became excited, this voice, this silhouette...

And Liu Mengjie had already recognized the person on stage.

When the song ended, the entire venue remained silent, everyone still immersed in the song.

Liu Mengjie asked Xu Cheng, "Is the musical genius you encountered last night him?"

Xu Cheng instinctively replied, "It’s him. Old Liu, you seem to know him?"

Liu Mengjie nodded, "He is also the piano genius I told you about."

"My God!" Xu Cheng’s eyes widened, this was too much of a coincidence. They were talking about the same person!

Xu Cheng quickly asked, "Who exactly is he?"

Liu Mengjie said, "His name is Lin Fan, and he is a deliveryman."

By this time, on the stage.

After singing, Lin Fan put down the mic, looked at the three astonished examiners, and smiled, "I’ve finished singing, what do the three of you think?"

But the three examiners were muttering to themselves.

Examiner A: "Oh my, the voice is so beautiful, the singing technique is too advanced, some of the vocal techniques I don’t even understand, is it real, I feel like my ears are pregnant."

Examiner B: "I didn’t expect this song to be interpreted this way, it’s amazing, a completely different feel from the original, but in no way inferior to the original!"

Examiner C: "No one has ever surpassed the original, and his singing isn’t about surpassing because it’s about creating another kind of atmosphere, standing parallel as two peaks with the original!"

It seemed that the three examiners had all been conquered by Lin Fan.

Examiner A couldn’t help but ask, "Could you please explain what vocal technique you used for that high note earlier?"

He was completely in student mode, not realizing it himself, treating Lin Fan like a teacher.

Lin Fan calmly said, "I simply used my sister’s style to sing this song. The original singer puts themselves into the protagonist’s role, creating a beautiful, heartbreaking atmosphere. My sister’s singing is as an outsider telling the story. The fact is, this way of singing works perfectly. My sister’s only problem is her skills are still immature, which is why she wants to come to your music academy to learn. Yet you want to turn her away?"

These words made the three examiners blush.

They indeed wronged Lin Shanshan.

"Well said!"

A voice rang out, and Liu Mengjie walked towards the stage.

The principal had arrived!