195: Chapter 195 I understand

A total of 20 people participated in this piano competition.

Each person performs two solo pieces, with the morning being the first half and the afternoon being the second half.

The total score of the two pieces will be the final result.

The competition was in full swing.

Shen Qingyue, as the first performer, achieved such a brilliant result.

This doubled the pressure on the next few contestants, causing them to perform less than ideally and achieve mediocre scores.

However, Zhuang Wensheng, a favorite to win the championship, was not impressed by Shen Qingyue's score.

A foreign man with a black beard looked at him with admiration, speaking in broken Chinese:

"Wensheng, it's your turn next, strive for a perfect score!"

He was Zhuang Wensheng's teacher, a renowned composer from France.

"Teacher, don't worry, with your piece, the championship is within reach!" Zhuang Wensheng's lips curled slightly, a hint of disdain in his brows.

Only Murong Qing could compete with him.

Unfortunately, her instructor was too trashy, not even worthy of carrying his teacher's shoes!

"Next to perform is Zhuang Wensheng from the capital, please welcome him with applause!"

The host's voice rang out; it was his turn!

Zhuang Wensheng was smug, straightened his collar, and walked towards the stage with an arrogant demeanor.

Murong Qing's eyes narrowed below the stage, her expression tensing.

She looked at Li Feiyu's profile: "Fei Yu! Our biggest opponent this time is him!"

"Whatever, I'll handle it." Xiao Ran propped his head up, looking calm.

The only ones who could battle him were probably those famous old artists internationally.

The younger generation didn't count.

"Fei Yu... could you please be a little more serious!" Murong Qing frowned.

It wasn't that she didn't believe Li Feiyu, but she was afraid he was too careless.

Feelings were one thing, but professionally, she couldn't afford to relax.

Xiao Ran glanced at her from the corner of his eye and casually said, "Oh, Murong Qing, don't play the piece I gave you later."

[+10]

"Why! I've already submitted it!" Murong Qing's mind exploded.

Why was Li Feiyu so heartless.

He wouldn't even let her play the piece he gave her!

What would she compete with now?

Would she go up there and embarrass herself with those shoddy pieces?

"I'll give you another one; whether you can master it is up to you." Xiao Ran took out his phone and unblocked her WeChat.

Then he sent her a piece from his file list.

Murong Qing watched his actions, her face full of indignation.

This heartless man, she had actually been blacklisted!

"Li Feiyu! I've never played this piece before, are you trying to make me embarrass myself?"

"That's beyond my control, I can't help you!" Xiao Ran spread his hands.

"Li Feiyu!" Murong Qing gritted her teeth, yet was helpless.

Seeing that Li Feiyu didn't even want to acknowledge her, she could only swallow her anger.

After sending a message to the backstage to change the piece, she began to study the new piece.

Xiao Ran turned his head and glanced at her, his eyes flickering.

It wasn't that he was heartless; he had his own difficulties and reasons for doing this.

Shen Qingyue also knew about "wedding in a dream"!

If Murong Qing played this piece, Shen Qingyue would definitely come looking for him.

Compared to that, it was better to sacrifice Murong Qing.

And he was also worried about one situation.

That was whether Shen Qingyue would submit "wedding in a dream" for the competition!

If so, Murong Qing would definitely feel unbalanced and go to Shen Qingyue for an explanation.

He just hoped nothing would go wrong then.

‘Sigh~~’

Headache!

It seemed that sometimes, being a porter also required a bit of caution!

He was just afraid of such similar situations occurring.

It had already happened once with Lin Yaner and Lu Yiyi.

After the two exchanged words.

Zhuang Wensheng's performance on stage was already complete.

The judges gave him one 10 point and four 9.5 points.

He had virtually secured a spot in the top three!

He raised his chin high, his gaze confidently scanning the surrounding crowd.

It was a pity that Xiao Ran didn't hear anything he said or played.

He did, however, clearly see Zhuang Wensheng's obnoxious demeanor.

"What are you putting on airs for? I'll beat you so bad your own mother won't recognize you!"

At this moment, Zhuang Wensheng stared intently at Xiao Ran.

It was as if Xiao Ran had slept with his mother.

The scene of Xiao Ran and Murong Qing intimately chatting earlier had already been seen by him.

In that instant, he almost broke the piano keys.

He didn't know who Xiao Ran was.

But he saw that Xiao Ran dared to lay his hands on Murong Qing!

The woman Zhuang Wensheng himself hadn't even gotten his hands on, how could it be someone else's turn to touch her?

So he regarded Xiao Ran as an enemy!

"Murong Qing, that arrogant guy on stage seems to have a lot of hostility towards me!" Xiao Ran nudged Murong Qing's shoulder.

Murong Qing knew that Zhuang Wensheng must have taken Li Feiyu as a love rival.

Despite her resentment, she still reminded him: "Hmph! He sees you as a love rival! Be careful! His family is not to be trifled with!"

"I've been terribly harmed by you, aren't you going to do something about it?"

"Hmph! Can't do anything, his family is more powerful than mine, you handle it yourself!" Murong Qing held her phone, turning her face away.

"Alright, alright! So this is how you want to play? Serves you right for breaking up with me!" Xiao Ran shrugged.

[+10]

"You!"

Murong Qing glared at him, not wanting to speak to him anymore.

Zhang Wenxue watched the despicable couple, gritting her teeth nearby: "Stinky Fei Yu!"

Murong Lan was sending apology messages to Xiao Ran again: "Brother Xiao Ran, I'm sorry..."

Time flew by quickly, and finally, it was Murong Qing's turn to perform.

Before going on stage, she looked at Xiao Ran with a somewhat pleading gaze.

It seemed she wanted encouragement from him.

Xiao Ran turned his head away, directly pretending not to see her.

[+10]

A hint of sadness instantly flashed in Murong Qing's eyes.

She hadn't expected Li Feiyu wouldn't even give her a single word of encouragement.

Perhaps.

She really was wrong?

Murong Qing lowered her head, her back appearing heavy, and with heavy steps, she ascended the stage.

She didn't give a speech, slowly sat down at the piano, and placed the sheet music handed to her by the host on it.

♫ Dong dong dong ~ ♫

The piano music began, and a low, melancholic atmosphere gradually permeated the venue.

Listening to the somber music, Xiao Ran's lips gradually curved into a smile.

This was the effect he wanted!

It seemed his groundwork was very successful.

With her previous long face, it was impossible for her to play cheerful and lively pieces; only such relatively sad pieces were suitable for her now.

So Xiao Ran gave her this piece.

And indeed, the effect was very obvious.

Everyone had been listening to uplifting and brisk rhythms earlier, so a sudden, unique piece like this was quite good.

Many audience members were drawn in by her piano playing, some even secretly wiping away tears.

They felt as if they had experienced a lost first love!

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