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Chapter 70 The Competition (Part 2)

Chen Yan originally thought he was the kind of person with a strong heart.

But when he stepped onto the stage and looked at the audience of more than three hundred people, he still felt a little nervous.

Of course, it was only a little bit.

Following the established competition etiquette, Chen Yan bowed to the judges' panel, sat on the piano bench, paused for about two seconds, and then began his performance.

The intro to "Liebestraum" is in the key of A-flat major, with a long and slow sound that gives a warm and peaceful feeling.

Perhaps it was the appropriate tension that allowed him to perform at a near-perfect level. The moment the piano music started, the "emotional resonance" was successfully activated, and that long and warm feeling successfully enveloped all the audience members and the seven judges sitting in the first row.

As the music progressed, Chen Yan naturally shifted from A-flat major to C major, and the entire piece officially entered the cadenza. As the sound rose, the original sense of tranquility transformed into brightness and excitement.

Just like when young men and women fall in love at first sight, their heartbeats often slow down at first, and then the heart rate will involuntarily increase. Even if you try your best to restrain yourself, you cannot suppress the feelings that arise from your heart.

Perhaps because his performance was so outstanding, there was not a single other sound in the entire hall except for the piano music, allowing this feeling of "heart racing" to spread to every corner of the hall.

At this moment, Chen Yan was completely immersed in the moment, controlling his emotions and preparing for the climax to come.

As the melody shifts to B-flat major, the piece enters its climax. The thunderous bass in the left hand clashes with the double-note melody in the right, as if the obstacles of reality are causing conflict and contradiction between the young couple.

This intense sense of conflict is like an invisible hand, tightly gripping the heart of every listener.

After the climax, the melody returns to A-flat major, but unlike before, this time A-flat major conveys a sense of relief, especially the diminuendo chords in the coda, which seem like the departing figure of a lover.

The last three notes end with ppp, seemingly indicating the dissipation of love, yet also suggesting that love has become eternal.

As the last note faded, the music stopped abruptly, and the entire hall fell silent.

……

Chen Yan let out a long breath, feeling the silence of the hall, and felt as if he had been transported to another world.

And a slight sense of bewilderment.

'No, I performed so well, and there was even emotional resonance; I deserve applause at this point.'

Chen Yan bit her lower lip, then stood up and bowed to the judges.

As he stood up again, Chen Yan looked at Wen Ya, who was sitting in the second row, and clearly saw the almost ecstatic expression on her face. Then, he winked at her without making a sound.

Almost simultaneously, thunderous applause erupted, lasting for more than thirty seconds and not completely dissipating until the next contestant took the stage.

……

"Is this the genius you were talking about?" Jiang Xiu nudged her best friend's waist and exclaimed, "Are you sure he only trained for less than three months? This talent is just too heaven-defying!"

Jiang Xiu talked on and on, but received no response. Turning her head, she saw her best friend staring intently at the figure on the stage, half her eyes filled with admiration and praise, and the other half with...

"Holy crap!" Jiang Xiu was startled by her own discovery, and unconsciously increased the pressure on her hand. "What are you doing?" Wen Ya clutched her side, looking at Jiang Xiu speechlessly.

"You...you...do you know what kind of expression you just made?!" Jiang Xiu swallowed hard, her expression somewhat exaggerated.

Wen Ya was startled, and her heart beat a little faster, but she tried her best not to show any abnormality on her face and calmly asked, "What's wrong? What's wrong with my expression?"

"Well..." Jiang Xiu pursed her lips, and it took her a while to find a suitable word, "Your expression just now gave people a sense of happiness, yes, the kind of happiness that comes from the inside out."

As Jiang Xiu spoke, a flood of thoughts flashed through Wen Ya's mind.

There were those two unforgettable dreams, the "Wedding in a Dream" that broke through her defenses, and that four-hand piano duet that almost made her lose control.

Not only that, but her completely absorbed listening during Chen Yan's performance on stage also constantly reminded her of that...

"What do you know?" Wenya calmed herself down as quickly as possible and teased, "How could someone like you, who has never taught a genius, possibly understand the happiness that comes from polishing a piece of jade from its plainness into something exquisite?"

"You, you're talking nonsense. I taught good students a long time ago," Jiang Xiu retorted instinctively.

“There’s a difference between good students and geniuses.” Wen Ya’s tone carried a strange sense of pride. “Of all the students you’ve taught, which one could reach this level in just three months?”

Jiang Xiu: "..."

Seeing her best friend deep in thought, Wenya breathed a sigh of relief and then asked herself the same question over and over again.

What's wrong with me?
Was I attracted by his talent, or...?

Love?
'Why, if he was destined to be my soulmate, why did it take him so long to appear...'

……

As Chen Yan passed backstage, he happened to see contestant number 33 with a face as bitter as a gourd. Although it was a bit unethical to say that, Chen Yan did have to put in a lot of effort to suppress the urge to laugh.

After all, number 33 was indeed unlucky, encountering someone with cheat codes, and right in front of him. No matter how well he performed, with the amazing performance of the person in front of him, his score probably wouldn't be very high.

When he returned to the waiting room, he was greeted by thunderous applause.

Of course, despite the applause, Chen Yan could still sense a common emotion in most of the contestants, which, to put it simply, was...

"Wasn't this supposed to be a fishpond? Why is there a shark here?!"

Chen Yan returned to his old spot. Although the spot was still remote, this time he could feel that many people's eyes were frequently focused on his face.

Despite the attention from others, Chen Yan didn't show anything unusual. He simply watched the next few contestants perform with complete relaxation, while feeling a sense of anticipation.

What kind of reward will I receive after this mission is completed?

Given their outstanding performance this time, the entrepreneurial base they're awarded will likely be no less than 500 square meters.

(The foreplay is finally complete, now it should be time for a mini climax, wow!)
(End of this chapter)