Chapter 103: Then how about I be your girlfriend?
Chapter 103: Chapter 103: Then how about I be your girlfriend?
If before today someone had said a single note could move people, Luo Susu would have certainly thought he was crazy.
She was also a pianist, had participated in countless competitions, and listened to performances by world-renowned artists. It is usually the progression from simple to complex that captivates.
What can one note reveal?
But now, her understanding has been completely overturned, her heart feels as if it is stirred by raging waves.
Unlike the audience below, who may mostly understand piano but not necessarily studied or truly comprehended it,
people like Luo Susu with such piano expertise may exist among old artists, but what is truly impressive is her absolute pitch, a talent so rare it is hard to find even a few in the whole country.
Therefore, with Lin Xi’s performance, she was completely lost.
The audience below was the same; though not well-versed in piano, it didn’t prevent everyone from having a heart willing to listen to beauty.
Backstage, that classmate who had just talked with Lin Xi about the next performance being a tragedy, now had his eyes widened, mouth agape, and was obsessively entranced like a ghost.
On the piano keys, Lin Xi pressed this note and did not notice the expressions of the audience; he was entirely absorbed in the piece.
It paused for approximately four to five seconds before Lin Xi moved again.
If someone were near, they would notice his ten fingers moving like agile snakes, sometimes fast, sometimes slow, sometimes light, sometimes forceful.
When his hands were fast, it was like a dream-like fantasy; when slow, like a monk in meditation; light like a feather, heavy like thunder striking the ground.
At this moment, everyone present, or anyone able to hear the music, seemed to return to the most beautiful nature.
Waves were surging, spray splashing; seabirds flitting, their calls ringing in the ears; forests and trees lush and verdant, like entering the Immortal Realm. A wonderful feeling surged up, as though nature’s harmonious music was ringing in the ears.
Such feelings, some people may never encounter in their lifetime.
Like Luo Susu, who grew up in the city, surrounded by concrete jungles, never experiencing such an environment.
Even during travels, it was crowds like oceans, where could one see the beauty of nature?
So, she was completely captivated.
Minutes later, Lin Xi opened his eyes, his hands stopped moving; a piece reminiscent of flowing water and towering mountains was completed smoothly, yet inwardly thinking, "Still, the impression wasn’t deep enough!"
Because there were a few notes and scales in the middle he could no longer remember.
If he had played it all completely, the effect would have undoubtedly been better.
"I wonder what everyone’s reaction is?"
Lin Xi stood up, bowed to the audience below, and proceeded to the stage exit on the other side.
While bowing, he also noticed the expressions of the audience.
Nearly everyone was looking at him, with expressions of unfinished appreciation on their faces; is it the influence of Susu’s previous performance?
Lin Xi was somewhat unsure at this point.
Regarding his own performance just now, he felt it was good, but how others felt, he didn’t care much.
After all, to Lin Xi, having made no major mistakes and having played nearly completely meant success, meant living up to Teacher Zhu.
Hmm, that kiss!
After all, to him, piano is still a relatively unfamiliar field, and he has only played twice before now.
At the exit channel, Lin Xi saw Luo Susu again; she was looking at him with a complicated expression, and he couldn’t help but ask,
"Regardless of what others have told you, it has nothing to do with me."
After saying this, Lin Xi looked at her too, unabashedly nodding, thinking, "Truly beautiful, especially those hands, they are breathtaking."
"I’ve heard there are three more girls as beautiful as this?"
Thinking of this, Lin Xi couldn’t help but feel secretly delighted.
Of course, whether they have boyfriends doesn’t matter.
"I want to become your disciple!" while Lin Xi was still imagining, Luo Susu suddenly said this, and after saying it, her expression hadn’t changed at all.
This person is very purposeful!
"Become my disciple?" Lin Xi asked in confusion.
"Yes," Luo Susu nodded and continued, "Your piano skill is the greatest I’ve ever witnessed."
Lin Xi hadn’t expected this; he had never thought he was so talented at piano, and couldn’t help but reconfirm,
"You’re not kidding me?"
After finishing his performance, he found all the audience were still clear-headed.
Luo Susu’s performance was different; after she finished, everyone was still savoring it.
In fact, it’s not surprising to the audience, just that Lin Xi played too well.
As soon as his piano stopped, the audience immediately emerged from that ambience, similar to drug addiction, where not using makes one feel uncomfortable.
"Hmm?" Luo Susu slightly furrowed her brow, isn’t this truly unclear or is he pretending not to understand?
In her thoughts, there were only two results, rejection or agreement.
Seeing Luo Susu’s questioning look, Lin Xi explained, "Would you believe I’ve never learned, this is the second time I’m playing the piano?"
Hearing this, Luo Susu furrowed her brow deeper, "If you want to refuse just say it directly, I don’t want to hear such poor excuses."
"I really don’t want you as a disciple!" Lin Xi too was too lazy to explain, replied affirmedly.
Because he really couldn’t teach!
It’s like someone who’s really good at math; if you ask him to teach a class, he could leave students confused, making them lose confidence in math overall.
Of course, Lin Xi just couldn’t do it.
But why could he play? After all, he is a genius!
If he were to learn piano knowledge for a dozen days, teaching Luo Susu wouldn’t be at all pressuring, but not now.
Luo Susu showed no displeasure on her face, seemingly having anticipated Lin Xi would reply this way, she continued,
"Then how could you teach me? I’m willing to pay any price!"
Lin Xi found he couldn’t understand Luo Susu a bit, is piano that important to her? Even saying she’d pay any price.
"Money? Status? Or women?"
"As long as it’s what you want, I’ll fulfill it for you!"
If any other student besides Lin Xi were offered such conditions, they probably couldn’t refuse such temptation.
But Lin Xi was different; does money and status lack in his life?
Evidently not lacking!
As for woman, common types really don’t appeal to him.
Could she possibly find a few girls of her level and give them to him?
Evidently unlikely!
"Feels like there’s nothing I want!" Lin Xi thought for a moment and said.
This left Luo Susu stunned; after quite a while, it seemed like she made up her mind, "Then, how about I become your girlfriend?"
Because she noticed Lin Xi’s gaze had no difference from other boys.
Now, surely wouldn’t reject, right!
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