Gao Fei's fingers lightly touched the piano keys, his right hand sweeping across them rapidly for a sound check.
He closed his eyes, feeling the simulated feedback from a top pianist.
Ten seconds passed.
The feedback from the top pianist gradually merged with Gao Fei.
His fingers began to feel familiar with the keys.
"What a big difference..."
Gao Fei sighed inwardly.
Normal simulation feedback required time to integrate with the flesh, senses, and touch.
But feedback obtained from exceeding physical limits felt innate, requiring no time to blend.
Simply put, feedback from exceeding limits was like Gao Fei having lived through the life of a master chef, possessing all professional skills with muscle memory.
If not for the fact that feedback from exceeding limits could confuse memories and side effects could affect personality.
Gao Fei actually rather enjoyed this feeling.
"Next time, I'll try simulating exceeding limits again, record the whole process with a camera, and see what actually happens. At least I won't be tricked by this damn system."
As Gao Fei sat in front of the piano, muttering to himself, eight or nine parents holding children had already gathered around him.
The parents were queuing because their troublesome children were clamoring to touch the piano.
But upon seeing Gao Fei's peculiar demeanor, they thought he had some mental issues and no one dared to approach him.
Sensing the strange looks from those around him, Gao Fei quickly put away his thoughts.
He found the complete collection of piano sheet music rewarded by the system and selected a simple, cheerful piece.
"Für Elise."
This piano piece was composed by the former piano master Beethoven, originally titled "Bagatelle in A minor," and was created in 1810.
With the skill of a top pianist, Gao Fei merely scanned the sheet music and had already memorized the entire score.
As his fingers began to dance across the keys.
An elegant and joyful melody emanated from the piano, sounding incredibly soothing.
Meanwhile, the surrounding parents thought the young man in a mask and sunglasses was mentally unstable.
Little did they know, the moment the music began, they were all stunned.
Listening for about twenty seconds, the parents' faces showed astonishment, but their eyes held a hint of confusion.
This was because the piano piece the young man was playing was unfamiliar to them; there was almost no similar piano piece in the world.
One of the parents, a high school music teacher, looked at Gao Fei's back and murmured, "I can tell this young man's piano skill is definitely top-notch.
And I've never heard this piano piece before. Did he compose it himself?"
Another parent nearby agreed, "All famous piano pieces from the last century to the present have been uploaded online, but this piece is unheard of. This is the first time I'm hearing it!"
The unruly children didn't understand why their fathers and mothers were surprised and exclaiming, nor did they understand the music.
But in the children's world, listening to Gao Fei play the piano made them feel very joyful.
As the beautiful piano music spread outward, some onlookers and curious passersby stopped to watch.
Those who were knowledgeable stood with their hands behind their backs, closing their eyes to appreciate this piano piece that had never been heard in this world before.
Many others took out their phones and recorded videos of the young man playing the piano.
The first part, with its cheerful and lively melody, concluded.
Through layered progression, the second part of the music presented a stark contrast to the previous section.
The emotional intensity of the music erupted, the melody blazing like fire, filled with passion and determination.
At this moment, Gao Fei, playing the piano, entered a state of self-forgetfulness.
He had completely merged with the simulated feedback from the top pianist.
His fingers flew, his head gently swaying to the music.
As Gao Fei played, an image appeared in his mind.
It was a scene of a man confessing his love to a young girl.
The man, unwavering, expressed his love for the girl, pouring out his ardent emotions.
The piano music gradually accelerated, as if the girl had accepted the man's confession.
At the end of the piece, the melody from the first part reappeared, the music gradually softening, like a pair of lovers gazing into each other's eyes, freezing in the fading music.
"Für Elise," the piece concluded!
The moment the music stopped, thunderous applause erupted.
Gao Fei, still lost in his self-forgetful state, was startled by the applause.
He turned his head and saw a sea of people behind him, adults and children alike, clapping and cheering for his performance.
"Play another one!"
Someone in the crowd shouted.
Others joined in the clamor, urging Gao Fei, wearing glasses and a mask, to play another piece.
Faced with the enthusiastic crowd, Gao Fei was unsure whether to stay or leave.
Finally, he sat back down at the piano and, after playing "Row, Row, Row Your Boat," he nodded apologetically and left.
Several parents who were knowledgeable even followed him outside the shopping mall, offering to pay a high price for him to become their child's piano teacher.
Some wanted to hire him as a resident pianist in schools and shops, offering a high monthly salary of twenty thousand yuan.
Gao Fei politely declined all their invitations.
Just as he was about to hail a taxi to leave, a man in a casual suit suddenly stopped him.
The man took out a business card from his pocket and said, "Hello, young man. My name is Lang Yuan, and I am a pianist in China.
The piano skill you just displayed is extraordinary.
May I ask if you have any time in March? I would like to invite you to my concert."
"Thank you for the compliment.
However, I have school in March and cannot attend your concert. I apologize."
Gao Fei didn't recognize the pianist Lang Yuan who had suddenly appeared.
After accepting the business card and declining, he got into a car and hurried away from the shopping center.
He had only come today to verify the different feedback from the simulator. He hadn't expected two piano pieces to attract so many invitations.
Lang Yuan, who had been refused, did not seem displeased. Instead, he watched the departing taxi, nodding occasionally.
His young female assistant frowned and whispered, "Teacher Lang, I didn't expect that young man to refuse your invitation."
"Artists make decisions based on their moods, especially a young man of such talent."
"Is he very good?"
"His piano skills are above mine. He is a very talented genius.
Moreover, I have never heard the two piano pieces he played just now. They must be his own compositions.
The first piano piece is the most beautiful and story-rich piano piece I have ever heard!"
Lang Yuan gave a high evaluation and instructed his assistant, "Judging by his accent, he is likely from Fengyun City.
Go to the Performing Arts Association and ask if there is this young man in the association. Tell them I want to make friends with him!"
"Understood!"
While Lang Yuan was inquiring about the person.
The video of Gao Fei playing the piano with his back to the camera was uploaded online.