While Xiang Shao played, he couldn't help but glance at Qin Lan, his gaze full of deep affection.
Unfortunately, even though Xiang Shao was moved by his own performance, Qin Lan remained indifferent!
"Be together! Be together!"
From the crowd below, someone shouted.
Immediately, the entire crowd gathered below the high platform started to clamor, all chanting "Be together!"
Damn it!
Ye Fei was fine not seeing this, but as soon as he did, he was displeased.
These bastards were treating him, her fiancé, like air!
Time ticked by.
After an unknown period, the piano piece finally came to a gentle close.
Xiang Shao stood on the high platform, his eyes fixed on Qin Lan, his gaze filled with endless tenderness.
"I apologize, Brother Ye Fei. Seeing Xiao Lan with a fiancé made me feel a bit melancholic, so I just played a piece to commemorate and reflect.
"I wonder, Brother Ye Fei, what do you think of my piano performance?"
At this moment, Xiang Shao raised his hand and gestured downwards.
Instantly, the entire venue fell silent.
Then, Xiang Shao, feigning sincerity, shifted his gaze to Ye Fei and asked.
At this moment, it was clear to everyone that Xiang Shao intended to humiliate Ye Fei!
If Ye Fei said it wasn't good, it would imply he couldn't play.
If he said it was good, wouldn't that be an even bigger blow to his ego?
After all, Xiang Shao was pursuing Qin Lan right in front of him.
This would make Ye Fei seem like a useless good-for-nothing, completely incapable of anything!
It was understandable. Seeing one's own woman being intensely pursued right under his nose, and even being completely ignored.
What else could such a man be but a good-for-nothing, a useless fellow?
"Does Brother Xiang want to hear the truth or a lie?"
Ye Fei's gaze fell upon Xiang Shao, and he suddenly asked with a serious expression.
"Uh..."
Xiang Shao was taken aback by Ye Fei's sudden question, his expression freezing.
Then, Xiang Shao looked at Ye Fei and said, "Brother Ye Fei, are you joking? Of course, I want to hear the truth."
"If you want the truth, then I'll be honest. Brother Xiang, please don't be angry. In my opinion, the piano piece you just played was like a pile of... dung. Awful."
Ye Fei spoke, and his words made everyone present widen their eyes.
"Ye Fei, you..."
Even Qin Lan, standing beside him, turned her head abruptly to look at Ye Fei, wanting to say something.
"You truly are strange! You say Brother Xiang's piece was like dung, but can you even play it yourself?"
Wang Tingting couldn't help but retort angrily at Ye Fei's words!
Frankly, she wasn't particularly fond of Xiang Shao either!
But she had to admit that Xiang Shao, as one of the Four Young Masters of Jiangdong, was recognized by many for his talent!
Especially in carving and piano playing!
Of course, it seemed his carving talent was incomparable to Ye Fei, the monster, not even as good as a pile of dung.
But just because his carving was far inferior to Ye Fei's, it didn't mean his piano skills were also lacking!
At a young age, in his early twenties, he had already reached the level of an eighth-grade master!
To be honest, even though his performance was overly sentimental,
It had to be said that paired with the piano music and his soft humming, even Wang Tingting was moved.
Yet, in this situation, Ye Fei directly declared his playing was like dung!
Was this arrogance, or ignorant conceit?
Did it mean that the more incapable a man was, the more he liked to sourly slander others?
"Heh heh! Brother Ye Fei is straightforward, I like that about him!"
At this moment, Xiang Shao, upon hearing Ye Fei's words, not only wasn't angry but burst into laughter.
He had been planning how to regain face and humiliate Ye Fei.
Unexpectedly, Ye Fei, understanding his feelings so well, walked right into his trap!
"Looking at Brother Ye Fei, his tone... he must also be skilled in playing the piano, right?"
At this moment, Xiang Shao spoke again before Ye Fei could.
"Uh... I know a little."
Ye Fei replied humbly once more.
His tone was exactly the same as when Xiang Shao had asked about his carving skills earlier.
"..."
Qin Lan and Wang Tingting on the side were rendered speechless.
Could this guy actually play the piano?
Why were they so unconvinced!
Moreover, even if he could play, could he reach Xiang Shao's level of skill?
After all, Xiang Shao was an eighth-grade pianist!
Let alone in Jiangdong, even in larger cities, among peers of the same age, he was a rare genius!
"Hahaha! Brother Ye Fei, you're too humble, too humble!"
"Earlier, when Brother Ye Fei spoke of carving, he was also this humble, yet the carving artistry he displayed blinded my dog eyes!"
"And now, with Brother Ye Fei saying this, his piano skills must also be at a heaven-shattering, earth-shattering level!"
"Perhaps, Brother Ye Fei is a true master, a tenth-grade piano master!"
Xiang Shao began to flatter Ye Fei.
He praised Ye Fei highly, because only then... would he fall harder when he stumbled!
"Come, come! Today, Brother Ye Fei and I hit it off immediately, it feels like we've known each other for ages! Since Brother Ye Fei also loves piano, how about you perform a piece for everyone?"
Xiang Shao's gaze fell on Ye Fei, and without much further ado, he directly proposed.
"No, no, no, I really only know a little..."
Ye Fei waved his hands repeatedly, hurriedly saying to Xiang Shao.
"Brother Ye Fei, you're being too modest! The more you act this way, the more it shows how amazing your piano playing is!"
Seeing Ye Fei wave his hands repeatedly with a look of "panic," Xiang Shao's smile widened even further.
Then, he stepped down from the high platform and, regardless of Ye Fei's consent, pushed Ye Fei forward!
How could Xiang Shao pass up such an opportunity to regain face and humiliate this rascal Ye Fei?
Later, when Ye Fei's performance was a mess, he could properly mock and ridicule him.
"This... alright, alright. Although I only know a little bit, since Brother Xiang has said so, it wouldn't be right if I didn't show something."
Ye Fei put on an expression of difficulty, and finally sighed as he spoke.
Then, Ye Fei seemed a bit uneasy and immediately said to Xiang Shao and the crowd, "Everyone, please don't laugh if I don't play well later."
"It's alright, it's alright, Brother Ye Fei, please play. Even if it's unbearable to listen to, I absolutely won't laugh!"
Xiang Shao waved his hand and promised Ye Fei.
The others present also echoed in agreement.
However, their gazes towards Ye Fei were as if they were looking at an idiot!
Not laugh?
As if! Of course, they couldn't show it at this moment.
"Brother Ye Fei, how about we make another bet?"
Just as Ye Fei sat down on the stool where Xiang Shao had just played, rubbed his hands, and was about to nervously begin playing, Xiang Shao suddenly spoke.
"Hmm?"
Ye Fei's expression froze upon hearing Xiang Shao's words.
Then, Ye Fei turned to look at him, "Brother Xiang, why do you want to bet again?"
"You said last time was a joke... No bet, no bet..."
Before Xiang Shao could speak, Ye Fei waved his hands repeatedly, expressing his stance.
"Brother Ye Fei, last time was a joke, but this time I'm serious!"
Xiang Shao immediately withdrew his smile and spoke to Ye Fei with a serious expression.
"Serious? What are we betting on?"
Ye Fei looked at Xiang Shao, feigning confusion.
"The stakes are the same as before. If you win, I'll call you Grandpa three times. If you lose, you'll leave Qin Lan."
Xiang Shao narrowed his eyes slightly, looking at Ye Fei, and said in a low voice.
Xiang Shao simply didn't believe that just as Ye Fei could surpass him in carving, he could also be more skilled in piano!
Earlier, Xiang Shao had carefully observed Ye Fei's expression and demeanor.
This guy didn't seem like a genius in this area at all; otherwise, he wouldn't be so nervous!