Mina’s piano skills had progressed again. With such talent, she was bound to reach the realm of piano masters within ten years!
After Mina finished her performance, Louis couldn't help but applaud.
He could naturally see that Mina's technique and emotional expression had already reached the standard of a concert pianist.
Furthermore, he held Mina in very high regard, stating she could become a piano master within ten years. This meant that at forty, Mina might achieve the same level as Louis!
However, even if she reached Louis's level, she still wouldn't be able to surpass him. After all, Louis's piano playing had already surpassed that of ordinary masters, and he had written countless piano pieces. His status in the piano world was unmatched.
"This cool beauty is a perfect match for me!"
The speaker was the Korean producer Kim Sung-hyun.
Of course, countless others shared his thought, but he was the first to voice it.
The people around didn't think he was shameless.
After all, besides being a producer, Kim Sung-hyun's brother was the CEO of Korea's largest entertainment company.
Such chaebols held a very high status in Korea, and pairing him with Mina was indeed not something to dismiss.
After Mina finished her performance.
Kim Sung-hyun stood up.
He surprisingly pulled out a rose from his pocket, and without anyone knowing where it came from, he walked directly towards Mina.
"Miss Mina, the piano piece just now captivated me." He approached Mina and bowed slightly, very gentlemanly.
However, Mina only paused for half a second before walking past him, completely treating him as if he were air.
Kim Sung-hyun felt no embarrassment from being rejected. He watched Mina's retreating figure and said loudly, "From today onwards, Miss Mina's knight will only be me!"
The surrounding onlookers gained a new understanding of Kim Sung-hyun's thick skin.
Such seasoned players in matters of the heart were truly terrifying!
"This guy has such thick skin!" Lin Yanyu, who quite enjoyed the cocktails here, had drunk a little more, her cheeks now flushed and quite endearing.
"He's Korean, not surprising."
Su Yu was more surprised that Mina would appear here. He hadn't expected the singer from Britain to be Mina.
When he left, he had bid farewell to the aloof foreign girl, and she had smiled, saying they would meet again soon.
He had found it somewhat inexplicable at the time.
Now, he finally understood why she had said those words.
...
Next, the Japanese producer Miyamoto Sawa took the stage. His piano level was not as good as Mina's, but he was also at a performance level.
However, because his piano piece was very good, he received special praise from Louis.
Such a performance was enough to set him apart from the other producers. After all, for producers, the most valued skill was songwriting. Piano pieces were even more difficult than songwriting, as piano pieces only had melodies. To express the ideas within a song through melody would surely be much harder than with a song.
After Miyamoto Sawa finished his performance, it was Sean from the United States' turn.
"It's all Mina's fault!" Sean, who had wanted to showcase his skills, looked at Mina with great frustration.
His level was similar to Mina's. If he had performed now, he would have definitely stunned the entire audience.
But because Mina had performed first, his current performance had lost much of its impact.
Coupled with the fact that he had always been the center of attention, everyone had high expectations for him. However, after his performance, the shock he delivered was not significant.
The contrast was immediately apparent.
"Sean isn't good enough. His composition wasn't stunning, and his technique is similar to Mina's."
"It's not that Sean isn't good enough, it's that Mina is too amazing!"
"Only Kim Sung-hyun and Ting Yu are left. Let's see if these two can bring any surprises."
"An unlearned rich second generation, and a producer from the Chinese music scene. What surprises could they possibly bring?"
As everyone was discussing.
Kim Sung-hyun smiled.
"Heh heh, this is the moment I've been waiting for!" Although Kim Sung-hyun appeared infatuated with Mina, his focus had been on observing Sean.
When Sean came down, he feared that Ting Yu from China would snatch his spot, so he quickly walked onto the stage.
"Although my piano skills aren't as good as mine, they're passable," he said, continuing to subtly flaunt his wealth.
Just as everyone was mocking him as just a nouveau riche,
He placed his hands on the keys.
The melody began, and the expressions on everyone's faces gradually changed.
Even the piano master Louis showed a look of surprise.
Who would have thought that such a thick-skinned nouveau riche would have such profound attainments in piano?
Moreover, his fluid playing and the extremely high quality of his original piano piece created a huge sense of contrast for everyone!
"Is this guy playing the fool to catch the tiger?" Even Su Yu was somewhat surprised.
The contrast between his previous behavior and his current performance was too great. If he had done it intentionally, then this Kim Sung-hyun was no simple person.
Seeing Kim Sung-hyun playing the piano with a look of intoxication, Su Yu suddenly thought of someone.
Shen Jinghong also enjoyed playing the fool to catch the tiger, but because he encountered Su Yu, he had never succeeded.
This Kim Sung-hyun's act of playing the fool to catch the tiger seemed very successful this time.
Unfortunately, he had also encountered Su Yu.
...
Admittedly, Kim Sung-hyun’s piano attainments were extremely high. In terms of detail, he had even surpassed Mina, and his original composition surpassed that of the British artist. Both received high praise from Louis.
Even Mina, after hearing Louis's critique, glanced at Kim Sung-hyun again.
As their eyes met, Kim Sung-hyun smiled triumphantly, "Hahaha, I could play world-famous pieces at the age of four."
His words immediately made everyone exclaim that he had shown off, and no one dared to underestimate him anymore.
There were many intelligent people present who knew this person was a cunning old fox. He knew who the focus of the event was and how to seize that focus.
Sean's impatience in going on stage to perform earlier had completely played into Kim Sung-hyun's hands.
Now, with this performance, Kim Sung-hyun was presented as wealthy, powerful, and talented. Apart from a slight air of a playboy, he was otherwise perfect.
However, playboy behavior didn't seem to be a drawback in the eyes of many girls.
"Kim Sung-hyun, I love you!"
"Ahhh! As expected of our Korean oppa, he's so amazing!"
"This Korean actually stole the spotlight from Sean and Ting Yu!"
"Sean getting the spotlight is normal. Ting Yu is only famous because of Morita. The two are not comparable at all."
"I must say, his performance was clearly planned. He first made everyone misunderstand that he knew nothing, and then used his skill to surprise everyone. Such a contrast is indeed maddening."
"Finally, only the Chinese producer is left, right?"
"I declare that the most dazzling presence at tonight's reception is our Korean Kim Sung-hyun oppa!!"
Kim Sung-hyun smiled triumphantly.
He winked provocatively at Su Yu.
Everyone followed his gaze and looked at Su Yu.
Instantly, the noisy chatter in the venue gradually died down.
Seeing this, Su Yu's lips curved into a slight smile.
"Go Su Su!" Lin Yanyu, slightly tipsy from drinking, stood on tiptoe and kissed Su Yu lightly on the lips, saying with a hazy gaze.
"Sit tight. After I finish playing, we'll go home." Su Yu pinched her slightly flushed cheek and said dotingly.
Their affectionate gestures once again caused a stir in the venue.
Amidst the clamor, Su Yu walked towards the piano on the stage.
"Next, let us all enjoy the piano performance brought to us by the Chinese producer Ting Yu!"
The host's voice fell.
Su Yu sat down in front of the piano.
His long fingers brushed across the keys.
A melodious and tranquil melody began to play.
"Another nocturne?" Louis's eyebrows shot up.
From just a few simple notes, it was evident that it was in the form of a nocturne. However, such a piano piece heavily tested the performer's control over the piano's timbre.
So, did this Chinese producer, Ting Yu, have the strength in this area?
After listening to the first few notes, Louis's heart began to race, because he realized that this Chinese person named Ting Yu was very extraordinary!
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ps: I've had relatives and friends getting married and celebrating birthdays these past few days, and I've been on the road every day. I can only manage two updates. I hope everyone understands.