Chapter 46 Unrestrained and Arrogant Improvisation

"Next, please welcome the representative from Xiazhou to the stage."

Xiazhou!

Almost instantly, all eyes in the room turned to the Xiazhou delegation.

Henry and others had a mocking look in their eyes.

They seemed eager to see Song Jun and his entourage make a fool of themselves on the stage of the Golden Hall.

Song Jun and his men were on pins and needles; they had long lost their initial ambition.

The international pianists who had previously taken the stage had repeatedly shattered their pride and confidence.

On the stage, the white piano that they once regarded as their faith has now become a hot potato.

Looking at their lifeless comrades, the Song soldiers didn't blame them for retreating in the face of battle.

But as a representative, he had to stand up and shoulder the responsibility.

Even if it means ending a pianist's career!

Because he is the only fig leaf left in Xiazhou.

He did this not for personal gain, but for the greater good.

He wanted to defend the last remaining dignity of the Xiazhou piano!

Just as Song Jun was about to get up, he noticed a young man's back stepping onto the steps leading to the stage in full view of everyone.

who is he?

Song Jun and his companions all looked at the young man walking onto the stage with puzzlement.

Only when he looked towards the Xiazhou Art Association and saw Xu Hongzhuo nod slightly at him did his clenched fist relax.

His tense nerves relaxed, and the immense pressure began to dissipate.

At this moment, the Song army did not know whether to be happy or sad.

Looking at the young people on the stage, I felt a mix of emotions.

Not only Song Jun, but also the other members of the Xia Prefecture delegation felt uneasy.

They felt guilty. If they had been able to muster the courage to stand up, why would they have let a young man shoulder this heavy burden for them?

Standing on the stage, facing dozens of gazes, Lin Rui's body trembled slightly.

The improvement in his health stats greatly improved his physical condition, but the aftereffects from his previous life did not disappear.

The pressure of being watched still instilled fear in him, making him want to escape far away.

However, he had to suppress his fear.

He never considered himself a saint who pitied the world.

But whether in his past life or this one, he has a set of principles he must uphold.

The rise and fall of a nation is the responsibility of every citizen!

Standing on this stage requires courage.

Defending national dignity requires even more courage!

Therefore, when Xu Hongzhuo earnestly asked him to serve as the representative of Xiazhou, he did not hesitate.

Simply because he loves this land beneath his feet, loves it deeply.

"It was unexpected that he would start."

"It seems that the Xiazhou Arts Association also noticed that their delegation was not in good condition, which is why they changed the order of appearance at the last minute."

"So what? It doesn't change the outcome at all."

"Don't be careless. This young man is capable; otherwise, he wouldn't have been valued by Master Christie."

"This young man is indeed quite talented to be able to write 'Flight of the Bumblebee'."

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At this moment, everyone's attention was no longer on the Xiazhou delegation, but rather on Lin Rui on the stage.

Christie was somewhat surprised when Lin Rui was called away during the meal, but she didn't think much of it at the time.

At that moment, she glanced meaningfully at Xu Hongzhuo.

Zhao Wanwan, on the other hand, was a little nervous. As a native of Xiazhou, she was well aware of the deep-rooted anti-Xiazhou sentiment among international pianists.

Therefore, she could better understand the immense pressure that Lin Rui, who carried the honor of Xiazhou on the stage, was under!

"Keep going! You can do it!"

Zhao Wanwan clenched her small hands, secretly cheering Lin Rui on.

Not only her, but everyone could see Lin Rui's nervousness; even his movements while playing the zither were unusually stiff.

Song Jun's eyes reddened, and he felt extremely guilty. His comrades were also filled with shame.

Because of their cowardice and inaction, the pressure that should have been borne by them was dumped on a young man who was not even twenty years old.

At this moment, they felt utterly ashamed!

Xu Hongzhuo and other high-ranking members of the Xiazhou Art Association were also embarrassed, and their gazes toward Lin Rui were filled with guilt.

If possible, they would never want to put such a heavy burden on the shoulders of a young man.

But they were caught in a dilemma, with no other choice!

On the contrary, Lin Rui was indeed overwhelmed by the pressure.

But these pressures are not the sense of responsibility that outsiders perceive them to be, but rather the lingering effects of a past life.

He tried adjusting his body angle, but no matter how he adjusted it, he felt strange being stared at.

Sensing the commotion from below the stage, Lin Rui knew he had lingered on stage for too long.

I might as well just grit my teeth and take the plunge!

"Since we can't avoid it, we might as well close our eyes and get out of sight, out of mind!"