Chapter 65: Is this an official announcement?
One of the elderly men sitting in the very front center smiled faintly.
That brat, he came over earlier and told me he wanted to participate in some kind of performance.
He was shocked.
I've never heard him say that he's interested in this.
It turns out it was all for the sake of pursuing a girl.
No wonder he had a falling out with his father over the marriage proposal.
He was angry when the topic came up.
He never imagined that his wise and sagacious son would be so disappointing and unable to distinguish right from wrong.
What is the status of the He family?
Why would we need a marriage alliance to solidify our relationship?
This is an absolute humiliation to him!
The couple had secretly made arrangements behind his back, so it's no wonder he was angry.
Thinking of this, he sighed.
From a young age, they felt indebted to Jinjin.
If it weren't for their negligence, he wouldn't have been left to wander outside for a month.
The daughter-in-law even went so far as to adopt a child from an orphanage without informing the family first.
He just thought it was absurd!
No matter how angry you are, it's no use; the child is innocent.
They can only hope to find their grandson soon.
Fortunately, heaven favored the He family.
The child was found, but he was no longer close to them.
Over the years, he has been trying to make it up to him, and now that so many years have passed, the child is much closer to him.
But with his parents, or...
He shook his head and stopped thinking about it.
Well, with the He family protecting this child, he can rest assured.
He slowly raised his eyes and looked at the center of the stage.
The lights suddenly shifted, and a cold white beam of light slowly focused on the stage entrance. The moment Song Shiyi and He Jinzhao walked side by side, the noise in the entire venue suddenly fell silent for a beat.
She wore a champagne-colored short dress with a neat and exquisitely tailored hem, the length of which just reached below the knee, revealing her slender and straight calves.
As she walks, the skirt sways gently with her steps, and the tiny rhinestones adorning the neckline and hem refract starlight.
The dress features a simple off-the-shoulder design that accentuates the smooth and graceful lines of the shoulders and neck. The waistline is cleverly cinched, outlining a slender yet graceful figure.
Her long hair was loosely tied into a low bun, with two wisps of hair hanging down by her temples, which softened the features of her small face.
Her eyes and brows were clear as obsidian immersed in warm water, with the corners of her eyes slightly upturned, conveying a sense of composure and liveliness.
Beside him, He Jinzhao was dressed simply yet with great style. His white shirt was ironed flat and wrinkle-free, with a loose black bow tie at the collar and the cuffs casually rolled up to his forearms, revealing his well-defined wrists.
The dark gray suit trousers he wore were sharply tailored, perfectly fitting his tall and slender figure, making his legs appear long and straight, and his shoulders and back as upright as a pine tree.
His hair was styled casually and naturally, with wisps of hair hanging loosely over his forehead, and his handsome features were tinged with a lazy air.
His eyes drooped slightly at the corners, his gaze swept across the room casually, and the corners of his lips curled into a relaxed smile.
The two didn't exchange many words, only glanced at each other, and then each sat down in their own seats.
He Jinzhao lazily sat down at the piano, his fingertips casually resting on the black and white keys. His eyes swept over Song Shiyi, who was playing the piano beside him, and a relaxed smile appeared on his lips.
Song Shiyi had already adjusted the shoulder rest of the cello, his left hand lightly pressing the strings, his right hand holding the bow suspended above the body of the cello, his expression calm and his breath steady.
As He Jinzhao lightly lifted his fingertips, a series of clear and melodious piano notes flowed out slowly, with just the right amount of soothingness. The music was unhurried, gentle, and lingering.
His wrists rose and fell relaxedly, his fingertips lightly touching the keys. Without any deliberate force, he made every note full and clear, with a faint lingering resonance at the end, quietly setting the mood.
Just as everyone was immersed in the melodious music, Song Shiyi gently lowered her bow, and the cello's rich and lingering tone suddenly rang out, perfectly echoing the clear and melodious sound of the piano.
Her posture was upright yet not stiff, her bowing movements were smooth and elegant, her left arm was slightly raised, and her fingers moved flexibly on the strings, sometimes pressing lightly, sometimes sliding, interpreting the main melody with deep emotion without being deliberate.
The piano music is like aged wine, carrying the warmth of time, and like a soft murmur, telling of the tenderness hidden in time. It intertwines with the piano accompaniment without the slightest disharmony.
The two worked together so well that it seemed they didn't need to say a word.
One is high and one is low.
One is clear, the other is pure.
Like close friends who have walked side by side through the years, they understand and resonate with each other.
He occasionally glanced up, his gaze casually falling on Song Shiyi, yet with an almost imperceptible focus.
Song Shiyi was completely immersed in the music, her eyelids slightly lowered.
The interplay of piano music seemed to draw everyone present into a gentle moment.
There is no noise, no restlessness, only the peaceful tranquility of life.
The melody of the interlude gradually fades, and the piano notes become increasingly gentle, like raindrops slowly dissipating into the air.
Song Shiyi's bow strokes slowed down, the last note lingering and gentle. As the bow was gently lifted, the lingering sound intertwined with the piano's final note, slowly dissipating on the stage.
The stage fell silent for a moment, with only the lingering sound of the piano filling the air.
A moment later, thunderous applause erupted throughout the venue. Everyone in the audience was filled with fascination and admiration, their eyes fixed on the two people on the stage.
"Holy crap!! I'm someone who doesn't understand music, and I actually listened to that?!"
"Holy crap, the atmosphere is amazing! These two on stage look like a painting."
"I can't believe it, who filmed this video? It's perfect for listening to when I have insomnia."
"Agreed, I even feel they're better than Ji Siyu's group!"
"I don't think there's anything to compare. They were both excellent performances. Just applaud!"
"That's right."
Si Yue's eyes were filled with amazement, "My god, your brother's piano skills are amazing."
Xie Lin glanced at her and sold He Jinzhao out without hesitation.
"It's alright, he only learned it specifically for your best friend."
He couldn't help but complain about it whenever it came up.
"It's one thing for him to learn, but he also insists on making me listen to him. I'm so sick of hearing his awful voice every day."
He glanced at the people on stage again and snorted, "Now, they're barely passable."
Si Yue stroked her chin. "There's such a thing?"
"I've always known that Yi-Yi is an amazing cellist, but I never expected her to play the piano so well. It's true that people who are well-matched can make anything work!"
Xie Lin glanced at her. "What about those who aren't a good match?"
Without thinking, Si Yue blurted out, "Then we'll definitely argue as soon as we meet, and we'll hate each other."
She even gave an example, "like the two of us."
Xie Lin: "..."
He twitched the corner of his lips, clearly not wanting to talk to her anymore.
Suddenly, a deafening scream erupted from the surrounding area.
"Holy crap! What is He Jinchao doing?"
"He he he he he!!!"
"Oh my god! It's great! I love it! Give me more!"
"Is this an official announcement? Right, right?"
"This kid, is he doing this on purpose? So cunning!"
"No way? My sweet and soft little sister was just kidnapped like that?"
"..."
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