By this time, Ji Qingqing had calmed down. When she opened her eyes again, all her restlessness and arrogance had vanished, leaving only a calm as still as a deep pool.
Qin Sheng noticed this and gave her a second look, but the next moment, when the violin music started, Qin Sheng's gaze changed.
The music was still the melodious and bright sound of the violin, but as the performance progressed, it felt as if a painting was unfolding before people's eyes, being gradually colored with various colors, and the content was constantly being filled in, finally presenting everyone with a richly colored landscape painting.
At this point, no one cared about Ji Qingqing's superb skills in vibrato, harmonics, plucking, and separate bowing; everyone was completely immersed in the classical music that blended Chinese and Western elements.
As the piece drew to a close, Ji Qingqing finished with a skillful strumming technique, which immediately drew enthusiastic applause, with some people even letting out a soft shout.
Ji Qingqing responded with a reserved smile.
Before playing this piece, she hesitated. In her opinion, it was only to deal with Qin Sheng, and there was no need to bring out this piece that even she was amazed by.
But at this moment, listening to the enthusiastic discussions and praises around her, Ji Qingqing felt that her decision couldn't have been more correct!
Indeed, Qin Sheng alone is certainly not worthy of this piece, but you should know that even without the bet, this performance is an excellent opportunity for her!
If she can make a name for herself at this banquet, her status in the family will definitely be significantly elevated!
Most importantly, she noticed that Qin Shi'an, the second young master of the Qin family who rarely makes an appearance, was also at today's banquet.
If she could get his attention, why would she need to chase after Qiao Yihan all the time?
That's right, Ji Qingqing didn't actually like Qiao Yihan as much as she showed; in the end, it was just driven by self-interest.
It's true that Qiao Yihan has outstanding personal qualities, but the main reason why he is regarded as "the most desirable young master of a wealthy family in Ancheng" is because he is the only son of the Qiao family.
Both being young masters from wealthy families, the Qin family not only has two branches, the eldest Qin master and the second Qin master, but the second Qin master also has three sons. Naturally, the Qin family's future assets will be dispersed, making it far less than the Qiao family, which will be entirely inherited by Qiao Yihan.
But it doesn't matter, Ji Qingqing felt that just looking at Qin Shi'an's face was enough to make up for this shortcoming.
As for money, enough is enough. The Qin family can't skimp on her food and expenses. Isn't marrying the rising star of Wall Street, the Second Young Master Qin, more prestigious than marrying Qiao Yihan?
By the way, we can also take a beating to Qin Sheng, that little slut who keeps catching fish everywhere just because she's a little bit prettier than others!
Ji Qingqing felt increasingly pleased with herself and couldn't help but cast a shy glance at Qin Shi'an.
Qin Shi'an: "..."
It's a complicated situation.
Qin Sheng also felt it was hard to put into words, and her already clenched fingers tightened even more.
"Where did this piece of music come from?" Qin Sheng looked up at Ji Qingqing.
Ji Qingqing was stunned for a moment, then immediately straightened her back: "Of course I created it!"
Qin Sheng gave her a deep look, and after a moment, nodded: "That's good."
Then he stepped forward and took the violin from Ji Qingqing's hands.
Without saying a word, he immediately began to play.
The familiar melody played again, and everyone was stunned.
If the music played by Ji Qingqing before showed everyone a scroll of ancient and elegant landscape painting, then what is presented to everyone at this moment is a truly magnificent feast of mountains and rivers!
Layer upon layer of dark, towering mountains, rushing, roaring silver rivers, yellow sand filling the sky, and a clear blue sky—people felt as if countless scenes were rushing past their eyes, until at a certain moment, the music suddenly slowed down, and a thin stream flowed through the mountain ravine, eventually merging into a seemingly endless sea.
The music stopped abruptly.
People were so captivated by the magnificent scenery that they couldn't shake it off for a long time.
Until the girl's cool voice rang out: "One song, one end, pay up."
Ji Qingqing: "..."
Everyone: "..."
It was a bit disappointing, but no one questioned Qin Sheng's victory. Even Ji Qingqing herself couldn't find a reason to disagree, but she didn't immediately pay as promised.
Ji Qingqing's face was extremely pale. She stared intently at Qin Sheng: "How do you know this piece?!"
Qin Sheng said calmly, "Didn't you just play this? Consider it as me learning it from you."
Ji Qingqing's complexion did not improve at all; in fact, it became even worse.
To be precise, it was embarrassing.
Qin Sheng played the same piece as her, but not exactly the same.
Compared to hers, Qin Sheng's music is more refined and complete, making up for many shortcomings in details, and expressing a much richer and more delicate emotional picture.
To put it more bluntly, her performance was like a draft, while Qin Sheng's performance was a revised version of that draft, which is how the magnificent landscape was finally presented.
...Just consider it as her learning on the spot.
The phrase "just consider" is incredibly ironic.
Especially since not long ago she asserted that this was a piece she composed herself.
Qin Sheng's performance was like a resounding slap across her face, leaving her utterly ashamed and humiliated!
Ji Qingqing's face turned pale and then suddenly she gritted her teeth and said, "I can't give you this money right now!"
Qin Sheng's eyes narrowed: "Hmm?"
His slightly raised tone carried a hint of danger.
Ji Qingqing unconsciously took a step back, but did not give in. She continued, "I happen to have three original pieces on hand. Let's continue the competition. I'll go first. If you can learn to play them on the spot, I'll give you double the bet!"
Qin Sheng glanced at her, a hint of doubt in his eyes: "Eighty million, can you come up with that?"
Ji Qingqing: "..."
Is this the key point?
But believe it or not, she really couldn't come up with it...
The Ji family could afford it, but she was just one of the many young ladies and gentlemen in the Ji family. Even if she was more favored than others, her monthly living expenses would only be around one million. In addition, with the money she earned from her own small business, she would at most have two or three million.
Eighty million is more than she could save up in several years without eating or drinking. Given her habit of spending all her money, let alone eighty million, she would actually only have less than twenty million on her at all.
Qin Sheng saw through it and immediately said, "I'm not interested in competing anymore. I'm not interested in doubling or anything like that. Just give me what's rightfully mine."
Ji Qingqing's face turned red and then pale. As she watched Qin Sheng return the violin to the violinist, she finally couldn't hold back anymore.
She glared fiercely at Qin Sheng: "I own 5% of the Ji family's shares. If you can beat me in the next three matches, I'll..."
"You're just giving me these 5% of the shares as payment?"
Ji Qingqing, who was about to offer her two points, said: "...Five won't do, three at most."
Qin Sheng twitched her fingertips: "Okay."
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