Even after the last note from the three singers faded, the lingering sound still resonated...
After a long while, Li Yaosen and Lan Jingyan finally dared to applaud.
"It was truly breathtaking! Luo Luo started off with such fierce energy, and the subsequent ensemble was so powerful that it felt like I was trapped in an ambush! Amazing! Luo Luo, I know how skilled your grandma and aunt are, but you've surprised me so much! Is this what you meant by 'knowing a little bit'? 'Not very proficient'? You're being too modest! And you just said your favorite instruments are the guqin, guzheng, and konghou, and the pipa isn't even your favorite, yet you can play them all like this. I can't even imagine how many others you can play!"
Li Yaosen didn't even care whether he could catch his breath or not, and blurted out all his amazement in one breath!
He couldn't praise Yan Xiluo enough; he was at a loss for words!
"I was also very surprised! If I didn't know that Luo Luo is humble and low-key, I would have really thought she was at Versailles! She is truly a master! When I heard Luo Luo play, I almost forgot about the ensemble. I just wanted to quietly enjoy it from the sidelines."
Zhang Yiting was still in shock for a long time. If she hadn't had this skill, she didn't know how many notes she would have played wrong!
"Yes, yes! Grandma almost forgot about the ensemble too. The opening was so intense, full of murderous intent and a sense of impending crisis. It was so oppressive and thrilling!"
She wasn't exaggerating; very few people can play "Ambush from Ten Sides" on the pipa like that!
When she mentioned "Ambush from Ten Sides," she felt that playing it on the pipa best showcased a person's skill. She wanted to see how good Yan Xiluo was, but little did she expect that this was what she meant by "not skilled"...
"Besides 'absolutely amazing,' I can't think of any other word to describe or praise it... This is also the first time I've heard Luo Luo perform, a duet by her grandmother and aunt. I've never even heard her play solo before. I feel like I've saved on a ticket!"
If this video were shown to Lan Weikun and Deng Ling, he reckoned the two elders would immediately start nagging him to bring Yan Xiluo home for dinner!
They love watching Yan Xiluo "show off her skills"!
"Hehe... You're all too kind, but thank you all for such kind words, I'm very happy!"
Perhaps this is the "mother's love" filter?
She didn't think she was that great. She had seen people who were better than her. She was probably only second or third at best.
"Grandma's guqin playing is the best I've ever heard! If Grandma were to compete, she would definitely be the champion! My aunt's guzheng playing is truly the skill that Grandma said only those who win championships for several consecutive years can achieve!"
If the babies hadn't been switched at birth, her life would be much more colorful, right?
Growing up in such a scholarly family, and having so many interesting stories to tell, the library is full of treasures!
And they're all things she likes!
"My precious granddaughter has such a sweet tongue, it's like it's been coated with honey!"
Hearing Yan Xiluo praise her made Si Yaqin feel more accomplished than when she was praised by others!
"Yes! Luo Luo has a sweet tongue! Auntie isn't what she used to be!"
Zhang Yiting also had a big smile on her face, and she was very happy inside!
"Luo Luo just said she likes the konghou? Could you play a tune for her? No one in our family has ever used this konghou before! It's just been kept as a collection. Your mother is good at playing the yangqin."
Lai Yiu-sum was still not satisfied and hadn't heard enough. It was so soothing to the ears that he felt goosebumps and his acupoints were activated!
However, he was right about one thing: the konghou had always been kept in a collection and had never been played. He really wanted to hear the konghou's tone.
"Okay, if Grandpa wants to hear it, of course he can!"
Yan Xiluo agreed readily! She was quite confident about the konghou!
"Jingyan, your grandma said you can play the xiao (vertical bamboo flute)? Would you like to play a duet with Luoluo? Grandma will record it for you."
Si Yaqin winked at Lan Jingyan playfully, as if to say, "Grandma is giving you the chance!"
She just wants to ship them online! We don't usually see the two of them being affectionate when she's not in City A, and now that they're leaving, she has to go all out!
Lan Jingyan can play the flute? This made Yan Xiluo lose control of her expression; her left eyebrow furrowed, and the left corner of her mouth turned up in a grin...
She looked on in disbelief; she hadn’t expected her fiancé to be so talented!
He was saying before that he wasn't good enough for her, but that was all a lie. He clearly had a whole bunch of skills up his sleeve!
Seeing Yan Xiluo's quirky and mischievous demeanor, Lan Jingyan couldn't help but give her a look...
Lan Jingyan: What kind of expression is that?
Yan Xiluo: That's the expression!
Lan Jingyan: Do you think I don't look like someone who can play the xiao (vertical flute)?
Yan Xiluo: Of course!
Lan Jingyan: Then you can enjoy it in a bit!
"Great, Grandma, I'm really interested too!"
Lan Jingyan childishly looked at Yan Xiluo and made a face.
Yan Xiluo: "..."
"Okay, what can you play? Or what would you like to play in a duet?"
She didn't know how skilled Lan Jingyan was, so she decided to let Lan Jingyan decide.
"How about 'Jiangnan'? I really like the melody of this song, and it's especially suitable for a duet of the konghou and xiao."
He immediately thought of "Jiangnan," and the imagery came to mind.
"Alright! Let's have an encounter between the konghou and the xiao!"
The song she had just fallen for happened to be "Jiangnan"!
"Alright, let's all record. I've already pressed start recording, you can start anytime!"
Si Yaqin had already set up her phone and started recording.
Once Li Yaosen and Zhang Yiting gave them the OK sign, their performance officially began.
It must be said that the ethereal quality of the konghou combined with the unrestrained spirit of the xiao truly evokes the feeling of being transported to Jiangnan...
Close your eyes and you'll feel as if you're on a boat, drifting on the endless river...
Even though the three of them were recording, it didn't stop them from closing their eyes and appreciating the exquisite harmony.
While Yan Xiluo and Lan Jingyan played their duet, they also gazed deeply into each other's eyes, their love for each other impossible to hide, creating a sweet atmosphere in their performance!
Beautiful moments always pass so quickly. After the last note was played, the two were still gazing at each other tenderly.
The three people recording the video only slowly opened their eyes...
"Wonderful! Wonderful! Absolutely wonderful! The konghou and xiao complement each other perfectly, just as Luoluo described, the encounter between the konghou and xiao!"
Li Yaosen's eyes were full of admiration, and he found the ensemble performance unforgettable!
"I never imagined that the melody of 'Jiangnan' would be so perfectly matched with the timbre of the konghou and xiao! Luo Luo's konghou playing technique is also superb! Jing Yan's xiao playing is also divine! It's a perfect match! Not only are the instruments a perfect match, but the two of them are also a perfect match!"
Si Yaqin had just been immersed in the beautiful melody of the ensemble, feeling as if she were in Jiangnan...
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