Chapter 45 Is this about to happen something big?
"You...you are Teacher Fusheng?"
"right."
Zhao Wanwan's eyes were unfocused, and she seemed somewhat dazed.
Previously, she judged Lin Rui's age to be roughly the same as her mentor Christie's based on the slender fingers seen in the video.
But to see him in person today, I am extremely shocked.
At that moment, she had only one thought in her mind.
Too young!
After the initial shock, a faint blush appeared on her pink cheeks.
This is a young woman's shyness.
There's no way around it; Lin Rui's puppy-like image and temperament are hard for any young girl to resist.
It wasn't about love at first sight; it was simply an instinctive love for beautiful things.
"The concert is about to begin, Mr. Fusheng, please follow me."
Follow Zhao Wanwan into the main hall.
At first glance, only the front row was full of people.
The group included visiting pianists from various countries, many well-known artists, and senior members of the Xiazhou Arts Association.
Lin Rui noticed that some VIP rooms on the second floor were brightly lit, and there were vaguely visible figures moving around.
"Mentor, this is Teacher Fusheng."
Lin Rui was led to a seat in the first row by Zhao Wanwan.
Fleeting life?
Upon hearing this name, many people around turned their gazes towards it.
Like everyone else, despite being shocked by Lin Rui's youth, Christie still stood up enthusiastically: "Fusheng, that must be your stage name, sir. May I ask?"
My surname is Lin.
"Mr. Lin, it's a pleasure to meet you."
After shaking hands and chatting with Christie, Lin Rui sat down next to her.
Christie made a stunning appearance today, her beautiful face and long, flowing hair cascading over her shoulders, revealing glimpses of her flawless, porcelain-like skin.
Despite being nearly thirty, the years have not left any marks on her face.
With Zhao Wanwan, who was equally beautiful and had a great figure, by his side, the two of them, master and apprentice, became the most eye-catching and beautiful sight in the Golden Hall tonight.
Lin Rui's unexpected intervention diminished the infatuation surrounding this beautiful scene, instead generating more resentment.
After all, what man wouldn't want to have beauties like Christine and Zhao Wanwan by his side?
This made Lin Rui a thorn in the side of the men in the room.
Many people began to secretly inquire about Lin Rui's background.
"Who is that man from Xiazhou?"
"Flight of the Bumblebee" was written by him.
"No wonder Maestro Christie was so enthusiastic. I tried playing Flight of the Bumblebee, which requires a lot of hand speed."
"It's a pity. If this piece of music had come from our country, it would definitely have been widely promoted internationally, and it wouldn't be so unknown now."
"Xiazhou won't get international recognition for its piano playing. I really don't understand why we're touring here."
"I heard it was Master Christie who made the decision."
…
Lin Rui's identity was quickly revealed by the pianists present.
For a time, all sorts of opinions were expressed.
Older people tend to focus their satire on Xiazhou's international standing.
The younger ones would awkwardly discuss Lin Rui's abilities, believing that a godforsaken place like Xiazhou couldn't possibly produce a piano master.
As for the more radical ones, they've already started discussing how to completely outshine Lin Rui in front of Christy and Zhao Wanwan, making him lose face and proving that they are the most outstanding men.
Their oblivious conversation turned the faces of the Xiazhou Arts Association's leaders ashen, but they couldn't retaliate.
Their gazes involuntarily turned to the Xiazhou piano delegation standing to the side. They hoped that these people would take up the mantle, reverse Xiazhou's decline in the international piano world, and restore Xiazhou's reputation!
"Old Xu, the decision to have Lin Rui represent Xiazhou on stage was too rash."
“I acknowledge Lin Rui’s abilities, but he is too young. Let’s send Song Jun first. He has experience on the international stage and is more seasoned.”
"As the host country, we cannot afford to be careless in our first battle."
The senior members of the Xiazhou Arts Association are having a discussion.
Chairman Xu Hongzhuo's last-minute change of the order of appearance of the Xiazhou representatives drew dissatisfaction from other senior members.
It's not that I look down on Lin Rui.
On the contrary, they all highly approve of it.
After all, Lin Rui changed the tour schedule of these piano masters with just one video, and even made Christie overcome all objections and decide to hold the tour at the Golden Hall in Charlotte.
That's real strength!
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