He looked at Ye Xuan with disdain, a hint of arrogance on his face, and said bluntly, "For someone who plays the piano, style is a form of artistic expression, established on a foundation of profound skill! Without skill, isn't talking about style a joke?"

"Hmph! Xingtong, using such a low-grade person to accompany you is an insult to me and Master Mo, and it tramples on the dignity of us pianists!"

This Wu Shihao is very clever, knowing that he might not be able to threaten Yao Xingtong, so he even brought Master Mo along.

Hearing this, Mo Tao merely raised his eyebrows and said nothing, apparently agreeing with Wu Shihao's words!

Seeing Master Mo not opposing verbally, Wu Shihao knew he had bet correctly and became even more arrogant: "Xingtong, I am truly disappointed with the decision you have made. You've wasted our trust in you, and I hope you will immediately correct this wrong decision! If you insist on going on like this, Master Mo and I will refuse to participate in your future music compositions!"

These words were heavy indeed! However, a larger part was still meant as intimidation.

Yao Xingtong was the woman he liked, so he was always willing to stay by her side. But over these years, Yao Xingtong had been so engrossed in music creation that she always kept him at a distance, maintaining an air of detachment!

Wu Shihao knew her mindset, so he didn't push. He wanted to use his genuine feelings to move her, hoping that Yao Xingtong would truly fall in love with him.

However, with Ye Xuan's appearance and Yao Xingtong's insistence, determined to have Ye Xuan as the piano accompanist for the new song release, he sensed an intense threat!

Thus, Ye Xuan had to be driven away from Yao Xingtong, forcing her to change her decision.

Of course, it was all just an act. After all, how could he bear to leave the woman he admired?

After hearing Wu Shihao's words, Yao Xingtong raised her eyebrows, her expression solemn, and said, "Mr. Wu, you've said enough. I have no intention of insulting you. I hold deep respect for both you and Master Mo! I've invited Mr. Ye Xuan from East Sea specifically to accompany my new song simply because I feel he is very suitable, without any other factors involved. I can vouch for this with my character."

She earnestly explained, "I'm a perfectionist; I just want my song to be as perfect as possible. You should understand this point! I have very strict demands in music, especially regarding the artistic conception of songs. This new song, 'Flower Dance,' has received a lot of my dedication, and I hope the musical accompaniment can better align with this conception!"

"Mr. Wu, it's undeniable that your piano skills are excellent, and the accompaniment you play sounds very nice, but it still falls short of the artistic conception I imagine. Over these months, I've been troubled by this, even delaying the release of this song in hopes of finding a completely fitting accompanist, but there has been no suitable candidate."

"Originally, I thought of giving up, as perfectly expressing that song's conception indeed seemed too demanding! But until last time when I went to Huayun City and heard Mr. Ye Xuan's performance, I immediately identified his piano conception as exactly what I needed!"

Yao Xingtong sincerely said, "There's no best accompaniment, only the most suitable accompanist! This light, graceful, and soothing melody perfectly aligns with the artistic conception of my new song! So that's why I specifically invited Mr. Ye Xuan over, for this reason."

Upon hearing Yao Xingtong's explanation, Wu Shihao furrowed his brows, still intending to say something more.

At this moment, Master Mo, who had been silent all along, stood up and said, "Xingtong, I understand your thought process. True pursuers and admirers of music treat their work like their own children, holding hopes and expectations! Choosing someone whose style aligns with your pursuit for the new song's artistic perfection isn't wrong, proving that you truly love music and are also responsible for your work and countless music fans."

"Master Mo, why are you..."

Upon hearing this, Wu Shihao got anxious. What was Master Mo up to? Why suddenly support Yao Xingtong's approach?

If even he agreed, then replacing himself with this guy for the musical accompaniment was set in stone!

Master Mo waved his hand, signaling him not to interrupt, and continued, "However, I only acknowledge your correct approach, but I do not agree with it! If you opted for a different seasoned pianist to play, I would have no objections, but you're choosing a guy who has only studied piano for less than three months. This treats your work as a joke—an extremely irresponsible act! It's not just Shihao; I also have a strong opinion about this!"

Originally anxious, Wu Shihao, upon hearing this, felt as if a huge weight was lifted, relieved.

His gaze towards Ye Xuan turned smug once again!

As long as Master Mo disagreed, this guy couldn't possibly earn the accompaniment role because the new song's composition was personally created by Master Mo. This was also why he had tied Mo Tao to his side from the beginning.

Mo Tao continued, "Xingtong, you should know the composition of this new song is my heart and soul. Allowing an amateur young man who isn't a professional pianist to perform it risks ruining the piece. For a music composer, the most intolerable thing is seeing their work destroyed by others! You also mentioned earlier that you can't allow your work to be ruined, and I feel the same."

After expressing his thoughts, Mo Tao further advised, "So my suggestion is that you must replace this guy! Even without Shihao and me, find a sufficiently experienced piano accompanist—that's being responsible for the work."

Hearing Mo Tao speak this way, Yao Xingtong immediately felt troubled!

While she could ignore Wu Shihao's opinions, Mo Tao also had such thoughts, making it difficult for her.

Not only because Mo Tao is the primary composer of this piece, but also because of his seniority and status within her creative team!

Yao Xingtong gritted her teeth, saying, "Master Mo, choosing Mr. Ye Xuan as the accompanist for the new song wasn't a decision made impulsively—it's one I made after careful consideration! Please trust me, he can absolutely perform the piece perfectly and won't spoil your work."

Mo Tao shook his head gently, saying indifferently, "Xingtong, I certainly trust you, but it's him I don't trust..."

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