Listening to Ye Xuan's words, Wu Shihao's mouth twitched, thinking that at this moment, this kid still didn't forget to show off! He's even better at this than I am.

"Haha! Bullying? Rest assured, I, as the national champion, won't bully you, a piano novice! I will only let you know what the true pinnacle of piano mastery is. I'll thoroughly defeat you."

Of course, he couldn't fall behind on the surface, so Wu Shihao laughed loudly and mercilessly mocked.

Ye Xuan agreeing made him very happy!

Earlier he was worried Ye Xuan would act like a turtle drawing its head in, which might drive the opponent away but wouldn't achieve the purpose of teaching him a lesson.

Now that Ye Xuan agreed, he could openly use his strength to defeat this arrogant guy, letting him know the vast gap between a piano novice and a national champion like himself.

More importantly, doing it right in front of his beloved goddess, humiliating Ye Xuan, and letting Yao Xingtong see who is truly more suitable to accompany her!

Perhaps, through this opportunity, Yao Xingtong could change her view of him. Moreover, if this accompaniment is a great success, once Yao Xingtong understands his abilities, she might even truly fall in love with him!

His life would be perfect then!

Thinking of this, Wu Shihao could already imagine the scene of winning over the beauty, his mouth couldn't help but form a smile of satisfaction.

"Haha! Xingtong, you don't mind if I compete with him, do you? Using your piano! Rest assured, I won't let him lose too badly."

Wu Shihao, with a confident expression, asked Yao Xingtong cheerfully.

Yao Xingtong didn't bother with him but frowned slightly, gazing apologetically at Ye Xuan, saying, "Sorry, Mr. Ye Xuan! Inviting you to accompany my new song was my personal intention, but I didn't expect this to happen, I'm so sorry."

Ye Xuan waved it off and said casually, "It's not about you."

As he spoke, he glanced at Wu Shihao, implying:

"It's just that some people have been looking at the sky from the bottom of a well for too long, only seeing the sky right in front, thinking it's so remarkable! Yet completely unaware of how vast this world is, something a frog at the bottom of a well could never perceive."

Upon hearing this, Wu Shihao raised his eyebrows, sneering silently.

He believed Ye Xuan was just pretending to be calm, no matter how much you show off, when it comes to the actual competition, your true form will be revealed! At that moment, I'll show no mercy, trampling you underfoot, becoming the stepping stone to win over my goddess.

"Ye Xuan, you... you have no reason to compete with him!"

Yao Xingtong bit her lip, worriedly saying, "Wu Shihao is the champion of the national youth piano competition, you're at a disadvantage! Even if you don't compete, it won't affect anything."

Ye Xuan smiled slightly, knowing she was concerned for him.

If he agreed to the competition and ended up losing to the opponent, facing neglect and ridicule, Yao Xingtong would probably feel guilty! After all, he was invited to help, yet his dignity was insulted; of course, she wouldn't want to see that.

But the question is, could he possibly lose?

"Miss Yao, don't worry! It's just a piano competition, losing won't kill anyone, and besides, his piano skills can't possibly beat mine." Ye Xuan said nonchalantly.

"But..."

Yao Xingtong was about to say more but was interrupted by Ye Xuan waving his hand.

"If I don't agree to the competition, he'll keep coming to pick a fight. Better to resolve the trouble all at once! I don't want to waste precious time on irrelevant matters like this." Ye Xuan said indifferently.

"Well then... fine! Since you're confident, I won't say more." Yao Xingtong nodded helplessly.

Ye Xuan's words made sense too; if he didn't convince Wu Shihao thoroughly, asking Ye Xuan to accompany him would definitely face strong opposition!

Taking a deep breath, Yao Xingtong glanced at everyone present and said, "Follow me then."

Finished speaking, she turned towards a vintage villa ahead.

Wu Shihao, with a triumphant look at Ye Xuan, threw a provocative glance, then quickly followed Yao Xingtong.

Ye Xuan remained calm, composed, as if he wasn't heading to a competition at all. He followed leisurely with Lu Miaochan, surveying the manor's surroundings, like a tourist, showing no urgency!

Three minutes later.

They entered the villa's hall, led by Yao Xingtong to the piano room on the second floor.

Stopping, pointing at the white piano in the center, Yao Xingtong turned around, saying, "Feel free to use this piano, but I don't have sheet music here! If you're ready, you can start."

"Haha, no need for sheet music, if you can't play a complete piece without it, relying on sheet music, that's really amateur!"

Wu Shihao laughed lightly, then glanced at Ye Xuan and said, "Mr. Ye, you've only studied piano for three months, if you need sheet music, we can understand, just say the word."

"No need." Ye Xuan said indifferently.

"Oh? Let's see if Mr. Ye can stay so confident later!"

Wu Shihao raised his eyebrows, sneering inside, then asked lightly, "So are you going first, or should I go first?"

Ye Xuan glanced at him and waved his hand, saying, "You go first! If it were me first, I'm afraid you'd feel a lot of pressure later, and lose the confidence to compete."

"Hmph! That should be my line, right?"

Wu Shihao's mouth twitched, scoffing coldly.

At this point, where did this guy get such confidence? Showing off so brazenly, no one's got such guts!

"Don't worry, I have the confidence to let you play first." Ye Xuan replied with a smirk.

"Fine! I'll go first, but if you lose confidence, don't say I'm bullying you."

Wu Shihao sneered and agreed.

However, he didn't immediately proceed but turned his gaze to Mo Tao, smilingly saying, "Master Mo, I want to invite you to be the judge for this piano competition! To avoid someone refusing to admit defeat later!"

"No problem." Mo Tao agreed without hesitation.

"Alright, thank you, Master Mo!"

Wu Shihao politely said and smiled warmly at Yao Xingtong, displaying a gentlemanly disposition.

Then, he glanced sideways at Ye Xuan, who remained indifferent, chuckling disdainfully, puffing out his chest as he walked towards the piano.

Arriving behind the piano, Wu Shiwei adjusted his collar, smiling broadly, elegantly sat down.

After calming his emotions, he ran his fingers across the piano keys, producing crisp ding-dong sounds!

Soon, with a serious expression, his fingers leaped joyfully, and the graceful notes slowly began to play, marking the start of his performance.

A famous Beethoven's Ninth Symphony!

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