"Ding—"

Jiang Chen's slender fingers gently struck down, and the piano emitted a crisp and ethereal sound.

This sound, at first, seemed unremarkable.

But as Jiang Chen's fingers danced, the melody slowly changed, and people's expressions suddenly became serene.

Unconsciously, the sound traveled from their ears into their very souls.

Sometimes, the music was like a gentle breeze, brushing across their hearts, making them feel blissfully cradled in a warm embrace.

Sometimes, it was like light rain, nourishing their souls and quietly erasing all negative emotions as they were absorbed into the tranquility.

No matter what their expressions had been before, at this moment, everyone was enraptured.

They closed their eyes and reveled in it.

It was as if their souls were dancing gracefully along with the rhythm.

Even Gong Yue and Xu Zhiyan, who disliked Jiang Chen, were similarly spellbound, unable to extricate themselves!

On stage, Jiang Chen's fingers played the piano nimbly, like phantoms. Yet his eyes were closed, as if he too were immersed in the melody.

This was a performance of relaxed confidence and ease!

Moving as the heart leads, freely expressing oneself!

But on the same stage, Xiao Yunna was stunned!

Her heart seemed to be in tumult, already overcome with shock!

How could this be possible! How could it be possible!

He plays so beautifully! Far better than me!

Xiao Yunna's face gradually paled, her expression no longer held any scorn or disdain, only shock and disbelief!

Looking at Jiang Chen's silhouette, she felt as if she was beholding the figure of a top-tier piano master!

And gradually, she felt the silhouette was familiar, as if she had seen it somewhere before?

She couldn't remember, nor did she wish to continue trying. She too slowly succumbed to the enveloping sounds of the piano.

"Ding!"

The final ethereal note sounded, and the piano piece came to an abrupt stop!

Silence!

Complete silence!

At this moment, everyone was still unable to speak, intoxicated as they were.

After a moment, many slowly opened their eyes, looking in disbelief at Jiang Chen on the stage.

Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant!

That was surely the most wonderful piano piece in the world!

Many who had previously scorned and mocked Jiang Chen in their hearts now hung their heads in shame.

And Ye Yuwan, with her hands clasped in front of her chest, looked at Jiang Chen's silhouette with eyes brimming with deep affection.

On stage, Jiang Chen still hadn't moved, his hands resting quietly on the keys as he slowly calmed his emotions.

"Hey! Isn't that the piece from the famous 'Folk Piano Prince' that went viral on the internet a while ago?"

At that moment, suddenly a loud exclamation arose. Someone recognized the piano piece Jiang Chen was playing—the ancestral piece of the Jiang Family, which Jiang Chen had played at a hotel before.

"Yes!"

A crowd of students quickly took out their phones and searched for the 'Folk Piano Prince', comparing the video to Jiang Chen's silhouette, and they all shouted out in surprise.

"It's Jiang Chen! My goodness, the 'Folk Piano Prince' is Jiang Chen!"

"It really is him! The silhouette is exactly the same!"

"Definitely him. No wonder he won Ye Yuwan's favor with such an amazing piano skill!"

"It's him! He's my dream lover!"

"Yeah, after I watched his video, I made up my mind that I must marry him!"

All the students erupted, boiling over with excitement. The boys were endlessly astonished, while the girls' eyes sparkled as they watched Jiang Chen's dashing figure on stage.

Xiao Yunna heard the shouting from below and quickly took out her cell phone to find the video. When she realized the piano prince in the video was indeed Jiang Chen, she was dumbfounded!

Is it him?

The, the Piano Prince is him?

No wonder I found the silhouette familiar!

So, the Piano Prince I've been admiring all this time is actually Jiang Chen?!

Xiao Yunna was stunned!

And below the stage, Gong Yue looked at Jiang Chen on the stage, her eyes full of disbelief.

Ever since that piano performance by Jiang Chen at the hotel, she had been unable to pull herself away, and thought of that piano-playing figure every day, but she never imagined that this figure, which haunted her dreams, was the very Jiang Chen she always disliked!

"Piano Prince!"

"Piano Prince!"

"Piano Prince!"

"Jiang Chen, I love you! I want to have your babies!"

The entire venue echoed with deafening shouts, and Jiang Chen once again earned the title 'Piano Prince.' A group of girls watched him with lovestruck faces, and if not for the teachers maintaining order, they would have probably rushed onto the stage.

Xiao Yunna, watching Jiang Chen finally stand up, regained her composure and opened her mouth to say something, but didn't know how to express it. She walked off the stage with a somewhat dejected look on her face.

"Tap tap tap—"

As Jiang Chen was bowing in gratitude, thinking of leaving the stage, the sound of high heels clicking approached, and Ye Yuwan walked onto the stage.

Jiang Chen raised an eyebrow, looking at Ye Yuwan with a puzzled face.

With a slight smile towards Jiang Chen, Ye Yuwan took the microphone from his hands and, with a light laugh, addressed the crowd: "This time, I have a new song, which will be released in a few days, but today, I'd like to take this opportunity to let you all have a first listen. Do you want to hear it?"

"Yes!"

"Of course, we do!"

"The goddess's premiere!"

"Goddess, we will always support you!"

The venue burst into shouts once again, boiling over, and the teachers in charge of managing the venue glanced at the glass, fearing it would suddenly shatter.

Ye Yuwan smiled softly, turned her head to Jiang Chen, and asked, "Will you accompany me on the piano?"

Jiang Chen paused, then suddenly understood Ye Yuwan's intention. He chuckled, shaking his head as he sat back down at the piano.

"Ding—"

The sound of the piano filled the air once more, and all the teachers and students were stunned.

"What... what's going on?"

"Is Jiang Chen accompanying Ye Yuwan?"

"Ye Yuwan's new song hasn't been released, how does Jiang Chen know it?"

The students were immediately filled with confusion.

"A song 'Do Not Ask When I'll Return' for everyone," Ye Yuwan announced the title and began to sing.

"The thorn tucked into the heart, seeking not in vain..."

The beautiful voice accompanied by the melodious piano resonated in the venue, entrancing everyone, who watched Ye Yuwan on the stage, their gazes gradually becoming mesmerized as if they were in a painting.

When the song finished, Ye Yuwan looked at the students who had yet to come back to their senses, then proudly glanced at Jiang Chen.

Jiang Chen smiled slightly and gave Ye Yuwan a thumbs up.

"Hee hee!" Ye Yuwan giggled, awakening all the captivated students.

Whoosh whoosh whoosh—

Applause like waves rose up, and even Xiao Yunna, who had always been jealous of Ye Yuwan, couldn't help clapping. Gong Yue was completely mesmerized, clapping fervently, completely immersed in Ye Yuwan's singing.

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