They don't actually think I like them, do they?

The next second, the blade was drawn, flashing white light, and struck with the force of thunder, shocking everyone!

Zhang Zhiping had picked up his thermos, intending to take a sip of goji berry tea, but after Su Ruxue's music started playing, a meaningful smile appeared on the old man's face, and he put down his teacup.

Sure enough, Su Ruxue is still the same Su Ruxue.

Back in the provincial competition, he practically slaughtered all the other cellists, delivering a devastating blow. Such a seasoned cello player is probably one of the few in the entire country who can reach this level.

However, this is not some amateur youth cello competition; proficiency alone is not enough!

Playing the music completely and flawlessly is just the basics.

What's more important is the pianist's control over the music, the correct expression of its meaning and emotions, and whether the audience can understand the music and empathize with it.

Therefore, the choice of music is also very important. Because it means whether the musical message you convey to the audience is good or bad.

When Liu Chuan saw that Su Ruxue was playing classical music, he almost burst out laughing.

Are you planning to make the audience relive the pain of war again? Maybe it will indeed touch the audience, but please stop with this torturous approach!

In this way, regardless of how well Su Ruxue played, based solely on her classical music skills, the other judges would have every reason to give her a lower score than Ning Lei!

however,

As the music gradually progresses.

The judges gradually realized that they didn't feel any aversion at all.

The cello's timbre naturally imbues classical music with a more melancholic feel than that of other instruments.

However, this piece, "Ode to Love," is so tender and touching that, under Su Ruxue's performance, it is a pure auditory enjoyment, not a torturous experience at all.

It sounds... kind of nice.

The professors in the association were a little stunned; they never expected that "Ode to Love" would be such a piece of music.

When the piece went viral online, many of the professors' students recommended it to them, hoping to get feedback from "professionals".

However, they rejected all of these offers. Their inherent pride prevented them from accepting trendy music, especially classical music. They even advised students to listen to less of this kind of music, lest it negatively impact their musical taste.

Those music students who were rebuffed actually harbored grievances.

Music is for people to listen to. Don't they know whether "Ode to Love" is good or not?

They may not know whether there is a difference in aesthetic taste, but everyone can still tell if a song is good and can be remembered for generations!

The professor's arrogant attitude truly disheartened them.

But now,

The judges fell completely silent.

Normally, professors would exchange comments and critiques during the contestants' performances, but at this moment, Su Ruxue's "Ode to Love" silenced them like Garen's Q.

We are all scholars in the music field. Even if we have prejudices in our hearts, we certainly have a level of music appreciation.

Su Ruxue's performance of "Ode to Love" is indeed an extremely excellent piece of classical music.

but,

If the professors approve of the piece, it would be tantamount to admitting their mistake.

After that, how will they have the face to teach music students?

The professors fell into deep thought.

Seeing everyone lower their heads, Liu Chuan panicked.

He quickly began to offer his comments, feigning composure:

"Su Ruxue's performance was indeed excellent, but it's a pity that the piece she chose was not good!"

"I still prefer Xiao Ning's 'White Crescent'."

"I think Xiao Ning's cello skills are not much worse than Su Ruxue's..."

However, no matter what Liu Chuan said, no one around him agreed with him!

Meanwhile, in the lounge.

The contestants were completely immersed in Su Ruxue's performance, and while they appreciated it, a sense of despair also lingered in their hearts.

We simply can't compete!

Ning Lei, however, stared intently at Su Ruxue on the screen, too astonished to speak.

For a moment, he didn't know whether he should marvel at Su Ruxue's superb skills or at the excellence of this song, "Ode to Love."

Last year, Ning Lei, at the age of 21, earned the title of "Level 2 Cellist".

From then on, Ning Lei firmly believed that he was special.

After winning the Star Cup, Ning Lei felt that he was a gifted cello prodigy. From then on, he received many learning opportunities, and the association often let him participate in various activities.

Gradually, Ning Lei became convinced that he was the association's new ace, the new spokesperson for Jinchuan cellos, and it had to be him!

Before the Star Cup finals officially began, he gave a speech at the academy, where one of the female students asked him a question:

Do you think you will represent Jinchuan and win the Longqin Cup?

Ning Lei said the following at the time:

"In that year's Longqin Cup, Su Ruxue faced Wang Qin, and the score was 8.67 to 9.12."

"At that time, I saw Su Ruxue sitting in a chair, sobbing uncontrollably. That scene is unforgettable for me."

"At that moment, I thought, if one day I become a professional cellist, I must win everything."

"Now that the opportunity to become the best cellist in Jinchuan is right in front of me, I have to consider whether this may be the only opportunity I will ever have in my life."

"I believe that Su Ruxue deserves much credit for Jinchuan cello's past dominance."

"It is our inescapable duty to restore the glory of Jinchuan cellos!"

however,

Now, Su Ruxue's graceful figure as she plays on the stage, and the way her bow dances, have deeply touched Ning Lei's heart.

He desperately wanted to catch up with his idol, and at one point this year, he thought he was already very close to Su Ruxue.

But... am I really comparable to the person in front of me?

All his talent and pride seemed worthless in front of this 19-year-old girl.

Just like this song "Ode to Love," Su Ruxue's ability to discover it and perform it perfectly is something I can never match.

Ning Lei's eyes were glazed over, and he looked completely lost. He lost his balance and sat down in the chair. Just then, a hand caught him.

Ning Lei turned his head and saw Lin Han.

Lin Han's face was full of sympathy, as if he were experiencing Ning Lei's pain himself, and then he comforted him.

"You good-for-nothing, hurry up and find a factory job."

011. I'm going to the factory right now!

Ning Lei's eyes widened, and he almost spat out a mouthful of blood.

"you........"

Ning Lei was so frightened that he quickly pushed Lin Han's hand away, stood up, and pointed at Lin Han with trembling hands.

Lin Han immediately pretended that nothing had happened, turned his head away, and leisurely whistled.

This scene almost made Ning Lei furious.

Calm down, be calm!

Ning Lei desperately told himself this.

We absolutely cannot lose our composure over something like this! Although Su Ruxue's playing level is indeed superior to mine, her choice of music is trendy classical music, which is clearly not as good as mine.

Moreover, his own teacher was also present on the judging panel, and he knew the other teachers to some extent.

The advantage is mine!

Thinking of this, Ning Lei regained some confidence and stared intently at Su Ruxue on the screen.

Believe that you are special!

She herself was a genius who became a Level 2 cellist at the age of 21! You should know that the average age of cellists who obtain this title is over 30!

"Hey, what level of cellist is Su Ruxue?" At this moment, two spectators in the back row started chatting.

"Level 1, I think you got it when you were sixteen."

"Huh? Level 1?"

"Yeah, there's nothing we can do. It's unfair that the highest level is only level one..."

Upon hearing this, Ning Lei's vision went black, he staggered, lost his balance, and slumped back into his seat.

Seeing this, the kind-hearted Lin Han quickly came to help Ning Lei, who was so frightened that his bottom jumped up instantly.

"Get the fuck away from me!!"

Ning Lei squatted on the ground, pointing at Lin Han with a wronged expression and cursing loudly.

Lin Han helplessly shrugged.

Sigh, these days, you get scolded even for doing good deeds.

Ning Lei gripped the seat armrest, his eyes vacant, his defenses completely breached.

Sixteen years old, a first-class cellist, is this even human?

Perhaps, from the very beginning, his idea of ​​replacing Su Ruxue was wrong.

Tears welled up in Ning Lei's eyes. Throughout his entire career, he had looked up to Su Ruxue, admiring and adoring her. In countless performances, Ning Lei had long regarded Su Ruxue as his ideal woman, his musical goddess!

After Su Ruxue's crushing defeat at the Dragon Qin Cup, his biggest goal was to catch up with the goddess, surpass her, take the burden of the Jin Chuan cello from her hands, and tell her that he would walk the road ahead in her place.

However, the teacher's praise, the association's encouragement, and the talk of a new god replacing the old god—all of that is nonsense.

I've tried so hard for so long, but I can't even touch a hair on her head.

He stared blankly at Su Ruxue performing on the screen. In a daze, Ning Lei saw himself from back then, looking at her with admiration from the audience. So many years have passed, but he hasn't changed at all.

As Su Ruxue finished playing, the young woman smiled slightly, lifted her skirt, tiptoed back in her high heels, and bowed to the entire audience with an extremely elegant posture—just like her cello.

The entire audience erupted in enthusiastic applause. This applause was far more intense than any before, and it lingered in the auditorium for a long time.

"That's amazing, Su Ruxue!"

"What a beautiful cello!!"

Many audience members were moved to tears and stood up to applaud.

This rendition of "Ode to Love," performed with exceptional skill by Su Ruxue, deeply moved everyone present!

Moreover, Su Ruxue's compatibility with this piece of music is absolutely perfect, as if she were the original composer!

Thinking of this, a man in the audience specially turned on the video of Orange Jam, preparing to relive the original work.

Unexpectedly, as soon as he opened the video, he felt a strong sense of familiarity.

Wait a moment.......

The man looked at the white cheongsam and dark brown cello in the video, then looked at Su Ruxue's white cheongsam and dark brown cello.

This... isn't this the same thing?!

The man was startled. Su Ruxue was the performer of "Ode to Love" in the Orange Jam video!

He quickly told his friends the news, and they immediately screamed in fright.

What the hell!

The news quickly spread throughout the audience.

Clearly, those who will come to the concert hall are all loyal cello enthusiasts, and most of these loyal cello enthusiasts are fans of Su Ruxue.

Young people who love music almost always encounter orange jam.

This is an absolutely amazing collaboration!

Many viewers were incredibly excited; two people who seemed to have absolutely no connection were actually good friends. So, Su Ruxue even knew what orange jam looked like!

So, in this competition, Su Ruxue played "Ode to Love" as the original performer!