53 A Performance Which Shocks The Audience
" Eh? But this piano is allotted for you, no?" The one who was managing the backstage spoke with confusion. " Besides, It might take some time if you tune the piano Miss Li used."
" I don't think you understood my words, eh?" Jia Hao walked towards him as he pulled out his wallet. Handing him bills over 5000 Yuan, He winked.
" How about now?"
Seeing the red bills, the manager's eyes squinted. " Ahaha…Well, No problem I guess?"
Su Lan was surprised when she saw the strange behavior of Jia Hao. " Hao'er, Why do you want to change my piano?"
" Who knows? I just had some hunch about it."
Jia Hao shrugged, but his gaze deliberately fell on Li Bei, who was still standing there. Seeing Jia Hao's piercing gaze, Li Bei looked away, as if she was feeling guilty.
' This bastard…Did he found about my plan? No, How it could be? This is impossible!'
' No matter what, Su Lan isn't going to win anyway. I already played her song.' Li Bei nodded as she turned around and left.
Suddenly, Su Lan felt Jia Hao hugging her as he whispered gently in her ears.
" Sister Lan, You don't need to worry. Just because someone stole your song, you think you won't win this talent show?"
Su Lan felt her emotions almost breaking out the moment Jia Hao hugged him. However, It wasn't the time to get emotional. As Jia Hao said, she had to toughen up and face the situation with all her might. She need to put her heart and soul into her performance.
" But…I don't think I would get good impression if I play Raining Clouds and Boat once again." Su Lan bit her lips, still in embrace of Jia Hao.
" Who said you should play that?" Jia Hao let her go as he winked. " You have a far better piece, no?"
" You mean…The song you gave me?" Su Lan's eyes sparkled when she thought about that. Indeed! The music piece Jia Hao gave to her was simply too good, not any less than Raining Clouds and Boat.
Not to mention, It was an original piece that Su Lan never heard.
' Yeah…Isn't there extra points if the piece was original? If it's Hao'er song…I can do it!' Su Lan's heart thumped as she looked at Jia Hao with disbelief.
" But… I didn't prepare enough. What if I do some mistake?" Su Lan spoke in a light voice.
" It's alright, Sister Lan." Jia Hao smiled. " It's alright to to have mistakes. You have played my song before, right? Don't you understand its essence?"
" I will be loving you all the way, all your changes, even at your high and low."
" So, Just give your best." Jia Hao turned around and started to walk away.
" We shall be waiting for a beautiful performance."
Su Lan felt Jia Hao's voice ringing like bells, dispersing the clouds of doubts and nervousness. With a gentle nod, she turned around, Walking towards the stage.
As Su Lan got onto the stage, the audience gasped as they looked at her beauty. She gave a light bow.
" Good Morning, Everyone. I am Su Lan. Today, I was supposed to play Raining Clouds and Boat. However, someone else already played that." Su Lan spoke in a light voice.
" I don't know how the management made such a mistake, but I should thank them for it. Because It gave me the chance to play another song…Which you have never heard before."
" This song is an original piece… A gift from a certain someone who I love." Su Lan bowed and took her seat, taking a deep breath before starting her performance.
Su Xing'er and Su Yunqi were getting anxious. But when Jia Hao returned to them, Su Lan already appeared on the stage.
" Jia Hao, what happened? Is Lan alright?" Xing'er asked hurriedly.
" Hao'er, I already talked with the person in charge here. They said they are looking into this matter. Can't we just postpone Lan'er's performance?" Su Yunqi also voiced her thoughts.
" No need. She is going to perform now." Jia Hao smiled. " Just hold your breath and watch this."
When the first note fell, the crowd became silent. Su Lan's fingers moved like raindrops on a pool of water. The fluidity was simply unmatched, with each tune connected with the other in a beautiful manner.
The starting was slow as if someone reminiscing some old memories. However, as time passed, the memories and emotions started to become stronger and stronger.
Su Lan closed her eyes as her hand kept moving, she was truly playing the song from her heart. The audience was also mesmerized, as they git hit by such impactful music. It was tender and soft, yet filled with bold declaration too.
Everyone couldn't help but think about their first love, the youthful affection between two folks. As the final piece fell, Su Lan finishing the entier song in a beautiful way. However, although a minute already passed, the audience remained silent, as if they were simply turned into statues.
*CLAP! CLAP!*
Su Lan opened her eyes as she could hear the first applause. Looking there, she saw it was none other than Jia Hao.
*CLAP! CLAP! CLAP!*
Suddenly, the audience stood up and started to applaud. The judges were no exception either. All of them applauded and whistled, making Su Lan incredibly flustered.
" Agin! Play again!"
" Once more!"
Even the host was stunned as he walked to her. " Miss Su Lan, Is this an original piece?"
" It is…" Su Lan came back to her sense as she nodded.
" Did you composed it by yourself?"
" No, Someone else gave this to me as a gift." Su Lan answered in a quite voice.
" Hoho, Is he your boyfriend?" The host jested, making the audience grow curious.
" No-Not really!" Su Lan blushed as she bowed again. " I think I am tired. I shall go back now."
" Hahaha! Look how flustered she is!"
" She is looking so cute."
" Truly a goddess."
However, as Su Lan returned, she felt a cold gaze, filled with hatred. It was none other than Li Bei.
Su Lan also snorted as she turned around, not giving her any attention. After Su Lan, there were a few more contestants. But they didn't evoke the feeling of the crowd as Su Lan did.
And finally, The moment of truth arrived.
" And the first prize goes to…Miss Su Lan!"
" Ohmygod!Ohmygod!Ohmygod!"
Su Xing'er hugged Su Lan and both of them jumped with joy. Su Yunqi also clenched her fist with excitement and pride as she looked at Su Lan.
However, she also held the hands of Jia Hao, who secretly helped Su Lan to win this competition.
As Su Lan walked to the stage to receive the prize, Jia Hao, Su Yunqi and Su Xing'er also followed her.
" Thank you, Hao'er. You helped us far too much."
However, as she got on the stage, a figure darted toward Su Lan, as a razor glinted in her hand.
" You fucking bitch!"
It was none other than Li Bei, who shot toward Su Lan with an unbelievable speed, making Su Lan unable to react.
However, Jia Hao was faster as he raised his palm and gave a tight and crispy slap.
*PAA*
" Begone Thot!"