Chapter 10: Dream Wedding
7:56 PM.
Even though it was past the dinner rush, there were still quite a few people eating in the restaurant.
Compared to an hour ago, the hall was noticeably quieter now, with the ruckus dying down to the clinking of forks and knives.
This atmosphere seemed perfect for some music.
What better time than this?
Lin Tian took a deep breath and sat down at the piano.
“Are you out of your mind, Lin Tian?!” Xu Yong, who was right by his side, immediately panicked.
He rushed over and tried to whisper urgently.
“Do you know who’s here today? You really fell for those video lies! Those easy-to-learn tricks on YouTube are just for amateurs!”
“Playing this will make you want to disappear into a hole! I got tricked once already.”
Xu Yong’s mind was already cursing.
After two and a half years of friendship, Xu Yong knew exactly what kind of person Lin Tian was!
Apart from being good-looking and having better grades, this guy had no other redeeming qualities—like having a few extra inches like Seasonal Uncle.
Piano? Hah!
Believe it if I say I’m the first emperor of China!
With so many people around and the restaurant so quiet, playing the piano right now…
Xu Yong could already feel the awkwardness crawling up his spine!
Why must he suffer because of someone else’s embarrassment?!
“In all honesty, I do know a bit,” Lin Tian replied.
“A bit? You should perform 360% spinning spray painting that would draw more attention and maybe make some girls spend money.”
“And besides, don’t you fear Manager Wang? What if he uses this time-off for personal hobbies as a reason to cut your salary?”
Xu Yong urged Lin Tian, hoping for a reasonable explanation.
He couldn’t understand why the usually quiet and low-key Lin Tian would go for such showy behavior today.
Meanwhile, other diners started paying attention to the commotion.
Seeing a server sit at the piano, they curiously stared and wondered if a performance was about to start.
It didn’t look like it had been hired.
Was this server going to play himself?
Rare indeed.
Especially when they saw the server was actually a young and innocent high school student.
They nudged their friends excitedly, eagerly watching with bated breath.
What kind of show could this be?
Feeling the intensity of gazes upon them, Xu Yong couldn’t handle the pressure.
He was already starting to feel super uncomfortable!
“Survive it on your own!”
Unable to stop Lin Tian, Xu Yong backed off hurriedly.
If he didn’t run soon, he’d get mistaken for close buddies with this pianist lunatic!
Stop being ridiculous, we’re not close at all!
We don’t even know each other!
Seeing no interruptions, Lin Tian turned to the system interface.
He had mentioned knowing “a bit” because he wasn’t sure what kind of skill level the system would provide.
He opened the [Instrument Skill Self-Selection Card].
“Please choose one instrument: violin, drums, guitar, piano, suona.”
Lin Tian flicked through the options:
“Acquired: Piano Skill (Silver).”
Suddenly, a flood of piano technique memories flooded his brain! It felt like getting hit by a sledgehammer, and in an instant, everything clicked.
Now, placing his fingers on the piano, he felt like Simple had pulled out a sniper rifle, Liu Qi held the chess board, and Kanna touched her golden card.
With light presses, he knew exactly what to do.
“Boom——”
Lin Tian pressed a key.
The heavy piano notes echoed throughout the restaurant.
All diners and busy servers stopped, turning toward the music.
With a deep breath, Lin Tian laid his hands on the piano.
He began to play.
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Smooth, gentle notes flowed gracefully.
The piece was called “A Dream Wedding.”
Of his musical past from the year 2018, he couldn’t remember many pieces.
But “A Dream Wedding” was different.
He remembered every note vividly—it had been the end-of-lessons bell in his former life’s high school.
Lin Tian loved the song; he often listened to it with a music app.
Admittedly, there was some bias, like how his favorite tune might have been different if it had been the start-of-class bell.
With his Silver Piano Skill, he played any part he could remember.
As Lin Tian played,
Gradually,
the whole restaurant sank into a peaceful harmony.
“Wow, kinda pleasant, right?”
“Nice piano.”
“Is this really a high school kid?”
Many diners paused their meals, captivated.
Eating while submerged in such music was heavenly.
This server had real talent!
Had modern high school students gotten that impressive?
Even Xu Yong was dumbfounded!
Not a friend?
You can really play?
“The Dream Wedding.”
How elegant a melody is this?
French composer Paul de Sena intended to portray an idealized vision of love and romantic weddings through this composition.
Few know this piece, born in 1978, isn’t classic but rather a blend of classical and pop.
It has soft, graceful melodies with moving rhythms.
Everyone has inherent musical talent.
Even if these people hadn’t heard this tune,
The romance, elegance, and passion resonated perfectly and united everyone present.
As Lin Tian reached the climax, his pace quickened.
In the restaurant, guests marveled.
“Dang, this pianist is awesome.”
“First time I’ve loved pure instrumental so much!”
“My grandpa says it’s elegant!”
“Not only is he handsome, but his playing is so sweet too! Who’s this server?”
“Could he be a trainee from some agency?”
Soon, many guests stood up, excited.
Such a novelty!
Wouldn’t this get thousands of likes on TikTok?
They grabbed their phones, snapping photos and recording videos of Lin Tian.
Diners who had been served by Lin Tian earlier were smitten.
Some left their seats, approaching him at the piano.
Student! Handsome! Piano! Music!
When these elements intertwined, they formed the most beautiful picture in the tea house!
As the last note of “A Dream Wedding” faded,
Lin Tian withdrew his hands.
A spectacular performance concluded!
“Brilliant!”
The lady filming first cheered, and soon, applause filled the restaurant.
No shortage of thrill-seekers and noisy fans in China,
“Hot stuff! Guy, you rule!”
“Amazing! Could you play another?”
Among the crowd, a server was more animated than anyone.
“We’ve known him forever.”
“He’s my brother, my brother!”
(End of Chapter)
