Chapter 378: Big News in the Music World
As he said those words, there was a clear directionality to his tone.
On the other side, Bai Junze, having just finished playing a segment, had his legs crossed and sat in a chair, looking completely unbothered and carefree.
Hearing this, he lifted his head, looking over with a lazy glance.
”You’re talking about you, Teacher Bai Junze,” Mao Wei Ang said as calmly as he could muster.
”Since you’re here, would you mind adjusting your attitude?”
”What attitude?” Bai Junze grumbled, clearly not pleased.
”I’m already trying really hard! It’s just that my abilities are what they are, so don’t push me!”
Mao Wei Ang remained silent, picking up his bow again as if he weren’t satisfied with Bai Junze’s response.
Looking straight at Bai Junze, he said sternly,
”This is one of the last important performances of my life. If you don’t care, at least don’t hold me back.”
Bai Junze stared at him for a moment before taking up his bow again with a cold humph, adjusting his posture to focus on his cello.
The young man watched the two and then turned his attention to Mao Wei Ang.
”Teacher Mao, actually, there’s a little issue with your performance. It might be your personal style, but I think it’s worth mentioning,” he began.
Mao Wei Ang’s eyes widened quickly as he turned to face Lin Tian.
”Go on, I’m all ears!”
”Your performance lacks depth.”
Lin Tian commented.
Back when the Dragon Zither Cup qualification round, Lin Tian had noticed Mao Wei Ang’s problem.
Maybe for his pop music, it wouldn’t matter, and no one would notice.
But in their current ensemble, it was a big no-no.
Because “Zhao Zilong” was so lowbrow, his style clashed with Gan Yan Yu’s in a collaboration.
At first, Lin Tian thought it was just a habit he brought into the ensemble.
But after hearing him play several times, Lin Tian figured out that Mao Wei Ang might just lack depth.
”Indeed, this is something my former cello teacher pointed out. I didn’t pay attention back then though.”
Mao Wei Ang sighed.
”Really, Lin Tian-sensei can spot such things in one glance.”
“Teacher Mao, maybe it’s because you’re too focused on the ‘feeling’ of the music itself,” Lin Tian offered.
Encouraging Mao Wei Ang seemed to help, Lin Tian continued,
“Why don’t you try reading more into your ‘heart?’”
He learned this from Gan Yan Yu a long time ago.
“The heart?”
“Yeah!”
“I’ll give it a shot,” Mao Wei Ang agreed.
After returning to the piano, Lin Tian looked back at them with renewed energy.
“Let’s get started!”
In the Intelligent Dragon International Hotel.
Up on the top floor, in the office,
”The news about it, Teacher He, have you heard? Lin Tian and Gan Yan Yu seem to be planning something big.”
Yao Han poured hot tea into a cup and presented it to He Shu Mo.
”What kind of big move?”
He Shu Mo smiled easily.
“More exciting than watching them in the finals?”
The stakes were higher for him now after seeing all kinds of drama in previous rounds.
But given the reputation of “Moonlight” and “Cat”, he felt compelled to ask.
“They’ve been hanging around quite a bit lately with Mao Wei Ang and Bai Junze.”
”Bai Junze and Mao Wei Ang? That’s nuts!” he exclaimed.
This cellist, who barely anyone knew outside competitions, and Mao Wei Ang who had sparked a huge debate across music circles and even got CCTV involved.
If either one collaborated with Lin Tian and Gan Yan Yu, it would be bizarre enough.
But they were all together.
Four eccentrics, what could they possibly be planning?
“Whatever they’re up to, can you tell me?”
Yao Han giggled, watching his flustered friend.
“Public concert, four-way collaboration.”
“What?!” Even with some mental preparation, He Shu Mo was still taken aback.
“They’re going to perform together then?”
“Pop or classical?”
“Both,” Yao Han replied,
“Composed by Lin Tian.”
“This… this sounds terrifying!”
He Shu Mo tried to stay composed, taking a sip of tea.
“If they go through with this live show, it’s going to be insane.”
Thinking of Moonlight and Cat, along with Mao Wei Ang, he couldn’t help smiling again.
“Got the same idea, huh?”
Seeing his smile, Yao Han smirked.
“Could it be the fans?”
“Your thinking is getting weirder by the day, Teacher He. This is mostly your doing.”
He Shu Mo chuckled, adjusting his glasses.
”Guess spending time with Yao Han must’ve messed with my brain a bit.”
”So, He-sensei, considering the fan base dynamics…”
”They’d hate this, right?”
“Well, you’re an influencer, connections are broad in media,” Yao Han suggested,
“Aren’t you curious about spreading the word ahead of time?”
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