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Chapter 187:
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As the final note of "Piano Concerto No. 3" sounded, Wang Haoran received a notification from the system.
This surprised him quite a bit.
The increase in the female lead's affinity from 40 to 50 and the reward for qualitative change were not new to him; he had received them several times before.
However, the rewards he received from Qiu Qianwei were more impressive than any other female lead before.
He directly gained 1000 villain points and 50 halo points.
Could it be because of Qiu Qianwei's impressive female lead halo?
Wang Haoran speculated inwardly.
There was a roar of applause below the stage.
Qiu Qianwei gazed at the eyes revealed under Wang Haoran's mask with a softness that hadn't been there before.
However, within this tenderness, there was also a hint of resentment.
"So, the piano god is you. You made it so hard for me to find you," Qiu Qianwei whispered to Wang Haoran with a slight complaint, avoiding the microphone.
"I only found out you were looking for me after I came here and saw the posters outside," Wang Haoran responded quietly.
He never imagined he would become famous on short video platforms, dubbed the "piano god," and make it difficult for Qiu Qianwei to find him.
Hearing Wang Haoran's explanation, Qiu Qianwei's slight resentment immediately evaporated.
"It's the piano god. This lucky audience member is the piano god!"
Qiu Qianwei noticed that some of the highly musically skilled audience members also realized this and shouted loudly.
Wang Haoran's final solo performance of "Piano Concerto No. 3" fully displayed his skill.
With such exceptional performance skills, who else could it be besides the "piano god"?
As the audience hinted at it, others quickly woke up to the realization.
Everyone thought it was a "surprise performance" specially arranged for the concert.
These so-called "lucky audience members" were actually arranged by the program team.
Otherwise, how could they coincidentally select the "piano god"?
With the revelation of the "piano god's" identity, the excitement of the concert reached its peak.
Seeing this, Qiu Qianwei took advantage of the situation and said into the microphone with a smile:
"Are you all satisfied with the special guest I invited?"
"Satisfied! We're satisfied!"
...
Echoing responses filled the venue.
Seeing this, Qiu Qianwei's eyes revealed a mischievous look as she said to Wang Haoran:
"Since everyone is so enthusiastic, if our piano god doesn't perform well, they won't let you leave."
With just these words, Wang Haoran was forced onto the stage.
Refusing would definitely ruin Qiu Qianwei's reputation.
However, this was in line with Wang Haoran's intentions.
"A new musical piece for everyone. I hope you enjoy it." After a simple sentence, Wang Haoran didn't hesitate further.
With the stage set up, it was natural to perform right away.
Qiu Qianwei, beside him, watched Wang Haoran with anticipation after hearing this.
Gradually, the audience quieted down.
The prelude to a musical piece began.
Qiu Qianwei's lips curled up in a satisfied smile.
As she expected, this was the piano piece she wanted to purchase full rights to.
The short video was recorded with a phone, and while the sound was clear, it couldn't compare to hearing it directly.
Qiu Qianwei half-closed her eyes, savoring it slowly, quickly becoming immersed.
The rhythm of the musical piece progressed, each sound stirring the emotions of the listener.
The melody easily evoked emotions, making people feel as if they were there, experiencing the composer's mood.
This was the pinnacle of music!
The prelude to the musical piece brought anticipation and longing, starting with gentleness and sweetness. It moved to panic, loss, and sadness, followed by madness, collapse, and finally, everything returned to calmness, with the melody becoming gentle and uneventful.
When the final note of this musical piece fell, Qiu Qianwei and the audience couldn't calm down for a long time. This was to the point where everyone forgot to applaud.
"What's the name of this piece?" After a long time, Qiu Qianwei stared into Wang Haoran's eyes and asked.
"Shāng."
"Shāng?! What a fitting name," Qiu Qianwei nodded repeatedly after savoring it, unable to help herself.
From longing at first sight, to sweetness when together, then betrayal by a loved one causing various negative emotions and almost breaking down, after enduring all sorts of negative emotions, finally coming to terms and returning to calmness.
The emotions conveyed by this piece, "Shāng," seemed infused with love.
At this thought, Qiu Qianwei looked at Wang Haoran with endless pity.
He was so outstanding. Who was the heartless woman who hurt him so much?!
[Ding, Female lead Qiu Qianwei's affinity for the host has increased by 10, current total affinity is 60 (Devoted).]
[Ding, Host influences the plot, gaining 400 villain points, Lin Chen's protagonist halo -20, host's villain halo +20!]
There was no way Wang Haoran could have known what Qiu Qianwei was thinking.
If he knew, he wouldn't know whether to laugh or cry.
The inspiration for the creation of "Shāng" was not as complicated as Qiu Qianwei thought.
It was when the piano shop delivered a piano to his house. Wang Haoran accidentally stepped on a pot of orchids he had been cultivating to sooth his sentiments.
Orchids were delicate and difficult to cultivate. Wang Haoran would take some time to take care of them whenever he had free time. He hoped the orchids would grow well, out of longing and anticipation.
But before these orchids fully matured, they were trampled to death!
Could he be in a good mood?
But no matter what, it was just a pot of orchids. After feeling down, he naturally looked on the bright side.
Coincidentally, he composed music at the time. He used his emotional fluctuations from nurturing the orchids only to have them trampled as inspiration and created this piece of music.
Of course, art requires ornamentation. When creating it, he naturally exaggerated.
And after artistic processing, the emotions conveyed by the music indeed coincided with the emotional experience brought about by a failed romance.
Qiu Qianwei and others felt this way because of it.
At this moment, Qiu Qianwei stared at Wang Haoran absentmindedly.
Taking advantage of this moment, Wang Haoran quickly communicated with the system and issued a command.
[Ding, Host successfully used Charm Halo on Female Lead Qiu Qianwei, Qiu Qianwei's affinity for the host increased by 10, current total affinity is 70 (Unwavering Devotion).]
Previously, the Charm Halo couldn't be used on Qiu Qianwei because Wang Haoran hadn't demonstrated his musical talent. This didn't meet the criteria for Qiu Qianwei, the female lead, to choose a boyfriend.
Now that Wang Haoran's musical talent had been demonstrated, there was naturally no problem using the Charm Halo.
Since it could be used, it was used immediately.
This surprised him quite a bit.
The increase in the female lead's affinity from 40 to 50 and the reward for qualitative change were not new to him; he had received them several times before.
However, the rewards he received from Qiu Qianwei were more impressive than any other female lead before.
He directly gained 1000 villain points and 50 halo points.
Could it be because of Qiu Qianwei's impressive female lead halo?
Wang Haoran speculated inwardly.
There was a roar of applause below the stage.
Qiu Qianwei gazed at the eyes revealed under Wang Haoran's mask with a softness that hadn't been there before.
However, within this tenderness, there was also a hint of resentment.
"So, the piano god is you. You made it so hard for me to find you," Qiu Qianwei whispered to Wang Haoran with a slight complaint, avoiding the microphone.
"I only found out you were looking for me after I came here and saw the posters outside," Wang Haoran responded quietly.
He never imagined he would become famous on short video platforms, dubbed the "piano god," and make it difficult for Qiu Qianwei to find him.
Hearing Wang Haoran's explanation, Qiu Qianwei's slight resentment immediately evaporated.
"It's the piano god. This lucky audience member is the piano god!"
Qiu Qianwei noticed that some of the highly musically skilled audience members also realized this and shouted loudly.
Wang Haoran's final solo performance of "Piano Concerto No. 3" fully displayed his skill.
With such exceptional performance skills, who else could it be besides the "piano god"?
As the audience hinted at it, others quickly woke up to the realization.
Everyone thought it was a "surprise performance" specially arranged for the concert.
These so-called "lucky audience members" were actually arranged by the program team.
Otherwise, how could they coincidentally select the "piano god"?
With the revelation of the "piano god's" identity, the excitement of the concert reached its peak.
Seeing this, Qiu Qianwei took advantage of the situation and said into the microphone with a smile:
"Are you all satisfied with the special guest I invited?"
"Satisfied! We're satisfied!"
...
Echoing responses filled the venue.
Seeing this, Qiu Qianwei's eyes revealed a mischievous look as she said to Wang Haoran:
"Since everyone is so enthusiastic, if our piano god doesn't perform well, they won't let you leave."
With just these words, Wang Haoran was forced onto the stage.
Refusing would definitely ruin Qiu Qianwei's reputation.
However, this was in line with Wang Haoran's intentions.
"A new musical piece for everyone. I hope you enjoy it." After a simple sentence, Wang Haoran didn't hesitate further.
With the stage set up, it was natural to perform right away.
Qiu Qianwei, beside him, watched Wang Haoran with anticipation after hearing this.
Gradually, the audience quieted down.
The prelude to a musical piece began.
Qiu Qianwei's lips curled up in a satisfied smile.
As she expected, this was the piano piece she wanted to purchase full rights to.
The short video was recorded with a phone, and while the sound was clear, it couldn't compare to hearing it directly.
Qiu Qianwei half-closed her eyes, savoring it slowly, quickly becoming immersed.
The rhythm of the musical piece progressed, each sound stirring the emotions of the listener.
The melody easily evoked emotions, making people feel as if they were there, experiencing the composer's mood.
This was the pinnacle of music!
The prelude to the musical piece brought anticipation and longing, starting with gentleness and sweetness. It moved to panic, loss, and sadness, followed by madness, collapse, and finally, everything returned to calmness, with the melody becoming gentle and uneventful.
When the final note of this musical piece fell, Qiu Qianwei and the audience couldn't calm down for a long time. This was to the point where everyone forgot to applaud.
"What's the name of this piece?" After a long time, Qiu Qianwei stared into Wang Haoran's eyes and asked.
"Shāng."
"Shāng?! What a fitting name," Qiu Qianwei nodded repeatedly after savoring it, unable to help herself.
From longing at first sight, to sweetness when together, then betrayal by a loved one causing various negative emotions and almost breaking down, after enduring all sorts of negative emotions, finally coming to terms and returning to calmness.
The emotions conveyed by this piece, "Shāng," seemed infused with love.
At this thought, Qiu Qianwei looked at Wang Haoran with endless pity.
He was so outstanding. Who was the heartless woman who hurt him so much?!
[Ding, Female lead Qiu Qianwei's affinity for the host has increased by 10, current total affinity is 60 (Devoted).]
[Ding, Host influences the plot, gaining 400 villain points, Lin Chen's protagonist halo -20, host's villain halo +20!]
There was no way Wang Haoran could have known what Qiu Qianwei was thinking.
If he knew, he wouldn't know whether to laugh or cry.
The inspiration for the creation of "Shāng" was not as complicated as Qiu Qianwei thought.
It was when the piano shop delivered a piano to his house. Wang Haoran accidentally stepped on a pot of orchids he had been cultivating to sooth his sentiments.
Orchids were delicate and difficult to cultivate. Wang Haoran would take some time to take care of them whenever he had free time. He hoped the orchids would grow well, out of longing and anticipation.
But before these orchids fully matured, they were trampled to death!
Could he be in a good mood?
But no matter what, it was just a pot of orchids. After feeling down, he naturally looked on the bright side.
Coincidentally, he composed music at the time. He used his emotional fluctuations from nurturing the orchids only to have them trampled as inspiration and created this piece of music.
Of course, art requires ornamentation. When creating it, he naturally exaggerated.
And after artistic processing, the emotions conveyed by the music indeed coincided with the emotional experience brought about by a failed romance.
Qiu Qianwei and others felt this way because of it.
At this moment, Qiu Qianwei stared at Wang Haoran absentmindedly.
Taking advantage of this moment, Wang Haoran quickly communicated with the system and issued a command.
[Ding, Host successfully used Charm Halo on Female Lead Qiu Qianwei, Qiu Qianwei's affinity for the host increased by 10, current total affinity is 70 (Unwavering Devotion).]
Previously, the Charm Halo couldn't be used on Qiu Qianwei because Wang Haoran hadn't demonstrated his musical talent. This didn't meet the criteria for Qiu Qianwei, the female lead, to choose a boyfriend.
Now that Wang Haoran's musical talent had been demonstrated, there was naturally no problem using the Charm Halo.
Since it could be used, it was used immediately.
After all, the Charm Halo had a 72-hour cooldown.
(25+ Advance chapters are available on Patreon!)
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Translated by Evil Duke.