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Chapter 188:
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Snap!Qiu Qianwei came out of the lingering melody and was the first to clap her hands.
And this applause was like a drop of water falling into a boiling hot oil pan. In an instant, the atmosphere in the venue boiled over.
Thunderous applause swept in like a surging tide, more enthusiastic than on any previous occasion.
[Ding, female lead Xu Muyan's favorability towards the host increases by 5, current total favorability is 80 (Unwavering Affection)]
[Ding, female lead Mu Zhaozhao's favorability towards the host increases by 5, current total favorability is 50 (Love and Admiration)]
[Ding, female lead Qin Yunhan's favorability towards the host increases by 2, current total favorability is 99 (Unswerving Loyalty)]
[Ding, host influences plot direction, gains 800 villain points!]
Of course, there were also some reluctant folks withholding their applause. One such reluctant person was Lin Chen.
As a protagonist equipped with a system that strengthened with each encounter, Lin Chen loved to show off. However, he detested it when others did it in front of him.
After a long time, the applause subsided. But everyone still seemed unsatisfied, wanting the "Piano God" to continue playing a few more pieces. Wang Haoran did not disappoint, playing several world-famous pieces he had practiced in recent days.
Unknowingly, the concert was nearing its end. Only then did Wang Haoran step down.
The concert's duration was limited, lasting about three hours. Due to Wang Haoran taking up a lot of time, the original concert was compressed and cut.
Qiu Qianwei sought the opinion of the audience and played five of her own composed pieces before concluding the concert.
Lin Chen didn't get the chance to show off as he hoped.
[Ding, host successfully prevented protagonist Lin Chen from showing off, gained 700 villain points, Lin Chen's protagonist halo -35, host's villain halo +35!]
As the concert ended, the audience began to leave.
Qiu Qianwei sent a message, asking Wang Haoran to come backstage.
"I was here as a guest. I wonder if there's any compensation?" Wang Haoran joked upon seeing Qiu Qianwei.
"Of course, I will pay you three times the appearance fee of a piano master as compensation," Qiu Qianwei nodded and responded with a smile.
"I'm just kidding, you can skip the honor. If you consider me a friend, how about treating me to dinner tomorrow night?"
He wasn't short of a few million anyway, so he shifted the conversation directly to the point. With Qiu Qianwei's favorability now at 70, there was no time for beating around the bush!
"Tomorrow night, um... I'm afraid that won't be possible," Qiu Qianwei shook her head and refused.
Wang Haoran was taken aback. With her favorability at 70, she still refused to come out for a meal... Was the goddess-like female lead this aloof?
"It's like this, I have to leave early tomorrow morning to participate in the Glory Arts Festival abroad, so I don't have time," Qiu Qianwei explained regretfully to Wang Haoran.
"I see," Wang Haoran finally realized. She was indeed very busy, as befits an international pianist.
Just as the conversation was about to end, Lin Chen interjected impatiently, "Seventh Sister, let's not bother with him. We have to catch an early flight tomorrow to go abroad. Let's head back soon."
He had some shadow over Wang Haoran. Previously, he missed the chance to show off at Qingling University. Now, he didn't even get to perform on stage at the concert.
Lin Chen just wanted to keep distance from Wang Haoran. This time, while traveling abroad with Seventh Sister, he must seize the opportunity to help her win the prize with his musical ability. Once Seventh Sister was happy, he would ask her to be his wife!
"Miss Qiu, may I ask in which country the Global Glory Arts Festival is held?" Wang Haoran immediately asked.
A week's time wasn't long, but it wasn't short either. Moreover, the protagonist Lin Chen would also travel along. If he let the plot unfold naturally, by the time Qiu Qianwei returned in a week, she would probably have little to do with him.
He didn't want this to happen.
"The homeland of the great musician Chopin," Qiu Qianwei replied.
"Really? That's great! It just so happens to be part of my vacation plan to visit the birthplace of such a great musician and absorb the musical atmosphere," Wang Haoran exclaimed in surprise, then asked, "Would Miss Qiu be willing to take me along?"
"Of course," Qiu Qianwei readily agreed.
Lin Chen wanted to stop it but was too late.
"When are we leaving tomorrow?" Wang Haoran asked eagerly.
"Eight o'clock tomorrow morning, at Blue Sky Private Airport."
"I'll definitely be there on time tomorrow."
"Remember to bring some warm clothes, the weather there might be colder than here," Qiu Qianwei reminded with concern.
"Thank you for the reminder."
"We're friends now. Don't call me Miss Qiu so formally, you... you can just call me Weiwei, that's what my family calls me," Qiu Qianwei said shyly, lowering her eyes.
"Weiwei, have a good rest tonight. See you tomorrow," Wang Haoran gazed into her eyes.
Qiu Qianwei met Wang Haoran's gaze but quickly looked away shyly.
[Ding, host flirts with female lead Qiu Qianwei, gains 300 villain points!]
"Yeah, see you tomorrow," Qiu Qianwei pursed her lips and smiled in response.
After Wang Haoran left the backstage, he returned to Qin Yunhan, Xu Muyan, Mu Zhaozhao, and Wen Jing's side. The five got into the car.
Wang Haoran first sent Xu Muyan and Wen Jing home, then prepared to take Mu Zhaozhao home.
"Sister Yunhan, I don't want to return home tonight. I want to sleep at your place," Mu Zhaozhao suddenly said, holding onto Qin Yunhan's arm along the way.
"I don't want to sleep with you. Go back to your own home," Qin Yunhan said disdainfully. She had planned to have a candlelit chat with Wang Haoran and didn't want Mu Zhaozhao to come over and disrupt it.
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Translated by Evil Duke.