Chapter 410: Chapter 201: If You Make Me Go On Stage Again, I’ll Beat You Up (Part 2)

Yang Chen and Chairman Zhou finished the song together, ending with Chairman Zhou’s solo part.

Tang Xia stood up excitedly and applauded, looking at Yang Chen like a little fan girl.

Others might not notice, but as a piano major, Tang Xia could hear Yang Chen’s piano skills.

Beside her, Song Siming pursed his lips, looking as if he was about to cry without tears.

Damn, this opportunity was supposed to be mine, he shouted in his heart.

The audience applauded and cheered.

"This handsome guy is amazing."

"This totally looks like a setup, definitely a program rehearsed for a long time, not randomly selected."

"Haha... of course! If it was random selection, how could it be such a coincidence to pick someone who can play the piano?"

"No way Chairman Zhou would actually select randomly, what if he picked an unreliable fan and messed up the concert?"

...

You could tell from the comments of the fans how good Yang Chen’s performance was; it already made everyone mistakenly believe it was a rehearsed program.

Chairman Zhou happily approached Yang Chen and hugged him, saying, "Bro, your piano playing is impressive."

Yang Chen: "Not too bad, mainly happy today, so performed a bit beyond usual."

"Haha..." The whole crowd laughed.

Chairman Zhou: "I see everyone is very happy now, so to make everyone even happier, I’ll add one more song. What do you all say?"

"Yes!" The whole crowd shouted.

Chairman Zhou: "Bro, can you play and sing ’Nocturne’?"

Yang Chen: "That’s a must. When ’Nocturne’ plays, I go on stage to accept the award. Of course, I have to know this song."

"Haha..." The crowd laughed again, even Chairman Zhou was a bit shy and bashful.

Chairman Zhou: "Can you play Xiao Bang’s 21 Nocturnes?"

Yang Chen: "Definitely!"

Chairman Zhou: "Great! When I sing ’Play Chopin’s Nocturne for you,’ I’ll stop, and you play a section randomly. How about that?"

Yang Chen nodded, saying: "No problem!"

Chairman Zhou raised both hands to applaud, and then all the fans followed suit, clapping and cheering.

In the audience, Tang Xia looked at Yang Chen with anticipation, while beside her, Song Siming face-palmed, shouting in his heart to finish it soon and stop playing.

Yang Chen and Chairman Zhou briefly communicated, then went back to their respective pianos.

’Nocturne plays, go on stage to receive the award’ - this song is difficult to sing, and the music is exquisite. It once swept all the Best Song Awards in the Dragon Country music industry, with no other song to compare.

"Play Chopin’s Nocturne for you!" After singing this line, Chairman Zhou stopped immediately, and Yang Chen seamlessly started playing the first Nocturne in B-flat minor, slow and soothing, as if one was experiencing the beauty of the night.

Tang Xia listened with enjoyment, thinking: "I can play this piece too, but why does his version sound better than mine? When I play, it sounds like listening to music, but when he plays, it feels like enjoyment. Why is there such a big difference?"

Everyone can make noodles, but some people’s noodles make others want to throw up, while others’ make people crave another bowl. Even with simple food like noodles, the maker’s skill determines the taste.

Tang Xia could play the first Nocturne, but she just learned it by following instructions and couldn’t convey the emotions of the piece to herself or others.

This was the level difference between her and Yang Chen.

If played completely, it would take too much time.

Yang Chen was a very disciplined person, and he wouldn’t outshine the host.

After all, it’s Chairman Zhou’s concert, and he should be the main focus.

So, the first Nocturne was played for just a minute before ending.

Chairman Zhou nodded in great appreciation and continued to play and sing.

A few lyrics later, Chairman Zhou sang again, "Play Chopin’s Nocturne for you," and then stopped immediately!

Yang Chen immediately began playing the third Nocturne in B major, faster-paced, elegantly starting, intense midway, and beautifully ending.

In the audience, Tang Xia couldn’t help but exclaim: "Incredible playing! This midsection part, I always struggle with, but he really nailed it."

Song Siming shouted in his heart: "Please finish it! Don’t let him play anymore!"

The whole song had eight lines of "Play Chopin’s Nocturne for you," and for the last time, Yang Chen chose the fifth Nocturne in F-sharp major, still slow-paced, with ornamental notes first, then rich emotional expression, the most beautiful of the Nocturnes.

When Yang Chen’s piano stopped, Chairman Zhou stood up and led the applause.

The fans immediately followed, clapping along with Chairman Zhou.

Tang Xia looked admiringly, with a sparkling smile.

Song Siming was practically pulling his own hair out, shouting in his heart: "Don’t applaud him! I was supposed to be the one showing off up there."

Chairman Zhou walked over to Yang Chen, hugged him, and said: "Bro, nice playing, you must be a professional pianist, right?"

The entire audience thought so.

However, Yang Chen’s next answer left everyone in awe.

Yang Chen: "No, actually, I’m just a Bibi ride-share driver."

"What?" The whole crowd gasped.

Chairman Zhou was visibly stunned for a moment, then laughed and said: "That’s such a pity."

Yang Chen: "Life is life, hobby is a hobby."

Chairman Zhou: "Got it. Bro, thank you for your amazing performance. This will certainly become one of the most unforgettable concerts of my life. Thank you."

Yang Chen shook hands with Chairman Zhou, waved to the audience, and quickly exited the stage.

Tang Xia gave Yang Chen a thumbs up, praising: "Brother Yang, you’re amazing. I never expected your piano skills to be so high, truly hidden depths!"