All-rounder Artist

Chapter 1607: Chapter 1297: A Step Away

Lin Yuan walked quickly, the hundred-meter red carpet providing ample time for the reporters to take photos.

Other male guests might bring female companions, but Lin Yuan clearly had no interest in that.

Soon.

He entered the Golden Hall.

Lin Yuan was assigned to room 202.

Accompanying Lin Yuan was his mother, sister, and younger sister.

Sitting in the simple room, his mother was a bit nervous and couldn’t help but cautiously ask Lin Yuan:

"Are we going to expose you?"

"It’s fine."

Lin Yuan replied.

Even if the family was seen by outsiders, it wouldn’t be a problem.

The only flaw was his sister; it would be a bit risky if certain high-level people from Silver Blue Books saw her.

After all, the top-tier at Silver Blue Books knew Lin Xuan was Chu Kuang’s sister.

If the high-level people at Silver Blue Books also found out that Lin Xuan was Xian Yu’s sister, it would be troublesome.

However, the probability of this was small.

Ordinary people couldn’t enter this room.

After assuring his family, Lin Yuan went backstage to meet with Yang Zhongming, who was preparing for the opening.

"Are you ready?"

Yang Zhongming picked up the violin.

Lin Yuan nodded. Both were very skilled with their instruments, and they had rehearsed extensively for this opening.

"Then I’ll go up first."

Yang Zhongming patted Lin Yuan on the shoulder and walked toward the stage.

Immediately, a burst of enthusiastic applause erupted from the audience.

Once the applause subsided slightly, Yang Zhongming spoke:

"The first piece we are going to perform today is called ’Serenade.’ This piece was written by a junior I greatly admire, and he will be joining me on stage today to perform it."

With that, Lin Yuan walked onto the stage.

The news that Xian Yu would be collaborating with Yang Zhongming for the concert opening had not been announced beforehand.

Therefore.

When the audience saw Lin Yuan and Yang Zhongming, two maestros in the Blue Star music scene, performing together, their enthusiasm was instantly ignited!

"This ticket was so worth it!"

"I can’t believe I’m seeing Xian Yu at Yang Zhongming’s concert!"

"Haha, I just attended Xian Yu’s concert not too long ago!"

"These two are actually performing together on stage!"

"I love them both so much!"

"You’re not the only one; most people here probably love both Yang Zhongming and Xian Yu, it’s only normal."

"This is definitely a rare-level performance!"

"It’s a legendary scene that might be hard to see again in the future!"

In the midst of great surprise.

The applause grew even more intense!

Meanwhile, some of the fellow maestros showed looks of surprise.

Everyone knew about the relationship between these two; Yang Zhongming had vouched for Xian Yu multiple times before. However, it was unexpected to many that their closeness extended to performing an opening act together.

On the other hand, Zheng Jing and other close friends knew beforehand and displayed predictable smiles.

...

The venue gradually grew silent.

Taking a deep breath, Lin Yuan sat down at the piano.

He exchanged a glance with Yang Zhongming, then gently pressed the piano keys.

The flowing notes gradually unraveled.

Almost all "serenades" are centered on the theme of love.

But in Lin Yuan’s hands, this piece wasn’t excessively lingering; it embraced a straightforward strength, yet it didn’t lack the expected tenderness.

It was like a form of confession.

Amidst the guiding and embellishing sounds of the sextet harp, Yang Zhongming joined in with the violin.

During the ensemble.

The piano sound softened, providing a layer for the violin.

With instant rapport, the emotions seemed to gradually elevate, reaching the first climax of the melody swiftly.

Pleading?

Expectation?

The intersection of two emotions, with a slightly complex explanation.

The audience unconsciously closed their eyes, as if entering the world of the music.

Indeed.

Lin Yuan quietly activated the "Immersive Sound."

This was an exclusive level of enjoyment for the live audience at the music hall.

On such a stage, Lin Yuan was not stingy with this kind of presentation.

The lyrical interlude resumed, bringing a unique tranquility.

As the emotions increasingly intensified, the second climax of this piece emerged.

...

On the second floor of the Golden Hall, there was a large private room.

The room could accommodate about twenty people.

With a closer look, one could notice that these nearly twenty private room attendees wore uniform outfits, with golden plaques on their chests labeled "Literature and Art Association" in four characters.

Indeed.

This group came from the Literature and Art Association, responsible for setting the Blue Star music charts.

By rights, these people were longstanding experts in the music industry, at an age and aura that should normally shield them from being easily impressed in any situation—

However, at this moment.

Amidst this duet of "Serenade" by Yang Zhongming and Xian Yu.

Almost all twenty people of the Literature and Art Association were uniformly displaying expressions of entranced rapture, slightly closing their eyes.

Not until the stage performance completely ended did they awaken from their dreamlike state.

At that moment, most had astonishment written all over their eyes!

Only a few gently exhaled, seemingly savoring the song’s lingering charm, without being overly shocked.

Glancing at the stunned crowd.

One of the relatively calm and elegant middle-aged women smiled and said:

"Do you believe me now? Xian Yu’s compositions must be listened to live to evaluate their quality more objectively."

"That’s incredible."

"There’s a complete difference in sensation between listening live and not live!"

"Even though we used the best equipment, it still couldn’t replicate the live feeling. It’s as if the music wrapped around you, immersing you in a world exclusive to music."