Chapter 223: Jiang Wan Is a Piano Genius
When she expressed her point, the few people present already knew what she was getting at.
It was too easy to guess what the little girl was trying to say, it was written all over her face.
Ni Wenbin did not know what his daughter was planning. He asked in confusion, “Man Man, what do you mean by that?”
What other gifts do we have?
They didn’t prepare anything else!
Could it be that Man Man had secretly prepared another gift and didn’t tell him?
He hadn’t noticed Manman bringing anything with her though!
Ni Wenbin was at a loss. Ni Manman explained, “Dad, your daughter doesn’t have this kind of talent, but it will be fine as long as someone else does.”
She turned around and took a few steps back. Then, she pulled Jiang Wan over and proudly said, “Considering the special circumstances, why don’t we give Fifth Young Master Feng a gift of a song? I saw a piano in the banquet hall, that will do nicely.”.
“Although I don’t know how to play the piano, there’s a level 10 master pianist here right now. She even won first place in the National Piano Competition. I think it’s best if she played the piano. It can also brighten up the atmosphere of the banquet.”
Ni Manman’s tongue stuck out. Although she knew that Feng Linbai could not see, she still looked at him intently. She blinked and asked, “Fifth Young Master Feng, what do you think of this proposal?”
Ni Wenbin was stunned by Ni Manman’s proposal, as was everyone else.
When he heard what Ni Manman had just said, he thought that she was going to play the piano.
As Ni Manman’s father, he knew his daughter’s capabilities. Although Ni Manman had learned to play the piano, her piano skills were not very good.
Ni Wenbin was shocked at first. When he found out that Ni Manman was recommending Jiang Wan and not herself, his heart stopped its crazy march.
He was puzzled though. Was Ni Manman’s relationship with Jiang Wan that good? So good that she wanted to help her friend show off?
The few of them had guessed what Ni Manman was thinking, and now that she has said it, they were not surprised.
It was just that they had not expected the showoff to be a different person but to them, no matter who it was, it did not matter.
Feng Linbai said nonchalantly, “Since you’ve already made up your mind, do whatever you like.”
Ni Manman felt regret in her heart.
After seeing Feng Linbai up close, she felt that this person was really handsome. How could there be such a good-looking man in this world?
Perhaps the Heavens had made it so that his eyes couldn’t see because they too felt that this man’s looks were too perfect.
What a pity.
However, even though Feng Linbai was blind, he was still a member of the Feng family and remained unattainable.
Would she be able to persuade Ni Wenbin to let her get close to Feng Linbai?
Whether she could marry him was another matter. Such a handsome man, there would be no disadvantage to her if she married him.
Ni Manman’s thoughts drifted far away as she brought Jiang Wan to the piano.
Jiang Wan sat down and placed her ten fingers on the piano keys. Very soon, the melodious sound of the piano poured out from under her fingers. The music was as gentle and light as flowing water, gradually turning into a mighty waterfall, and finally, the sprays of dew were carried by a breeze that brushed past the willow trees, carrying them away to distant lands.
The song ended.
Many people were still immersed in the song imagery of the song. After a while, the audience broke out into thunderous applause.
Everyone praised, “Miss Jiang is a piano genius. That song just now was brilliant!”
Chapter 224: Stirring up Trouble
Ni Manman was clapping enthusiastically beside Jiang Wan.
Jiang Wan closed the music score and stood up. The two of them walked back to their original spot.
Ni Manman praised as they walked, “Wan Wan, you played really well just now. I was so immersed in it!”
Jiang Wan said humbly, “Thank goodness I didn’t hit a wrong note.”
Ni Manman said, “How many times have you played this song? How could you possibly play it wrong? You have talent and work hard. Nobody can compare to you!”
Jiang Wan shook her head. “That’s not true…”
When the two of them reached Feng Linbai and the others, they heard Ni Manman ask in puzzlement, “Wan Wan, is there someone else who’s better than you?”
Jiang Wan smiled. “Of course there is.”
“Is that person here now?”
“Yes.”
“Who could it be?”
Jiang Wan did not say anything.
Ni Manman smiled and turned to Feng Linbai, she said with a look expectant of praise, “Fifth Young Master Feng, Wan Wan played really well just now, right?”
Jiang Wan could not help but look at Feng Junhao.
She hadn’t dared to look at Feng Junhao when she was playing the piano just now because she was afraid of being too obvious and others would notice.
Now, she pretended to look at Feng Linbai but she secretly glanced at Feng Junhao through the corner of her eye. She thought that she was being discreet but Feng Jinghan who was standing beside Feng Junhao noticed.
Feng Jinghan hatched a plan in her heart.
She sneered in her heart. These two sisters sure had some ambitious plans.
Feng Linbai didn’t say anything.
He wanted to see how this clown would continue to perform for everyone by herself.
As expected, even without Feng Linbai’s cooperation, Ni Manman was still able to continue the show.
“This is also a gesture from Wan Wan. However, Wan Wan just said that someone here can play better than her but I don’t know who…”
Feng Linbai’s lips curled into a mocking smile as he finally said, “What are you trying to say?”
Feng Tianrui, who had been acting like he was part of the background because he did not want others to notice him, could not hold it in any longer.
He said impatiently, “Don’t you just want to call out this other person to play a song as well? Why do you feel the need to make up all these twists and turns? You girls are so troublesome. What are you trying to achieve by stirring up trouble? Aren’t you tired of such things?”
Ni Manman’s face alternated between green and white after being hit.
He Sihui said unhappily, “Rui’er, be polite.”
Feng Tianrui mumbled softly, “This scheming b*tch, what’s there to be polite about…”
Feng Le’an pulled him back and mouthed, “Don’t make your mother angry.”
Feng Tianrui pursed his lips. He didn’t want to waste his time participating in such a hypocritical occasion. He might as well go back to his room and play his video games. The professional league was about to start and he didn’t have much time left to practice.
Feng Jinghan also mocked the pair in her heart.
This kind of method was too low-class. It was so crude.
Ni Manman hadn’t expected things to develop this way. She bit her lip and didn’t know how to continue.
At this time, a middle-aged man walked over.
He looked at Jiang Wan with surprise and said, “Were you the one playing the piano just now? It was so good! I listened to it and felt like I was transported back to the day when I heard Old Master Guan play this exact song!
“Unfortunately, Old Master Guan no longer plays the piano, and he no longer accepts students… Little girl, who is your teacher? I detected a bit of Old Master Guan’s charm in your music. Are you perhaps one of Old Master Guan’s students?”
Chapter 225: Business Exchanges Until Next Year
Jiang Wan smiled. “I’m not really his student. I just happened to have attended a few of Old Master Guan’s classes.”
“That’s still very impressive. It’s not easy to get a spot in his class!”
The man clicked his tongue and said, “Young lady, you’re still so young. You’ll definitely achieve great things in the future!”
Jiang Wan said politely, “Thank you for your praise.”
Feng Wenshu recognized the man’s identity.
His name was Wang Qingping. He was a famous pianist within the country and had won quite a few awards internationally. Not long ago, he had just been made a professor at the Royal Academy of Music in the United States. He was the second Chinese person to receive this title other than old Mr. Guan Hongshun.
Moreover, he was also a member of the music division in the National Arts Committee. He was often invited to be a judge of music competitions all over the country. It was naturally good to befriend such a person.
“Master Wang, I thought you wouldn’t show.”
Feng Wenshu said politely, “Thank you for coming to our Feng family’s banquet even with such a busy schedule. I remember that your concert this year is scheduled to be held in the capital. We will definitely make it and enjoy your auditory feast.”
Feng Wenshu seemed to be using this banquet as a ladder for him to make friends with celebrities from all walks of life and expand his network. He was extremely warm and welcoming, especially to people who were of value to him. He would open his mouth whenever he got close to them.
Wang Qingping had attended many such occasions before so he was not unfamiliar with such pleasantries. He politely said, “Second Young Master Feng, you flatter me. I really don’t deserve those words. If you are willing to attend, I’d be humbled to have you. When the time comes, I will prepare a front-row seat for you. I hope that Second Young Master Feng will not be stingy with his advice.”
The corner of Feng Tianrui’s mouth twitched as he muttered, “Alright, alright, the business exchanges are here again.”
He rolled his eyes and hid behind Feng Le’an as he asked softly, “Dad, I feel like if things continue on like this, they can and will keep bragging until next year. Can I excuse myself or maybe go get something to eat then I’ll be back after?”
Feng Le’an glanced at He Sihui and replied even more softly, “Sure, if you can get past your mother.”
Feng Tianrui quietly took a step back.
He Sihui did not even turn her head. “Where do you think you’re going?”
Feng Tianrui readily said. “I’m going to the bathroom.”
He Sihui asked, “How long will you be gone for?”
Feng Tianrui said hesitantly, “Maybe… maybe half an hour?”
Feng Le’an was silent.
“Son, if you sit on the can for half an hour, you’ll probably get hemorrhoids!’
Feng Le’an said, “Rui’er has been suffering from indigestion recently. He might have some problems…”
Before he could say “evacuating”, He Sihui had already said, ” Okay, just don’t come back too late.”
Feng Tianrui was shocked. His mother had actually agreed?
He had only wanted to struggle for a while and didn’t think that his mother would agree. Was today his lucky day, his mother had been persuaded so easily?
Feng Tianrui quickly left, filled with disbelief and joy, afraid that He Sihui would go back on her words if he was to linger any longer.
Feng Zhiyi, Feng Wenshu, and Feng Linbai stood at the front and didn’t hear the conversation that had happened behind them. Feng Qiongfang, who was standing in the middle, heard it all.
Feng Qiongfang held herself back and didn’t turn her head, pretending that she didn’t know that Feng Tianrui had already left the team.
He Sihui was also a little impatient.
She was also annoyed by the business exchanges. Her time was much better spent doing scientific research.
On the other side, Ni Manman felt that things had taken a turn for the better and that things could continue to develop according to her plans.
Therefore, when Wang Qingping’s attention returned to Jiang Wan, she forcefully interjected, “Master Wang, you’ve heard many people play the piano before. Where do you think our Wan Wan stands nationally?”