I’m obviously lowering my favorability, so why am I being pursued by the heroine? Chapter 125

The entire competition venue was silent, many people were listening with rapt attention.

This piece of music was like a bird spreading its wings, wanting to be reborn as a phoenix, sounding incredibly majestic.

When the music ended, many people were still yearning for more.

“I didn’t expect her to have improved so much. It seems she has a chance at the championship. The last time I heard it, it clearly wasn’t this impressive.”

Qian Yang’s face held a hint of disbelief.

Even he, someone not well-versed in music, could discern the improvement of the person playing on stage.

“Is this what you call impressive? I’ve heard better guqin music.”

Su Hao laughed softly and shook his head.

This guqin music was simply incomparable to Cao Ziqin’s.

If one were to force a comparison, it could only be compared to a practice piece Cao Ziqin played casually when she was extremely uninspired.

It was grand, yet it lacked any soul, missing many things.

After her performance, Guan Qingjuan didn’t forget to cast a provocative glance at Su Hao.

It was clear that she was also very satisfied with the effect of her performance.

The subsequent guqin sounds made the various guqin masters on the judging panel perk up.

They knew that it was time for evaluation.

“Brother, the ‘better guqin music’ you mentioned, was it played by Fairy Cao at the last guqin competition?”

Qian Yang looked at Su Hao, a hint of surprise in his eyes.

He felt that this brother didn’t seem to be bragging, as if he had really heard better sounds.

But he didn’t remember such a young man last time. Could it be that he wasn’t in the VIP section last time?

“Hmm, something like that.”

Su Hao nodded, not saying much.

His own guqin skills had also reached a pinnacle. Even the pieces he played casually were better than what was on stage.

Perhaps only Cao Ziqin could compete with him in guqin skills.

One by one, the contestants showcased their exquisite and incredibly superb guqin skills.

The skill levels of these people varied, some so high they were difficult to judge, others simply pleasant to the ear.

There were even some who played the guqin like a lullaby, making people laugh and cry at the same time.

In this rare musical feast, even those unfamiliar with music were immersed and enchanted.

Su Hao could be said to be the most sober one among them.

Because he found it difficult to settle down and listen intently, as he could pick out at least three mistakes in every performance.

It didn’t sound like ‘harsh and grating to the ear,’ but he found it hard to savor.

This was undoubtedly a pity.

But it didn’t matter, after all, this was the standard of the younger generation’s vocal music, and their accomplishments couldn’t be that profound.

As the guqin competition was nearing its end, Cao Ziqin still hadn’t appeared.

“Brother, has the girl you’re pursuing finally appeared?”

Qian Yang looked puzzled. He had been paying attention to Su Hao’s expression, but found that his face only showed boredom, nothing else.

Could it be that this was someone who spent money to come here to cultivate their sentiments?

But cultivating sentiments also required acting the part!

“If nothing unexpected happens, she should be among the last few.”

Su Hao smiled and said.

The last few?

“I didn’t expect her to be the finale. No wonder you didn’t think much of Guan Qingjuan.”

Qian Yang suddenly understood.

Although the latter half of this guqin competition was a battle among various guqin prodigies, one thing remained unchanged.

That is, the best always appeared last. If they came out too early, it would only put pressure on others.

Qian Yang didn’t doubt that Su Hao was talking nonsense. Most people in this VIP section cared about their reputation.

Lying and bullshitting, wouldn’t that be slapping themselves in the face?

“It’s not that I didn’t think much of her, it’s just that I didn’t put her in my eyes.”

Su Hao corrected him very seriously.

He wasn’t very interested in that kind of woman.

In terms of guqin skills, Cao Ziqin was immeasurably better than her. In terms of temperament, Cao Ziqin also left her far behind.

“It’s the last few performances. I really want to see who the woman Su brother is pursuing is.”

Qian Yang smacked his lips, his expression becoming more serious.

Finally, after several exceptionally excellent guqin pieces, it was Cao Ziqin’s turn to appear.

When she walked out, the entire venue immediately erupted in an uproar.

Even those who were old and composed couldn’t help but let out a gasp of admiration.

Dressed in a simple white dress, with her hair styled in a cloud bun, her expression was calm with a hint of aloofness, and her eyes were like autumn water.

Many talented women before her were dressed in ancient costumes, but they always felt out of place, lacking a certain charm.

Only Cao Ziqin suited this ancient attire, as if she had brought it to life, like a fairy descending to the mortal world.

“Every time I see her, it’s truly astonishing. Fairy Cao truly lives up to her name as a fairy… Hmm? She’s looking this way!”

Qian Yang couldn’t help but praise, then said excitedly.

Su Hao looked at the uncultured person beside him, feeling a bit speechless, not knowing what to say.

It was just a glance, did he need to be so excited?

“Next, please welcome Fairy Cao Ziqin, to bring us a piece…”

The host, dressed in ancient attire, was already considered a beauty among a hundred, but in front of Cao Ziqin, she paled in comparison.

She was about to announce the final piece in an orderly manner, but was interrupted.

“Wait, I’d like to temporarily change a piece.”

Cao Ziqin suddenly spoke.

“Temporarily changing the piece? That’s not impossible. What would Miss Cao like to change it to?”

The host inquired.

“It has no name. It was just temporarily composed, and it’s only played for one person.”

Cao Ziqin’s gaze once again turned towards Su Hao.

Su Hao immediately understood. This was probably composed temporarily in the car.

As soon as these words were spoken, the entire audience was stunned.

The guqin masters on the judging panel exchanged glances and discussed softly.

“Are you really going to do that?”

A beautiful woman asked.

“Yes.”

Cao Ziqin replied succinctly.

“In that case, please proceed, Miss Cao.”

The beautiful woman did not try to dissuade her, and said.

Cao Ziqin bowed slightly, sat before the guqin, and gently plucked a string.

As the sound began, the entire venue fell silent.

The discussions that had just arisen had now vanished without a trace.

Cao Ziqin’s slender fingers moved across the strings, her eyes becoming somewhat hazy.

In her mind, she recalled everything about her and Su Hao.

A masterpiece was born under the gaze of all.

Initially, the artistic conception was ethereal, like a fairy aloof from the mundane world, standing alone.

But soon it descended, becoming low and melancholic, as if the fairy had encountered something deeply confusing and painful.

This feeling made everyone’s chests ache with discomfort.

This discomfort persisted until the end, when the guqin music suddenly lightened and soared, flowing smoothly, as if everything had suddenly become clear.

This made everyone genuinely let out a sigh of relief.

Three changes and three turns in a row, yet so natural, leaving an endless aftertaste.

When the music ended, the entire venue was silent.

Su Hao recovered from the music, opened his eyes, and a smile appeared on his lips.

He was the first to applaud, breaking the silence.

Subsequently, the members of the judging panel, as if waking from a dream, stood up and applauded in unison.

Anyone with some musical accomplishment understood how much deep emotion and skill were required to achieve such a level.

She outshone everyone present, and no one had any objections.

“Miss Cao’s guqin skills are truly divine. Sometimes I feel like I’ve lived for so many years in vain.”

One person in the VIP section said loudly.

“Indeed, this level is something many musicians cannot achieve in their entire lives.”

An old man sighed deeply.

“I don’t think there’s any need for judging. This level is undoubtedly the first place!”

A serious-looking middle-aged man said.

“What’s so good about it? It’s just grandstanding. Can a casually composed piece compare to international masterpieces?”

Guan Qingjuan, sitting in the audience, scoffed at this, her tone full of doubt.

Sour.

Incredibly sour.

Her friends and family sitting beside her nodded in agreement, but everyone knew that she was saying this because she couldn’t compare.

Because this piece seemed to have a true soul, and it was no less impressive than those international masterpieces.

No sooner had Guan Qingjuan finished speaking than the guqin master from the judging panel who had spoken earlier began to speak.

“A piece with a soul, I haven’t heard one in a very long time. Miss Cao, your skill has surpassed your peers.”

“This melody is clearly completely different from your previous style. Your guqin skills have advanced to a new level. Congratulations!”

The beautiful woman actively praised her.

“Indeed, this piece can already be compiled into textbooks. It truly shames those composers.”

A middle-aged man said with a chuckle.

The words of the judging panel brought the atmosphere of the entire venue to a climax.

Various praises poured in, and everyone seemed a little excited.

They were all witnesses to this moment!

“Fairy Cao is quite difficult to approach. No matter how influential one is, in front of her, they always seem to be overshadowed.”