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"System Bro, do I need to place an order?" Lu Mingfei asked curiously.
There's no stock left, so we'll have to get supplies from other worlds. There's nothing we can do about it!
About ten seconds later, the system notification sounded again.
The music seed you purchased has been added to your personal account and is ready to use at any time!
Without hesitation, Lu Mingfei immediately used the Music Seed that cost him 10 points.
The seeds of music have merged.
[Seed of Music: Growth Stage (0%)]
He glanced at the trial card duration displayed on the system's semi-transparent interface.
[33 minutes remaining on the trial card]
He wanted to take advantage of the time he had with his Grade 10 piano trial card to practice more and let this seed of music grow.
Just as he was thinking about what reason to give for going up to play the piano...
A refined-looking middle-aged man approached the table, bowed respectfully, and spoke in a deferential tone:
"Sir, I apologize for interrupting your meal. My boss greatly admires your musical skills and would like to invite you to perform three more pieces. As a token of our gratitude, we will cover your entire bill for tonight. What do you say?"
Lu Mingfei was somewhat surprised; someone brought him a pillow when he was sleepy.
What a coincidence!
Lu Mingfei's fate can only be attributed to the system guy's behind-the-scenes manipulator.
“Okay! I agree!” Lu Mingfei picked up his red wine, took a sip, and strode towards the piano.
He sat down gracefully, his fingertips tracing the piano keys.
First piece: "Moonlight" First Movement
The touch of the fingertip is no longer just about the precision of a trial card, but also carries a guiding desire originating from the seed of music.
The tranquil, hazy notes flowed, like the bright moonlight spilling into everyone's heart.
He tried to push away the sense of peace he felt from being bathed in moonlight.
The restaurant's noise miraculously disappeared, and all the listeners seemed to sink into the cool depths of the lake, feeling the tranquil flow of the water's ripples.
Aunt Liu put down her fork, her eyes unfocused, lost in a long-ago peaceful memory.
Second piece: "Für Elise"
A gentle and cheerful melody begins.
This time, Lu Mingfei tried his best to guide the faint warmth emanating from the seed, allowing it to blend into the music.
A gentle smile involuntarily appeared on the faces of the audience, as if they were being caressed by the sun, or as if they were seeing the heart-fluttering figure of their first love from their youth.
Liu Miaomiao felt a ticklish sensation in her heart, as if a kitten had scratched it, and unconsciously looked at Lu Mingfei's serious profile.
Mr. Liu felt that the fragrant after-dinner wine seemed even sweeter, and all the fatigue of the day was swept away.
The third piece: Minuet in G major
Elegant and lively notes leaped out, like the flowing skirts at a royal banquet.
Lu Mingfei is drawing upon the power of music to convey a sense of ease and joy.
The effect is immediate! The music is not only smooth and pleasant to listen to, but also brings a light and joyful feeling.
Many listeners nodded gently to the beat or tapped their fingers to keep time, and the waiters' serious expressions relaxed.
The entire restaurant exudes a vibrant and elegant atmosphere.
"Can music really go this far?" Liu Miaomiao murmured.
Lu Mingfei's piano skills are beyond the reach of ordinary people; the immersive notes are simply intoxicating.
[Music Seed Growth Rate +15% (Current: 15%)]
[As the Seed of Music is activated and grows, you gain emotional resonance (passive)]
[Effect Description: Your music can more naturally touch the listener's heart, subtly amplifying the emotional tone you wish to convey. This effect is exponentially related to the performer's musical skills and the depth of their emotional investment.]
[System Prompt: Your current piano skills (Level 10 Trial Card) are the foundation for this effect; please do not confuse them!]
"System, I think the last sentence is redundant!" Lu Mingfei's lips twitched slightly as he looked at the last system prompt.
I think it's necessary, otherwise your little mouth would definitely be pouting to the heavens by now!
"Fine, you're the older brother, whatever you say goes!" Lu Mingfei replied helplessly in his heart.
"Great!" Mr. Liu clapped first, and then the whole restaurant erupted in applause.
Lu Mingfei stood up, feeling relieved.
Just as he took half a step with his right foot, he noticed a strange gaze.
He paused, his toes hovering in mid-air, and turned around in a daze, his sharp gaze sweeping across the entire restaurant.
The place was bustling with people, the candlelight flickered, and laughter filled the air... everything seemed normal.
In a dimly lit corner deep inside the restaurant, near the restrooms.
A few wisps of thin, almost invisible black mist floated silently in the air like living shadows.
As if sensing Lu Mingfei's actions, the black mist in these corners began to drift silently and quickly disappeared into the restroom.
"Perhaps it was just an illusion caused by being too immersed in that 'emotional resonance' just now?" Lu Mingfei muttered to himself, forcibly suppressing the strange feeling in his heart.
Since he couldn't find the source, he stopped thinking about it, calmed himself down, and strode straight to the seats where Liu's parents were.
Liu Miaomiao, her face flushed, stared intently at Lu Mingfei as he approached, her gaze never leaving him for a moment.
Liu's parents realized that their daughter, Liu Miaomiao, had feelings for Lu Mingfei.
They weren't surprised; it was normal for their daughter to admire someone with such extraordinary piano skills as Lu Mingfei, given her talent.
If their daughter shows no reaction, they might suspect that there is something wrong with her mind.
Lu Mingfei felt extremely uncomfortable under Liu Miaomiao's intense gaze.
He had half his buttocks hanging off the seat, making him very uncomfortable.
To make matters worse, instead of backing away, Liu Miaomiao moved even closer to him.
Lu Mingfei inwardly groaned, "Stop pushing! If you keep pushing, I'm really going to sit on the ground!"
At the opportune moment, Aunt Liu interjected, "Mingfei, what do you think of my Miaomiao?"
Lu Mingfei felt like he was being roasted on a barbecue grill.
He wasn't stupid; of course he knew there was a hidden meaning in Aunt Liu's words.
After all, it's a skill of reading the air that I've honed over the past five years.
Lu Mingfei turned his head to look at the piano prodigy, who was known as one of the three most beautiful girls in the class.
He gave his most honest assessment: "Miaomiao, like you, Aunt Liu, is beautiful inside and out, a good girl!"
He hadn't forgotten how Liu Miaomiao had ruthlessly rejected him when he asked for a ride back in junior high.
But there's no way around it; their parents are his benefactors, so he has to praise them.
If he knew that Liu Miaomiao had previously taken the initiative to invite Chu Zihang, the number one male god of Shilan Middle School, to hitch a ride, he would have been fine.
He probably couldn't bring himself to use the word "kind-hearted" at that moment.
Upon hearing this, Aunt Liu covered her mouth and chuckled, "Mingfei, you have such a sweet tongue!"
This sentence not only praised Liu Miaomiao, but also Liu's parents.
Even Liu's father had a proud smile on his face.
He turned his gaze to his daughter, "Miaomiao, what do you think of Mingfei?"
Lu Mingfei's eyes widened slightly.
Uncle Liu, are you going to put me on the hot seat too?
"Lu Mingfei is very powerful..." Liu Miaomiao's voice grew softer and softer, like the buzzing of a mosquito.
Hearing Liu Miaomiao praise him to his face, even though he knew it was the effect of the Level 10 piano experience card.
Lu Mingfei couldn't help but feel a surge of joy.
It must be said that Liu Miaomiao, blushing and speaking softly with her head down, looked truly beautiful.
This made him subconsciously compare Liu Miaomiao to Chen Wenwen.
Whenever Lu Mingfei thought of Chen Wenwen, all his thoughts went to her.
I wonder what she's doing now?
Did she see his message?
[Do you believe I'll send you to heaven right now?]
The system's cold voice suddenly exploded in Lu Mingfei's mind.
The smug Lu Mingfei couldn't help but shrink back.
"System, what did I do now?" he asked in his mind, feeling wronged and innocent.
However, the system did not respond to him again. No matter how many times he called out to it in his mind, the system remained unresponsive.
Thinking back to yesterday when I was bound to the system, the system's evaluation of Chen Wenwen was "a tea bitch".
Now that his mind is completely focused on Chen Wenwen, the system immediately came out to warn him.
He came to a conclusion!
System Bro doesn't like Chen Wenwen.
He also gave Chen Wenwen a label: "tea bitch".
This made him wonder, could Chen Wenwen really be a hypocrite?
After all, a master like System Bro definitely knows more than him.
But deep down, he still couldn't give up on that first ray of light that shone into his life during his darkest period.