Chapter 395: I Promised, So I Have to Go
Many people rushed over to listen to the replay. Then, someone discovered a shocking fact. The tune played by s.h.i.+ Jin and s.h.i.+ Xuexin was extremely similar in terms of the melody, tone, and overall mood.
It sounded like the same song. It felt like a fantasy.
“Wait, so what’s going on? Their songs are so identical?”
“The two of them seem to have lived together before… Could it be a sign of plagiarism?”
“I don’t get it. Even if it’s plagiarism, it should be s.h.i.+ Jin. After all, s.h.i.+ Xuexin has been studying for so many years. s.h.i.+ Jin is just a novice.”
“But s.h.i.+ Jin’s music is so much better than Xuexin’s.”
“Previous poster, professional standards are not measured by whether it’s nice or not.”
“But who said that cla.s.sical piano music can’t be good? Mozart, Beethoven, Liszt, and Bach are all good!”
“So s.h.i.+ Jin can be compared to those masters?”
Then, someone did a soundtrack comparison. After doing a professional comparison, they realized that the two songs were actually different. The tune and tone were very different.
Furthermore, it was obvious that s.h.i.+ Jin’s composition was more professional.
All of a sudden, the topic of plagiarism was suppressed. However, the topic of professional comparisons between s.h.i.+ Jin and s.h.i.+ Xuexin became even more rampant.
s.h.i.+ Xuexin’s livestream statistics were not good today and she was feeling depressed.
Hu Lai consoled her. “For newbies who just debuted, your statistics are pretty good. After all, s.h.i.+ Jin has a bigger fanbase.”
s.h.i.+ Xuexin looked at the data of her defeat and felt a little uncomfortable.
Hu Lai said, “We troubled your aunt today. I’ll give her a call and treat her to a meal. I’ll also treat Peng Guanyu and his manager to a meal.”
Peng Guanyu had contributed to today’s statistics. He and s.h.i.+ Xuexin had both relied on piano to make their debut. In the future, they would be able to help each other.
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Peng Guanyu was overjoyed when he heard that he was going to have a meal with s.h.i.+ Baozhi. His manager immediately agreed.
“Guanyu, s.h.i.+ Baozhi’s ident.i.ty is extraordinary. You must seize this opportunity well.” After the manager hung up the phone, she was pleasantly surprised.
Peng Guanyu nodded. Not only s.h.i.+ Baozhi, but s.h.i.+ Xuexin as well. He had to build a good relations.h.i.+p with her.
***
After s.h.i.+ Jin’s compet.i.tion ended, Sheng Tian was still by her side, waiting to see if she needed any help.
“Sheng Tian, shall we have dinner together tonight?” s.h.i.+ Jin asked.
The last time she partic.i.p.ated in the Chopin Global Compet.i.tion under the name of Jade, Sheng Tian clearly knew that it was her, but there was no news from the outside world.
s.h.i.+ Jin knew that this young man was not bad. He was tight-lipped and she wanted to find a chance to thank him.
“Sure.” Sheng Tian agreed immediately. He had been afraid that s.h.i.+ Jin would be afraid of trouble and would not interact much with him.
After Sheng Tian agreed, he said, “I’ll go find my sister and come back later.”
s.h.i.+ Jin nodded. She had just changed her clothes when Fu Heyan came backstage to deliver flowers.
Now that the livestream was closed, there was no need for her to avoid s.h.i.+ Jin.
“Sister, why are you here?” s.h.i.+ Jin did not see her just now.
Actually, Fu Heyan had been here since a long time ago.
“I didn’t want to disturb you. Actually, Teacher Song is here too.” Fu Heyan looked surprised. “Teacher Song also said that he didn’t expect you to compose on your own. There are fewer and fewer people like you who can play and compose on your own. Teacher Song was very excited and went out to make a call.”
s.h.i.+ Jin took over her flowers and smiled. “Thank you.”
“Don’t tell me you’re going back to accompany Xiuyuan tonight?”
“He’s busy tonight. I’m meeting a friend for dinner.”
“Bring me along!” Fu Heyan said immediately. When they were eating with s.h.i.+ Jin, it was really comfortable without Fu Xiuyuan, that ice sculpture.
“Is Teacher Song coming with us?” s.h.i.+ Jin asked.
“It’s up to him. Just don’t leave me behind,” Fu Heyan said. “Book a place. I’ll come after telling him.”
Yao Jiahong had already reserved spots. When he heard that Fu Heyan and the rest were going, he immediately called them to add more seats.
After they were done, he walked over with s.h.i.+ Jin.
At that moment, all the reporters had gone over to interview s.h.i.+ Baozhi. After the reporters on s.h.i.+ Jin’s side were swept away by Xiao Li, there were not many left.
Very quickly, s.h.i.+ Jin arrived at the private dining room.
She scrolled through the content on Weibo. Everyone was discussing her and s.h.i.+ Xuexin’s piano scores. Many people had even given professional a.n.a.lysis, and it looked like they were making sense.
After scanning for a while, she closed Weibo.
When Sheng Tian and his sister came out, Peng Guanyu had just finished his interview.
When he and his manager saw Sheng Tian, they did not greet him this time.
The manager pulled Peng Guanyu away.
Previously, Sheng Tian and Peng Guanyu had competed for first and second place in the Chopin preliminaries. The compet.i.tion between the two had never stopped.
After Peng Guanyu accepted two variety shows, he had finally gained popularity. Tonight, he had established a good relations.h.i.+p with s.h.i.+ Xuexin and was about to have dinner with s.h.i.+ Baozhi. Only then did he widen the distance between Sheng Tian.
Sheng Tian’s sister watched as Peng Guanyu walked far away and said, “What kind of people are they? Back then, their company wanted to sign you, but you didn’t agree, so they signed Peng Guanyu. Now, it’s as if they’re scared that we’re going to ride on their popularity.”
Sheng Tian didn’t say anything. His sister continued, “But how did you meet s.h.i.+ Jin? You looked familiar and s.h.i.+ Jin treated you to a meal. I wonder if her company wants to sign you?”
She thought for a moment and said, “You’ve never liked the s...o...b..z style of the entertainment industry. If she wants to make you popular, are you going to reject her or agree? Tonight’s dinner… how about you not go?”
She knew her brother’s temper too well. He looked very amiable, but he hated these superficial social engagements. He was devoted to the piano. She just didn’t know why he agreed to have dinner with s.h.i.+ Jin.
“I’ve already agreed. I’m definitely going,” Sheng Tian said.
His sister did not say anything else. The two of them walked towards the address s.h.i.+ Jin sent.
Peng Guanyu and his manager arrived at the restaurant. As soon as they entered the elevator, they saw Sheng Tian and his sister walking over.
The manager hurriedly pressed the b.u.t.ton to close the elevator door as he said, “It looks like Sheng Tian also wants to be a disciple under Teacher s.h.i.+, so he specially followed you here. You should be more lively tonight and see if you can successfully become her disciple. A teacher like s.h.i.+ Baozhi will only benefit your future.”
Peng Guanyu nodded.
Sheng Tian and his sister knocked on the door and s.h.i.+ Jin’s voice came from inside. “Come in.”
When the two of them entered and only saw s.h.i.+ Jin and Yao Jiahong, they immediately became less reserved.