All-rounder Artist

Chapter 1604: Chapter 1294: The Pending New Ranking_2

News headline: "Blue Star’s richest man Wang Luo has reached a business partnership with Sun Yaohuo"!

"Wang Luo wants to initiate a technology project with promising prospects worldwide, reportedly backed by official support from the Literature and Art Association. Many wealthy individuals are eager to collaborate with Wang Luo on this project, but unexpectedly, it’s the young and affluent Sun Yaohuo who got the chance. Sun Yaohuo, having been rising in his career for the past few years, will likely see another leap now that he has caught Blue Star’s richest man’s eye. People globally are puzzled—why was Sun Yaohuo the one Wang Luo chose?"

"Wang Luo?"

Lin Yuan found the name familiar and, after a moment’s thought, recollected, "It seemed like someone named Wang Luo was at the dinner meeting Sun Yaohuo took me to last night. That person looked familiar; maybe I’ve seen him before..."

Seems like?

Maybe?

This is Blue Star’s richest man, and you’re talking as if he’s a random person on the street?

Alright.

That’s very Lin Yuan.

However, if Wang Luo was present at the dinner meeting Sun Yaohuo took Lin Yuan to last night, does this partnership have something to do with Lin Yuan?

Lin Yuan doesn’t look like it.

"Did you have any interaction with Wang Luo at the dinner meeting last night?"

"Don’t remember."

Recently, Lin Yuan has encountered too many similar situations.

Many people outside like to invite him to meals using his acquaintances.

Not remembering it? How’s that even possible?

Jin Mu rubs his forehead, wondering whether to say his boss is too impressive or too...

Hmm?

Just as Jin Mu was pondering, a news alert suddenly popped up on the tablet: "Wang Luo invited Xian Yu for dinner last night and posted a friendly photo of the two of them together today on his social media!"

Below the news is a screenshot of Wang Luo’s social media post.

The screenshot indeed shows Wang Luo with Xian Yu in the photo.

The photo shows Wang Luo seemingly having had a drink, his face slightly flushed and extremely excited, posing next to Xian Yu, surprisingly making a peace sign quite unfitting for a billionaire.

Xian Yu, on the other hand, shows a smile that aligns with societal expectations.

Along with the photo, Wang Luo posted a caption:

"Let me introduce you all to my favorite artist."

It’s unclear who leaked Wang Luo’s post, but the photo clearly doesn’t look photoshopped.

"A fan, huh..."

Jin Mu couldn’t help but glance at Lin Yuan.

Perhaps Lin Yuan himself is unaware of how these somewhat perplexing dinner meetings were effortlessly clearing many obstacles for him.

And Lin Yuan wouldn’t know—

Jin Mu doesn’t know either, but it’s certain—

Many of the people Lin Yuan found bothersome at those dinners are likely equally influential as Wang Luo.

It’s just that Lin Yuan doesn’t care.

Lin Yuan makes friends regardless of external status.

As if to validate some of Jin Mu’s speculations, Lin Yuan suddenly received a call from Sun Yaohuo.

On the phone.

Sun Yaohuo’s excited voice was so loud, even Jin Mu could clearly hear: "I’ve reached a strategic partnership with Blue Star’s richest man Wang Luo! Many industries under my company will collaborate with him, including our Yuan Huo Game Company with my junior. Ol’ Wang plans to invest and join us in developing a new game. If it weren’t for you, junior, showing up last night, he might not have noticed me. But don’t worry, junior, we’ll make more money in the future, even more than him. Someday, we’ll be the richest!"

Lin Yuan laughed.

Looks like Jin Mu was right.

His own thoughts weren’t wrong either.

These dinner meetings do indeed hold the necessity of attendance.

Being able to support Sun Yaohuo made Lin Yuan quite happy. Maybe when he finds some free time, he’ll develop some new games.

Like LOL?

Like World of Warcraft?

Or maybe Genshin Cyberpunk or even Elden Ring.

...

Invitations to dinners, social gatherings, parties—wherever he goes, Lin Yuan is surrounded by women younger than him, about his age, or even older. This was the norm for Lin Yuan after the music concert in December.

This continued until December 25th.

The Spring Festival was near.

Lin Yuan still hadn’t heard any updates on the music charts, but he did receive a phone call.

It was from Yang Zhongming:

"In three days, my concert will be held at the Golden Hall too. Come to the company tomorrow to get tickets."

"Are you hosting a concert too, teacher?"

"Yes, decided half a year ago, right after yours."

"Then save me a few more tickets. My family really enjoys your works."

"Alright."

Yang Zhongming responded promptly.

Lin Yuan couldn’t help but feel a bit excited.

Yang Zhongming is Blue Star’s top musician.

His music always reminds Lin Yuan of those true masters on Earth, filled with artistic charm.

What masterpiece will Yang Zhongming bring to this concert?

"By the way."

Yang Zhongming seemed to remember something and spoke: "Interested in starting the concert with me?"

Lin Yuan was startled: "Me?"

Yang Zhongming chuckled: "If you’re willing to do me the honor."

"I have no problem with that."

Since Yang Zhongming hoped for it, Lin Yuan had no objections. He had never formally performed together with his teacher and was quite interested in doing so:

"How?"

"You’re best at the piano. I’ll accompany you with the violin. Got any suitable pieces?"

"I do. But why not use a piece of yours, teacher?"

"How about setting a minor example first?"

Yang Zhongming was obviously joking, though he was usually not fond of joking.

Lin Yuan chuckled: "Of course."

Yang Zhongming stopped laughing: "Then send me the sheet music later."

"I can send it now."

Lin Yuan directly sent over a sheet music.

It was one of the pieces he prepared for his next concert.

But it’s fine to use it this time; he could always select other works.

Five minutes later.

Having just appreciated the entire sheet music, Yang Zhongming laughed, his tone carrying a hint of seriousness: "I thought you were setting a minor example; you’re throwing a major one my way instead."

"Why would I? Need any changes?"

"No need, I like this ’Serenade.’

That’s right.

Serenade.

Schubert’s version.

This is the piece Lin Yuan sent Yang Zhongming.

...

Far away on Earth, there are many music masters.

Everyone knows top figures like Beethoven and Mozart but is certainly not unfamiliar with Schubert and others.

Schubert.

An Austrian Romantic composer, a talented musician who sadly died too young.

His life was extremely short, lasting only thirty-one years, yet during his career, he composed over five hundred art songs. It’s said that when inspiration was at its peak, he could compose eight songs in one day, a speed bewildering to many—he is thus hailed as "the fastest composer!"

If he hadn’t died young, his musical accomplishments would undoubtedly be greater!

Because Schubert has another prestigious title:

King of Serenades!

Serenade and Nocturne may sound similar, but they’re, in fact, two distinct musical forms.

Their shared characteristic is their beautiful and moving nature, belonging to the quiet music genre, but the styles are indeed different.

However, Schubert and Chopin share similarities:

Upon mentioning the nocturne musical genre, people immediately think of Chopin, thanks largely to Director Zhou’s contributions.

When serenade is brought up, people inevitably think of Schubert...

And Haydn...

And Mozart...

Okay, the status of the King of Serenades is still very present.

What’s most important is that Schubert’s "Serenade" is highly suitable for piano and violin ensemble.

Piano supporting violin as the main centerpiece.

After all, it’s Yang Zhongming’s concert.

Lin Yuan willingly plays the supporting role for Yang Zhongming.

However, Yang Zhongming did provide Lin Yuan with a thought.

The Golden Hall seems quite accommodating; they didn’t mind him dancing on stage, indicating concerts can indeed unlock more freedom in performances. So in the future, he could think of including such segments, like engaging the Yu Dynasty team on stage for a joint performance...

Of course, this would be for encore performances.

Encore performances inherently emphasize entertainment, as it’s an interaction with the audience, and as long as everyone’s happy.

Lin Yuan silently mused.

And what Lin Yuan didn’t know was.

The folks in charge at the Literature and Art Association were already in a heated argument over his ranking on the music charts...

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