The Master's Mask Unveiled Again-Chapter 351 - 350: Lu Xi’s Choice

Chapter 351: Chapter 350: Lu Xi’s Choice

The guests below the stage were all dumbfounded.

Just by seeing his finger technique and fluidity, they were brought to their knees, ah ah ah.

His continuous octave runs, octave trills, and wide-ranging octave leaps were all top-tier piano techniques that left people in awe!

Those fingers could probably span a twelfth!

The entire café quieted down, listening silently to the piano performance.

If not for Lu Mian, they probably would never witness such high-level piano music live in their lifetimes. Even the previous performer was stunned, gazing unblinkingly at Lu Mian’s fingers, looking as if he wanted to offer worship.

However, Lu Mian didn’t have a penchant for showing off; she played a brief segment with an air of nonchalance and graceful fluidity before concluding the performance.

The crowd all opened their eyes that had been shut, clearly not satisfied.

But Lu Mian had already casually made her way back to her seat, smiling at Sheng Zijin as she sat down.

Her eyes, though, were filled with coldness.

Without a word, her actions alone told the opponent: Whatever you people from Jinjing can do, I can do too, it’s just that I can’t be bothered to say so.

The comparison between the two pieces had made it clear who was more skilled.

Many guests realized belatedly and applauded Lu Mian warmly.

There was even a bold guest who invited her to play a complete piece.

Lu Mian declined.

Sheng Zijin’s face turned ugly; she felt like a fool trying to show off in front of an expert, her cheeks burning as if swollen from a slap.

She had thought her own performance would impress Lu Mian, yet she was outplayed instead.

She looked at Lu Xi with some blame, as if she resented him for not telling the truth and making her a laughingstock yet again today.

Lu Xi didn’t look at her; instead, his appreciation for his younger sister grew. This usually aloof sister had brought so many surprises to everyone.

“Miss Sheng,” Lu Xi said with a smile of pride, his tone much more relaxed, “my cousin’s performance was not bad, right!”

Sheng Zijin’s chest heaved with anger, and she scoffed coldly without responding.

The one who always prided herself on a noble birth had no grace at this moment.

Sheng Zijin just changed the topic indifferently: “Playing the piano is just a talent. With this skill, Era Middle School will welcome you even more.”

Lu Xi frowned: “Miss Sheng, do you not understand what we are saying?”

Sheng Zijin glared at Lu Xi and huffed lightly.

“If the conditions I offered just now aren’t sufficient, then I’ll add another,” Sheng Zijin said, looking at Lu Xi as if she had him firmly in her grasp, speaking arrogantly,” Lu Xi, you wanted to cooperate with Sufeng Company, didn’t you? Now, there’s a great opportunity right in front of you.”

Upon hearing this, Lu Xi’s eyes indeed lit up, “What opportunity?”

“I can’t tell you what the opportunity is. In any case, this is internal news from our sources, and it was Grandpa who told me. If you seize this chance, you might be able to work with Sufeng Game Company next year. You know, Sufeng is currently a leading game company in our country and has a strong global presence; many people are eyeing this big opportunity.”

Lu Xi paused; if the information was coming from Principal Sheng’s side, it must be reliable.

What exactly was the opportunity?

He really wanted to know!

“Seeing how eager you are, let me add a few more details. Sufeng Company is currently holding a game design contest open to the public. The specifics haven’t been officially announced yet and should be revealed to the public after the New Year. However, I already know the content of the contest. That should clarify things for you,” she said.

The implication was clear: she could reveal the contest details to Lu Xi in advance, allowing him to prepare ahead of everyone else. This gave him an extra month of prep time over the competition!

Lu Xi gripped his coffee cup, his fingertips turning faintly white.

He had always wanted to join Sufeng Game Company; even if he couldn’t get in, he wished to collaborate with them.

After all, the first-generation game planner was the dream he had always chased, and the second-generation game planner was his idol. He wanted to visit the company where his two idols worked at any cost.

Sheng Zijin smiled, very satisfied with Lu Xi’s performance.

The conditions she offered were more than generous, each crafted for Lu Mian’s benefit.

Lu Mian had no reason to refuse.

However, Sheng Zijin would never be Lu Mian; she couldn’t even guess what Lu Mian was thinking.

Lu Mian casually glanced at Lu Xi as if waiting for something. His fingers stopped twirling, and he gently sipped his coffee.

Lu Xi hesitated for quite a while, as if he had made some decision, and looked resolutely at Sheng Zijin.

“Miss Sheng, thank you for informing me of this opportunity. However, collaborating with Sufeng is a matter of fate. If it’s not meant to be, I’ll strive for it myself,” he said fiercely. He wouldn’t become a burden to Lu Mian, nor would he allow her to make any decisions she disliked because of him.

How could he not understand that Sheng Zijin was using him to manipulate Lu Mian?

His words were decisive, catching Sheng Zijin by surprise.

It also made Lu Mian smile.

She touched the coffee cup with her fingertips, looking out at the sunny warmth outside the window.

Sheng Zijin’s expression grew uglier by the moment, unable to believe that Lu Xi would give up such an opportunity for a cousin! What on earth was he thinking!

The three people remained silent for a long while.

The negotiation seemed to have stalled.

Until a man with slightly long hair hurried downstairs to Lu Mian’s table.

He clasped his shoulder-length hair with both hands, asking eagerly, “Was it you playing the music just now?”

Sheng Zijin leaned in and managed a smile.

“It was me,” she said lightly, adding, “And her.”

The long-haired man gestured, “The very last part, the very short piece, who played that?”

“It was my sister, Lu Mian,” Lu Xi volunteered.

“Lu Mian… Lu Mian…” The man repeated the name several times, scratching his head in confusion, as he had never heard it before.

But the skills she demonstrated were impressive; even that brief accelerated segment was smooth and error-free. There were no more than five people in the entire piano circle who could play it.

Lu Mian raised her eyebrows slightly and asked politely, “Do you need something?”

“Yes, well, could I arrange a meeting with you?” the man in his thirties asked earnestly.

Consequently, Sheng Zijin’s previous performance was utterly overlooked. She pretended to sip her coffee, yet it felt as though she had been slapped hard across the face again, causing her to wince inwardly.

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A meeting?

Lu Xi straightened his back, protectively around his sister, eyeing the man warily.

“No, I mean, could I speak with you alone?” he clarified, handing over his business card with some excitement.

Lu Mian had no intention of accepting it, but his enthusiastic gaze compelled her to take it.

Sheng Zijin glanced at it; it read Chu Kuo, position… Assistant.

She shook her head; it was just an assistant.