As the final note of the song faded, its lingering melody resonated through the hall.
After a brief silence, the entire Magic City Grand Theater erupted into a storm of applause and cheers that lasted for a long time!
"Oh my god! That was amazing! It was like a divine duet!"
"Who is this masked person? He's incredible! How can his guitar playing blend so perfectly with Master Anya's violin?"
"A true master! This is definitely a hidden master among the people!"
On stage, Anya looked at the mysterious man in front of her. Though masked, his familiar aura made her heart pound faster. Her eyes were filled with nothing but admiration and curiosity.
She couldn't fathom when such a reclusive guitar master had emerged in Magic City.
The host, still captivated, seized the opportunity as he looked at the enthusiastic audience. He immediately handed the microphone to Lu Cheng and asked excitedly.
"Sir! Your guitar performance was absolutely magnificent! It truly opened my eyes!"
"Could you please introduce yourself? Or do you have anything else you'd like to showcase?"
Lu Cheng smiled.
He put down the classical guitar in his hand and, under everyone's confused gaze, went to the instrument stand and picked up a… a flute?
...The next second!
A ethereal and melodious flute sound flowed gently from Lu Cheng's lips!
The flute sound was sometimes like a clear breeze in a mountain gorge, and sometimes like a hundred birds in the forest.
It prompted Anya to instinctively join him, playing her violin.
Just like that, the sounds of their instruments perfectly merged once again!
If the previous guitar duet's theme was passion and collision,
then this flute duet was an elegant and harmonious blend with a classical charm!
Two completely different styles, yet performed so masterfully and vividly by the same person!
The entire audience went completely wild!
This mysterious masked man, not only was he excellent at guitar, but he could also play the flute with such mastery?!
These two instruments are practically opposite in style, aren't they?
What kind of monster is he?!
He can master so many musical styles!
After two songs, the time for the interactive segment had already arrived.
Backstage, Jiang Chen looked at the "masked man" on the screen who had stolen all his thunder, pacing like an ant on a hot pan!
Because, according to the original program, it was now his and his sister's turn to perform a duet!
"Damn it! Damn it! Damn it!"
"Who is this masked man who appeared out of nowhere?"
"Why are there so many wild men in Magic City?"
"And not only does he want to steal my chance to show off, but he also wants to steal my sister!"
"Get off the stage quickly!"
"Later, I'll show you what true god-tier performance is!"
The audience below was incredibly enthusiastic, not wanting this mysterious masked master to leave so easily!
They spontaneously stood up from their seats, clapping with all their might and cheering passionately.
Some fervent audience members even started shouting, "One more!"
Lu Cheng gently pressed his hands down towards the enthusiastic audience, signaling them to quiet down.
He turned his head, meeting Anya's equally curious gaze... Their eyes locked, and he finally spoke!
His voice was gentle as he softly said to Anya... "Miss Anya, finally..."
"May I... play a piano duet with you?"
Backstage, Jiang Chen could no longer hold back and rushed onto the stage.
But before he took two steps, the bewildered host grabbed him and pulled him back backstage.
He screamed his sister's name hoarsely, but Anya seemed not to hear him at all... Because when she heard that familiar voice, she was completely stunned. She even felt her heart skip a beat.
Could it... really be him?
The voice is very similar!
But, he also plays guitar and flute?
She looked at the masked man in front of her and, as if by some strange impulse, nodded, agreeing to his request for a duet.
Completely disregarding the show's schedule and her anxious brother who was waiting to go on stage... Lu Cheng slowly walked to the piano and gracefully took his seat.
When his fingers gently played a familiar prelude on the black and white keys—
Anya's body trembled violently!
She had confirmed her suspicion... "It's him..."
"It's the exact same piece he played at the school concert that day when he accompanied that female student!"
"Even his habit of unconsciously raising his fingers slightly while playing is exactly the same!"
"It really is him!"
In this instant!
All of Anya's doubts, confusion, and the faint disappointment she had felt earlier due to Lu Cheng's "rejection" were answered!
"He didn't refuse my duet invitation because he was busy, nor because he didn't care..."
"It's because he didn't want to use his identity as Lu Cheng, which would cause a sensation anywhere, to steal the spotlight from my solo concert!"
"So, he came to my concert in this way, wearing a mask, as a lucky audience member, preparing to give me a surprise!"
"He both fulfilled my wish to perform together on stage and left all the glory and spotlight to me, the host of this concert..."
"He actually thought of me to this extent."
An unprecedented wave of emotion instantly surged into her heart!
She looked at the man sitting at the piano, her eyes filled with nothing but.
Unwavering tenderness and complete surrender!
If Lu Cheng knew what the female lead was thinking, he would probably have already... She drew her bow!
With the most perfect state of her life!
She completed this melody, belonging only to the two of them, with him!
Another song ended, and the entire venue erupted in thunderous, lasting applause!
Lu Cheng slowly rose from the piano, bowing like a true gentleman to the audience and Anya beside him.
Then, under everyone's reluctant gaze, he turned and went backstage, waiting for her.
The host excitedly walked onto the stage and loudly announced:
"Dear guests! Our concert tonight has come to a successful conclusion!"
And backstage, Jiang Chen watched all this helplessly, feeling that life was too difficult... Even with all this, he still had no chance to show off, so how was he supposed to use the system to gain points?
Moreover, every scoundrel seemed to be after his beautiful sister, what could he do?