“Then let’s play ‘Flight of the Bumblebee’,” Qiu Qianwei decided, not wanting to waste more time or ask further questions.

In reality, the skill level of the audience member in this impromptu performance wasn’t a concern; it was all for interaction. Even if the member played poorly, it wouldn’t impact Qiu Qianwei’s own performance.

After they settled on it, Wang Haoran and Qiu Qianwei sat down on the long piano bench, one on each side, each responsible for half of the keyboard.

Qiu Qianwei began first, playing a short segment. When she finished, she signaled for Wang Haoran to officially join in.

Wang Haoran placed his hands on the keys. Qiu Qianwei instinctively braced herself for an off-key disaster but was quickly surprised when she realized her apprehensions were unfounded.

Under Wang Haoran’s fingertips, the keys danced, producing a harmonious and beautiful melody with perfect pitch.

“Your turn,” Qiu Qianwei was momentarily taken aback, almost missing her part. However, Wang Haoran seamlessly covered for her, ensuring the performance remained flawless.

Prompted by Wang Haoran, Qiu Qianwei, with her exceptional musical talent, quickly found her rhythm, and together they played ‘Flight of the Bumblebee’ with four hands.

Despite having not practiced together, their piano skills were so advanced that tackling the piece was effortless.

The piece concluded to thunderous applause from the audience. The performance by this “lucky audience member” exceeded everyone’s expectations and left them pleasantly surprised.

Xu Muyan, Qin Yunhan, Mu Zhaozhao, and Wen Jing were all in awe, clapping enthusiastically and cheering for Wang Haoran.

[Ding, the heroine Xu Muyan’s favorability towards the host has increased by 5, current total favorability is 75 (Deep Affection).]

[Ding, the heroine Mu Zhaozhao’s favorability towards the host has increased by 5, current total favorability is 45 (Very Friendly).]

[Ding, the heroine Qin Yunhan’s favorability towards the host has increased by 2, current total favorability is 97 (Unwavering Love).]

[Ding, the host has influenced the plot direction, gaining 500 villain points!]

“Our talented audience member must have a level 10 piano skill and has been hiding his talents,” Qiu Qianwei jested with the crowd, engaging them further.

Wang Haoran smiled. Playing ‘Flight of the Bumblebee’ was just a warm-up, and with it being a duet, he couldn’t fully showcase his actual skills.

“Play another one!”

“Encore!”

The audience was enthusiastic, with Qin Yunhan and Wen Jing cheering the loudest.

“Why don’t we perform the ‘Third Piano Concerto’?”

Qiu Qianwei had planned to suggest this, and with the audience’s encouragement, she naturally agreed.

Having gained trust in Wang Haoran’s skills after ‘Flight of the Bumblebee,’ she wanted to test a more challenging piece. The ‘Third Piano Concerto’ was perfect for this.

Qiu Qianwei started again, playing an introductory segment. Wang Haoran, while waiting, kept one hand in his pocket with the other poised to play.

His stance clearly indicated he intended to play with just one hand.

Having already warmed up and given his supreme piano skills, using both hands for a duet seemed unnecessary.

Qiu Qianwei noticed and thought Wang Haoran was being overly confident.

The ‘Third Piano Concerto’ was notoriously difficult; even she wouldn’t dare attempt it with just one hand.

“Ahem,” Qiu Qianwei coughed subtly, hinting that Wang Haoran should take it more seriously.

But Wang Haoran’s stance didn’t change. He kept his other hand in his pocket.

Soon, Qiu Qianwei finished her segment, and Wang Haoran began seamlessly with one hand.

This guy, he can really do it.

Qiu Qianwei was surprised, though the real challenge was yet to come.

She continued playing, expecting Wang Haoran’s confidence to falter during the more complex passages.

The most difficult section arrived. This part was where Qiu Qianwei always struggled with smooth transitions on her side of the keyboard.

She had overcome this only after studying the “Piano God’s” miraculous technique—a technique so advanced that even those with a level 10 skill couldn’t master it easily.

“I doubt he can play this with just one hand,” Qiu Qianwei thought to herself.

However, Wang Haoran glanced at her, then shifted his fingering, executing perfectly smooth transitions.

Qiu Qianwei’s eyes widened.

His fingering was exactly like the “Piano God’s.”

In her shock, she forgot to continue playing her part.

Disaster loomed for the performance.

But at the critical moment, Wang Haoran quickly used his other hand to stabilize the performance.

As they reached the final chapter of the ‘Third Piano Concerto’, the tempo was incredibly fast.

Wang Haoran’s fingers moved so quickly they seemed to blur.

To finish the ‘Third Piano Concerto’ perfectly, Wang Haoran had to continue solo.

Qiu Qianwei found no opportunity to rejoin the duet.

Forcing her way in would only disrupt the flawlessly executed piece.

With her high musical standards, Qiu Qianwei couldn’t bring herself to do that.

So she withdrew her hands, allowing Wang Haoran to showcase his solo talent.

Given the pause, Qiu Qianwei intently observed Wang Haoran’s hands.

His fingers were long and slender, joints well-proportioned—perfect for piano playing.

But they seemed oddly familiar…

“Is… is it him?!” Qiu Qianwei thought, recalling the “Piano God’s” hands.

She had scrutinized the “Piano God’s” techniques and studied those hands closely.

The resemblance between the Piano God’s hands and Wang Haoran’s was uncanny.

Realizing this, Qiu Qianwei shifted her gaze to Wang Haoran’s figure.

With Wang Haoran wearing a paper mask and from her vantage point, it matched the “Piano God’s” video view.

As Wang Haoran played solo, his extraordinary skills were fully revealed.

His rhythm, fingering, transitions—everything was at a world-class level.

Compared to him, Qiu Qianwei felt she still had a lot to learn.

The striking resemblance and top-tier skills could only mean one thing—this had to be him.

In an instant, the images of the Piano God and Wang Haoran superimposed in Qiu Qianwei’s mind.

[Ding, the heroine Qiu Qianwei’s favorability towards the host has increased by 10, current total favorability is 50 (Budding Affection).]

Ding, the host has influenced the plot direction, gaining 1000 villain points, Lin Chen’s protagonist halo -50, host’s villain halo +50!