Clap!

Qiu Qianwei emerged from the lingering notes of the music, being the first to start clapping. Her applause was like a drop of water falling into a sizzling oil pan. In an instant, the atmosphere in the venue boiled over. The thunderous applause surged like a tidal wave, more enthusiastic than ever before.

[Ding, the heroine Xu Muyan’s favorability towards the host has increased by 5, current total favorability is 80 (Deep Affection).]

[Ding, the heroine Mu Zhaozhao’s favorability towards the host has increased by 5, current total favorability is 50 (Budding Love).]

[Ding, the heroine Qin Yunhan’s favorability towards the host has increased by 2, current total favorability is 99 (Unwavering Love).]

[Ding, the host has influenced the plot direction, gaining 800 villain points!]

Of course, there were also those in the audience who were stingy with their applause. The stingiest of them all was Lin Chen. As a protagonist who grew stronger the more he showed off, Lin Chen loved to flaunt his skills. What he hated most was others flaunting in front of him.

After a long while, the applause subsided. However, everyone was still eager, wanting the “Piano God” to continue playing a few more pieces. Wang Haoran did not disappoint and performed some world-famous pieces he had practiced over the past few days. Unknowingly, the concert was nearing its end, and only then did Wang Haoran step off the stage.

The concert was limited to about three hours. According to the original program, Lin Chen was supposed to perform a duet with Qiu Qianwei. However, due to Wang Haoran taking up a lot of time, the original program was compressed and cut. Qiu Qianwei consulted the audience and, after playing five of her own compositions, the concert concluded.

Lin Chen did not get the chance to shine as he had hoped.

[Ding, the host successfully prevented the protagonist Lin Chen from showing off, gaining 700 villain points, Lin Chen’s protagonist halo -35, host’s villain halo +35!]

As the concert ended, the audience gradually left. Qiu Qianwei sent a message, asking Wang Haoran to come backstage.

“I was a guest performer for you. I wonder if there’s any compensation?” Wang Haoran joked upon seeing Qiu Qianwei.

“Of course there is. I will pay you three times the appearance fee of a typical piano master,” Qiu Qianwei replied with a smile.

“I was just joking. You can skip the compensation. If you consider me a friend, then treat me to dinner tomorrow night.”

He wasn’t short of a few million, so he quickly shifted the conversation to the main topic. Now that Qiu Qianwei’s favorability had reached 70, if he didn’t make a move now, when would he?

“Tomorrow night, um… I’m afraid that’s not possible,” Qiu Qianwei shook her head in refusal.

Wang Haoran was taken aback. With a favorability of 70, she still wouldn’t agree to a dinner…

Are the heroines of the goddess type really this aloof?

“It’s like this, I have to leave early tomorrow morning to go abroad for the Glory Art Festival, so I really don’t have the time,” Qiu Qianwei explained to Wang Haoran, feeling a bit regretful.

“I see,” Wang Haoran finally understood. As expected of an international pianist, she was indeed quite busy. The concert had just ended, and she had to go abroad for a festival the next day.

“This Glory Art Festival, is it very important to you?” Wang Haoran probed.

Lin Chen, standing nearby, impatiently interjected, “To be precise, it’s called the Global Glory Art Festival. In the entire Yan Kingdom, only my seventh sister was nominated. If her work can win first place, she will receive the highest honor, an honor that no one in the Yan Kingdom has received before. If my seventh sister wins, she will be the number one in the domestic piano world, which has always been her dream.”

He glanced sideways at Wang Haoran, “So, if you’re thinking of persuading my seventh sister not to attend the Global Glory Art Festival, that’s impossible.”

“I’ll be back in about a week, and then I’ll definitely treat you to dinner!” Qiu Qianwei earnestly promised Wang Haoran.

“Seventh sister, don’t bother with him. We have to get up early tomorrow to catch a flight abroad, so let’s head back early,” Lin Chen urged impatiently. He had developed a bit of a shadow towards Wang Haoran. Previously, at Qingling University, his chance to show off was ruined, and just now at the concert, he didn’t even get the chance to go on stage.

Lin Chen just wanted to stay far away from Wang Haoran. This time, going abroad with his seventh sister, he planned to seize the opportunity to use his musical abilities to help her win the grand prize. When his seventh sister was happy, he would take the chance to ask her to be his wife!

“Miss Qiu, may I ask which country the Global Glory Art Festival is being held in?” Wang Haoran immediately inquired.

A week is neither too long nor too short. Moreover, the protagonist Lin Chen would be accompanying her. If the plot were allowed to unfold, by the time Qiu Qianwei returned, she might not have much to do with him anymore. He didn’t want such a thing to happen.

“In the homeland of the great musician Chopin,” Qiu Qianwei replied.

“Is that so? That’s great. I actually planned to visit the place where such a great musician as Chopin was nurtured during my vacation, to absorb the musical atmosphere,” Wang Haoran said with delight, then asked, “I wonder if Miss Qiu would be willing to let me accompany you?”

“Of course, I’d be happy to,” Qiu Qianwei agreed immediately.

Lin Chen didn’t have time to stop it.

“When are you leaving tomorrow?” Wang Haoran quickly asked.

“At eight o’clock tomorrow morning, at the Blue Sky Private Airport.”

“I’ll definitely be there on time tomorrow.”

“Remember to bring more clothes; the weather there might be a bit colder than here,” Qiu Qianwei advised with concern.

“Thank you for the reminder, Miss Qiu.”

“We’re friends now, so don’t be so formal and call me Miss Qiu. You… you can just call me Weiwei, that’s what my family calls me,” Qiu Qianwei said shyly, lowering her gaze.

“Weiwei, have a good rest tonight, see you tomorrow,” Wang Haoran said, gazing into her eyes.

Qiu Qianwei met Wang Haoran’s gaze but quickly looked away shyly.

[Ding, the host has stirred the heart of the heroine Qiu Qianwei, gaining 300 villain points!]

“Yes, see you tomorrow,” Qiu Qianwei replied with a smile, biting her lip.

Wang Haoran left the backstage and returned to Qin Yunhan, Xu Muyan, Mu Zhaozhao, and Wen Jing. The five of them got into the car. Wang Haoran first dropped off Xu Muyan and Wen Jing at their homes, then prepared to take Mu Zhaozhao home.

“Yunhan, I don’t want to go home tonight. I want to sleep at your place,” Mu Zhaozhao suddenly said, holding Qin Yunhan’s arm during the ride.

“I don’t want to sleep with you, go sleep at your own place,” Qin Yunhan replied disdainfully. She had plans to have a heart-to-heart talk with Wang Haoran and didn’t want Mu Zhaozhao to interfere.