Chapter 37: Su Bai’s Last-Minute Escape

Hearing yet another round of lavish praise from the instrument reviewer, the viewers in the live broadcast room simply couldn’t bear it any longer!

“Damn, is this ever going to end?”
“You gave him a perfect score already, just take the certificate home—what’s the point of competing anymore?”
“I’ve seen shameless people, but never anyone this shameless!”
“Brothers, no need to get angry. Just sit back and enjoy the show!”

Xu Mingkun sat before the piano and took a deep breath.
“Tonight’s piece is ‘Love in a Fallen City.’”

As the piano began to play, Su Bai closed his eyes as well, savoring Xu Mingkun’s rendition of “Love in a Fallen City” with the expertise granted by his mastery of piano skills.

Slowly, Su Bai opened his eyes. The answer in his heart was clear.

From Xu Mingkun’s playing, it was apparent he possessed solid piano fundamentals, likely the result of many years of practice—but nothing more.

Playing the piano requires persistent, unrelenting practice. But more than that, it demands talent.

Just like the maestro Lang Lang in his previous life: people remembered his dedication, practicing over six hours a day since childhood. That was indeed important. Yet most overlooked another crucial fact—Lang Lang was dubbed a prodigy from an early age. In other words, he displayed remarkable talent right from the start. Only with that talent, combined with relentless practice, did he earn the title of ‘number one’ in his former life.

As for Xu Mingkun, perhaps his talent did not lie in piano. According to online comments, he was said to be good at basketball—but who knew if that was true.

Xu Mingkun’s performance was still underway when the instrument reviewer’s murmured conversation drifted over.

“No wonder he’s an idol among the younger generation! The moment this piece began, I felt as if I’d returned to the days of romance.”
“The heat of a love that transcends millennia sweeps right over me! I’m completely enchanted!”
“Look at his ten fingers dancing across the keys—simply breathtaking!”

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Su Bai listened to these comments, and three lines of exasperation creased his forehead.

Playing with all ten fingers—what a talent!

Suddenly, his phone began vibrating frantically!

Although he wondered who would contact him at such a moment, Su Bai still took out his phone.

It was a message from Xiao Ke’s V-chat.

Opening it, he saw a shocking photo: Yang Mengke and Liu Ruotong tied up and seated in a car.

“Boy, if you want to save these delicate beauties, you’d better hurry. O