Chapter Eighty-Three: The Piano Master

  The Tyrant Dragon's head was too big and its body was very small, it didn't look like an ant at all. But Li Luyu knew that Annan Xiu wasn't intentionally trying to provoke An Zhishui, in other people's eyes it might not look like it, but in Annan Xiu's eyes it looked like it, which was also reasonable, her perspective and thinking were always so different from others.

  Lee Ruo Yu likes it enough, although she was hit by An Nan Xiu, An Zhi Shui still clenched her small fist and told herself that as long as she cared about her own friends, it would be fine. An Nan Xiu may not be an enemy, but the two of them absolutely had no possibility of becoming friends. On An Nan Xiu's body, An Zhi Shui saw the place where she should reflect on herself. An Nan Xiu was so difficult to get along with, probably in other people's eyes, she was also like this.

  But what should I reflect on? An Nanxiu is somewhat unreasonable, doesn't care about right or wrong, and does whatever she wants. When doing things, she always uses right or wrong as a standard, whether it's criticizing others or not, it's all about being reasonable.

  Why are personal relationships still so poor? If it's really because of oneself being terrible, then why is Li Rouyu willing to be friends with oneself? Is it that oneself hasn't done anything wrong after all?

  An Zhi thought for a long time and decided to find an opportunity to ask Li Youyou. Such questions should be discussed with friends together.

  Li Rouyu held the dragon, first placing it on the tea table, feeling that she had to be very careful with this dragon. Last time she made a bird's nest for her and accidentally broke it, she cried so hard that she almost died. If she were to break the dragon, An Zhi Shui would probably be heartbroken.

  An Nan glanced at Ba Wang Long and understood, it was An Shui who had sent it to Li Luoyu.

  Li Banzhuang and An Zhi Shui finished visiting the house, and the four of them sat back in the living room. Because apart from Li Luyu and An Zhi Shui, everyone else wasn't very familiar with An Zhi Shui, for a while there was nothing to say. Li Luyu also knew that An Zhi Shui would only be natural when interacting privately, but as soon as there were more people around, she would become too formal and rigid.

  Li Banzhuang saw a triangular grand piano in the corner of the living room and walked over, "Zhi Shui sister, can you play the piano?"

  "Of course I will, or should I just put it here as a decoration?" Li Luyou asked An Zhi Shui, "I remember when we introduced ourselves in freshman year, you said you liked playing the piano."

  "Yes..." An Zhi Shui was delighted, not expecting Li Luoyu to remember even this, and said with some embarrassment: "But this piano is often used as a decoration, the music room is upstairs, where there is a professional practice piano, it's more convenient to hear what's wrong in the music room."

  "You should perform then." Li Luyu was nonchalant, and indeed the luxury of a wealthy family's home exceeded his imagination. He recognized this piano as being the same brand as the one in the National University concert hall - Steinway, only seemingly more high-end, placed here as decoration. As for An Zhi Shui's practice piano, it was probably even better than this one.

  It's indeed for decoration, Li Banzhuang saw that the scores above the piano were all specially made with gold and silver embroidery, "Rachmaninoff's Third Piano Concerto, I can play this."

  "When will you learn to play the piano?" Li Luyou didn't even know that his sister knew how to do this, and their family didn't have the conditions for Li Banzhuang to learn piano, they didn't even have an electronic keyboard.

  "I'm good at it anyway." Li Banyu sat beside the piano, smiling at Li Luyu: "Brother, if I play well, how will you reward me?"

  "I'll buy you a piano." Li Lu bit her teeth, if her sister really had an interest in this area, she would definitely buy a piano. Of course, they couldn't afford a Steinway, but they could get a second-hand Japanese Yamaha or Kawai. A well-maintained piano can last for 80 to 100 years. Pianos from Japan in the 80s and 90s are not bad, and the second-hand price is not expensive. They would hire a tuner to tune it, and with daily practice, it would be enough. At worst, they would spend all their savings, and then she could work hard to earn more money again.

  As long as it's what Li Banzhen needs, Li Luyu won't hesitate at all.

  "No need to...” Li Banxuan's long eyelashes drooped slightly, and the gentle water in her eyes gazed at her brother for a moment. He must have thought she liked playing the piano but couldn't afford it, so she secretly practiced at school, which made him feel heartbroken. "I don't like playing, I just know how to play."

  "You don't like playing the piano, how would you think of learning it?" An Zhi let out a sigh of relief. She had thought of giving this piano to Li Banyan, but that wouldn't be suitable. Li Luyou would also refuse; last time he didn't even want that watch. But she also knew that if Li Luyou were to buy a piano for Li Banyan, it would definitely be very expensive. A piano is not just any ordinary luxury item.

  But she still didn't quite believe it. "You can play Rachmaninoff's Third Piano Concerto? That's extremely difficult, if you can really play it, I'll give you this piano."

  "It's really going to happen, but I also can't have a piano, I don't like playing it. If you give it to me, I'll sell it immediately and take my brother on a trip around the world, and you won't even be able to see my brother again." Li Banzhen smiled mischievously, her fingers gliding over the piano keys, "Let's start."

  I know that this piece of music is extremely difficult, belonging to the world's top level. Many people can't play it well even after a lifetime of practice, and some have even ruined their hands trying. Those who can play it well are definitely famous, but many famous pianists also can't play it well.

  An Zhishui gave Li Banyan a sheet of music, and Li Luoyu stood beside her with a proud face. He knew that his sister didn't have the habit of bragging, if she said she could do it, then she definitely could.

  The sound of the piano rises, the piano is the king of instruments, Steinway is the emperor of pianos, Rachmaninoff's Third Piano Concerto is the crown of piano concertos. This piece showcases the majesty of the piano to perfection, almost containing all the high-difficulty techniques in piano performance, pouring out in the unique tone quality of Steinway pianos, and the infectious notes are like a stormy rain under Li Banzhen's fingers, fluttering boundlessly.

  Anqi's hands mechanically flipped through the sheet music, her face filled with shock and incredulity. How was this possible? Was she really playing Rachmaninoff's Third Piano Concerto?

  An Zhishui is not good at playing the piano, and many high-difficulty techniques are beyond her ability. Although she has been learning to play the piano for over a decade, it's just a hobby. Rachmaninoff's Third Piano Concerto is still just an ornament in her home, and she wouldn't even dare to touch it. Anyone who learns to play the piano should have the self-awareness to know their own limitations when faced with this piece!

  But this piece of music, which is full of profound and heavy emotions, seems as simple as two old tigers running fast in front of Li Banzhen. She doesn't get excited like ordinary people, nor does she concentrate her mind to play the piece well, immersing herself in it. Her fingers seem to be jumping without her control, while she occasionally turns back and exchanges gentle glances with Li Luyu, as if playing this magnificent piano concerto perfectly is a matter of course that can be taken for granted.

  More than half an hour had passed, three movements were played, and Li Luyu, who was not a connoisseur, listened with relish. When the last note ended, An Zhi Shui's face turned red again with excitement, then pale, her eyes wide open in disbelief as she stared at Li Banyan.

  "Li Luyu, your sister is truly a genius. Not many people can play this piece like that at her age. Her only flaw is that she doesn't understand the music, but it's precisely because of this that it's even more incredible. If she were to take it more seriously, she would become a piano master." An Zhi Shui grasped Li Ban Xuan's hand as if holding something sacred and noble.

  "Is a genius and master so worthless?" Li Luyou was delighted that his sister could play the piano quite well, and An Zhi Shui also recognized it, but wasn't it a bit too exaggerated?

  Li Banzhuang didn't care at all, smiling and looking at Li Luyou, "You want praise."

  Li Rouyou hugged Li Banyu and kissed her forehead, Li Banyu was very well-behaved, she got awards at school and never asked for new stationery, toys, clothes or pocket money like ordinary kids, just a kiss on the forehead from her brother was enough.

  "Why don't you try to get into the Central Conservatory of Music? My piano teacher is Professor Li Yingzhen, a very famous one. I can introduce her to you. You should make some achievements in the field of music." An Zhishui returned to her excited state again, clenching her two small fists and placing them on her chest, bouncing up and down.

  "I'm going to take the imperial exam." Li Banzhuang refused An Zhi's kindness, "I can play, but I really don't like it."

  Li Banzhuang was startled by An Zhi's words, had she really done something remarkable? She simply thought that playing the piano was a very simple thing, music, whether vocal or instrumental, she had an innate understanding and learning ability, there was no difficulty.

  Let her go study music, it's like asking someone with an IQ of 180 to teach elementary school math, the difficulty is non-existent, but is this kind of thing interesting to do? It's clearly just tormenting people.

  "Li Luyu, do you know how amazing your sister is?" An Zhi Shui said to Li Luyu again, she was obviously overexcited. "I've studied for over a decade and still can't play well, but she hasn't had any professional training or practice, has she? But look at her, if she develops in this area, Lang Lang will be nothing compared to her. She could become a world-renowned piano master."

  "But she didn't want to." Li Luyu was also made somewhat uneasy by An Zhi's words, his sister being praised made him very proud, he also hoped that his sister could stand out, but An Zhi's description made people feel a bit too unrealistic, master? The best hot water bottle in the world, who would crawl into bed, who would stick to herself and act coquettishly, was going to become someone who was beyond reach?

  "Zhi Shui sister, I really don't want to be a great master. My wish is just to get into the Imperial University, so that I can study with my brother later." Li Banxuan held onto Li Luyu's arm, truly not wanting to become a great master.

  "If you change your mind, I'm willing to help you anytime." An Zhi Shui said with a tinge of regret, her current mood was just like Li Luoyu's when he first saw An Nanxiu's outfit, both shocked and envious.

  "This isn't anything special, is it? An Suyeon, you actually think it's amazing, but that's just because you're an idiot." Ahn Nam-soo suddenly said as he stood beside Lee Ban-jang playing the piano and flipping through the sheet music.

  "Princess Xiu, if you can play it too, I'll admit that I'm a fool." An Zhi Shui's emotions were already complicated, and then he heard An Nan Xiu say something strange again. Without good temper, he said that little girls are just little girls, they simply don't understand the significance of Rachmaninoff's Third Piano Concerto.