The music entered its climax in the final phase.
Most people in the audience felt goosebumps rise upon hearing this part.
Some even began to shed tears.
Especially Su Weiye, his nose suddenly felt sore, and tears started to stream down.
Perhaps this was a resonance of the soul.
From this piece, he somehow felt a reflection of his own life.
When he was young, he was just like the beginning of the piece: chaotic and messy.
He was met with setbacks everywhere, targeted by others, and subjected to cold looks.
But he didn't give up. His family's food business only gained some recognition when he was nearly forty.
Just like Xu Mu's piece, which gradually progressed from initial chaos to order.
After that, it became unstoppable.
Just then, the previously passionate music gradually subsided into tranquility.
Su Weiye took a deep breath. Wasn't this exactly his current situation?
He was already over fifty and lacked the passion of his youth.
He had agonized over this new product for several years.
If he were younger, he would have invested in production long ago, regardless of whether it would be profitable or not.
The music ended.
The surroundings fell into a silence where a pin drop could be heard.
Unlike the previous performers, where the audience immediately applauded after the piece ended, Xu Mu's piece received no immediate applause. This was because everyone was still immersed in the music.
Finally, the first applause sounded, coming from Su Weiye.
Then, everyone followed suit, clapping with all their might.
"Mr. Zhou! I don't understand music, but I understand my heart. Please forgive me for unilaterally announcing the winner without your agreement."
Su Weiye bowed apologetically to Zhou Hening, then pointed at Xu Mu and declared, "The winner this time is Xu Mu!"
The applause from the crowd grew even more enthusiastic.
"Damn it! I didn't expect this kid from the Xu family to have this kind of ability!"
A middle-aged man in the audience took off his glasses, wiping away tears.
He didn't know why, but hearing this piece made him cry uncontrollably.
Mu Qingying was stunned at this moment; a great storm had already been stirred up in her heart.
She was not convinced by Lin Yang earlier.
She could also play that kind of highly difficult piece.
But facing Xu Mu, she had to concede. He played too well; almost every note touched the soul.
Su Yaya was the same. She had never heard that Xu Mu had such a special talent.
Lin Yang's face was ashen. It was this kid again!
He had blocked him from showing off at the gate earlier.
And it was the same this time.
Moreover, it was a crushing defeat, making him completely a stepping stone for Xu Mu.
[Fate Power -20]
"Who was laughing just now? I've said all along that Young Master Xu's musical talent is superb."
Su Ruiming stood up excitedly. "Why do you think we go to the bar? We go for inspiration!"
As he spoke, he looked at his father, Su Weiye.
Su Weiye had told him more than once to keep his distance from Xu Mu, fearing Xu Mu would lead him astray.
Now, seeing this, did he still have anything to say?
"How come I've never heard that piece before? Whose piece is this? What's its name?"
Zhou Hening came up to Xu Mu, trembling as he asked.
He was also moved to tears at this moment. As a music master, he was even more sensitive than the others.
If those who didn't understand music were crying, how much more so he?
"This is an improvisation I played."
Xu Mu paused slightly. "As for the name, let's call it Dawn."
The surrounding crowd was once again shocked to the core upon hearing this.
Such a top-tier piece was merely an improvisation played by him on a whim?
Mu Qingying was dumbfounded. Was this even human?
"Dawn..."
Zhou Hening murmured softly. "From chaos to order, from darkness to light, Dawn! Good! Are you Xu Mu?"
Xu Mu nodded.
Zhou Hening looked at Xu Mu and said with a solemn expression, "May I become your disciple?"
At first, everyone who heard this didn't find it surprising.
Zhou Hening would naturally want to take such a talented person under his wing.
But suddenly, they felt something was off.
Reflecting carefully on Zhou Hening's words, it was he who wanted to become Xu Mu's disciple!
Not asking Xu Mu to become his disciple.
Su Yaya scratched her head in confusion. What was going on?
She had just found a master, and now she had an 'honorary grand-master'?
"Mr. Zhou, you flatter me. I don't have the qualifications."
Xu Mu said with a smile. "But we can exchange musical ideas whenever we have time in the future."
"That's right! Let's quickly exchange contact information."
Zhou Hening immediately took out his phone. "Mr. Xu, do you know anyone in the music industry?"
"No, why?" Xu Mu asked.
"To be honest, this piece is bound to be passed down and its value is immeasurable. If you don't have anyone in this area, please allow me to publish it."
Zhou Hening said to Xu Mu, "I won't take a single penny. All the income generated by the piece will be yours."
"Mr. Zhou, please don't be so polite with me. If you don't take a single penny, wouldn't all your efforts be for nothing? I'm not short on this money either."
After exchanging contact information, Xu Mu laughed and said, "Just follow the normal market split."
"Good!"
Zhou Hening became increasingly respectful of Xu Mu.
...
The music ended, and the surrounding crowd all came to congratulate Xu Mu.
Everyone present understood that compared to the Su family's contract, Zhou Hening's network was far more important.
Su Yaya also approached Xu Mu at this moment, full of admiration. "Brother Xu Mu, you're amazing!"
[Favorability +15]
Her words instantly caused two people to feel a breakdown.
One of them was naturally the Soldier King, Lin Yang.
A trace of malice appeared in his eyes. The object of Su Yaya's admiration should have been himself.
But this scoundrel, Xu Mu, had stolen his thunder.
[Fate Power -20]
Seeing the text above Lin Yang's head, Xu Mu immediately observed him with the God's Eye.
Name: Lin Yang
Identity: Male Protagonist of The Soldier King Returns
Fate Power: 1480
Fate Level: 14 (Max Level 10)
Seeing this, Xu Mu finally understood how to deal with these protagonists.
Previously, his Fate Level was Level 15. After a few setbacks, it had dropped to Level 14.
As long as he could reduce it to Level 10, he could directly move to eliminate him.
As for the other person who was having a breakdown, it was naturally Mu Qingying.
She suddenly felt a sense of failure. Piano had been her favorite since childhood.
She had also worked extremely hard on the piano.
But she hadn't expected that all her efforts were still inferior to Xu Mu, this idle prodigal son.
[Favorability -1]
"I'm not that amazing."
Xu Mu said with a smile, "Didn't you say you're attending university here in Jiang City? We're close, so we can learn from each other in the future."
"That's wonderful. I will definitely ask you for guidance." Su Yaya was overjoyed.
[Fate Power -5]
[Favorability -2]
"Xu Mu, now, we should discuss the matter of our partnership."
At this moment, Su Weiye walked over with a smile.
Fortunately, Xu Mu's appearance stopped that Lin Yang, or he would have been utterly miserable.
"Uncle, I'm an amateur in this area. You should discuss it directly with my old man," Xu Mu said with a smile.
"Good!"
Su Weiye nodded.
He suddenly felt a little fortunate that his idiotic son had such a good relationship with Xu Mu.
Did foolish people truly have foolish fortune?
Had he sensed long ago that Xu Mu was extraordinary?
...
On the other side.
Xu Ningbing held some documents and came to Xu Shou's office.
"Our industry in Yang City is still shrinking. If this continues, it might have to close down again."
Xu Ningbing took a deep breath. "Dad, you shouldn't have helped the Ye family in the first place."
"The Ye family once did me a favor, and besides, that matter is in the past."
Xu Shou stroked his beard. "We'll see if we can establish a partnership with the Su family. With the Su family's involvement, the industry in Yang City might be revitalized."
"Dad! What are you dreaming about? Do you really think that kid Xu Mu can succeed?"
Xu Ningbing looked at him as if he were an idiot.
Just then, there was an urgent knock on the door from outside.
Xu Shou frowned. "Come in."
The door opened, and a middle-aged man walked in. "Chairman! Something big has happened with the Young Master!"
"Did he mess something up again?"
Xu Ningbing's face darkened. "I told you earlier, he shouldn't have been allowed to go!"