Supremely Talented Tyrant
Chapter 965 - 964: Perform on Stage!

"Watching?"

Ye Linglan froze for a moment.

"To be precise, it's not just watching. I want to invite you on stage to perform with me..."

Yan Ming's lips curved into a smug smile. If he could get Ye Linglan to perform with him this time, the audience would naturally think of her as his woman. Afterwards, with a little pressure, maybe she would stay by his side...

"But it's been so long since I last practiced..."

Due to the matters surrounding Ye Heavenly Mansion, Ye Linglan had already set aside singing to focus entirely on caring for Ye Chunliang. Suddenly being asked to perform on stage made her worry about not delivering her best.

"I believe in your talent! Alright, it's settled then! Three days from now, I'll have someone pick you up from school..."

With that, Yan Ming didn't give Ye Linglan a chance to refuse and directly hung up the phone...

"Haha! With so many fans supporting me this time, I don't believe I can't win you over!"

After hanging up, Yan Ming stared at his darkening phone screen and a flicker of light flashed in his eyes. He reached out to grasp the air as though he was capturing the woman he longed to conquer.

"This is…"

Seeing that he hadn't given her the opportunity to decline, Ye Linglan could only force a bitter smile and shake her head. It seemed that whether she wanted to or not, she'd have to go.

But now that she had to go on stage and perform… and she hadn't practiced singing for so long, what was she going to do? Only three days left… it seemed a bit rushed...

"Oh, right, Hao Jian!"

Suddenly, Ye Linglan thought of Hao Jian and immediately called him.

As long as this guy was around, nothing seemed difficult. With him present during the piano concert, she could perform with peace of mind, without worrying about unexpected situations. Any mishap could easily be handled by Hao Jian. With him by her side, she didn't have to fear anything.

"Hello..."

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"Isn't it boring just to watch the performance from the side without participating?"

Three days later, Hao Jian followed Ye Linglan into a stadium in Hua City. The venue, which could seat 5,000 people, was originally for athletes sweating it out on the field but now resembled a concert arena.

Just setting up the stage had taken two days. With Yan Ming's rising fame in recent years, coupled with his impressive talent and the title of "Piano Prince," all the tickets for the concert were sold out within two or three hours.

Ye Linglan was able to enter thanks to the tickets given to her by Yan Ming. As a performer herself, she didn't need tickets, which also allowed Hao Jian to get in easily.

"Let's sit here!"

In response to Hao Jian's complaints, Ye Linglan laughed softly, took his hand, and led him to their seats. She didn't tell him about her upcoming performance and instead mentioned that she had invited him to join her for the concert.

The reason for her secrecy was to surprise Hao Jian—to give him a delightful surprise. The song she was about to perform was one that Hao Jian had composed just for her...

"Wow, it looks like you pulled some strings to get us seats in the front row!"

Upon seeing their seats, Hao Jian smirked and teased Ye Linglan, saying, "Hey girl, don't tell me the performer is a man this time?"

"Yes, his name is Yan Ming. He's an upperclassman of mine. The other day, he invited me to his concert to show support. But now I realize I underestimated his popularity—five thousand seats, all filled."

Ye Linglan hadn't paid much attention to Yan Ming's stardom. She only knew him as a pianist and assumed that few people would attend his concert. But to her surprise, his popularity had sparked such fervor...

At her words, Hao Jian raised an eyebrow, then smirked knowingly at Ye Linglan, saying, "If I'm not mistaken, this guy probably likes you. Looks like my Linglan is quite the popular beauty, huh—even someone like him is smitten with you."

"Hmph, shut it, or I won't let you on my bed anymore..."

She wasn't a naive girl anymore. Ye Heavenly Mansion had given her experiences beyond many people's lifetimes. Now, with Yan Ming suddenly inviting her to his concert, combined with his previous efforts to pursue her—even a fool could see through his intentions.

But considering Yan Ming's reputation and with Hao Jian at her side, Ye Linglan wasn't too worried.

Yan Ming might be impressive, but could he possibly rival Hao Jian? Her man had even walked over Ye Heavenly Mansion. Yan Ming, a mere pianist… he wouldn't stand a chance—not even against someone casually sent out by Ye Heavenly Mansion, let alone Hao Jian.

"No, no, no..."

Upon hearing her remark, Hao Jian's expression quickly changed to one of playful servility. He lightly tapped Ye Linglan's shoulder and chuckled. "My beautiful goddess, I was wrong..."

"Hmph!"

Her playful remark didn't bother Ye Linglan, and just as she was about to tease Hao Jian further, the venue suddenly burst into cheers. The deafening noise startled Ye Linglan.

"He's here..."

Patting Ye Linglan's hand gently, Hao Jian smiled while watching the stage. A tall man in a black tailcoat appeared, strolling onto the stage.

The man's handsome features were accentuated by the confident smile on his lips, driving many female fans into hysterical screams. If Hao Jian hadn't known better, he might've thought he was at a soccer match rather than a piano concert.

"These women are too wild..."

Hao Jian shook his head ruefully, remarking on the obsession of diehard fans.

"The performance is starting… just listen closely," Ye Linglan said with a smile, brushing off Hao Jian's complaints. She knew his disdain for Yan Ming, since Yan Ming was pretty much Hao Jian's rival in love. Disliking him was only natural.

However, Hao Jian's confidence far outweighed his irritation, as he firmly believed Ye Linglan was his alone. Yan Ming, in his eyes, was nothing more than a passing figure.

"Dong..."

Yan Ming seated himself at the piano, letting his fingers glide over the keys. Instantly, the sound of the piano resonated through the room. The audience's cheers died down as they delved into the world of Yan Ming's music.

The piece was a tale of love—a man's relentless pursuit of the woman he adored. Although the woman left him at first, the second crescendo illustrated the man's eventual triumph in winning her heart.

"Decent technique—better than many overrated musicians in the country. But the composition itself is riddled with flaws, giving it an incomplete feel. That said, the average listener wouldn't notice," Hao Jian commented on Yan Ming's performance, his view steeped in the authority of a world-class musician. For one to receive such an assessment from someone of Hao Jian's caliber was no small achievement for Yan Ming.

Still, Hao Jian's judgment was a private one, shared only with Ye Linglan. Hearing it, she simply smiled. She understood the extent of Hao Jian's musical genius—superior to countless masters around the globe. While Yan Ming appeared extraordinary to others, Hao Jian merely regarded him with lukewarm approval, a modest acknowledgment of Yan Ming's talent.

After listening to one or two more pieces, Hao Jian closed his eyes with a faint sigh, finding the repetitive melodies more of a burden than an enjoyment.

"Piano Prince! Piano Prince!"

Just as Hao Jian was about to doze off, the room erupted once more, pulling him reluctantly back to attention. A glance at the stage revealed Yan Ming stepping away from the piano and basking in the roars of the crowd.

"Thank you, everyone, for attending my concert. I know you've been waiting for something special tonight, haven't you?!"

With a few chuckles, Yan Ming raised his hand, gesturing for the audience to quiet down. The crowd complied, anticipation lighting up their faces...

"What's going on?" The sudden change puzzled Hao Jian, prompting him to turn to Ye Linglan and ask.

"You'll find out soon enough..."

Rather than explaining, Ye Linglan cheekily teased him with suspense...

"Next, I'd like to invite tonight's special guest. I think you all know who it is by now, don't you?!" Yan Ming stoked the crowd's excitement before extending his hand toward Ye Linglan's direction and bowing slightly. He then exclaimed, "Let's welcome the intelligent, beautiful Ye Linglan!"

"Ye Linglan! Ye Linglan! Ye Linglan!"

"Uh…"

Hearing Yan Ming announce her name, Hao Jian chuckled bitterly.

"Hehe, now you can sit back and enjoy the song you wrote for me!"

Ye Linglan stuck out her tongue playfully before straightening her outfit. With elegance, she rose and walked toward the stage...

"Now let's invite the lovely Ye Linglan to perform her song for us!"

"Let's give her a big round of applause!"