Urban Villain: The Game of Wealth and Women

{Chapter: 48 Master Lin Yuan plays!}

Yu Shanshan immediately chimed in, "No, no! This exhibition is open to everyone! And as long as you, my favorite cousin, want to perform, no one would dare oppose it! Cousin, please go up and play a song!"

She shook Lin Yuan's arm playfully, her eyes wide with anticipation.

"Master Lin Yuan, please play a song! We'd love to hear you play!" A group of girls seated just behind him echoed Shanshan's sentiment, their voices brimming with excitement.

As if on cue, more girls around them began glancing at Lin Yuan, their eyes lighting up at the prospect. The enthusiasm spread like wildfire.

What? Lin Yuan can actually play the piano?

The buzz of excitement rippled through the audience as the whispers grew louder. Many wondered if this handsome young man could truly deliver on the expectations that were now being placed on him.

For the women in the crowd, the very idea was enchanting. Lin Yuan, already the most striking man in the audience, had an aura of nobility and elegance. His calm demeanor and indifferent charm only added to his allure.

The thought of him playing the piano was nothing short of mesmerizing.

Some couldn't help but let their imaginations run wild: How perfect would it be to witness such a refined and graceful nobleman at the piano? Was this moment even real?

For many, it felt like a dream they didn't want to wake up from.

One by one, voices began to chant, "Master Lin Yuan, please play a song!"

Soon, the trickle of voices became a wave, growing louder with each passing second. The entire audience seemed united in their plea.

Even one of the women responsible for carrying equipment to the stage accidentally bumped into the grand piano in her distraction. Covering her face in embarrassment, she quickly retreated backstage, but not before stealing another glance at Lin Yuan.

The scene grew increasingly chaotic, yet undeniably thrilling.

"Cousin, just one song! Please!" Yu Shanshan pleaded, her voice almost childlike.

Faced with the growing pressure, Lin Yuan finally relented. With a wry smile, he said, "Alright, alright."

"Thank you," Chi Qian interjected softly, her gentle voice catching him off guard.

"Huh?" Lin Yuan turned to her, puzzled.

Chi Qian's lips curled into a faint, mesmerizing smile. "Compared to playing a musical piece with anyone else, I think I'd enjoy playing alongside you much more."

Her smile was radiant, like the first bloom of spring, leaving everyone in the vicinity momentarily breathless.

Whether intentional or not, her smile had the power to enchant anyone who saw it.

Even Lin Yuan, typically unshaken, felt the corners of his mouth lift. He responded with a light chuckle, "Well then, I'll try my best. After all, I wouldn't want my 'girlfriend' to have to perform with someone else."

"Good luck," Chi Qian replied, her tone warm and supportive.

Yu Shanshan clenched her fists in excitement. "Cousin, you've got this!"

With the decision made, Lin Yuan rose from his seat.

As he stood, the audience erupted into cheers.

"Whoa!!!"

The excitement among the women was particularly palpable.

Lin Yuan, however, remained composed. With the elegance of a nobleman, he made his way to the center of the stage.

In one corner of the venue, Yan Ruyue watched him with mixed emotions.

When did Lin Yuan become this popular?

She couldn't deny that Lin Yuan had always been attractive, but recently, his charm seemed to have intensified. Even she found herself stealing glances at him more often than she cared to admit.

Meanwhile, on stage, Lin Yuan approached the grand piano with steady steps.

Dressed impeccably in a tailored tuxedo, he exuded an aura of sophistication that seemed almost otherworldly. His mere presence beside the piano was enough to captivate the crowd.

A young woman responsible for the piano's maintenance stood nearby, her heartbeat racing as she stole glances at him.

In the audience, Shan Shuwen watched with a mix of jealousy and disbelief.

"Hah! What's the point of being handsome? Let's see if he can actually play," Shan Shuwen muttered under his breath, his expression sour.

Others, too, voiced their doubts.

"As the young master of a prominent family, Lin Yuan is already a financial genius. It'd be too much if he were a piano prodigy as well, wouldn't it?"

"You better not slander my male god!" Lin Yuan's fans immediately shot back, unwilling to tolerate any criticism of him.

Despite their fervent support, even his most devoted admirers couldn't help but feel a twinge of uncertainty.

After all, could anyone truly excel in so many areas?

Yu Shanshan clasped her hands together nervously, while Chi Qian watched Lin Yuan with an encouraging smile.

Yan Ruyue, on the other hand, felt conflicted. She knew Lin Yuan from the past and was certain he hadn't learned to play the piano before.

Yet, as Lin Yuan sat down at the piano, his fingers brushed lightly over the keys, his demeanor calm and confident.

But unbeknownst to the audience, Lin Yuan was activating one of his hidden abilities.

"Shen Lan, upgrade my piano skill to the divine level," Lin Yuan instructed internally.

[Yes, Master!]

A mechanical voice echoed in his mind as a system notification appeared.

[Ding! 1,000 counterattack points consumed. Piano skill upgraded to Divine Level!]

In an instant, a flood of knowledge and expertise filled Lin Yuan's mind. Every intricate detail of piano playing was now second nature to him.

With a composed smile, Lin Yuan turned to the audience. "I'll play a piece I particularly enjoy. I hope you all like it."

The moment his fingers touched the keys, the audience held their breath.

Contrary to their expectations, Lin Yuan's playing began with a gentle, sorrowful melody.

The simplicity of the notes was deceptive, as each one carried an immense weight of emotion.

Even the prelude was enough to send shivers down the spines of everyone listening.

As the mournful melody filled the room, the audience fell silent, utterly captivated.

In that fleeting moment, Lin Yuan had already begun to weave magic through his music.

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