Chapter 0007: On Stage

At this moment, Jeon Ji-hyun once again took to the stage, holding the microphone and addressing the thousand-strong audience: "I would like to thank Jiang Yan and Hu Chunni for their performance. The song 'Summer' was truly enchanting, and I couldn't help but feel like dancing. Next, we have Zheng Rongxuan, a first-year Chinese student from the Department of Computer Engineering, who will perform an original song. What could it be? I am also very curious, so let us enjoy it together."

Unlike in her previous life, in this life, under the suggestion of Zheng Rongxuan, Jiang Yan found a senior who could play the cello and collaborated to perform a piece by the modern Japanese piano master Joe Hisaishi titled "Summer." This piece is simple, bright, fresh, natural, and lively in spirit, instantly bringing a sense of comfort to everyone in the hall. In fact, many people had never heard of this piece, which had only been around for a little over a year.

Zheng Rongxuan nodded slightly, and soon saw Jiang Yan and her companion bowing to the audience after finishing their performance. At the moment they bent down, enthusiastic applause, whistles, and voices of praise erupted from below the stage

Zheng Rongxuan was also known as a karaoke champion in his previous life. He had an inherently attractive appearance, and his vocal abilities were exceptional. Coupled with the musical talent inherited from his mother, he truly excelled in singing. This is also the reason why he has been an active participant in the arts from elementary school through university.

I am not too sure either, perhaps it is a piece of music that is not well-known in China.

What surprised Zheng Rongxuan even more was that a professor in the front row stood up at this moment, expressing both excitement and satisfaction as he said to the two students: "Your performance was excellent. It is the first time I have discovered such musically talented students among Chinese students. I wonder if you two would be interested in transferring to the music department to study?"

Zheng Rongxuan knew that Jiang Yan had achieved a Grade 10 in piano while she was in the country. In her previous life, although she had performed a fine piano piece on stage, there was no such opportunity. Now, seeing her invited to join the music department, he feels happy for her

A bit far away, Zheng Rongxuan could not hear clearly what the two were whispering. After a moment, as the applause had not yet subsided, Jiang Yan nodded at him, and Hu Chunni then bowed to the professor who was waiting for an answer and said, "Thank you, Professor Jin, for your kindness. If the school's conditions permit, we would like to take your music class as electives."

What piece is this? Why have I never heard of it before?

Zheng Rongxuan stood at the exit of the backstage, quietly listening to the beautiful music played by two people in the center of the stage, about ten meters away. He watched the audience below the stage, who were quietly immersed in the music, and a faint smile appeared on his face. You must be stunned, right? Just wait, I will show you the extraordinary nature of the Chinese people later.

On November 10, in the grand auditorium of Dongguk University, thousands of seats were fully occupied.

He spoke a bit too quickly, and Jiang Yan did not understand. With a somewhat bewildered expression, she looked at Hu Chunni beside her. Then, she heard Hu Chunni softly explain in Chinese to Jiang Yan and inquire about her meaning. She could also tell that Jiang Yan's piano playing was indeed excellent

As in the previous life, the opening features a vigorous song and dance performance. Among the already debuted HOT group, Ahn Chi-hyun is a student at Dongguk University. Therefore, although they are allowed to open the show, it must be said that there is an intention from the Korean side to seize the initiative.

Zheng Rongxuan, dressed in a casual suit, walked onto the stage. His tall and strong physique, along with his radiant smile, immediately drew a wave of admiration and cheers from the female students present. Approaching the piano in the center, he brought the microphone to his lips and, smiling, addressed the audience: "Good evening, teachers and fellow students. I have recently composed a song for my new book, and this is my first time performing in front of an audience. So, if there are any shortcomings later, I hope everyone will be understanding. I believe this is dedicated to all the students who are running on the path of love."

Today marks the Music Exchange Festival at Dongguk University, which hosts international students and exchange students from over 20 countries around the world. Among these students, there may indeed be some who are exceptionally talented, yet there are also numerous challenges and various issues that arise.

Thank you, Professor Jin, and thanks to all the leaders of the school and all the students! After the two bowed again, they finally withdrew.

Professor Jin was very pleased with their answers and replied with a smile, "Then you two come to my office tomorrow, and you need not concern yourselves with the rest of the matters"

A black beauty from Africa sang a Korean song, and under Jeon Ji-hyun's introduction, a piano was pushed onto the stage. Jiang Yan and a Chinese exchange student, Hu Chunni, walked onto the stage. The two youthful and beautiful Chinese women immediately drew a round of cheerful applause from the audience, as beautiful women can always uplift one's spirits, even if it's just a pleasure to behold them.

In the previous life, although Zheng Rongxuan also performed at this music exchange festival, it was with relatively old songs, which indeed did not attract much attention.

Today's hosts are also a combination of two pairs of handsome men and beautiful women, just like in a previous life. The four hosts include Jeon Ji-hyun from South Korea, who has already made a name for herself in the television industry, as well as two handsome men from Taiwan and Brazil, and the other beautiful woman hails from India

Indeed, when comparing the performances of amateur exchange students and international students from various countries to those of HOT, there is hardly any comparability. Zheng Rongxuan couldn't help but look down on the intentions of the Korean side in his heart, thinking that if they had the capability, they shouldn't let their debut group come out; we will just play at the amateur level.

It can be considered a form of self-entertainment, after all, none of us are professionals. If one were truly a student of professional music or dance, they would not come to study in South Korea, as the music programs in the United Kingdom, Italy, and the United States are far superior to those in South Korea

The performance by the two beautiful women was quite good, although there were a few notes that were slightly off. However, the audience was mostly ordinary students who would not be able to discern these mistakes. Even the music professors from Dongguk University present at the scene were quite satisfied with the performance, all agreeing that these two Chinese girls have potential for development in music

It is impossible; such a beautiful piece of music would have certainly been familiar to the world long ago, even if it originated in China. Could it be that they created it themselves?

"Classmate Zheng Rongxuan, please prepare, you are about to take the stage soon," the student in charge of the organization said softly to Zheng Rongxuan.

As Zheng Rongxuan once again bowed and sat down at the piano, placing the microphone on the stand, the teachers and students below the stage were filled with anticipation, especially the senior students and teachers who had been here for over a year. The performances of the previous batches of Chinese students had been rather mediocre, but this year showed improvement, particularly with the recent performances by Jiang Yan and Hu Chunni, which were executed almost flawlessly. The piece they played was particularly appealing, as most of the audience were young people who naturally preferred lively and passionate music.

This is a piece from the Japanese film "Kikujiro's Summer" released last year, composed by the Japanese piano master Joe Hisaishi. I did not expect it to have already reached China, which shows that China's reform and opening up has truly connected with the world