Chapter 1793 - 1794: Common Ground

Seeing his dejected expression, Lin Xian teased, "Getting the cold shoulder?"

"Completely no common topics!"

With a helpless sigh, Lin Shu soon put on a smile again and led Lin Xian to the center of the living room, in front of the

giant sofa.

In the hall, eight beauties were divided into three small circles.

A few of the ladies held red wine elegantly, leaning on the deck's railing, admiring the night view while

chatting softly about the contents of some high-end magazine.

The sea breeze brushed by, making the hair of the three sway in the wind, matched with their graceful postures, it was full of allure. Suddenly, it seemed like

they noticed Lin Xian's gaze, and the three beauties turned their heads, offering a smile. Lin Xian slightly raised

his wine glass, smiled, considering it a greeting. And on the sofa in the hall, four beauties were sitting there, discussing

an academic topic about the impact of quantum communication on Bitcoin and the prospects of network encryption development. Lin

Xian listened for a moment, involuntarily raising an eyebrow.

Damn, this is so high-end?

It turned out that they were not deliberately discussing these topics to raise their profiles, but indeed were

discussing various technical terms and industry insider information almost effortlessly. As for the last circle, it was the

woman in a black evening dress, sitting quietly at the piano, playing. From this angle, her perfect hourglass figure

was right in Lin Xian's view.

This figure, truly remarkable.

From an aesthetic perspective, the perfect male physique is the inverted triangle, while for females, it's the hourglass

shape. Besides being visually striking, it can awaken the most primal desires in the heart.

Lin Xian didn't use the Super Clear Glasses, just by estimating with the naked eye, he guessed that this beauty's figure wouldn't score

below 95 points.

Her temperament wasn't icy, but she was a bit out of place compared to the other beauties, appearing somewhat silent and reticent

like a quietly blooming orchid, not garish or ostentatious, yet possessing a unique charm, fresh and elegant, nothing more.

After experiencing the first failure, Lin Xi soon encountered a second failure because the topics these four beauties on the sofa discussed were too high-end, and despite his efforts, he couldn't get a word in.

Eventually, he successfully blended into the small circle of three beauties on the deck, seemingly having a good conversation.

He even had the mood to throw Lin Xian a proud glance. Lin Xian, on the other hand, wasn't in a hurry to make a move; instead, he leaned back on the sofa, sipping champagne, and casually observed the people in the hall.

At this point, Lin Xian suddenly noticed that the lady in the black evening dress who had been sitting at the piano was nowhere to be seen. She had only left a piano and a glass of champagne on it. Eyeing the piano, a thought crossed his mind, and he slowly stood up, walking toward the piano. Ever since he acquired the [Pianist] skill, he hadn't used it once until now, always feeling it was a waste.

Rarely having the opportunity today, he felt compelled to use it, especially since he was immensely curious about the mysterious special effect of 'To Alice.'

Arriving at the piano, Lin Xian gently brushed his fingers over the lacquered surface, and under the influence of the [Pianist] skill, his mind was flooded with various pieces of piano knowledge.

This was a Steinway grand piano, its high-gloss polished walnut color made it exude the grace and luxury of an empress.

But indeed, that was the truth.

Steinway pianos are hailed as the king of pianos worldwide.

Ninety percent of global concerts use Steinway pianos, indicating just how outstanding this brand is. The reason it is favored by the vast majority of pianists worldwide is primarily due to its unique manufacturing process.

Whether it's sound quality or key response speed, it is unparalleled. It's no exaggeration to say that Steinway is the best piano in the world, bar none.

Of course, Steinway pianos aren't cheap either.

Even the most basic models of this brand require tens of thousands, and some large-sized grand pianos can start at a price tag of millions.

The grand piano in front of him was clearly custom-made, estimated to be worth at least three to four million. Placing the wine glass on the piano, Lin Xian slowly sat down.

Placing his hands on the keys, he first played a song, "Two Tigers," a piece so simple that even young children could easily learn it after a few days of piano lessons. However, it's very suitable for practicing finger technique.

Even if the [Pianist] skill gave him master-level piano techniques, as someone who never played the piano before, he needed a simple piece to acclimate.

After finishing "Two Tigers," the corners of Lin Xian's mouth curled into a smile; he had entirely familiarized himself with master-level piano skills.

The tune changed, and a familiar and melodious tune flowed like water from Lin Xian's fingertips.

Beethoven's "Bagatelle in A Minor"

It's also known by another name, "To Alice."

To be honest, this Beethoven piece isn't complicated in sheet music, making it quite suitable for beginners. However, while learning it is easy, playing it well is quite challenging.

It's akin to turning a common street noodle dish into a gourmet delicacy. Clearly, Lin Xian managed to do just that.

The master-level piano techniques, matched with this custom Steinway piano, produced a chemical reaction. The beautiful, melodious tune was like a train, taking everyone in the hall to admire the scenery along the way: the snow on the Alps, the sea surrounding Tahiti Island, along with seagulls, forests, and the warm, eye-catching sunshine.

"To Alice" was originally just a small piece composed by Beethoven, so the melody isn't long, taking only a few minutes.

As the final note gradually faded into the sea breeze, Lin Xian reached for the wine glass on the piano, finishing the champagne in one gulp.

"Sir, the glass you're drinking from is mine."

Just then, an enchanting voice came from behind Lin Xian.

Upon hearing this, Lin Xian paused slightly, glanced at the glass in his hand, then looked at the other glass on the piano, realizing he had indeed picked up the wrong glass.

The person speaking was the lady in the black evening dress.

At this moment, she was standing behind Lin Xian, her beautiful eyes gazing at him with interest. This gaze was entirely different from the one she had given them before.

Holding the wine glass, Lin Xian apologized, "Sorry, I was so engrossed I forgot where my glass was."

"No worries!"

The lady in the black evening dress smiled gently, her slender white fingers lightly brushing over the keys, her voice pleasant and soft as she said, "The tone of a Steinway is splendid, like the emperor among pianos, grand and majestic. But I think using it to play 'To Alice' isn't quite fitting; instead, the Pleyel Pot Organ, with its lover-like murmuring, would be much more suitable." Lin Xian noticed her hands were beautiful, long, and white, like a piece of art—a pair of hands made for playing the piano, truly a gift from God.

Retracting his gaze, Lin Xian met her eyes, smiling softly as he said, "Do you believe in the first version?"

"I don't believe in it!"

The lady in the black evening dress gently shook her head, murmuring softly, "But I do like it." This piqued Lin Xian's interest, and he stood up, extending his hand, smiling, "My name is Lin Xian, how should I address you?" Looking at the hand before her, she chuckled softly, "Mr. Lin Xian, didn't you know there's a rule at this party that you must not ask a lady's name?"

There's such a rule?

Lin Xian paused slightly, then scratched his brow, saying, "There must be a title, right? Otherwise, calling you 'beauty' seems a bit impolite." "Therese, you may call me Therese!" The lady in the black evening dress smiled gently, elegance tinged with a hint of playfulness. Saying this, she extended her hand, gently shaking his.