Chapter 1794 - 1795: On the Verge of Breaking Out

Her hands were soft as if without bones, smooth and elastic.

Lin Xian wanted to savor them more, but unfortunately, their touch was brief.

So, Miss Therese, are you here at this party to find your Beethoven?

Lin Xian said this because the name Therese has a legendary story.

To know, after Beethoven passed away, there was no "To Alice" listed in his works.

"To Alice" actually has several versions.

The most recognized version tells that the nearly 40-year-old Beethoven

taught a female student named Therese Marfati, and developed feelings for her. Once in a

very happy mood, Beethoven wrote a little piece in A minor Bagatelle as a gift for

her, with "Dedicated to Therese" inscribed on the sheet music.

Until the 1960s, when a musician wrote a biography for Beethoven, he discovered the manuscript

of this piece among Therese Marfati's belongings.

And the biographer musician, while transcribing this piece, mistakenly wrote Therese as Alice

Thus, the piece became the widely known "To Alice" today.

The woman in the black evening gown reached for Lin Xian's champagne and, after taking a sip, said seriously:

No, I'm just purely lacking money!

Looking her up and down, Lin Xian raised an eyebrow: "But you don't look like you're short on money judging

by that Burberry evening dress you're wearing? I rented it—five thousand a day, and the tag is still here!

Saying this, she turned around confidently and take a tag from the back of her gown.

Her body already perfect, this movement immediately showed off her attractive curves.

Seeing the tag, Lin Xian was slightly surprised

It is really rented!

That's so impressive!

Miss Therese put back the tag with a smile, enjoying the pure admiration

from Lin Xian's gaze which made her feel very comfortable.

Honestly, she knows her figure is perfect, but it also brings her quite a lot of trouble whether

in life or work, facing those repulsive gazes daily. The reason she didn't give Lin Xi a chance was because

his gaze was so unpleasant. In truth, just discussing facial features, Lin Xian isn't particularly handsome.

His looks barely reach 80 points, just clean-cut and fresh. But he has three aspects, very much appealing to females,

adding quite a lot of points. First is the smooth, fair skin; second is his sunny smile, warm with dimples faintly visible,

making people feel amiable.

Seeking flowers

Lastly, there's his pair of clear, bright eyes.

As it's said, eyes are the windows to the soul; one can tell quite a bit from someone's gaze about fondness for beautiful things,

which is a human nature, the same for Lin Xian. However, he views them purely for appreciation, and females not only don't hate

this kind of gaze but also feel secretly happy and proud.

These three points with his gentle jade-like temperament construct a perfect gentleman. After glancing at her a few more times, he suddenly asked: "You've ordered a piano?"

Hearing this, Miss Therese was slightly stunned, her eyes filled with surprise. She sighed slowly, saying:

"I adore pianos, but I dislike capitalists."

With this, she confirmed Lin Xian's words while revealing the information that her ordered piano was not cheap. Lin Xian asked just now, it was clearly not aimless; from someone's talk and demeanor and their expressed temperament, one

can roughly infer their living situation and profession.

Miss Therese's demeanor was very graceful, her movements carried a hint of elegance, indicating a good education and decent family conditions.

Secondly, her hands were very beautiful, white and long, matching her fresh and elegant orchid-like aura, it wasn't difficult to deduce she was involved in the arts.

Moreover, she was engaged in highly sophisticated arts.

Associating this with her love for pianos, the answer was clear: pianist, or piano teacher.

Furthermore, she said she came to the party just due to money issues, so Lin Xian smoothly inferred,

she ordered a piano, a very expensive one, exceeding her financial limits.

Draining her champagne, she leaned closer, lips parted slightly: "Do you want to sleep with me?"

I have thought of that!

Lin Xian nodded, laughing lightly.

Your performance of "To Alice" earlier was brilliant, probably the most beautiful version I've ever heard.

Miss Therese paused, then continued: "But if you want to sleep with me, a "To Alice" is not enough...

Interesting woman.

Intrigued, Lin Xian smiled slightly, saying: "Then, lovely Miss Therese, what piece would you like to hear?

Miss Therese gently swept her hair behind her ear, murmuring: "I'm quite complicated and anxious right now, play "Cricket Flying."

Wild Bee Flying?

Lin Xian raised an eyebrow, a playful smile curled on his lips.

It seemed her feelings were indeed complex at the moment, or she wouldn't want such a piece. No problem!

Having said that, Lin Xian didn't immediately start playing but signaled a waiter, instructing:

Please bring me a box of matches, thank you.

Alright, sir, please wait a moment.

The server didn't show surprise, nodded politely, and turned to leave.

Rich people usually have "quirks," like some enjoying lighting cigarettes with matches.

Hence, the yacht owned by Lin Guan certainly wouldn't lack matches.

Soon, the server returned, not only with the matches but also thoughtfully brought several packs of different cigarettes.

Thank you.

Lin Xian smiled lightly, slipped a few hundred as tips into the server's hand, casually opened a pack of cigarettes, took one but didn't light it. He sat down, placing his hands on the piano keys.

At that moment, with the strike of the first note, he moved quickly, so fast.

His hands flew, leaving only traces behind.

The intense and urgent melody, akin to mischievous elves, fluttered joyously across the hall.

"Wild Bee Flying," upon listening, sounds chaotic; yet if settled, one tastes the lively bliss within its A minor tones.

Indeed, the piece is challenging.

Its demand for fast hand speed is incredible; slowing down disrupts the vibrant dance of the bees.

It's no exaggeration to say most piano players' fingers cramp when practicing "Wild Blade Flying Dance" multiple times.

The key is not only speed but precise notes; otherwise, it's no more than face rolling on keys, right?

Right now, Lin Xian was relaxed, smiling, while his hands danced rapidly on the notes, leaving a fleeting shadow.

With the passive skill effect of [Pianist], the charm of Lin Xian soared again, like a noble strolling in the kingdom of music.

Beside, Miss Therese watched him intently, her eyes sparkling, her previously anxious heart slowly becoming committed.