Chapter 361 - 361 336 No Culture

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361: Chapter 336: No Culture 361: Chapter 336: No Culture Standing opposite Han Yiyin, Teacher Gu casually picked up a bamboo flute and nonchalantly placed it at his lips. “What’s going on? Are the two of them going to perform together?” “Why did I suddenly feel that the two of them exuded an ethereal aura just now? Teacher Gu’s stance is truly suave. I’m really looking forward to their performance!” “Can these two instruments be played together? Don’t be ridiculous, this isn’t some kind of comedy!” “...” For some reason, many people had the term “ethereal and transcendent” flash across their minds when they saw the two in that moment. Most outsiders were excited for a unique performance from the two, while many who understood music started to question if these two instruments could truly harmonize together. Hmph! Conjuring tricks, I don’t believe that the qin and flute can harmonize, probably something that only street performers would foolishly attempt, Xia Huai scornfully thought to himself. “Just as I expected!” Yi Hanyan’s lips curved into a meaningful smile. “Expected what?” asked Han Qishan, confused. “Nothing, just watch the drama unfold.” Yi Hanyan said mysteriously, her enchanting eyes intently fixed on someone. The qin and zither suddenly erupted! The flute’s sound was melodious! Together, they performed a piece that seemed like the Milky Way pouring down from the sky, bringing the Heavenly Sound to the Mortal World. The low drone of the qin and zither resonated like majestic mountains, while the gentle flute resembled babbling brooks. In their highs and lows, the qin and flute merged perfectly, interpreting the beauty and charm of music incomparably at that moment. When the qin and flute ceased, Han Yiyin was unable to quiet her emotions for a long time, as if she was still in that world. As a global music master, Li Hao had already been moved to tears, unable to describe the emotional impact this moment had on him with any words. The unique harmony of these two distinct instruments had surpassed any music he had heard in many years. If the “Blue Danube” was an exquisite appetizer, then this piece was an exhilarating feast of Taotie. While everyone was still immersed in the music, unable to extricate themselves, Xia Huai, with eyes red from jealousy, shouted loudly, “I object! I don’t believe it! They must have arranged this while whispering together! They’re just trying to trick and fool us with this worthless piece of paper! I must have an explanation! Both of them, including Han Yiyin, must apologize!” He couldn’t tolerate it! He simply couldn’t bear it! As the top student of every exam at Peyton Public School, he could not accept being surpassed at the final adult ceremony! As the people immersed in the melody were awakened by Xia Huai’s outrageous words, they all felt as if they had swallowed a fly, extremely uncomfortable. They all gave Xia Huai sidelong glances. If someone had any goodwill towards Xia Huai, now it was completely erased by his foolish behavior. “Ah! What’s wrong with Xia Huai! It’s such a good piece, what’s the harm in letting people savor it? His jealousy is just too strong, why can’t he stand seeing Yiyin being just a little better than him? Old Han, let me make it clear, I really despise him now,” said Xiao Shuren, also very dissatisfied as Xia Huai ruined the atmosphere. “He really is too rude, but...” Han Qishan said, unable to help but turn to his senior sister and ask, “Senior sister, is Xia Huai influenced by the high person you mentioned, or...” “Such a detestable person! He completely ruined the mood! If there wasn’t something dark in his heart, it wouldn’t have been influenced, just well-hidden usually.” Yi Hanyan said unhappily, feeling as if being interrupted was like failing to reach the peak in an intimate act—extremely uncomfortable. Hearing his senior sister say this, Han Qishan became even more cautious. Li Hao’s appreciation of the music had also been thoroughly disrupted by Xia Huai. If not for the fact that he had rarely enjoyed two remarkable pieces today and had to act as a judge, he would have already given Xia Huai a serious lesson. Li Hao took a deep breath, finally easing the stifled air in his chest, and then said to Teacher Gu, “Teacher Gu, I, Li Hao, am deeply grateful for your music, thank you for letting me experience the joy of pure and daring music, which I haven’t felt for many years as a celebrated master.” After speaking, Li Hao deeply bowed to Teacher Gu, unable to express his gratitude, then slowly rose and continued, “However, as a judge, I still need to judge fairly, and I hope you can explain the content written on this paper.” Li Hao looked at Teacher Gu expectantly, his eyes filled with eager anticipation. If Teacher Gu were to reveal that this was actually a hoax, he didn’t know if he could handle the outcome. “Mr. Gu, speak up! Let’s see what you can explain?!” Xia Huai said impatiently, glancing sideways at Teacher Gu. Everyone, including Han Yiyin, was waiting for Teacher Gu to provide a reasonable answer, especially Han Yiyin, who had played the piece and knew the techniques involved but did not know the reason behind them. “Hurry up and speak! What are you dawdling for? Are you pulling another trick?” “Just like I said! Xia Huai could not play it and Han Yiyin definitely could not either! You must have conspired together!” “Stop dragging this out! Stop pretending! Everyone here understands music! You can’t fool anyone!” “...” Teacher Gu slowly turned around, his eyes sharply sweeping over the chattering girls, causing those who were jeering to suddenly feel a chill and immediately shut their mouths. The room quieted down, and then Teacher Gu began to speak, “As early as 2600 years ago during the Spring and Autumn Period, someone had used computational methods to obtain musical notes, a method known as the Three-part Diminution. Indeed, what’s written on this piece of paper is a musical score, and it is not a difficult one—some just can’t understand it.” As he spoke, Teacher Gu slowly picked up the paper and pointed at it with his finger, “Five musical notes: Gong! Shang! Jue! Zhi! Yu! Representing music numbers 1! 2! 3! 5! 6! So!” As Teacher Gu spoke, he proudly held up the paper and said, “This is a musical score! And it belongs to the Huaxia people themselves!” “Nonsense! This is obviously something you made up yourself! And saying it’s a Huaxia people’s own musical score! There were no such things as musical scores 2600 years ago! Music was clearly invented by foreigners! Gu, you have meticulously planned a scam, and now you’re here trying to talk your way out of it with empty words? Daydreaming!” Xia Huai, not caring about his own status anymore, blurted out swear words, worried that Teacher Gu’s convincing explanation might actually persuade others. “Hmph! Xia Huai! Your ignorance isn’t your fault, but flaunting your ignorance is a huge mistake!” Teacher Gu coldly sneered at Xia Huai. “I’m ignorant! What a joke! I am the best graduate of Peyton Public School! Let me tell you, Gu! Your words have already caused personal injury, and if you can’t provide solid proof for your claims, I’ll make you kneel and apologize!” Xia Huai’s eyes fiercely stared as he spoke to Teacher Gu. “If you really insist on showing off the limits of your intellect here, then I have no choice but to indulge you!” Teacher Gu said as he stood with his hands behind his back, scanning the crowd and slowly began, “During the Spring and Autumn period, the Taoist texts...” “”Guanzi? Earth Official Chapter”!” Li Hao suddenly blurted out, interrupting Teacher Gu and shouting, “I remember now! It’s this book! I saw a fragment of it at the national museum 20 years ago! Bits and pieces, only containing the sounds for Gong and Shang! It’s been buried in my mind for so many years. I’ve searched through all the classics trying to trace over two thousand years of musical heritage, but alas, ended up in vain! I never thought I’d have the chance to see it in its entirety here today and to hear the complete musical score, after more than two thousand years of accumulation, profound and glorious!” As Li Hao was talking, he couldn’t contain the emotions swelling within him and knelt on the ground, sobbing uncontrollably, unable to utter another word. Han Yiyin smiled beautifully at Xia Huai and asked, “You wouldn’t question the collections of the national museum, would you? Or do you want to check it out yourself? Do you know where the national museum is located?” Xia Huai glared at Han Yiyin with hatred, seeming as if he wanted to tear her apart, but ultimately, he had no choice but to swallow his anger and threw the word “useless” at Xie Chucai before leaving without looking back. “How could Huai be like this! Old Xia should go check on him.” Su Muqing said nervously to Xia Minglang. She knew that Xia Huai was always arrogant and domineering, but she had not expected him to present himself in the same way here. “Go if you want! He’s just a cursed thing! He never considers the bigger picture! His behavior, how will it make the Han Family think? How can our families’ collaboration proceed?” Xia Minglang said angrily, not expecting a seemingly insignificant first place to provoke such behavior from his son. “Well... go and explain to the Han Family properly, I need to check on my son.” After saying that, Su Muqing left her seat and chased after Xia Huai. Seeing this, Xia Minglang could only shake his head and sigh, wondering how to properly explain to Han Qishan and hoping they could still become in-laws and succeed in collaborating. Xia Huai’s shameful departure and the audience’s earth-shattering cheers brought a perfect end to this unique competition. Han Qishan, accompanied by a hostess, walked onto the lawn, first expressing his respect to the three judges, then presenting all contestants with commemorative awards. Finally, with a voice full of grandeur, Han Qishan announced, “Please welcome the winner of this competition—Miss Han Yiyin!” With the pride of a father, Han Qishan pulled his daughter onto the award platform amid enthusiastic applause from the crowd. “You are my pride!” Han Qishan hung a pink diamond necklace around Han Yiyin’s neck and gently kissed her forehead. Han Yiyin smiled sweetly, resembling a budding flower, unripe yet sweet with endless fragrance. “Wow! Han... Han Yiyin is so beautiful! How could I have never noticed before!” “I noticed long ago! If it weren’t for the school rumors that Xia Huai might like her;base85=Z I would have confessed long ago!” “It’s such a waste for someone as beautiful as Han Yiyin to be with Xia Huai!” “Hey! Isn’t that a bit exaggerated? She... she just wore more makeup than usual, that’s all!” “I think so too, Han.clientX<“Han Yiyin<decltype the same Han Yiyin,τμ≠Σπφδ!”Han.logΥI “...” The admiration from the boys and the jealousy from the girls objectively demonstrated that Han Yiyin had truly blossomed.

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