Chapter 1322: Piano Piece

Count Austin had realized that if he did not settle things with this Longyan merchant today.

It was unlikely that the master, Yousefu, would perform at his important party this evening.

He looked at Liu Zheng with a complex expression and said indifferently, "If you can demonstrate your ability, I, Count Austin, am willing to make you my honorable friend."

Liu Zheng indicated he had no interest in that.

But Xie Chan became interested; the things that had happened along the way in Europe made her feel curious.

Whether it was the European clothing, their living habits, or even seeing the hundred ways to eat potatoes, all of it made Xie Chan marvel.

She had heard that communication between European Nobles was maintained through such parties.

Moreover, she was even more curious about the hidden musical talent Liu Zheng possessed, so she wanted to go and see for herself.

"We haven't attended a party between Nobles since arriving in Europe; I want to see what the parties here are like."

Hearing this, Liu Zheng, who had originally not intended to go, saw that Xie Chan wanted to go so much and thought, fine, I will satisfy your wish.

"Alright, then I will let you see some music."

Count Austin snorted coldly; if it weren't for Yousefu, he would not want to invite Liu Zheng to his party at all.

Currently, Austria and Longyan were hostile nations, and according to reports, Longyan had already captured one of their ports.

The friction between the two countries was growing daily, and at such a time, a Longyan would appear at Count Austin's party.

What would the other Austrian Nobles think? What would Grand Duke Theresa think?

However, Count Austin believed that Liu Zheng absolutely had no way to prove his musical strength.

Liu Zheng looked around the coffee house and suddenly discovered that a Piano was placed in the corner of this coffee house.

In this era, the Piano should have been invented not long ago.

It was famous throughout the world for its moving and numerous tones and was called the 'King of Instruments'; although it sounded pleasant, very few people in this era should know how to play the Piano.

However, Liu Zheng happened to have studied it for a couple of days and even remembered some musical scores.

He walked toward that dust-covered Piano, and countless people were slightly stunned.

Even Yousefu, who played the Violin very well, and the arrogant Count Austin felt very surprised.

"Sir, you don't mean to..."

Yousefu pointed at the Piano in surprise and said incredulously, "Play the Piano, do you?"

Liu Zheng nodded, and amidst the surprised gazes of countless people, he sat down in front of this Piano.

Seeing Liu Zheng's fingers placed on the Piano keys, everyone held their breath.

Count Austin wore a look of disdain; as a Noble, he had also come into contact with the Piano very early, but the artists he knew.

Only two or three people with extremely high artistic attainments could compose and play for such an instrument.

He did not believe a Longyan could play or compose for such a complex and elegant instrument.

"Sir, why don't I do it?" Yousefu said with a worried look.

After all, Liu Zheng had not revealed from beginning to end that he could play an instrument.

And to start off by playing the highest-level Piano.

Although Yousefu also lacked confidence, he had a talent for performance and had once played music on the Piano, though the performance effect was a bit unsatisfactory.

Liu Zheng smiled, first wrote down a musical score, and said, "You probably cannot play this piece."

Yousefu looked at the musical score, imagining the melody.

It was indeed very beautiful, and there shouldn't be that much pressure to play it.

But when he saw the middle section, his gaze fixed on one of the notes.

"This... only a god could play this piece!"

"It is impossible for a mortal to play it," Yousefu said helplessly.

Count Austin was extremely confused and whispered to ask

Yousefu.

"Why do you say that? As an artist like you, what kind of piece is there that you are unable to play?"

Yousefu shook his head, looking at Count Austin with a complex expression, but he still explained.

"The performance of the beginning of this piece is not difficult, but when it reaches the middle, there is one note that you have no way of reaching."

Count Austin did not understand.

He saw Yousefu gesturing wildly, playing with both hands separated on the Piano.

The music mainly used the tones at both ends of the Piano.

But when it reached the middle of the performance, the performer's two hands would separate, yet the note for the transition of this piece was in the middle register of the Piano.

The two hands could not reach it no matter what.

With this explanation from Yousefu, everyone understood the difficulty of this piece, and at this moment, they also believed.

This piece was not something a mortal could play.

Count Austin was full of astonishment, not expecting Liu Zheng to have created such a piece.

Liu Zheng was unconcerned, his hands dancing on the Piano.

One by one, pleasant notes were struck by him to form a melody, and the audience in the coffee house was quite intoxicated by the melody of this piece.

Even Count Austin felt that he might have underestimated this Longyan.

His performance was indeed not bad.

But the climax of the piece was about to arrive, and there was a note there that Liu Zheng could not reach no matter what.

This piece was destined not to be something a mortal could play.

No one could grow a third hand to strike this note.

Even if he was a Longyan, it wouldn't work.

But the next second...

Looks of surprise and joy appeared on everyone's faces.

"He did it..."

"How could he have done it? Is he a god, playing with a third hand?"

Austin widened his eyes, unable to believe his own ears.

How were these notes being played?

Yousefu was so excited he couldn't close his mouth: "The gentleman has created a miracle."

Then they saw Liu Zheng lift his head, the notes fleeting in an instant, and at this moment, everyone suddenly realized.

"He is using the tip of his nose!"

"He is using the tip of his nose to touch the piano keys in the middle!"

Soon, a piece was finished, and everyone was astonished by Liu Zheng's method of performance.

"Sir, you are truly a genius." Yousefu was dancing with excitement.

Count Austin was so stunned he couldn't speak; what had he just heard? A piece of music that only a god could play.

It had actually been played by this Longyan person before him; it was truly incredible!

At this moment, Count Austin's arrogance vanished completely, and he genuinely wanted to invite Liu Zheng to his party.

Clap, clap, clap!

"Sir, your talent and Learning have truly deeply convinced me. I, Count Austin, formally invite you and your wife to attend my party as my most honored guests."

Count Austin took off his hat and bowed ninety degrees, offering the highest etiquette of a European Noble to invite Liu Zheng to his party.

Liu Zheng smiled faintly; seeing Xie Chan's high spirits, he was satisfied.

"Very well, since my wife wants to go, I shall agree."

Count Austin's face lit up with joy; now with Liu Zheng attending, this ball would surely be the most eye-catching one in Vienna.