Chapter 421: Chapter 204: Isn’t This a Dimensionality Reduction Strike? (3)

Having said so much, Zhang Heng was embarrassed to continue speaking.

After exchanging a few words with Yang Chen, Sun Ze Ping hung up the phone.

"Sigh... what a pity. He has such talent, yet only wants to be a ride-hailing driver." Sun Ze Ping lamented.

Other teachers had different opinions.

"No one in this world would rather drive a ride-hailing car than be a university teacher. So, there’s only one truth—he doesn’t have the skill, and the video effects are definitely edited."

"I also think that’s the reason. No one in this world would ignore being a university teacher just to drive ride-hailing cars. If someone does, they must be out of their mind, and definitely not fit to be a teacher."

"Didn’t he say he would exchange insights with Teacher Sun if he had time? Let’s wait for Teacher Sun to gauge his real skill before deciding on hiring him."

...

Sun Ze Ping wanted to argue his point, but felt alone he couldn’t convince so many people, so he gave up.

He decided to spend more time interacting with Yang Chen to gain a deeper understanding before proceeding.

After three days of diligent practice, Tang Xia and the others could perfectly play their parts effortlessly.

But they still had to read the sheet music, unable to play with their eyes closed.

No need to worry though, during the performance, the scores can be placed on the keyboard.

The most important task now was to practice their coordination and harmony, adjusting who plays higher or lower tones for a perfect effect through continuous practice.

Yang Chen was a perfectionist; he wouldn’t accept a task unless he could do it best.

Therefore, he spent days in the piano room practicing with Tang Xia and the others, skipping his usual driving shifts.

At nine on Saturday morning, Hai City Music Academy’s audition began.

The selected team would perform live on Hai City TV Station tomorrow night.

As the teacher for Tang Xia’s team, Yang Chen was more excited than the students, waking up anxiously before dawn.

He arrived at Hai City Music Academy before seven.

After breakfast outside the school, Yang Chen took a nap in his car before Tang Xia called.

Tang Xia: "Brother Chen, are you here yet? We’re all set."

Yang Chen: "I’m outside your school, coming in to find you. Where should we meet?"

Tang Xia: "You’re early! After entering, ask for directions to Building A, then meet us at Room 302."

Yang Chen: "Got it! I’m on my way."

Yang Chen entered campus, asking a student directions to Building A.

Tang Xia and the others waited at the entrance, quickly greeting Yang Chen upon his arrival.

Yang Chen: "Good morning, everyone. I asked you to sleep early; did you?"

Everyone nodded, looking quite energetic.

Tang Xia noticed, "Brother Chen looks a bit tired, didn’t sleep well?"

Yang Chen: "Slept well, just woke up too early. It feels like facing a big exam for the first time since graduating high school."

Tang Xia and the others laughed heartily.

"Brother Chen usually seems calm and confident, didn’t expect him to be nervous."

"He’s the kind who acts carefree but is really thoughtful deep down."

"Hmm, such men are often secretly passionate, fancying someone without confessing."

"Are you implying something? Summer, what do you think?"

...

Tang Xia’s face flushed, quickly saying, "No way! Focus on the contest! Brother Chen, let’s head upstairs."

The group headed to the third floor.

Next to Room 302 and in the hallway, crowds had gathered.

Some come to compete, others to watch.

Just then, Song Siming approached.

"Brother Chen, Xiaxia, everyone. Had breakfast? If not, I can get some." Song Siming asked with a smile.

Yang Chen: "Thank you, Young Master Song, already ate. Are you competing too?"

Song Siming: "Haha... Yes, joining the fun. With open auditions, everyone has a shot."

Yang Chen nodded.

Suddenly, there was a commotion.

"Wow, Senior Sister Qingning is here!"

"Is she judging?"

"No! Don’t you know? She’s competing, teamed up with her sister, Qing Mang."

"Wow, isn’t that overkill? What’s the point?"

"But Qingning is a grad student, meeting the student criteria. Despite suspicions of overkill, we can’t do anything."

"Sigh... heard they’ll perform Liszt’s ’Don Juan’s Reminiscences,’ one of the toughest pieces."

"What? We might as well give up! Clearly, it’s rigged for them; no need to compete."

...

’Don Juan’s Reminiscences’, inspired by Mozart’s opera ’Don Juan’, is an operatic fantasy with extreme difficulty in rhythm and technique.

It’s hard to find pianists worldwide who can pull it off; even if they can, it’s risky live due to potential errors.

Thus, many opt for dual piano concertos expressing the piece.