This Star Doesn’t Work Overtime

  Chapter 271 269. He affected the result of the game! Looking for an instrument when you're on stage?

  The heads of several program groups around, as well as several contestants from several top music schools all looked at Wang Cheng helplessly and powerlessly...

  Clearly knew that Wang Cheng's choice of this name must be perfunctory for them.

  However, they have nothing to do.

   After being quiet for a few seconds, Zhao Donghu said: "Okay, the next game is about to start. The next contestants should prepare quickly, so as not to affect the state of the performance! Wang Cheng has just finished his performance, so he also needs to take a rest."

  Phips and Sun Haibo, as well as Zheng Yun and Andre who were about to take the stage, all looked at Wang Cheng even more speechlessly.

They knew very well that Wang Cheng's performance just now definitely did not exceed four minutes, and the so-called No. 1 etude was relatively easy. For Wang Cheng, a top performing master, it was a small game. It's not an exaggeration, it's impossible to get tired.

but…

Seeing that Wang Cheng really didn't want to pay attention to these geniuses from top music schools at home and abroad, they also have their own pride and self-esteem, and it is impossible to talk to Wang Cheng here all the time, so they followed the director Zhao Donghu's words and returned to themselves. He sat down on the seat and adjusted his state for his performance, but a few pairs of eyes looked at Wang Cheng from time to time, feeling a lot of pressure.

With Wang Cheng around, their performance pressure is even greater. Not only do they want to beat their opponents, but they also don't want to be separated by Wang Cheng's performance. No standard...

  Just like the first group of contestants Phipps and Sun Haibo, after listening to Wang Cheng's piano performance, they couldn't remember what they played.

  Both Zheng Yun and Andrei have practiced for many years, took out the most comfortable violin, stroked it gently, and adjusted the best feel and state.

At the same time, the program group also has two spare violins for the two of them, ready for them at any time, in case their violin suddenly breaks down, they can use the spare instrument of the program group to replace it, but they may not have their own violins to use smoothly.

The host Wang Wenjing also stood at the door and stared blankly at Wang Cheng, her mind was still full of the scene of Wang Cheng playing the piano just now, as if the melodious music was still ringing around her ears, until Zhao Donghu shouted: "Wen Jing Hurry up, it's your turn to play!"

  In order to support Wang Wenjing, Dragon TV will try its best to let Wang Wenjing appear alone, giving her opportunities to exercise and accumulate popularity.

   Obviously, today is a very rare opportunity.

Wang Wenjing woke up instantly, looked away from Wang Cheng, saw Zhao Donghu, Hu Xiaoshan and other people in the program group looking at her, immediately blushed, then quickly took a deep breath to adjust her state and walked out, saying in a melodious voice: "Thank you Wang Cheng for bringing us an unbelievable piano performance. Just now, I heard from Wang Cheng that this piece was written by himself in his spare time, so he named it No. 1 etude. I can only say that genius always It makes us unpredictable!"

   "Next, we invite the second group of contestants to perform. Please, Mr. Andre from Eastman College, bring us a violin solo, welcome!"

  Wang Wenjing's words caused warm applause at the scene.

   Today, when the piano is almost popular, the violin is obviously more artistic.

   Andre has a Nordic face, holding a violin like a melancholy prince, very photogenic.

  Before Andre was also one of the most popular players here, because his appearance can attract the favor of many audiences, and his own violin talent and strength are very high. Every time he plays, he is the focus of the audience.

Unfortunately…

   This time he appeared on the stage after Wang Cheng. After walking out, the warm applause quickly disappeared. Everyone was still immersed in the artistic conception of the piano piece played by Wang Cheng just now, and they hadn't come out for a while.

   Moreover, just now Wang Wenjing confirmed that this piano piece was composed by Wang Cheng herself, so she named it No. 1 etude, which also attracted everyone's attention and discussion.

  Even the five judges, most of their attention was still on Wang Cheng and the No. 1 etude, and they didn't pay much attention to Andre who came out.

  In the auditorium, Xu Chaohua said with a wry smile: "Etude No. 1, this name really fits Wang Cheng's character and work style. It's simple and easy!"

  Yan Yu said regretfully: "This piano piece is so beautiful, and it should not be difficult to play. It should be able to spread in the future. If you can choose a nice name, it will be more conducive to spreading it."

  Xu Chaohua shook his head: "Wang Cheng's thoughts are different from normal people..."

  Yan Yu was a little helpless, but her mind was full of pictures of Wang Cheng playing the piano just now, and she couldn't feel the slightest negative emotion towards Wang Cheng.

   Not far away, Tian Wen heard the name of the No. 1 etude, her face muscles twitched, and she said helplessly, "This name is too random!"

  Chen Yuqi also nodded: "It's a bit casual, but it seems to be in line with Wang Cheng's style!"

  Yu Hong looked at the back of the stage, where she could faintly see Wang Cheng sitting in the background reading a book. She really wanted to sit next to Wang Cheng and chat with him.

  However, a figure sitting beside Wang Cheng made her feel a little uncomfortable.

  For a while, most people at the scene really didn't pay attention to Andre who came onto the stage.

  Andre can only adjust his mentality, calm himself down, and perform as perfect as possible, so that he can eliminate his opponent Zheng Yun, and also let his limelight overwhelm Wang Cheng!

  However, as soon as his thoughts changed, he temporarily dropped the second thought. He knew that with his current strength and level, it was impossible to overwhelm Wang Cheng's performance just now...

  He only hoped that Wang Cheng's second performance would not be too amazing.

  So, now he only wants one thing, to eliminate his opponent Zheng Yun!

  Andre quickly entered the state, took the violin and bowed slightly to several judges and all the audience, and then began to play the violin with a focused expression.

  The melodious violin music sounded slowly...

The discussion at the scene gradually subsided, and everyone focused on Andre who had already started to play. The eyes of several judges and many teachers and students from the conservatory of music brightened slightly, staring at Andre, carefully listened.

This violin piece is a violin sonata they are all familiar with. It expresses the yearning for their hometown. One of the famous tunes.

  Andre's strength and talent are unquestionable, and he quickly entered the state, interpreting this piece of music almost perfectly, without any technical flaws.

  If it was before.

   Several judges and many teachers and students of the conservatory of music may be very satisfied with Andre's performance at this time, even pleasantly surprised.

  Because Andre's strength displayed at this time is enough to hold a concert.

but…

  They couldn't help but compare Andre's performance with Wang Cheng's performance just now.

  Although, the musical instruments used by the two are different, and the repertoire is even more different!

But…

  Several judges and many teachers and students who really understand music art discovered the gap between the two at the first time.

   This gap is huge, just like the gap between beginners and top masters.

It is true that Andre's violin performance is almost impeccable technically, and this piece is also quite difficult; while Wang Cheng's Fur Alice just played is almost negligible in terms of difficulty, and can be played by piano beginners .

but…

   This can better reflect the huge gap between the two.

  To be able to perform a simple piece of music so perfectly, show the artistic conception perfectly, and touch every listener, this is absolutely perfect music art performance, and it is the ultimate state that every performer is pursuing.

  In comparison, Andre's performance is still on the superficial technical level, and it is only slightly involved in the level of musical artistic conception.

  The two are huge gaps in realm.

   It is also the threshold that many top performers want to boast all their lives.

  However, there are very few who can cross this threshold.

   Once you exceed this threshold, you can be called a master performer.

  Obviously, Andre is far from touching this threshold, and has just left the technical level at this time.

so…

  The judges listened to Andre's performance and looked at Andre with disappointment and contempt in their eyes. The teachers and students of many colleges and universities in the audience were also a little disappointed.

  Andre took a brief look at the judges and acquaintances in the audience, and immediately saw their disappointment and contempt, and was immediately shocked...

   "Did I play it wrong?"

   Such an idea instantly appeared in Andre's mind, and then he quickly began to recall the performance just now.

   And this caused a slight error in the movements of his hands.

   Such a slight mistake may not be felt by ordinary or low-music musicians, and it sounds like no difference.

  However, for several judges and representatives of teachers and students of many music colleges, the slightest mistake of such meaning is extremely obvious and harsh.

  Even Andre himself felt it clearly, he became more nervous all of a sudden, he hurriedly adjusted his emotions again, closed his eyes and focused on playing without looking at the judges and audience, so that he didn't continue to make mistakes...

  However, this slight mistake is enough to be fatal.

  Because, for the top talents performing on this stage, making technical mistakes is really the worst and lowest mistake.

   Zheng Yun, who was originally pretty and serious in the background, immediately showed a slight smile at the corner of her mouth.

  Originally, she didn't have the confidence to eliminate Andre, because she knew that there was still a little gap between her and Andre in hard power, which was an obvious gap on the stage!

  But now, Andre made a mistake, which gave her a chance.

  As long as she can fully display her strength and perform smoothly without making mistakes, then she will be stable...

  Sun Haibo next to him said directly: "Andre made a mistake. He must have been nervous and was affected by Wang Cheng's performance just now! Zheng Yun, when you perform on stage, just close your eyes and perform without looking at others!"

  Sun Haibo also kept staring at Andre, seeing that Andre made a mistake when he looked at the judges and the audience, so he gave Zheng Yun a suggestion.

  Zheng Yun hummed and wrote this down.

The other contestants who hadn't played yet, Yan Qing, Eva, Yun Na, Bruce, etc., quickly remembered this point in their hearts, and when they went on stage to perform, they also closed their eyes. He glanced at Wang Cheng who was sitting there reading a book.

  They all know...

  The result of this game was influenced by Wang Cheng.

  Although, he did not play to participate in the game, just a guest performer.

  However, Wang Cheng influenced everyone with his absolute strength and realm.

  Affected the audience, the judges, and the contestants...

   also affects the final result.

  All the contestants began to take deep breaths, adjust their state, try their best to suppress the shock and emotions brought to them by Wang Cheng's performance, and restore themselves to the calmest performance state.

  The person involved, Wang Cheng, was still sitting quietly in his seat, looking at his book intently.

  Wen Yixiao next to her was also quietly accompanying her. She didn't speak, but had a smile and happiness all over her face. This is what she wanted!

  Li Guang, Hu Xiaoshan, Zhao Donghu, Gu Jun and other program crew did not bother Wang Cheng, and gave Wang Cheng a quiet environment to prepare for the next performance.

  At this time, they didn't care about or look forward to the performances of these contestants at all, but they were full of expectations for Wang Cheng's second performance!

Hu Xiaoshan, as a top student who graduated from Moyin, also heard of Andre's mistake, and couldn't help but smile and said: "Andre made a mistake. As long as Zheng Yun can display her own strength normally, promotion will not be a problem! This It is also thanks to Wang Cheng, Andre must have been affected by Wang Cheng's performance just now!"

   "If Zheng Yun can advance, our Huaxia students will account for half of the semi-finals, already surpassing last year's results."

  Li Guang nodded absently: "That's not bad..."

   All he was thinking about at this moment were three words - ratings!

  Originally, he didn't have much expectation for this episode.

   After all, it’s just a classical music program that most people don’t watch very much. Most people can fall asleep watching the performances of these contestants...

  Even if Wang Cheng came, it would not be able to change the characteristics of classical music itself that does not attract the public.

   Therefore, the ratings will naturally not be high.

  Li Guang and the leaders of Dragon TV both want to take a long-term approach to catch big fish, and put their hopes on the next cooperation with Wang Cheng.

  Can now...

  Li Guang saw the hope of a rapid rise once he saw it.

  Who said...

  Can’t classical music be attractive?

  As long as Wang Cheng is there, attraction is not a problem!

only…

  The name of the No. 1 etude made him very speechless and helpless.

  This name, he wants to hype, has no special features.

   At this point, Andre's performance is over.

  Lu Jiaqi said unceremoniously: "Andre, I'm very disappointed in you. You actually made a mistake in the beat. This is the most undeserved mistake. I can only give you a passing score of 80..."

  Andre's face was full of bitterness, and he couldn't refute it...

Then!

  Zhang Haijie also said: "This is indeed the last mistake that should be made. It is too low-level. I will give you 81 points, which is barely a pass."

  The other foreign judges couldn't give high marks. After all, the mistake was too obvious, too low-level, and too fatal. They could only give 83 points, 84 points, and 85 points.

   Such a score is a disaster for a genius like Andre.

   His scores in previous competitions were all above 90 points.

  Many audiences at the scene were also very sympathetic and helpless to this result.

  Andre was not in the mood to speak, and left the stage sadly...

  He thought that he was eliminated, and after returning to China, it would definitely spread in the academy and be ridiculed by many people.

  His mood became even more depressed...

  Andre walked backstage, glanced at Zheng Yun and Wang Cheng who was not far away, then sat down on the seat expressionlessly, and threw his beloved violin on the seat!

  Zheng Yun didn't care about Andre's negative emotions. After adjusting her mentality, she immersed herself in her performance mentality, then walked out slowly, bowed to several judges and audience, and started the performance.

  The piece chosen by Zheng Yun is also a violin piece similar to Andre's choice. It is somewhat difficult and well-known.

but…

  As soon as Zheng Yun appeared on stage, everyone had completely come out of Wang Cheng's performance just now, so all attention was on Zheng Yun, and their eyes were very serious.

   And Zheng Yun also closed her eyes, focused on her performance, and played this piece almost perfectly.

  Tian Wen said with a smile: "Zheng Yun is really lucky this time, Moyin can now improve her international reputation."

   Zheng Yun, as the violin genius of Magic Sound, directly eliminated Andre, and will quickly become famous in the field of international classical music art, and Magic Sound will also be known to many people.

  The teachers and students of Moyin not far away were all smiling, watching Zheng Yun's performance nervously and seriously, for fear that Zheng Yun would also make mistakes.

fine…

   Until the end of the show.

   Zheng Yun's performance did not make any mistakes, and even performed beyond the standard. In the expression of musical artistic conception, it has improved compared to before.

   The applause was very warm.

   Zheng Yun said bluntly: "Thank you everyone, thank you for Wang Cheng's piano performance just now, which gave me some inspiration and gave me some temporary insights into violin performance, thank you..."

   As she spoke, Zheng Yun bowed slightly in Wang Cheng's direction to thank her.

  The camera also turned around, and everyone's eyes also looked over.

  However, what I saw was just a figure sitting there reading a book, completely ignoring Zheng Yun and the camera at the scene and everyone's gazes, as if it had nothing to do with him.

  Zheng Yun was slightly speechless, so she didn't care.

   Several judges also gave Zheng Yun a high evaluation.

As the professor of Magic Sound, Zhang Haijie said directly: "It's really a perfect performance for a breakthrough, Zheng Yun, you have broken through yourself. I think, with your performance status, even if Andre didn't make mistakes just now, it wasn't yours." Opponent. I'll give you ninety-six points, come on!"

  Andre, sitting there in the background, clenched his fists, his face was as calm as water, he kept taking deep breaths to suppress the anger in his heart, he didn't dare to touch his beloved violin, he was afraid that he would throw it out...

   Several other judges also gave Zheng Yun a score of about 90%.

   There is no doubt that Andre has been eliminated.

  Zheng Yun advanced to the second semi-finalist.

   There was even more enthusiastic applause at the scene again.

  However, both pairs of eyes did not look at Zheng Yun, but at the backstage, at the figure reading a book, even the judges.

  They all know that according to the program group process...

  Wang Cheng will perform a performance after each group of contestants.

  The competition performances of Andre and Zheng Yun are over, and the results are out.

  Next…

   Wang Cheng appeared again.

  Everyone is full of expectations.

  What piano piece will Wang Cheng play?

   Are you going to play another piano piece composed by yourself?

   Isn’t that too heaven-defying?

  Many people are thinking quickly...

  Zhao Donghu and Gu Jun also began to direct the staff to move the piano onto the stage for Wang Cheng to prepare.

  Li Guang whispered beside Wang Cheng: "Wang Cheng, it's your turn to perform!"

  Wang Cheng hummed, put down his book, stood up, saw several staff members struggling to move the piano, and said calmly: "Moving the piano is too troublesome, don't move it!"

Forehead…

  Everyone in the background stared at Wang Cheng with wide eyes.

   Zheng Yun, who was still in a state of excitement just after walking down, Andre, who was eliminated and lost, and all the other players all stared at Wang Cheng with wide eyes.

  Wang Wenjing, who was about to speak on stage, and Zhao Donghu, Gu Jun, who were moving the piano, also stopped their movements and looked at Wang Cheng...

  Everyone's eyes are full of doubts and unknowns.

  Stop moving the piano?

Too much trouble?

But…

  What do you play with?

  If it was before, they might look at Wang Cheng with idiot eyes.

   But now, they only have doubts and strangeness. They don't know what Wang Cheng wants to do, but they don't think that Wang Cheng is doing something stupid.

because…

  They may not understand Wang Cheng.

  However, it is undeniable that every step Wang Cheng took was incredible and successful.

  Hu Xiaoshan hurried forward and asked, "Wang Cheng, what do you want?"

  Everyone was watching Wang Cheng closely, nervous and expectant...

  Wang Cheng frowned slightly, glanced around, and glanced at all kinds of musical instruments that could be seen...

   Instantly.

  All the people around looking at Wang Cheng were speechless.

  Sun Haibo murmured in a low voice: "Are you just starting to look for musical instruments now?"

  The others also widened their eyes even more...

this…

  Can't you?

  (end of this chapter)