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After a brief noon break, there were two more major classes in the afternoon.

After dinner, Xiao Han went to the piano room, not only to practice the piano but also to search for that familiar yet strange figure. It had been almost half a month, yet he still had not encountered the girl in white. Xiao Han considered himself to be a very attentive person.

Around the campus, he would often carefully observe each girl, looking at their aura, their expressions, and their silhouettes, to see if any could match that girl.

However, half a month had passed, and he encountered nothing, bumped into nothing.

Xiao Han seemed a bit disheartened. Perhaps, as Liu Bin said, the underground world of Shuimu University was once a graveyard. And that girl in white was just a female ghost. But even if she were just a ghost, shouldn't there be a second chance to meet her? Why had he never encountered her? Even if she were really a ghost, Xiao Han still wanted to meet her.

He wanted to see that girl who had bowed slightly towards him, to see what kind of breathtaking beauty she possessed.

In the Piano Room, a wave of elegant piano music began to play.

When Xiao Han heard the music, his whole body shivered.

"Has she come? Has she come?" Xiao Han called out wildly, feeling like a voice inside him was screaming madly.

At that moment, Xiao Han understood that he had fallen for someone, he had actively fallen for someone. The world really had something called love at first sight, especially after seeing that girl, Xiao Han doubted this notion no longer.

Xiao Han wanted to rush in, but he forcibly restrained his impulse. He walked towards the Piano Room with the smoothest steps he could manage, as the elegant and melodious piano music drew closer. Xiao Han's heartbeat quickened.

Anxious, excited, apprehensive...

Various uneasy emotions wandered through Xiao Han's heart. Indeed, this was the first time he had felt this way. Perhaps this was his first time actively falling in love with a girl, to such an extent that for half a month, he had been so distracted that he couldn't eat or sleep properly. Now, having finally found this sound again, it stirred a wild desire in his heart.

Love is a selfish act.

Because of love, one wants to possess; because of love, one feels anxious; because of love, one can grow.
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In this torturous half month, Xiao Han had learned what it meant to miss someone, what it meant to have unrequited love. Was this half month of torment going to be relieved at this moment? Xiao Han's steps were anxious as he crossed the flower bed and approached the academic building, quickly ascended the corridor, and then slowly walked towards the Piano Room.

When he reached the door of the Piano Room, Xiao Han calmed down. His previously wild heartbeat and agitated emotions settled at this moment. He took a deep breath. Then he walked into the Piano Room.

In the Piano Room, a girl dressed in blue clothes, virtuous and demure, stood with her back to the door, her long hair flowing gracefully. From the back, she looked very similar.

Could it really be her?

Xiao Han grew anxious inside, and he walked slowly in. He tried hard to control his pounding heart. He strived to suppress his ragged breathing.

One step, two steps...

About five steps away, he stopped. The piano music also stopped at that moment.

The girl turned her head to look at Xiao Han.

"Is... is it you?" When Xiao Han saw her face, all his passion, all his impulsiveness, everything turned to nothing. Because the girl in front of him was not the girl in white that day.

"Xiao Han?" Lan Yudie looked at him in surprise and said, "What... what are you doing here?"

"I... I came to practice piano," Xiao Han said awkwardly.

"Oh, right!" Lan Yudie nodded, "The welcome evening party is about to start, you really should practice more."

"Teacher Lan, what are you doing here?" Xiao Han asked.

"Feeling down." Lan Yudie shook her head, then said, "So I came here to play for a while."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Han did not speak anymore, guessing it was because she was upset due to the favor he had taken today. He just quietly stood by. Lan Yudie, however, smiled and said, "How about sitting down and talking together?"

"A four-handed piano piece?" Xiao Han asked.

"Sure!" Lan Yudie quickly nodded.

Xiao Han moved closer, and the two sat shoulder to shoulder on the bench. Lan Yudie played the treble part, and Xiao Han handled the bass.

A four-handed piano piece.

This ability is very important for every music student. As a listener, while appreciating music, one hopes to hear performances that are beautiful, sincere, and emotionally engaging. As a performer, who wouldn't want to move the audience as if they were experiencing the music in person? This pursuit of expressive music is what both listeners and performers jointly seek.

Moreover, during the collaboration process between two pianists, cultivating sound proportion and balancing the volumes to better portray the musical image is very beneficial. If the accompanist plays too loudly, it can affect the melody and destroy the expressiveness of the music. Mastering the balance between these elements is realized through long-term practice and learning.

This ability greatly helps in solo performances too, teaching one to listen to the pitch ranges they produce, and how to control volume when collaborating with others. A good musical expression is an important goal of learning the piano, and four-hand piano playing is an effective way to cultivate this skill.

Therefore, piano duets test the rapport between two players significantly, and this ability to seamlessly perform beautiful music together requires long-term cooperation. It greatly challenges both individuals' skills and coordination.

The sound of the piano resounded, beautiful and elegant.

Lan Yumeng turned to look at Xiao Han, her face brimming with a smile, a complex expression of joy, happiness, or perhaps conflict...

Xiao Han appeared much more focused. He played the piece diligently, trying his best to synchronize the collaboration between them.

Playing a piano duet inherently tests one's technique. Xiao Han needed to rigorously control his movements and state of mind to produce beautiful music. The two collaborated on a piece called "Serenade."

A wonderful piece it was, rendered more delightful through their collaboration, echoing around the piano room like a gentle breeze in the spring.

Through the piano music, Lan Yumeng sensed Xiao Han's focus and earnestness. What kind of man is the most handsome? What kind of man is the most charming? It's the serious ones who are the most handsome, the ones focused who are the most charming.

In the Piano Room, the music was enchanting.

At that moment, a girl in white poked her head curiously outside the door, glancing into the Piano Room. She showed a glint of envy, then turned and left.

The girl was beautiful, especially her pure, innocent smile that many men would envy. That brief glimpse almost lowered fishes and drooped geese in beauty, all seemingly carved carefully by God.

Unfortunately, Xiao Han did not turn around; otherwise, he might have chased after her, leaving the piano behind.

Because of the piano he recognized her, and because of the piano they parted.

Xiao Han kept his eyes closed, playing intensely, expressing his inner music and notes. Beside him, Lan Yudie stole a few glances at Xiao Han. For some reason, she always felt an indiscernible, inexplicable charm from Xiao Han drawing her in, pulling at her heart and emotions uncontrollably.

After the piece ended, the lingering sound hung in the air for days.

The sound was absolutely perfect, their collaboration reaching a peak and extremity.

"Xiao Han, I didn't expect your piano skills to be this incredible," Lan Yudie said, amazed as she watched Xiao Han.

"Where?" Xiao Han chuckled and replied, "It's just playing with heart."

The rhythm and notes were almost entirely supported by Xiao Han alone. Without his dedicated support, their collaboration wouldn't have been so perfect. Thus, Xiao Han almost completely took the initiative in this piece.

"Xiao Han, you need to do your best for the welcoming party," Lan Yudie said with a smile as she looked at Xiao Han.

"I will try my best," Xiao Han seriously replied.

Then, the two left the Piano Room. Lan Yudie followed Xiao Han all the way out from the academic building.

"By the way, what did you mean by what you said today?" Lan Yudie hadn't cooled off yet. Had it not been for holding in her anger, she probably wouldn't have come to the piano room alone to play the piano, nor to vent her anger.

Now that she had caught Xiao Han, certainly, an interrogation was in order.

"Teacher Lan, was it something wrong I said today? There, okay?" Xiao Han turned and faced Lan Yudie.

"Not okay. You must make yourself clear!" Lan Yudie stood erect and glared at Xiao Han. The height difference between them was about fifteen centimeters, making it a quite adorable disparity. Lan Yudie was one meter sixty-five, while Xiao Han was one meter eighty. Lan Yudie stood half a meter away, looking up into Xiao Han's eyes with a hint of anger.

"If you did it, why not let people talk about it?" Xiao Han was equally frustrated. He hated it the most when people engaged in such acts, especially beautiful girls who traded favors for money. No wonder Xiao Han blurted out those angry words today.

"Clarify what I did?" Lan Yudie stared at Xiao Han, biting her teeth, "You make it sound like I did something unspeakable."

"I ask you, what were you doing the afternoon the day before yesterday?" Xiao Han questioned.

"I..." Lan Yudie pondered seriously, then said, "Went shopping."

"And then what?" Xiao Han asked.

"Went home." Lan Yudie glanced at Xiao Han, said, "Is it wrong to go to my own home too?"

"Then pray tell, why were you seen at the Junru Hotel?" Xiao Han's lips curved into a mocking smile. This kind of smile arose from piercing someone's lies, a feeling that brought forth a cold smile.