Chapter 1643

Xiao Qingqing sat before the piano and said nonchalantly, "To make it easier for the judges to compare, I'll play the same piece." With that, her fingers danced across the keys like nimble spirits, weaving a melody that was both sorrowful and resilient, carried by a lively rhythm. Samuel watched her profile with a faint smile curling at the corners of his lips. The way she played the piano—unchanged from the past to the present—was always utterly captivating... Xiao Qingqing sensed the intensity of his gaze. Instinctively, she turned her head, her fingers never faltering on the keys, but her eyes met his. Seeing Samuel give her a thumbs-up, her lips curved into a radiant smile. She looked away, lowering her head to continue playing until the final note faded into silence. The room remained hushed, everyone still immersed in the music they had just heard—despite having listened to it once before. Especially Madam Song. After stopping the recording, she shot Su Jiaojiao a sidelong glance