Nie Anni had been diligently studying under John Gruber and didn’t participate in many piano competitions, so she wasn’t very famous. John Gruber had a principle for taking on disciples—if his students couldn’t reach the very top, he wouldn’t allow them to participate in various events and performances, to avoid the distractions of the outside world disrupting their focus.
However, once her skills were sufficient to graduate, John Gruber personally selected work opportunities for her. It was through the master’s personal recommendation that she received an invitation from Huasi Film and Television. He even traveled thousands of miles to Huaxia Country to assess Yu Zexiao’s situation. Unfortunately, he couldn’t meet him due to health reasons.
Speaking of pride, she and Yu Zexiao were much alike. Hearing his challenge, she narrowed her eyes. After a long pause, she suddenly opened them, her gaze sharp, "Fine!"
Their gazes were tense and hostile, not at all resembling partners but rather enemies.
But at least they were finally quiet, and Nie Anni had agreed to do the scoring.
The group below nearly kneeled to them, especially Hong Minjun, who suddenly felt that inviting her over—seemingly, perhaps, wasn’t the right choice?
After the chaos subsided and everyone returned to the set, ready to start filming, Yu Zexiao suddenly turned his head and glared at her, "Hey, don’t say I didn’t warn you! This is the most climactic, most moving part of the entire TV series. If you play it like a tomboy high on chicken blood like before, just wait for our director to eat you alive!"
Nie Anni’s expression was serene as she sat at the piano, and her temperament seemed to change, "Don’t you sing too sentimentally weak, like a sissy either!"
"Who are you calling a sissy?"
"Who are you calling a tomboy!"
"Zexiao!" Jian Anning immediately stopped him, whispering under the stage, "We’re filming, we have to film now!"
It was only then that Yu Zexiao glared resentfully at Nie Anni before finally turning back, preparing his emotions for the shoot.
Director Li settled in front of the monitor, shouting loudly, "Attention all departments! Three, two, one, ACTION!"
No sooner had the words left his mouth than a captivating and gentle piano melody, like a lover’s caress soothing the soul, wafted over from behind him!
So tender and so dense, like endless mountains or a boundless sea. The piano notes, like waves, surged one after another toward the shore, seemingly carrying endless courage, threads of love, and strength, resonating with his singing.
Amidst the unending piano melody, Yu Zexiao began to sing, his voice as clear as a mountain spring, harmonizing with the piano like the rising sun, like rosy clouds, like, all the most beautiful things!
Especially unforgettable was Yu Zexiao’s voice—so crystal-clear and moving. Though the piano played leisurely and dreamily, it did not overshadow the splendor of Yu Zexiao’s voice but instead served as the perfect backdrop to this beautiful timbre.
This was the charm of John Gruber. His major was piano, yet he was also the conductor of a symphony orchestra. In most symphonies, the piano was merely a supportive instrument. Therefore, he also taught his students that when scoring, they must never overpower the main theme but instead enhance it to the greatest extent!
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