Urban Powerhouse: Chaos Supreme

Hearing this, the men and women present scoffed even more:

"Making an effort? Acting as if he's a master, does he think his piano level is that impressive?"

"This is just hilarious, such pretense!"

Yue Hongxin, standing next to Jiang Yingxue, couldn't help but laugh:

"Yingxue, I don't mean to put down your little boyfriend, but Zhong Yuchen's piano skills are publicly recognized as top-notch, first-class."

"Honestly, I thought he would know better, but I didn't expect him to be so arrogant. He'll probably just end up completely embarrassing himself."

Jiang Yingxue didn't speak, just glanced at Yue Hongxin, her pretty eyes slightly furrowed.

In this situation, Yue Hongxin, as her best friend, not only refrained from helping out but repeatedly made such cold remarks, knowing full well her boyfriend was in an embarrassing situation.

It seemed the former close friend who lived and dined with her, kind and sincere, had long since changed.

As for Zhong Yuchen, he watched Lin Mo with a continuous sneer.

Disdain and contempt filled his eyes.

He admitted, Lin Mo was more accomplished in multiple languages than himself and had a better pronunciation.

However, in terms of piano skills, he, Zhong Yuchen, was universally recognized as number one, unmatched by anyone.

Could it be that this poor and inexperienced kid could play better than him?

That would be utterly delusional and ridiculous!

Zhong Yuchen squinted slightly, he was waiting, waiting for Lin Mo to make a fool of himself, to lose face, to provoke a roar of laughter from everyone.

However, when the notes began to play, Zhong Yuchen's face completely changed.

Not just him, the faces of those around him who had been snickering turned instantly, revealing utmost horror and shock!

The music played by Lin Mo was very, very unique, now soaring, now passionate, now plummeting, now undulating.

And just when everyone thought it would end, the rhythm suddenly quickened, that seemingly chaotic tempo instantly transformed into a surge of overwhelming emotion, diving into the clouds, an unparalleled sense of music!

Everyone seemed to see mountains, flowing water, waves, cliffs, as if they were there in person, breath-taking, and Lin Mo's music became a unique composition in the world!

It was as if every sound played by Lin Mo could resonate with the musical rhythm in each person's heart.

At this moment, everyone felt they had entered a world of music, unable to extricate themselves, as if they were witnessing a stream in the mountains or experiencing the surging of the sea.

Everyone was subdued and shook by the movements played by Lin Mo.

Even those who despised Lin Mo had to admit, the notes played by Lin Mo were more melodious and immersive than those played by Zhong Yuchen!

Even more than that, Lin Mo's piano level was ten times higher than Zhong Yuchen's, surpassing even the international piano geniuses and masters!

When the performance concluded, the entire venue was silent as snow.

Everyone was stunned; they had never imagined that Lin Mo's piano playing could be so transcendentally shocking.

Clap, clap, clap, clap!

Almost subconsciously, unable to contain themselves, those men and women began to clap excitedly and shout.

Even some of them, moved by Lin Mo's music, started to cry.

As for Zhong Yuchen and Yue Hongxin, they felt like they had been fiercely slapped, that feeling of complete reversal and astonishment left them struggling to breathe.

Especially Zhong Yuchen, the muscles around his mouth were almost cramping.

It was the display of extreme jealousy, a profound sense of being impacted.

How could a cool kid, poor and unrecognized, whom he looked down upon, be so much better than him?

His heart was full of unwillingness.

Fortunately, at this time, a waiter came in.

Zhong Yuchen immediately regained a confident smile and waved over the waiter:

"How much for our table? Calculate it!"

The waiter nodded and then began calculating in front of everyone.

After about two minutes, the waiter looked up and smiled, "Sir, your total spending is five hundred thousand. Will that be by card or cash?"

Zhong Yuchen waved his hand dismissively and said calmly, "Call over your chairman. I know your chairman, we can at least get a 70% discount."

Hiss...

Hearing this, everyone couldn't help but gasp.

A 70% discount!

That was a saving of hundreds of thousands!

That was having a significant face.

Yue Hongxin couldn't help but exclaim in admiration,

"Indeed, status is a symbol of identity! In the whole Lin City, let alone Shu Province, there are probably no more than ten people who can get a 70% discount at Yihe Hotel, right?"

"I can't believe Mr. Zhong has such a deep relationship with the chairman of the hotel."

Everyone began to fawn and flatter Zhong Yuchen. Lin Mo felt bored and stood up to take the opportunity to visit the restroom.

Seeing Lin Mo leaving, Zhong Yuchen had a cold sneer on his face, thinking it was very thoughtful of him to know his place, realizing that staying would only lead to further embarrassment!

Soon, a young man in a suit with a gold watch came in.

"So it's Mr. Zhong, excuse my discourtesy."

"Brother Wang, long time no see."

Upon seeing Wang Yong, Zhong Yuchen revealed a slight smile and greeted him.

Seeing this scene, everyone instantly admired Zhong Yuchen even more. They hadn't expected Zhong Yuchen and Wang Yong to be on such brotherly terms.

Although Wang Yong was only around twenty-five or twenty-six, he was the chairman of Yihe Hotel! Young and successful, he was considered a business prodigy in Shu Province.

Most people had heard of Wang Yong, so seeing Zhong Yuchen's extraordinary relationship with Wang Yong made them respect his status and identity even more.

Wang Yong glanced at Zhong Yuchen, seeing that everyone at the table had a good relationship with him, he understood:

"Mr. Zhong, for today's table, I'll give you an 80% discount."

Upon hearing this, everyone admired Zhong Yuchen even more—having high status really made a difference, a single word could save hundreds of thousands!

At the same time, in their hearts, they looked down on Lin Mo even more.

If Lin Mo had seen this scene, wouldn't he be scared to death?

Yue Hongxin was full of admiration and said to Jiang Yingxue with a light laugh,

"Yingxue, do you see? This is Mr. Zhong's personal charm. Although your little boyfriend is better than Zhong Yuchen in language and piano, in terms of social connections, Zhong Yuchen can save hundreds of thousands with just one word!"

"This isn't something you can achieve simply by being 'excellent'; it's about power, status!"

"As for your little boyfriend, he may be exceptionally handsome, but in this regard, compared to Zhong Yuchen, he's worlds apart!"

At this point, Lin Mo finished in the restroom and walked in with his hands in his pockets.

As soon as Lin Mo entered, the men and women immediately sneered,

"He's really good at pretending, walking with his hands in his pockets, with not a shred of real ability."

"Exactly. Look at Mr. Zhong, not to mention his modesty, with just one word, he can make the hotel discount hundreds of thousands!"

"Just this presence, this status, probably some people will never compare in their lifetime."

Yue Hongxin was particularly disdainful, her face filled with displeasure:

"Yingxue, take a look, he's so full of himself even in the way he walks. If you didn't know better, you'd think he was someone very capable."

"In reality? Nothing but a bumpkin, a pauper, with neither background nor power, yet trying to act high-profile and cool."

Jiang Yingxue glanced over the faces full of mockery and derision, and an unjust anger rose in her heart:

"Enough!"

Lin Mo was only pretending to be her boyfriend, yet these people kept looking down on and belittling him. Jiang Yingxue really couldn't stand it anymore.

However, as soon as Jiang Yingxue raised her voice, those people laughed even colder:

"Heh! Jiang University's school beauty, you have to accept reality. Your boyfriend really isn't capable."

"Exactly, if he's not capable, he should keep a low profile. Look at the way he walks, so full of himself, but in reality? He hasn't got any real strength!"

Zhong Yuchen chuckled smugly, feeling especially triumphant.

In his eyes, Lin Mo was nothing at all, just trash compared to himself!

However, when Wang Yong turned around and saw the cool youth with his hands in his pockets walking over, he was so scared that his legs trembled!

"Brother Wang, what's wrong with you?"

Zhong Yuchen frowned, somewhat puzzled. Wang Yong, however, completely ignored him, and amidst the shock and bewilderment of everyone present, Wang Yong knelt directly in front of Lin Mo with an incredibly agitated voice,

"Mr. Lin! I didn't expect to meet you here, what an extraordinary honor!!"

In an instant, the air went deathly silent! Everyone was stunned, their eyes nearly popping out.

How… How could this be possible? The cool youth whom they had scorned and mocked, how could he command such respect and excitement from Wang Yong as if he had met the President?

And Zhong Yuchen's expression turned to ice, rigid and dark! Just moments ago, he was calling Wang Yong his brother, and now, Wang Yong was kneeling to Lin Mo.

Pfft!

Zhong Yuchen almost spat blood from fury.

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