Pleased to Start Over

Interstellar Musicians: Competing with a Musical Genius 3.5

Pleasing Start-Over Chapter 34: Arc 3 Part 5

Author: 橘子

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Augea stood by Qiao Chen's side and greeted the old man who had walked into the hall, "General Kirsty."

Even though he was elderly; he still carried an air of strong killing spirit. There was no intent, but the general still had an aggressive aura around him.

"Your Highness Augea." Duke Kirsty nodded to Augea. Then he transferred his attention to Qiao Chen, "What you just said is exactly why I like 'Beautiful Arrival', but never like to hear people play it. However, you've played the song very well. I'd like to invite you to the base to play this song again for my soldiers. Will you?"

"It would be my pleasure, General Kirsty." Qiao Chen answered.

Duke Kirsty nodded and said, "If your performance can please my soldiers, then I can personally write you a letter of recommendation to be a candidate to perform at the Royal Concert Hall."

Because of Duke Kirsty's words, Ferney's face turned ugly. He immediately gave a meaningful glance to the rugged man behind Duke Kirsty.

"Father, haven't we already agreed to invite Ferney to play?" Dayton stepped forward and reminded Duke Kirsty after he realized Ferney's hint.

"I didn't say that I'd just invite one musician to perform. He wouldn't go if he was afraid of being compared with others nor would he play with them." Duke Kirsty replied to his son. He looked at Qiao Chen and continued, "I hope you can perform well. I'll be looking forward to it."

Earl Hofley saw that Kirsty gathered his men and prepared to leave. He quickly followed and said, "I'll accompany You out, Duke."

Ferney had carefully planned and prepared this performance for him to be the center of attention, but it was all for naught. His limelight and benefits were completely stolen by Qiao Chen. Ferney angrily gritted his teeth. He had forgotten to maintain his image in front of the crown and fiercely glared at Qiao Chen. Finally, he left the banquet hall.

The closer Ferney got to his home, the more he stewed in anger. If it wasn't for Duke Kirsty's great power and military might, how would he have even thought to seduce Dayton. That old man was about the same age as his father and already had two wives. And even though he had successfully seduced Dayton, Duke Kirsty had even stated that he didn't agree to their marriage.

Ferney knew that Duke Kirsty liked 'Beautiful Arrival', but never wanted to listen to the live performances. He figured that it must have been other musicians whose performance did not meet the duke's requirements. So, to fight for the life he wanted, Ferney took the time to practice the song in order to please Duke Kirsty.

The time he played was specifically set for Dayton brought Duke Kirsty to the banquet. Ferny was trying to get Duke Kirsty to hear his wonderful performance, so that he would agree to Ferney playing the song when he performed at the base. He wanted to show them that he had an extraordinary and unique talent.

But everything that had been so meticulously planned was destroyed by Qiao Chen. Ferney couldn't swallow his breath. How could I possibly be beaten by Qiao Chen? I am a musical prodigy. Even if there was someone better than me, that person would never be Qiaoxi!

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It was late at night, and it was the time that everyone was supposed to fast asleep. However, instead of sleeping in his bed, Qiao Chen stood at the window with his robe on. He looked out at the courtyard covered by the night.

The room's door opened and the scent of blood wafted in. Qiao Chen turned around and looked at the man standing at the door in the middle of the night.