Published: March 12, 2025
Chapter 474: Change of Attitude (Request for Subscription)
Jason watched Zhao Hai standing on stage, chatting and laughing, and suddenly felt less worried. Although he hadn't interacted with Zhao Hai for long, he knew very well that Zhao Hai wasn't the type to suffer a loss without retaliating, nor was he someone who acted without assurance. The fact that he remained calm indicated he was prepared, and it seemed that his worries had been in vain.
Thinking of this, Jason couldn't help but glance at Terry, who was also watching Zhao Hai. A smile crept onto Jason's face; he was genuinely looking forward to tomorrow. He wanted to see what Zhao Hai's revenge would look like.
However, one thing Jason was certain of was that Zhao Hai would definitely not let the Robert family off easily. But that had nothing to do with him; he couldn’t care less if the Robert family faced misfortune.
At this moment, Laura and her friends also stepped onto the stage. Once these uniquely beautiful women appeared, they naturally drew everyone's attention, making Zhao Hai stand in front of them seem even more unremarkable.
Seeing the way everyone looked at Laura, Zhao Hai felt a bit uncomfortable. He was a man, and behind him was his fiancée. It was unsettling to see so many people gazing at his fiancée with such desire; anyone in his position would feel the same way.
Zhao Hai coughed lightly and then turned to Laura and the others, giving them a signal. Laura and the others nodded and turned to discuss with the musicians in the band. The musicians, naturally not daring to refuse, quickly handed over four instruments to Laura and the others.
Laura took the harp, Meigen took the cello, Meg took the flute, and Ni'er took the violin. Once they were all ready, Zhao Hai turned to the audience and said, “I’m not skilled in any instruments and can’t write poetry, so I’ll just sing a song for everyone. I hope you won’t mind.” After speaking, he nodded at Laura and the others.
The audience was indeed caught off guard to hear that Zhao Hai would sing. Typically, no noble would learn to sing because it was too challenging. In the Ark Continent, songs generally referred to operas, and without extensive practice, one wouldn’t be able to learn opera. Moreover, even after learning opera, one had to practice daily to maintain their vocal skills, which was quite exhausting — hence, no one learned.
When the audience heard Zhao Hai was going to sing, they were stunned, staring blankly at him. At that moment, soft music began to play, gently touching their souls. However, this piece carried a slight sorrow; it made one's heart tighten, as though surrounded by a wave of sadness.
Singing “Chrysanthemum Terrace” here was not entirely appropriate, as it was originally a movie song filled with Chinese elements. Would foreigners really think of the Double Ninth Festival upon seeing a chrysanthemum? That was absurd. However, one must acknowledge that sometimes, songs are not just heard with the ears, but felt with the soul. This is why Michael Jackson had so many fans, with some even not understanding English at all.
“Chrysanthemum Terrace" couldn't compare to Michael's songs, but placed here in the Ark Continent, it left everyone dumbfounded. Such a singing style had never been seen here before, making “Chrysanthemum Terrace” quite “unique.”
“Unique” can sometimes be a significant advantage; anything appearing for the first time always feels fresh and captivating.
The song “Chrysanthemum Terrace” quickly concluded, and afterward, the entire hall fell silent, as if everyone was lost in the mesmerizing song.
Suddenly, a wave of applause erupted in the hall, startling the dazed crowd, who turned their heads toward the source of the sound.
Zhao Hai glanced at the person clapping and found it was none other than Jason. This guy had snapped back to reality before anyone else, hence he started clapping first.
Once the crowd saw Jason, they too regained their senses, and thunderous applause erupted. Zhao Hai and Laura stood in a row, bowing to the audience before walking down from the stage.