Starting as a War God: Global Goddesses Blocking my Door

"Are you all questioning my authority? Do you all think I've become senile?"

With all eyes in the venue fixed on him, Wei Shixian furrowed his brows, displeasure filling his heart, and his aged face was alight with anger.

Realizing that Wei Shixian was angry, Huang Zicheng quickly explained, "Elder Wei, please don't misunderstand, our main concern is that Elder Wei might be deceived, that you've been tricked by this youngster!"

"Indeed, that's the case!" many in the crowd nodded in agreement.

In their eyes, Wei Shixian was a pinnacle figure in the domestic piano scene, not even those international celebrities warranted his bow of respect as a senior.

Who could have expected that the highly esteemed Wei Shixian would actually bow and show such respect to an obscure youngster; it was absolutely shocking.

Wei Shixian snorted coldly, "Ridiculous! Do you know who he is?"
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"This kid is called Ye Fan, just a nobody. Who else could he be?" Huang Zicheng said with contempt.

"How daring!"

Upon hearing this, Wei Shixian rebuked loudly and then solemnly said in front of everyone, "I'm not afraid to tell you, Senior Ye is the very master who played 'Flight of the Bumblebee' at my grandson Wei Chen's concert earlier today!"

"What? The person who played 'Flight of the Bumblebee' at Master Chen Chen's concert this morning was this kid? That's impossible, right?"

When Wei Shixian revealed Ye Fan's identity, a huge commotion instantly surged through the venue. Countless people's eyes widened as they stared at Ye Fan as if he were a monster.

There were many piano enthusiasts present, and today, Wei Chen, the newest top figure in the domestic piano world from the younger generation, had his national debut concert in Central Plains, drawing the attention of countless people in the piano community.

They had all heard that Wei Chen started the concert with 'Flight of the Bumblebee' to ignite the atmosphere, only to be criticized by a young man as passable at best. In a bout of indignation, the young man took the stage to perform, astonishing everyone present.

Just the prelude alone was enough to evoke an artistic conception in the minds of the audience; in the end, even a multitude of bees were drawn in, revering him as if he were an emperor.

At the time, everyone was stunned. They forgot to take pictures, so they did not know what the young man actually looked like. They just knew that someone had upstaged Master Chen Chen, and even Wei Shixian, a big name in the piano world, felt inferior before him.

What nobody could have dreamt was that the person who had played 'Flight of the Bumblebee' was actually Ye Fan.

"No wonder, no wonder Elder Wei respects this youngster so much. He is the one who played 'Flight of the Bumblebee'. Now it all makes sense, I understand it all!"

"It is said that this kid's musical talent is extremely high and his hand speed quite remarkable. After finishing 'Flight of the Bumblebee,' he put a cigarette on the piano keys, and it lit up immediately!"

"Yes, yes, that really happened! I didn't expect to see such an impressive person right before my eyes, so young and eye-opening!"

In an instant, as Ye Fan's identity was revealed, the hall was shaken, and people's gaze towards Ye Fan became one of awe.

"Holy shit! No way?"

Huang Zicheng was floored, his body petrified on the spot.

He had thought Ye Fan was just boasting earlier, casually using Wei Shixian's reputation to bluff, little did he expect that Ye Fan wasn't boasting at all—he truly was as impressive as he'd claimed.

"Ye Fan, do you really play the piano?" Su Ruoxue was the most shocked of all.

In Su Ruoxue's mind, Ye Fan was knowledgeable in medicine and skilled in martial arts, but she could never have imagined he had such profound piano skills.

Staring at the astonished Su Ruoxue, Ye Fan let out a chuckle, "A little, just a little!"

"Senior Ye is far too modest. If Mr. Ye calls this 'a little,' what does that make my piano skills—absolutely nothing?" said Wei Shixian with respect.

Ye Fan coughed and said, "Elder Wei, don't sell yourself short. I just play 'Flight of the Bumblebee' decently, the rest I'm no good at, I'm really an amateur!"

"Senior Ye is being overly modest!" Wei Shixian said sincerely.

How could someone who could create an artistic conception with just a prelude be an amateur?

If Wei Shixian knew nothing about music, he might believe what Ye Fan was saying, but someone acquainted with the piano would know at a glance that Ye Fan was simply aiming for a low profile, not wanting to cause too much of a sensation.

Ye Fan did not want to argue this topic with Wei Shixian, so he said, "Well then, don't you have more pieces to play? You should go perform!"

"Senior Ye..."

Wei Shixian knew Ye Fan didn't want to attract the crowd's attention, but he genuinely wanted to learn from Ye Fan how to create an artistic conception right from the beginning.

Ye Fan understood what Wei Shixian had in mind and simply said, "There will be plenty of time in the future for exchange!"

"Then, junior won't disturb Senior Ye any longer!"

Hearing Ye Fan's words, Wei Shixian finally felt relieved. Under everyone's watchful eyes, he went straight to the stage to continue performing.

"Mr. Ye!"

After Elder Wei left, many piano-loving elites eagerly came forward.

"Everyone, Elder Wei was mistaken just now; in fact, I don't understand music at all!"

Seeing so many people approaching him, Ye Fan felt a headache coming on.

Don't understand music?

Upon hearing this, the corners of many people's mouths twitched violently.

Just now, Elder Wei himself said you were the one who played 'Flight of the Bumblebee', and now you're denying any knowledge of music. We've really been taken for fools by you.

Su Ruo Xue couldn't help but feel a mix of amusement and exasperation. She knew that Ye Fan always disliked showing off. If it weren't for Wei Shixian saying Ye Fan could play the piano, she probably wouldn't know that Ye Fan was highly skilled at the piano.

As Ye Fan was the center of attention, like the stars surrounding the moon, Huang Zicheng's face alternated between green and white. Invisibly, he felt as if his face had been fiercely slapped, and it was an unpleasant feeling.

He had planned to use the business summit tonight to thoroughly humiliate Ye Fan. Unexpectedly, Xu Ruoxuan first helped Ye Fan, and then Wei Shixian slapped him in the face on behalf of Ye Fan.

Huang Zicheng felt an unbearable sense of frustration. He felt like he was going to explode with how often he had been outwitted by Ye Fan recently.

Taking a deep breath, Huang Zicheng forced a smile, "Ruo Xue, is this your first time attending the Central Plains summit? There are many bigwigs here, and your Su Family is in the cosmetics industry. Why don't I introduce you to some cosmetics moguls? Don't be shy with me; I'm very familiar with the elites in Central Plains!"

"Thank you! Huang Zicheng, please stop bothering me from now on!" Su Ruo Xue refused coldly.

"Ruo Xue!"

Seeing Su Ruo Xue give him no face, Huang Zicheng felt as if he had been struck by a thunderbolt, completely dumbfounded.

This time, Su Ruo Xue didn't speak. She shook her head in disappointment and decisively left the scene.

The moment Huang Zicheng sought out Wei Shixian to take revenge on Ye Fan, Su Ruo Xue had decided that she would have nothing to do with Huang Zicheng for the rest of her life.

"Ruo Xue!"

Seeing Su Ruo Xue walk away, Huang Zicheng panicked as if he had lost his most cherished toy.

His feelings for Su Ruo Xue ran deep, and now that she completely ignored him, Huang Zicheng felt utterly at a loss.

"How could this be?"

Confirming that Su Ruo Xue no longer cared about him, Huang Zicheng felt as if all his strength had been drained, leaving him listless and dispirited.

"Young Master Huang, for just one woman, it's not worth it, is it?"

Suddenly, a sweet, cloying voice rang out. Huang Zicheng turned around and saw a tall woman approach.

Seeing the woman, Huang Zicheng frowned slightly, "Qin Yao, have you come to gloat over my misfortune?"

The tall woman was named Qin Yao, from the First-Rate Clan of the Qin Family, a daughter of wealth who had always harbored affection for Huang Zicheng.

"Young Master Huang, you misunderstand. I just feel that someone like Su Ruo Xue isn't worth your trouble. I feel sorry for you!" Qin Yao said tenderly.

Since ancient times, heroes have struggled to overcome the challenge posed by a beautiful woman, and similarly, a beauty also poses a challenge to a talented youth.

The first time Qin Yao saw Huang Zicheng, her heart secretly went out to him. Just now, seeing how cold Su Ruo Xue was to Huang Zicheng, Qin Yao couldn't stand it any longer and stepped forward.

Huang Zicheng snorted coldly, "That won't be necessary!"

In his lifetime, apart from Su Ruo Xue, he felt he would not have feelings for any other woman.

"Young Master Huang, tell me, are you willing to let it go like this? Don't you want revenge? Are you going to keep treating Su Ruo Xue like a 'nice guy'?" Qin Yao asked somberly.

"A 'nice guy'?"

Hearing these words, Huang Zicheng's heart ached sharply.

Qin Yao was right; what was the difference between him now and a spineless 'nice guy'?

Qin Yao lowered her voice, "Young Master Huang, continuing to be like this will lead to nothing. Besides, Su Ruo Xue is already married; she won't marry you. Don't you want revenge? If you want to get back at them and vent your anger, I have a cunning plan that could help you relieve yourself and raise your spirits!"

"What cunning plan?"

At her words, Huang Zicheng immediately inquired, his eyes flashing with a vicious light.