"Heh..." Gao Jianfei chuckled. "After the upgrade, level 3 ghosts have become commonplace. Assembling them will basically not yield any experience points. However, it's good that assembling level 3 ghosts takes very little time, often only one or two days, and you can quickly recruit a level 3 ghost into the ghost den."
However, Gao Jianfei is not in a hurry to level up; he is enjoying the fun of learning various level 3 ghost skills.
He witnessed his own journey from an ordinary person to a genius who became a master in various fields!
Back home, Gao Jianfei told Li Yun and the others that he needed to take a nap and asked them not to disturb him. Then, with a single thought, he entered the ghost's lair…
In the den of ghosts.
"Dear user, welcome to your haunted home," the intelligent program faithfully replied.
Without any delay, Gao Jianfei went straight to the third floor of the Ghost Den and went to room number 7. That was Wong Ka Kui's room.
The door was ajar.
Upon opening the door, they found no trace of Wong Ka Kui.
Suddenly, Gao Jianfei heard a beautiful piano melody coming from room number 8!
It was a sound that was difficult to describe in ordinary words. Gao Jianfei wasn't particularly interested in pure piano music. He preferred modern popular music. But at this moment, immersed in the piano music emanating from room number 8, Gao Jianfei felt as if he had suddenly been transported to a refreshing summer night, with fireflies dancing and swirling around, beautiful girls accompanying him on walks, fragrant wine, and peaceful, joyful days…
artistic conception!
Just a single note of music created a whole new atmosphere!
Gao Jianfei stood at the door of room number 8 like a fool, seemingly in a daze!
His previous understanding of music was limited to... whether it sounded good, bad, or just so-so.
I never imagined that music could transport people to another world! Another season! Another environment!
Not only Gao Jianfei, but also the other ghosts on the third floor of the Ghost Den, such as A Zhu, Liang Ziweng, Mu Wanqing, Tian Boguang and other level 3 ghosts, all opened their doors, stood at their doorways, and listened intently, their faces showing a leisurely and dreamy expression, as if they were in a trance.
Everyone was moved by the piano music coming from room number 8!
They were completely engrossed in listening!
The piano music didn't stop until a full three minutes later. It wasn't an abrupt end; the melody faded naturally, like the passing of spring and the coming of autumn.
"Wow! It must be Chopin playing the piano! That's amazing!" Gao Jianfei snapped out of the reverie created by the music and immediately wanted to push open the door to meet the pianist who could almost be called the greatest pianist in the world!
The other level 3 ghosts couldn't resist squeezing into room number 8, wanting to go in with Gao Jianfei.
"Shh!" Gao Jianfei quickly made a shushing gesture, then whispered, "Everyone, let's not disturb Master Chopin for now. Hmm, let me go in and take a look first."
Gao Jianfei seemed afraid that too many people entering at once would shatter the tranquility and elegance of Chopin's room. He guessed that an artist like Chopin must have preferred quiet, enjoying solitary contemplation and creation; his room must have been filled with a transcendent atmosphere.
Hearing Gao Jianfei's words, the many level 3 ghosts thought they made sense and went back to their rooms on their own.
Gao Jianfei straightened his clothes and then pushed open the door to enter.
As soon as the door opened, a bright and spacious view appeared before me.
It is a manor-like environment.
Green hills, a lake, a small European medieval-style manor, with wooden railings and a profusion of colorful flowers, many butterflies fluttering in the garden. The surroundings are very quiet.
There were two "people" in the manor.
In the garden stood an exquisite piano. A slightly curly-haired foreigner sat behind it, a serene smile playing on his lips. He wore a clean European gentleman's tailcoat, his clothes impeccably tailored, reflecting a refined and untainted air. A swarm of butterflies danced around him, while others landed on the piano, fluttering their beautiful wings.
What a beautiful picture!
That curly-haired foreigner also possessed a mysterious and noble air, like a painting that could only be admired from afar and not touched.
Beside the piano stood a Chinese man. He was wearing a large-collared suit, a style popular in the late 1980s and early 1990s. He had a sunny smile on his face.
Wong Ka Kui!
Gao Jianfei had seen recordings of Wong Ka Kui's concerts and also had some of Wong Ka Kui's posters. Naturally, he recognized the man standing next to the piano at a glance as Wong Ka Kui!
"Oh, Xiao Gao!" Wong Ka Kui smiled at Gao Jianfei when he saw him enter the room. The foreigner sitting behind the piano also smiled and greeted Gao Jianfei.
"Is that Chopin? It must be! No wonder he exudes an artist's aura!"
Gao Jianfei was thrilled to see his childhood idol and an internationally renowned pianist today, and he ran into the manor.
"Hi!" Gao Jianfei greeted Chopin in English, "Maestro Chopin, welcome! I hope you enjoy your time here!"
“Hehe, I really like it here. I can play the piano again,” Chopin said to Gao Jianfei in English. Then, he gently played a note, and the brief sound gave Gao Jianfei the illusion… as if the piano was greeting him and expressing its gratitude!
My goodness! Just by randomly playing a few notes, you can express your feelings?
That's awesome!
Even Wong Ka Kui, whose specialty is composing, now had an expression of admiration in his eyes, and said to Chopin in English, "Master Chopin is known as the poet of the piano, and he truly lives up to his reputation! I used to be very confident in my own music, but after hearing Master Chopin's performance today, I realized that there are always people better than you."
"Haha, Brother Jiaju, yours is pop music, while Chopin's is classical music; they're basically two different fields. I really like your songs too!" Gao Jianfei laughed heartily, in a very good mood.
The one person and the two ghosts began to communicate happily. Everyone spoke English, and they chatted casually without any barriers.
After talking for more than half an hour, Gao Jianfei finally said, "Brother Jiaju, Master Chopin, I am currently very obsessed with music. I have spent a lot of money to build a professional recording studio. And, to be honest, in a few months, I may have to compete with a formidable opponent in the field of music. Therefore... well, I want to learn composition and various instruments from you two."
“No problem, Xiao Gao.” Wong Ka Kui patted Gao Jianfei on the shoulder in a friendly manner.
Chopin nodded very politely.
then……
Super Ghost Instrument, Learning Space Open!
The setting remains a manor, but besides a piano, there are many other musical instruments in the manor... bass, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, drum kit, bamboo flute, and so on.
Wong Ka Kui and Chopin began to impart all their knowledge to Gao Jianfei!
First, I learned various musical instruments, then I started learning sheet music, and tried playing some world-famous pieces and classic pop songs...
In fact, what Gao Jianfei was able to learn in the haunted house was not just the pure musical skills of Chopin and Wong Ka Kui, but more importantly, the understanding of music by these two late music masters and how to give their music its own soul!
absorb……
Gao Jianfei absorbed the soul, the charm, and the spirit of each musical master's work with complete absorption!
Okay, Gao Jianfei previously learned basic music reading, composition, and piano from the level 2 duck, Ghost Bell Ocean. Now he's doing advanced studies, so he's picking things up relatively quickly.
Wong Ka Kui's music belongs to rock, lyricism, and promotes peace, love, friendship, etc. It has ups and downs of high "climax" and endless tenderness; while Chopin is known as the poet of the piano. His piano skills have undoubtedly risen from the level of "sound" to "realm". His piano playing can create an environment that is completely different from the real environment, allowing people to be immersed in it.
It took Gao Jianfei four hours to fully absorb the musical souls of the two musical giants!
Moreover, during this apprenticeship, Wong Ka Kui and Chopin taught Gao Jianfei together. While they were each playing and imparting their musical ideas to Gao Jianfei, they also had some musical interactions and communication with each other. They even complemented each other's strengths and created a unique style of music.
This style of music combines the exhilaration and catchiness of popular music with the poignant beauty of classical music.
This was a completely unexpected gain for Gao Jianfei!
In total, it took 6 hours for Gao Jianfei to transform himself into a musical genius who is proficient in several musical instruments, composing, and singing!
In Chopin's estate, Gao Jianfei sat behind the piano and fluently played a piece he had improvised. The beautiful music seemed to blend seamlessly with the surrounding environment.
Natural, harmonious, refreshing, yet tinged with a touch of melancholy and sadness.
As Gao Jianfei played with complete absorption, butterflies, squirrels, and even small animals like ground squirrels involuntarily entered the manor, circling the piano and Gao Jianfei, pricking up their ears to listen and feel.
Some birds even boldly perched on Gao Jianfei's shoulders and on the piano.
All of this together creates an incredible picture!
Music purifies everything!
After the piece was finished, its lingering melody remained for a long time.
"Hehe, thank you both for your guidance. I'll take my leave now. If there's a chance in the future, let's discuss music together!" Gao Jianfei chuckled and left the Ghost Den.
Now, Gao Jianfei is indeed qualified to discuss music with Wong Ka Kui and Chopin.
After leaving the den of ghosts, Gao Jianfei checked the time and found it was already past 8 p.m. He hurriedly ran to the dining hall to have dinner with the women of the Emei Sect.
After dinner, Gao Jianfei eagerly ran towards the recording studio.
Zheng Cuiyun shouted from behind, "Jianfei, what are you doing in such a panic?"
"Haha! I've got an inspiration tonight, I'm going to write a song!" Gao Jianfei laughed in response.
Zheng Cuiyun and the others were speechless.
Upon arriving at the recording studio, I found myself in the quiet of the night outside the window, with the bright moonlight streaming through it and the chirping of unknown insects.
Everything was so beautiful, wonderful, and enchanting.
Gao Jianfei didn't turn on the lights. He sat by the piano, capturing inspiration.
With Gao Jianfei's evident musical talent, he can write songs with extremely beautiful melodies at will, and he can guarantee that such songs will become popular music today.
However, he doesn't want to mass-produce this kind of song for the time being; he needs some inspiration to write a classic song!
Just then, my phone rang.
Gao Jianfei looked up and saw that it was Chen Xian calling!
My girlfriend is Chen Xian!
During this time, Gao Jianfei didn't call Chen Xian often. It wasn't that he had grown tired of her; rather, it was because after leaving his hometown, Gao Jianfei had been constantly pursued by various forces. Chen Xian, in the end, was just an ordinary woman.
In comparison, Chen Xian's ordinariness, simplicity, and plainness make her seem like she's from a completely different world compared to Song Ying, who comes from a prominent family, and the women of the Emei Sect.
Therefore, Gao Jianfei didn't want to call Chen Xian often; he didn't want Chen Xian to know too much about things that were out of place in her world.
However, one thing is certain: Gao Jianfei truly loves Chen Xian deeply and his feelings for her have never wavered. His relationship with Song Ying… that was a natural progression, something beyond his control. But compared to Song Ying, Gao Jianfei seems to love Chen Xian a little more.
"Xiao Xian." Gao Jianfei's heart was filled with tenderness as he spoke directly to Chen Xian, "I'm currently in Japan. How have you been? How are Dad and Aunt?"
"Jianfei, everyone's doing well! Our pet shop is doing really well too, haha, we're making tens of thousands of yuan a month now!" Chen Xian sounded like a proud wife on the other end of the phone, showing off her competence to her husband.
“Xiaoxian, after I left, all the things at home fell on your shoulders… I… um, Xiaoxian, next time I come home, I’ll go to the Civil Affairs Bureau with you to get our marriage certificate!” Gao Jianfei suddenly felt a surge of emotion. He felt that Chen Xian had sacrificed so much for him.
"Hmm? Jianfei...you? I've never rushed you." Chen Xian's voice also became excited.
"Xiaoxian, I will marry you because I love you. Although I am an outsider, you must believe that you hold a heavy place in my heart!" Gao Jianfei said very seriously.
“Uh… Jianfei, I’m so happy to hear you say that! Don’t worry, when you left home, I promised you that I would be the woman behind you, taking good care of your parents and aunt. Don’t think about marriage for now, just focus on your career.” Chen Xian said cheerfully, “Actually, Jianfei, I often go online and see a lot about you. You’re a miracle doctor, a painter, an international celebrity. There must be many women around you. I often talk to my sister-in-law on the phone, and she tells me that a good woman is one who turns a blind eye. Jianfei, I believe you only have me as your woman, and you only love me; even if that’s not the case, I still believe you!”
A complex and indescribable emotion welled up in Gao Jianfei's heart, and he didn't know what to say. Finally, he managed to utter only one sentence… “Xiaoxian, don't worry, you will definitely be the happiest woman in this world!”
After ending the call with Chen Xian, Gao Jianfei's thoughts seemed to travel back in time. He felt as if he had returned to the beginning of his meeting with Chen Xian, and the scenes that happened between them played out in his mind.
At this moment, Gao Jianfei's hands began to play a flowing melody on the piano keys.
A series of beautiful musical notes echoed in the recording studio and drifted out the window.