"The finals will be held in Texas, and there will be a total of six contestants in the finals. The required repertoire of the competition is a choice of two of Chopin's concertos. Jiang Chao said to Guo Decheng.

Guo Decheng nodded, "Come on, but I can't go to the scene to cheer you on at that time." ”

Jiang Chao laughed: "It's okay. Learning matters. ”

Guo Decheng couldn't cry or laugh, "I really don't know if you're sincere." ”

A few days later, the second round took place as scheduled.

Jiang Chao, as in the previous round of competition, chose a surprising tune. He chose Chopin's Etude in C minor, No. 25, No. 12. It is a magnificent work, requiring not only the power necessary for a flamboyant etude, but also the utmost clarity to be played, and the use of pedals to create the necessary effect, and to change with each new harmony.

All in all, Jiang Chao chose a song that was so difficult that the audience was surprised this time.

If the last round of tunes is difficult at the level of "technique", then the tune chosen by Jiang Chao in this round is difficult at the level of "technique". In the piano, both "technique" and "technique" are very important.

With the wonderful performance in the last round, everyone began to look forward to Jiang Chao, a young man from the East.

Jiang Chao did not disappoint, the song thundered, the roaring waves crashed into somewhere on the gloomy, wild shore, the waves splashed and filled with the roar of guns. Jiang Chao's performance today is completely different from yesterday's ethereal. Everyone suddenly discovered that this young man from the East could not only be dreamy, but also passionate and generous!

At the end of the piece, Jiang Chao adopts Liszt's method, culminating in an octave triplet.

"Roar from start to finish!"

Banner's head buzzed when he heard it. Maybe others may sound that Jiang Chao's style in this round is completely different from the previous round, but Banner knows that it is actually a difference in the style of the "tune", not a difference in the style of "performance". The deep position of this piece, the strong vitality that is still transmitted on Jiang Chao's fingers, and this is what distinguishes him from other performers!

Banner was completely conquered by Jiang Chao.

There were also some judges who were conquered by Jiang Chao, and Jiang Chao successfully entered the next round.

In addition to Jiang Chao, Maitherine's performance is also wonderful. And this time Maitherine also chose a very dazzling tune, in terms of showing off skills, Maitherine is not inferior to Jiang Chao at all. But some listeners have secretly rated Jiang Chao and Maitherine, and perhaps Jiang Chao is better. The main reason is that Jiang Chao's performance has an indescribable taste, which is very subtle, and it is a feeling that is very easy to bring people into the artistic conception of music.

After the game, someone took the initiative to come up to greet Jiang Chao, and this time this person made Jiang Chao even more surprised.

Wu Bufan.

"Hello!" Wu Bufan greeted Jiang Chao very politely.

Wu Bufan's appearance on the camera may not be his real character, Jiang Chao certainly knows this. So at first, Jiang Chao didn't feel very cold, but just smiled shallowly: "Hello." ”

"Nothing else, mainly I want to get to know you. Wu Bufan stretched out his hand: "I also play music, and I like to make friends." ”

Jiang Chao politely stretched out his hand to shake Wu Bufan's hand, and was suddenly slightly stunned. Because at this moment, a few little stars of friendship suddenly popped up in his consciousness.

The quantity is not Jiang Chao's concern, but since Wu Bufan can add little stars to himself, it shows that he is indeed here with the mentality of making friends. So, Jiang Chao relaxed in his heart, and then smiled dumbly, thinking secretly: "Jiang Chao, Jiang Chao, people are also a star, can they still do anything to you?"

Thinking of this, Jiang Chao was a little ashamed. He thought about it for a moment, and it seemed that he hadn't adjusted his self-perception properly. Subconsciously, he always felt that Wu Bufan was a star, and there was no reason to have anything to do with himself as a nobody. But in fact, in Wu Bufan's eyes, although the people who can come here in the German Prize are not necessarily famous, they are no worse than celebrities, and even if they can win the crown in the German Prize, Jiang Chao is a more compelling figure than a traffic star like him.

The two added WeChat to each other, and chatted briefly, Wu Bufan said that he was going back to China, and he would sit together when he returned to China. That's the end of this brief exchange.

In this round of the game, Liu Shihan and her mother Ding Xiang were still sitting in the VIP seats, but they did not see Liu Yudong. After the game, Lilac led her daughter to greet Jiang Chao, and when Liu Shihan was leaving, she once again asked Jiang Chao pitifully if she thought about what she didn't have as a teacher, looking at Liu Shihan's well-behaved expression, Jiang Chao almost agreed impulsively, but he still couldn't help but didn't answer immediately, but said that he would reply when he returned to China.

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After the competition, Jiang Chao stayed at Los Angeles University for two more days, because of two things.

First thing, Banner successfully helped Jiang Chao solve the problem that had been bothering him for a long time. Jiang Chao was very moved, but he didn't know how to thank Banner, after all, if you talk about money, it must be too vulgar, and people may not be able to see it. In the pretty country, professors like Banner are undoubtedly upper-class figures.

Banner just said in the end, "Haha, as long as I continue to hear better Chopin's tunes, that's the best thanks!"

The second thing is that Jiang Chao went to watch Jordan's game.

A home game against another public university in California.

In this game, Jordan played a very bright performance. He had a very hot hand and played an eye-catching performance of six in six from the start, attracting the opponent's firepower. Then Ronnie took advantage of Jordan's focus to take care of the situation and slashed 31 points, extending the score advantage to 16 points all the way.

However, at the end of the game, Ronnie was sent off for a foul, and the team's center cramped his calf and was helped off the field. lost two generals at once, and the opponent chased the score at once. So, the burden fell on Jordan.

Jordan did not disappoint his teammates, nor did he disappoint Jiang Chao. In the second half of the second half, Jordan withstood the pressure, found opportunities to hit three three-pointers in a row, did not give the opponent a chance, and successfully killed the game.

After the game, Jordan won the praise of his teammates and coaches alike, and his position as the team's second leader became more and more secure. Jiang Chao was sincerely happy for Jordan.

Finally, before leaving, Zhan Zeming invited Jiang Chao to show some samples of his short film.

This is a stream-of-consciousness work similar to "Lola Run", to be honest, viewers may not be able to understand it if they don't have a certain stream-of-consciousness literacy. It uses a lot of metaphors, as well as avant-garde and surrealist expressions, and even Jiang Chao is a little confused.

Fortunately, the short part with his cameo is not so obscure. Not to mention anything else, at least Jiang Chao's handsomeness was filmed. Jiang Chao stared at the screen for a long time, secretly thinking that he still has a talent for acting. Of course, Jiang Chao didn't say this.

However, one thing is for sure, the level of this short film is very high! Zhan Zeming said with some pride: "This short film, I am aiming for the Oscar for Best Short Film!"

After saying goodbye to someone he knew at Los Angeles University, Jiang Chao stepped on the plane to Texas alone.