Xia Huai was in a similarly dire situation as Han Yiyin, his mind cleared of melody every time Li Hao's piano sounded.
"Young master, just write anything," Xia Huai's teacher, standing behind him, said. "I already have a great piece in mind."
Xia Huai's previous anxiety immediately eased, knowing his teacher, Xie Chucai, was a top agent at Hui Le Company and also a prestigious instructor at Peyton Public Music, known for producing household names. He often held unreleased songs ready for the right artist, which Xia had not expected to need here.
Thirty minutes passed, and Han Yiyin hastily concluded her piece. A closer look revealed that, although influenced by Li Hao's playing, her composition seemed passable to her.
Both teachers approached the piano with their students' scores. Li Hao asked, "Teachers, who will play first?"
Xie Chucai glanced at the opposite teacher, Gu, and then said, "I'll go first."