This Song is Called "Dawn"

The music reached its final phase, building to a climax.

Most people in the audience felt goosebumps rising on their skin.

Some had already begun to tear up.

Especially Su Weiye, who suddenly felt a tightness in his nose as tears began to fall.

Perhaps this was what they called a resonance of souls.

From this melody, he somehow felt the story of his own life.

In his youth, like the chaotic beginning of the piece, his life had been a mess.

He'd hit walls everywhere, faced opposition at every turn, endured countless contemptuous looks.

But he never gave up, and approaching forty, his food company finally gained some recognition.

Just like Xu Mu's music, which transformed from initial chaos to gradual order.

And then became unstoppable.

Just then, the passionate music gradually returned to tranquility.

Su Weiye took a deep breath—wasn't this exactly his current situation?

He was already in his fifties, no longer filled with the passion of his youth.

This new product had kept him hesitating for several years.

If he were still young, regardless of profitability, he would have already put it into production.

The music ended.

All around was silence, so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

Unlike the previous performers, whose pieces were immediately followed by applause,

Xu Mu's composition left everyone still immersed in its lingering emotion.

Finally, the first applause broke out—from Su Weiye.

Others followed, clapping enthusiastically.

"Mr. Zhou! I don't understand music, but I understand my heart. Forgive me for announcing the winner without your permission."

Su Weiye bowed apologetically to Zhou Hening, then pointed at Xu Mu. "The winner this time is Xu Mu!"

The applause around them grew even more fervent.

"Damn! Who knew the Xu family kid had such talent!"

A middle-aged man in the audience removed his glasses, wiping away tears.

He didn't know why, but listening to this piece had moved him to tears.

Mu Qingying was stunned, her mind in turmoil.

Earlier, she hadn't accepted Lin Yang's superiority.

She believed she could also play those technically challenging pieces.

But facing Xu Mu, she had to admit defeat. He had played too beautifully, with almost every note touching the soul.

Su Yaya felt the same way; she had never known Xu Mu possessed such talent.

Lin Yang's face turned ashen. It was this guy again!

Earlier at the entrance, he had stopped Lin Yang from showing off.

Now it was the same situation.

And it was a complete domination, turning him into nothing but a stepping stone for Xu Mu.

[Divine Power -10]

"Who was laughing earlier? I always said Young Master Xu's musical talent is extraordinary."

Su Ruiming stood up excitedly. "You think we go to bars for fun? We go there seeking inspiration!"

He said this while looking at his father, Su Weiye.

Su Weiye had repeatedly told him to stay away from Xu Mu, fearing Xu Mu would be a bad influence.

Now, seeing this, what more could he say?

"I've never heard this piece before. Who composed it? What's it called?"

Zhou Hening approached Xu Mu, asking with a trembling voice.

He too was in tears. As a music master, he was even more sensitive than the others.

If people who didn't understand music were moved to tears, how much more was he affected.

"This was an improvisation I just played,"

Xu Mu paused slightly. "As for the name, let's call it 'Daybreak.'"

The crowd was shocked again.

Such a masterpiece was merely an improvisation?

Mu Qingying was dumbfounded. Was he even human?

"Daybreak..."

Zhou Hening murmured softly. "From chaos to order, from darkness to light—Daybreak! Excellent! You are Xu Mu?"

Xu Mu nodded.

Zhou Hening looked at Xu Mu with a solemn expression: "May I become your student?"

At first, no, they realized something wasn't right.

Thinking back to Zhou Hening's words—he wanted to become Xu Mu's student!

Not the other way around.

Su Yaya scratched her head in confusion. What was happening?

She had just become someone's student, and now she had a grand-teacher?

"Mr. Zhou, you honor me too much. I'm not qualified,"

Xu Mu said with a smile. "But we can certainly exchange musical ideas in the future."

"Exactly! Let's exchange contact information right away."

Zhou Hening immediately took out his phone. "Mr. Xu, do you know anyone in the music industry?"

"No, why do you ask?" Xu Mu inquired.

"To be honest, this piece deserves to be heard by the world. Its value is immeasurable. If you don't have industry contacts, please allow me to publish it."

Zhou Hening told Xu Mu, "I won't take a penny. All profits from the piece will be yours."

"Mr. Zhou, don't be so formal with me. If you don't take anything, you'd be working for nothing. I'm not short on money."

After exchanging contact information, Xu Mu smiled and said, "Let's just follow the standard market split."

"Agreed."

Zhou Hening's admiration for Xu Mu only grew stronger.

...

After the music ended, people gathered around to congratulate Xu Mu.

Everyone present understood that compared to the contract with the Su family, Zhou Hening's connections were even more valuable.

Su Yaya approached Xu Mu, her eyes full of admiration: "Brother Xu Mu, you're amazing!"

[Favorability +15]

Her words immediately affected two people.

One was the warrior Lin Yang.

His eyes flashed with malice. Originally, Su Yaya's admiration should have been directed at him.

But this bastard Xu Mu had stolen his thunder.

[Divine Power -20]

Seeing the text appearing above Lin Yang's head, Xu Mu immediately used his Divine Sight to observe.

Name: Lin Yang

Character: Male Protagonist of "The Return of the Warrior King"

Divine Power: 1480

Divine Level: 14 (Max level 10)

Seeing this, Xu Mu understood how to deal with these protagonists.

Previously, Lin Yang's Divine Level was 15, but after several setbacks, it had dropped to 14.

If he could reduce it to level 10, he could directly eliminate him.

As for the other person affected, it was naturally Mu Qingying.

She suddenly felt somewhat defeated. Since childhood, the piano had been her greatest passion.

She had been incredibly diligent with her practice.

But she never imagined that despite all her efforts, she would fall short compared to Xu Mu, whom she saw as nothing but an idle, wasteful playboy.

[Favorability -1]

"I'm not that impressive,"

Xu Mu said with a smile. "I remember you're studying at a university in our Yang City, right? We're close by, so we can learn from each other in the future."

"That's wonderful! I'll definitely seek your guidance," Su Yaya said, barely containing her excitement.

[Divine Power -5]

[Favorability -2]

"Xu Mu, now we should discuss our cooperation,"

Su Weiye approached with a smile.

He was grateful for Xu Mu's appearance, which had prevented Lin Yang from taking over—otherwise, he would have been miserable.

"Uncle, I'm an outsider in this field. You should discuss it directly with my old man," Xu Mu replied with a smile.

"Alright!"

Su Weiye nodded.

He suddenly felt fortunate that his foolish son had such a good relationship with Xu Mu.

Perhaps fools really did have good luck?

Had his son sensed all along that Xu Mu was extraordinary?

...

Meanwhile.

Xu Ningbing, carrying some documents, arrived at Xu Shou's office.

"Our businesses in Yang City are still shrinking. If this continues, we might have to shut down again."

Xu Ningbing took a deep breath, "Dad, you shouldn't have helped the Ye family in the first place."

"The Ye family once did me a favor, and besides, that's all in the past now," Xu Shou rubbed his stubble. "It all depends on whether we can establish a partnership with the Su family. If they join us, we might be able to revitalize our operations in Yang City."

"Dad! What dream are you living in? Do you really think that kid Xu Mu can succeed?" Xu Ningbing looked at him as if he were an idiot.

Just then, there came an urgent knocking at the door.

Xu Shou frowned, "Come in."

The door opened, and a middle-aged man walked in. "Chairman! Something big has happened with the young master!"

"Don't tell me he's messed up something again?" Xu Ningbing's face darkened. "I told you we shouldn't have sent him!"