Yun City Music Academy, on campus, a man nearing forty, dressed in a well-tailored suit, appeared refined and elegant. Next to him were two female students asking him questions. The man patiently answered them, enjoying the feeling of being surrounded and admired by students.

Suddenly, there was a commotion not far away.

Students flocked to one place, passing along some news.

"What, Teacher Lin is back?"

Hearing this, the two girls beside the man in the suit immediately abandoned him and followed the crowd.

Teacher Lin, Lin Fan is back!

The most remarkable piano teacher in the history of Yun City Music Academy, a musical genius, worshiped by students.

What's going on?

The man in the suit was a bit dumbfounded. His name was Li Di, a newly hired piano teacher at Yun City Music Academy. He considered himself to have excellent musical talent, with achievements in piano among the top in the country. Of the pianists he knew, he believed there were few who could match him.

Li Di pulled over a passing teacher and asked, "Teacher Chen, what's going on? Did a big celebrity come to the school?"

At first, he thought it was the world-renowned piano maestro Gregory. Only such a world-class pianist could cause such a shocking uproar!

But it wasn't. The news the students were spreading was that Teacher Lin had arrived.

Who is Teacher Lin?

Teacher Chen smiled and said, "Mr. Li, you're new here, so you might not know. Teacher Lin is also a piano teacher. Before you came, he was a substitute teacher here. Later, maybe because he was too busy, he stopped teaching. Teacher Lin is a musical genius. His classes were very popular. Often when he taught, even the hallway outside the classroom would be packed with people."

What?

Li Di was astonished. So popular that even the hallways were crowded?

This was the scene he had dreamed of. The problem was, he had been at this school for quite a few days, but his classes had never caused such a stir. Forget about crowded hallways; sometimes his own students would skip class.

Is this Teacher Lin really that amazing?

Li Di couldn't help but feel a bit unconvinced. How could such an incredible person exist, yet he'd never heard of him? 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮

"Teacher Chen, may I ask where this Teacher Lin graduated from? Under whom did he study? Why have I never heard of him?" Li Di inquired.

Teacher Chen said, "I'm not sure about that. Teacher Lin's identity is quite mysterious. But he is indeed very impressive. I've had the privilege of hearing him sing and seeing him play the piano. It was, in one word, phenomenal."

Li Di was skeptical. A nameless piano genius in the world; that couldn't be possible!

Li Di asked, "Teacher Chen, let me ask you a question. Answer me honestly. If you compare this Teacher Lin to Lang Lang, who do you personally think is better?"

Lang Lang, the most famous and acknowledged greatest piano maestro in the Chinese world.

Li Di always considered his piano skills as second only to Lang Lang in the Chinese world. He believed this was not arrogance, just confidence.

Teacher Chen thought seriously for a moment, then said, "There's no comparison."

Li Di breathed a sigh of relief. With these words, he felt at ease. Of course, how could an unknown guy compare to Lang Lang? That would be an insult to Lang Lang.

Who knew!

Teacher Chen added, "Lang Lang can't compare to him; they're not on the same level."

Li Di was stunned, thinking he misheard: "Wait, Teacher Chen, what do you mean by this? Are you saying Lang Lang can't match him, is that what you mean?"

Teacher Chen nodded, "Yes, that's right."

Li Di was dumbfounded. In Teacher Chen's eyes, not even Lang Lang could match this Teacher Lin?

Insane!

This must be insane!

Either he was crazy, or the world was crazy.

"Mr. Li, I won't talk to you anymore. Teacher Lin is coming over; I need to go greet him. I forgot to mention, I'm his fanboy," Teacher Chen said with a grin, immediately leaving Li Di to follow the students eagerly towards Lin Fan.

Li Di: "..."

Very soon, Li Di saw what Lin Fan looked like. When he saw that incredibly handsome face, he seemed to understand something.

"Got it, I finally got it," Li Di couldn't help but laugh.

No wonder this Teacher Lin was so popular; he was practically a celebrity. Now, the hottest male stars in the entertainment industry were not much better looking, maybe even less so than Lin Fan.

Yes, Li Di admitted, Lin Fan was very handsome, definitely a hunk.

Then he came to a conclusion: The main reason Lin Fan was so popular was because he was handsome.

So why were Lin Fan's classes packed with students, even in the hallways? Now there was an answer: it was just a celebrity-chasing scene.

Young people these days, all about the looks, lacking depth, and because they like a celebrity, they exaggerate to the point of absurdity. Because Lin Fan was handsome, they became infatuated with him and exaggerated his abilities, reaching sky-high accolades.

"I freaking said, how could an unknown guy be a piano genius? So that's what was going on."

With this thought, Li Di felt relieved.

Then, he couldn't help but put on a look of great disappointment, lamenting about today's young people. Truly, the world was going downhill, entertainers ruling, a face-valuing age, it's too sad, finally understanding why celebrities were so popular, and those with real talent weren't.

What was wrong with the world, even Teacher Chen, being a role model for others, was willing to be a fanboy of an entertainer...

A sight beyond words.

Li Di couldn't understand why Principal Liu had previously employed this Lin Fan as a substitute teacher? A teacher with no real ability, just a face, what was going on?

"Teacher Lin, why don't you come and teach us anymore? We all want to attend your class!"

A female student said.

At this time, Lin Fan was surrounded by female students, each looking like a fangirl.

Lin Fan replied, "The company is quite busy. When I find some time, I'll come back to teach you guys."

"Ah!"

There was a wave of screams. The students were thrilled, with Lin Fan saying he would come back to teach them. They began to look forward to that day from this moment!

The company is quite busy!

These words reached Li Di's ears.

Li Di again had an expression of sudden realization.

Understood!

This Teacher Lin was actually a rich second-generation playboy. No wonder he came here to be a substitute teacher, just a wealthy heir coming to polish his credentials, maybe even with some familial connections to the board, arranged to be here, even the principal couldn't do much about it.

So, in Li Di's eyes, Lin Fan became a rich second-generation getting credentials through connections, an idol with no ability, only looks.

Hah!

With this conclusion, Li Di immediately showed a look of disdain.