Li Di felt that the moment to play the hero had come. He could win Nie Qiao'er's favor while also teaching Lin Fan a lesson.

Lin Fan, seeing Li Di approaching, was a bit curious and asked, "Teacher Li, do you know Qiao'er?"

Li Di glanced at Lin Fan, revealing his disdain without a hint of concealment, and said, "Who hasn't heard that viral song by Miss Nie? I'm a fan of Nie Qiao'er. Teacher Lin, you're in the wrong here, what exactly did you do?"

Lin Fan was taken aback, "I'm in the wrong?"

Of course, Lin Fan had heard Nie Qiao'er's viral song. He even participated in its creation, which Li Di certainly didn't know.

Li Di scoffed, "Teacher Lin, look at how you've upset these two beautiful ladies. Are you being a rogue? You've driven Miss Chen away. Don't you see your own mistake yet?"

Lin Fan couldn't help but laugh, "Teacher Li thinks I drove Miss Chen away? That's a big misunderstanding. I didn't do that. Teacher Li, please don't misunderstand."

Li Di sneered, "You still deny it. Let me say it straight: people like you rich second-generation kids, with only appearances and lacking education, are hopeless!"

Lin Fan frowned slightly. There seemed to be something wrong with Li Di. When did he ever offend this guy?

Li Di apparently couldn't be bothered with Lin Fan and turned to Nie Qiao'er, saying, "Miss Nie, calm down. There's no need to be mad at someone like him. I'm here. I won't let him bully you! Spoiled brats like him need discipline!"

Li Di wore the expression of the Justice League, turning into a superhero to protect the weak. He tried to move Nie Qiao'er but ended up moving only himself.

What he didn't expect was that the only person he moved was himself.

Nie Qiao'er frowned. This guy didn't know anything and came in bashing on her landlord brother. Is he crazy?

"Teacher Li, you misunderstood. I'm not angry. The landlord brother is not like what you said!" Nie Qiao'er explained.

Li Di was stunned. What did Nie Qiao'er call Lin Fan? Landlord brother?

Nie Qiao'er continued, "We were discussing music. I got a little excited. Teacher Li, your words were too harsh. If you could, please apologize to the landlord brother."

A music discussion problem!

Suddenly, Li Di understood again.

It must be because Lin Fan was so unskilled that he upset Nie Qiao'er. It's not surprising; Lin Fan is just a rich second-generation kid with looks but no substance, dabbling in the music circle just for decoration. With his level, no wonder it would upset Nie Qiao'er.

"Haha, Teacher Lin, no offense, but maybe you shouldn't discuss music with Miss Nie. Miss Nie's talent is beyond your league to discuss with. Sorry, I'm not your fanboy. I speak bluntly. See how your ignorance upset Miss Nie! Miss Nie, if you want to discuss music, I'm willing to serve."

Li Di awkwardly smiled at Nie Qiao'er, just shy of asking her to come discuss music with him. He wanted to cling to Nie Qiao'er day and night, convinced he could win her over with his musical mastery.

Nie Qiao'er: "..."

She was rendered speechless.

"..." Lin Fan was also speechless. He finally understood. In Li Di's eyes, he was an ignorant, pretentious rich kid, which was why Li Di disliked him.

Li Di seized the opportunity, got a bit carried away, and started boasting about himself, "Miss Nie, you're also in music. You should have heard of me, right?"

Nie Qiao'er honestly shook her head. She really didn't know who Li Di was. She was into pop music, a different circle from Li Di's.

It was a bit awkward.

Lin Fan held back his laughter.

"Ahem, no worries. I started with music at three, then studied classical music. I once won the championship at an international piano competition. You could say I'm among the best pianists among Chinese people. Some even say I'm second only to Lang Lang. Of course, personally, I think they're over-praising me, haha."

Li Di said with a smile, even trying to be modest. Saying this way, he could both show Nie Qiao'er how amazing he was and seem humble, surely raising her goodwill towards him.

Nie Qiao'er was unsure how to react. Li Di did sound very impressive, but what did that have to do with her?

"Teacher Li, sorry, but if I could, I have some things to discuss with the landlord brother," Nie Qiao'er said after thinking for a bit.

What she meant was for Li Di to excuse himself.

Li Di's smile instantly froze. What? What did Nie Qiao'er mean? Was she asking him to leave?

He couldn't figure it out. Where did he go wrong? Why would Nie Qiao'er prefer to converse with a half-baked guy like Lin Fan rather than with such an outstanding musician like him?

He felt very uncomfortable inside, hated Lin Fan even more.

He even began to resent Nie Qiao'er. This Nie Qiao'er, not thinking clearly, only loves handsome and wealthy men, willing to chat with a rich kid instead of connecting more with someone as excellent as him. He gave her the opportunity, and she wasted it, not knowing to cherish!

"Haha, Miss Nie, I admit you have quite some talent, but as they say, one becomes red near vermillion and black near ink. It would be beneficial for you to associate more with excellent people. Associating with a half-baked person would backfire," Li Di said derisively.

Even with her good temper, Nie Qiao'er was starting to feel a bit displeased, "Teacher Li, why do you keep talking like that about the landlord brother? The landlord brother's musical talent..."

Lin Fan smiled slightly, interrupting Nie Qiao'er, "It's alright, Qiao'er. No need to explain further. Teacher Li, Qiao'er and I are not discussing music. We have other matters to discuss. Please excuse us."

Nie Qiao'er was still defending Lin Fan. Really unappreciative; Li Di snorted and turned to leave.

All because of Lin Fan, Li Di bore a grudge against him, pondering on giving Lin Fan a lesson for sure. 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

"Landlord brother, sorry. I didn't know why Teacher Li was like this. I just met him," Nie Qiao'er said apologetically.

Lin Fan smiled, "It's not your fault."

He and Li Di were both men. Wouldn't he understand? He could immediately see through Li Di's little intentions—just wanted to please Nie Qiao'er. However, Li Di was too rushed, and accidentally failed.

Nie Qiao'er nodded, smiling, "Forget him. Landlord brother, how did you think of using the Morin Khur? I'm really impressed!"

She admired Lin Fan like an endless river...

Lin Fan responded, "Listening to the demo you gave me, I felt something needed to be added. I thought it over and thought of the Morin Khur since I recently heard it."

This was true humility from Lin Fan. He didn't boast intentionally, even wanted to keep a low profile. In fact, with his musical talent, he could immediately identify the issue upon hearing, know exactly how to fix it.

Nie Qiao'er genuinely expressed, "Thank you, landlord brother. You helped me once again."

Lin Fan was so important in her life. Without Lin Fan, she wouldn't be where she is today.

"You're welcome," Lin Fan said with a smile, glancing at his Rolex, "The time is about right. The concert is about to start. I'll go to the restroom first."

Nie Qiao'er blushed, "Mm."

Lin Fan then turned and walked towards the restroom.

Once outside, he had to pass through a long corridor to reach the restroom. By this time, most of the guests were already in the venue, and it was rather quiet outside.

Suddenly, Lin Fan heard a scream from a nearby room. Someone cried out, "Mr. Gregory, what's wrong with you?"

Gregory? Isn't he the pianist performing tonight? What happened?

Lin Fan happened to be passing by, glanced into the room, and saw a middle-aged foreigner collapsed on the ground, motionless!