Maestro Qin Wu's two students visibly trembled.
They looked like they wanted to vanish.
Their earlier righteous confidence had turned into panic, because they knew what this meant.
In a single moment, Maestro De Luca had crushed not only their arrogance, but also their future prospects. Any dream of studying abroad, of joining international competitions, of earning respect in European music circles… was now in danger.
Their knees went weak.
They tried to quietly leave their seats, hoping to escape unnoticed.
But before they could even take two steps, several Black Stars blocked them like a human wall. Studio security also moved in, surrounding them.
Their escape was cut off.
They were trapped.
And the maestro's voice continued mercilessly.
"I am here to confirm," Maestro De Luca said, his voice firm, "that Elena Zhang performed with me at my orchestra concert in Germany."
The studio erupted into shocked murmurs.
The Black Stars clapped wildly, some of them standing up.
