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Sun Yuqin furrowed her brows, clearly dissatisfied with Hanno's reaction at that moment.
"I thought you would be happy, considering you have been trying to please me all this time. If it weren't for your behavior, our families wouldn't have hastily arranged this engagement."
"But you dismiss my pursuit and flattery, and now you're only engaged to me because you can't resist your friends. Once you gain the ability, you'll break off the engagement. With how you're treating me, do you expect me to continue trying to win you over? I'm not that desperate." Hanno felt a sense of frustration as she realized she had become the unwilling fiancée in a story meant to highlight Sun Yuqin's deep feelings for the female lead, willing to do anything for her.
Sun Yuqin's frown deepened; she hadn't expected Hanno to know about her conversation with her friends. However, she quickly let it go and said, "Since you understand my thoughts, let's be open about it. I do intend to revisit the engagement in the future. Since you no longer like me, we can go our separate ways without interfering with each other. Once I gain influence in the Liu Family, we can dissolve the engagement."
Hanno scoffed derisively, "That's a great plan. Only someone as selfish and self-righteous as you, Sun Yuqin, could come up with that. You’re a man; breaking off the engagement won’t affect you. But have you considered how I will be ridiculed once the engagement is annulled?"
Sun Yuqin paused; she indeed hadn't thought about that.
"Since you don't like me anymore, why should we force ourselves together?"
"That's true," Hanno nodded, standing up and brushing off the petals from her dress. "Then good luck with that. I'll be waiting for you to come back regarding the engagement. When that time comes, I will agree without hesitation and won't drag it out wasting my youth."
With that, Hanno turned and left. Sun Yuqin watched her retreating figure, a flicker of confusion crossing her eyes; this fiancée of hers seemed different somehow.
Once Hanno returned to her room, she immediately began her training. In the interstellar world, strength was paramount. Originally, Han Yongxia had little potential in mental strength and couldn't endure hardships in physical training; thus, during the storyline, she only reached a level slightly above an ordinary person in physical skills—level six—falling short of the female lead's abilities. It was no wonder she was abandoned by the outstanding male lead. The male lead was already at level fourteen in physical skills and level ten in mental strength at a young age; reaching level fifteen could earn one the title of Master, making them one of the most powerful beings in the interstellar realm.
Fortunately, Han Yongxia had decent aptitude and possessed a Spiritual Root; Earth Qi had already recovered significantly compared to Earth, nearly catching up with the world of Flower Thousand Bones. As soon as Hanno began practicing her techniques, she easily entered a meditative state and by morning had reached the third layer of Qi training. From then on, Hanno practiced cultivation techniques at night while diligently improving her physical skills and mental strength during the day; her abilities increased at a visible rate. The Han family members marveled at Hanno finally showing ambition; they believed she was working hard to catch up with Sun Yuqin and sighed at love's great power, thinking they should have arranged Hanno's engagement with Sun Yuqin much earlier.
Hanno diligently studied this world's physical techniques and mental cultivation methods; although they couldn't compare to true cultivation techniques, they had their unique aspects. Physical skills and mental strength at level fifteen were equivalent to a Cultivator's Golden Core Stage; reaching level fifteen extended one's lifespan to five hundred years, earning them respect as Masters in society—often regarded even higher than national leaders and referred to as "Your Excellency." Achieving level ten in mental strength and physical skills equated to a Cultivator's Foundation Establishment Period; level eighteen corresponded to a Cultivator's Nascent Soul Stage where lifespan increased to one thousand years; level twenty represented Transcendence Stage with a lifespan of two thousand years. However, over thousands of years, only two individuals had reached level eighteen in physical skills and just one in mental strength; as for level twenty—that was merely legendary—no one had ever achieved it.
Hanno's strength grew rapidly. In just two years, she completed her foundation building, and both her physical skills and mental power reached level ten under the influence of True Essence. The effect was so remarkable that Hanno chose to conceal her true abilities, presenting herself as having physical skills at level six and mental power at level four. Even so, this surprised the Han family, especially considering that Han Yongxia had only reached level three in physical skills and level two in mental power by the age of twelve. In just two years, Hanno had doubled her progress, catching up with those who had been training for much longer. The head of the Han family, who initially viewed Hanno merely as a pawn for a marriage alliance with the Liu Family, began to regret the early engagement; otherwise, they could have nurtured Hanno to become one of the pillars of the Han family. What a pity...
On the other side of the planet, there was a young man who was also training like Hanno. He did not understand why a cultivation method completely different from the current system appeared in his mind, but he instinctively felt that this technique was incredibly useful to him and that he must keep it a secret from others. Thus, he secretly practiced this method and, like Hanno, concealed his true capabilities. However, even while hiding his talents, he was already quite exceptional; his speed in cultivating physical skills and mental power surpassed that of ordinary people. His excellence was comparable to Sun Yuqin, leading others to compare the two and bestow upon them the title of Star City Twin Talents.
Eight years passed in the blink of an eye. Hanno successfully formed her Nascent Soul, and both her physical skills and mental power surpassed level eighteen. However, she presented herself as having physical skills at level eleven and mental power at level nine. Although she could not match one of the Star City Twin Talents, Sun Yuqin, she was still remarkable among her peers. Instead of joining the military, Hanno entered an archaeological research institute, dedicating herself to the study and restoration of ancient cultures. She achieved significant accomplishments and gained a certain reputation in cultural and historical circles.
This decision was one that Hanno had contemplated for a long time. In the Interstellar Era, despite advanced technology, historical civilizations were neglected and forgotten, leaving people without roots. Hanno felt pained by the disappearance of Ancient Earth culture and resolved to revive it in the stars. As for the female protagonist before her crossing over, she was merely an underappreciated comedic star whose strengths lay in acting and singing; while she could transport elements from the twenty-first century, she struggled with deeper cultural aspects. For instance, when Chen Mu Yu attempted to adapt "Flower Boy" into an interstellar film, a scene where Shancai played the piano posed a significant challenge. Chen Mu Yu knew what a piano looked like but had no understanding of its internal structure. Consequently, during filming for this scene, the crew only created an exterior model of a piano for show while synthesizing music with a Light Brain.
"This is a piano?" Everyone at the Ancient Culture Research Institute gathered around the recently restored piano with excitement and admiration.
"It's beautiful!"
"Can I touch it?" A red-haired researcher looked at Hanno.
Hanno smiled and nodded. "Of course! We have mastered the manufacturing process for pianos; we can produce a second one or even a third... In the future, anyone who wants one will be able to own their own piano."
"That's fantastic!" The researchers cheered. "Once pianos hit the market, I will definitely buy one."
The red-haired researcher gently stroked the body and keys of the piano. When he pressed down slightly on a key, it produced a clear sound that startled him. He quickly withdrew his hand and looked at Hanno in confusion.
Hanno reassured him lightly: "It's alright; that's just how pianos work. Didn't you read about it in the materials?"
The red-haired researcher chuckled nervously. "I know that much, but I was afraid I might press too hard and break it."
"Not that fragile," Hanno said with a smile as he watched everyone treat the piano with such caution. "How about I play a piece for you all?"
"Sure!" The researchers immediately applauded in support, clearing a space in front of the piano for Hanno.
Hanno had someone bring a stool and sat down at the piano. Placing his hands on the keys, he took a deep breath and began to play. The left hand provided a classic ten-note accompaniment, while the right hand executed a long descending glissando. A beautiful and melodious piano piece flowed from Hanno's fingers. He was playing Richard Clayderman's classic piano piece "Ballade pour Adeline." The music was distant and profound yet not sorrowful; it carried a sense of longing but also offered tranquility and boundless imagination. No matter the emotional state one found themselves in, listening to this piece always evoked a feeling of soaring and gazing upward… Everyone in the research institute was captivated, including several guests who had come to conduct business, all entranced by the exquisite piano performance.
Among them was one person who seemed dazed, not because of the beautiful music—after all, she had heard it in her past life—but because she realized that the crew was struggling with the piano issue, and unexpectedly, a visit to the Ancient Culture Research Institute could resolve it. Indeed, she could confirm that this sound was unique to the piano and not synthesized by Light Brain. This was truly the Ancient Culture Research Institute; not only had they restored the piano, but they could also play such beautiful music. Chen Mu Yu was well-versed in twenty-first-century songs but had limited exposure to classical piano pieces. Although she knew of Richard Clayderman and was familiar with "Ballade pour Adeline," she hadn't listened to many other piano works.
As the performance concluded, an unusual silence enveloped the room. After a long pause, enthusiastic applause erupted; every researcher was flushed with excitement, clapping vigorously.
"That was amazing, Dr. Han! Did you compose that piece?" a red-clad researcher asked in admiration.
"No!" Hanno stood up and replied. "This is a piano piece composed and performed by a pianist named Richard Clayderman over two thousand years ago, titled 'Ballade pour Adeline.' I discovered it while organizing European cultural artifacts from Earth. The piano is originally a classical instrument from Europe, where there are many pianists. For Richard Clayderman to stand out among so many talented pianists speaks volumes about his remarkable talent and skill."
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