The bar's lighting was relatively dim. Aside from the stage, everything else was lit in dark tones, mainly to protect the guests' privacy.
With the partitions blocking the view as well, most people could only hear Si Lingxi's voice without seeing what she looked like.
And although Si Lingxi's cold voice was quite pleasant, it also easily made people think of the sort of older woman who was jealous of young girls.
Only the guests at the two closest tables saw Si Lingxi's appearance when they looked up.
A head of glossy, silky black hair, a tall figure, cool phoenix eyes, alluring red lips, and a peerlessly beautiful face—even while seated, she radiated the aura of an icy, commanding beauty.
With someone like her, it was already fortunate if others did not envy her. She would never envy anyone else! Thus, no one at the two closest tables spoke up in agreement. Instead, they whispered among themselves.
"So beautiful!"
"She's a stunning beauty!"
"Maybe she really thinks it isn't good."
"Don't jump to conclusions."
The crowd below buzzed like a swarm, and the bar owner hurried onto the stage to smooth things over.
"I'm sorry! I'm sorry! It's this young lady's first time performing here today. Perhaps the piece she chose doesn't quite suit the atmosphere of the venue..."
"The young lady played very well!"
"Boss, don't try to smooth things over. The young lady played quite well, and the piece was perfectly suitable. We found it very comfortable to listen to."
"Such nitpicking. If you want to hear a master perform, go to the National Grand Theatre!"
Just then, a clear voice suppressed the many others. "Sorry, my girlfriend has rather high standards for classical music. Perhaps she wasn't very polite in her wording, but she meant no harm.