Wang Qian stood at the door for a few seconds, looking at Sophie, who was completely different from the one on the stage, and listening to Sophie's self-introduction. He felt as if he was in another world.
seem…
He missed a lot.
There is an illusion of being reborn again.
In his recent free time, he often thinks of Sophie.
Because after leaving the Juilliard School in New York, Sophie seemed to have disappeared.
Wang Qian would occasionally think of other people.
But he seemed to remember more about Sophie.
Maybe it’s because of the promise.
He agreed to let Sophie come to China.
He thought that Sophie might appear in his life soon.
He thought that there might be some trouble.
but.
He never thought that Sophie would appear in front of him at this time and in this identity!
The piano professor of magic sound
Of course, with Sophie's talent and ability, she is more than qualified to be a magic piano professor.
In fact, as long as Sophie nodded, any top music school in the world would invite her to give lectures and it would not be difficult to offer her the title of professor, including Sophie's alma mater, the Paris Conservatory of Music.
"Are you surprised?"
Sophie looked at the dazed Wang Qian and asked again, her face full of smiles and her eyes filled with watery emotions. After these days of accumulation and fermentation, the emotions became even more intense, as if they were going to devour Wang Qian.
Wang Qian came back to his senses, smiled, and nodded, saying, "It's a little unexpected. But it's more of a surprise. Come in!"
Sophie nodded, stretched her head to look inside, saw the busy figures in the kitchen, and asked softly, "Is it convenient?"
Wang Qian affirmed: "Of course it's convenient. Come in and sit down. I asked Xuerong to make an extra breakfast. Have you eaten yet?"
Sophie smiled: "Well, I haven't eaten yet. I just got up and came here. I haven't washed my face or brushed my teeth!"
After entering the room, Sophie went into the kitchen and greeted Qin Xuerong as if she was a good friend visiting.
Qin Xuerong was also surprised to see Sophie: "Wow, Sophie, I'm so glad to see you."
Wang Qian: "Sophie hasn't eaten yet, make some breakfast for her too."
Qin Xuerong: "Okay."
Sophie: "Let me help. I've learned a little bit about Chinese cooking recently."
Wang Qian looked at the two of them, turned around and walked out, leaving them to get along with each other. He sat in the living room again and answered a few questions from his parents.
Then, Jiang Yu, Murong Yue and Juliet also came over one after another.
Among the members of the band, only these three can appear by Wang Qian's side at any time.
Zhao Wei and He Fulin retired to the background after returning to China, temporarily left Wang Qian's band, and began to accept invitations from other singers, stars, and some bands. However, they still insisted on keeping their contracts with Wang Qian's Xuehong Entertainment, and still wanted to work under Wang Qian. If Wang Qian wanted to form a band to perform in the future, they would join Wang Qian as soon as possible.
After the performance in this world competition, Zhao Wei and He Fulin have become leading figures in the domestic rock field. It is not an exaggeration to say that they are rock giants second only to Wang Qian.
Even Ru Ke's band, which has been very popular recently, is still far behind Zhao Wei and He Fulin in the rock world.
The older generation of rock pioneers such as Cui Wenfeng may be a little older in terms of qualifications, but in terms of achievements and status, they are still far behind Zhao Wei and He Fulin, and are several levels lower than Wang Qian.
During his peak period, Cui Wenfeng was only a pioneer of Chinese rock and roll, but he did not achieve much in the world.
Juliet came to Wang Qian's side the day after he started practicing the symphony with the National Orchestra. She followed him closely every day and participated in every step of the symphony practice.
Every day, Juliet was in a state of excitement.
Although there is no piano in this symphony, the musical background and artistic depth of the symphony still benefited Juliet greatly and made her a big step forward in her understanding of musical art!
It also allowed Juliet to break away from the field of piano and look at music from the perspective of the entire musical art!
This is Juliet’s biggest gain recently.
As soon as she left the house, Juliet started to tidy up the house and clean it. She was very familiar with it and did it very skillfully.
Jiang Yu sat opposite Wang Qian and said, "The performance venue has been set up. Xiaoyue and I just checked again and there is no problem."
Wang Qian nodded: "Yes!"
Jiang Yu lowered his voice and said, "The school leaders received a notice this morning that several leaders will be present when you and the National Music Circle perform the symphony. They will leave after listening to the performance. Let us be mentally prepared in advance. However, we must not make it public in advance and make it known to everyone and cause a sensation."
Wang Qian smiled and said, "Are you sure?"
Wang Qian heard the news when he just started practicing the symphony, but he hadn't confirmed it yet.
Because they need to wait for the performers of the National Orchestra and many veteran artists to watch the performance and give their comments. Only after they are sure that it will be a success will they come to watch it live.
Otherwise, there would be no point in coming, and it would instead become a laughing stock in the world, increase the pressure on Wang Qian, and become a handle for some people at home and abroad to attack Wang Qian!
Jiang Yu nodded: "It's confirmed. Recently, several music masters have come to watch your rehearsals every day, and they will give you an evaluation and analysis after returning. The final result obtained yesterday was that as long as we don't make any mistakes in the performance, the chance of success will be more than 90%."
"My sister Xue Hong is well-informed. She told me yesterday that all the music masters in Beijing who watched your rehearsal gave you the highest praise."
"The reason why it's not 100% successful is that there's room for improvement, you know."
I understand. Before it succeeds, there will be no 100% prediction in the official assessment. This is to leave room for maneuver.
Therefore, being able to give a success rate of more than 90% in advance is already the limit.
Winter, winter, winter…
There was another knock on the door.
Juliet, who was mopping the floor, hurriedly said to Wang Qian, "Professor, my father is here and wants to talk to you and look at the painting. Do you want to see him?"
Juliet's father
Wang Qian had a good impression of Zhu Fenghe, and since he was already at the door, he couldn't chase him away, so he nodded and said, "Of course, I'll do it!"
The other party is Juliet's father, and he is Juliet's teacher, so they are peers. Moreover, Zhu Fenghe is a famous top music artist in England and the chief conductor of the Royal Orchestra. It is not an exaggeration to say that he is a representative figure in the field of music and art in England. His status and position are also enough for Wang Qian to go and greet him in person.
Moreover, Zhu Fenghe is Hua Xia's son-in-law and is very friendly to Hua Xia.
Wang Qian also likes to deal with such international friends.
Take Juliet and open the door yourself.
Zhu Feng was wearing a formal suit, and he was accompanied by a slightly plump middle-aged man and a middle-aged woman with golden hair and a more formal look. Both of them had the British temperament that Wang Qian was familiar with.
Seeing Wang Qian open the door, Zhu Fenghe shook hands with Wang Qian and said with a smile: "Professor Wang, sorry to bother you. I arrived yesterday and wanted to visit you. However, I heard from others that you were busy practicing your music, so I didn't go. Taking advantage of my free time this morning, I brought two friends from London to visit you."
"This is Mr. Beman. He has wanted to meet you for a long time, and he asked me to give him a place in the academy so that he can come and listen to your class. Of course, in fact, he is not a musician, he is the most famous collector in London! Yes, he has set his eyes on your work..."
Beiman smiled and was about to perform aristocratic etiquette, but when he saw Wang Qian extending his hand, he shook hands and said enthusiastically: "Hello, Professor Wang. You are the contemporary artist I admire most. Each of your works is an absolute work of art. There are many artworks from China in my collection room. I like Chinese culture very much. It is my honor to meet you."
Wang Qian looked at Berman and could see some differences between him and Reid in New York.
Red is more like a nouveau riche, while Berman is more like a nobleman.
certainly…
They are all essentially the same - robbers.
It’s just that one has gone through a longer period of history and disguised himself as a nobility, while the other is still at the wealthy stage.
Wang Qian was not impressed by Berman. He shook his hand gently and said with a faint smile, "Hello, thank you."
Beiman could feel Wang Qian's indifference towards him, but he didn't care and stood quietly beside Zhu Fenghe.
Zhu Fenghe introduced another middle-aged woman and said, "This is my cousin, Anna, who is now the director of the British Museum! She is the most knowledgeable person in our family and graduated from Cambridge University."
Anna looked like a fusion of academic and business elites. She extended her hand to Wang Qian and smiled, "Hello. Although I studied history before, I have never stopped playing the violin. I am also the first violinist in an amateur orchestra in London. I came here because I admired him. I want to get up close to the most talented music artist in the world."
“At the same time, I also want to see the cultural and arts festival, the works of the highest artistic achievement!”
Apparently, Anna is also interested in Wang Qian's works.
The British Museum houses many precious antiques and cultural relics from China, many of which are national treasures.
Wang Qian smiled at Anna indifferently, shook her hand gently and then let go: "That's just the hype of the outside media, it's nothing. Come in and sit down."
Juliet looked at her aunt Anna and Berman, who was also a relative of hers, in surprise. She didn't know that these two people had returned, otherwise she might not have agreed to bring them to see Wang Qian.
She knew that Wang Qian didn't like meeting these people.
At this time, Qin Xuerong and Sophie prepared breakfast and brought it over.
It was only then that everyone realized that Sophie had actually come and was making breakfast with Qin Xuerong
Several people looked at Sophie curiously, but no one said anything.
Sophie didn't say anything either. She just served food to Wang Qian as if no one else existed.
Wang Qian did not explain anything and said to Zhu Fenghe and the other two, "Professor Zhu, Ms. Anna, Mr. Berman, sorry, I have to eat first. Let Juliet and Jiang Yu show you what you are interested in."
Zhu Fenghe hurriedly apologized, "No, we should be the ones to apologize. We disturbed your breakfast. You should eat first. You will be very busy today. Let's go and see Professor Wang's work first."
Wang Qian nodded and waved to Juliet, Jiang Yu and Murong Yue, indicating that the three of them should take them to the study to see what they wanted to see.
A collector, that is, an antique dealer, and the director of the world's largest museum, it is self-evident what he wants to do by coming to Wang Qian.
Naturally, I want to see whether Wang Qian’s works are really as valuable as rumored by the outside world.
Juliet, Jiang Yu and Murong Yue acted as hosts and took Zhu Fenghe, Anna and Berman into the study.
There are several works hanging in the study, all of which were created by Wang Qian during his recent free time.
However, except for the picture of Mount Lushan Waterfall in the middle, the others are just a few random words written to relax, and they are all some of Wang Qian’s works that have been published, such as Yi Jian Mei, Jiang Chengzi, etc.!
Of course, he did not write the two ancient poems "Xia Ke Xing" and "Wang Yue" again.
Because he also hopes that these two works can be unique pieces.
These two works are also very meaningful and representative in Wang Qian's heart.
Therefore, Wang Qian does not want these two works to become cheap and widespread.
After watching Zhu Fenghe and his group walk into the study, Wang Qian waved to Qin Xuerong and Sophie, and sat down to have breakfast together.
Sophie was very natural, as if she was at home, and she and Qin Xuerong were like friends. They spoke English and a slightly strange Chinese, and Qin Xuerong temporarily played the role of Sophie's Chinese teacher.
Wang Qian looked calm and did not participate in the conversation between the two. While eating breakfast, he was thinking about today's lecture arrangements!
today!
There is no doubt that this will be the most important day in Wang Qian's life in this world.
Externally, it will face the whole world and the TV station will broadcast it live around the world.
Internally, China will also broadcast the event live across the country, and several leaders will be there to watch.
Therefore, Wang Qian cannot make any mistakes and must achieve complete success.
Meanwhile, after entering the study, Juliet whispered to her father, "You didn't say they were coming back!"
Zhu Fenghe said helplessly: "I just left the house and they came. They insisted on coming with me. I had no choice."
Well, Juliet had no choice but to accept it.
She knew that because of her mother, her father was not well-received in the family. If he was not in a high position in the field of music and art and was not needed to support the family, most people in the family would probably not associate with him.
Anna and Berman are both powerful factions within the family and usually have little contact with Zhu Fenghe.
Juliet also knew that her father would not have invited them in advance.
As soon as you walk into the study.
Anna and Berman stood in front of a wall covered with Wang Qian's works, looking carefully at the works on the wall.
Jiang Yu explained in a low voice: "The painting in the middle is the view of Mount Lu's waterfall! The words on the side were all casually written by Professor Wang in his spare time recently. He has been very busy recently and has no time or energy to focus on this."
Beiman stared at the painting and nodded, "Of course, I understand. In fact, this painting is enough. Even if Professor Wang never paints again in his life, this painting alone is enough to make him a unique master in the history of Chinese traditional painting."
"He is truly a genius! This painting is more perfect than the several Chinese paintings I have collected."