The bright and dazzling light of the setting sun infects the vast expanse of the sky into a colorful appearance. In the middle of the seventh small square from the entrance of the music festival town, on the side of the marble celebrity column, a handsome and elegant man is hanging down. He stared at the stunned white man calmly and indifferently.
There were not a lot of people gathered in the square, but at this moment, almost everyone could only hear their own breathing, other than the rustling wind in the autumn.
The white man's forehead had been covered with a fine layer of sweat for some time, and he couldn't even utter a word with his mouth open. The scene was so stagnant, Min Chen didn't need to speak, just a casual glance, which put a lot of pressure on the man.
"Mommy, this person and that person look alike!"
Suddenly, a clear and loud child's voice came from nowhere, and I saw a little girl like a doll raising her little finger and pointing to the photo on the celebrity column. But they saw in the photo that the man waving the baton was Min Chen who was standing in front of them alive
In an instant, there was an uproar in the square.
In fact, many musicians present already recognized Min Chen's identity the moment he revealed his identity. At this time, those who were surprised and excited were all more amateur music lovers.
Everyone knows what kind of honor it is to have their name engraved on the celebrity column. At least among the music masters in the world today, only three people have been carved on these celebrity columns and placed at the core of the music festival. The location is admirable.
Now, a master of living, living and living is actually standing in front of them!
Moreover, this person... is Min Chen! ! !
How does it feel when a world-class music master appears in front of you? Just ask any music lover present and they will tell you without hesitation: "Have you ever had a first love? It's when your first love goddess/male goddess reaches out and tells you - let's be together. Yes, that's the excitement Okay!!!"
Due to Min Chen's sudden appearance, this time New Love's recruitment competition ended temporarily. Qi Mu and Min Chen were invited by the officials to the concert hall for the audition competition, and the white man had already run into the crowd in a sullen manner, and those with sharp eyes could still see that he was "accidentally stepped on" by many Chinese people. several feet."
China's classical music is a little behind that of the West, but China's music has gradually risen over the years. Even Daniel Duke recently bluntly said in "themusicking" that his trip to China was very shocking. A first-class symphony.
Of course, racial discrimination still exists in the hearts of some extremists, which is why today's scene is here.
The staff member who registered the information for Qi Mu kept apologizing to him while lowering his head to write, while Qi Mu politely smiled and shook his head. The appearance of such extreme tourists is not the official fault of the music festival, and it is impossible for them to investigate the identity information of every tourist, let alone their beliefs.
When Qi Mu was registering his information, Min Chen casually stood at the door of the concert hall, quietly looking at the heads of people gradually gathering in the square in the distance.
When they learned that Auston Bertram had also come to the music festival and was located in this small square, countless music fans gathered from all around the town and wanted to meet their idols.
Once these calm and calm classical music fans in the past become crazy, they are no less than the fans of Oppa. Of course, they at least knew how to maintain some discipline and order, and after discovering that Min Chen had already left with the official staff of the music festival, they parted angrily.
Qi Mu quickly filled in the information, and he walked beside Min Chen with the piano case.
The sunglasses that were used to cover his face had already been casually clipped to the collar of his coat by its owner. Min Chen narrowed his eyes and looked at the tourists gradually dispersing in the square, his brows furrowed, not knowing what he was thinking.
Qi Mu sighed softly and said, "I thought you couldn't reveal your identity. What happened today... is really thanks to you. In fact, you don't have to show up to teach that person a lesson. I can handle this too." Although it will be a bit more troublesome, it will not achieve the good effect of "a world-class music master from China standing directly in front of the other party".
Hearing Qi Mu's guilty words, Min Chen shook his head slightly and said calmly, "It's not impossible, it's just not necessary. But since it's necessary, it's not a big deal to expose..."
Seeing the other party's calm and fearless appearance, Qi Mu couldn't help but hooked his lips and said with a smile, "I always feel that this is definitely a big deal for Mr. Daniel."
Min Chen: "..."
Qi Mu and Min Chen just said a few words here, and before they were about to leave the concert hall, they suddenly saw a brown-haired man walking towards here with a smile, and he shouted happily, "Auston, I didn't expect it to be you! It's been a long time!"
Qi Mu turned around and saw that Mr. Swell was walking towards them with a smile. Before he could understand what the phrase "it's really you" meant, Mr. Swell had already shook hands with Min Chen and explained with a smile, "When Qi Mu performed that "Legend of the Rhine" before, I feel a little familiar." After speaking, Mr. Swell looked at Qi Mu who was confused, and said, "I thought about it for a while after you left, and finally remembered that after the concert in the Berlin Woods a few years ago, Auston has also talked about the idea of a 'transition between opera and symphony'."
Mr. Swell's gentle and kind eyes passed over Qi Mu's body, and he turned to look at Min Chen, who was still calm, and said helplessly: "Auston, we haven't seen each other for a long time, since you are here, Why don't you say a word?"
Regarding the old friend, who has always been good-natured and kind-hearted, Min Chen's stern expression finally softened, he said, "Daniel doesn't allow me to go out to meet people." After a pause, he He added: "It was Daniel's fault."
Qi Mu: "..."
Mr. Swell obviously knew this very good-looking guy very well: "Yes, I know, it's all Daniel's fault, and it has nothing to do with you." After he finished speaking, he sighed helplessly and said: " It's a pity, if I had known you were there earlier, I could have introduced a friend to you."
Qi Mu was stunned for a moment when he heard the words, and looked at Mr. Swell in surprise.
The latter also noticed his gaze, Mr. Swell smiled gently, looked at Qi Mu and said, "That friend, like you, has a high talent and attainment in the violin, and he is older than you. Some. He left with the band after the show the other day, and when we met he told me he admired Auston's music a lot."
Hearing this, Min Chen didn't react at all. There are many music fans who come to pay respect to Bai Ai after his performance every year, and even professional musicians directly use his music as the whole repertoire of their personal concerts to show their respect to him.
But Qi Mu was a little curious, he asked with a smile, "Orchestra? Is that violinist also a member of the orchestra?"
Master Swell nodded and said, "He is currently the principal violinist of the Montreal Symphony Orchestra. He was only promoted from the position of assistant principal last year, and his name is Klein."
Hearing this, Qi Mu was stunned for a moment, and he turned his head to look at Min Chen in astonishment. It happened that the latter also turned to look at him, and the two looked at each other for a moment, but neither spoke.
Seeing this, Mr. Swell was stunned for a while, and suddenly thought: "Could it be that...you went to that concert in Montreal?"
Qi Mu nodded helplessly.
Mr. Swell had no choice but to laugh and cry: "That's really a joke of God. If Klein knew that someone he had always admired was sitting in the seat and listening to his performance, he would definitely be very excited."
Unexpectedly, Qi Mu raised his hand unbearably, hesitated for a moment, and then said in a low voice, "Actually... we went a little late that day, and we ended up standing in the concert hall and listening to the whole concert."
Swell: "..."
He could even imagine how embarrassed Klein would be when he knew that his idol was actually standing in the music hall and listening to his performance!
After Qi Mu and Mr. Swell exchanged a few more words, Mr. Swell explained the rehearsal plan for the next few days to Qi Mu in detail, and there was nothing to talk about. Before leaving, Qi Mu went to the New Love Rehearsal Hall to collect her own score and get acquainted with the orchestra members, while Min Chen and Swell stayed in the concert hall.
In the huge concert hall, only the sound of the wind whistling through the window, it was very quiet. There was only one lighting lamp in the whole hall. The lighting lamp with extremely high wattage illuminated the center of the stage. The place where Min Chen was standing was still a little dark.
Mr. Swell smiled and looked at the heads of people walking slowly outside the window, and suddenly said casually, "Min, I always thought... you are not a helpful guy."
For this sudden remark, Min Chen didn't even move his brows, he still lowered his eyes, and replied calmly, "I'm very kind."
Mr. Swell suddenly laughed: "Look, you didn't even believe what Qi Mu just said. But when Qi Mu performed the "Legend of the Rhine" today, although I thought of you, I didn't expect it to be true. It's you. You really... don't seem like someone who is keen to help the younger generation."
Min Chen is indifferent by nature, and is not very interested in getting to know each other and building connections. Daniel also knows this, or in other words, no one in this circle does not know this: this man is disdainful and lazy to do things that have nothing to do with him, so everyone understands—
I would rather invite Daniel Duke for a cup of coffee than give Min Chen a gift.
He will make you afraid to give gifts in your next life.
"I have support... Qi Mu?"
Mr. Swell nodded heavily: "Yes." After speaking, he smiled again: "But he really has a very good talent. I can understand your feeling of cherishing talent."
Under the dim light of the concert hall, half of the man's stern face fell into the shadows, making it difficult for people to see clearly. I saw Min Chen slightly pursed his thin lips, and after a long time, he said, "No, actually, you don't understand."
Swell was taken aback: "What?"
Min Chen raised his eyes, and a smile flashed in his deep pupils: "Qi Mu is the most suitable candidate for this small event that you were forced to agree to. Definitely not better than him."
Mr. Swell froze for a moment, then stopped talking.
This time, New Love is indeed launching this event to cooperate with the music festival. Such an event has rich rewards - performing on the same stage with New Love, this reward seems like a pie in the sky, but in fact, how can there be such a thing? How many good things can I pick up for you anywhere
In case there is really no candidate who can play with the orchestra, the music festival officials have already prepared a replacement and directly let him participate in the recruitment competition. As long as he becomes the winner at the end, the event can be successfully concluded.
But when Mr. Swell heard Qi Mu's performance, he rejected the plan.
But now, Min Chen mentioned it bluntly.
But Mr. Swell disagreed with what Min Chen said that "the substitute will never be better than Qi Mu". The replacement is the assistant principal who will be signed by the New York Philharmonic next year. He is very popular in the United States, and his violin level is also very good.
As if to detect Swell's inner dissatisfaction, Min Chen put his index finger between his lips and gave a soft "shh", then looked straight ahead, snapped his fingers quickly, and said at the same time, "What tone is it? Qi Mu?"
Mr. Swell looked in the direction of Min Chen's line of sight in surprise, and saw that the handsome and handsome young man had returned to the concert hall at some point. Hearing Min Chen's sudden question, he couldn't help laughing and crying: "re in g." His tone was relaxed and casual, as if he just said it casually.
Seeing the young man getting closer and closer, Mr. Swell's eyes widened in shock, and his heart was full of horror, but he heard a low male voice from the side: "Look, he not only has the talent of the violin, but also has The conductor's talent, and he is definitely more serious and diligent than you think. So, want to successfully assemble a piece in three days... "
"Shouldn't such a person be exactly what you need most?"