On such a desolate and cold winter night, even the streets of B City, which were crowded with people during the day, were now empty, with only a few cars speeding through the streets, and soon disappeared into the desolate cold wind.
The security of this high-end community is still good, and there is a special security system at the entrance, so that idlers and others cannot enter at will. Although it was said to be a high-end apartment, there were actually only three buildings, and Qi Mu lived on the 26th floor of the last building.
There are only 27 floors in this building. Qi Mu recently learned that the entire 27th floor had been bought by Min Chen alone, and it was connected to the 26th floor downstairs, forming a different double-storey villa. It can be said that on the top two floors, except for his single apartment, which was bought before Min Chen, everything else was already the property of this man.
At this moment, most of the lights on the two floors were almost out, and only a dim warm light shone in Qi Mu's small apartment. After Qi Mu had packed up the things on the table, Min Chen didn't leave immediately, he looked at the oil paintings that Qi Mu hung on the wall, fascinated.
When Qi Mu finished collecting things, he looked up and saw Min Chen staring at an oil painting, he stepped forward and looked at it for a while, then smiled: "I bought these paintings from a small gallery in city B before. After coming down, the painter's style is very good, very Repin's feeling, very vivid and vivid."
While speaking, Qi Mu pointed to a picture of the autumn harvest in a wheat field next to him, his light-colored eyes curled up, and said, "This autumn harvest picture is very similar to one of Repin's early works, although it is not as radical and profound as Repin, But there is also a bit of charm. I remember that Repin's painting is now hanging in the first rehearsal hall of the Geneva Conservatory of Music, and it is treasured."
Originally, Min Chen was looking at this work carefully. After listening to Qi Mu's words, his deep and dark eyes narrowed slightly. Just when Qi Mu was about to introduce the second work to him, he suddenly seemed to be casual. He asked, "Is there this work at the Geneva Academy? When I went to the graduation concert there last year, I didn't seem to see it."
When suddenly asked a question, Qi Mu replied subconsciously, "Yes, could it be said that it has been put away in recent years? It's also possible, after all, Professor Deville is interested in that painting..." Qi Mu's voice suddenly stopped, and he suddenly felt There was a blockage in his throat, as if he realized that there was something wrong with what he said just now.
After a long time, he said with a smile: "I also heard that Professor Deville Carter of the Geneva Conservatory of Music has a collection of that painting, and I am also very interested in that painting. I heard it from my mother when I was a child, and she went to I seem to have visited that painting when I was at the Geneva Academy."
In the original owner's memory, Qi's mother did attend a concert at the Geneva Academy when she was young, so what Qi Mu said was not a lie. As for whether Mother Qi has seen that painting... Qi Mu really doesn't know at all.
Qi Mu reacted to his leaked words in a very short time. If such an incident happened to Du Sheng or Zheng Weiqiao, they might be a little surprised, but after listening to Qi Mu's explanation, they could also accept.
If it is Tan Zhenghui, he may feel some doubts, but he will not think about it any more.
However, the person standing in front of Qi Mu at this moment... is Min Chen.
Qi Mu still put a lot of thought into decorating this small apartment, and used spotlights to brighten the paintings. At this time, the white light diffusely reflected on the handsome face of the man from one side. The deep facial features appear more three-dimensional.
Min Chen only felt a flash of light in his mind, but when he wanted to arrest it, it had already disappeared. He narrowed his eyes slightly. After a long time, he gave a soft "um" and said, "If you want to know, you can ask Daniel to take a look at the Geneva Academy. Berlin is not far from Geneva..."
Seeing that the other party didn't seem to be suspicious, Qi Mu's heart was slightly relieved, he shook his head and said, "Don't be so troublesome, it's not a big deal." After a pause, Qi Mu smiled and changed the subject: "By the way, today I'm really sorry I didn't tell you in advance that it was such an easy meal, maybe... let you down."
Qi Mu could imagine that the Christmas Eve of Bertram's family could not be just a simple eight dishes and one soup.
Min Chen stared at Qi Mu with deep and profound eyes for a while, and after a while, he shook his head and said, "Your cooking is very good, I didn't know you were so good at cooking Chinese dishes."
Qi Mu smiled and said: "I learned it from my parents before. They are very keen on Chinese cuisine. I'm very happy that you like me. I'm really grateful for what you did when you were in Hong Kong City... Did you say something to Mr. Swell at the time? He was very kind to me during the rehearsal."
As an excellent man who never left his name for good deeds, Min Chen shook his head lightly and asked, "I didn't do anything special, didn't you say that Swell has a very good temper?"
In fact, Qi Mu had already learned from Mr. Swell that the man in front of him had already recommended him in front of Swell, but... He still refused to admit it. That's probably some kind of... humility
After thinking about it, Qi Mu no longer bothered about this issue: "All in all, I really thank you for taking care of me in Hong Kong City."
"I'm just repaying you."
Qi Mu: "?"
Min Chen's tone was calm and his face was calm: "I will repay you for helping me fight bugs."
"… "
This is only a single apartment of 40 to 50 square meters. Even if it is decorated more beautifully, there is nothing to visit after ten minutes of appreciation. At this time, it was still some time before midnight. Qi Mu knew that for many Western families with strong traditional consciousness, it was very important to watch the zero o'clock on Christmas Eve together.
Although he personally has no interest in the vigil, but when he thinks that the other party will go back to the house of hundreds of square meters alone and wait alone for twelve o'clock... Qi Mu shook his head, and finally He sighed softly.
Since the other party has helped me so much, I need to repay more... What's the harm
"Actually, before you knocked on my door that day, I didn't even know that you lived next door." Qi Mu poured a glass of warm water from the thermos, handed it to Min Chen, and continued, "I didn't expect to know after so long. Who lives next door is really funny."
Min Chen found the cup of warm water and said, "I don't seem to hear the sound of the piano coming from next door."
Qi Mu was stunned when he heard the words, and then said, "I practice the piano in the piano room every day. In order to prevent disturbing the neighbors, I deliberately changed the material with better sound insulation effect." After a pause, Qi Mu said again in surprise. : "But I only practice for a few hours a day, and I don't seem to hear... Is there a piano next door?"
Qi Mu can remember that when he entered the next room before, he had seen a beautiful black Steinway piano standing proudly in front of the huge French window next to Min Chen's living room.
A man who didn't even have one hour of piano practice time every day heard this, his face turned dark at first, and after a long time, he coughed softly and said, "Probably when you were practicing the piano... I also You're practicing the piano."
Qi Mu nodded in understanding.
Min Chen's eyes darkened, and he quickly changed the subject: "I didn't see your piano room before."
Qi Mu was a little stunned when he heard the words, and then smiled: "It's not a beautiful place, it's just an ordinary piano room." After speaking, he enthusiastically led the guests to the piano room, and Qi Mu opened the door and turned on the light. , a simple and simple piano room appeared in front of him, he said: "I don't have high requirements for the piano room, so the decoration is also a bit ordinary."
Min Chen nodded slightly, his eyes circled around the piano room, and finally landed on the piano case on the table. "Do you know Paganini's lla?"
Qi Mu replied subconsciously: "Well, I have practiced Paganini's music for a while before."
"I like this piece very much, can I… listen to you play it again?"
Hearing this suddenly, Qi Mu turned his head to look at the man beside him in astonishment. Seeing that Min Chen was looking down at him, his eyes were deep and focused, with a hint of request, which made Qi Mu a little shocked.
For any violinist, if he can make Min Chen take the initiative to ask to listen to his performance, it is definitely a very honorable thing. Compared with other music masters, Min Chen is really a very indifferent person. There are very few musicians who actively generate curiosity, but all of them... Later, they became famous musicians.
Bai Ai's current principal violinist Ke Doli is the only violinist who is interested in Min Chen and actively wants to listen to him.
And now, there is a second one.
Without a trace of fear, Qi Mu raised the corners of his lips confidently and smiled, and the look full of ambition made the young man's already good-looking face even more dazzling.
He nodded earnestly and said firmly, "Okay."
Take out the violin, wipe the rosin a little, and play directly off the score.
All this was done very smoothly, like flowing water, and the brisk and gorgeous tones flowed out of the sound hole of the violin. This song "lla" translated into Chinese is "The Bell", but it also has a unique translation name - "The Bell of the Emperor".
Most of this piece is a brisk skipping sound. Even if it is placed in a Paganini piece, it is quite difficult. Many violinists cannot control it well. Therefore, when Min Chen proposed this piece at the beginning, In fact, it also gave Qi Mu a challenge.
However, this song is one of Qi Mu's best and favorite songs in his previous life.
At the graduation concert of the Geneva Academy, Qi Mu played this "The Bell", which became his final gift. He even played the "Bells" in several of his later auditions for the Vienna Symphony Orchestra.
The meaning of this song to Qi Mu is really very important, even one of the five songs in the album he recorded alone in his previous life.
In the quiet piano room, the cheerful music can't wait to jump out from under the bow, and every note dances in the air, breaking the silent atmosphere of the room, as if wanting to render this place a happy and happy place. of the ocean.
As early as when he pulled out the first sound, Qi Mu was completely immersed in the world of music. Every pressing of the strings, every beating of the bow, has long been engraved in his memory. When he pulled out the familiar rhythm, he seemed to return to the one who came downstairs to the Vienna Symphony Orchestra with a piano case on his back. early morning.
If the interview is not successful, the only thing left is to leave Vienna.
The young man's fair and slender fingers pressed back and forth on the four thin strings. The speed of the fingers was too fast, and sometimes it was dizzying, and he could only barely hear the beautiful and moving music with his ears.
He was probably too immersed in the music to extricate himself. Qi Mu didn't realize that when he had just played for less than a minute, the man sitting in front of him and listening had completely stiffened his body, with a look of disbelief. looking at him.
The long and narrow phoenix eyes widened slightly, and Min Chen's fingers trembled slightly.
Daniel has been with this man for more than ten years, but if he were to see what Min Chen looked like at the moment, he would definitely be surprised and blurted out: "My God, Min, is it the end of the world? Why are you so surprised? !"
In the music that lasted for more than nine minutes, Min Chen's excellent ear ability allowed him to capture every note thoroughly even when he was in a terrified mood.
Every movement of the fingers on the strings, every jump of the bow, every note is so familiar, and when they come together, they form a unique song that belongs only to Qi Mu— "La Campanella".
This is also a song that belongs only to Lu Ziwen... "La Campanella".