King of Classical Music 102

They were a match made in heaven.

That sentence suddenly flashed through Zheng Wei Qiao’s mind.

It wasn’t because of their appearance or background. When these two sat together, Zheng Wei Qiao felt the two were in their own world, and no one else deserved to enter that space.

That night, Min Chen, Qi Mu, Zheng Wei Qiao, and his wife parted in front of the cafe.

Zheng Wei Qiao still couldn’t bring himself from the shock. It was Zhao Yue who blessed them with a smile and gave them suggestions for their future. She also apologized for her husband, who couldn’t turn his head.

Farrell’s house was a few kilometers from the opera house, but the thought didn’t seem to occur to Qi Mu as the idea to take the subway didn’t even occur to him. Instead, he walked the quiet street hand-in-hand with the man beside him.

The moonlight descended upon them while Qi Mu spoke in a quiet voice, and Min Chen listened attentively.

Over the past two weeks, he was ignored by Qi Mu, Farrell and Jenny had taken matters into their own hands and spoken well of him using words like β€œgentle, talented, and trustworthy.” Min Chen pondered carefully for a moment then said, β€œI need to thank them?”

Qi Mu: β€œWhat?”

Min Chen replied with a smile in his eyes, β€œNeed to thank them. . . for letting you get to know the real me.”

Qi Mi: β€œ. . . What about your face?”

Min Chen’s lips curled, and he chuckled without replying.

When they arrived at Farrell’s house, Qi Mu suddenly remembered, β€œDidn’t you say you wanted to visit Mr. Farrell and Mrs. Audrey tonight? Do you want to go upstairs with me?”

But Min Chen shook his head, β€œI haven’t told Mrs. Audrey yet. I’ll call and visit tomorrow.”

β€œ. . .”

After a moment of silence, Qi Mu feigned anger, β€œYou lied to me?”

In response, Min Chen raised an eyebrow. β€œNo, I want to bring a gift to express my sincerity.”

Qi Mu was startled: β€œWhat does that mean?”

Qi Mu knew that Min Chen and Mr. Farrell had known each other for over a decade. They had a good relationship and were familiar with each other. During the duration of his stay here, Mrs. Audrey found out he knew Min Chen and even saidβ€”β€”

β€œI don’t know when Auston will have the time to come again. He’s such a polite boy.”

So, even if Min Chen went upstairs right now, empty-handed, the couple wouldn’t be angry and would welcome him with open arms instead.

Min Chen coughed softly twice and said, β€œI need to bring gifts and deliver a card in advance. Because. . .” He halted abruptly, and Qi Mu looked at him even more doubtfully.

Min Chen looked at Qi Mu. β€œBecause I want to thank Mr. Farrell and Mrs. Audrey for taking care of my lover.”

Min Chen deliberately emphasized the words β€œmy lover,” making the youth’s fair cheeks bloom red. Qi Mu’s face was hot, and to prevent this abominable guy from seeing them, he turned his face away.

Mr. Farrell’s house was on the banks of the Elbe River. The wind blew over the lake, and the silver moonlight sparkled on its surface. As he turned sideways, Qi Mu happened to stand facing the wind. And so the damp evening wind quickly messed up his hair.

Even so, Qi Mu was determined not to face the man again.

Although neither of them spoke, Min Chen wasn’t embarrassed at all. He just watched the young man who stubbornly faced the other way, and a sentence flashed through his mindβ€”β€”

Was this shyness?

No, not shyness, because. . .

His hand wasn’t shaken off yet.

Min Chen wasn’t left to wait for long. The youth beside him whispered, β€œYes, thank you for being so respectful to Zheng-ge just now, for his. . . Well, for not being angry with his misunderstanding.” Qi Mu still remembered clearly that he’d laughed out loud when he saw Min Chen covered in lily petals like steamed bread.

Min Chen held Qi Mu’s hand even more tightly and whispered, β€œI respect him a lot because he takes care of you. He’s very good to you.”

Qi Mu realized he should have taken his hand from the man’s grip, but no matter what he did, Min Chen’s fingers had turned into the world’s strongest lock.

In the end, he simply accepted the reality. He turned around and hummed, β€œWhat you said to Zheng-ge just now. . .That was pretty good. . .” His voice slowly lowered and eventually became as low as a mosquito’s buzz.

With a voice so faint mixed with the wind, it was almost inaudible. However, the person standing before Qi Mu was Min Chen. The young man’s voice reached his ears, softening his indifferent face.

Min Chen hummed as a reply: β€œI don’t only speak well. Later. . . I will also do so well.”

Qi Mu’s heart warmed, and he immediately realized the difference between themβ€”β€”

The man’s face was definitely thicker than the Great Wall!

A muffled squeak came from his throat, and Qi Mu suddenly remembered, β€œHow did you know I would exit from that door today? I went to the Semperoper in advance and searched for ages for that door. How did you get there faster than I did?”

Min Chen smiled slightly, β€œHow many times have you been to Semperoper?”

Qi Mu replied honestly, β€œToday is. . . the second time. The orchestra held the rehearsal at Semperoper yesterday, so that was the first.” After a pause, Qi Mu added, β€œAs I told you in Hong Kong last year, I rarely listen to opera.”

Min Chen nodded slightly and spread his hands helplessly. β€œSince that is the case. . . Then why do you think you know the Semperoper better than I do?”

Qi Mu: β€œ. . .”

β€œAfter the opera ended, I waited at the front entrance for two minutes. Then I suddenly realized. . . How could someone so hellbent on avoiding me for half a month suddenly be okay with seeing me? So I waited for another three minutes until Farrell came out.”

Under the European street lamp, the blurry yellow light shone down on the two, creating ambiguously entangled shadows. Qi Mu raised his head, an ominous foreboding emerging in his heart, β€œ. . . So, you ran into Mr. Farrell?”

Min Chen nodded, β€œWell, before I could go over to him and speak, he asked me in surpriseβ€”β€” β€˜You’re still waiting for Angel, Auston? Oh, you need to have a good talk with him, but you can’t abduct my Little Angel tonight, or you will have to answer to Audrey!’”

Qi Mu: β€œ. . .”

β€œAnd so, since Farrell said you would talk to me tonight, despite me getting hung up on again this afternoon, I realized that. . .You were probably going to hide again.”

Qi Mu was somewhat unconvinced by this, β€œBut that side door wasn’t the only exit. Why were you waiting for me there? I might have gone through the backdoor after all.”

Min Chen casually raised his eyebrows. β€œWould you go through the back door?”

β€œ. . .No.” Because it wasn’t hidden enough.

Amusement flashed through Min Chen’s eyes at the younger man’s withered appearance, but he maintained a calm and collected expression. He nodded gently, his voice mellow as a cello, β€œSo I went to the more hidden door and waited for another three minutes. . . And there you were.”

Qi Mu: β€œ. . .”

Qi Mu finally understood the meaning of β€œto make a fool of oneself” today.

It was a bit late after all, and Qi Mu was worried Farrell would fret if he went back any later. So after they exchanged a few more words, he decided to hurry upstairs to not worry Farrell and Audrey.

But just as he was about to turn and leave, when he had only taken a single step, he was dragged back by the hand in the man’s tight grasp.

Qi Mu turned around, not knowing whether to laugh or cry at the suddenly stubborn guy. β€œWell, it’s almost 12. I’m sure Mrs. Audrey will worry if I don’t return now, Min Chen.”

Min Chen’s grip gradually loosened, but just as Qi Mu thought the man was going to let him go, he was suddenly pulled forward without warning and collided with the man’s chest.

Qi Mu’s eyes flew wide, but before he could say anything, a low, magnetic voice echoed in his ear, β€œDon’t move. There are bugs.”

Qi Mu automatically froze then he remembered: β€œWait a minute, are you not afraid of bugs. . .”

His voice stopped abruptly when he felt a warm touch to his forehead. Qi Mu froze on the spot. When he realized what it was, he looked up, and his eyes met a distant, hidden, and deep gaze.

Min Chen stared at the person in front of him for a long while in silence. β€œWell, I was mistaken.”

Qi Mu: β€œ. . .”

When Qi Mu went upstairs with his violin case, he didn’t know the handsome, indifferent-looking man stood under the streetlamp and watched his figure disappear around the corner of the stairs.

After a while, the man raised his hand and touched his lips as if he could still feel the wonderful sensationβ™ͺ even now.

. . .Well, it wouldn’t be on the forehead next time.

Translator(s): Kuro
Editor(s): Empress, Ayn, Bet

Kuro:

It’s my birrtthhhdaaaayyyyy

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Aastha
Aastha
September 16, 2019 1:33 pm

Happy Birthday!!!! And thank you for the chapter!! I hope you have a great day!!!!

Hera-chan
Hera-chan
September 16, 2019 1:33 pm

Happy birthday βœ§β—(⁰▿⁰)β—œβœ§
Thanks for the chapter~

Blood
Blood
September 16, 2019 1:56 pm

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Enjoy your day very much ❀

Blood
Blood
September 16, 2019 1:56 pm
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P.S Thanks for the chapter! ^ ^

brunaoabernardino
September 16, 2019 2:29 pm

Happy Birthday!!! (぀≧▽≦)぀/(≧ x ≦)οΌΌ

And thanks for the chapter!

Anjiii
Anjiii
September 16, 2019 3:17 pm

Ahhhh, I started reading this yesterday and finished up to here! It’s amazing and just so perfect. The romance, the music, the friendships, and your translation, thank you so much! And Happy Birthday! May your birthday be a beautiful day today. Mine is tomorrow~~ September birthdays!!!! β™₯

eclechan
eclechan
September 16, 2019 9:55 pm

Β‘Feliz cumpleaΓ±os!

Ahhhh hermoso, umu esperamos el beso real… aunque este fue tierno…

min
min
September 17, 2019 9:47 am

HE ,,, H E

min
min
September 17, 2019 9:47 am
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AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY πŸ’—πŸ’˜πŸ’—πŸ’˜πŸ’˜πŸ’—πŸ’˜πŸ’—

ahsr
ahsr
September 17, 2019 2:09 pm

hola!!!!! gracias por la traducciΓ³n,!! feliz cumpleaΓ±os!!!!
falta el cap. 101? jeje no lo logro ver

tsukisuki
tsukisuki
September 18, 2019 5:51 am

We’ll be waiting for it too Min Chen!! And happy belated birthday Kuro! 🎊🎊🎊 Thank you for the translation.

Haruki Natsuyu
Haruki Natsuyu
September 20, 2019 6:55 am

That. Damn. Last. Sentence!!!!! 😍😍😍😍 Min Chen deliberatelly held himself back, didn’ he? To not scare Qi Mu πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚

Noir
Noir
September 26, 2019 6:53 am

Hey! Just wanted to let you know that chapter 101 seems to be having some issues displaying. It just displays the “no more available chapters” I’m just catching up on chapters now that exams have ended and i loved how the author timed the confession for chap 100~ Thank you for all your hard work!!

Eques
Admin
September 26, 2019 7:41 am
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Thank you for telling us! ❀ It should be fixed now.

twinklevalkyrie
twinklevalkyrie
October 14, 2019 7:15 am

It was a lovely chapter thank you .

twinklevalkyrie
twinklevalkyrie
October 14, 2019 7:16 am

And Happy birthday πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸŽŠπŸŽŠπŸŽŠπŸ₯§πŸ°πŸ°πŸ°πŸ°

Khi
Khi
April 29, 2021 8:52 am

That little noteπŸ₯Ί