{"id":10847,"date":"2020-03-16T12:00:13","date_gmt":"2020-03-16T16:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betwixtedbutterfly.com\/translations\/?p=10847"},"modified":"2020-03-20T14:14:46","modified_gmt":"2020-03-20T18:14:46","slug":"kocm144","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betwixtedbutterfly.com\/translations\/kocm144\/","title":{"rendered":"King of Classical Music 144"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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By the end of the year, several things were happening in the Europe’s classical music circle. Almost all the major orchestras had some kind of gossip.<\/span><\/p>

Of course, the scandal involving Wei Ai and Wei Jiao stole the spotlight and it had blown up in Vienna and the rest of the Europe with little signs of slowing.<\/span><\/p>

Just when the flame was about to be extinguished, news came out that Leon Zayev publicly sold the position of the deputy chief of Wei Ai. After a brief respite, it was suddenly made clear that Luo Yu Sen had been isolated by the members of Wei Jiao.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

The scandal was nearly the only thing in the musicians and the fans\u2019 minds when a clear stream suddenly flowed onto the magma-covered land\u2014\u2014<\/span><\/p>

Bai Ai was about to begin their second to last tour!<\/span><\/p>

The scheduled concert had to be postponed for a week because of\u00a0<\/span>their\u00a0a day and a half delay in S City.\u00a0<\/p>

One day was the equivalent of 24 hours of rehearsal to get familiar with their repertoire. Each repertoire was different, so even a single day was a valuable rehearsal time.<\/span><\/p>

In the Golden Hall, every performance had to be booked in advance. So when Bai Ai had to postpone their performance, the concert hall who got their hall fully booked placed their schedule a week later.<\/span><\/p>

Fortunately, their last concert would be held on their own turf, in the Berlin Philharmonic Hall. Otherwise, they\u2019d have much more trouble.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

After resting for a whole day, Qi Mu got up early and went out to do his morning exercises. He also made his last payment to Charles along the way. After receiving the confirmation message from him, Qi Mu deleted the private detective’s number and completely buried the matter in his heart.<\/span><\/p>

Qi Mu didn\u2019t ask Charles to do anything illegal, just to find out the truth. As a private detective, Charles abided by professional ethics and conducts, so he would keep everything secret. Even if it was later known that he asked Charles to do those things, Qi Mu had a clear conscience that\u2014\u2014<\/span><\/p>

What he investigated was the truth. Even the police found more concrete evidence, didn\u2019t they?<\/span><\/p>

When Qi Mu returned home, the rice porridge in the rice cooker had already turned soft. He scooped out two bowls of porridge and left the kitchen. Only then, he saw the handsome man had finished showering and was sitting at the dining table, looking at himself.<\/span><\/p>

Qi Mu raised his eyebrows and stepped forward, \u201cYou\u2019re awake?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Min Chen arranged the chopsticks and spoons, then spoke, his tone wilting, \u201cYou didn\u2019t wake me up.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

The previous night, Qi Mu promised Min Chen that he would wake him up before his morning exercises. But that morning, he rose before the sky was bright and went out quietly without any intention of waking Min Chen.<\/span><\/p>

Hearing this, Qi Mu\u2019s hands stopped, then he smiled helplessly. \u201cI woke up too early this morning, so I didn\u2019t want to wake you. I promise to wake you up everyday after this, okay?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

The man replied with a soft <\/span>humph <\/span><\/i>and Qi Mu coaxed him with a few more words. He promised he would cook for the proud, yet charming guy after he returned from the theater that evening. Only then did he stop sulking.<\/span><\/p>

While eating light dishes with the porridge, Qi Mu told Min Chen about the Palisade Theater, smiling as he did. However, he didn\u2019t notice the man who kept responding to him in a low voice was looking at him with a deep and obscured gaze.<\/span><\/p>

In fact\u2026 Min Chen woke up the moment Qi Mu did. He felt that the young man was deliberately moving quietly, as if he didn\u2019t want him to notice, so he played along. He already had some guesses in mind for why he did that.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Min Chen\u2019s eyesight was pretty good but in the foggy morning, he couldn\u2019t clearly see the corner of the building from the top floor. So, he took out his prescription glasses that he hadn\u2019t used for ages and watched as the young man stood before the ATM machine at the end of the street. His eyes narrowed, Min Chen made no mention of it.<\/span><\/p>

…That thing should be over now?<\/span><\/i><\/p>

During Qi Mu\u2019s usual morning routine, Min Chen made several phone calls and began to take over the matter that Qi Mu thought has been solved.<\/span><\/p>

When Min Chen sat at the dining table and saw the young man\u2019s natural, warm smile, his heart trembled. He understood now\u2014\u2014<\/span><\/p>

Qi Mu had left it behind.<\/span><\/p>

However, while Qi Mu was completely relieved, Min Chen was the opposite.<\/span><\/p>

Most people knew Auston Bertram as a tolerant gentleman, elegant and polite to everyone. But only a few who were familiar with him like Daniel and Qi Mu knew\u2026.<\/span><\/p>

The man was very<\/span> petty.<\/span><\/p>

When Daniel first came to Bai Ai for an interview, Min Chen was the assistant conductor at that time. On that day, the former conductor was taking Daniel to the rehearsal hall for a tour and Min Chen was demonstrating a piece for a violinist.<\/span><\/p>

Min Chen was excellent with piano, but his violin\u2026 wasn\u2019t flattering. Anyway, at his level, whether or not he could enter Bai Ai with his violin skill need not be said.<\/span><\/p>

Therefore, after hearing Min Chen\u2019s violin, Daniel politely said, \u201cMr. Laurent, this violinist\u2019s skill is quite average. He seemed to have made a mistake in this \u300a<\/span>Symphonie Espagnole<\/span><\/a>\u300bjust now.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Laurent shook his head. \u201cDaniel, don\u2019t you recognize him? That\u2019s Auston Bertram, he\u2019s our assistant conductor. He\u2019s not in the violin group.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cOh my God, I didn\u2019t recognize him!\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Daniel said that quietly, but he forgot that a certain man had excellent hearing. So when Min Chen bullied him for a whole year afterwards, Daniel couldn\u2019t help but ask, \u201cAuston, you bastard. What did I do<\/span>?<\/span><\/i>\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Min Chen converged his gaze and calmly said, \u201cMy violin is very good.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Even after a year, Min Chen could still remember every single word.<\/span><\/p>

As for Luo Yu Sen and Leon Zayev, Min Chen had already recorded their names on his list. How could the word \u201carrested\u201d settle everything?<\/span><\/p>

He would never forget the cold winter that year when he went to a mortuary as a friend. He didn\u2019t dare to open the white cloth, but one pale hand fell away from the cloth.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

The hand was stiff and pale and all fingertips were bruised blue. The messy fingertips, the broken skin and fingernails, they were all imprinted in his memory, forever there.<\/span><\/p>

What kind of desperate pain would make a violinist hurt his fingers like that?!<\/span><\/p>

Looking at the youth\u2019s bright, gentle smile, Min Chen converged his gaze, hiding his intense emotions behind his deep eyes.<\/span><\/p>

The victim no longer cared but\u2026 he did!<\/span><\/p>

Because this was his beloved.<\/span><\/p>

Those people had no right to hurt him!<\/span><\/p>

\u201cAre you really going to the Palisade Theater with me now? I think it\u2019s better for you to meet with Daniel at the Musikverein first, or I\u2019ll just reserve a seat for you in the evening. Would you like to listen to our performance tonight?\u201d Qi Mu didn\u2019t notice the man\u2019s deep gaze. He smiled while taking another bowl of porridge for them both and added, \u201cOur \u300aThe Marriage of Figaro\u300bis quite good. I think it\u2019s not bad, but not quite as good as Mr. Farrell\u2019s Don Quixote.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Min Chen\u2019s thin lips curled up in a slight smile, the emotions in his eyes quickly swept away. Raising an eyebrow, he said, \u201cBetter than Farrell?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Qi Mu nodded, boasting : \u201cOf course.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cWell, then I\u2019ll remember to tell Farrell.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Qi Mu : \u201c…Don\u2019t!!!\u201d<\/span><\/p>

After a warm breakfast, the two stood near the wardrobe and put on coats for their outing.<\/span><\/p>

When Min Chen was about to wrap a scarf around the youth\u2019s neck, he stopped when Qi Mu suddenly said, \u201cAh, I bought you a birthday present and forgot to give it to you!\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Min Chen\u2019s pupils shrank. \u201cPresent?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Qi Mu nodded softly and took out a small gift bag from a compartment. Taking out its contents, he sighed, \u201cI bought it in Paris, but I could only give it to you now. I thought it would be quite meaningful but\u2026 Compared with your wrist guards, I mean, your gloves, it doesn\u2019t seem to be so meaningful.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Min Chen\u2019s thin lips pursed, but his heart was screaming. They are <\/span>gloves<\/span><\/i>! Gloves! Gloves!<\/span><\/p>

Qi Mu didn\u2019t mind the man\u2019s awkward expression. Taking out the metal bracelet from the gift bag, he gently clasped it on Min Chen\u2019s left wrist. He then took another one and fastened it on his right hand.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cYou can only buy these beads in Paris and Vienna.\u201d Chuckling, Qi Mu rubbed the jewels on the metal bracelet. \u201cAfter we go to other places, we can string beads from those places as well. When I was in college, I heard many students say that they often bought a pair for their lovers, representing the memories of the time they spent together. They\u2019re not expensive but they\u2019re very meaningful.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Qi Mu was greeted with the man\u2019s broad, warm chest. \u201cYes, it\u2019s the time we spent together.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Before setting out, Min Chen reached out for Qi Mu\u2019s waist and gently kissed his lips. And when they went out, they each went in separate directions.<\/span><\/p>

The Palisade Theater was very close by, so it was better to take the subway than face a traffic jam.<\/span><\/p>

When Qi Mu stood on the subway\u2019s platform, he suddenly felt cold. So, he took out the wrist guards\u2026 Oops, no. The gloves.<\/span><\/p>

The delicate bracelet that adorned Qi Mu\u2019s slender wrist and the funny looking wool gloves protected his hands from the wind.<\/span><\/p>

After entering the theater and catching everyone\u2019s attention with the gloves, Qi Mu just waved his hand and said, \u201cMy lover made them. Lovely, aren\u2019t they?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

The crowd then burst into laughter. \u201cLittle Seven, your girlfriend is so cute<\/span>.<\/b>\u201d<\/span><\/p>

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Translator(s): Kuro
TL Check: Teo
Editor(s): Empress
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