{"id":11727,"date":"2020-05-11T12:00:09","date_gmt":"2020-05-11T16:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betwixtedbutterfly.com\/translations\/?p=11727"},"modified":"2020-05-18T04:12:40","modified_gmt":"2020-05-18T08:12:40","slug":"kocm155","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betwixtedbutterfly.com\/translations\/kocm155\/","title":{"rendered":"King of Classical Music 155"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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In the deep, dark night, a sea of lights dotted the city, rendering the sky bright-red, almost like daylight.<\/p>

Walking under the marble columns of S City\u2019s Concert Hall, Qi Mu put his hands in his coat pockets and smiled. \u201cIf I stayed inside a little longer today, were you going to wait for the entire time?\u201d After a momentary pause, he added, \u201cS City\u2019s night wind is still cold.\u201d<\/p>

Pulling along a black suitcase, it seemed like Min Chen had just arrived from Berlin. He looked at the young man casually, his lips curving into a small smile. \u201cWait a while longer? En, when the time came, I\u2019d make you warm me up.\u201d<\/p>

Qi Mu asked, \u201cWarm? How would I warm you?\u201d<\/p>

\u201cPut my hand in yours and use your body temperature to warm me up.\u201d<\/p>

Even saying such brazen words, the man still carried an air of calm. It was like he was simply discussing \u201cwhat we ate tonight.\u201d Qi Mu\u2019s ears were already red, feeling shy for the cheeky guy.<\/p>

Opposite them, the lights of a car came down the road. Qi Mu narrowed his eyes. \u201cActually, it doesn\u2019t matter if you\u2019re afraid of the cold.\u201d<\/p>

Min Chen looked at him in surprise. \u201cWhat?\u201d<\/p>

\u201cYou use just a bit of ice to make braised hooves, although\u2026\u201d As he spoke, Qi Mu pulled up Min Chen\u2019s left hand and carefully looked over it. Then, clicking his tongue twice, he added, \u201cAlthough there\u2019s not much meat on this hoof, it still has powerful muscles. It should still feel tender when chewed.\u201d<\/p>

Min Chen: \u201c……\u201d<\/p>

Qi Mu put down his \u201choof\u201d and smiled teasingly. The youth\u2019s face was amusing, his expression so different from the past, it made Min Chen\u2019s eyes darken. After a while, he gave a cold snort and said, \u201cYou were chatting with him.\u201d<\/p>

The two were walking toward the subway entrance, so Qi Mu didn\u2019t hear it clearly. \u201cWhat did you say?\u201d<\/p>

Min Chen\u2019s lips pursed. \u201cYou were chatting with him.\u201d<\/p>

\u201c… Who did I chat with?\u201d<\/p>

\u201cThe man just now.\u201d<\/p>

Qi Mu realized he was referring to Sheng Yan Hui.\u00a0 Helplessly, he said, \u201cPlease, remember you\u2019ve heard his performance before? When I was in B City last year, Tan Lao and Du-ge organized a private indoor concert. He also played the violin.\u201d<\/p>

Unexpectedly, Min Chen just snorted, \u201cNo impression.\u201d<\/p>

Qi Mu: \u201c… His name is Sheng Yan Hui.\u201d<\/p>

\u201cDon\u2019t remember.\u201d His tone was decisive.<\/p>

\u201c………………\u201d<\/p>

You can remember a score as thick as a book, but can\u2019t remember Sheng Yan Hui\u2019s name!!!<\/em><\/p>

Sighing softly, Qi Mu explained, dumbfounded, \u201cI just met Sheng Yan Hui. We haven\u2019t seen each other in over a year, so I chatted with him a bit.\u201d He suddenly realized, \u201cWait a minute. I was talking to Christole and Daniel earlier, why didn\u2019t I see you?\u201d<\/p>

Anger written across his profound face, Min Chen said, \u201cHe\u2019s interested in you.\u201d<\/p>

Qi Mu: “……”<\/p>

From which eye did you see that, ah!<\/p>

Min Chen seemed to read his mind, \u201cI saw it with both eyes!\u201d<\/p>

Qi Mu: “……”<\/p>

Having no patience for the guy suddenly overtaken with jealousy, Qi Mu directly shifted the topic, \u201cAh, did you book your hotel tonight? You suddenly came over, so surely Daniel booked something for you. I want to go back to Vienna the day after tomorrow, and I\u2019m going to see Wu Lao tomorrow.\u201d<\/p>

After a moment, Min Chen whispered, \u201cDaniel didn\u2019t book a room.\u201d He added shortly after, \u201cHis work efficiency is terrible. He said S City hit peak tourist season, and it\u2019s difficult to find one.\u201d<\/p>

Qi Mu: \u201c……\u201d After hesitating for a long time, he said, \u201cYou always have Daniel take the blame, is that really okay?\u201d<\/p>

Min Chen: \u201cHe doesn\u2019t mind.\u201d<\/p>

\u201c………………\u201d But I really care!<\/em><\/p>

Though he said so, Qi Mu didn\u2019t actually intend to let the guy stay in a hotel for two nights.<\/p>

The two lovers hadn\u2019t seen each other for a long time (a week), and one just traveled half the globe. Traveling from Berlin to S City was exhausting. The other had listened to music all day and was also mentally exhausted. They were both tired. So they simply refreshed themselves, said \u201cGood night,\u201d and flicked off the lights.<\/p>

Of course, that was the best-case scenario. But, three seconds in, Qi Mu slapped away an outstretched \u201choof.\u201d Deadpan, he said, \u201cThat\u2019s enough, I have to visit Wu Lao tomorrow morning, go to bed early.\u201d<\/p>

Min Chen: “……”<\/p>

After a long time, his voice lost authenticity as he said, \u201cIs Wu Lao more important, or am I?\u201d<\/p>

Qi Mu didn\u2019t even think about it. \u201cWu Lao is more important.\u201d<\/p>

Min Chen, struck in the heart: \u201c……\u201d<\/p>

Qi Mu slowly adapted to the dim light and looked at the depressed face on the other pillow and chuckled. Holding out a finger, Qi Mu tapped the other man\u2019s eyebrows. His finger slid along the bridge of his nose and dropped to rest on Min Chen\u2019s lips.<\/p>

Finally, he whispered, \u201cYou\u2019re more important.\u201d<\/p>

That frozen face softened, and Min Chen hummed back, curling his arms around Qi Mu\u2019s waist.<\/p>

As he\u2019d said before: he was going to use Qi Mu\u2019s body temperature to warm up.<\/p>

Min Chen had always been an uncompromising person, and look\u2026 was it not successful now?<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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While visiting Wu Lao the next day, Qi Mu brought several gift bags. Min Chen conscientiously carried the two heavy ones, and that made Qi Mu swallow back the words he\u2019d initially wanted to blurt: \u201cWill you stay at the hotel?\u201d<\/p>

Wu Sheng Tao was a lifetime honorary professor at the S City Conservatory of Music and had a pivotal position in the Huaxia classical music industry. He\u2019d written several songs and etudes that had become the test repertoire for young violinists in Huaxia. They were famous even amongst composers abroad.<\/p>

Qi Mu spoke with Wu Lao during the Huaqing Cup and decided to visit. But, when Wu Lao saw a familiar figure trailing after Qi Mu, he was slightly startled. Then, he watched the two of them step inside, his gaze serious.<\/p>

Wu Lao\u2019s home was a common two-story building in the S City, but the interior colors were warm, and Qi Mu could feel the familial atmosphere as soon as he entered.<\/p>

Xiao Chen, Wu Lao\u2019s personal assistant, was also there. He poured them a pot of tea then left the room. Closing the door in his wake, he took with him\u2026 the uninvited guest.<\/p>

Min Chen sat on the sofa, watching the young man opposite him. The other man said, \u201cMr. Min, hello. I wasn\u2019t expecting to see you here.\u201d His posture was decent, and his language was gentle, without a hint of mischief.<\/p>

Having rarely encountered a young man with such composure, Min Chen\u2019s eyes flashed. He nodded. \u201cHello.\u201d<\/p>

\u201cCare for a cup of tea?\u201d<\/p>

Min Chen took the teapot from him.<\/p>

Outside the study, the two chatted politely. Min Chen skillfully carried the conversation. And, inside the study, Qi Mu spoke with Wu Lao. The young man\u2019s smile was like a spring breeze, and the old man\u2019s face slowly softened.<\/p>

When Qi Mu left the study, and the two planned to leave, Xiao Chen sent them out with enthusiasm.<\/p>

As they walked to the entrance, Min Chen\u2019s steps stalled. Turning to the capable young man, he asked, \u201cJust now, you know my concerts very well, excuse me\u2026 are you a fan?\u201d<\/p>

Xiao Chen froze, then smiled and shook his head. \u201cI really like Mr. Min\u2019s music, but\u2026 I prefer Xiao Qi\u2019s violin.\u201d<\/p>

To Qi Mu\u2019s surprised eyes, Xiao Chen pulled out several albums Qi Mu had collaborated on from his room. He even had the German opera \u300aDon Giovanni<\/a>\u300b, which surprised Qi Mu.<\/p>

This was no longer the level of an ordinary fan! This was a super fan!<\/p>

Min Chen, who had been robbed of a fan for the first time, held no traces of anger. After leaving Wu Lao\u2019s house, he even praised, \u201cHis ability isn\u2019t much worse than Daniel\u2019s. If he trains well, he could become an independent orchestra agent in the future.\u201d<\/p>

Qi Mu smiled and shook his head. \u201cI believe Mr. Chen won\u2019t leave S City. Wu Lao\u2019s son died in a car accident 20 years ago. He adopted Mr. Chen and treats him like a son. I think\u2026 Mr. Chen won\u2019t leave Wu Lao.\u201d<\/p>

At that, Min Chen said nothing more.<\/p>

When they reached the nearest subway entrance, Qi Mu stopped waiting for Min Chen to ask and posed, \u201cYou\u2019re not curious what Wu Lao and I were saying in the study?\u201d<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Translator(s): Bet
TL Check: Teo
Editor(s): Empress
Proofer(s): Ayn<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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