{"id":11890,"date":"2020-05-22T12:00:15","date_gmt":"2020-05-22T16:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betwixtedbutterfly.com\/translations\/?p=11890"},"modified":"2020-05-25T14:52:14","modified_gmt":"2020-05-25T18:52:14","slug":"kocm158","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betwixtedbutterfly.com\/translations\/kocm158\/","title":{"rendered":"King of Classical Music 158"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The Palisade Theatre\u2019s large conference room spanned about 100 square meters. Inside the conference room, dozens of the theater orchestra members and opera actors could sit, discuss, and provide suggestions for the theater\u2019s following schedule.<\/p>

And now, since that evening, the room has entered a fierce state. The party represented by the music director, Greer, and the party represented by the conductor, Wallace, argued ceaselessly.<\/p>

\u201cWallace, I understand what you\u2019re saying, but it isn\u2019t feasible! I\u2019ve never heard of an orchestra that gave up the vocals of \u300aAve Maria\u300b! Yes, I\u2019ve heard \u300aAve Maria\u300b with a violin solo, but do you dare say that that kind of \u300aAve Maria\u300b is more outstanding than one with a vocal accompaniment?!\u201d<\/p>

Encountering these issues with the performance, Greer was flushed with anger. Wallace hastily answered, \u201cOh no, Greer! Don\u2019t you think because we\u2019ve performed \u300aAve Maria\u300b for over ten years, we need some improvement this time? Our theater is developing, it\u2019s time for innovation!\u201d<\/p>

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Determining the repertoire for the Christmas Eve concert led to the disagreement between conductor Wallace and music director Greer.<\/p>

The former belonged to the school of innovation and believed the orchestra could not go on like this. There had to be change and improvement! Therefore, Wallace suggested they give up the vocals when playing Schubert<\/a>\u2019s \u300aAve Maria\u300b this time.<\/p>

However, the latter was conservative and thought \u300aAve Maria\u300b without vocals could not portray the same solemn performance and would be the failure of the Christmas Eve concert. It would do nothing to improve the situation.<\/p>

The two argued for over half an hour, and neither would yield.<\/p>

This was the first time Qi Mu had seen Wallace so agitated. The French gentleman was entirely without his usual grace, keeping firm to his ideas.<\/p>

\u00a0A few members of the orchestra spoke, but when it came to giving up the vocals or not, the discouraged members also joined the \u201cwar.\u201d<\/p>

The musicians played the violin with such elegance in the past, but when it was time to decide the repertoire, they bitterly fought. It bore no resemblance to their usual joking demeanor. A regular sitcom, ah! If they made the wrong choice and didn\u2019t have the best results, what would they say?!<\/p>

Watching the situation grow bigger and bigger as several members grew angry, the orchestra\u2019s first trumpet, Nelly, turned to Qi Mu and sighed. \u201cLittle Seven, how do you see this turning out\u2026? I think Mr. Wallace\u2019s idea is good, we do have to change something, but Mr. Greer is also right. If this change has a bad effect\u2026 ah, what good will this do!\u201d<\/p>

Qi Mu was equally helpless. \u201cNelly, I don\u2019t know how to choose, it really is a difficult decision.\u201d<\/p>

Nelly naturally knew before Qi Mu spoke, there was no way to decide for sure. She could only shake her head. \u201cAh, this meeting will go on for a long time. If there was a sound that could replace the vocals, it\u2019d be great! Mr. Wallace and Mr. Greer would be satisfied.\u201d<\/p>

\u00a0Qi Mu froze. His light eyes widened, and he frowned a little. Then he suddenly said, \u201cNelly, you\u2019re brilliant! I think I know what to do!\u201d<\/p>

The confused Nelly: \u201cEh?! I didn\u2019t say anything, Little Seven\u2026\u201d<\/p>

\u00a0\u201cI really want to thank you,\u201d Qi Mu answered with a smile. Then, he turned to Wallace and Greer, who were in the midst of a cold war. Standing, his voice rang with clarity, \u201cMr. Wallace, Mr. Greer, I don\u2019t know if you\u2019ll listen to me, but\u2026 I have a good idea.\u201d<\/p>

Everyone turned to look in Qi Mu\u2019s direction.<\/p>

Qi Mu took a deep breath,\u00a0 slowly let it out, then spoke his thoughts, \u201cActually, I think\u2026\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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\u201cSo, you took the matter unto yourself?\u201d Over the phone, Zheng Wei Qiao sighed heavily. \u201cLittle Seven, don\u2019t increase your burden like this. You are still young, it\u2019s not good to put yourself under so much stress!\u201d<\/p>

Qi Mu carried his violin case in one hand and pressed the elevator button, caught between tears and laughter as he said, \u201cZheng-ge, I didn\u2019t put much stress on myself at all. I agree with Mr. Wallace\u2019s ideas that an orchestra needs an adaptive spirit. After thinking for a bit, I decided to use the violin solo to replace the vocals.\u201d<\/p>

Zheng Wei Qiao\u2019s voice was frustrated, \u201cLittle Seven, your idea is good, but now, your weight in this concert is so heavy, isn\u2019t that added pressure?\u201d<\/p>

The elevator climbed floor by floor, and Qi Mu watched the flashing numbers, smiling, \u201cEn, but Zheng-ge, this is also a challenge for me. I haven\u2019t had much pressure since I graduated, and you know, if people get lazy, their skills will rust.\u201d<\/p>

\u00a0\u201c……\u201d After a moment of silence, Zheng Wei Qiao said quietly, \u201cLittle Seven. Even if it means you\u2019re lazy, do you want your Zheng-ge to live?\u201d<\/p>

They said a few more words, then Qi Mu hung up the call that spanned over half the earth. Taking out his key, he opened the apartment door but was surprised to find the room dark and empty.\u00a0<\/p>

The sun set early during Vienna winters. Even though it was already dark, it was only just after five. Qi Mu shook his head to clear his confusion, then changed his shoes. Setting his violin case in the music room, he heard the sound of a key in the door.<\/p>

Leaving the music room, he called, \u201cWhen I first came back, I was wondering why you were gone. Where did you go?\u201d<\/p>

Min Chen was surprised for a moment. He was slightly slow to change his shoes but returned to normal swiftly. He raised a hand and the plastic bag in it. \u201cBought dinner. Today, the orchestra affairs ended quite early?\u201d<\/p>

Since Min Chen had been to the Palisade Theatre before, Qi Mu strictly forbade the man from taking another step inside\u2026 Well, he was still allowed to watch the show, but he was never allowed backstage again!<\/p>

Since Min Chen\u2019s visit, the other members had laughed and teased Qi Mu, saying, \u201cLittle Seven, how do you know Mr. Bertram?,\u201d \u201cLittle Seven, I heard Mr. Bertram doesn\u2019t make a sound even when he\u2019s eating, is it true?\u201d<\/p>

Qi Mu answered them seriously. Though Min Chen didn\u2019t speak or make much noise while eating, he still made chewing sounds!<\/p>

But the fans would wear \u201cLittle Seven, you\u2019re lying\u201d expressions.<\/p>

Facing such \u201cmentally disabled\u201d fans, Qi Mu felt that if they were told Min Chen was actually an ordinary person that ate and drank, they would all cry in unison, \u201cNo! Little Seven! How could Mr. Bertram be like ordinary people!\u201d<\/p>

\u2026…Fortunately, he still kept Min Chen\u2019s bug-fearing secret under wraps.<\/p>

Taking the bag from Min Chen, Qi Mu arranged the delicate, yellow packages on the table. Getting tableware from the kitchen, Min Chen listened as Qi Mu spoke, \u201cThis afternoon, we discussed what we\u2019ll perform at the concert. Since we finished early, I came back first.\u201d<\/p>

Min Chen handed Qi Mu chopsticks and asked casually, \u201c\u300aAve Maria\u300b,\u300aThe Blue Danube\u300b… What else?\u201d<\/p>

Qi Mu looked up at him in surprise. \u201cAnother\u2019s the \u300aEmperor Waltz\u300b.\u201d He paused and asked, \u201cHave you heard the PalisadeTheatre\u2019s Christmas Eve concert before?\u201d<\/p>

Min Chen\u2019s narrowed phoenix eyes were smiling. He shook his head. \u201cNo.\u201d At the youth\u2019s surprised expression, he chuckled, \u201c\u300aAve Maria\u300b is a must-have at many orchestra\u2019s Christmas Eve concerts, and \u300aThe Blue Danube\u300b… well, are the Viennese so paranoid as to be terrified of Strauss<\/a>, as if he were god? I didn\u2019t expect the other song to also be Strauss\u2019. What a terrible obsession, ah.\u201d<\/p>

Qi Mu chuckled, \u201cIf the Viennese heard you, they\u2019d beat you.\u201d<\/p>

Min Chen raised an eyebrow indifferently, \u201cNot afraid, my lover will protect me.\u201d<\/p>

Qi Mu: \u201c… Recently, I feel you are particularly annoying.\u201d<\/p>

The handsome man nodded. \u201cEn, only my wife can beat me.\u201d<\/p>

Qi Mu: \u201c\u2026\u2026\u201d<\/p>

Under Qi Mu\u2019s disgusted eyes, the simple dinner was quickly over. While dining, Min Chen, who was thought by the members of the Palisade Orchestra to \u201cnot make even a sound at dinner,\u201d acted elegantly with excellent dining etiquette. He didn\u2019t make a sound.<\/p>

But after the meal, the thick-skinned music master directly swept the lunch box into the bin.<\/p>

A flash of realization hit Qi Mu. \u201c… You deliberately went out to buy dinner tonight to escape the responsibility of washing dishes?!\u201d<\/p>

The man stiffened his broad shoulders and turned his head to say expressionlessly, \u201cI would never do something that dirty. Never.\u201d<\/p>

Qi Mu: \u201c\u2026\u2026\u201d<\/p>

If not, why act so serious!<\/em><\/p>

That\u2019s not what your expression says!<\/em><\/p>

In this leisure time after their meal, the young man practiced his violin in the music room. The man leaned against the smooth piano lid with one hand, gazing at him.<\/p>

His dark, deep eyes reflected the youth\u2019s thin back. Min Chen slowly frowned.<\/p>

\u2026 Did he really just go out to buy dinner?<\/p>

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Translator(s): Bet
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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