{"id":14902,"date":"2021-07-09T12:00:02","date_gmt":"2021-07-09T16:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betwixtedbutterfly.com\/translations\/?p=14902"},"modified":"2021-07-05T19:28:04","modified_gmt":"2021-07-05T23:28:04","slug":"kocm185","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betwixtedbutterfly.com\/translations\/kocm185\/","title":{"rendered":"King of Classical Music 185"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Although Anthony was only Wei Ai\u2019s temporary concertmaster, he still used this office due to work convenience. In this lounge, Qi Mu exchanged several discussions with Anthony on topics such as \u201cthe responsibilities of an orchestra\u2019s concertmaster\u201d and \u201chow to better lead the orchestra\u201d and gained lots of experience.<\/p>

Now, Anthony exited the elegant lounge with a smile. He left the two young people with space to talk. On the wall, the clock ticked away, breaking the room\u2019s silence.<\/p>

As the host, Qi Mu took the initiative to pour a glass of warm water for the gentleman. He handed it over, and the other man took it with a polite, \u201cThank you.\u201d He smiled and added, \u201cLong time no see. You seem to have lost some weight.\u201d<\/p>

It seemed everyone that saw him thought he\u2019d lost weight. Qi Mu reflected: was he really that thin?<\/em><\/p>

\u201cCall me Qi Mu directly, Mr. Chen.\u201d<\/p>

The person was Wu Lao\u2019s personal assistant Xiao Chen. Qi Mu didn\u2019t know why this man, whom Min Chen evaluated as having great potential to become an orchestra manager, rushed from the far-off city in Huaxia to wait for him in the Friends of Music Association building in Vienna.<\/p>

But, once he spotted what the other party held in his hand, Qi Mu had a spark of realization and understood the man\u2019s intentions.<\/p>

Assistant Chen raised his hand and pushed up his silver-frame glasses with his middle finger. He wore a kind smile. \u201cAlright. You can also call me Xiao Chen directly, Qi Mu. This time, I\u2019ve come to Vienna due to Wu Lao. You must have guessed what I\u2019m here for by now. Last week, I visited the Swiss bank to retrieve \u2018Edith.\u2019 Wu Lao hoped you\u2019d receive her before you stepped onto the Golden Hall\u2019s stage, so I\u2019ve been waiting for a few days.\u201d<\/p>

Qi Mu was not surprised. As Assistant Chen had said, he\u2019d already guessed what the man was here for. So he smiled. \u201cI thought Wu Lao only agreed for me to take it once I\u2019d stepped on that stage as a concertmaster.\u201d<\/p>

Assistent Chen shook his head. \u201cWu Lao merely hoped you would not spoil this beautiful little princess. Now, you already have the strength to protect her and the skill to let her shine with true radiance.\u201d<\/p>

Without saying another word, Assistant Chen turned a little and revealed the \u201cLittle Princess\u201d hidden behind him.<\/p>

On the light-colored sofa was a box about a meter long and 30 centimeters wide. It was wrapped in a dark green cloth cover so not a trace of dust could touch it. The cloth covering\u2019s mouth was tied tightly shut. Clearly, he was a very careful individual.<\/p>

Assistant Chen attentively handed the cloth-covered violin case to Qi Mu, and Qi Mu solemnly took it with both hands. Once it was in his hands, Qi Mu thought it was astonishingly light, no heavier than a feather.<\/p>

He lifted his head to look at Assistant Chen in surprise. The latter smiled knowingly, \u201cThe materials used to make \u2018Edith\u2019 are special. She\u2019s incredibly light, but her sound hasn\u2019t been affected.\u201d<\/p>

Qi Mu set the case on the coffee table and removed the cover with care.<\/p>

As it unfolded, it revealed a rich, ceremonial red. Underneath, red that seared into one\u2019s eyes was exposed to the air. Once the cover had been completely removed, the little princess\u2019s case was discovered to be so magnificently crimson, like that of a ruby that had been hidden away for thousands of years.<\/p>

On the beautiful case\u2019s smooth edges, there were long strips of metal. An unknown technology had engraved fine patterns into the silvery metal. Each stroke was a work of art and so complicated its beauty would render all who saw it speechless.<\/p>

Qi Mu laid both hands on the clasps at either side and opened the first with a \u201cclick<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>

Opening the next, he took a deep breath and gently lifted the lid. Though he had prepared himself, he could not help the widening of his eyes at the sight of this truly elegant and charming little princess. He didn\u2019t have the words to express his internal wonder!<\/p>

Any Si-style instrument that can be played was a treasure bestowed by God.<\/p>

In his previous life, Qi Mu had visited several violins stored in museums and colleges and among them were, naturally, the Stradivarius violin. However, the chilly feelings that stemmed from its inaccessibility beyond glass could not be compared with seeing and touching it first hand!<\/p>

Qi Mu thought this \u201cEdith\u201d was the most charming violin he had ever seen in both his lifetimes!<\/p>

The silvery luster on its strings, the graceful slope of its body, everyone was simply a work of ingenuity!<\/p>

Her sound was bound to be incredible!<\/p>

How could such a voice be buried in the vaults of a Swiss bank, never to see the sun, never to be heard?!<\/p>

Assistant Chen had long ago prepared for the youth\u2019s astonishment. He nodded and said with a smile, \u201cWu Lao hopes you will liberate \u2018Edith\u2019 and spread her voice all over the world. Wu Lao hasn\u2019t been in good health recently, so he cannot come to Europe to attend your concert, but when I return, I will bring Wei Ai\u2019s records for him.\u201d<\/p>

Qi Mu slowly recovered from the violin\u2019s breathtaking beauty. He reluctantly closed the lid and carefully locked \u201cEdith\u201d back into her case. \u201cI will ask Anthony to help find a record with better sound quality and let you take it to Wu Lao.\u201d<\/p>

The two exchanged a few more words, then Assistant Chen, as he had finished what he had come to do and didn\u2019t intend to disturb Qi Mu\u2019s practice, stood to leave.<\/p>

Qi Mu personally walked him to the doors of Wei Ai\u2019s rehearsal hall, though Assistant Chen repeatedly asked him not to.<\/p>

The two tall, black-haired Chinese men stood at the door. Assistant Chen, wearing his glasses, shook hands with Qi Mu. Just before he left, he said, \u201cI will attend the concert the day after tomorrow. Your music is great. Please continue to work hard.\u201d<\/p>

Qi Mu was taken aback at those words and subconsciously replied, \u201cAssistant Chen, you\u2019re really using such polite language with me…\u201d<\/p>

\u201cNo.\u201d Through the thin lenses, Assistant Chen\u2019s always calm face broke into a smile. \u201cThat wasn\u2019t an entrustment from Wu Lao. This is my blessing, using my identity as Chen Lingpin, to my favorite violinist. Please continue on this path so we may continue to hear beautiful music.\u201d<\/p>

Qi Mu stared at Assistant Chen\u2019s back. He could still feel the temperature of the other man\u2019s hand in his. This was from his fan, a fan who offered sincere wishes and encouragement.<\/p>

The sun gradually rose above the horizon, casting its brilliant light onto the earth. The young man\u2019s dark hair shone gold under its sunshine. Slowly, Qi Mu clenched his fingers.<\/p>

For these fans, he must continue to work hard!<\/p>

While carrying the crimson case back into the rehearsal hall, a member of the violin group rushed over before Qi Mu could react and asked, \u201cLittle Seven, Little Seven, that handsome guy just now, what\u2019d he give to you? Is it a violin?\u201d<\/p>

Qi Mu didn\u2019t have the time to answer before someone else leaned in and said, \u201cThey must have come to deliver the violin, right? Wow, what a beautiful case!\u201d<\/p>

\u201cThe violin inside must be beautiful too? The imitation Stradivarius Little Seven\u2019s been using is already good, but could this one be even better?!\u201d<\/p>

\u201cLittle Seven, can we take a look\u2026\u201d<\/p>

Looking at these old and famous members, Qi Mu shrugged helplessly. \u201cSince everyone wants to see her, then\u2026 I\u2019ll listen to you, this one time?\u201d Before the others could shout out \u201cThat\u2019s great!\u201d, Qi Mu straightened out his expression and said seriously, \u201cYou can look, but you cannot touch! You have to agree, and I will take her out. You absolutely cannot touch her!\u201d<\/p>

Was there any other violin with such mystical power?<\/p>

It wasn\u2019t a gun!<\/p>

The members raised their hands and one swore above the rest, \u201cIf I touch this violin, I will be punished by Anthony tomorrow and practice \u300aIntroduction and Rondo Capriccioso<\/a>\u300b 50 times!\u201d<\/p>

Once this \u201cpoisonous oath\u201d was uttered, the others turned to stare at this warrior in horror!<\/p>

This was \u300aIntroduction and Rondo Capriccioso\u300b!\u00a0<\/p>

To swear such a poisonous oath on this piece of music, just how confident were you that you wouldn\u2019t touch it?<\/p>

Qi Mu didn\u2019t say a word as he listened to their increasingly horrible vows and smiled quietly. After they all promised not to touch the little princess, Qi Mu carefully opened the violin case.<\/p>

The moment \u201cEdith\u201d made her appearance, everyone took a breath! Then there were countless exclamations. The members of the violin group closest to Qi Mu swallowed thick around their saliva!<\/p>

The eyes of the members (especially the violinists) were almost green, fixated so heavily on the beautiful little princess. One couldn’t help but stretch out his hand and Qi Mu gently coughed. \u201c50 repetitions of \u300aIntroduction and Rondo Capriccioso\u300b…\u201c<\/p>

Carl: \u201c…… QAQ\u201d<\/p>

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Translator(s): Bet
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