{"id":9326,"date":"2019-10-28T12:30:24","date_gmt":"2019-10-28T16:30:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betwixtedbutterfly.com\/translations\/?p=9326"},"modified":"2019-10-28T12:12:08","modified_gmt":"2019-10-28T16:12:08","slug":"kocm114","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betwixtedbutterfly.com\/translations\/kocm114\/","title":{"rendered":"King of Classical Music 114"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Qi Mu took seven days to play \u300aInfinity\u300b in 3 minutes and 35 seconds. The following morning he was able to play it in 3 minutes and 34 seconds, impressing Akkad quite a bit.<\/p>

In the beginning, Akkad gave Qi Mu a task that was practically impossible to complete. He didn\u2019t intend for Qi Mu to actually accomplish it. Even people who had practiced the piece for weeks found it difficult to reach the 3 minutes and 40 seconds mark after a break.\u00a0<\/p>

But, Qi Mu did it.<\/p>

Only then did Akkad have a clear understanding of how determined and hardworking Qi Mu could be.<\/p>

Could such a young man with top-class talent and relentless effort not stand at the pinnacle of the classical music world?<\/p>

Akkad believed he would.<\/p>

\u201cLittle Seven, you really are the best child I\u2019ve ever met.\u201d Setting aside his glasses, Akkad sighed and continued, \u201cTalent is a hard thing to gauge. Of all the people I\u2019ve met, your talent is among the best, but certainly not the highest.\u201d<\/p>

Qi Mu removed his violin from his shoulder as he listened. He wasn\u2019t angry. Rather, he smiled and said, \u201cYes, I have never thought I have the talent to surpass others, professor.\u201d<\/p>

Adamant, Akkad shook his head and said, \u201cSeven, you don\u2019t have to be humble. Your talent is not inferior to that lad, Christole. Needless to say, it is inferior compared to that monster Auston. Of course, I don\u2019t think your violin would be worse than his piano in the future. It won\u2019t be long before you surpass him.\u201d<\/p>

Qi Mu smiled, but didn\u2019t say a word.<\/p>

If others heard Akkad saying his student would surpass Min Chen, all of them would definitely say, \u201cMaster Akkad is really partial to his student!\u201d<\/p>

But, if Farrell was asked the same question, he would agree with Akkad.<\/p>

The reason Qi Mu\u2019s talent was inferior to Min Chen\u2019s? He would never be a successful composer and conductor like Min Chen. But, that didn\u2019t mean Qi Mu\u2019s accomplishments with his violin would lose to Min Chen\u2018s piano.<\/p>

Remembering someone\u2019s threat from a few days earlier, Akkad\u2019s lips stiffened. \u201cAlright, Seven, let\u2019s not talk about that guy, Auston. You\u2019ve been with the college orchestra for a few days already. How\u2019s the situation? You should be familiar with them by now, right?\u201d<\/p>

Gentle sunlight filled the room through the windows. Dust particles dotted its light, fluttering in the air.<\/p>

Under the sunlight, the young man\u2019s hair was spun with gold. He looked at his adorable mentor, his eyebrows knitted. \u201cProfessor, it\u2019s been six days. If I dare say I\u2019m not familiar with them yet… Wouldn\u2019t you be angry?\u201d<\/p>

Exposed, Akkad coughed and retorted, \u201cFu… Nonsense! I\u2019ve been busy lately so I just remembered it. Well, it\u2019ll be a few days before the performance. How are you doing in the orchestra?\u201d<\/p>

\u201cFor the opening performance, the orchestra intended to focus on Haydn\u2019s works, playing his \u300aSymphony No. 45 in F minor\u300b and his \u300aViolin Concerto No. 1<\/a>\u300b.\u201d At his teacher\u2019s awkward appearance, Qi Mu went on, \u201cThis time, the conductor is a teacher from the conductor department, Mr. Kawaguchi. We\u2019ve been rehearsing for several days and it\u2019s gone well so far.\u201d<\/p>

Akkad nodded. \u201cWell, the opening performance of the Paris\u2019 National Conservatory of Music is still highly valued in the industry. It will be broadcasted live on TV in Paris and there will be some reports in Vienna. This performance will also be recorded on CD, so treat it seriously, okay?\u201d<\/p>

\u201cYes.\u201d Qi Mu nodded, his tone serious.<\/p>

The two spent the next hour discussing Wilhelm\u2019s music.<\/p>

When Qi Mu finished his morning class, Akkad coughed and took a small bag from behind him.<\/p>

\u201cLittle Seven… You\u2019ve been very busy recently, but you should take proper lunches, you know? I brought you some corn from home. My neighbor cooked it last night. I heard you Chinese don\u2019t like sandwiches, hamburgers, bread and the like. So you can try corn instead.\u201d<\/p>

Qi Mu\u2019s eyes widened, but he finally took the little bag from the old man\u2019s hands.<\/p>

Even from a distance, Qi Mu could smell the sweet scent of the corn from. His heart soft, he nodded. \u201cMaster Akkad, you can come to my house in a few days. I will cook some Chinese food for you.\u201d<\/p>

Akkad was stunned. \u201cReally?!\u201d<\/p>

\u201cOf course!\u201d<\/p>

He simply planned to send his student some corn for him to taste. But, it turned to an event, Qi Mu invited him to his apartment to eat after the performance. Satisfied with the outcome, Akkad was pleased that only two pieces of corn could bring him such benefit.<\/p>

When Qi Mu left the room, the old man took out his mobile and sent a message\u2014\u2014<\/p>

Reed: \u3010Hey! Auston! You told me yesterday to urge Seven to have a good meal. Well, you see, I sent him some delicious sweet corn today!\u3011<\/p>

Daniel: \u3010… Excuse me, Master Akkad. Exactly, how… does sending sweet corn could make you so proud?\u3011<\/p>

Min Chen: \u3010Corn?\u3011<\/p>

Reed: \u3010Exactly! I sent him corn and Seven invited me to his house for dinner! This is great, I haven\u2019t gotten to taste Little Seven\u2019s cooking yet!\u3011<\/p>

Min Chen: \u3010…\u3011<\/p>

The pain of long-distance relationships was having to ask others to care for your lover, only to envy their benefit!<\/p>

Forced to restrain the emotion in his eyes, Min Chen ended Bai Ai\u2019s lunch with a sad look on his face. Then…\u00a0<\/p>

The afternoon rehearsal was an inferno of purgatory!<\/p>

Bai Ai members: … Why! Why is the conductor acting so strict!!!<\/em><\/p>

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Qi Mu knew nothing of what was happening in Berlin.<\/p>

As temporary concertmaster of the college orchestra, Qi Mu spent less than a day familiarizing himself with the orchestra from top to bottom. During rehearsal the next afternoon, his violin had already integrated into the orchestra\u2019s sound, making the members marvel at his achievement.<\/p>

Even Clive was in awe, \u201cSeven, you\u2019re the most powerful violinist I\u2019ve ever seen! You\u2019ve only rehearsed twice with us, it\u2019s amazing how you can be so familiar with the orchestra\u2019s rhythm already!\u201d<\/p>

Clive didn\u2019t know Farrell once said, \u201cIf time could turn ten years back, I\u2019m sure Qi Mu could be a world-famous conductor!\u201d<\/p>

Qi Mu\u2019s perfect pitch enabled him to distinguish all sound. With an excellent memory forged from daily practice, he was easily able to integrate his own sound into the orchestra\u2019s.\u00a0<\/p>

Qi Mu had worked with several orchestras in both his lifetimes, from the Vienna Symphony Orchestra, the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, and New York Philharmonic Orchestra to the small theatre groups he joined when he first arrived in Vienna in his previous life. The Paris\u2019 National Conservatory of Music\u2019s orchestra wasn\u2019t the best among those he\u2019d worked with, but the students\u2019 skills already amazed him.<\/p>

In another ten years, Qi Mu knew many of the people there would definitely shine in the world\u2019s top orchestras!<\/p>

After practicing two of Haydn\u2019s works for about a week, the orchestra finally got the approval of their conductor, Kawaguchi.<\/p>

The conductor professor from Japan always combed his hair with gel and dressed in a suit all day long. At first sight, he looked strict and plain.<\/p>

He was skeptical of Qi Mu in the beginning. Qi Mu\u2019s age wasn\u2019t proportional to his fame in the college.<\/p>

He was especially skeptical after seeing Qi Mu was a handsome young man. Kawaguchi always held the belief that \u201cappearance and strength were inversely related\u201d and kept a close eye Qi Mu. He didn\u2019t believe in his skill.<\/p>

After several rehearsals, Kawaguchi took Qi Mu aside to speak with him in private. \u201cSeven, I want to apologize to you for my skepticism. Your violin is great. I believe our opening performance will be even more successful with you here!\u201d<\/p>

Qi Mu smiled and humbly accepted the professor\u2019s praise. Qi Mu was on the way to the supermarket to buy groceries at the time,\u00a0and he decided to invite Kawaguchi to his house for dinner after the performance.<\/p>

After Qi Mu extend his invitation, Kawaguchi agreed and said he was honored to have the opportunity.<\/p>

When they arrived at the next street corner, Qi Mu and Kawaguchi parted. Just as he reached the supermarket, Qi Mu received a phone call from Berlin. Unable to hide the smile on his lips, Qi Mu\u2019s face turned soft.\u00a0<\/p>

\u201cIs afternoon rehearsal over?\u201d<\/p>

Only a few people lingered about the supermarket. All kinds of goods were placed neatly on the shelves. Everything looked appealing.<\/p>

Pushing his shopping cart into the bright light, Qi Mu listened to the man\u2019s low voice over the phone, \u201cYes, what are you doing?\u201d<\/p>

Qi Mu held a cabbage, determining how fresh it was, before placing it in his cart.\u00a0 \u201cI\u2019m buying ingredients for hotpot. The opening performance of the college is in a few days. I wanted to invite several students over, along with Professor Akkad and Professor Kawaguchi of the conductor department. It\u2019s going to be lively.\u201d<\/p>

After a long silence, Min Chen said, \u201c… Sorry, it\u2019s not your own cooking\u00a0and it\u2019s not going to be just you and Reed?\u201d<\/p>

Shocked, Qi Mu asked, \u201cTeacher told you? Well, it\u2019s not just Teacher, Dylan and Angelo will be there\u00a0as well. It will be too tiring for me to cook alone, so I invited more people since hotpot is easy to make in large portions.\u201d After a pause, he suddenly thought, \u201cAre you busy the next few days? Our college opening performance will be excellent, you can come and listen.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>

\u201cBai Ai is going to start our global tour, so I\u2019m a bit\u00a0busy.\u201d<\/p>

Qi Mu felt a bit lost. After exchanging a few more words, he pushed the cart to the counter to pay.<\/p>

The sunset dyed Paris\u2019s night sky a gorgeous rose red. Raising his hand to shield his eyes, Qi Mu gazed at the beautiful scenery. He couldn\u2019t help but say, \u201cWhat a beautiful day!\u201d<\/p>

… What beautiful day?!<\/em><\/p>

Some people didn\u2019t think so!!!<\/p>

Some people had their conductor treat them to dinner in the lounge. And, what was their conductor doing?!\u00a0<\/p>

How could their conductor sit in the corner, sneakily enjoying his Chinese hotpot, while they had to chew on steaks with the smell permeating the air?!<\/p>

What a good spicy smell!<\/p>

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