{"id":9491,"date":"2019-11-15T16:00:42","date_gmt":"2019-11-15T21:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betwixtedbutterfly.com\/translations\/?p=9491"},"modified":"2019-11-25T09:19:32","modified_gmt":"2019-11-25T14:19:32","slug":"kocm117","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betwixtedbutterfly.com\/translations\/kocm117\/","title":{"rendered":"King of Classical Music 117"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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After the exciting opening performances ended, the Paris\u2019 National Conservatory of Music finally entered the formal lecture period as scheduled.<\/p>

For students like Qi Mu and Dylan, the opening ceremony was just words and held no meaning. They don\u2019t even know what \u201choliday\u201d meant.<\/p>

At least the tasks for the orchestra members became easier once the semester started. After all, they had their own courses to complete. There was no time to be idle.\u00a0<\/p>

Realizing he had only half a semester to spend with his lovely student, Akkad\u2019s temper was a lot better. He even lowered the threshold for Qi Mu. Often, he would order Qi Mu to practice Tchaikovsky\u2019s \u300aViolin Concerto in D major<\/a>\u300b in two or three days, but now…\u00a0<\/p>

\u201cLittle Seven, this piece is a bit difficult. So, I hope you can practice it in a week, okay?\u201d<\/p>

Though his expression was flat, Akkad\u2019s tone was soft enough to shock Qi Mu.<\/p>

Frowning, Qi Mu thought about it then asked, \u201cProfessor Akkad, are you sure… you gave me the right schedule? Seven days, not… three?\u201d<\/p>

Akkad raised his white eyebrows and said, \u201cI still have a clear distinction between seven and three days. Seven, youth is bitterly short. You shouldn\u2019t exhaust yourself, enjoy yourself more and have a good time. It\u2019s also important to make phone calls and send messages.\u201d<\/p>

Qi Mu: \u201c…\u201d<\/p>

Why did he feel like… those words were strange?<\/p>

In a group chat Qi Mu didn\u2019t know existed, Akkad was drowned by messages from two other people.\u00a0<\/p>

Daniel sent messages like, \u201cProfessor Akkad is the devil!\u201d<\/em> and Farrell sent some asking, \u201cHow could you bully Angel like this? Are you even human?\u201d<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>

Both of them tormented him with text messages like these several times a day. It was enough for Akkad to reflect on himself\u2014\u2014<\/p>

Do I give him too much work?<\/em><\/p>

A bag of chocolates airmailed to him from a popular, traditional chocolatier from Turin really did make Akkad reconsider his methods. The sweet taste had earned Akkad\u2019s never-ending praise.\u00a0<\/p>

Even though Akkad had lowered his requirements, Qi Mu didn\u2019t pay attention to his sudden abnormality and still practiced with the same intensity as he did before. He familiarized himself with the piece as soon as possible.<\/p>

But when the tasks for the orchestra became more overbearing, Qi Mu understood\u2014\u2014<\/p>

\u201cProfessor! You changed the task schedule so I could work around the orchestra\u2019s daily practice!\u201d<\/p>

Akkad was munched on a sweet chocolate when the youth\u2019s emotional voice interrupted him. The mellow taste of red wine spread through his mouth, putting the eccentric maestro in a happy mood. He didn\u2019t respond to Qi Mu\u2019s words, just let out a strange, \u201cAh.\u201d<\/p>

When he saw Akkad\u2019s strange reaction, Qi Mu still nodded and said, \u201cProfessor, you\u2019re so kind, ah! The orchestra is preparing for a performance in Philharmonie de Paris<\/a>. It\u2019s very important, and I have to spend a lot of time practicing.\u201d<\/p>

Akkad still didn\u2019t understand what was going on. Blinking, he said, \u201cAh? Seven, you…\u201d<\/p>

\u00a0What the hell are you talking about…<\/em><\/p>

\u201cProfessor, you\u2019re so kind!\u201d<\/p>

Akkad, who still didn\u2019t know what was happening: \u201c…\u201d\u00a0<\/p>

Qi Mu said nothing wrong. The college orchestra received an invitation from Philharmonie de Paris not long ago. They would perform a symphony concert there the following month.<\/p>

The academy\u2019s orchestra was a first-class orchestra in Paris, but it was no small task to be invited by the Philharmonie de Paris.<\/p>

Because their performance at the opening ceremony was so excellent, many music-related media in France and even across the world reported on them. That was probably how the college orchestra received the invitation.<\/p>

Although it was newly built, the Philharmonie de Paris was one of the best concert halls in Paris, even the whole country. Bai Ai and Wei Ai also performed there half a year earlier. It was a great honor for the Paris\u2019 National Conservatory of Music\u2019s orchestra to perform there.<\/p>

Therefore, apart from completing the assignments from his professor, Qi Mu spent most of his time practicing with the orchestra.<\/p>

The members of the orchestra were the best students from the academy. In a few years\u2019 time, they would be big names in the classical music world. But, for now, they still lacked experience.\u00a0<\/p>

By this time, the orchestra began to realize\u2014\u2014<\/p>

Their new concertmaster… had a ton of skills!<\/p>

The orchestra didn\u2019t really understand what skill meant, other than that a concertmaster must be more skillful with the violin than any of them. The reality was that a concertmaster must have a good grasp on how to merge the sound of the orchestra. It was something each group had to master; how to cooperate with other instrument groups.\u00a0<\/p>

Qi Mu gave his ten years of experience with the Vienna Symphony Orchestra to the na\u00efve, straightforward students without reservation. Not only would they hear their sound and observe the conductor, they would pay attention to everyone else\u2019s performance, too.\u00a0<\/p>

Under his guidance, the average members began to pay more attention to the members in their instrument groups, while the stronger ones paid attention to the other groups.<\/p>

Those with a higher skill level, like Dylan, felt as if they became a member of the symphony orchestra. They were able to play a more orderly and harmonious melody with the orchestra.<\/p>

\u201cSeven, I didn\u2019t expect you to be so talented in cooperating with the orchestra. You\u2019re amazing!\u201d Dylan said.<\/p>

As assistant conductor, Clive was also star-struck by Qi Mu\u2019s skills. \u201cSeven, I\u2019ve been in the conductor department for four years and an assistant conductor for a year. This is the first time I\u2019ve seen our orchestra improve so quickly!\u201d<\/p>

Qi Mu just smiled modestly and said,\u00a0 \u201cActually, Clive, the only thing you lack is experience. Though you\u2019ve been leading the orchestra for a year, we\u2019re all as blank as a paper. We know nothing. If we didn\u2019t have a leader, we would know nothing.\u201d<\/p>

Clive nodded. \u201cOur actual conductor is too busy. As you know, Professor Kawaguchi rarely rehearses with the orchestra. If I could follow him to study more, I think I would be more proficient with the orchestra\u2019s daily management.\u201d Clive approached Qi Mu and whispered, \u201cDo you know that Professor Kawaguchi is Japanese?\u201d<\/p>

Qi Mu was shocked. With a smile, he replied, \u201cYeah, I do. What\u2019s the matter?\u201d<\/p>

Clive looked around carefully. Confirming that Kawaguchi wasn\u2019t there, he shook his head and furtively said, \u201cSeven, I\u2019ll tell this only to you. Last time… I saw Professor Kawaguchi eating live fish slices! Oh yes, it\u2019s called what, sashimi in Japan, right? The fish\u2019s tail was still moving, and he actually ate it! It\u2019s terrible!!!\u201d<\/p>

Qi Mu: \u201c…\u201d<\/p>

\u201cHe looked so serious. I never expected he dared to eat sashimi! It\u2019s really frightening!\u201d<\/p>

Finally, Qi Mu couldn\u2019t help himself. \u201cClive, if I remember correctly, you\u2019re English, right?\u201d<\/p>

Clive nodded. \u201cYes, I am.\u201d<\/p>

After a moment of hesitation, Qi Mu asked, \u201cWhat do you think of that famous dish… \u2018Stargazy pie<\/a>\u2019?\u201d<\/p>

\u201cOh my God, are you talking about that<\/em> \u2018Stargazy pie\u2019? It\u2019s so delicious! I like the soft meat under the head the most. It\u2019s so wobbly and soft, like jelly!\u201d<\/p>

Qi Mu: \u201c…\u201d<\/p>

So… As a person from the Dark Empire, you\u2019re very fond of the dark cuisine…<\/em><\/p>

Where on earth does your self-confidence come from, if you still dare to despise sashimi?!\u00a0<\/em><\/p>

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After growing more familiar with the orchestra, Qi Mu made new friends and received a lot of party invitations.<\/p>

However, because practice kept him busy, Qi Mu hardly went to any of them. It disappointed his new friends enough to ask, \u201cLittle Seven, you don\u2019t love us. Aren\u2019t we best friends?\u201d<\/p>

Qi Mu had no choice but to take the group of foodies to his house. He held a hot pot party and barbeque party every couple of weeks to feed his friends, who drooled at the mere thought of Chinese food. Afterward, all of them said, \u201cLittle Seven, you really are my best friend!\u201d<\/p>

Such fulfilling days passed by quickly. Before Qi Mu knew it, they were already three days away from their performance at the Philharmonie de Paris.<\/p>

His days were so satisfying that when Clive gave him three tickets for family members, Qi Mu thought, Do I want to invite the man who\u2019s thousands of miles away?<\/em><\/p>

When Qi Mu picked up his mobile phone, it immediately started to ring.\u00a0<\/p>

He looked at the name written across the screen, shock written across his face. Pressing the answer button, he helplessly said, \u201cWell, I was just about to call you. I didn\u2019t expect you to call me first.\u201d<\/p>

Over the phone, Min Chen didn\u2019t expect such a thing to happen either. Walking to the window, Qi Mu listened to the man\u2019s deep voice across the line. \u201cWhat were you going to tell me?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>

Somehow, Lena and her boyfriend\u2019s \u2018greasy, crooked\u2019 dialogue during the afternoon\u2019s rehearsal break flashed to the forefront of Qi Mu\u2019s mind.<\/p>

The young man involuntarily smiled, but his voice was serious. With a tone full of grievances, he said, \u201cWhat… Can\u2019t I just miss you?\u201d<\/p>

Min Chen over the phone: \u201c…\u201d<\/p>

Just when Qi Mu could no longer hold back his laugh and admit to teasing him, Min Chen\u2019s dumbfounded voice sounded from the other end of the line. \u201c… I miss you too.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>

Why does he sound like a young wife? Qi Mu couldn\u2019t help but laugh. \u201cOkay, I really have something to say to you, which is why I wanted to call you. Do you have something to tell me, too?\u201d<\/p>

\u201cWell, there is something.\u201d<\/p>

Qi Mu nodded. \u201cWell, then you say it first.\u201d<\/p>

\u201cYou first.\u201d<\/p>

\u201cNo, you first.\u201d<\/p>

\u201cYou first.\u201d<\/p>

\u201cNo, you.\u201d<\/p>

\u201c…\u201d<\/p>

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Forgive me for the delay!!!!!!<\/p>

This is all my fault. I’m so sorry. I had so much to do this week and it screwed me up.<\/p>

I cannot apologize enough, but with our newly added members, I hope this will not happen again!<\/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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