{"id":9720,"date":"2019-12-02T12:00:56","date_gmt":"2019-12-02T17:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betwixtedbutterfly.com\/translations\/?p=9720"},"modified":"2019-12-14T02:42:12","modified_gmt":"2019-12-14T07:42:12","slug":"kocm121","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betwixtedbutterfly.com\/translations\/kocm121\/","title":{"rendered":"King of Classical Music 121"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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When Qi Mu returned backstage, he saw his mentor talking to someone with a serious expression.<\/p>

The person talking to Akkad had his back to Qi Mu. He could only see their slightly gray hair and a straight posture, so Qi Mu didn\u2019t recognize him.<\/p>

Once Qi Mu saw them clearly, he was stunned. Smiling, he called out, \u201cMr. Leonid, it\u2019s been a while.\u201d<\/p>

Leonid turned around, observing Qi Mu before nodding. \u201cQi Mu, right? I haven\u2019t seen you for a while. I\u2019ve just talked about you with your teacher. You\u2019ve improved so much in such a short time, it\u2019s excellent!\u201d<\/p>

Qi Mu thanked him modestly and went to pack up with the members of the orchestra.<\/p>

However, as he walked with Dylan after he finished packing up, he had just passed by them when he heard Leonid complaining, \u201cMr. Akkad, I really won\u2019t bet with that guy Auston ever again in my life! He\u2019s a terrible man! You don\u2019t know, just under the stage…\u201d<\/p>

\u201cMr. Leonid?!\u201d Qi Mu stopped, carefully looking over the music critic. Hurriedly, he asked, \u201cThat Auston you said just now… Is it Min Chen?!\u201d<\/p>

Seeing him so anxious, Leonid couldn\u2019t respond for a moment. He just nodded. \u201cYes, it\u2019s Min…\u201d<\/p>

\u201cWhere is he?!\u201d<\/p>

\u201cHe was seated with me in the audience, but he\u2019s probably at the airport now. He needed to catch a flight. There aren\u2019t many flights to Berlin, as you know. It looks like he has to participate in the orchestra\u2019s rehearsal tomorrow…\u201d<\/p>

\u201cDylan! Help me with my violin!!!\u201d<\/p>

Without even waiting for Leonid to finish, Qi Mu quickly handed over his violin case to Dylan. And under Dylan’s and Leonid\u2019s confused expression, he rushed out from the backstage and ran at full speed. A moment later, it was as if the soft-spoken young man hadn\u2019t been there at all.<\/p>

After a beat, Dylan touched his head and said, \u201c… Eh…? This is…\u201d<\/p>

Leonid also frowned. \u201cWhat\u2019s going on? I thought Little Seven was already familiar with Auston. How unexpected, he\u2019s also one of Auston\u2019s fans? And quite the passionate one at that?\u201d He turned back to Akkad. \u201cOh, Mr. Akkad. I didn\u2019t expect your student to be this crazy about Auston.\u201d<\/p>

Akkad heaved out a heavy sigh, not one of blame or joy, but of sadness and displeasure. \u201cLeonid, if you had told me you were sitting with Auston, I don\u2019t think I would have spoken with you here. But, this isn\u2019t a bad thing… It\u2019s good for them to see each other, this is fine… Not seeing each other is a source of encouragement. But maybe… this will have a better and splendid chemical reaction.\u201d<\/p>

This remark perplexed Leonid, and when he asked Akkad about it, the older man was too lazy to explain.\u00a0<\/p>

Dylan, on the other hand, was still wearing a bewildered expression on his face as he held the two violin cases. He only reacted after handing Qi Mu\u2019s violin case over to Akkad, \u201c… Wait?! Mr. Bertram was listening to our performance just now?!!!\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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There was a hint of chill in the evening wind of the autumn night. The ground was damp, waiting to turn to frosted dew by the time the sun showed its first rays of daylight.<\/p>

Qi Mu ran out of the concert hall then hailed a cab. On his way to the Charles de Gaulle airport, he took out his phone and hurriedly sent a text message. There wasn\u2019t a reply, and it made him nervous.<\/p>

After sending a few more text messages, he made a call, but it wasn\u2019t connected. Qi Mu anxiously asked the driver to speed up. The man replied, \u201cWho are you going after, little friend?\u201d<\/p>

After a moment of stupor, Qi Mu unexpectedly told him the truth. \u201cI\u2019m going after… my lover!\u201d<\/p>

The romantic French driver gave Qi Mu an encouraging look then stepped on the gas, speeding up within the speed limit. Even so, Qi Mu still held his phone tightly and repeatedly dialed the number.<\/p>

When the taxi arrived at the airport, Qi Mu hurriedly paid the driver but was refused. \u201cYoung man, hurry and chase your lover. Back then… I missed mine at this airport. Don\u2019t be like me.\u201d<\/p>

Qi Mu nodded and ran into the airport. Once he stepped inside, the huge airport left him in a daze. It was only then, he remembered… he had no way to find Min Chen.<\/p>

Maybe the plane had already taken off, maybe Min Chen had already passed the security check…<\/p>

As long as Min Chen didn\u2019t answer the phone, Qi Mu had no way to find him.<\/p>

After a few frantic seconds, Qi Mu made a bet that Min Chen might not have gone to the security check yet, so he rushed there. But after running for a while, Qi Mu realized\u2014\u2014<\/p>

Wait a minute, would that guy… really treat himself poorly?<\/p>

After calming down, Qi Mu went straight to the staff and got the number of the VIP lounge with their help. After giving the staff a reasonable explanation, Qi Mu was soon taken to a tall, mahogany door.<\/p>

The young man clenched his fist tightly and knocked.<\/p>

After hearing a calm \u201cPlease come in,\u201d Qi Mu pushed down the metal handle. As the door opened, little by little, the two men finally saw each other face to face. And they froze.\u00a0<\/p>

After a while, Min Chen\u2019s dark eyes widened. He whispered, \u201c… Qi Mu?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>

The young man clenched his fist. Moving forward, he raised his fist, ready to punch him. \u201cYou bastard, why didn\u2019t you tell me you were in Paris?!\u201d<\/p>

Instinctively, Min Chen caught the fist in the air. Just as he was about to open his mouth, the young man raised his hand again and threw a light punch to his chest.<\/p>

The gentle touch made Min Chen\u2019s throat turned dry. The young man buried his face in his chest and whispered, \u201cI miss you so much, every day… Why didn\u2019t you want to meet me when you came here?\u201d<\/p>

The words of reproach spoken so softly put Min Chen at a loss for words. A tinge of regret shaded his face but was quickly replaced by deep love and longing. He curled his arms tightly around Qi Mu\u2019s waist. Lowering his head, he whispered, \u201cI\u2019m sorry…\u201d<\/p>

Qi Mu hasn\u2019t seen him for more than a month.<\/p>

Text messages could only let them share a conversation, and phone calls could only let them share their voices. Even with video calls, they were separated by a cold screen. He can\u2019t touch the man\u2019s warm body and listen to his fluttering heartbeat.<\/p>

He missed him, awfully so… Sometimes, he even thought of going to Berlin and developing his career there after his graduation. He believed in his own strength. Even though he might encounter many difficulties in Berlin, he was not afraid.<\/p>

As his thoughts accumulated, they became Qi Mu\u2019s motivation to work even harder. He wanted to graduate early, he wanted to improve quickly and go on the stage with him. No longer needing to…\u00a0<\/p>

Hide their relationship.<\/p>

Burying his face in Min Chen\u2019s shoulder, Qi Mu whined, \u201cYou came to Paris and didn\u2019t tell me.\u201d<\/p>

The man who had always been skilled in arguments didn\u2019t know what to say. \u201cI… No.\u201d<\/p>

\u201cYou came to Paris and didn\u2019t tell me.\u201d<\/p>

\u201c…\u201d<\/p>

\u201cYou are in Paris, and you didn\u2019t even tell me!\u201d<\/p>

\u201c… …\u201d<\/p>

\u201cYou came to Paris, and you hid it from me!!!\u201d<\/p>

\u201c… … …\u201d<\/p>

After a while, Min Chen asked, \u201cWho told you I\u2019m in Paris?\u201d<\/p>

Without thinking too much about it, Qi Mu murmured, \u201cMr. Leonid.\u201d<\/p>

Min Chen\u2019s eyes narrowed dangerously. Leonid…<\/em><\/p>

\u201cYou went to my concert so why didn\u2019t you… tell me?!\u201d<\/p>

In addition to great joy and excitement, there\u2019s also a sliver of anger in Qi Mu\u2019s heart. He was really annoyed. Although Akkad told them not to meet each other much before he graduated, it doesn\u2019t mean they weren\u2019t allowed to meet at all. But this guy, coming all the way to Paris to listen to his concert, and he didn\u2019t even breathe a word to him!<\/p>

How could he not be angry?!<\/p>

Min Chen frowned. \u201cQi Mu, actually, I…\u201d<\/p>

\u201cYou didn\u2019t come to me!\u201d<\/p>

\u201cI don\u2019t want to…\u201d<\/p>

\u201cBut you didn\u2019t come to me!\u201d<\/p>

\u201cI don\u2019t want to disturb…\u201d<\/p>

\u201cYou just don\u2019t want to see me, do you… Humph…\u201d<\/p>

Warm lips stopped Qi Mu\u2019s crazy chatter. After more than a month, Min Chen released all his suppressed feelings with his kiss.<\/p>

Min Chen kissed his beloved earnestly, and they didn\u2019t even part to breathe. The friction between their lips and teeth gradually calmed them both, and they held onto each other tightly, as if they could merge as one in flesh and blood.<\/p>

When the young man instinctively opened his mouth, Min Chen\u2019s tongue slipped in. Sucking away the youth\u2019s breath, he explored the long-awaited warmth. The exchange of fluids made their lover\u2019s presence even more real for both of them.\u00a0<\/p>

When the kiss ended, Qi Mu\u2019s unfocused eyes were glued to the man in front of him. He could only listen as he panted. Finally, Min Chen whispered, \u201cQi Mu, I don\u2019t want you to change your pace because of me. Your third assessment is starting soon. We still have a lot of time, but now… You will be distracted.\u201d<\/p>

Qi Mu reluctantly nodded. He couldn\u2019t help but murmur, \u201cBut… I miss you so much. You can see me, but I can\u2019t see you. Min Chen… Has anyone ever told you that your behavior is quite\u2014\u2014Outrageous?\u201d<\/p>

The youth\u2019s awkward seriousness turned Min Chen\u2019s already dark eyes even darker. The next moment, he pressed him down onto the sofa, kissing him passionately.<\/p>

He kept the young man captive in his arms. He couldn\u2019t understand how he had lived for more than a month without Qi Mu. He didn\u2019t know how he was willing to just see him from afar and leave without saying a word.<\/p>

The temperature in the room gradually increased as Min Chen\u2019s warm lips gently kissed Qi Mu\u2019s eyebrows and his eyelids. Then, he kissed from the tip of his nose all the way to his beautiful jawline. Finally, his lips fell on Qi Mu\u2019s, softly pulling them apart.<\/p>

Why did he feel guilty?<\/p>

Because… He loved him.<\/p>

Yes…<\/p>

He loved him.<\/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): Kuro
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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Kuro:<\/strong><\/h4>

Eeuuwww, I was wriggling while translating this. That aside, it\u2019s nice seeing Qi Mu acting spoiled and childish. He was too mature, understandably, being 30 something before he died and all. But willingly showing this side to Min Chen really warms my heart. I decided to translate this novel because amongst Mo Chen Huan\u2019s works that I\u2019ve read at that time, this one left the deepest impression and also the fact that it wasn\u2019t excessive and it\u2019s a slice-of-life. I\u2019m an old man, I can\u2019t handle too much excitement. _(:3\u300d\u2220)_ Thank you for reading! <3<\/p>

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Oh em geeeeee!!!( \u301c(\ua4aa\ua4b3\ua4aa)\u301c\u301c(\ua4aa\ua4b3\ua4aa)\u301c(\uff61\u30fb\/\/\u03b5\/\/\u30fb\uff61)<\/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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