Chapter 25 (2/2)

Although he was older than Min Chen, he had to admit that this man would always notice the things they overlooked.

Min Chen’s order of conversation could be seen with a glance. After talking to Du Sheng, he turned to Qi Mu, and Qi Mu could not help but go quiet, involuntarily swallowing a mouthful of saliva.

In his previous life, the highest form of praise had come from Mr. Erberk Dorenza, the conductor of the Vienna Symphony Orchestra, and also one of the world’s four grand conductors. Qi Mu had exchanged many pointers with the man during his rehearsals with the orchestra and gained frequent inspiration.

But the man in front of him. . . was the conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. And he also had the honor of being one of the four grand world conductors at such a young age.

The most important thing was, he had been acknowledged by everyone as the king of classical music.

After writing his first sonata at the age of sixteen, he proceeded to create dozens of songs in just a decade. Most of those songs were symphonic pieces and were played by orchestras all around the world. In the past few years, he personally directed a “Bertham Night” where all the songs he composed were performed by the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra.

And now, Qi Mu was waiting for this legendary figure’s comment.

Qi Mu suddenly realized he could hear his heartbeat thumping as if it would jump from his throat the next second. This was different from his previous contact with the man, this time. . . it was a real review.

He no longer had an orchestra to rely on. This was his solo, and this review was entirely his own, where no other factors were to be considered.

The bleak night wind blew in from the other side of the road, sweeping over the man-made lake in front of the concert hall. The moon’s reflection on its surface was suddenly distorted by a series of ripples. It seemed to mirror Qi Mu’s mood of not being able to remain calm.

“Your 《Tzigane》was very good. I think you would play Paganini’s songs very well. 《E Minor》had no outstanding issues, but you were too quick on the third part of the second movement. If you were playing in an orchestra, your deputy chief would be troubled.”

The slightly hoarse but magnetic voice rang out on the evening breeze, and Qi Mu subconsciously lifted his head. He looked up towards the right. He obviously didn’t expect to meet Min Chen’s gaze head-on.

The hall’s splendid chandelier shone through the tall doors onto the young man’s face, and Min Chen had a sense of deja vu. Qi Mu’s eyes were wet as if a pitiful kitten was staring at him, and Min Chen’s heart trembled as his throat tightened.

Then, with his tone a bit stiff: “Overall, you played well.”

The word “well” was almost the highest evaluation he had ever given and it made Daniel glance at him again. When Daniel looked at him, he saw Min Chen was so focused on Xiao Tian Shi, and he suddenly thought: Do you want to scoop up Engelchen?! What great potential!

Without delay, Daniel said to Qi Mu, “Do you wish to study in Europe? I know several colleges. Whether it’s Paris, or the UK, or even Cologne, Germany, there are no problems. I can recommend you. I really like the sound of your violin. I was impressed!”

Daniel spoke in English as his Chinese was not good. When he was researching Qi Mu for Min Chen, he found out that Qi Mu’s English was excellent and he could carry a normal conversation.

After Daniel had spoken, Qi Mu didn’t even have to think about it as he replied with a smile, “Thank you for your kindness, Mr. Daniel, but I have no plans to further my studies at this time.”

Daniel sighed and said a few more words to persuade him, but Qi Mu politely refused them all one by one. In the end, Daniel could only give up on this “recommendation” plan that had made him suffer and turned to chat with Du Sheng and Tan Zheng Hui.

Qi Mu actually knew that he had no relationship with Duke Daniel, and the other party wouldn’t recommend him to a college for no reason. Daniel may look approachable on the surface, but Qi Mu wasn’t simple enough to believe in words like “I like your violin” or “I am impressed.”

Daniel wanted to use this opportunity to bind his future with the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. He wanted to recommend him in the name of “cultivating future members,” and although Qi Mu had decided to walk the path of struggling in the orchestra, he did not think it was time to tie himself to a specific orchestra forever.

Even if it was the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra.

After switching to exchanging in English, Daniel and Tan Zheng Hui carried a pleasant conversation. After everyone had spoken some, Daniel seemed ready to leave. However, who would expect for Min Chen to suddenly lift his head and look at Qi Mu.

Qi Mu’s mind went blank, but he obediently listened as Min Chen opened his mouth to speak, “You. . .”

“Hey, Auston, Daniel! Long time no see!” Professor Karl, who had been speaking to some students at the side, suddenly shouted with a wave of his hand.

Having been interrupted for the second time that night, Min Chen: “. . .”

Having breathed a sigh of relief, the face/mascot/Xiao Tian Shi/Xiao Qi: “. . .”