Chapter 144 (1/2)

By the end of the year, several things were happening in Europe’s classical music circle. Almost all the major orchestras had some kind of gossip.

Of course, the scandal involving Wei Ai and Wei Jiao stole the spotlight and had blown up in Vienna and the rest of Europe, with little signs of slowing.

Just when the flame was about to extinguish, news came out that Leon Zayev publicly sold the position of deputy chief for Wei Ai. After a brief respite, it was suddenly made clear that Luo Yu Sen had been isolated by the members of Wei Jiao.

The scandal was nearly the on thing musicians and fans’ minds when a clear stream suddenly flowed onto the magma-covered land——

Bai Ai was about to begin their second to last tour!

The scheduled concert had to be postponed for a week because of their a day and a half delay in S City.

One day was the equivalent of 24 hours of rehearsal to get familiar with their repertoire. Each repertoire was different, so one day was valuable rehearsal time.

In the Golden Hall, every performance had to be booked in advance. So when Bai Ai had to postpone their performance, the concert hall who got their hall fully booked placed their schedule a week later.

Fortunately, their last concert would be held on their own turf, in the Berlin Philharmonic Hall. Otherwise, they’d have much more trouble.

After resting for a whole day, Qi Mu got up early and went out to do his morning exercises. He also made his last payment to Charles along the way. After receiving the confirmation message from him, Qi Mu deleted the private detective’s number and completely buried the matter in his heart.

Qi Mu didn’t ask Charles to do anything illegal, just to find out the truth. As a private detective, Charles abided by professional ethics and conducts, so he would keep everything secret. Even if it was later known that he asked Charles to do those things, Qi Mu had a clear conscience that——

What he investigated was the truth. Even the police found more concrete evidence, didn’t they?

When Qi Mu returned home, the rice porridge in the rice cooker had already turned soft. He scooped out two bowls of porridge and left the kitchen. Only then, he saw the handsome man had finished showering and was sitting at the dining table, looking at himself.

Qi Mu raised his eyebrows and stepped forward, “You’re awake?”

Min Chen arranged the chopsticks and spoons, then spoke, his tone wilting, “You didn’t wake me up.”

The previous night, Qi Mu promised Min Chen that he would wake him up before his morning exercises. But that morning, he rose before the sky was bright and went out quietly without any intention of waking Min Chen.

Hearing this, Qi Mu’s hands stopped, then he smiled helplessly. “I woke up too early this morning, so I didn’t want to wake you. I promise to wake you up everyday after this, okay?”

The man replied with a soft humph and Qi Mu coaxed him with a few more words. He promised he would cook for the proud, yet charming guy after he returned from the theatre that evening. Only then did he stop sulking.

While eating light dishes with the porridge, Qi Mu told Min Chen about the Palisade Theatre, smiling as he did. However, he didn’t notice the man who kept responding to him in a low voice was looking at him with a deep and obscured gaze.

In fact… Min Chen woke up the moment Qi Mu did. He felt that the young man was deliberately moving quietly, as if he didn’t want him to notice, so he played along. He already had some guesses in mind why.

Min Chen’s eyesight was pretty good but in the foggy morning, he couldn’t clearly see the corner of the building from the top floor. So, he took out his prescription glasses that he hadn’t used for ages and watched as the young man stood before the ATM machine at the end of the street. His eyes narrowed, Min Chen made no mention of it.

…That thing should be over now?

During Qi Mu’s usual morning routine, Min Chen made several phone calls and began to take over the matter that Qi Mu thought has been solved.

When Min Chen sat at the dining table and saw the young man’s natural, warm smile, his heart trembled. He understood now——

Qi Mu had left it behind.

However, while Qi Mu was completely relieved, Min Chen was the opposite.

Most people knew Auston Bertram as a tolerant gentleman, elegant and polite to everyone. But only a few who were familiar with him like Daniel and Qi Mu knew….

The man was very petty.

When Daniel first came to Bai Ai for an interview, Min Chen was the assistant conductor at that time. On that day, the former conductor was taking Daniel to the rehearsal hall for a tour and Min Chen was demonstrating a piece for a violinist.

Min Chen was excellent with piano, but his violin… wasn’t flattering. Anyway, at his level, whether or not he could enter Bai Ai with his violin skill need not be said.

Therefore, after hearing Min Chen’s violin, Daniel politely said, “Mr. Laurent, this violinist’s skill is quite average. He seemed to have made a mistake in this 《Symphonie Espagnole》just now.”