Chapter 145 (2/2)

He was progressing rapidly… No, he was improving too quickly!

Even the stoic Min Chen was deeply shocked by this horrifying speed. He felt a heavy pressure in his chest.

When the classic tracks ended, Daniel gave an applause. At the end of the opera, a chorus of “Bravo”s echoed from the back of the audience hall before a roaring applause.

While applauding, Daniel praised, “Christole, their performance is really good. It’s at the level of the Vienna National Opera, don’t you think? I haven’t heard such a skillful 《The Wedding of Figaro》 for so long. It’s very beautiful.”

Christole nodded. “Yes, the singing was good. Moreover, by the second act, the orchestra accompaniment was excellent, making the opera as a whole even more outstanding.” After a slight pause, he smiled and added, “If Angel is the concertmaster of this orchestra, then… I might be feeling some pressure.”

Hearing this, Daniel raised an eyebrow. “You’re worried that he might surpass you someday?”

Christole replied, “You think that day is still very far away?”

Daniel’s understanding of string instruments was average. “Little Angel is only 22 this year, while you were 25 when you joined Bai Ai. To surpass you back then, I think Little Angel could’ve done it in a year or two. But the current you… it’s absolutely impossible. Don’t think so little of yourself, Christole.”

Not refuting Daniel’s words, Christole smiled and nodded under the hall lights. Then, he looked at the man sitting opposite of him.

In a short moment, the chief conductor and concertmaster of Bai Ai reached a consensus——

That day might not be so far away. They must work harder.

At the end of the performance, the audience chanted a warm chorus of “Encore”. Since they were so enthusiastic, the Palisade Theatre Orchestra and the actors performed another classic.

Min Chen didn’t stay for the encore. Before all the lights were turned on, the three quietly left the hall.

Daniel and Christole went back first while Min Chen glanced at the signposts, then at the path to the Palisade Theatre’s backstage. Seeing the backstage entrance before him, he took a step closer, when…

He was stopped.

The security guard between the front entrance and the backstage entrance eyed him suspiciously, seeing only half his jaw, as most of his face was hidden beneath a black mask.

…Dressed up like a thief, he was definitely not a good person!

A tall, burly security guard sternly called, “Sir, this is a workers only area. Please turn back.”

Hesitating, Min Chen looked up at the man and whispered, “My… friend works with the theatre’s orchestra. I’m picking him up.”

The security guard hesitated, then shook his head. “Then please wait for your friend outside, sir.”

With a particularly long sigh, Min Chen took off the mask, his gaze cold. With a calm tone and an elegant, noble temperament, he said, “I’m Auston Bertram and I have an appointment with Mr. Wallace, the conductor of the orchestra.”

The moment he took the mask off, the security guard’s eyes widened. Then, he frowned and doubtfully asked, “Begging you pardon, sir. But… who is Auston Bertram?”

Min Chen, whose face was a little painful at the moment: “…”

Outside the opera hall, an indifferent-looking man and a burly security guard stared at each other in a deadlock. Finally, a staff member of the Palisade Theatre passed by and broke the silence.

“Au… Au… Mr. Auston Bertram?!!!”

Min Chen nodded and calmly said, “Hello. I want to go backstage to find a friend.”

“Ah… Sure!!! Please follow me!!!!”

Placing his hand on his chest, Min Chen then politely bowed to the confused security guard and said, “You are very dedicated.”

Then, he then strode away with his long legs, following the staff member.

Look, it’s not that I’m not famous! It’s him that knew too little!

Humph!