Chapter 163 (2/2)

Wallace, at the time, didn’t expect the young child to be so excellent!

When he listened to Qi Mu’s 《Bell》 by Paganini, he just thought this child’s level was good.

But after rehearsing with Qi Mu for a few days, he discovered the child’s most valuable ability wasn’t his outstanding violin skills, but his cooperation with the orchestra!

Based on “having excellent violin talent,” this was an even deeper level of talent!

Not to mention, this kid was really too hard on himself!

Even Wallace, who had seen countless musicians, had to admit, when he arrived early at the rehearsal room and saw Qi Mu seriously playing the scores alongside the second violin group, he was shocked at the child’s efforts!

At the time, it wasn’t even dawn yet. The score wasn’t one the child needed to play, but he was studying hard for the whole orchestra, all for the best performance!

Qi Mu was definitely an excellent concertmaster.

The night’s success also proved this to Wallace. Simultaneously, it suggested that the child needed a larger stage, that he should go to a more powerful orchestra and have even greater opportunities! He was still young!

With lots of thoughts weighing his heart, Wallace looked at the one sitting opposite to himself, at Dorenza and exclaimed with a smile, “Dorenza, although I’ve only spent four months with Little Seven, I really wanted to recommend him to you. He… is a really good child! If you skip over him, you will definitely regret it!”

Dorenza nodded. “Yes, Wallace. I have always known Little Seven is an excellent child.” He paused and explained, “Actually, since Zayev was fired… I think you know already? Yes, I fired Zayev, and now Wei Ai lacks a good concertmaster.”

Sighing, Dorenza continued, “After Zayev left the orchestra, Wei Ai had the deputy concertmaster, Anthony, temporarily take over the position. But, Anthony isn’t young, and it’s difficult for him to bear such heavy responsibility. I wanted to recruit a deputy concertmaster over the next few months, then… together with Anthony, develop an outstanding concertmaster.”

When Dorenza said this, both Qi Mu and Wallace understood at once.

Wallace exclaimed, “God! Are you recruiting for a concertmaster?!”

Dorenza nodded. “Correct. Although, we can only call it the deputy concertmaster for the public recruitment tomorrow. In fact, I hope to make him Wei Ai’s best concertmaster within three months.”

Dorenza looked at the surprised young man and said, “Little Seven, I believe you have the strength, and now… I need to borrow you from my dear Wallace.”

Qi Mu was still stunned. “Mr. Dorenza, I still have over a month’s contract left with the Palisade…”

“Little Seven, I think you should seize this opportunity.” Qi Mu had yet to finish when Wallace interrupted. “The Palisade Theatre is pleased to have had such an outstanding concertmaster as yourself these past four months, and I deeply feel the progress of our orchestra, but now… How could I stop our dear Little Seven from moving on to a larger stage?”

Pupils trembling, Qi Mu turned to look at Wallace. He returned the look with a gentle smile and encouraging eyes, but… Qi Mu still didn’t know how to answer.

Wallace continued, “Little Seven, don’t worry about the orchestra. Everyone will be happy for you to get such a good opportunity!”

There were no words to convey his thoughts, and he had no idea how to start. Qi Mu clenched his fingers and touched a small, fluffy thing in his pocket. Drawing it out by a ribbon, Qi Mu saw a little bunny twirling in the air with round eyes. It was very cute.

Qi Mu smiled and tugged the two little arms of rabbit Little Seven and, shaking a little, looked at Wallace. “I, with rabbit Little Seven, want to say to Mr. Wallace——”

“Thank you for your care all this time. I gained a lot, I definitely won’t let you down.”

“The Palisade Theatre… is my favorite theater!”

After a long conversation, Qi Mu learned more about the recruitment from Dorenza, then sent the prestigious conductor out the theater’s doors alongside Wallace. Some curious members of the orchestra secretly hid behind the pillars and watched the master leave with heavy hearts.

Before leaving completely, Dorenza suddenly paused and turned to Qi Mu. “Little Seven, I heard your 《The Blue Danube》 today, and it was very touching! Your 《The Blue Danube》 is one of the best I’ve heard, and it made my hesitation fade away.”

Qi Mu whispered, “Thank you,” but Dorenza hadn’t finished yet. “But Little Seven, your violin… it reminds me of a dead friend. His 《The Blue Danube》 is as affectionate and romantic as yours. I think when he hears this piece you’ve played in heaven, he will also be very happy.”

Qi Mu naturally understood who Dorenza was speaking of and nodded gratefully, but Doenza pulled another letter from his pocket. Though he was stunned again, Dorenza only smiled and said, “I only just remembered to take this out now. Actually, Little Seven… I have a letter here, another recommendation.”

Qi Mu took the thick letter in surprise. Dorenza’s voice was thick with emotion as he said, “The last time Min and I recognized talent was over a year ago. I never expected him to recommend another excellent violinist so soon. Min’s letter is also well written. Little Seven, if you are interested, after the meetings start next week, give me this letter again.”

Holding the heavy letter in hand, Qi Mu watched Dorenza’s back as he walked away.

Under the dim light, the young man’s figure stood alone. Cool wind blew from every direction, but he couldn’t feel the cold. The letter in his hand was as hot as a fireball, enough to keep him warm.

The two letters, the two people who were sincere toward him.

Absence… really made the heart grow fonder, ah.