It was obviously a very affordable restaurant. As soon as Yang Jingxing entered the door, he saw a male international student standing at the back and waving to him. It seemed that the food had not been served after such a long time.

Afraid that Yang Jingxing was unfamiliar with the place and could not figure out the direction, the male international student kept standing as a signpost, and then the other two students also stood up very loyally, making them more eye-catching. Teacher You also left his chair and stood up until

Director Yang felt relieved after he walked up to a few people.

"Sit down." Yang Jingxing sat down in the empty seat between the students and showed that he was fine: "Are you ready?"

The female student nodded: "I ordered it for Mr. Yang..." It seemed like some kind of tortillas, steak and noodles.

Yang Jingxing exuded a local atmosphere: "Don't be polite, feel free to order whatever you want, it's a rare gathering. We Chinese people of the same age can just call each other by their names. This one is the teacher."

Teacher You laughed at himself, but the three students nodded seriously. The girl sat upright: "Mr. Yang, oops... let me introduce myself first..."

Yang Jingxing was amused: "Is it necessary? Classmate Cai Jialu..."

Not only the three in front of him, Director Yang has some knowledge about all the Chinese students of Curtis, even the little geniuses in the preparatory course, because Kirsty is very strict in selecting the preparatory students, unlike Julia.

Cast a wide net.

After being praised by Director Yang for their achievements and honors at a young age, the three international students were not very happy and proud. Instead, they seemed to be a little uneasy and uncomfortable under investigation, and they laughed unnaturally.

Yang Jingxing asked others: "Zheng Wenyi isn't in school much now, is he?"

The students confirmed that he had been busy performing the show two years ago, and it was a bit like Hillary at the time, and it was said that his family had immigrated.

When the food was served, Yang Jingxing was pleasantly surprised by the large plate of corn tortillas stuffed with cheese, ham, and fruits and vegetables: "Who ordered this? You know I can eat it so well."

Teacher You was modest, while Cai Jialu said it was decided after discussion.

We chatted while eating. Although the three Chinese students have been in the United States for at least three years, they don’t seem to be completely unfamiliar with the dining table culture. Maybe they have that kind of talent in their bones, and gradually they no longer feel alienated and can even chat.

Especially after the lecturer exclaimed in a very ignorant way that this steak weighed at least one pound.

We started talking about food. Yang Jingxing was also concerned about the study and life of international students, their past status and future plans. The girl was grateful to her parents for their hard work, and the cello boy recalled his discomfort and low self-esteem when he fell from genius to bottom when he first came here. Piano

The boy revealed that he once considered Pu Yin as his second choice.

Unlike other Chinese Americans, most of Curtis's Chinese students were enlightened and their talents were discovered in China. They are nostalgic and grateful for their former teachers and classmates, but they also have to admit the gap between China and the West. Students generally believe that domestic "teaching"

Too dead", the same teacher or even professor will teach the same style. Teaching students in accordance with their aptitude is easier said than done.

Fortunately, the girl told Yang Jingxing: "Actually, I have heard about you from my friends in China several years ago, and even knew about you when you went to Juilliard. But I am still a little worried when I know that you are coming to Philadelphia, and I am afraid that it will be hard to live up to your reputation."

Yang Jingxing: "It's not a shame, is it?"

The silly smiles of several students seemed awkward, and Teacher You's fixed grin seemed awkward.

Yang Jingxing consciously changed the topic: "Cultural wealth has also been accumulated. In fact, our teachers are already very rare. They had almost no basic knowledge at that time..."

The cello boy who has been out for six years is still patriotic: "Chinese culture has a long history..."

Yang Jingxing: "But what I was playing about at that time was not Chinese culture."

Yes, the young man was so worried about his seniors that the girl suddenly had an idea: "Wealth, you have surpassed them today...surpassed!"

The two boys were simply grateful for the girl's self-sacrifice. All they had to do was give Pu Yin compatriots a big face by nodding their heads a few more times. This shouldn't be considered selling their souls, right?

Yang Jingxing shook his head: "At best, I only have one more fruit hanging on the big tree of Xile..."

The girl was very unconvinced: "But the fruit is the biggest and the most shining! Compared with so many lectures and exchange master classes every year... they can't be compared at all. What we brought today is the real shock and the real inspiration!"

The piano boy used a fork to ravage the tomatoes on the plate, and there seemed to be dissatisfaction in his words: "I feel like I traveled from 1782 to 1826."

The cello boy laughed: "It must be 1837."

The girl is eager to learn and asks: "Mozart Liszt?"

The cello boy nodded seriously: "Fantasia to Grand Etude."

Yang Jingxing enjoyed his meal and said, "If you think about it, if Liszt is in front and Mozart is in the back, it can actually be seen as an improvement."

The girl studying vocal music didn't answer the lecture, and she felt a little inferior and blamed herself: "My feelings may not be as strong as yours, and it's most obvious that I'm not good enough for the piano department. I guess..." She looked like the situation was not good.

The piano boy glanced at the lecturer while he was arranging the food on the plate: "Aren't you going to hold concerts and make records in the future?"

"No." Yang Jingxing shook his head: "Personal hobbies are different, I'm not interested in that."

Teacher You put his hands on the edge of the table and spoke warmly in a meeting posture: "I just told you to take what Director Yang said today as motivation. I think what Director Yang actually means is that my talents will be useful. This sentence says

Only you can understand. Director Yang has always cared about you international students. We have a meal together to get to know you better. Director Yang played Zhang Mingjie's works in the lecture. Such opportunities are rare and precious. You should know better than me.

Is that because Zhang Mingjie’s works are better than Director Yang’s own?”

The teacher's words made the students' expressions and sitting postures stiffen. Yang Jingxing quickly explained: "Just chat, I feel that the atmosphere in Curtis is really good, so I want to hear your feelings."

The cello boy smiled: "Today is different, usually it's just the same..."

Girls also: “There are times when I want to be lazy.”

Yang Jingxing pretended: "You can't be lazy! You have already worked ninety points. If you are lazy for one point, you will lose ten points."

The girl nodded repeatedly: "But I'm only sixty."

Yang Jingxing: "Then we should work harder, there is great potential."

The piano boy was so resentful: "I originally thought I would get an excellent score of 80%, but then I found out that the full score was 200."

Several people laughed, and Yang Jingxing also laughed: "Then you have greater potential, come on."

Teacher You continued to encourage: "This is how the ceiling is constantly being raised. How many works were considered unplayable when they were first born, and how many works were a complete failure when they first premiered. What about now? You must believe in yourself and your potential!"

The students all nodded in acceptance. The cello boy gave an example seriously: "I think Hillary's potential has been really unleashed. It's amazing. I know Hillary well and have listened to every CD many times. I really didn't expect that."

.I was worried about her at the beginning. She had almost finished speaking when she arrived. If my understanding of Director Yang is still at..." I was afraid that I couldn't go on with my expression.

The girl nodded her head and continued: "I don't know. I thought I was going to show off my skills and play the piano. Wow, I was so afraid of being embarrassed. Then I was surprised. I felt that I was not inferior at all, and my aura was not weak at all."

"Indeed, it's better than usual! So you have to accept it." The piano boy sighed and chuckled: "But I wonder if he will find it boring in the future. The piano is the choice for the violin."

Yang Jingxing expressed his opinion: "It's not that her potential has been stimulated. She has always been able to do it with ease. Today she showed a little more strength."

The girl seemed to be lost in the taste of meat: "Today was one of the most exciting scenes I have ever seen. It was numb from the scalp to the soles of the feet!"

"It's such a surprise." The cello boy relished: "It's the icing on the cake, it's pleasing to the eye, and I especially appreciate her dedication."

"A fan?" Yang Jingxing smiled: "Why don't you seize the opportunity to give me a hug and a handshake? You can also sign an autograph."

Cello was so embarrassed that he waved his hands repeatedly: "It's just for appreciation... I dare to hug you if I have half your talent."

The girl laughed so hard that her neck stretched out: "Yes, she took the initiative!"

Boys who play cello don't allow their idols to be tainted: "You will only know the feeling of a perfect ensemble after experiencing it. You really can't help it. The music is worth our sweat."

The girl sighed deeply to the lecturer: "Oh, there is another legend about you. This time I finally saw it with my own eyes."

Yang Jingxing: "Your focus seems to be wrong."

The three students hehe hehe, the piano boy explained: "Because lectures may be a bit far away for us. When we were young, we said we wanted to be scientists. The goal is beautiful, but the reality is cruel."

Teacher You spoke again: "You can't say that, let alone think that way, An Xin, you all know..."

The meal was in a hurry, and the bill for five people was less than two hundred dollars, which was really unworthy of a legendary figure. Yang Jingxing made a wish to find a good place if he had another chance.

There was not enough time, and the walk back was very busy, but the conversation was even more lively. The girl almost wanted to apologize to the lecturer. She imagined that Yang Jingxing was very arrogant and very low-key, like a reclusive master, but the real situation was so kind and natural.

, there is no sense of distance at all: "Is this the same for you in Puyin?"

Yang Jingxing said: "Of course, it's always like this among classmates. Unfortunately, we don't have much time in school now."

"I want to transfer to another school!" The girl was obviously joking, but also regretful: "I should ask Cao Hanyun to come with me. He looks so good that I want to come."

Yang Jingxing simply blamed him: "Why didn't you call us together?"

I can't say why, but I can make up for it. The girl suggested: "How about we go see you off tomorrow?"

Yang Jingxing was very aware: "No, you just have a good time in class..."

It was agreed to gather at 7:50, and Yang Jingxing and others rushed back to the school at 5:00 pm. But fortunately, the leading professors were still waiting for the lecturers, and postponed the start of the concert for a quarter of an hour, which was not for the sake of

The lecture was postponed due to the lack of people because there were some order and safety issues that needed to be dealt with.

There is no rush anymore, there is still time to talk to each other. Curtis is a great person, and he summarized a lot of things from the afternoon lecture after dinner.

Yang Jingxing took the initiative to talk to Hillary, who had changed her clothes, makeup and hair style: "What happened? Miss Cole."

Hillary stood up from the sofa and smiled regretfully: "We missed the plane."

Yang Jingxing regretted: "I'm sorry to hear..."

"No, no." Hilary shook her head repeatedly and simply resisted: "It doesn't matter, it's not your fault... The fact is that I want to take a break. I mean I haven't attended a concert here in ten years. I have always missed this place.

This will be very helpful to me.”

Yang Jingxing laughed: "I feel sorry for the music fans in Atlanta."

Hillary explained seriously: "I will get there before three o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Yes, I missed the rehearsal, but I think it's not a big problem."

"I believe it." Yang Jingxing nodded: "I wish you a pleasant night."

After all, it was considered cooperation. Hillary said seriously: "You too, good evening."

After chatting for a while, the experts and scholars were reminded that they could enter. A group of people greeted each other politely, just like Pu Yin. When I walked into the concert hall, I saw that it was really overcrowded. Not only were the small chairs densely packed, but the walls were also full of people.

After standing in a circle, there was almost no room to stay in the crowd. There were at least 245 people. Except for those citizens who only needed to fill out the application form to enjoy the student performances for free at Curtis, more than half of them were students. Compared with the afternoon audience,
To be continued...