Seeing Yu Man's resolute attitude, Hu Shuo stopped insisting, mainly because the other party's current status was indeed not a matter of money.
"However, Brother Shuo, I really need to adjust my teaching time next week. I won't be able to make it back on Saturday morning. Is it okay to change the class to Sunday? I promise, this is just this time!" Yu Man looked at Hu Shuo,
He said with an apologetic look.
"It doesn't matter, then next week's classes will be moved to Sunday." Hu Shuo smiled and nodded.
"I'm really sorry, Brother Shuo, because next Saturday morning China time I will participate in this year's International Piano Masters Competition. I am the only one in the country who has been invited to participate. Therefore, I represent not only myself in this competition, but also the international community."
For the honor of the country, therefore, I really cannot refuse..."
It can be seen that Yu Man's words came from the heart. Judging from her emotional analysis, if she hadn't shouldered the honor of the country, she might have really turned down this competition and came to teach Zuo Zuo how to play the piano.
But this time, Hu Shuo was faintly aware of a strange aura. He looked at Yu Man, whose eyes were a little dodged and did not dare to meet his eyes.
Seeing this situation, Hu Shuo's heart trembled slightly. He had never thought in this direction before, thinking that Yu Man tried his best to teach Zuo Zuo how to play the piano just for Huang Yurong's sake. However, at this moment, Hu Shuo finally understood.
Wake up, because judging from Yu Man's expression at this time and her past performance, things should be developing in a bad direction...
In particular, in order to teach Zuo Zuo how to play the piano, Yu Man actually wanted to give up participating in the International Piano Masters Competition. This was definitely not a decision that a pianist would make.
The International Piano Masters Competition is held every year, and it is held on November 11th every year. At first, it was not a competition, but the best pianists in the world gathered together to commemorate the greatest pianist of this time and space.
"Cledsoe" concert.
Kledsoe is the greatest pianist of this time and space, and he is also an extremely idealistic "madman". His ideal is to use music to heal those suffering in the war. Therefore, when his performance career is at its peak,
At that time, he chose to go to the most war-torn areas in the world at that time, perform music for the people who were devastated by war in slums and refugee camps, and held a piano tour called "Sounds of Peace".
Kledsoe's tour is also known as the greatest piano tour in human history. However, it was during this tour that Kledsoe was unfortunately hit by a stray bullet and left his life behind.
In that land that has been baptized by war.
That day is November 11th.
A few years later, when the war subsided, pianists around the world decided to hold a large-scale concert on November 11th every year in memory of Cledsoe at the place where he died.
This tradition has been passed down for decades. Later, people felt that the concert alone seemed a bit boring, so they changed the concert into a competition format. Slowly, this competition became the top competition in the world's piano industry, also known as
International Piano Masters Competition!
And it actually has another name: "Cledsoe Cup Piano Competition".
The winner of this competition will receive the "Cledsoe Cup", which is also the highest honor in the world's piano industry.
Pianists all over the world are honored to be able to participate in this competition. However, this competition is an invitation-only competition. All pianists who can be invited to participate are those who have achieved dazzling results in the international piano world this year.
Yu Man was invited to the International Piano Masters Competition because she won the championship in the Vienna International Youth Piano Competition. In fact, she is also the fourth Chinese person to be invited to participate. The three people before Yu Man are all currently from China.
He is a towering figure in the piano world.
Therefore, when Hu Shuo felt that Yu Man would really give up teaching Zuo Zuo how to play the piano if it were not for the fact that participating in the competition represents the honor of the country, Hu Shuo also realized the seriousness of the matter.
"It is every pianist's dream to participate in the International Piano Masters Competition. Moreover, it is a matter of bringing glory to the country. Xiaoyu, you must go!"
Hu Shuo said calmly, and then asked: "By the way, Xiao Yu, are you going to play "Dream Wedding" this time?"
"Um."
Yu Man nodded: "I am most confident about that piece."
"Okay, I'll play another piece of music for you to listen to."
Hu Shuo already had a way in his mind to make this beautiful pianist give up his unrealistic thoughts.
"oh?"
"Brother Shuo has created a new song?" Yu Man's eyes lit up, full of anticipation.
"Um."
Hu Shuo nodded: "Go to the piano room and I will play for you."
"Dad wants to play the piano again~!"
Saozuo was very happy and ran to the piano room cheering.
"Slow down~!"
Hu Shuo walked a few steps behind, his eyes full of warmth.
Yu Man, on the other hand, followed Hu Shuo, looking at the stalwart figure in front of her, a crazy idea suddenly arose in her heart.
She wanted to rush forward, hug this man from behind, and feel the warmth of his body.
Even if it was just for a second, he would be thrown away!
Yu Man simulated the scene in his mind and spread his arms.
However, at this moment Hu Shuo's voice suddenly sounded: "Xiao Yu, when are you going to hold a concert in Jiangcheng? I, Zuo Zuo and your sister-in-law will go there to support you."
"ah……"
The sudden sound startled Yu Man. She retracted her arms in a panic and looked up at Hu Shuo in front of her. Fortunately, the other person didn't look back and just asked casually, so he didn't notice her panic.
mood.
"It will be available on the 10th of next month, and I will also participate in the anniversary activities of my alma mater on New Year's Day."
Yu Man calmed down and responded.
"Okay, I'll go and cheer you up then. Your sister-in-law was still talking about it today, saying that Xiao Yu took a lot of trouble to teach Sao Zuo how to play the piano."
Hu Shuo said it as if he was talking about family matters.
"oh."
Yu Man responded weakly, and the "sister-in-law" in Hu Shuo's two consecutive sentences shattered the fantasy in her mind.
He has a wife!!
Arriving at the piano room, Hu Shuo sat down in front of the piano.
Saozuo was sitting on the sofa next to her, holding her chubby little face with her hands, looking like a little fangirl.
Yu Man sat next to Zuo Zuo, her eyes also fell on Hu Shuo, a little unscrupulously, because from this angle she could see Hu Shuo's profile, so she didn't have to worry about meeting each other's eyes.
Putting his fingers on the keys, Hu Shuo first played a few notes casually to find a feeling. Then, he slowly closed his eyes, and then his ten fingers began to dance flexibly on the keys, followed by a sweet and soft sound.
melody……
Gradually, the only two spectators, Zuo Zuo and Yu Man, were immersed in the wonderful sound of the piano.
It seemed like minutes had passed, and it seemed like centuries had passed.
Unconsciously, the sound of the piano disappeared.
But there was silence in the piano room, with a warm smile on Zuo Zuo's face, and Yu Man's eyes closed, seemingly still immersed in the beautiful melody.
"Wow, daddy plays so well!"
Zuo Zuo was the first to break the silence in the piano room, clapping her little hands and cheering.
Hu Shuo smiled and touched the little girl's forehead.
At this time, Yu Man slowly opened her eyes and took a long breath. She felt that her soul seemed to be purified by this melody.
"This song is great!"
There was an uncontrollable smile on Yu Man's face. For a pianist like her, nothing excites her more than hearing a moving piece of music.
"Brother Shuo, was this created by you again?"
Yu Man's eyes were already filled with little stars of admiration.
"Um."
Hu Shuo nodded slightly and said, "If you like this piece of music, I can play it for you."
"Really??"
Yu Man stared at Hu Shuo with excitement. If Zuo Zuo hadn't been there, she really wanted to hug him.
"Of course it's true!"
Hu Shuo shrugged and said seriously: "As the saying goes, swords are given to heroes, and pink powder is given to beauties!"
"Brother Shuo, thank you so much!" Yu Man was so excited that she didn't know where to put her hands. Although she had only listened to the piece once, as an internationally renowned pianist, Yu Man could certainly tell the difference.
The value of a piece of music.
It is no exaggeration to say that once this piece of music is released, its influence will not be worse than "Dream Wedding". In other words, if Hu Shuo plays this piece for her, she will have more
A masterpiece.
Of course, for her, this is still secondary. The important thing is that this is the song given to her by Hu Shuo!!
"Brother Shuo, what's the name of this song?" Yu Man asked expectantly.
Hu Shuo smiled softly and said three words slowly and unhurriedly: "To Yun Yan."