644. Unruly playing cards should be pinned on hope
"It's like this, Miss Duan, the outside world has always had some misunderstandings about Steinway. Which performances must use a Steinway, or when attending events, you must enter with the title of Steinway artist, you cannot accept advertisements, etc.
These irresponsible rumors do not exist."
"In fact, becoming a Steinway artist is just one more title, and you don't even need to participate in some unnecessary internal activities."
"But at the same time, even if you become a Steinway artist, you will not have any privileges. Anything you want to do with a Steinway requires money. Of course, there are some good value-added services that non-Steinway artists cannot enjoy.
of."
Paul also answered another question in a different direction, "Will there be any conveniences after becoming a Steinway artist?"
It's just that Duan Ran didn't seem to hear the part that interested him.
She hummed and raised a question, "If that's all, then why did Qin Jian join the ranks of Steinway artists?" Her voice was very light.
The scene suddenly became quiet.
Qin Jian blinked calmly. He didn't expect the little fat man to be so fierce.
Paul didn't think of it either.
This question is very direct.
Duan Ran stood up and stretched his waist, changed into a comfortable sitting position and leaned against Qin Jian.
"You are right, Steinway Piano owns nearly 95% of the world's pianists.
"But not all top pianists are under Steinway. Richter later chose Fazioli, Gould always used an old Yamah, and Andersen seems to have publicly said that there is no better pianist than Steinway.
A worse piano."
Having said this, Duan Ran stopped calmly. She needed to hear something practical.
In other words, Steinway is willing to pay something to win over Qin Jian.
Duan Ran made it clear that what Steinway only valued was Qin Jian’s potential and nationality.
Because as far as Qin Jian’s personal achievements are concerned, he is still far from the point where Steinway can customize a piano for him.
During the Bergen Troubles, Vaughn's music reviews caused a lot of turmoil in many European academies. You must know that Vaughn's identity is not an ordinary music critic, so what he mentioned in his music reviews——
This passage about Baudelaire's intention to tailor-make a piano for Qin Jian has to make people think a lot.
Shang Ran discussed this issue with Rigel at that time, and Rigel told her that the matter was not as simple as it seemed. Even as the top leader of Steinway Hamburg, Baudelaire did not have the right to decide this matter. From the proposal
The cycle from approval to R&D and launch may allow a child to wait until adulthood.
But Riegel also said that it might only take a few months.
This is a dynamic development process.
When Duan Ran told Qin Jian these words, Qin Jian also told her that the old bartender and Liao Linjun also said the same thing.
So neither of them took this matter to heart.
But no one can deny that this is indeed a strong olive branch.
Paul confessed that she admired Duan Ran's directness. After sorting out Vaughn's instructions before leaving, he said after a moment, "Ms. Duan, Steinway has an unimaginable network in the piano world. Everyone who is dedicated to the piano path
No one can escape from this network, and it can easily make anyone famous."
Duan Ran: "So?"
Paul: "Steinway admires Mr. Qin Jian very much. Please note that Mr. Baudelaire has been paying close attention to him."
Duan Ran: "Thank you, I understand."
Paul: "You're welcome, this is what I should do."
moment,
Paul: "So?"
Duan Ran smiled: "It's not my turn to make the decision on this matter."
Paul also laughed: "That's not necessarily the case."
At this point, both parties have conveyed their preliminary attitudes to each other.
Qin Jian came out to smooth things over: "Don't worry, let's go for a walk."
End of the morning with a 30-minute pleasant meal.
The three of them left the cafeteria, and on their way to take Paul to visit the piano workshop, Qin Jian happened to catch up with Old Harlin sitting under the eaves while passing by the door of Old Harlin.
"Morning, Mr. Harlem."
Qin Jian greeted the other party, and Old Harlin also smiled and took off his hat to Qin Jian.
After passing by, Qin Jian told Paul that Old Harlin used to be a senior designer at the Steinway factory.
Paul: "Wow, what an awesome old man."
Qin Jian: "Yes, he tuned the piano for Rubinstein."
Paul exclaimed and gave a thumbs up.
After arriving at the Qinfang, Qin Jian gave Paul a familiar introduction.
This was Paul's first time walking into a fortepiano production base, and what he saw along the way was indeed beyond his expectation. It was very different from the modern piano production techniques he had seen.
"It's truly spectacular."
After leaving the piano workshop, Paul said again.
At noon, Qin Jian, as the host, invited Paul to a high-end restaurant in Bergen. Duan Ran accompanied him, and the three of them had a sumptuous lunch.
During the meal, almost no one mentioned what happened in the morning. Duan Ran's guess was correct, Xiao Sai was about to come, and Steinway did not seem to care about Qin Jian's piano selection.
However, Paul did say something, "Miss Duan, after you arrive in Warsaw, you can directly contact the person in charge of Steinway in Warsaw to identify yourself, and they will dispatch the best dispatchers to perform all-round inspections for your competition piano.
Adjust and everything will be tailored to your needs."
Duan Ran expressed her gratitude for this, but when she contacted the other party in the morning, she seemed to be joking and said: "Is there any charge?
Paul replied humorously: "This is a personal gift from Mr. Baudelaire."
After lunch, Qin Jian asked Paul if he was willing to participate in tomorrow's outing. Paul regretfully refused because he had to catch the afternoon flight.
So Qin Jian took Paul around the neighborhood and rushed Paul to the airport before the plane took off.
Before parting outside the airport, he told Paul to say hello to Vaughan and Baudelaire for him, and finally thanked the other party for making a special trip for this purpose.
Paul: "This is just my job, Mr. Qin Jian. Personally, I hope you can visit Hamburg often. Sometimes it is not difficult to make some choices."
Qin Jian: "Thank you, I will consider it."
With a handshake, Paul walked into the airport.
After Paul left, Qin Jian returned to the car. Duan Ran put down the guard carrot on his phone and looked at him, "Shall we go too?"
Qin Jian opened the car door and sat down, "We have to buy some more things. Teacher Assad and Ido will also set off with us tomorrow, so there are two more people."
Duan Ran clapped his hands: "Let's go!"
Qin Jian turned on the engine and stepped on the accelerator, and the car drove out of the parking lot.
"Today was tough."
"Hey, so you should make something delicious tonight."
"good--"
"It makes me happy just thinking about it. I haven't gone on an outing yet."
"First time again?"
"Get out~"
"Hahaha, by the way Duan Ran, do you really want me to join that youth program?"