Ning Qianxia was distracted when Qin Jian's voice suddenly came to her ears.
"good."
She nodded.
After the host introduced all participating teams, the lottery ceremony began immediately.
Each of the eighteen teams sent personnel to the stage, and soon eighteen figures of various colors formed a beautiful scenery.
Paul's reminder was indeed correct, each team sent a female protagonist to the stage.
Qin Jian glanced at it. Even on such a stage filled with beauties, as the leading actress of Figaro, Ning Qianxia still stood out.
Nodding with satisfaction, he was wondering whether he should go to the cocktail party in the evening, or whether he should take Ning Qianxia with him.
Although he didn't know what the previous unpleasantness between Ning Qianxia and that big wave was, he could still understand the other party's last words which were obviously provocative.
Paul told him yesterday that although Steinway is the largest sponsor of this competition, tonight's reception is only an official Steinway private reception, and not all participating teams can be invited.
Having attended a Steinway artist gathering held in Warsaw, Qin Jian knew about Steinway's urinary properties.
Baudelaire wanted to hold a cocktail party to let everyone know that Steinway was the largest sponsor of this new opera competition.
But this reception itself is not aimed at today’s opening ceremony. Regardless of whether you are the leader or conductor of a group participating in this competition, whoever is invited to attend is a friend of Steinway.
Obviously he is no longer just Steinway's friend, but this cocktail party is a good opportunity for Ning Qianxia.
From Qin Jian's perspective, at least he can introduce many people to him.
The results of the lottery ceremony came out quickly. Figaro's luck was pretty good, and Ning Qianxia got the No. 9 playing order, which was on the afternoon of the second day of the match.
This time is still beneficial to the singer's physical condition.
After the drawing ceremony, the organizer announced the official start time of the competition.
At this point, the entire process of the opening ceremony is completed.
At the end of the opening ceremony, the eighteen teams received their rehearsal schedules and cast certificates, and then left one after another.
On the way back to the hotel, Qin Jian called Paul. On the phone, he asked the other party to send three invitation letters to tonight's cocktail party.
Paul readily agreed.
Ning Qianxia could hear clearly at the side, but she didn't make any sound.
Based on her knowledge of Qin Jian, she knew that there was a high probability that one of the three invitations was hers.
She thought that if Qin Jian asked her to accompany him, she would have no reason to refuse.
In her opinion, this is an excellent opportunity to get close to the European opera circle, which is also her private purpose for participating in this competition.
The opera stage she yearns for is now, in Berlin.
But she wasn't completely sure in her heart. If Qin Jian didn't invite her for some reason to avoid suspicion, it was not impossible based on her understanding of Qin Jian.
After thinking about it, she felt that she had better take the initiative.
Back at the hotel, she went directly to Qin Jian's room.
Ning Qianxia directly expressed her intention to Qin Jian, and Ning Qianxia waited for Qin Jian's reply seriously.
Qin Jian nodded and "sit"
Seeing Qin Jian's happy agreement, Ning Qianxia said thank you.
"It's okay," Qin Jian motioned to the other party not to stand there, "I originally planned to take you there, but I haven't had time to talk to you yet."
"Tell me, what's going on with that woman?"
Qin Jian turned around and asked, he didn't know this yet.
——
After Ning Qianxia's explanation, Qin Jian finally understood.
Big Wave's name is Kelly Liu, a Chinese-American.
There is indeed some grudge between the two, and it was forged on the playing field.
In the Hawaii Overseas Vocal Competition where Ning Qianxia won the championship, Da Lang was originally the most popular contestant before the competition. However, he suddenly caught a cold before the finals, causing his performance to be abnormal.
This is what Ning Qianxia said in her description, giving the impression that she was really lucky and missed something.
"Is she very powerful?" Qin Jian asked.
Ning Qianxia nodded, "Very impressive."
"If she doesn't have a cold, do you think she can win the championship?" Qin Jian suddenly became curious.
Ning Qianxia shook her head, "I don't think so."
Qin Jian gave it to the confident Gypsy girl with a thumbs up gesture.
After a pause, Ning Qianxia continued: "We have known each other since we were very young. I know her well. Later, she immigrated to the United States with her family and has been studying vocal music overseas. Before the competition in Hawaii, I also followed her participation abroad.
In some competitions, she didn’t show anything refreshing in the videos.”
Qin Jian nodded. He felt the same way. Sometimes top players understand each other best.
"So that means you are almost the same age," Qin Jian started gossiping, "What about her and the bald one?"
Qin Jian now thinks about how the age gap between the two people must be thirty years, holding each other's arms like that in the hall~
Ning Qianxia blinked, "I remember I told you that in order to get more singing opportunities in competitions and be remembered by the audience and judges, many female singers may privately find conductors or theaters to compete for a role.
Managers share some 'special' experiences."
"Silas is the most famous opera talent scout in the United States. He has single-handedly promoted countless opera singers to fame."
"But she only recommends female singers."
"At that time, Kelly Liu's recommendation for participating in the Hawaii Overseas Vocal Competition was given by Silas."
Qin Jian nodded lightly, thinking that Kelly Liu's momentum before the game was also inseparable from Serabi's shadow.
"It seems that resources are really important to you."
After thinking about the piano circle, he really didn't find such a thing, or at least there were, but they were very few.
"Yes," Ning Qianxia sighed, "Without resources, it will be difficult for you to enter the center of the world stage. If you cannot enter the center of the stage, people will not be able to see you, no matter how hard you work or how hard you are in the audience.
excellent."
This is another point of view that Qin Jian has to agree with.
"So I take the initiative to ask you for a chance."
Ning Qianxia suddenly changed her voice and said, "I hope you can introduce some important people to me."
Qin Jian nodded, "ok."
moment.
Ning Qianxia: "Do you think I'm taking advantage of you?"
Qin Jian: "No, you are my friend, and I know that the opera stage is your dream."
Ning Qianxia: "Thank you."
Qin Jian: "No, you are the club's business card, and I think you will be in the future too."
Ning Qianxia: "I understand."
Qin Jian: "Go and clean up. We'll set off at 6 o'clock."
——
At a quarter past six, Ning Qianxia, who had changed her clothes again, seemed to have transformed into a socialite, and appeared in front of the hotel together with Qin Jian, Chen Tangjie.
Teacher Liu declined Qin Jian's invitation, so Qin Jian gave the extra invitation letter to Chen Tangjie.
"Qin Jian, I'm a little nervous." Chen Tangjie loosened the tie at his collar.
"No, just go and eat."
Qin Jian smiled as a black car drove in front of the hotel.