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Paul drove the car in front of the three of them, and Chen Tangjie took the initiative to get into the passenger seat.
Ning Qianxia moved closer to the car door. She took the initiative to open the back door and invited Qin Jian to get in the car first.
He looks like a little secretary.
Qin Jian was not polite, said thank you and got into the car.
Ning Qianxia got into the car, and Paul saw the three of them fastened their seat belts and stepped on the accelerator again.
The car drove onto the Avenue de France and headed west, heading towards Richard Wagner Square.
The lights are on outside the window, the restaurants and cafes are lively, and the clean and spacious streets are lined with pedestrians.
The charming buildings and squares along the way look intact, as if they had survived the Allied bombings before the end of the war.
The fifteen-kilometer journey was not a short one. In the car, Qin Jian and Paul were talking about the Bundesliga.
Paul is an old fan, and Chen Tangjie occasionally chimed in.
Only Ning Qianxia has been quietly leaning sideways and crossing her legs, taking a sip from the water glass in her hand from time to time.
She had experienced a reception in the upper-class classical music circle once in Hawaii. She was a little timid last time, but this time with Qin Jian by her side, she felt completely safe.
After passing the Jewish Memorial Museum, the car continued driving for 20 minutes, and finally arrived at the Blitzer Summer Hotel next to Wagner Platz before nightfall completely fell.
The parking lot in front of the hotel does not seem to be full of luxury cars, which forms a good contrast with the glittering golden lobby inside.
"Don't take the water glass."
Seeing that Ning Qianxia wanted to bring a water glass with her, Qin Jian said.
"oh."
Ning Qianxia obediently put the cup back into the back seat.
The four of them got out of the car and gathered themselves together. Paul led the way up the steps of the hotel.
He showed the waiter a special invitation letter from Qin Jian, the Steinway artist.
Under the respectful eyes of the waiter, the four of them walked through the tall glass arch and walked towards the inner hall.
Soft music came oncoming, Paul walked in the front like a butler, Ning Qianxia, who was elegant and elegant, and Chen Tangjie, who was in a straight suit, walked on both sides.
Although Qin Jian, who was surrounded by three people, could not be described as grand, the moment he walked into the hall, he still attracted the attention of the guests who had arrived near the door.
"It's still a little early to come."
Regardless of the looks coming from all directions, Qin Jian looked around and found no familiar figures.
"Let's go, let's eat first."
As he said that, he led the three of them to find a quiet corner and filled their bellies.
As time went by, the number of visitors in the hall gradually increased.
Half an hour later, Qin Jian patted his belly. Among the four, Qin Jian ate the most.
"Aren't you all hungry?"
After eating another oyster, Qin Jian gave Paul a thumbs up and said, "Paul translator, you should have a few more."
"Well."
Paul didn't know how to nod, so he smiled shyly and politely.
Seeing Ning Qianxia's worried look, Qin Jian couldn't help but remind her in her ear: "Relax and eat something else."
Ning Qianxia nodded, took a spoonful of salad and put it into her mouth.
Qin Jian followed her gaze and looked at a group of people not far away.
Kelly Liu was smiling in the middle of the crowd, while Silas stood behind her and kept pouting, as if he was introducing her to everyone.
Among them, the tall middle-aged Qin Jian was impressed. At today's opening ceremony, the host introduced him as the stage director of this competition.
Then, a short fat man wearing a brown suit passed by and joined the group chat. Qin Jian felt at a glance that the fat man looked like a businessman.
With the arrival of the fat man, everyone in the circle, including the stage director, gave way to the middle position, and Silas even stepped forward to offer a toast in person.
"Where did this fat man come from?"
Ning Qianxia frowned for a while, then shook her head, "It looks familiar, but I can't remember it."
At this time, Paul walked up to the two of them with a drink. The little fat man not far away answered Qin Jian's doubts: "Schneider, deputy manager of the Berlin State Opera."
"Deputy manager." Qin Jian repeated and nodded.
Salas repeated his trick and pushed Kelly Liu in front of Schneider. Schneider looked at the girl in front of him up and down, then raised his glass with a smile and touched Kelly Liu's wine glass. Someone in the crowd said something, which caused a circle of people to burst into laughter.
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Qin Jian found it quite interesting. He thought it would be okay to change the background of this scene.
"Don't worry."
He turned around and picked up another grilled oyster and fed it to his mouth. The rich juice simmered in his mouth for a moment before he swallowed, "The big shots always appear last."
The crowd not far away dispersed. The dispersed people turned around and merged into another circle.
Everyone always does this before the real host of the reception arrives, but they are not bored, and they even seem to be enjoying themselves.
At this moment, Kelly Liu, who had finished her busy work, discovered this corner.
Then she walked over with a wine glass in hand, but this time there was no Silas behind her.
Liu Kaili passed by Ning Qianxia and came directly to Qin Jian, said "Hi" with a smile, and then picked up the wine glass.
But what was waiting for her was not Qin Jian's toast.
The smell of perfume that hit her face already made Qin Jian feel a little uncomfortable, and she couldn't help but understand how the other party could feel good about herself?
Who are you?
He raised his hand to fan away the unpleasant smell in front of his nose, "Sorry," Qin Jian coughed.
"I'm allergic to your perfume."
As soon as Qin Jian finished speaking, Ning Qianxia was stunned. She didn't expect Qin Jian to say such words on such an occasion, but she was a little happy to hear it.
Kelly Liu was also stunned. They had just met in the afternoon, and the other party had made it clear that they would not give her face.
But an actor is an actor, and he is very self-cultivated. What's more, the other party is the new Xiaoxian champion, and his status is incomparable to her.
Liu Kaili quickly adjusted her expression, took back the wine glass in mid-air, leaned over to Qin Jian and narrowed her eyes to express her apology.
But Qin Jian ignored her at all, turned around and picked up another oyster and put it into his mouth, chewing it deliciously.
Seeing this scene, Liu Kaili suppressed her displeasure and then turned to look at Ning Qianxia.
When she saw Ning Qianxia, she really didn't expect that he would actually come tonight.
She thought Ning Qianxia couldn't receive the invitation, so she instinctively thought that Qin Jian had brought her in.
She was angry in her heart, angry that the other party could win the Chopin Competition, angry that the other party was prettier than her, angry that the other party had snatched the championship that belonged to her.
"Sister Qian Xia, we haven't seen each other for two years," Liu Kaili called with her eyes full of kindness.
"Yes." Ning Qianxia nodded. It has indeed been two years since the Hawaii Overseas Vocal Competition ended, but she did not mention it.
"You didn't even contact me~" Kelly Liu's tone almost made Chen Tangjie believe that the two of them were good sisters who hadn't seen each other for many years.
"Everyone is busy." Ning Qianxia smiled.
"It's not easy to see us today, you have to stay with me." Liu Kaili said and took Ning Qianxia's arm, "Let's go for a walk and introduce some friends to you."
This sudden scene left no one reacting.
At this moment, "Okay."
Qin Jian swallowed the oyster in his mouth, looked at Ning Qianxia and grinned.
"Go ahead."
After saying that, he gave the other party a reassuring look.
"Spend good time with your little sisters, and make a few more friends by the way."
Ning Qianxia didn't know what medicine Qin Jian was selling in the gourd, but when the other party signaled, she didn't say anything.