Please, come home and practice the piano

Chapter 1204 464. Dark clouds over Berlin? Brother, you know!
It's a very cloudy day in Berlin today, and the wind is blowing hard outside the window.

It feels like a downpour is going to happen at any moment.

Tang Xiaoxing received a notice forwarded by Huang Jingcan last night, asking everyone to lock the doors and windows.

At this moment she was standing by the window, her head was messy as if someone had just climbed in through the window.

Unable to suppress the excitement in her heart, she opened the recording file that Xiaoche sent her and started listening to it.

As soon as she opened her eyes, she reached for her cell phone and couldn't wait to drive the car to leave her message.

It can be said that chatting with Xiaoche every day has become her spiritual support in recent days.

When she saw the recording just now, she thought it was a childhood scene recorded by a car.

After listening to the recording for less than five seconds, she nervously closed the file.

Because she heard the conversation between Xiaoche and Teacher Li, and they were discussing her polonaise.

She could tell that Xiaoche must have recorded it secretly.

She was so nervous that she didn't know what Teacher Li would say about her.

She didn't dare to listen, but she was extremely eager to click on the audio.

Finally she tapped the screen sharply and threw the phone aside.

The recording was not long, and Teacher Li only said a few words.

But it was these few words, each one of them was like a spell, making her excited and calm at the same time, happy and sad at the same time.

After hearing this, she couldn't control her emotions at all.

To calm herself down, she ran to the window and blew some cool air for a few minutes.

Only when she felt her emotions had finally calmed down did she turn on the audio again.

"This is how Tang Xiaoxing played it the second time. The first time really didn't sound like her."

Hearing this again, Tang Xiaoxing inexplicably felt like crying.

It was as if someone had finally vindicated her and stood up for her.

Her first performance of the Grand Polonaise was not only attended by Teacher Li, but also by Teacher Chen, Grandpa, Uncle, Mom and Dad, Professor, and even her vocal music professor. These adults whom she respected from the bottom of her heart, all gave her the same first evaluation as the professor:
'Plays well'

Only Teacher Li, who had only known her for one summer camp, said directly that the first play did not sound like hers.

Yes! How could it be possible that she played the first recording?
No adult noticed this, except Teacher Li.

So she firmly believed what Teacher Li said first - the second time was played by Tang Xiaoxing.

She would not admit this no matter who said it, except when Teacher Li told her.

Because Teacher Li really understood her, or was willing to understand her.

If this still doesn’t explain the problem, then Teacher Li’s subsequent words directly give another answer.

"There is no strong or weak rhythm, no expressiveness, and the tempo changes are not good at all. It's very tiring to listen to. What is she doing?"

To Tang Xiaoxing, Teacher Li's evaluation of her first recording was exactly the same as hers.

She also felt that her first performance had no strengths or weaknesses, no expressiveness, and the speed was like a set variable-speed metronome.

She plays the piano really hard, Grandpa, can't you hear it?
Tang Xiaoxing really doesn’t know what he is doing!
Teacher Li, you are right. I don’t even know what I am doing.

“The only good thing about the first pass is that it is stable enough, the rest is all problems.”

That’s right, dear Teacher Li, you are absolutely right. Except for stability in the first time, the rest are all problems.

“The second time, the taste is right.”

The taste is right!
When Tang Xiaoxing heard the beginning of Teacher Li's comments on his second performance, he seemed to suddenly understand why he played so smoothly the second time.

Because the taste was right from the beginning, it was her taste, her habits, and every touch of her keys.

She really played it the second time exactly as she wanted.

But another problem has been bothering her for the past few days. She knew that her second recording was very good and she liked it very much, but if she were asked to record it again, she was afraid that she would not be able to play it with the feeling of the second time.

This is another reason why she hasn't practiced the piano these days. She was afraid that she wouldn't be able to play it with the same feeling the second time.

Today, after hearing Teacher Li's comments on the second half of her second take, she finally understood why she was so satisfied with her second take.

"Grand Polonaise is first and foremost a piece full of energy, which requires an affirmative tone, and Little Star's second performance was full of this energy from beginning to end."

A! A! Certain! Tone!

It was these seven simple words that made her suddenly realize something.

That's what it feels like!

During the second recording, she was in an absolute resistance mood. She was resisting the rules and regulations set by the professor.

So when she played, she replaced all the parts required by the lecture with her own ideas, and she was sure that she played it the second time with complete self-affirmation.

And in her mind, this Grand Polonaise is a work full of energy.

So she recorded it a second time, and it felt like the right time, right place, and right people.

Teacher Li's words can be said to have helped her solve the last confusion about this piece of music, and she knew how to practice this piece next.

She believes that with the guidance of Teacher Li, she can further stimulate the energy contained in this piece of music.

Unfortunately, Linlin had to go to school at this point in the recording, so she had no chance to hear Teacher Li’s personal thoughts on this piece of music.

She firmly believes that Teacher Li has a deeper understanding of this work.

But she was very satisfied.

Super satisfying.

And she felt her body being filled with strength again.

Thank you Teacher Li, thank you Linlin.

Looking at the dark clouds outside the window, Tang Xiaoxing's heart was clear at this moment.

She hadn't practiced the piano for two and a half days, so it was time for her to start.

She had a class with her professor in the afternoon, and she didn't know what would happen in today's class.

But she has the courage to face any situation.

Little Star: Thank you, Linlin! I'm going to practice the piano!
Little Star: Come on!
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Of course, Ang Lee didn't know that the girl far away in Berlin was cheering up because of his words.

He thought Tang Xiaoxing recognized him more just because of his comments.

He had no idea what he meant to Tang Xiaoxing.

He is now facing several minor problems.

Compared with the activities on June 1st, and even the stage plan that has not yet been finalized in Shipo, the problems he is facing now are all minor ones.

Because just now, Xu Li brought back the latest news about the June 1st performance from Shu Ren.

"Didn't Liu Zhen say that we only need to do a little bit on Children's Day this year?"

Li An held his forehead with his hand, and everyone in the conference room didn't know what to say.

"So damn rich."

Haitao was not saying this to liven up the atmosphere; his words were what everyone was thinking at that moment.

"Five hundred thousand to build an outdoor stage, and it's only used once."

Everyone felt a little sad again.

Li An was worried: "He might as well invest this money directly in purchasing musical instruments for the orchestra."

Lao Tang kindly reminded: "Last semester, the Art Center had already fully equipped the orchestra with instruments according to our requirements."

Zhang Miao added: “Especially percussion instruments.”

Li An frowned when he heard this, and looked at the two of them and couldn't help curling his lips: "So! We can't raise the teachers' salaries any more!"

Everyone gave thumbs up to this.

Alas. Li An sighed again. He thought that he didn't need to spend too much time on the book on this Liuyi.

According to his plan, Shuren will hold a grand party at the end of this year.

Not only was it moved up half a year, but it was also a temporary decision. To set up such a large venue and only give him half a month?

Mu Xin proposed another scenario: "Will the plan be cancelled in two days?"

Then Xu Li sighed and said, "Give up your fantasy."

In the afternoon, Xu Li went to the Shu Ren Art Center for a meeting on behalf of Ang Lee. The latest news she received was that the school board had temporarily decided to move Shu Ren's June 1st Gala from the concert hall to outdoors this year.

Build a professional stage and match the scale of a music festival.

Regarding this area, to use Xu Li's summary, the school has only one attitude: spending money.

Throw money.

Throw money.

Use money to build a big stage.

and then?
Then it's easy.

The rest will be handed over to Mr. Li Ang, the artistic director of our Shu Ren Art Center.

Gone.

The school only sets up the stage and doesn’t care about anything else?

After hearing what Xu Li said, Li An almost cursed.

No basic planning?

Just let yourself do it all?
Is it reasonable? ! !
Unfortunately.

reasonable.

Can Ang Lee say this is unreasonable?
He is the artistic director of Shuren Art Center and the stage director of the Shuren branch of the Chengdu Symphony Orchestra.

If this matter is not handed over to him, who else can the school hand it over to?

How would he feel if the school unilaterally invited a director from outside the school to plan this program?
It must be unpleasant.

Isn't this obviously an attempt to destroy his place?
Ugh.

The school entrusted the task to him because they trusted him, and Ang Lee understood that.

But it came too suddenly.

He has been racing against time this May.

"What to do brothers?"

Ang Lee made it clear: "Whoever takes charge of the book project this time will have his bonus doubled."

Everyone looked at each other, and finally their eyes focused on Li Ang's face.

Li An: "Old soup."

Lao Tang: "Brother, you know me."

Hahahahahahahaha——

Ang Lee himself couldn't help himself, what a mess of lines were inserted into it.

"Ahem." Lao Tang adjusted his expression and said again, "Brother, you know me. My schedule has been fully booked recently. The traffic has just started to pick up. This is the key task for our Fourth Steel to move forward."

Li An looked at Haitao and before he could say anything, he saw Haitao waving his hands: "Brother, you know me. My ability is limited. I don't even know how to play on the stage of Shipo and I have to help Brother Chong make videos. I really have no power over it."

Li An nodded: "Very good."

Then he looked at Mu Xin again, "Brother Xin."

Mu Xin spread his hands: "Brother, you know me well. I can endure the hardship of physical exertion, but I can't stand the pain of using my brain. I deserve to die if I'm lazy."

Li An: "No, how can Haitao continue to sit here if you say that?"

Hahahahahaha——

Haitao: "I am guilty!!!"

Li An: "Yes, food is the original sin."

Li An looked at Zhang Miao again and sighed after a moment: "Forget it."

Zhang Miao clasped his hands together and bowed: "Thank you for your understanding, big brother."

Ang Lee: "We just finished our graduation concert, so we should relax a bit."

Upon hearing this, Haitao thought that what the boss said was not right. Isn't this treating Zhang Miao as an outsider?
Then Li An continued to ask: "Can I challenge you?"

Zhang Miao shook his head: "I can only try my best to do a good job on the Shipo stage."

Li An nodded. For now, he could only rely on Zhang Miao for Shipo. After he reviewed the program and put the program framework together tomorrow, the rest would be Zhang Miao's business.

Xu Li then asked, "Is there anything else going on recently?"

Xiaoyun: "I can lend a hand."

Li An: "Sister Xie Yun, you already have enough work to do."

Li An looked at Xu Li and said, "There's nothing else to do. My original idea was to hand over the Shu Ren stage to Feng Lao Zhaocheng and the others, and we can focus on making the Shipo stage better."

Lao Tang: "Should we go into the stone slope next?"

Li An: "I have this idea at the moment, but Shipo is a middle school after all, and the model cannot offer literacy courses on a large scale. I haven't thought of the specific plan yet, so I want to make this stage ready first, and then slowly communicate with the school about the rest."

Everyone nodded.

Li An: "How about this, I'll call Liu Zhen again tonight to see what he says. Let's go to Shipo together tomorrow afternoon and try to finalize the June 1st stage plan for Shipo."

After a pause, he said, "Shu Ren actually has all the programs ready-made. It's just a matter of how to string the programs and the stage together. Shu Ren has invested so much, the school must see the highlights."

Xu Li: "Yes, the new school year is coming soon, and Shu Ren is also doing publicity work for the next semester's enrollment."

Haitao: "That's right. If we recruit a few more students, the stage expenses will be recovered."

Li An: "So we have to take it seriously. Anyway, let's grit our teeth and get through this month smoothly. In the third week of next month, we will use the weekdays to organize a group trip to Beijing to play around. It can be regarded as a holiday for everyone. I will treat everyone to a concert."

As soon as he finished speaking, the conference room burst into applause and laughter.

Of course, Ang Lee had the confidence to say this, because Xu Li had already secretly told him that Uncle Yue said the budget offer for the director for this event was 100,000, and there would be bonuses depending on the performance results.

He is the director now.
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After the meeting, Xu Li talked to Li An alone about the recruitment issue.

Needless to say, Li Ang has also been thinking about this matter recently.

The store is in need of a new professional teacher right now, and Li An had been planning to solve the teacher problem as soon as he returned from Yanjing.

"Give me half a month."

As for choosing teachers, he had a few candidates in mind, but he was not satisfied with any of them, so he kept thinking about it.

However, as for the front desk problem Xu Li mentioned, we need to find a new front desk clerk as soon as possible to free Xiaoyun.

Xu Li's successor is Xiaoyun, and Xu Li told Li An about this two months ago.

At that time, Wang Xiaohu's plan to go abroad had not been advanced, so he was not in a hurry.

Now Wang Xiaohu may be gone before the 11th.

"We need an experienced receptionist now, and it would be best if she can start working right away."

Xu Li also said, "It has to be reliable."

"Yes."

Li An nodded. Every student currently enrolled in Sigang is extremely valuable.

As the two were talking, a familiar smiling face appeared in his mind again.

In fact, he had thought of this person more than once when the Fourth Steel was being planned and built.

In Ang Lee's mind, this older sister is the best receptionist and was once his best "partner".