The God of Conducting Starting from Absolute Pitch

Chapter 346 All expenses tonight will be paid for by Master Fu Diao!
Chen Qiu's words stunned Fu Diao, who was unable to react for a while. After a long while, he smiled helplessly and shook his head.

"I'm sorry, I've been on tour overseas for too long, and basically all I want to eat are Chinese dishes. So if you ask me to recommend a restaurant, I would probably recommend Chinese dishes to you first, forgetting that you just came from China."

"From what you said... the quality of the Chinese cuisine here is pretty good?"

"Well, it depends on the restaurant. It's best to find restaurants that cater to Chinese students or Chinese people. The chefs working there are all Chinese chefs, so the dishes there are relatively more suitable for Chinese people's tastes. As for whether foreigners like it or not... I'm not sure."

Fu Diao shook his head.

He took out his cell phone from his pocket, flipped it over and asked Chen Qiu.

"By the way, this should be the first time for many of you to come to Europe, right? What are you going to eat? Frankfurt is the economic center of Germany. Although the overall European feel is much weaker, you will feel more like a modern metropolis here, but the food is relatively rich, with cuisines from all over the world, which is very similar to Haicheng."

Chen Qiu was curious: "So they have their own local dishes here? Like local dishes?"

"Well, there are, but you know, Germany's territory is limited. Compared to the cuisine, their most outstanding products are probably their own cider and... their own sausages? If I remember correctly, they seem to be called frankfurters? People in China should be more familiar with them. The sausages used for hot dogs in the United States are this kind."

Fu Diao spoke hesitantly.

He thought about it and asked the assistant beside him in German.

"Rebecca, besides sausages, what else is special about Frankfurt?"

"Cider, pesto and...hand-made cheese?" Fu Diao's assistant Rebecca rested her chin on her hand and thought.

She suddenly remembered something, glanced at the band members who were laughing and chatting, and immediately said.

"Dr. Fu, I'm sorry, if I understand correctly... is your friend planning to go out for dinner? If so, I personally suggest that it would be better to eat at McDonald's at the airport. After all, if you want to find a restaurant that can accommodate 50 people without a reservation, you can only look for some Chinese buffets."

"..."

Fu Diao was silent.

Authentic German cuisine can be found at McDonald's, right?
He sighed slowly and said to Chen Qiu beside him.

"I just asked the assistant. If you didn't make a restaurant reservation in advance, you only have two choices now. Either go find a McDonald's upstairs, which is the same price as the one in the city, or go find a Chinese buffet. What do you think?"

Chen Qiu was slightly surprised.

"Ah? Is it that troublesome? Aren't there any big restaurants like that in Germany?"

Fu Diao shook his head.

"No, not as far as I know. A dinner party for 50 people may not be a problem in China, but in Europe, basically each restaurant only has 40 to 50 seats. If you don't make a reservation in advance, they won't be able to accommodate you. Even the local restaurants that don't require reservations are the same."

Having said that, Fu Diao added a sentence.

"Oh, yes, the Turk restaurant is a Turkish restaurant. Many people from Turkey came here to work and then stayed in Germany. Over time, this side of Germany is basically full of Turks."

Chen Qiu's mouth twitched: "It sounds like... you seem to have a lot of resentment towards a certain aunt?"

"It's actually not that bad. After all, my assistant usually helps me with my meals, and I don't have much contact with the Turks. I just feel a little emotional."

Fu Diao shook his head and sighed.

He raised his hand and looked at the time, and found that it was almost eight o'clock in the evening. He couldn't help but sigh and said to Chen Qiu.

"Forget it, don't worry about it, just go to the buffet. I know a buffet that often has buses parked in front of it. If I'm not mistaken, they often serve group meals for travel agencies."

"It seems like this is the only way."

Chen Qiu agreed.

He turned around and asked everyone who were obviously a little tired, and asked them about their thoughts on eating. After confirming that they just wanted to eat and didn't care what to eat, Chen Qiu turned around and said to Fu Diao.

"Then go ahead. We have no problem here. How much is it per person over there?"

"It's about 20 euros per person. If it's a hot pot buffet, it seems to be 24, which is quite cheap. However, it's different from China. There are no alcoholic drinks in German buffets. You need to pay for them extra. If you add drinks, it's probably about 30 per person... What's wrong?"

"Bye, sorry about my problem, let's just eat McDonald's."

Chen Qiu waved immediately.

What a joke, 30 per person. Even if there is a discount if there are more people, it would probably be around 25. This is still an ideal situation.

Assuming 25 euros per person, a meal would cost around 1400 euros based on the exchange rate.

Wow, it exceeded ten thousand directly.

They had managed to extort 100 million RMB, or 12.5 euros, from the Haicheng Opera House, which was enough for them to eat for a month.

It does not include accommodation or anything like that.

Chen Qiu and Fu Diao are different.

Fu Diao is the type of person who can afford to eat and have no worries.

There is not even an object.

Chen Qiu has to support a large family.

More than fifty musicians under him are waiting for dinner.

Therefore, Chen Qiu simply searched the normal meal standard in Europe and found that the meal standard for each person is actually 35 Euros per day.

Breakfast is 10 Euros, lunch and dinner are 12.5 Euros each.

Or breakfast for 5 Euros and lunch and dinner for 15 Euros is fine.

This price is actually considered quite affordable in Europe and not particularly stingy.

In addition, some of the hotels Li Miaomiao booked also include breakfast buffets, so they can even save some money to improve their dining standards.

Chen Qiu pinched his eyebrows with a headache and said helplessly to Fu Diao.

"Brother Fu Diao, Master Fu Diao, Master Fu Diao, although I know you have good intentions and it's okay for me to go eat alone, 20 euros is not a big problem, but I have so many people here! But please consider that I have so many people to support, right?"

"I haven't seen you be so stingy when I went to a performance before."

"You don't know how expensive food and fuel are until you run a household. Before, I could apply for reimbursement from the school, so I didn't have to worry about many things. Now I have to pay for everything myself. Who can bear this?"

"..."

Fu Diao didn't say anything, but just looked at Chen Qiu with a pitying look, which made Chen Qiu annoyed.

Just when Chen Qiu was about to refute something, Fu Diao shook his head slightly, turned around and said casually with his hands behind his back.

"It's just the cost of a meal. There are more than 50 of you, let's say 60. It's less than Euros, which is not bad. I'll treat you to this meal. How are you going to get there? Do you have a bus? Or do you plan to take the subway?"

"We have booked a bus. It should be parked in the parking lot outside the airport. We are going to go there now..."

Chen Qiu immediately followed Fu Diao's pace and walked towards the parking lot outside the airport. He looked at Fu Diao with great curiosity and confusion in his eyes.

"By the way, Fu Diao, are you that rich? You just don't care about these 2000 euros?"

"I can't say I don't care, but after all, this is your band's first time in Europe, so I thought I'd treat you."

Fu Diao turned sideways and said to Chen Qiu gently.

Since Chen Qiu and his team's plane did not rent a main counter at Frankfurt Airport, they landed at Terminal T2.

Terminal T2 is much smaller than Terminal T1.

About a few hundred meters after going through customs, they walked out of the terminal. Li Miaomiao also contacted the bus driver and started loading everyone's luggage.

After Fu Diao got in the car and showed the driver the specific address, he stood at the door and smiled at Chen Qiu.

"After all, as you know, my global ranking has been rising continuously since last year. Until the latest data was released this year, I got a top ten result, so my income from a performance is about 1 euros now."

"Ten thousand euros?"

Chen Qiu couldn't help but open his eyes wide.

Fu Diao nodded.

"Well, the performances earn 6 euros, but I need to pay taxes. Then I also get 3 euros a month, which also needs to be taxed. So, in addition to the 5 euros guaranteed, I earn 15 euros per performance. Last month, after the rankings were announced, I performed shows, with different prices. After deducting taxes, I probably made around to a month, right?" "..."

Chen Qiu was silent.

70,000 to 80,000 yuan a month is the after-tax income, and the pre-tax income may be close to 170,000 to 180,000 yuan, or even higher.

The money his own band earns in a month is not as much as what Fu Diao earns alone.

The soloist is really enviable.

If one person is well fed, the whole family will not worry.

Qin Xian, who was standing aside, couldn't help but be stunned when he heard about Fu Diao's income.

He glanced at the violin in his arms and hesitated for a moment.

He was not sure whether he had chosen the wrong career.

If I were to play violin solo, would I be able to make a lot of money now?
Oh, no...

If it weren't for Chen Qiu, I would probably have given up the violin by now, right?

Qin Xian put down the instrument in his hand and nodded slightly at Chen Qiu.

Chen Qiu didn't quite understand what Qin Xian meant. He just smiled and patted him on the shoulder. After letting him get in the car, he spoke to Fu Diao with a little emotion.

"Your soloists here really make huge profits. If I want to invite you to perform in our orchestra, do I have to pay you that much money? How much is 8 euros? ? Tsk, tsk, can I sell tickets for ?"

"No, the price in China is different. Your small orchestra probably can't afford it..."

Fu Diao shook his head slightly, then looked at Chen Qiu and smiled gently.

"But if you plan to invite me to play a piano concerto, I might consider it. I might be able to give you a preferential price, or if you are happy to cooperate with me, I might play it for you for free."

"Tsk tsk, look at this, this is a big star! She really is a big star!"

Chen Qiu laughed, then took out a memo from his pocket and raised his eyebrows.

"How about... you sign your name here first? Don't deny it later, okay? As long as you promise to play a concerto for my orchestra for free, I'll do anything for you!"

Fu Diao was stunned for a moment, then said helplessly: "This... can't be the case? Is my credit so worthless in your eyes?"

"Just kidding, this is free! Who can resist the temptation of free stuff?"

After Chen Qiu made a joke, he put his phone away and said to Fu Diao.

"It's just a joke, don't take it seriously. Later on, if you want to play any piano concerto, come to me and I will definitely serve you obediently!"

"Why does it feel like a massage..."

"If you want, it's not a problem for me to take you there for a foot massage after the show."

"…Forget it then."

Chen Qiu and Fu Diao were chatting casually with a smile on their faces.

After Li Miaomiao confirmed with Chen Qiu that all the instruments had been installed and the orchestra members were present, and Chen Qiu conducted a second inspection, Fu Diao and Chen Qiu got in the car and drove to the buffet restaurant he mentioned.

This buffet restaurant is located in a suburban area of ​​Frankfurt, right in the middle of the airport and the city center, so it only took everyone more than half an hour to drive to reach the buffet restaurant.

Without Fu Diao's help, Li Miaomiao went up to the buffet restaurant and negotiated the price on her own.

The buffet restaurant owner would naturally not refuse such a small discount for a large group of nearly 60 people.

Therefore, after a long discussion, the two sides decided on a total price of 20 yuan for a buffet with unlimited drinks.

If anyone from the band wants to have hotpot, the price per person will be at least 24, and since only some of their tables have the function of hotpot, those people may have to sit separately.

Fu Diao had no objection to this. He simply waved his hand and arranged hot pot for everyone so that they could enjoy their meal.

He, Chen Qiu, Qin Xian, and his assistant Rebecca sat down in the ordinary buffet area.

Rebecca picked up some sushi and desserts and sat aside to eat them obediently, waiting for her boss to give her orders at any time.

Fu Diao, Chen Qiu and Qin Xian asked the chef in the iron plate area to grill dozens of lamb and beef skewers for them.

I have to say that this buffet restaurant has quite a lot of dishes, especially cooked food. It feels comparable to those 25 or even 35 yuan boxed lunch buffets. The only additional thing is the teppanyaki area.

After you get the dishes and sauces, let the boss prepare them.

In China, no one would eat it at 58 euros, but in Europe, even if it is sold for 20 euros, people would praise it for being economical and affordable.

Chen Qiu asked Fu Diao while eating skewers.

"By the way, what is Su Yue busy with recently? Why didn't I see her this time?"

"No, are you her boyfriend or am I her boyfriend? You ask me about Su Yue? How do I know Su Yue..."

Fu Diao was speechless.

Chen Qiu was helpless: "Recently, Su Yue said that she was very busy with her performances and asked me not to disturb her if it was not important. Then I haven't contacted her for more than a week."

Fu Diao's eyes widened: "Are you sure you and Su Yue have confirmed your relationship?"

Chen Qiu spread his hands: "The two of them hugged each other many times, so this should be considered a confirmation of their relationship, right?"

"Hugging each other means you've confirmed your relationship... Isn't that a little too hasty of you to confirm your relationship?"

"Well, we who study music are all busy. If you're not busy, you won't understand."

“I had 15 concerts last month and you’re here telling me I’m not busy…”

Fu Diao was speechless.

He looked at Chen Qiu and couldn't help but sigh, took a big bite of the mutton skewer, and spoke incoherently.

"But speaking of Su Yue, I seem to know where she is. The last time I saw her was when she was working with Sabine. Oh, yes, you probably don't know Sabine. Sabine is Sabine Meyer, Su Yue's teacher. I have worked with her teacher quite a lot, and then I happened to see Su Yue and asked about her situation."

"Huh? What's going on?"

"She seems to be preparing for some music festival. I don't know the details, but you are already in Europe and Su Yue is still awake. Do you want to call Su Yue and ask her?"

Fu Diao said to Chen Qiu.

Chen Qiu fell into thinking.

It is certain that Su Yue did not rest at this time, but it is not clear whether Su Yue is still busy.

If she is rehearsing at this time, would I be disturbing her?

Qin Xian, who was standing next to him, chewed the mutton skewers in his mouth slowly. He glanced at the two people and couldn't help but sigh slowly. He took out his mobile phone, dialed a number, then pressed the speaker button and placed it in front of the two people.

Along with seven beeps from the phone, a cold voice came from the phone in full view of everyone.

"Qin Xian? Something wrong?"

"Well, Chen Qiu is looking for you."

Qin Xian pushed the phone towards Chen Qiu and stretched out his hand to him.

"Don't you want to ask about Su Yue's recent situation? Now is the perfect time, go ahead and ask."

"Chen...Qiu?"

The cold voice was hesitant with a hint of warmth.

Chen Qiu sighed softly, took the phone, turned off the speaker button, and spoke gently.

"Well, it's me."

(End of this chapter)