They don't actually think I like them, do they?

"Teacher Lin Han, welcome to visit my practice room."

Lin Han put down Su Ruxue's grave, raised his head, and looked around.

The room is spacious and bright, and it is noticeably larger than the other practice rooms in this corridor. The large practice room only has a desk and two sofas, while the rest of the room is filled with potted plants, giving it a simple yet artistic feel.

The outer side has floor-to-ceiling windows, providing excellent natural light. From here, you can see the azure sky and distant mountains. When you're tired from training, looking out from here should lift your spirits considerably.

The most eye-catching item is the bookshelf against the other wall, with cellos and their bows of different colors and stripes displayed below, and trophies of various sizes on top.

Lin Han had been to Su Ruxue's house, and the number of items here was even greater than that at her house.

Lin Han casually picked up a golden trophy with "SuRuXue" engraved on the bottom. It was probably something Su Ruxue picked up while traveling abroad. The name of a Western European city could be vaguely discerned in the English lettering.

It seems Su Ruxue wasn't exaggerating; that city-level "Star Cup" championship was truly nothing to her. Su Ruxue has a whole wall full of such championships.

Ah, I'm reminded of that guy who ruined his future to help Su Ruxue.

"There's nothing to see here. The matches shown in the practice room are all low-quality. You've already seen the big ones at my house."

Su Ruxue walked over and covered Lin Han's eyes with her hand. It wasn't Versailles, but she genuinely didn't want Lin Han to see it.

"There's only one thing that's truly useful, and that's the Dragon Qin Cup. I haven't gotten it yet," Su Ruxue murmured, raising her head.

At that moment, Lin Han clearly saw a light in Su Ruxue's eyes.

Just then, there was a knock on the door.

"Like snow?"

"Why is the door locked?"

"Oh no! The teacher's here!" Su Ruxue suddenly tensed up.

"Teacher Lin Han, quickly find a place to hide!"

081. Cello Concerto in D Major

"Looking for...looking for a place??"

Lin Han looked around and saw that this run-down place had nothing but an office desk and a few chairs!

"Think of a way!" Su Ruxue said anxiously, "Don't you have any experience with having an affair?"

"How could I possibly have that kind of experience!" Lin Han exclaimed.

Left with no other choice, Lin Han quickly hid behind the curtains.

However, since there was a floor-to-ceiling window behind him, if someone below looked up at that moment, they would see Lin Han's awkward position. But there was no other way at the moment.

"Then you should hide here and not make a sound!" Su Ruxue said through the curtains.

"What will happen if we get caught?" Lin Han asked cautiously.

"If it gets serious, my practice room will be taken back," Su Ruxue said with a smile.

understood.

Lin Han took a deep breath.

"I will choose between silencing them and jumping off this building, depending on the circumstances."

"It's not that bad, Teacher Lin Han." Su Ruxue smiled gently. "Just take full responsibility for me."

On the way up, Lin Han could somewhat understand why bringing outsiders in had such serious consequences.

This place is full of top-notch musicians preparing for various competitions. Outsiders would not only disturb them, but the musicians' training content is also a confidential matter. If it were exposed, it would have unpredictable consequences.

As Su Ruxue's footsteps faded into the distance, Lin Han heard the sound of a door opening.

"Hello, Teacher Yin and Teacher Li!"

"Why so long?"

Two teachers entered, accompanied by the sound of high heels walking in one after the other.

Lin Han felt a sense of unease.

Teacher Yin must be Yin Yue, the personal tutor Su Ruxue mentioned to her at Baijing. This teacher usually provides one-on-one training to Su Ruxue and has a very good relationship with her; they are both teacher and friend.

So, the teacher in charge of the assessment this time is Ms. Li. Before coming, Su Ruxue had mentioned her to Lin Han. Lin Han only knew that she was a serious-looking aunt named Li Li, who was once an extremely outstanding violinist.

Although the instruments are different, music has many things in common. You know, in Tianjiao Music Base, a place full of hidden talents, especially a cellist of Su Ruxue's caliber, the fact that Li Li can become their mentor and be in charge of the daily assessments shows just how amazing she is.

It is said that in addition to teaching, Li Li is more diligent in her studies than many other performers. She has her own research on world-famous pieces for various instruments. It can be said that she is a very pure musician.

In front of this teacher, even the usually mischievous Su Ruxue became much more serious and stood obediently to the side.

"Were you having dessert just now?" Li Li asked, noticing the strawberry smoothie on the table.

Lin Han, who overheard these words from the shadows, felt a chill run down his spine.

Su Ruxue had just handed it to Lin Han, but Lin Han only ate a couple of bites before casually putting it on the table next to him.

"Yes." Su Ruxue stood up somewhat awkwardly, preparing to take the shaved ice away.

"It's okay, you eat first. It's lunch break time anyway."

Li Li said expressionlessly, "Finish your meal first, then we'll begin."

After saying that, Li Li sat down in the chair, flipped through the tablet in her hand, and prepared for the exam.

Su Ruxue seemed to have thought of something happy. She suppressed her joyful smile, tiptoed to the table, and scooped up some shaved ice with a small spoon.

Seeing Su Ruxue's appearance, Yin Yue, as her teacher, immediately sensed something was wrong.

Tsk.

I have a feeling this girl is hiding something from me.

The assessment is about to begin.

This is an assessment that Tianjiao has to hold every now and then, and it is aimed at the young musicians that the base focuses on.

Although it was a routine exam, it was significantly more important. The training center would use the exam results to reschedule the musicians' practice goals and rest periods.

For example, two days ago, a violinist on the second floor performed terribly in a routine assessment, and his practice time was reduced from six hours a day and three days a week to nine hours a day and one day off every two weeks.

Su Ruxue had no idea whether the little handle had accidentally poked Teacher Li Li's eyeball while she was playing the string, but just thinking about it was terrifying!

This is far more terrifying than having your salary docked!

In this assessment, Yin Yue was responsible for testing Su Ruxue's cello proficiency, while Li Li was responsible for assessing Su Ruxue's understanding of music.

"let us start."

Teacher Li Li, still devoid of emotion, placed the tablet computer in front of Su Ruxue.

Draw a question.

Lin Han, hiding behind the curtains, couldn't help but feel the tension and was worried for Su Ruxue.

Su Ruxue randomly clicked on an option on the tablet.

A string of names appeared before my eyes.

"Cello Concerto in D major, Op. 39, First Movement"

Upon hearing this name, Lin Han's body trembled.

Su Ruxue had even played this piece for Lin Han on the plane that came here!

The reason Lin Han had such a deep impression of this piece was because it was very similar to Haydn's Cello Concerto No. 2 in D major from his previous life. Lin Han even suspected that the composer of this piece, Smith, was Haydn in this world.

This is definitely going to be a sure thing! It's classical music, and Su Ruxue just performed it recently!

Su Ruxue was also surprised when she saw this piece of music.

She looked up, but Yin Yue, who was sitting next to Li Li, secretly winked at Su Ruxue.

So it turns out the teacher did something underhanded?

“Let’s begin,” Li Li said.

This piece, Op. 39, is a classical piece, but it is a rather cheerful one.

Just like the Cello Concerto No. 2 in D major in Lin Han's memory, it is completely different from the Cello Concerto in E minor that he had previously described as something that would make you want to die from the war.

So when the cheerful piano music started, Lin Han, who was listening attentively, was deeply infected by the joyful mood.

Lin Han really enjoys listening to Su Ruxue's classical music.

As the music flowed, Lin Han, standing behind the curtains, could even imagine Su Ruxue sitting in the center of the spacious room, wearing sexy hot pants, radiating a confident smile, her violin bow dancing lively on the strings, incredibly cute, even the air around her seemed to dance along.

The girl, clutching her brown cello, laughed and danced like a doll cuddling a teddy bear, swaying gracefully to the music, drawing everything around her into a joyful atmosphere. Even Lin Han, hiding behind the curtains, couldn't help but smile knowingly.

At this moment, Lin Han even had an impulse to join the dance and immerse himself in the musical feast.

However, as the music abruptly stopped, Lin Han opened his eyes and his smile vanished.

It’s over.

"Miss Su Ruxue...you......."

Li Li's voice trailed off, the ballpoint pen in her hand spinning restlessly.

"Have you really practiced this piece properly?"

"This is absolutely terrible!"

082. What are you enjoying?

"Huh?" Su Ruxue was clearly taken aback.

"Aren't you getting a little too cocky?"

Li Li's tone became quite blunt.

"Think back carefully, is the Cello Concerto in D major, Op. 39, such a cheerful piece? Other cellists may not understand Smith, but I don't think Su Ruxue can be ignorant of him. Don't let your superior skills allow you to arbitrarily place your emotions above the music!"

Lin Han sighed.

Ms. Li Li is right.

Why did Lin Han say that this Cello Concerto in D major, Op. 39, is very similar to Haydn's Cello Concerto No. 2 in D major from his previous life, and even say that Smith is "Haydn from another world"?

This is not just because their styles are similar, but more importantly, because their core is the same.

Haydn's music mostly sounds bright and cheerful, but it's important to know that although Haydn didn't experience a dark turn like Elgar, he, like Mozart, didn't have a smooth life.

In this cello concerto, you can hear it at the beginning of the first movement. Although the emotional tone of the musical phrases is like a smile, there is also a hidden melancholy and sorrow beneath the surface.

However, when it came to Su Ruxue, all the "sorrow" was overshadowed by ultimate "joy"!

Everyone who comes into contact with this piece should think carefully about why such light and cheerful music is a cello piece, and not other brighter instruments.

Spanish cellist Casado's interpretation of this work truly unearthed the hidden pathos within Haydn's smile, giving the work a deeper, more complex, and more intriguing perspective.

The so-called assessment means setting different standards for people with different levels of ability.

Perhaps Su Ruxue's performance was just a show, a wonderful performance, and Lin Han could have enjoyed it very much.

However, as an outstanding cellist, it would be a failure for Su Ruxue not to express this deeper emotion through the cheerful rhythm.

Based on Lin Han's understanding of Su Ruxue, she couldn't possibly be unaware of the meaning behind this, but she just made a mistake!

Li Li's assessment was correct. Su Ruxue infused her "pleasant" emotions into the music. Unconsciously, she placed herself above the music, thus ignoring the emotions inherent in the piece. This is what it means to be carried away by one's own success.

Lin Han, behind the curtains, rubbed his forehead, feeling somewhat troubled.

Miss Su, what on earth is making you so happy?!

This is classical music, which you excel at!

"I'm sorry, Teacher Li."

Lin Han heard Su Ruxue stand up from her chair.

"Please give me another chance, I'm sure I can play well!"

Su Ruxue finally dropped her usual relaxed demeanor and spoke seriously.

　"There are no second chances in the assessment. Besides, I don't think you can play this piece well now, given your condition just now."

Li Li's voice was cold, and it was clear that she was quite dissatisfied with this "genius girl" who was widely praised by the Jinchuan Cello Association.