Second Piano Concerto

When Tan Shuo arrived, he saw Qin Haiou sitting on the stone by the river, his bare feet were soaked from head to toe, and there was a pool of water dripping on the ground.Beside him stood two men in overalls, both with flashlights, and wearing red sleeves with the words "Safeguard Patrol" embossed on the sleeves.

Qin Haiou grinned when he saw Tan Shuo.Tan Shuo didn't have time to talk to him, so he went over to smile at the two of them first: "Hehe, I'm sorry, I'm sorry for causing you trouble!"

One of the elders said: "Xiao Tan, don't you know that swimming is forbidden in this river? Why didn't you remind your brother?"

Tan Shuo looked very innocent: "Oh, I really don't know about this! I stare at the store every day, so I don't have time to come here!"

The other laughed and said, "Boss Tan, I don't think your brother looks like you!"

Tan Shuo nodded again and again: "Distant cousin, doesn't it look like it, doesn't it look like it!"

In fact, even if the staff and merchants in the town can't call each other's names, at least they are familiar with each other.Although Tan Shuo didn't know the names of these two people, seeing that they both knew him, he began to think of ways to soften each other, saying that it was the first time for his brother to travel to the ancient town, he was not familiar with the management regulations, and he had a careless brother like himself. , I hope that the two of you think that your first offender will raise your hands high and so on.In short, I just want to get rid of the 200 yuan fine.

Qin Haiou sat on the sidelines and listened to their conversation. He thought that Tan Shuo could pay the money and leave when he came, but Tan Shuo went around endlessly.Qin Haiou was in a good mood, and he didn't want to waste time here. If it wasn't for the fact that he didn't bring money when he came out for a run, he wouldn't bother others either.At this time, he realized that Tan Shuo was doing it for the money, so he stood up and said to him, "It doesn't matter, you give them the money first, and I'll go back and pay you back."

The two of them were almost moved by Tan Shuo's persuasion, but after hearing what he said, they were still willing to let go.Tan Shuo fell short, and handed over the money with a sullen face. The two laughed and said, "Brothers will settle accounts, but you are still a brother, and your brother's consciousness is higher than yours!"

Tan Shuo remained silent, and when the two men had gone far away, he turned around and asked Qin Haiou viciously, "Where are your shoes?"

Qin Haiou turned his head and glanced: "It's on the other side." After thinking about it, he found that he couldn't remember where he left his shoes, and said, "I forgot where it is, don't need to look for it, let's go!"

As he said that, he started to walk back. Most of the streets in the ancient town are stone roads, which are not difficult for your feet.The two walked quietly for a while, and Qin Haiou remembered something: "Tan Shuo, write another song!"

This proposal made Tan Shuo feel very sudden, and he looked at him in surprise, but did not answer.

Qin Haiou said: "You write another piece, longer and more difficult, and I will play it at my comeback concert, what do you think?"

Tan Shuo paused, showing an impatient expression: "Stop making trouble, writing this is not about cooking rice noodles, just cook as you please. I don't have any inspiration now, let's talk about it later!"

Qin Haiou thought for a while, but did not continue.Today he finally overcomes the feeling of nervousness, which means that he will be able to play Tan Shuo's works in performances in the future.But creation really cannot be forced. Since Tan Shuo said so, Qin Haiou didn't want to force him to write.

At this moment, the two of them passed by a pastry stand that was about to be evacuated. Qin Haiou went up the mountain and down the river all night, and when he saw the unsold rice cakes on the stand, his stomach grumbled, and he stared straight at him. willing to go.Tan Shuo took a look and took out the remaining 10 yuan after paying the fine to buy two servings, each of them holding a share to eat.Qin Haiou took a few bites before saying, "I'll go back and pay you back."

Tan Shuo was taken aback for a moment, this guy was still thinking about the fine, it was a bit funny: "Are you still getting enough free food with me? Brother is not short of this money!"

Qin Haiou chuckled twice, and stopped mentioning it.He lost his shoes just now, but that's all right.Now he finally feels a little tired, and he can have a good sleep when he goes back.

He thought the rice cake was delicious.

**

The next day, Qin Haiou had a rare late sleep, and because his body and mind were completely relaxed, he slept very full.After breakfast, he didn't go to Liu'an, but returned to his room at the inn, and started to do a few things that he had already considered last night.

First, he made three phone calls.The first two calls were to his family and teacher Wang Yifu. They were his closest relatives. He wanted to tell them the news of his recovery so that they could share the joy and stop worrying about him.The third one was to call his agent. He had some preliminary plans for what to do next. He couldn't do these things alone. From now on, he needed the support and assistance of his agent.

It took Qin Haiou more than an hour to make all three calls. Then he put down his already hot phone, found out the scores of "Xinghai" and "Song of the Long Night", and put them side by side on the table again.

He looked at the two scores, and didn't check the details of the plagiarism, nor let his anger surge. He looked at them quietly, thinking about something that had nothing to do with the content of the scores.

Last night, he was almost cheated by Tan Shuo again.

In the past, when he asked Tan Shuo why he didn't create independent piano works, Tan Shuo used the three words "uninspired" to perfuse him.Last night, this person used the same excuse again. Qin Haiou didn't think much about it at the time, but when he returned to the inn, he thought about it carefully and immediately understood.

This time, he will not be fooled by Tan Shuo again.

The reason for Tan Shuo's reluctance to create piano works has nothing to do with his creative inspiration.He hasn't written a piano work for ten years because he can't let go of what happened ten years ago in his heart.He has an unresolved knot in his heart, so he still doesn't want to touch this field again.

Before that, Qin Haiou couldn't help Tan Shuo with the problems he was facing, and he didn't know how to help him solve this knot.At that time, he couldn't even help himself, how could he help others?But yesterday's performance changed everything.As long as he can recover, one day, he will return to the stage.Once he returns to that world, he can mobilize tremendous energy.In the past, he did not have the qualifications and capital to persuade Tan Shuo, but today, he has the ability to do what he wants to do, and what he wants to do most now is to help Tan Shuo get out of the shadow of the plagiarism incident and make him completely Freed from the obstacles of his past experience, he is free to create the music he likes.

Qin Haiou knew very well that it was not easy to do this.Although he himself suffered setbacks, he had achieved success and gained recognition after all.But what about Tan Shuo?He was hit like that before he had time to display his talents, and he endured it for ten years, except for the time when he was forced to tell the truth, every time he mentioned this matter to him, he was fooled by him.He has been unwilling to face it, and has been avoiding it.Qin Haiou believes that Tan Shuo's problems may be more serious than the problems he faced before.

But Qin Haiou was not worried.He made up his mind to help Tan Shuo, and he firmly believed that he could do it.Tan Shuo is definitely not an unreasonable person. Since he can see other people's problems so clearly, he must also be able to see himself clearly.It's just that the trauma he suffered at the beginning was too deep, and the time has passed for too long, making this kind of self-enclosure a habit.Qin Haiou believed that as long as he had enough patience, Tan Shuo would definitely be persuaded.

Qin Haiou looked at the score in front of him, and his eyes lingered on the manuscript of "Xinghai" for a long time.This excellent work is his favorite, and every page and every note of it embodies Tan Shuo's painstaking efforts.However, it has been holding Tan Shuo for too long, and since it is irreversible, it should be a thing of the past, because only in this way can Tan Shuo get real peace of mind and freedom of creation.

Just as he needs to overcome his own psychological barriers, Tan Shuo also needs to face up to the trauma and shadows of the past.Qin Haiou understands the pain and difficulty, because they are the same, and he has just experienced this difficult process.

Tan Shuo once helped him, and after patient guidance, finally created an opportunity for him.Before Qin Haiou could not think of a good way to help Tan Shuo, but now, he finally thought of it.

He also wants to create an opportunity for Tan Shuo.This idea has actually been produced a long time ago, but it was not until yesterday that it finally had the possibility of being put into practice.

He was too hasty yesterday to bring up this matter without thinking about it, but Tan Shuo quickly dismissed it.But now he has thought about it very clearly. He wants Tan Shuo to pay attention to this matter, face it squarely, and stop any perfunctory and evasive actions.

Qin Haiou checked the time, put away the music score and went downstairs.Sure enough, Tan Shuo had already woken up, and Amao was there, and the two were preparing to open the shop.Qin Haiou said to Tan Shuo: "I have something to tell you." After speaking, he went to the back door.Tan Shuo came over to ask what was the matter, but Qin Haiou didn't answer, and went up to the second floor of the rice noodle shop in two steps.

Tan Shuo felt that this scene seemed familiar, and he was a little vigilant.The last time Qin Haiou dragged him up to the second floor to talk about something, what happened afterwards was not a good thing.But at this time Qin Haiou had already pushed open the door on the second floor and was standing at the door waiting for him.Tan Shuo had no choice but to go upstairs.The two entered the room one after another. Qin Haiou found his own small wooden stool and sat down. He pointed to the swivel chair and said to Tan Shuo, "Sit."

Tan Shuo was taken aback by his anti-client posture, and full of suspicion, he subconsciously rubbed his hand on the apron: "What do you mean?"

Qin Haiou looked at him for a moment, then suddenly smiled: "Don't be nervous."

"Damn," Tan Shuo said as if someone stepped on his tail, "Who the hell is nervous, this is my home!"

"Sit down." Qin Haiou still pointed at the swivel chair.

Tan Shuo sat down on the swivel chair and looked at him, feeling very bad.

Qin Haiou said, "I will discuss something with you."

Tan Shuo let out a "huh".

"I want to commission you to write a work." Qin Haiou said.

Tan Shuo immediately guessed what he was going to say next, but he still decided to play dumb: "What work?"

"Of course it's a piano work," Qin Haiou said clearly, "I want to commission you to write a piano concerto."