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The next afternoon, when Xiao Ran finished his afternoon tea and was going to play the violin and prepare for the competition, he sat down on the piano bench and couldn't help thinking about what happened here yesterday. Press it down, and Xiao Ran saw suspicious marks on the smooth and shiny piano surface, when he recognized what it was, his head buzzed and his face blushed to the point of bleeding.

Even if Xiao Ran can use a professional cleaning agent to wipe off the traces on the piano, there is no way to erase the deep memories in his heart and mind. An etude that is less than 2 minutes was played by him, and his fingers trembled. Like a stroke, the melody was played like a big skewer of songs, coupled with Lin Xi's smile full of deep meaning, Xiao Ran finally rushed over and bit Lin Xi's shoulder without letting go.

Afterwards, Lin Xi touched the bloody tooth marks bitten by Li Ran on his shoulder, and it was rare for him to reflect on himself: Did he spoil Li Ran too much? Learn to bite?

Those were minor, though, and the piano problem started to become a real problem.

Facing the piano at home, Xiao Ran really couldn't calm down. As soon as he sat there, the crazy love affair that day was naturally reflected in his mind, and then those traces on the piano severely stepped on Xiao Ran's sensitive nerves— - Everyone must have seen it - Xiao Ran was shy and anxious, he even seemed to be able to smell Lin Ximi's body odor lingering here.

Xiao Ran wanted to force himself to forget that day, but Xiao Biesheng's newly-married sex was a special scene in the first place, and memory is not something rational can decide. The more he wanted to forget that day, the more clearly he remembered it.As a result of repeated defeats and repeated defeats, every detail of Lin Xi's methods in memory was infinitely enlarged, and later it even developed to the point where Xiao Ran became restless and fidgety as soon as he sat there.If it was normal, it would be no big deal if Xiao Ran didn't watch it for a few days. It just so happened that he signed up for an important international competition. After trying to force himself once or twice, he couldn't calm down at all, and became so anxious that he started to lose sleep.

Lin Xi saw it, he didn't want Xiao Ran to go to any competition out of his heart, it would be like letting him push Xiao Ran into the arms of a "rival in love" with his own hands, but Xiao Ran really cared about this matter, so he How can you say 'no' in a brutal way?

Xiao Ran has been sitting on the piano bench for more than half an hour, even if he plays the simplest D key, he can feel the sound of the piano trembling. Like every day before, Xiao Ran can only sit there at a loss, anxious to the point of being absent-minded, even Is out of my mind.

"Xiao Ran, do you believe me?"

Li Ran bit his lip and looked up at Lin Xi, full of grievances, and did not speak.

"You..." Lin Xi rubbed his hair and sighed softly, then pulled Xiao Ran into his arms, kissed him lightly, and reached into Xiao Ran's little clothes... "Shhh—relax, don't think about anything, just cooperate with me ,Believe me……"

Lin Xi didn't have the magical power to make Xiao Ran realize his epiphany and get rid of his troubles. He just hugged Xiao Ran to the piano cover, took this [-] meter grand piano as a seat, and in the occasional clear sound of ding dong, asked again. Xiao Ran.This time, he was patient enough, gentle enough, enough to leave good memories for Xiao Ran.Some things are like this, one time is rare, the second time is special, three times and four times will gradually get used to it.For almost two weeks, after enough of Xiao Ran's sweat and tears stained the piano, the source of Xiao Ran's anxiety was slowly replaced by joy.

While Xiao Ran was ashamed of his own performance, at the same time he was moved by Lin Xi's intention behind this action.It's just that Xiao Ran didn't realize that after this incident, the two worlds in his heart that were originally distinct from the Chu River to the Han world were merged together, and Lin Xi's real influence had spread everywhere, even if Xiao Ran was sitting on the piano bench, facing When I whispered about "another lover", Lin Xi's smell was written all over it.

Regarding Lin Xiaoran's registration for this year's Rubinstein Music Masters, several families laughed and others were sad. For other people who registered for the competition in the same period, Lin Xiaoran's joining undoubtedly gave them a very strong opponent, probably Not too many people will be happy.But for Xiao Ran's family, including Lin Xi, Lao Hei, Long Er and others will be very proud, regardless of whether they really understand or not, anyway, it is a master-level competition, it sounds awesome!

God of Cooking came up with a "lucky recipe" from nowhere, seven to seven days of 49 days without repeating the dishes, one round of eating will guarantee you success in everything.There was no need for Lin Xi to sneer at this, as Lao Hei sprayed all the tea on the lobster when he heard it.But this is where the weirdness lies. Everyone knows that this recipe is nonsense, but everyone obeys it subconsciously, including a week of vegetarian feasts, eating grass for a week, but even the old black who loves meat Not a word of protest was raised.

Lin Xi hated this match in his heart, but when Xiao Ran was really nervous about preparing for the match, he did not show the slightest displeasure, and suppressed his desire, creating a large free space for Xiao Ran.As the competition approaches day by day, when Xiao Ran's mood is occasionally affected by the outside world and easily arouses his nervousness, Lin Xi will also help Xiao Ran adjust his mental state. A silent and forceful hug... Perhaps no one understands Xiao Ran better than Lin Xi, not even a psychiatrist.

Under such meticulous care, the days of intense preparation for the competition became a happy time in Li Ran's deep memory. Xiao Ran understood that these arrangements came from Lin Xi's thoughtfulness, and felt even happier because of Lin Xi's thoughtfulness.This is like a virtuous circle, Xiao Ran's smile hangs on the corner of his mouth and in his eyes every day, Lin Xi's little dragon spitting beads swims very happily in his master's palm.However, it was probably because Lin Xi's psychological intervention was so successful that preparations for the masters competition gradually developed to the state where the emperor was not in a hurry and the eunuchs were in a hurry.

There is still a month before the competition starts. Logically speaking, this time should be the stage with the highest utilization rate of the piano. Although Long Er doesn't know how to play the piano, as the saying goes, it is good to grind the gun before the battle. Back then, he took the exam. A few days ago, I spent my life reading books, but...Long Er watched helplessly as Master Xiao Ran went downstairs. On the way to the piano, he picked up a letter from Lobster, and then turned his footsteps. Passing by, he turned to look for Lin Xi in the study.

"What letter is so important?"

Lobster was also a little silly, "I really didn't mean to interrupt Xiao Ran's piano practice!" Lobster was very wronged, really wronged, "That's the concert hall's performance schedule for the next season."

"What time is this, why did you pass that thing over?"

Lobster pointed at his fingers helplessly: "But... I... He..." How could he have thought that the competition had reached such an imminent juncture, that Master Xiao Ran would still pay attention to an advertising leaflet?

Xiao Ran took the timetable and went to discuss it with Lin Xi.Hei didn't know what was the result of the discussion, he was kicked out by Brother Lin, but he was sure that Master Xiao Ran would not be able to please him.The young master is too inexperienced in negotiation, how could he show his cards as soon as he entered the door?Look at Lin Ge's smile, he's such a cunning old man.According to what Lao Hei knew about Lin Ge's character, if Lin Xi didn't use the timetable to bargain with Xiao Ran one by one, so that Master Xiao Ran would cede the land and pay compensation to the extent that he would sell himself for nothing, he wouldn't be a prince!

Old Hei guessed it was right, because the two of them buried themselves in the study all afternoon, missed Xiao Ran's piano practice time, missed afternoon tea, and didn't come out until dinner time. He also walked out of the study step by step, but almost everyone could tell that Brother Lin must be merciless.

It was such a waste of an afternoon for Lin Ge to eat, even Lao Hei felt a little...

"Master Xiao Ran," Old Hei said skillfully, "Should we check the opponent's situation in that match?" There is still a month left in the match, how can you be so promiscuous and waste time?

"It's not like fighting in a ring. In the competition, the judges will give points, and the final score will be counted." Xiao Ran explained.

"Then it's good to know about the opponent's preparations." Long Er said more bluntly, "What if they practice day and night..."

This time Lin Xi could hear it, but he was in a good mood, as if Xiao Ran hadn't let him eat so happily for a long time.

Xiao Ran was still dull, trying to explain to them, "Most of the repertoire is familiar, and no one is inferior to anyone in terms of proficiency." This level of competition is compared to the players' understanding, emotion and interpretation of the music, isn't it? Do you expect the contestants to not even know how to play the tune?

So, the practice before the competition is not important at all, is that what you mean, young master?

Lin Xi smiled, and dragged Xiao Ran away who obviously hadn't understood the point of the conversation, "Let's have dinner first, and I'll accompany you to the concert tonight."

Although Xiao Ran didn't sit in front of the piano all day and hone his piano skills repeatedly, it doesn't mean that he didn't care about the master competition. In fact, when he went to school on weekdays, Xiao Ran spent more time communicating with his tutor, Talk about music score, talk about sentiment, talk about the use of skills.When there were two weeks of preparation time left for the competition, Xiao Ran discussed with Lin Xi that he wanted to live in the teacher's house.

"Just two weeks..." Lin Xi agreed last time when he went out for a week, but this time it's a serious matter.

"Don't you recognize the bed?"

"Uncle Guo knows about my problem, he prepared a bedroom for me..." Xiao Ran wanted to call Professor at school, but he used a closer name in private. Professor Guo and Father Lin had a pretty good personal relationship.Xiao Ran understands his level, and it is definitely much wiser to be taught by his instructor before the competition than to practice piano at home alone.

"Why don't we invite the teacher home?"

Seeing Lin Xi's refusal to respond, the little fish hooked Lin Xi's clothes with its tail and begged in a low voice, "Xi..."

Lin Xi's body tensed up, and the eyes that looked at Xiao Ran became obviously darker.

Under that gaze, Xiao Ran's cheeks turned slightly red. Since he called people in this way, he naturally had that meaning in mind.A certain emotion flashed through Lin Xi's eyes very quickly, then he put his arms around Li Ran's waist, and leaned over to kiss Li Ran's neck at the same time, "Okay, let me feel the sincerity of my little prince..."

Regardless of how Xiao Ran fed his man, anyway, Lin Xi finally agreed.

He even agreed!So that Master Xiao Ran is not under his nose and under the same roof as other men (Professor Guo is almost seventy)?Lao Hei was horrified by the result, but still packed Master Xiao Ran's clothes and bedding, and sent them to the professor's house.

Professor Guo is a very authoritative pianist in the industry. At such an important juncture of the competition, it is not uncommon for people to ask their grandparents or grandparents for guidance.Professor Guo is now willing to make great efforts to give Xiao Ran a small talk. Of course, he has the relationship with Lin's father. More importantly, Professor Guo thinks that Xiao Ran has the strength to become famous in the competition. If Lin Xiaoran is a piece of mud that cannot support the wall Ba, Professor Guo wouldn't bother even if he was his own son, let alone his best friend's son.

The main venue of this Masters Tournament is at Xiao Ran's school. Elites from various countries in the Asia-Pacific Division have arrived in Binshi one after another two or three weeks before the competition. Yes, some of them asked their instructors to order...Anyway, everyone has their own thoughts and preparations. Xiao Ran is a young genius, but he is not the only genius. He can be favored by Professor Guo, and there are also other players who can challenge him. position in the heart of the professor.

Just one day after Xiao Ran moved in, another contestant ushered in at Professor Guo's house. According to the relationship, the person who came had to call Professor Guo an uncle, and the relationship with Xiao Ran, according to the ancient saying, was called a brother of the same school. .

When the opponent entered the door, Xiao Ran didn't know it. He was immersed in the hesitation and worry of "Nocturne in G Minor".Music can infect emotions. Even a layman with a little appreciation for music can feel the depression floating in the air of a small small room. This is especially true for experts like Ren Zhongxia. The sound of the piano attracted me, and I stood at the door to listen, being infected and shocked at the same time.Having been a 'piano prodigy' for at least 15 years, Ren Zhongxia has never met an opponent of the same age who can interpret "Nocturne in G Minor" so emotionally.This person is very strong, this is Ren Zhongxia's first feeling.Then there is confusion, such a strong opponent, in so many international competitions he has experienced, such as the Mozart Junior Piano Competition under the age of 13, or the Junior Group of the 15-year-old Chopin International Competition, he should have played against him long ago Yes, I have never seen this person before.

After Xiao Ran finished playing a song, he sat there to settle his emotions, and then turned around to find a stranger at the door, a man about his age, with narrow eyes, tall, with raised eyebrows full of confidence, even arrogance At the minute, he walked in and stretched out his hand, "Ren Zhongxia."

Xiao Ran shook back, "Lin Xiaoran."

"You are very good."

"Uh, thanks..."

"But I will beat you." After Ren Zhongxia finished speaking, he sat in the position where Xiao Ran had just sat, and played a song of Liszt's "Paganini Grand Practice Clock" with extremely brilliant skills.Known as one of the most difficult piano pieces, "The Bell", Ren Zhongxia is very familiar with it.Xiao Ran changed to the position where Ren Zhongxia had just stood, and couldn't restrain his admiration.

Admiration does not mean admitting defeat.

After Ren Zhongxia finished playing and made the gesture of "please", Xiao Ran did his part to sit on the piano bench, "Nocturne in F Major", the emotions were surging like a flood, and Chopin's enthusiasm for his hometown in the piece was recreated for his hometown. The conflicting emotions of Zhan Luan's grief and indignation are vividly displayed.

Professor Guo and his junior were sitting in the living room. Before they had finished exchanging pleasantries for many years, their respective apprentices were playing the piano next door.While drinking tea, the two old men listened to the passionate, clear stream, gorgeous, and deep piano sounds of different styles coming from the next door, all smiling—this is called the collision of passion!

"I didn't expect you to be able to teach such a profound student with such a frizzy personality. Didn't you steal other people's disciples to put gold on your face?"

Professor Guo snorted coldly, "With your inseparable bear paws, I doubt you can teach Zhong Xia much."

The two have been competing from young to old, and now they have successfully passed on their fine traditions to the next generation. When Xiao Ran and Zhong Xia came out of the piano room, Xiao Ran didn't know whether he was excited or tired. Sweaty, Ren Zhongxia also stretched his arms while walking, with a look of joy on his face.

Ren Zhongxia has always been proud, but to Xiao Ran, he patted his shoulder, convinced but refused to admit defeat, "I am looking forward to fighting with you."

Xiao Ran smiled, "Me too."

The two of them are competing.