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The current Xiao Ran is still at an emotional slump where his confidence has been hit, his efforts have been denied, and his feelings have been hurt, so he is a little eager to embrace Lin Xi's desire. Lin Xi knows that there are emotional factors, but it does not hinder the joy of love affairs.In the end, Xiao Ran was so tired that he fell asleep directly, but Lin Xi got up silently to take a shower, got dressed and went downstairs to go out. Today, Xiao Ran's result of the game was below his ideal range, and he had to thank the heroes for his affection and reason.

A teahouse private room.

"Lin Jun, today's decision may make everyone who finally made such a decision regret for life... We, together, buried an immortal genius with our own hands. I don't even know... I don't know. Will you meet such a talented..." Shanye said at the end, his tone choked up.He felt guilty, deeply, deeply guilty.

"No, Mr. Yamano, your kindness will impress me forever."

"Genius has fallen." Yamano wiped his red and moist eyes.

This topic was the focus of debate among the judges during the halftime break of today's final.Not to mention Steve's fiery temper, even Roland?Lechter, a German master who has always been known for his rigorous temperament, couldn't help but flipped the table in the end, which is enough to see the undercurrents under the surface calm.

At issue is the true meaning of 'fallen genius'.

Lin Xi used a medical certificate from an authoritative neurologist to find the homes of three of the judges, and made a request that seemed reasonable at the time, full of love and family affection——Lin Xiaoran, in this masters competition An unknown 20-year-old player suffered from a rare spinal disease, which was fatal, and sitting for long periods of time caused great harm to his body. This was the conclusion drawn from the thick expert medical certificate.In other words, playing the piano for a long time actually poses a great threat to the life and health of this young man.Then Lin Xi, as the player's brother, asked: If!If this contestant really performed well enough in the competition, then the judges may consider making his performance appear mediocre in the end.Because he doesn't want the piano to become a burden to his younger brother's hobbies, or a career.He couldn't let Xiao Ran suffer from illness amidst the praise and applause, and eventually die young.As Lin Xi once said, compared to flowers, what I cherish is his life.

Probably no one would refuse such a request.

The reason is simple.

The competition has not yet started, is the level of the 20-year-old player who is not even famous at all really worthy of the judges cheating and deliberate scoring?The masters have always been hidden dragons and crouching tigers. Who knows if this kid is really talented?At least, his elder brother seemed to be a musical layman.For Lin Xi who came to ask for help, the three masters agreed one after another - for their brotherly love and for the sake of saving face.Because this Mr. Lin seemed to have a good status, the middlemen who introduced them to each other were all local celebrities with status and status.

Among the seven judges, Lin Xi used a lot of contacts and only managed three of them. This does not guarantee that the final result will be what he expected, but as Ren Yuanxing said, this black-box operation is too difficult. It is extremely rare to be able to succeed three-sevenths of the time beforehand.Lin Xi has been in the underworld for so many years, and he has long known a truth, there will never be anything in this world that can be sure, Zhuge Kongming said, "It depends on people to make things happen, and it cannot be forced."What Lin Xi needs to do is only three points of planning and seven points of response.

Sure enough, with the match, the mutation came.

Xiao Ran in the preliminary round "surprised" the seven judges.That day, Lin Xi received hesitant calls from the three judges one after another. It was obvious that they couldn't bear it. They wanted to ask, is there any room for maneuver in the condition?When Lin Xi came to the judges' door and said those words, it was just his usual plan to prevent problems before they happen. He really never thought that Xiao Ran's level could reach such a high level, making these judges countless Lin Xi's world-class masters are amazing and valued so much, which makes Lin Xi have a deep crisis.So, no matter what, he will participate in Xiao Ran's final, and on the day of the final, after the judges called for a halftime break, Lin Xi avoided Xiao Ran and called the judges directly.The words were a request full of affection, and behind the words were a decision that they would not regret. It was a bit exaggerated to say that the threat was, but at least Lin Xi let them know that he would not easily accept their regretful decision.

Afterwards, there is the debate among the judges, which is the true meaning of the "fallen genius".Does it have to be the death of life to be called falling, so isn't it called "falling" if one's life is buried in a man-made conspiracy?Meteors are also fleeting, but at least they once displayed dazzling brilliance and pierced the sky.This is the insistence of some people, such as Steve.

Steve thinks that this is Lin Xiaoran's own life path, why does his elder brother make decisions on his behalf?Even if he won No.1, Lin can choose whether to take the path of playing career, rather than unrelated people like them, using the power given to them by the conference to obliterate the brilliant reputation of a genius.

But there are also judges who are parents and elder brothers who can understand the meaning behind Lin Xi's request.Putting yourself in their shoes, if it was their child, would they really have the heart to push him forward when the child was already standing on the edge of a cliff?You gave him a fair score in the competition, which seems to have given this child an optional path to glory, but if he doesn't win the championship, will he stop loving music and playing the piano?

From a practical point of view, it really doesn't matter whether he won this ranking or not - to put it bluntly, once Lin Xiaoran's talent is recognized by these masters present, his future road to the music hall has already been formed.The halo of the ranking in the competition is just to satisfy the vanity of a 20-year-old boy. At the age of 20, he is legally an adult, but in the eyes of these judges whose average age is over [-], he is still a child.Will he really understand the pain and death he will encounter in the future?According to the authoritative medical certificate, at the advanced stage of the disease, the patient will suffer a lot, and the pain of life is worse than death.

Before hanging up the phone, Lin Xi said to some people who were still hesitating: Ask yourself, what right do you have to let a child die in boundless pain for the sake of your own spiritual enjoyment?When he finally dies, will you shed a crocodile tear for his early death?

In the end, the discussion on Xiao Ran's score was five to two—a low score!Because Lin Xi's last sentence was too poignant.

Then it was a foregone conclusion, even if the judges couldn't help picking their noses and eyes at the contestants behind, the final result would have no effect. No.7, this result is not bad.For many people, the No. 7 result in the Asia-Pacific region of the Rubinstein Masters is a medal worth showing off. At least Xiao Ran's school will definitely record this result and become some kind of honor.But Lin Xi knew that this ranking was too far away from Xiao Ran's pride, so far that Xiao Ran should lose his obsession and stop thinking about the glorious road leading to the palace of music.

Oh, no, of course Xiao Ran will not give up playing the piano. In fact, Lin Xi never thought of depriving Xiao Ran of his hobby, but playing the piano will only become Xiao Ran's hobby, a real hobby for expressing his feelings, entertaining and cultivating his sentiments.

Lin Xi bid farewell to the mountains and fields, and when he turned and opened the door to go out, a slight smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.That medical report was destroyed immediately by Lin Xi, it was the only 'material evidence', but Lin Xi believed that these old music lunatics would never know the truth in their lifetime.Not to mention that Lin Xi meticulously forged the diagnostic report for this, but the fact under his nose—whether Lin Xiaoran and himself are brothers—no one went to verify it. He should thank God for allowing him to be with Xiao Ran Are they all surnamed 'Lin'?Well, even if these old piano lunatics know that they have been cheated in the future, they will definitely rot this matter in their stomachs until they are brought into the coffin.Because, this matter is too dishonorable, it can be called a stain on their reputation, and it can even be said-stupid!

Lin Xi put on his coat and left the teahouse, sat in the car and watched the neon billboards receding and flowing outside.

The second thing came to a successful conclusion.

Xiao Ran's mood is low, anyone with eyes can see it, this semester because of the Masters, all of Xiao Ran's courses are exempted from exams, Xiao Ran who is not under the pressure of exams becomes more lazy and silent.He was already in a bad mood, and now there was nothing he could do to divert his attention, so the atmosphere in the entire Lin residence was depressed.

In Lao Hei's hand was fanning an invitation letter, which was an invitation letter for a commendation meeting held by Xiao Ran's school, in recognition of Lin Xiaoran's good result of winning No.7 in the Rubinstein Masters.But Old Hei never dared to send the letter to Master Xiao Ran, shit!Look at the wording, it's congratulations and celebrations, they did it on purpose, they just hit their young master in the face with No.7!

But just after the final exam, smelling the lobster that came from the gossip, I have different opinions on this. "First of all, I didn't watch it that day, and I don't know much about it, but I think that since other schools are celebrating happily, it means that seventh is really a very good result... ..."

"Ahem." Lao Hei winked.

Lobster didn't see it, "Don't you say that people compete only once every five years? How many elites will be produced in the world in five years, especially the Asia-Pacific region accounts for half of the total population. Those who can enter the finals are already at the master level. Listen to others That name, Masters!"

Lao Hei kicked the lobster.

Lobster retracted his legs and continued to wrestle with Old Hei, "I mean, it's not easy to get into the finals. Why is Master Xiao Ran so unhappy? You're not happy even if you get seventh, so what about the other eight, let alone Those students who were kicked out in the first round didn't cry to death... Hey, why are you dragging me... Xiao Ran..." Lobster turned his head to see Xiao Ran at the stairs, and bared his teeth in embarrassment, revealing the standard eight teeth. Xiao Ran pulled out a stiff smile.

Xiao Ran twitched the corners of his mouth, expressionless.He didn't mean to show Lobster's face on purpose, or he was in a moodless, exhausted kind, and even made an expression and felt that his muscles couldn't be controlled, and of course he wasn't in the mood to talk nonsense with Lobster.

Lobster wasn't here these few days, and seeing Li Ran's obviously downhearted, he thought it was because he just stepped on Li Ran's sore foot by talking nonsense, but he didn't know that Xiao Ran's mood had been like this these past few days.Lobster and Xiao Ran are the closest in age among them, so relatively speaking, they have a good relationship. In addition, Lobster has no taboos when talking in front of Lin Xi, and he dares to say anything with Xiao Ran. .

"No, Xiao Ran, listen to my explanation..."

Lobster chased after Xiao Ran's buttocks into the kitchen.

Xiao Ran was waiting for warm milk, Lobster tossed an apple around to enlighten Xiao Ran. "Actually, I'm a bit confused about this. Is there a big difference between the seventh and the first... No, I know it's the difference between the first and the seventh, but... Is there any difference in your case?"

Xiao Ran: "..."

"Uh, no! I'm not saying you're not good." Lobster snapped his fingers, "Let's start from the beginning...even if you get the first place...well, that's not what I mean...I'm just making an analogy, if you get the first place One, then can it be like playing the piano on stage, and then someone will accompany you, and then you can sell tickets and collect money?"

Xiao Ran frowned, uh, that's the reason, but why did these words sound so awkward from Lobster's mouth.

Lobster was also confused, "But you are not short of money?"

"That...it's not about money!" Xiao Ran corrected Lobster's thinking deviation, "That represents achievement!"

"But getting No.7 should be called an achievement! Look at how happy your school is! There are already a sea of ​​people behind you, and there are only six in front of you!"

Xiao Ran was taken aback by the words, there were only six people in front of him... Can this be counted?

"It's not a matter of ranking! I play the piano for...for..." Xiao Ran was stunned by the lobster, "Enjoy the process, that kind of wonderful..."

"Yes! That's what I mean!" Lobster slapped his thigh, "Then why are you unhappy?"

Xiao Ran was a little confused.

"As you said yourself, isn't playing the piano just to be happy? Isn't it good to be happy? Although it's better to be alone than to be happy, but for things like High, we don't have to be with a group of people we don't know. .We all think you play very well, really! It's not worse than the ones on TV..."

Xiao Ran's mind turned away, so he was confused, yes, why has he been unhappy because he won No.7?He has played the piano for more than ten years, is it for this ranking in the end?

"...Besides, I always feel that since there is no shortage of money, there is no need to care about the number. Do you want to sit on the stage in the future and play music for the group of people below? You can guarantee that they will be able to You know more about art than us? So what if you buy a ticket to come in? If you buy a ticket to come in, you have a noble status and a taste for art? I heard that what songs to play should be called in advance? like……"

Holding the milk glass, Xiao Ran listened to the unimaginable words that came out of the lobster's mouth, and he didn't realize it for a while. Originally, listening to a concert was a very elegant thing, and the musicians on the stage deserved more respect, but from the lobster's mouth, After describing it, Xiao Ran couldn't help but think of people who played piano and sang music in Huajie Liuxiang and buildings in ancient times, and then were rewarded with money by the benefactors... Is it his own illusion, or is it just how Lobster understands concerts?

The lobster was really out of tune, Xiao Ran followed the lobster's train of thought, and was almost entangled in those messy logics, and finally when Xiao Ran got out of the lobster's fallacy, Xiao Ran suddenly smiled, happily.It's hard to explain clearly why Xiao Ran felt his mood suddenly brighten up, maybe it's because of Lobster's dumbfounding fallacies...

Xiao Ran asked himself, why do you play the piano, just for a gold trophy in a competition, a reputation that sounds good?

Do not!

Because you like it!

I like the clear sound like a mountain spring, and the undulating charm like a mountain, that's all!Because of pure liking, there will be pure happiness, and because of happiness, he will concentrate, and then enjoy life and music with the sound of metal hammers. This is his interest and hobby in playing the piano for more than ten years.

He loves the piano and has been happy for so many years.It is true that success and fame in the Masters is the temple of glory in his heart, but that does not mean that his love for the piano will be overwhelmed by one competition, and a nihilistic title and ranking will destroy his sincere love for music ?Not to mention, his loss was actually not that bad.

No.7 in the Asia-Pacific region.Well, it's not too much of a failure. More importantly, there are still people who are willing to share happiness with him and encourage him to continue to struggle.Didn't Lin Xi also persuade him that 'it's just a small test'.

The gloom that trapped Xiao Ran for a while was just explained by Lobster's gag...

Lobsters are truly amazing creatures.

Xiao Ran looked at the lobster biting the apple and still spitting, looking forward to the future, "...So, what I mean is, if you want to feel better, of course you should play the piano at home by yourself, or go to any club you want Happy, looking at the mountains, looking at the water, drinking a little wine, hugging the crush..." Lobster said more and more obscenely, "That is, you can play whatever you like, whatever you like... eh?"

Xiao Ran suddenly reached out to hug the lobster, and the lobster got stuck.

Thank you, Xiao Ran said sincerely.

No matter how much Lobster is blabbering here, he's actually worried about him.Just like Lao Hei who took the invitation letter but didn’t dare to tell himself, Long Er made excuses to let him go out every day, and the chef’s three meals were cooked in different ways, all of which he liked, and he didn’t even care if it was healthy food...they Sincerely treat yourself well, he knows it all.

Lin Xi...Lin Xi is very busy. Since the day when he was required to go on a business trip due to an emergency, Lin Xi has been in a state of intense work, but because of his loss in the game, Lin Xi has been trying to stay at home and pretend that he is not busy. , just to accompany...

Xiao Ran actually knew all about it.

The lobster held an apple core in his hand, he was surprised to have a piece of apple in his half-open mouth, his nose smelled the milk shower gel on Master Xiao Ran's body, his eyes wandered around... Well, he doesn't like men, let alone men who are precious The little crystal prince who handles items with care.However, Lobster's eyebrows and eyes were curved, and he stroked Xiao Ran's back with his clean hand that was not stained with apple juice, and patted it lightly. Said, Guaizi is really distressing.