[Gone With the Wind] Daughter Difficult

Strauss just came out of a musician friend's house and was about to go back to his piano practice room. Unexpectedly, he heard an interesting violin piece of music on the street and couldn't help but stop.

He has not heard it for a long time. Someone can express the innocence and childishness on the violin to the fullest. The violinist wants to express rich and full emotions, which reminds Strauss of the innocence when he was learning the violin when he was young. and moved.

But music not only pays attention to emotion, but also technique is very important. If the emotion of the song just now can reach eight or nine points, then the other party's technique is hovering on the edge of the passing line, which is a little pale and green.

I'm afraid I didn't get the guidance of a really good violin teacher.

Strauss is well-known in the music industry for his love for talents. He "picked up" many of his students on the side of the road or other places, and this time was no exception. He stepped forward and wanted to give some pointers to the other party. If the other party could improve his skills because of his words, Strauss would be very happy.

In the distance, Strauss saw three handsome teenagers, two girls and one boy. Judging from their attire, the family background of the three should be quite good.

Among them, the one playing the violin is a girl with platinum-blonde hair in a single braid. Her smooth platinum-blonde hair seems to be shining in the bright sunshine of Vienna. Her skin is fair, and her facial features are soft and gentle. Somewhat familiar.

However, what he didn't expect was that these children were really acquaintances.

Since Strauss recognized the three children as Xiaobo's relatives and friends, he took them to a small cafe on the ring road.

This cafe has just opened, but there are quite a few people.

On weekdays, some cutting-edge musicians like to gather here to chat and study music, which adds a lot to this cafe.

The layout of the cafe is very emotional, and the city hall on the ring road is in the classical Greek style.

Different from other shops, this cafe has a circular interior. The tables and chairs are all adhering to the Greek elegant and holy style, and the coffee-colored small round tables are arranged quite neatly.

The main color of the cafe is mysterious blue, and the colorful stories of Greek mythology are painted on the roof and walls, adding a bit of mythology to the cafe.

In the center of the cafe is a stage with a pure white grand piano on it, and beside the grand piano is a metal stand taller than a person, covered with orchestral instruments, if necessary, Guests can also choose their own instrument to play.

On weekdays, the owner of the cafe would also arrange for musicians to play music for the guests, but the seats were empty at this time, and a few young people were looking at the grand piano, eager to try it.

The music atmosphere here is strong and free. The boss advocates the wantonness and whimsy in Greek mythology, letting people put aside their burdens and enjoy the aroma of coffee and the beauty of music to their heart's content.

These days, for his favorite student, Beauregard Wilkes, Strauss is trying his best to give a heavyweight recital a week later.

The time to drink a cup of coffee here is considered a luxury for Strauss.

Although the personalities of the two are very different, he is unrestrained, free and easy, rebellious and uninhibited, while Xiao Bo is gentle and reserved. Only in music can he unreservedly release the enthusiasm hidden in his heart, but this does not affect Straw. Si's preference for Xiaobo.

Strauss knows that he loves this talented student far more than his other students, and his expectations for him are unprecedentedly high. He has no doubt that his student will stand with him in the world's top music field in the future to accept other students. People's admiration and admiration are also his honor and luck, so he has been running around for this concert since a month ago.

Just now he came out of the home of one of the world-class musicians, Bolt, who had already agreed to his invitation.

Strauss ordered a latte for himself, Bonnie also ordered a latte for herself, and two glasses of chocolate milk for the two children.

The aroma of chocolate and coffee floats in the cafe, and the rich and sweet atmosphere makes people feel excited and intoxicated.

Strauss took a sip of the latte, the delicate milk foam and smooth coffee milk rolled in his mouth and slid down his throat. The unique memory of coffee filled every cell in his body, making him feel refreshed Refreshed.

He thought for a while, and asked a question that he had been thinking about for a long time: "I don't think I've heard Xiao Bo say that you will come to Vienna."

Because Xiao Bo didn't know they would come.

Bonnie was a little shy, and her cheeks were blushing, "Xiao Bo probably didn't know we were here."

She lowered her voice mysteriously, "Uncle John, can you not tell him for now? We want to surprise him."

Kevin added from the side: "Actually, my sister wanted to surprise Brother Xiaobo, so she called Aunt Melanie's family and our family."

"So that's how it is," no wonder Xiaobo didn't mention it, because he was disappointed for a while because he couldn't go back to the United States in the month of the concert.

"Uncle John, we all know the importance of this concert to Xiaobo, so we didn't tell him that we are coming. We hope that he can fully prepare for the battle and not be distracted by our arrival."

Bonnie's expression became serious as soon as she talked about the business. Strauss was still a little unaccustomed to the seriousness on the girl's beautiful face.

"Actually, you all don't have to be so nervous," Strauss said involuntarily, "Little Bo is very hardworking and diligent, and his skills are already there. I believe he will surpass himself and complete this concert perfectly. By the way, He took the initiative to ask, "Have you bought the tickets yet?"

Bonnie was naturally not unprepared.

At the moment when she was planning to come to Vienna, Bonnie had already sent a telegram asking Xiaobo's housekeeper in Vienna to reserve tickets for this concert for her.

In order not to affect Xiaobo's performance, she didn't even ask the housekeeper to take a seat close to the stage.

Strauss briefly told the three children about Xiaobo's recent practice, but soon, his topic fell on Christine, telling her how he felt about her performance.

Christine was actually going crazy with joy.

It never occurred to her that she would be mentored by Strauss.

The other party is worthy of being a world-renowned violinist. He only listened to half of the pieces she played, and even pointed out her shortcomings and lack of skills one by one.

Because she is the younger sister of his favorite student, Strauss said from the bottom of his heart: "Christine, your music has aura, which is lacking in many musicians. In fact, you are just like your brother." Very talented, just lacking the guidance of a good teacher, if you want to go further, you can't wait any longer."

There are no adults here, otherwise Strauss would talk to the Wilkes about Christine's problem in detail.

He was also very busy this week and didn't have time to meet Xiaobo's parents, so Strauss had to say to the oldest Bonnie: "Please tell Melanie and Ashley what I said, and hope they can pay attention to this matter." Question, if Christine really wants to continue to make achievements in music. Forgive me for not being able to make time recently. I hope that after Xiaobo's concert is over, I will have the opportunity to have a chance with Melanie and Ash Let's have a nice talk." He was actually more worried that the Wilkes would leave soon after the concert.

"I see, I will definitely tell Aunt Melanie and Uncle Ashley." Bonnie said solemnly.

Seeing Strauss' earnest expression, Bonnie had a complicated feeling inexplicably in her heart.

Now that even Christine is in Strauss' eyes, could it be...he wants the Wilkes family to stay in Vienna?

The thought flashed across, but was soon forgotten by Bonnie.

Strauss saw that the time was almost up, and after paying the bill, he was about to leave.

Bonnie took two children to send him off for a while, during which Strauss kept pointing out Christine's skills and fingering until he approached Xiaobo's house in Vienna and Strauss' studio , four people reluctantly bid farewell.

Seeing that Strauss was gone, Kevin bumped Christine with his elbow.

Christine was still in a state of excitement, a little out of control. After being hit like this, she finally came back to reality from the trance: "What are you doing? Do you want to fight?"

Kevin: "..." I was praised as a lady by the music master just now, so it's revealed all of a sudden.

"Hey, tell me what you have to say, don't hinder me from reminiscing about Uncle John's words."

Kevin looked at Bonnie's expression, then looked at Christine: "Actually, I want to ask, if, I mean if, if you have the opportunity to stay and study here in Vienna, will you stay?"

"This is the palace of world music. Any musician who loves music and studies music yearns for it. Tell me if I want to come."

"So you will choose to stay and study further like Brother Xiaobo?"

Christine really hasn't thought about this question. In fact, she knows that her musical attainments are really not as good as her brother Xiaobo, and she doesn't think she has such a level. So after she got the approval of Strauss just now, Still flustered.

Kevin's question was so sudden that she really couldn't answer right away.

"Sister-in-law, if I have the chance to stay, do you want to stay?"

"Stay," Bonnie said without thinking, but soon she realized something was wrong, "What did you call me just now?"

Christine laughed loudly, "I don't care, if you agree with me, you will be my sister-in-law from now on, sister-in-law, sister-in-law..."

Kevin: "Shameless."

Christine made a face at Kevin: "Next time you can also call me brother brother-in-law, see if he agrees."

Kevin smiled "hehe", "Brother Xiaobo must be looking forward to it."

Bonnie gave a chestnut one by one: "I think you guys are a little bit slapped, just say these things in front of me."

Kevin and Christine refused to give in to each other and continued to make funny looks at each other. Bonnie had to interrupt them, and then said to Christine: "Tina, didn't you just ask me if you want to stay?" Come down? It is about your future, of course it is up to you to decide, ask the voice in your heart, do you think about it, do you have such determination. Don’t answer this question now, ask yourself clearly, because from what Uncle John said , this is not whether you can stay, but a high probability question of whether you are willing to stay."

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A week flies by, and the date of Xiaobo's performance is approaching.

After Xiao Bo came to Vienna, Reid specially helped Melanie arrange a housekeeper to take care of Xiao Bo's daily life. Now because of their arrival, the housekeeper Reeves would report Xiao Bo's situation to him every day.

Although the two families haven't met Xiaobo this week, everyone is very nervous for Xiaobo. In the words of Reeves, you seem to be more nervous than Master Xiaobo.

On the day of Xiaobo's performance.

Xiao Bo has always been indifferent and quiet, and he was not too nervous to fall asleep because of this concert that related to his future. After he fell asleep early, he woke up naturally when he slept until dawn. After breakfast, Xiao Bo prepared at home. Bo's skin is good, and he doesn't need any makeup. He just took care of his hair under the advice of the stylist brought by Strauss to make him look more powerful and fashionable.

After getting everything ready, Xiaobo set off energetically.

And from the beginning to the end, under the reasonable concealment of the teacher Strauss and the housekeeper Reeves, he did not know that his closest family members had come to Vienna and were ready to enjoy his solo performance. One of his best surprises.

Xiaobo's performance venue is the core part of the Vienna Concert Hall - the Golden Hall.

It can be said that from the day it was built, the musicians who came to Vienna were all proud of giving concerts in the golden hall.

Golden. The structure of the hall is resplendent and magnificent, and the luxurious layout inside has the style of the royal family, but its area is not large, with only about [-] seats, which can be described as small and exquisite.

On this day, the flipped wooden seats were almost full of musicians from all over the world, and most of them came to see Johann Strauss, a world-class musician, to see his favorite Student concert.

Xiaobo has been majoring in piano these years.Of course, with his extraordinary musical talent, Xiaobo has also dabbled in many musical instruments. He can play as many as seven or eight musical instruments proficiently, let alone only superficially understand.

Xiao Bo also studied symphony conducting under the influence of his teacher Strauss, and followed in the footsteps of Mozart and Schubert to learn the creation of operas-these music masters who have passed away long ago will be remembered by future generations. He has left behind countless musical treasures, benefiting the world endlessly.

Today's concert is divided into three stages.

The theme of the first stage is inheritance, the theme of the second stage is showing off skills, and the theme of the third stage is creation and emotion.

The prelude is the world-renowned "Blue Danube Waltz" composed by Xiaobo's teacher Johann Strauss.

This is Xiaobo expressing his highest respect to his teacher Strauss.

It can be said that his real music career actually started from this song "Blue Danube".

Although he came to Vienna to study at the age of 14, Strauss helped him in music and taught him music knowledge, which made him grow up on the road of music thoroughly.

This song is also Bonnie and his favorite, so even Xiaobo can play it with his eyes closed, but he still put a lot of thought into it.Judging from the richness of emotions, this piece of music can undoubtedly express his most sincere emotions. Although he is restrained and calm, Xiao Bo has always expressed his emotions in music.What he hopes is to use music to express his inner world to the world.

Using the opening of this song is undoubtedly the best choice.

When the sparkling light of the Blue Danube in spring, the exuberance of spring on the river bank, and the joyful waltzing people participating in the open-air dance on the endless green grass come to the fore, this song "Blue Danube" makes people feel happy. The mood of the people present was clear and cheerful, and people began to imagine that they were men and women dancing under happy notes, comfortable and comfortable.

This young musician deserves to be a student of Johann Strauss. He fully interprets the artistic conception and emotion of his teacher's works.

When the song ended, everyone stood up and gave Xiaobo a thunderous applause.

And today's concert has just begun.

The theme of the first part of Xiaobo's concert is inheritance.

Vienna is the capital of music in the world. It has been moving the world for hundreds of years and has nurtured music masters in the history of world music generation after generation.

Inheriting this theme expresses that music in Vienna, the hall of music, has continued for hundreds of years with the help of talented musicians, and will continue to do so. There is no doubt that Vienna will become the world's leading music center from generation to generation. music center.

Xiaobo's repertoire comes from Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven and Czerny respectively - Haydn and Mozart are Beethoven's teachers, and Beethoven is Czerny's teacher.During the 300 years from the 300th century to the [-]th century, these four piano pieces from their pens describe the development of Viennese music in detail, and also witness the most glorious [-] years of classical music, in order to express what is real Music heritage.

The musicians sitting behind the piano, with their skilled skills, sincere emotions, and beautiful piano sounds, lead the audience to the most noble management of generations of unique musicians, and follow them into the world of top music. Swim in the vast ocean.

And the inheritance of music has never been broken.

The theme of the second part is virtuosity.

The transition of the theme in this part is natural first, because the first piece selected by Xiaobo is Liszt's "Bell", and Liszt himself is Czerny's most proud disciple, which not only continues the theme of inheritance, but also It started the beginning of showing off skills, and the atmosphere gradually rose with Xiaobo's showing off skills.

Gorgeous skills, dazzling keys, when the boy's slender fingers fluttered on the black and white keys, leaving an afterimage that people can't capture, no one will doubt the true strength of this rising supernova in the music industry.

Liszt’s super virtuosos for three consecutive songs, and the fourth Xiaobo chose Chopin’s "Polandes in A-flat Major Hero". In addition to showing off skills, the majestic music shows exciting Heroism, the combination of the two, brought this virtuoso to new heights.

After the end of the second part, it is also the end of the first half, because after four consecutive virtuoso songs, Xiaobo's performance can be described as hearty and hearty. After everyone felt enjoyable, they began to worry about whether the musicians sitting in front of the piano were physically strong. There will be an overdraft problem.

But when the boy sat down in front of the piano again after resting, everyone breathed a sigh of relief and gave warm applause.

The third part is also the most important part.

Its theme is creation and emotion.

Creation, as the name suggests, is Xiaobo's own work, and emotion is the emotion he wants to express to the world through his music.

Use your own works to convey to the world the emotions you cannot express in words. This is what any composer or musician wants to do and strives to do.

It has been said that music is the language closest to God.

The emotions that music can express are sometimes even stronger and more abundant than any language.

Xiaobo has created a lot of works in these years. He started to practice composing when he was 14 years old. He has composed dozens of piano pieces in the past eight years. Due to the relationship between time and physical strength, it is impossible for him to compose all of them. The works were displayed one by one, and only four of them were selected.The first piece is the first piece he created, and it is also a youthful creation that lacks skills, but the significance of this piece is no less than any other piece, because it is the beginning of his creative career.The second is a waltz again in homage to Strauss, the third is his most complex virtuosity, based on his experience of the American Southern and Northern Wars, and the fourth It is an excerpt from his latest opera, which expresses the complex but pure emotion of a boy's secret love for a girl.

The finale of this song settled down the atmosphere that had reached a climax because of the war lament, but the music was no longer heavy, and gradually became more cheerful, like a dessert after a meal, which caught people off guard by Xiaobo In the sweet traps arranged, the entire concert hall is filled with a beautiful feeling like first love, making people intoxicated in the love woven by music and cannot extricate themselves.

When the last note overflowed from the piano keys and disappeared, the audience was stunned for three seconds, and the people who were still unsatisfied stood up and applauded one after another. The enduring applause became the end of the whole concert.

Xiaobo is still taking a curtain call to the audience, and the musicians present have congratulated Strauss one after another.

Many spectators were unwilling to leave, but they had to leave under the guidance of the staff present. The Butler family and the Wilkes family sat on the second floor. Strauss had specially ordered a staff member to hold the concert Take them backstage after it's over.

Some world-renowned musicians relied on their relationship with Strauss to stay, and they all expressed their blessings to Xiaobo. The strength that countless musicians look up to.

This is definitely an unprecedentedly successful concert, as a new musician's "first show", it has exceeded their initial expectations in many people's minds.

All the designs can accurately show Xiaobo's control and comprehension of music, and more importantly, his impressive emotional rendering and amazing creative ability are shocking.

The next day, major media in Vienna reported on this performance, which was the beginning of the world's attention to a music supernova.

——"Incomparable musical control, impeccable gorgeous technique, impeccable creative standards, this is the era of Beauregard Wilkes."

——"Beauregard Wilkes' performance made everyone present be led by the nose. Under his piano, you can and can only feel the emotions he wants to express. The charm of music lies in the Get carried away, and this talented pianist does just that."

--"Perfect."

——"He is a well-deserved genius. From the inheritance of music to the creation of Beauregard Wilkes, I understand that this is the reason why music continues and is magnificent. No one will doubt his talent."

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The above are the comments of the world's top musicians on this concert and Xiaobo himself, and these comments were published on the front page of the newspaper, and people called Xiaobo a well-deserved "heir to music".

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Xiao Bo was not completely paralyzed from such a high-intensity performance, and his fingertips could still clearly feel the trembling that made his blood boil, and the pieces of music were still lingering in his brain, but this kind of dreamlike The feeling of illusion gradually faded amidst everyone's congratulations, and there was no moment when he realized so clearly that music itself was actually more important than glory.

Being praised by many musicians naturally made Xiaobo feel unprecedented excitement, but under the excitement, there was a kind of emptiness and loneliness that could not be filled. All his family members were far away in the United States on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean, and all of this had nothing to do with him. It was he who dreamed of sharing it with them.

There was another person, a girl who was about to have her birthday, but they couldn't spend it together. This kind of regret made Xiao Bo start to enter a new way of thinking while being excited.

When Xiao Bo was brought to the backstage lounge by Strauss, he had completely recovered his usual calmness.

Even his teacher was still chattering excitedly.

"I have another surprise for you." Strauss patted his favorite student on the shoulder, "You must be respectful when you see the other party, and you must not be too rude!"

Nothing surprises him more than the presence of his family, but none of them are in Vienna.

But Xiao Bo is actually looking forward to the surprise that Strauss gave him. These days he has been preparing for the concert, but his teacher has been working tirelessly for him. Since the other party can say that this is a "surprise", then The teacher is going to let him meet this person, it must be very important, I don't know which world-renowned musician it is.

As soon as the door was opened, there was a bang of champagne corkscrew and continuous cheers.

Xiao Bo, who was sprayed with champagne all over his face, froze on the spot.

He looked in disbelief at Strauss, who was standing behind him without being sprayed with champagne, trying to figure out that what was happening in front of him was not a hallucination.

Everyone is there, Melanie, Ashley, Rhett, Scarlett, Christine, Wade, Ella, Kevin, and the girl standing at the front holding a delicate cake, he just now The girl I'm thinking of - Bonnie Butler.

Strauss nodded to his students, reached out and pushed them in, and then he left space for the two families.

His hair, beard, and eyelashes were stained with champagne, and ticking, it was time to take care of them.

Strauss wiped the drops of water from his eyelashes, endured the sourness from the tip of his nose, and retreated silently.

"You, you..." Xiao Bo's voice was completely tinged with tears at the first word he spoke.

Melanie first stepped forward to give Xiaobo a warm hug, "We are all here to listen to your performance, Xiaobo, your performance is awesome."

Ashley patted his son on the back proudly: "Your performance is so perfect, we are all proud of you."

Everyone hugged Xiaobo one after another, even Kevin hugged Xiaobo playfully like an adult, and only the girl who was still holding the chocolate cake was left standing still.

The atmosphere became a little subtle, at this moment, everyone was quiet,

Under the expectation of everyone, Xiao Bo slowly walked towards the girl who was motionless and her eyes were fixed on him, "Bonnie."

"Congratulations, Beauregard, you will be the pride of the whole world." Bonnie stared at the boy who was walking towards her. The boy's face was still covered with champagne foam, and the boy's face was so beautiful. With a resolute and forbearing expression, only his blue eyes revealed the fiery enthusiasm hidden deep in his heart.

"Bonnie." Xiao Bo called out again, but his hoarse voice was still unable to say anything.

When he has been guilty these days of not being able to go back and spend her 16th birthday with the girl.

But the girl appeared in front of him like a miracle.

Xiao Bo didn't get a reply to the telegram he sent to the girl a few days ago. He thought it was Reeves who hid the reply in order to let him prepare for the battle with all his strength, so that he would not be worried. He really didn't expect it, he wanted to scream, He wants to play the piano, he wants to kiss the girl in front of him madly.

"Xiao Bo, you did it," Bonnie looked at Xiao Bo with a smile, "now you can celebrate my birthday with me."

An unprecedented impulse suddenly popped up in Xiaobo's brain, and almost instinctively, he knelt down in front of Bonnie on one knee.

The booing exploded instantly, and Melanie and Scarlett stared dumbfounded at the pious boy kneeling on the ground.

What is this for?Wouldn't it be what they thought?

"Bonnie, will you marry me?"

Bonnie: "..."

Things developed so suddenly, she was not prepared for it at all, and she was still holding the cake in her hand, so she couldn't react at all.

But the body was honest, and a feeling of excitement rushed all the way from the back to the brain, disturbing all her thoughts.

Christine tactfully finished the cake in Bonnie's hand, Xiao Bo took Bonnie's hand, and lightly printed a kiss on the back of her hand.

"Will you marry my mother?"

"I……"

Everyone was nervously waiting for Bonnie's response. Bonnie reached out to shake Xiaobo's hand and said softly, "Xiaobo, I'm not ready yet."

She didn't want to agree to Xiaobo so hastily. In fact, there are still many problems between them that have not been resolved.

Even so, they have already identified each other.

She wanted to give Xiaobo and herself some more time, so that the two of them could clear away all the obstacles on their way.

The atmosphere was so awkward that no one present thought that Bonnie would refuse.

Xiao Bo felt as if he had fallen from heaven to the bottom of the valley. The ups and downs at the moment made him feel mixed, but Xiao Bo suddenly realized that he was indeed abrupt.

And what Bonnie said was "she's not ready", not "I don't want to", which made Xiaobo instantly hopeful again.

Bonnie had always longed for romantic love. They had been separated for so many years, and they only communicated by letters and telegrams on weekdays. If it were him, he would not have agreed to such a marriage proposal so hastily.

Bonnie helped Xiaobo up, gave him a hug, and whispered in Xiaobo's ear: "I didn't agree to your marriage proposal, but I didn't refuse your pursuit, and now you are my boyfriend. "

"Boy friend?"

"That's it--"

Bonnie stepped back a little, but Xiao Bo subconsciously hugged her tightly around her waist.

But this distance is enough.

Bonnie held Xiaobo's handsome cheeks in both hands, and in full view of everyone, she tilted her head and kissed Xiaobo's pale lips.

Happiness came so suddenly, Xiao Bo could feel Bonnie's warm breath intertwined intimately with his own.He turned his back on the guest, and sucked and sucked Bonnie's soft lips passionately.

Bonnie's lips were slightly opened, and Xiao Bo drove straight in as if he had been granted permission, and pried open Bonnie's white teeth with the tip of his tongue. The tip of their tongues touched and then separated. The breasts mingled, their kisses were out of control, and the two were carried away by the sweetness of this moment.

The intimate game of chasing and playing with lips and tongues emerged between the slightly parted lips, making the onlookers look red-faced at this scene of twists and turns.

——Didn't you refuse?Why did the kiss become like this.

—Wait, is this your first kiss?

——Oh oh oh, brother Xiao Bo is so boring, I never saw him so enthusiastic before.

——Hmph, it's just that you can't see it yourself, brother's music is full of enthusiasm.

——Hey, hey, there are two children here, take them out quickly.

After the kiss was over, Xiao Bo hugged the shy Bonnie tightly in his arms, only then remembered that there was someone beside him.

"Bonnie agreed to be my girlfriend!" Xiao Bo announced loudly to everyone. "She said yes."

——Is this different from a marriage proposal?

——Of course it's very different. I haven't fully enjoyed being in love yet, so how could I be getting ready to get married so soon.

—Wait, who is upstairs?Where did it come from?