Yuan Dong spotted a young man carrying a backpack downstairs at the Music Association building. He parked his car at the intersection, straightened his clothes, and walked over with a solemn expression.
Shi Qian was leaning against the wall playing on her phone when suddenly everything went dark. When she looked up, she saw a magnified smiling face. Thinking she was seeing a ghost in broad daylight, Shi Qian was so frightened that she almost dropped her phone.
"Student Shi, right? I was sent by your teacher to pick you up. You can just call me Grandpa Yuan."
Looking at the gray-haired, smiling old man in front of him, if you ignored the pajamas peeking out from under his down jacket and the slippers on his feet, he was indeed exactly the same as the photo Yan Zhengming had sent, in which he was wearing a suit and tie.
This person is probably Yuan Dong, the president of the Yancheng Music Association branch.
Shi Qian greeted Yuan Dong politely, "Hello, Chairman Yuan."
Yuan Dong was surprised that Yan Zhengming's new student was so young. He looked like a high school student, good-looking and polite. He liked him very much.
He and Yan Zhengming were old classmates, both violinists. They admired each other. He used to tease Yan Zhengming about his talented students, saying he must have been incredibly lucky to have such good students, and he was extremely envious.
Later, when Yan Zhengming's genius student got into trouble, Yuan Dong was afraid that Yan Zhengming would be saddened, so he didn't mention it again. So many years have passed, and Yan Zhengming has not taken on any new students. Yuan Dong thought that Yan Zhengming was still saddened by what happened to his former student and had stopped taking on students.
I never imagined that I would see his student again in my lifetime.
However, this student looks somewhat familiar.
And you know what? He does look a bit like Yan Zhengming's genius apprentice.
Yuan Dong rubbed his hands together and said, "Don't be so polite, just call me Grandpa Yuan."
How old are you this year?
17.
Yuan Dong initially thought that Shi Qian had some connection with that genius violinist, but he was probably overthinking it.
He had heard from Yan Zhengming that the student only had one son, who was a doctor and must be in his early thirties, so the age didn't match up.
"Not bad, not bad, are you from Yan City?"
"Um."
Still studying?
"Senior year of high school."
"Is he also playing the violin?"
"Um."
Yuan Dong was very impressed by Shi Qian's obedient and well-behaved manner, especially since she played the violin. He thought that since she was accepted as a student by Yan Zhengming, her skill level must be quite high.
“When you have time, play a song for Grandpa Yuan. Come on, don’t stand outside, it’s cold. Let’s go inside.”
Yuan Dong greeted the security guards and led Shi Qian directly into the building.
"Do you have a music association access card? Grandpa will get you one."
"Yes, the teacher gave me some."
"The card is still not convenient enough. How about this, you come with me to the administration office to register your information and get facial recognition done. It will be easier for you to come in next time."
Shi Qian did not refuse and followed behind Yuan Dong. Since Chairman Yuan personally brought them over, the card and information authentication were completed in less than 10 minutes.
Yuan Dong glanced at his watch; it was almost time for the review meeting to begin. He personally escorted the people to the meeting room, exchanged a few words with everyone, and told them to start the meeting first.
There were a total of 5 judges participating in this assessment: 3 music association teachers and 2 senior members, plus Shi Qian, making a total of 6.
Because Shi Qian represents Chairman Yan, he has a veto power and a vote to advance someone.
Although Shi Qian looked young, no one in the conference room dared to be negligent. After all, they had personally witnessed President Yuan bring him over and were told that he was a direct student of President Yan of the Beijing Music Association headquarters. They all showed him great respect.
The meeting ended quickly, and everyone got up to see Shi Qian to the door. Someone was about to ask Shi Qian for his contact information when Yuan Dong, who was waiting outside, interrupted them.
"Stop doing all this nonsense. His child is still in his final year of high school and is under a lot of pressure. Don't bother him."
"Also, keep the fact that Shi Qian is Professor Yan's student a secret for now. Professor Yan specifically instructed us not to let it affect Shi Qian's current life."
The matter of keeping it a secret was something Yan Zhengming had thought about carefully. If the fact that Shi Qian was Yan Zhengming's student got out, Shi Qian's life would probably not be peaceful. All sorts of people who wanted to curry favor with him would come up to him, and Yan Zhengming was afraid that Shi Qian wouldn't be able to handle it.
Even if their identities are to be revealed, it will have to wait until next year when Shi Qian takes the exam in the capital. Yan Zhengming doesn't come to Yan City often, and he's worried about leaving Shi Qian alone.
Shi Qian had no objection to keeping it a secret. He valued money more than fame, and once the money was right, he had no complaints.
The judges, unable to obtain Shi Qian's contact information, reluctantly left. Only after everyone had left did Yuan Dong pull Shi Qian aside.
"Come on, enter your number here and leave Grandpa some contact information."
Yuan Dong handed over his phone, looking at Shi Qian expectantly. Since Yan Zhengming wasn't there, he would keep an eye on the students for him, so that his good disciple wouldn't suffer any losses.
“Your teacher isn’t often in Yancheng and can’t take care of things here. Your teacher and I have been friends for many years. You can come to me if you need anything.”
Shi Qian nodded and left her number with Yuan Dong.
It was already dark when they came out. Yuan Dong insisted on taking Shi Qian back to school, but Shi Qian wanted to go back to her rented apartment and refused Yuan Dong's offer to pick her up.
Yuan Dong wanted to persist, but suddenly received a phone call. He asked Shi Qian to wait a moment.
After Yuan Dong finished the call, he looked unwell. Shi Qian guessed that the other party had something important to deal with, so he considerately said that he would leave first if there was nothing else.
Yuan Dong asked for Shi Qian's address and decided to have his driver come and take him there. He was worried about the child taking a taxi alone so late at night.
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