Just then, the police arrived to find out what was going on. Xu Wenbing quickly went out to greet them, explained that it was all a misunderstanding, and personally escorted the person away.
At this moment, only Yan Zhengming and Shi Qian remained in the music room. Shi Qian carefully put the violin back into its case and was about to return to the classroom when Yan Zhengming stopped her.
"Student, don't be in such a hurry to leave. I have something to tell you."
Yan Zhengming took out a business card from his pocket and handed it to Shi Qian, who took it and glanced at it.
Yan Zhengming, president of the Beijing Music Association.
Shi Qian had heard of the Beijing Music Association, but they had no connection in his previous life.
"You saved me last time and even took me home. I haven't had a chance to thank you yet."
Shi Qian really wanted to say that he didn't really want to save him. Later, when he took him home, someone grabbed his leg and wouldn't let him leave.
"This is my business card. I heard your music before; you're very talented in both playing and composing. I've never seen you participate in any competitions before."
In Yan Zhengming's view, if a contestant like Shi Qian had participated in any national competition, he should know him.
"Not interested," Shi Qian replied.
Are you a senior in high school now?
"Um."
Have you considered bringing your university to Beijing?
"We'll see."
"Do you want to apply to an art school or a regular university?"
"Not decided yet."
"If you want to apply to an arts college, I can write you a letter of recommendation. With your professional level, you should have no problem getting into the Beijing Conservatory of Music."
Beijing Conservatory of Music is the top music school in the country and the dream school for all aspiring music students.
However, Shi Qian had never planned to pursue art exams; the violin was just a hobby of his.
However, if he gets a recommendation letter from the president of the Beijing Music Association, the school will probably still admit him even if he fails his academic subjects.
Unfortunately, his ambitions lay elsewhere.
"No need, I probably won't go to an arts school."
How are your grades in academic subjects?
"It's alright."
Although Shi Qian has not yet taken the exam, he judges from his progress in doing questions since the start of the semester that he should do well.
"Is there a major you'd like to study?"
No one has asked him this question yet, since his family thinks he is a poor student and they can just buy him a degree abroad in the future, regardless of what it is.
Shi Qian himself wanted to study business, after all, he was good at math, and studying finance or related fields would lay a foundation for him to make money in the future.
"Business-related majors, maybe finance?"
Shi Qian answered honestly.
"Hmm...that works too. I know some professors at Peking University. If you need a letter of recommendation, I can give you one."
Yan Zhengming had his own selfish motives; he still wanted Shi Qian to develop his career in the capital in the future.
"Need not."
Shi Qian felt it was unnecessary. He did not plan to participate in the independent enrollment program, and since he had not participated in any exams or competitions in the previous two years, his resume would probably not pass the test.
I'd better just take the college entrance exam honestly.
"Would you like to come to our Beijing Music Association and become my apprentice?"
After all that buildup, Yan Zhengming finally got the truth out of him. He had come to Yancheng to attend a meeting and, incidentally, to see if there were any promising talents in the selection process.
Going to the park to perform was just a spur-of-the-moment decision, and unexpectedly meeting Shi Qian was a pleasant surprise.
After listening to Shi Qian's performance at the old house last time, he made up his mind to take Shi Qian as his apprentice. Yan Zhengming has not taken on any apprentices for so many years, mainly because he has not met any of them who are compatible with him.
It's rare to find one like this in Yan City, so he can't let go of her no matter what.
No matter what, we have to get Shi Qian into the Music Association. He can't let such a talented person be left to wander outside.
When Shi Qian heard Yan Zhengming's suggestion, his first reaction was that it would be troublesome, and he immediately refused.
"don't want."
Yan Zhengming knew that it would be difficult to persuade someone as talented as Shi Qian, who had no interest in music.
"Think about it again. If you join the Music Association and become my apprentice, things will be much easier in Beijing with my protection."
"There are many talented people in the music association, and you can exchange ideas and learn from them regularly."
"Furthermore, our music association regularly organizes events that take us all over the world. If you are a member of the music association, we will reimburse you for the entire trip, which is equivalent to a publicly funded trip."
"Furthermore, the Music Association pays each member between 1 million and 5 million yuan annually based on their membership level. If they win prizes in competitions, they will receive additional bonuses..."
Shi Qian wasn't really interested at first, but as soon as he heard about money, he sat up straight.
"Is there a membership fee as soon as you enter?"
Yan Zhengming originally wanted to talk about the advantages of joining the Music Association to persuade Shi Qian to become his apprentice. The membership fee was just something he mentioned casually, since a genius like Shi Qian probably didn't care much about money.
Hearing Shi Qian ask about the membership fee, he was taken aback for a moment before replying, "Oh right, there is a membership fee. The basic membership costs 1 million a year, the intermediate membership costs 3 million a year, and the advanced membership costs 5 million a year. If it is my personal disciple, I can offer 8 million."
The Beijing Musicians Association has always been wealthy and powerful, receiving over a billion yuan in sponsorships every year, so the money spent on maintaining its members is nothing.
"Okay, I agree."
Shi Qian's eyes lit up; only a fool wouldn't make money when he could.
Yan Zhengming had prepared a whole bunch of persuasive arguments to convince Shi Qian, but he didn't expect Shi Qian to agree so quickly.
Fearing that Shi Qian might change his mind, Yan Zhengming immediately asked Shi Qian for some basic information and sent it to his assistant, asking him to help process Shi Qian's membership card.
When can I pay the membership fee?
More than any membership card, Shi Qian is concerned about the membership fee.
"I've notified my assistant that your bank card has been sent over, and it should arrive in about 3 business days."
"Alright!" Shi Qian picked up a bottle of clean mineral water and handed it to Yan Zhengming, saying, "There's no tea here for the time being, so I'll use water instead. Consider it my apprenticeship gift."
Yan Zhengming happily accepted it. Whether it was tea or water, having a genius like Shi Qian as his apprentice was a huge win for him.
Before leaving, Yan Zhengming handed Shi Qian a magnetic card. "This is the Beijing Musicians Association's ID card. Take it. This card allows you free access to any part of the Beijing Musicians Association building, and it's also valid for local music associations. Once your membership card is issued, I'll have my assistant send it to your school."
"By the way, are you free next month? There's a selection process for senior members in Yancheng at the end of next month. Could you be a judge in my place and go take a look?"
The Yancheng Music Association had invited him before, but Yan Zhengming was unsure of his availability, so he declined for the time being.
After settling the matter of accepting disciples, Yan Zhengming planned to fly back to the capital in the next couple of days to handle some matters, and decided to have Shi Qian participate in his place.
Shi Qian put the magnetic card into his pocket, thought for a moment, and nodded. He should be free after the exams in the middle of next month, so he could go.
After all, it's only right to do favors when you're paid.
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