Jian Yifan was a guest professor that had been specially hired by the Jiangcheng Media University's Piano Department for the past two years.
However, Jian Yifan was actually a famous pianist.
Most of the time, he performed overseas. Sometimes, he would come back to China to rest for a month or two. Then, he would take some time out to teach a few lessons to the students in Jiangchuan.
Time was precious. Even on weekends, Jiangchuan still arranged two lessons for him.
Jian Yifan's lessons were mainly guidance. He would let the students play and then point out the flaws and give suggestions for improvement. Of course, he would also share some interesting things, thoughts, and experiences with the students from overseas performances.
In general, his lessons were very popular with the students. Jian Yifan also liked the feeling of interacting with young piano students.
After the lesson, Jian Yifan was preparing to go home. However, he was blocked by the sudden heavy rain. He could only stay in the hostel provided by the school. The school also helped to change his flight. However, Jian Yifan did not like the tight and narrow space of the hostel. After asking around with the students, he went to the cafe at the back door to pass the time.
However, he did not expect to see a Theodore grand piano in this inconspicuous cafe!
Of course, it didn't mean that Theodore grand pianos were rare. In the piano classroom of Jiangchuan Music Academy, there were two grand pianos of a higher grade, and in the art hall of the Music Hall, there was a performance level Theodore grand piano.
However, the problem was that a small cafe like this actually had a grand piano. Moreover, it was a grand piano that was usually used in professional settings!
When Jian Yifan saw it, his heart was in a mess. Therefore, he could not help but take a closer look to make sure that he did not see the wrong brand. He also observed the surroundings.
People who liked the piano would not want a pearl to be covered in dust.
Fortunately, after looking around the cafe, Jian Yifan barely suppressed the anger of wanting to scold the owner of the cafe.
The sound quality of the stereo was not bad. In addition, there were record shelves everywhere. It seemed that the owner of the cafe was a person who liked music. He did not buy a piano for the sake of being cultured.
At this time, Ding Xiang made the coffee. She looked up and hurriedly said, "Sir, I'm sorry. Please don't touch the piano in the shop."
Yang Yi didn't have this rule, but once, Ding Xiang's roommates came over to watch Ding Xiang and look at her working environment. The richest roommate in the family said that the piano was expensive, which made Ding Xiang remember it.
Now that she saw the other party lift the piano cover, Ding Xiang panicked. She was afraid that the other party would break Yang Yi's piano.
Jian Yifan's hands were really itchy. He opened the piano cover and wanted to press it. He made an excuse for himself that he wanted to test the sound to see if this Theodore grand piano was just a shell, although he did not suspect anything.
Now that Ding Xiang had pointed it out, Jian Yifan, who was in his fifties, panicked. He felt as if he had done something immoral. Embarrassed, he hurriedly explained, "Sorry, I just wanted to see your piano."
"You can look, but don't touch!" Ding Xiang was concerned about the guest's feelings and said worriedly, "What if you break it?"
"Of course not. Why would it break?" Jian Yifan was amused by Ding Xiang's words. He didn't feel so embarrassed. He introduced himself, "I'm a piano teacher at the Jiangcheng Media University's School of Music. I teach piano. It's not my first time seeing a piano. Why would it break?"
When Ding Xiang heard that the other party was a teacher, she felt embarrassed. She hurriedly apologized, "I'm sorry, teacher. I didn't know. Please forgive me."
"No, you're just doing your job." Jian Yifan chuckled. "Actually, I was just itching to try it out when I saw such a good piano here. But since it affects your work, then forget it! "
"Thank you for your understanding!" Ding Xiang said gratefully.
"Well, since you're a piano teacher, it's okay to use the piano." Yang Yi finally opened his mouth. He wanted to keep a low profile, but when he saw Ding Xiang, this silly girl, he had no choice but to speak up.
"You are?" Jian Yifan looked at Yang Yi, who was sitting there as tall and strong as ever. At first, he thought that Yang Yi was a customer of the coffee shop or a guy who was here to pursue a girl (Ding Xiang).
"This is my boss," Ding Xiang hurriedly introduced.
Yang Yi smiled and said, "I bought the piano. It's not just for decoration. I usually play with it myself. If any customer wants to show off his skills, he's welcome to try. Of course, he has to be confident in his skills. After all, I don't want our customers to hear a bunch of noise."
These words were said to Jian Yifan, but Yang Yi also wanted to say it to Ding Xiang. This girl seemed to have misunderstood something. No wonder she was so hesitant when she looked at the piano. There was no need for that!
"Haha, if that's the case, you can rest assured. I, Jian Yifan, am a pianist who has performed in Vienna before." As Jian Yifan spoke, he looked at Yang Yi with interest. He thought to himself, You can't judge a book by its cover. This tall and strong man is also a music lover.
Looking at the decorations in the coffee shop, as well as Theodore's display and maintenance, Jian Yifan's impression of Yang Yi improved a lot.
"Jian Yifan." Yang Yi softly said his name. He didn't have much of an impression. He smiled and waved his right hand. "Teacher Jian, please!"
"Then I'll embarrass myself!" Jian Yifan didn't stand on ceremony. He sat down by the piano.
Although it wasn't the best, it was still a good piano. Jian Yifan gently stroked the black and white keys. His fondness for the piano was obvious on his face.
The commotion finally attracted Xi Xi's attention. The little girl jumped down from the sofa and ran to her father's side. She was like a little raindrop outside the window.
"Daddy, who is this old man?" Xi Xi snuggled in her father's arms and asked with a nasal voice.
Luckily, Jian Yifan didn't hear it. Otherwise, he would have dyed his hair completely black …
"A teacher. He teaches piano," Yang Yi whispered to his daughter.
On the other side, Jian Yifan finally stopped stroking the piano sincerely. Then, he tried to play a short melody.
He closed his eyes and listened. He seemed to be judging the pitch of the piano.
This wasn't a problem. Yang Yi could adjust it himself. He usually took good care of it. After all, Murphy wanted to play the piano every time she came.
Jian Yifan showed a satisfied expression. Then, he started to play.
He raised his hand, bent his fingers, and pressed down. From the moment Jian Yifan played the first note, Yang Yi could tell that he wasn't an ordinary person. Even though he boasted that he was good at playing the piano, he couldn't help but show shock in his eyes.
Yang Yi's mastery was only at the average level of professional piano students. Jian Yifan, on the other hand, had crossed a huge gap. He was at the level of professional pianists like Lang Lang and Li Yundi in his previous life!
Skills and whatnot were tossed aside for now. The melodious sound of the piano rang out like the tinkling of spring water.
Yang Yi stopped whispering to his daughter and listened attentively.
Perhaps Jian Yifan was also excited by the prospect. In this small coffee shop, he actually started a small performance on a whim. He slowly played a movement — this world's famous "Desert Camels". (Note 1)
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