Chapter 25: The Grand Pianist
It was already evening, Liao Yuan came to the piano market, standing in front of the Steinway flagship store, hesitating.
He was calculating the balance on his bank card and wanted to try to lease a piano of about 200,000 yuan, but soon he found that even the rental price for one day exceeded the funds he currently held.
Forget it, just wait!
Liao Yuan reluctantly glanced at the piano shop, sighed, and was about to turn around and leave, when the glass door of the piano shop opened.
The saleswoman who received Liao Yuan yesterday looked at the familiar figure in front of her and said in surprise: "Sir, it's really you!
Liao Yuan wanted to speak again and again, but in the end he couldn't hold back, and walked into the piano shop at the warm invitation of the saleswoman.
"Yesterday you left in a hurry, did not leave your contact information, our store manager had a meeting this morning, and focused on criticizing me by name, I was wronged!"
The saleswoman invited Liao Yuan to sit on the sofa in the store, and then quickly poured tea and water for Liao Yuan, and finally took out her mobile phone and dialed a call, she picked up a business card from the counter, handed it to Liao Yuan with both hands, and said enthusiastically: "This is my business card, I am Miao Bizhu, the sales consultant of our store, you can call me Miao Miao, your surname?"
"Don't give your surname Liao. Liao Yuan smiled reluctantly.
At this time, the other salespeople in the store obviously noticed this scene.
After seeing that it was the handsome little brother from yesterday, they all rushed over and said excitedly:
"It's really you, Master, that piece you played yesterday is really good!"
"Yes, yes, our store manager said this morning, if you come again, you have to keep you well, at least you have to take a photo together!"
"Our store manager said that you are a real young man!"
"Wow, I really didn't expect that your identity would come to buy a piano in person!"
"Sir is really approachable, and he doesn't seem to have the coldness of a grand pianist at all. ”
"It's the first time I've met a grand pianist so closely, it's such an honor!"
"By the way, sir, what is your surname, and we will definitely go to your concert to enjoy your work if we have the chance. ”
No matter how calm he was, under the praise of a group of salesmen, Liao Yuan couldn't help but feel hot on his face.
He coughed and said seriously, "Excuse me, can I rent a piano?"
The scene fell silent.
Miao Bizhu was also stunned.
She looked at Liao Yuan, who had a serious face, and suddenly laughed: "Sir, you are really joking." ”
The others immediately laughed, thinking that this young grand pianist was not only handsome, but also very humorous.
In this world, any grand pianist with a performance level, even if he is dilapidated and cannot hold a concert, he still has the opportunity to become a guest of honor in major theaters and become a well-paid pianist in an opera house.
And the real grand pianist, let alone one piano, even if it is ten pianos, as long as the grand pianist needs something, there will be a steady stream of people to offer it with both hands.
Now, this outstanding young pianist has even said that he wants to rent a piano......
Sky!
This completely changes the perception of salespeople!
They are in this circle, so they naturally know what the identity of the grand pianist represents.
In this era, people with profound knowledge and outstanding skills have always been considered the most valuable treasure of mankind.
And the pianist is exactly one of them.
Especially the pianist who can compose independently, it is simply a baby bump that is afraid to melt in his hand!
Although a little embarrassed, Liao Yuan was still extremely sincere, and said seriously: "I really need a piano, but I don't have that much money, so I want to rent one, well, just for one day." ”
Miao Bizhu and the others looked at each other, all of them were full of surprise,
Gradually, their faces became serious.
"Wait a minute, I'm going to report this to the store manager. Miao Bizhu got up and said, and left his seat.
Liao Yuan frowned slightly, and sighed: "No, then forget it, I'll think of another way." ”
The next moment, I want to get up.
"Don't think about it, sir. ”
Another sales consultant hurriedly stopped and explained: "In fact, our piano store does not carry out leasing business, after all, we are a flagship store, each piano is brand new and has an independent number, the introduction and sale are recorded by the global network, and second-hand trading is not allowed." If you're renting a piano, you can actually check out the nearby second-hand piano market. ”
Liao Yuan suddenly said: "That's right." ”
Seeing that Liao Yuan still wanted to leave, the sales consultant hurriedly said: "Hey, sir, don't be in a hurry to leave, although we have not started a leasing business, we can pay in installments, up to two years without interest." And most importantly, our store manager wants to meet you......"
"See me?" Liao Yuan said strangely, "Why are you seeing me?"
The sales consultant smiled wryly: "The piece you played yesterday is really amazing! After listening to it, our store manager decided that you must be a grand pianist who has returned from overseas, so he wants to make friends with you." ”
The others also hurriedly said: "Yes, when we had a morning meeting this morning, the store manager gave us a task, as long as you come to our piano shop again, you must notify him as soon as possible." ”
"Sir, please stay. ”
Miao Bizhu also walked back at this time and comforted: "Second-hand pianos look the same as brand new, but in fact, most of them have been refurbished, and both sound quality and sensitivity have decreased to a certain extent, and brand new pianos, although expensive, can guarantee their performance." ”
As she spoke, she made Liao Yuan another cup of tea and smiled sweetly: "I know you don't have any funds available for the time being, but it doesn't matter, after our store manager knows about this matter, there will definitely be a way to solve it for you." ”
"Yes, yes, yes!"
The other clerk said enthusiastically: "We have all seen your strength, and the talented person is like you." Our store manager is very well-connected in the circle, not to mention anything else, help you contact a few theaters, you can show a few songs at will, the funds for this piano are just handy?"
Liao Yuan listened quietly for a while, and finally got up and said, "I'm sorry, I'm not a professional pianist, just a hobbyist." ”
After speaking, he turned around and left.
The salespeople were in a hurry.
At this moment, the glass door of the piano shop opened again.
A little fat man in a suit and leather shoes, about thirty years old, walked in panting, his steps were heavy, and he looked tired, when he saw Liao Yuan, his thick eyebrows and big eyes instantly lit up, and he quickly took out the business card box from his purse: "Hello, contemptible Zhang Chao, is the manager of this store, and is also our senior agent of Steinway, this is my business card, please smile." ”
Liao Yuan was a little surprised, but still accepted the business card: "Hello, but I have other things to do......"
"I know, I know, but please wait. ”
Zhang Chao said happily: "On the way here, I heard Miao Miao talk about you, are you temporarily short of funds? ”
Liao Yuan looked at the time and said bluntly: "First, I won't go to the so-called opera house to play, and second, my credit card is not enough to pay in installments, so Mr. Zhang, please let me leave, my time is precious." ”
Zhang Chao was stunned and instantly quieted down.
After thinking for a few seconds, he took out his mobile phone from his body, opened WeChat, operated it, and finally handed it to Liao Yuan, and said with concern: "Then this song, is it your own creation? Perhaps, is it possible for you to try to play it again?"