John F. Kennedy Airport is one of the busiest airports in the world, with planes taking off and landing non-stop every minute.

However, Chen Chufan did not appreciate this spectacular scene, he was carrying a backpack, standing on the land of a foreign land, looking at the precautions that Aunt Liu had specially written for him in his hand. After a series of customs security measures that made him sore in the egg, he bought a phone card at the airport, and called his family, Aunt Liu and dear Xiaoxi to report his safety, and he finally stood on the land of country M.

Fortunately, the plane arrival time was more than 9 o'clock in the morning, according to the instructions in the book, New York is the time zone is the West Fourth District, and China is in the East Eighth District, exactly 12 hours of time difference, so the call back to China is more than 9 o'clock in the evening, which did not disturb anyone's sleep.

Aunt Liu prepared a very detailed manual for him in his hand. It is so detailed that not only do you need to pay the fare to take the taxi in country M, but you also need to tip about 15%-20% of the driver.

According to Aunt Liu's suggestion, Chen Chufan walked out of the airport and stopped a taxi, and said to the taxi driver in fluent English: "Juilliard, thank you!" ”

"Welcome to Newyork, are you an international student from the East?" The driver was very talkative, and as soon as Chen Chufan got into the car, he asked.

"Yes, yes! How do you know? Chen Chufan asked.

"Ninety percent of the people who come there are international students. But it's rare to be alone. Usually accompanied by someone! The taxi driver explained.

"Oh, is it? It seems that you often get international students to go there. Chen Chufan looked at the scenery outside the car and responded casually to the taxi driver's words.

"You're right, buddy. I'm guessing it's not your first time in country M, and you speak a great language! By the way, what nationality are you? Korean? Say myself? ”

"Unfortunately, you guessed wrong. This is really my first time in country M. And I'm Chinese! Chen Chufan replied sullenly.

"Wow, Chinese? Ha, speaking of which, I still have a little bit of Chinese ancestry, and according to my grandmother, her mother is from that mysterious country! By the way, do you know Chinese kung fu? ”

Just like this, I chatted with the talkative driver all the way. Chen Chufan learned from the driver's mouth that the Juli School is next to the three large theaters of the famous Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in Manhattan, New York, and the surrounding area is very lively, and it is the cultural center of the entire New York City.

In addition, the Julie School is divided into three schools: the School of Dance, the School of Drama and the School of Music.

Hearing this, Chen Chufan couldn't help but complain in his heart: "What is that called a conservatory, isn't it better to call it an art academy directly?" More appropriate. ”

Almost an hour later, Taxi arrived at the Julie School.

After paying the fare, getting off the bus, and standing in front of the Julie School building, Chen Chufan nodded with satisfaction, worthy of being the number one conservatory in the world. At least it looks good.

The perimeter of the building is a ring of translucent glass curtain walls. It's covered with photos of concert performances and opera performances. It looks full of romantic art and exotic atmosphere.

The gate of the building was very lively at this time, young people of all colors came in and out here with musical instruments on their backs, and from time to time strangers greeted Chen Chufan kindly.

When you enter the school building, you will be greeted by a large red and white staircase. This made Chen Chufan a little difficult, and the manual that Aunt Liu gave him was detailed, and it did not include an internal map of the Juli School. So Xiao Chen stopped a white girl who had just walked into the building and asked humbly, "May I ask, where should I go to report to the piano department of the Conservatory of Music?" ”

Emily looked at the big boy in front of her with interest. The short hair, the broad forehead, and the eyebrows are a little thicker, but they look just right with those eyes that are still bright. The nose is quite high, the lips are moderately thin, and the yellow skin is typical of Oriental appearance

A white Puma T-shirt paired with a pair of black sports cropped pants made the boy in front of him look quite sunny. "You're a new international student?"

"Yes, yes!" Chen Chufan nodded. When the girl looked at him, of course he also glanced at the exotic girl twice. He was only about seventeen or eighteen years old, with long brown hair tied back casually, and turquoise eyes revealing an aura, which looked particularly charming against the backdrop of brown hair. There are a few faint freckles on the bridge of the tall nose, which is the only flaw on the whole melon seed face, and the smile on the corner of the mouth makes it feel extremely comfortable.

"Okay, come with me. God, is Professor Gorrik crazy? At this time, there were international students who came to report? The girl seemed to be muttering to herself, but her voice could be heard clearly by Chen Chufan. By the way, my name is Emily, Emily Blunt and I'm from England. ”

"My name is Chu Fan Chen, and I'm from China!" Chen Chufan followed behind the girl and introduced himself.

"Wow, China, that's cool! You didn't say I thought you were Korean, but there are a lot of Koreans in the academy. You'll find out later, and of course you'll be able to pass the entrance exam! Emily said with a shrug.

"Huh? Haven't you already been accepted? Still have entrance exams? Chen Chufan was a little surprised, no one had mentioned this to him.

"Oh, didn't anyone tell you? Every international student has to take a re-examination when he arrives at the college, this damn rule! The content is the major and language reported, you have to work hard. I think you're okay with the language, but if you are majoring in piano, you have to play a piece and let all the professional teachers give you a score of more than 8 to pass! Well, I have to tell you, it's only 10 out of 10! Emily patiently explained to Chu Cainiao.

Chen Chufan was a little depressed, and finally came to Julie College, but he hadn't fully obtained the pass to enter the college. It really annoyed him.

"What happens if you don't pass the exam!" Chen Chufan continued to ask.

When Emily heard Chen Chufan's question, she turned around and smiled brightly: "Then congratulations, you can go home and come back next year." However, the college only accepts two applications for the same major, if it is not enough next year, you can consider changing the major and applying again, or changing schools to apply for a try. ”

The strict requirements of the college made Chen Chufan a little painful, and when he was in China, he often heard that American universities were typical of wide entry and strict exit. Why did you come by yourself, only to find out that this is not the case at all? How did he know that Julie School was the most demanding conservatory in the United States, and some admission requirements were even stricter than Harvard's.

While the two were talking, they had already reached the door of an office on the second floor of the teaching building, "Okay, this is Professor Glick's office, he is the head of the music department, if you have any questions, you can ask him directly." Emily stood in front of the door and knocked on the hidden office door for Chen Chufan by the way.

"Please come in!" A serious-sounding voice came from inside the room.

Emily made a gesture to invite in, and then turned around and left directly, without even giving Chen Chufan a chance to say thanks.

Chen Chufan pushed open the door and walked into the office.

The office is not very large, and there are two filing cabinets against the wall on the left, and two meters in front of the filing cabinets are desks and chairs. A man about forty or fifty years old, wearing glasses, was looking up at Chen Chufan who walked into the office.

"Hello, Professor! I am an international student in the Department of Music. Chen Chufan greeted Professor Glick, who was sitting there.

"I know you, I've seen your video, you're Chu Fan Chen from China, right? You see, I even remember your name! Come on, sit down kid! Professor Glick put down his work, stretched out his hand to the chair in front of the desk, and said to Chen Chufan.

"My name is Dan Glick, you can call me Professor Glick, I know your situation, Professor Li is an old friend of mine in China. You have a letter of introduction from him, he has a lot of respect for you, and I trust his judgment. However, the college has rules, and every student who enters the school must go through the school's assessment, are you ready? After Chen Chufan sat down in his chair, Professor Glick continued to speak.

"Yes, Professor Gorrik, I think I'm ready." Chen Chufan nodded and said with a calm face.

"As I said, I've seen the video you sent. Your piano, guitar, and saxophone play pretty well. You know, that made some of the professors at the academy curious. There are a lot of professors who are looking forward to seeing you and looking forward to your performance. So your assessment is set for half past eight tomorrow morning, how about it? Tomorrow is the weekend, and the professors are free, and I think they will be willing to take a small break to test you, a genius boy from the East. So let's go and have a good rest today, and get enough of your spirits to meet tomorrow's assessment, young man! Professor Gorrik said in one breath.

"Oh, okay, Professor Gorrik. But where do I live today? Chen Chufan touched his head and asked earnestly.

Professor Glick looked uncertain, "Huh? Didn't you book a hotel near the school? ”

"That's right, no one told me that I had to take exams to enter the school, so I thought I would be able to go through the admission procedures and arrange a dormitory when I went straight to the school, Professor Glick." Chen Chufan explained helplessly.

"Huh? This is indeed a problem. Well, I think it's time to show the hospitality and warmth of our M-people. But didn't you report to the International Student Services Office first? Professor Gorrik asked, confused.

"Huh? No, I came to you as soon as I arrived at school! Chen Chufan said sullenly. This is completely blind, but it seems that Aunt Liu mentioned in the manual to herself that she should report to another place first.

"Okay, you wait a minute. I'll find someone to arrange your accommodation for today, there should still be free beds in the dormitory, oh shit. I don't care about that! With a mouthful of babbling, Professor Gorrik picked up the phone at his desk: "Hey, my dear man, Crewe, I have a new international student here who needs temporary accommodation, do you have time to come to my office?" ”

"Oh yes! Now, right now! He's waiting in my office! ”

After speaking, Professor Glick hung up the phone and said to the dazed Chen Chufan: "Look, the matter is done, everything is so simple. But what I want to say is that the person in charge of your study abroad is also too irresponsible, and he didn't explain the admission procedures of the college to you, so he let you run over. ”

"Who's to say it isn't!" Xiao Chen's face was depressed.