- The three watches of these two days are still the old time, nine o'clock in the morning, seven o'clock in the evening and half past eleven o'clock.

Also, praise the little girl Ba Raida, the map has been completed, which is very good, and thank you very much, etc.

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Franz revealed his true feelings, as if he was caught in his own memories: "As a result of staying up late to study music while working hard and putting all my effort into composing songs, my body and mind gradually became unbearable, my health began to deteriorate, I was frequently tormented by illness, and I was unable to concentrate, in the words of my neighbors and co-workers, as if I had not woken up from a dream, like a soulless corpse." ”

"They advised me to give up music, thinking that if I continued like this, in no more than five years, my body and mind would be completely broken. Although they all acknowledged that my music, my songs were not bad, they all agreed that I could not support myself, my mother, my younger siblings, on them. ”

"The hardships of life, the pressures of the environment, the physical and mental limits, and the invisible burden of my family made it difficult for me to breathe, and I began to have the idea of giving up music, because I am not alone, and I have many responsibilities to shoulder. ”

The slightly choked description made many successful musicians here, as well as the hard-working musicians and music students, empathize with them, and think of the difficulties and dangers on their past or current musical paths, the pervasive pressure, the kind of visceral exhaustion, which is difficult for people who have not had similar experiences to resonate.

Of course, they all admit that everything they faced was much easier than the difficulties encountered by Franz, so the musicians and music students secretly made up their minds to persevere and work hard to one day remember the past on the stage of a concert with the success of Franz. This is a feeling and an honor!

In their minds, Franz was already a success because of his piano skills. The form of his songs is innovative, these are all heard, people have to admit it, and on the basis of their own strength. He also received a very high opinion from Mr. Evans!

Being so praised by a top musician means that he has made a name for himself in the music industry and is about to become a real musician, just like Mr. Evans, who was praised by Mr. Christopher.

Lucien was also very impressed by Franz's experience. If it weren't for the fact that I had improved my mental power in danger, made my memory stronger, and became full of spirit, then even if I had a soul library, I am afraid it would be difficult to learn the basics of music while staying up late to study and analyze magic. In this way, even if there is great music such as "Symphony of Destiny", they dare not come up with their own shortcomings.

Mr. Evans, Mr. Christopher, and Mr. Victor all bowed slightly. Franz's vision seemed to blur a little, and he continued to say with emotion: "When I decided to give up music, I was initially relaxed and lost, so I was going to go to a civilian concert hall to listen to a cheap concert as a tribute to the road of music. ”

"But I underestimated my love for music. When sonatas, concertos, and symphonies poured out in the hands of the orchestra, I could not restrain my sadness and despair, what was the point of my life without music? In the agony that seemed to make me die, I chose to get up and walked to the door with difficulty, not wanting to listen to a melody that had nothing to do with me, not wanting to hesitate any longer. ”

"When I walked down the aisle to the beautiful melody and stood by the gate, the symphony ended, and the applause masked the music, as if to signal the end of my musical path. The great loss struck my heart, so I turned around and prayed silently, recited poetry, and said the last goodbye to the music. ”

Franz gradually became agitated and waved his hands: "The light seemed to have completely disappeared, and the darkness completely enveloped my life, but just as I dragged my disappointed and gloomy soul and body back and pushed open the door, when Dangdang, a short, powerful and powerful and powerful note suddenly appeared! It seemed to beat my heart, making me feel both fear and an indescribable tremble. ”

The next melody hit me like a storm, overwhelming me, as if the hardships of life, physical and mental failure, and the invisible burden of the family completely exploded, wanting to destroy me, but in the storm, I heard the cry, heard the determination of never giving up, and the melodies were like throwing guns to announce the courage to fight. ”

"I seem to hear the torture that you implicate in your music, Mr. Evans, am I defeated by life, or have I chosen to give in? Is life making me give up, or have I given up music? Do I find all kinds of reasons to be weak in the face of difficulties, or do I march forward like a knight until death, never back down, never give up?"

By the end of the glorious chapter of victory, I had found the answer, and I cried out like a madman near the door of the concert hall, my heart full of strength. After that day, I quit my other job and became a bard that I had always looked down upon, because it was the only one that allowed me to learn music while keeping my family alive. And no matter how much discrimination, blows and tribulations I encountered later, I never thought of giving up again, and whenever I was tired and powerless, I played a song "Destiny" and a song "Pathos" to myself. ”

Franz withdrew his hands to strengthen his tone, and his voice slowed: "As the songs I sang as a bard became loved by the people, and the income gradually increased, many nobles hired me to join their private bands, and finally let my family live a good life. ”

"When my younger brother and sister became apprentices and had their own path in life and skills to survive, I left most of my savings to my family and pursued my dream of music without any burden. ”

He pressed his right hand to his chest and bowed with great respect: "And all this is because of you, Mr. Evans, without your philosophy of life and shouting and torture contained in music, I would not have been able to find the strength to support myself to go on." You are my mentor in life, and it is my greatest pride and honor to have you in attendance at my first real concert. ”

"Thank you again, Mr. Evans. ”

The heartfelt applause of the musicians, musicians, and students present was as warm as the tide, which was not only for Franz's persistence, but also for the strength of the music.

Lucien said with emotion: "The main thing is your own tenacity. ”

Next, Christopher and Victor also commented on Franz's songs, and both gave good reviews.

The joy and excitement of being truly affirmed allowed Franz's next symphony to reveal his own unique style. Although it is still very immature and far from being excellent, the hope and expectation contained in the music are as natural as the fields of spring.

While quietly enjoying Franz's symphony. Three ladies entered the door of the recital hall, one bright and delicate, with thick lips and fire, and the other with brown hair and blue eyes. Sweet and delicate, a mature temperament, with plump black hair.

Phyllis, Elena, and Grace hear that Lucien is back. I rushed to the association.

After seeing Lucien, who was sitting in the first row, the three ladies breathed a sigh of relief, and sure enough, it was him.

Lucien, with his instincts, smiled back at them, and put his index finger to his lips, motioning for them to listen to the music quietly.

Compared to before, Phyllis, a noble girl, has matured a lot. Obviously, following Victor's travels and her own concerts, she quickly got rid of her immaturity, Elena changed her appearance a lot, her long hair was coiled, she showed a mature charm in sweetness, and her face was a little tired, and Grace did not have the depressed and proud contradictions that Stulk had. Every move is very easy.

But three years, especially three years around the age of twenty, is enough for ordinary humans to forget many people and many things, although Lucian's name often appears in the music industry and in the newspapers, but they still feel a faint strangeness and estrangement.

Lucien felt the same thing.

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After Franz's mini-concert, Lucien made an appointment with him to discuss the next day, and then returned with Victor and Phyllis to the familiar 12 Snowva Street in the Giss district, where Victor was to have a private luncheon to welcome Lucien back.

When Victor went to instruct the butler Mr. Ace, Phyllis and Elena, who had been silent all the way, finally spoke, "Welcome back, Lucien." ”

After not seeing each other for a long time, they suddenly didn't know what topic to find and what attitude to use to get along with Lucien.

"Mr. Evans, thank you for your letter. Grace took the opportunity to express her gratitude.

Seeing this, Lucien shook his head with a smile, talking about his travel and interesting things he encountered, and dispeling the invisible estrangement and oppressive atmosphere.

Gradually, Phyllis and Alina began to talk and laugh, reverting to some of their old attitudes.

At this moment, the servant opened the door, and a stout and wide woman in a long skirt that was tightly propped up ran in, and hugged Lucian: "Little Evans, you are finally back! I am still worried that you have encountered robbers and wild wolves on the way......"

Alyssa said as she took out her handkerchief and kept wiping the tears from the corners of her eyes. She learned from the servant sent by Victor to report that when Lucien returned, she rushed over with Joel and Aven, who had just been resting on vacation.

"Elisa, let little Evans go, he's a quasi-knight, and he's afraid of robbers and wolves. Joel shook his head helplessly at Lucian, then smiled, "Welcome home, little Evans." ”

The life of the aristocracy did not slow down Joel's aging, and the problems that had accumulated from the past began to come to the fore, and the short blonde hair became more and more sparse and gray, and wrinkles gradually increased.

"I've always missed you. Lucien was a little fluctuating.

Joel chuckled and turned around and pulled Evan over, "Don't you say hello to your brother Lucien yet?"

Evan was the most changed acquaintance Lucien had ever met, he had grown a lot bigger, a little taller than Lucian, his childish face had become a youthful face, and he had a distinct cyan beard above his lips and chin, and he had inherited his father's handsome appearance, which was four or five points similar to John, but he looked more sturdy and robust.

Looking at Lucian, he looked very restrained and shy, as if facing a stranger, buried his head in a low voice and said, "Welcome back, Brother Lucian." ”

Three years is almost one-third of his life for a child like him - the first five or six years have few memories, and shyness and strangeness are inevitable.

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After a meeting, Auntie Elisa's efforts to introduce her to marriage partners and nagging about her children caused her to get up and go to the bathroom, where Grace quietly followed.

"Teacher, I have something to tell you. Grace's voice was very low.

Lucien looked at her suspiciously, "What's the matter?"

"When I came to Aalto, a clown guy secretly asked me about you. Grace got straight to the point. (To be continued.) )