Wednesday afternoon.

After the rehearsal of the Dongyin First Symphony Orchestra, Yu Lixia, the conductor of the orchestra and a graduate student of the Conducting Department, left Lu Xianger behind.

"Senior sister, what's the matter?"

Lu Xiang'er was very tight during this time because of family matters, and she was in a hurry to go home after every rehearsal.

"If you don't attend next week's Olympic Opening Ceremony campaign show, give up the rehearsal opportunity to someone else. The school still wants us to be able to perform at the opening ceremony. Yu Lixia didn't beat around the bush and got straight to the point.

Lu Xiang'er showed a surprised expression on her face: "I didn't say I wouldn't participate." ”

Yu Lixia's expression was a little strange, and she asked, "Are you sure you want to participate?" If you don't show up and the orchestra loses the election, you will be responsible. ”

Lu Xiang'er nodded seriously and replied, "Of course I'm sure, I will definitely participate in the show." ”

Yu Lixia nodded and said, "Then let's do it." Starting tomorrow, you come to rehearse at 4 p.m., and before 4 p.m., you rehearse for the other main instruments. ”

Lu Xiang'er frowned and showed a puzzled expression: "Why?" I always start rehearsing at half past two. ”

"It's to make sure that you get a good result in the auditions, and every symphony orchestra has options, and the options need to be rehearsed." Yu Lixia replied.

Lu Xiang'er probably guessed what was going on when she heard it.

If it had been before, she might have resigned herself to it, but now she has an extra responsibility in her heart, and she can no longer hide behind her parents like a child.

So, she asked directly: "Are you going to let Chen Wenhan rehearse first?" ”

Yu Lixia frowned, she didn't expect Lu Xiang'er to put this kind of thing on the bright side.

Although she didn't admit it, she was indeed planning to increase Chen Wenhan's rehearsal time.

The reason for this is simple.

Chen Wenhan was born in a musical family, and from the perspective of Dongyin's students, this is a noble son from high society.

Moreover, the Chen family often sponsors the performance of the Dongyin First Symphony Orchestra.

In this case, it is normal for the orchestra to favor Chen Wenhan a little.

If it was a private orchestra, Yu Lixia would not discuss it with Lu Xiang'er at all, but directly informed Lu Xiang'er that the rehearsals in the future would not be used.

The reason why she didn't do this was because the Dongyin No. 1 Symphony Orchestra was a school orchestra after all, and it was prepared by the Ministry of Education.

Therefore, the affairs of the orchestra are not decided by one person, and even if the Chen family often sponsors the orchestra's performances, they cannot really interfere in the management of the orchestra.

Of course, on the surface, you can't meddle in the affairs of the orchestra, but there is definitely a way to influence the orchestra.

Yu Lixia had already heard the news that Lu Xianger's father's company was going bankrupt, so she felt that next week's campaign performance at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games would make Chen Wenhan more secure.

She saw that Lu Xiang'er had directly picked out the matter, so she said in a deep voice: "Lu Xiang'er, I'm thinking about the orchestra here." Can you guarantee that you will be able to participate in the show wholeheartedly? ”

"I ......"

Lu Xiang'er choked suddenly, she wanted to say that she could participate in the show wholeheartedly, but when she thought of things at home, she said that she would not be distracted at all, which was actually a bit against her will.

She is still not good at this kind of inconsistent way of communication, what she thinks in her heart, she says what she says.

Yu Lixia said directly: "I didn't completely deprive you of the right to rehearse, I just rehearsed the alternatives, I don't want to say too ugly, you'd better be interesting." ”

Lu Xiang'er felt very aggrieved, her nose was a little sour, she didn't argue with her anymore, she put the violin on her back and turned around and left.

When she walked out of the school building, her eyes were already full of tears.

The family company encountered a crisis, and he was ostracized at school.

Her life of more than 20 years has been too smooth, and she was a little stunned for a while when she suddenly encountered such a blow.

When you go out to the door.

Ning Xiaoyun was already waiting outside the door, and when she saw her come out, she greeted her and asked, "Finally finished rehearsing?" Let's go, let's go eat something delicious. ”

When she pulled Lu Xiang'er's wrist, Ning Xiaoyun saw the tears in Lu Xiang'er's eyes.

Ning Xiaoyun immediately rolled up her sleeves and glared, "What's wrong?" Who bullied you? I'm going to flatten him! ”

Lu Xiang'er stood up suddenly, wiped her tears with her sleeve, and said angrily: "Why am I crying?!" ”

"What's wrong?" Ning Xiaoyun's head was full of question marks.

Lu Xiang'er didn't explain to her, turned around and walked back to the teaching building.

Ning Xiaoyun hurriedly followed and asked, "What's wrong?" Did someone really bully you? Where are we going? ”

"Go to the professor."

Lu Xianger went directly to the eighth floor and found the office of Professor Li Xiuqin, the head of the Dongyin First Symphony Orchestra.

Professor Li Xiuqin is the leader of the orchestra and the conductor of the orchestra.

Of course, as a professor of Dongyin, she does not participate in rehearsals most of the time.

I don't participate in general performances.

Only important performances will be conducted by Professor Li Xiuqin in person.

Usually rehearsals and small performances are conducted by Yu Lixia from the Conducting Department.

In addition, Yu Lixia will also help with many daily affairs of the orchestra, as if she is the deputy head of the orchestra.

Of course, the Dongyin First Symphony Orchestra does not have a deputy director.

Lu Xianger knocked on Professor Li Xiuqin's door, although the tears had been wiped away, she could still see that she had just experienced mood swings.

As soon as Li Xiuqin saw Lu Xiang'er coming in, she asked, "What's wrong?" Isn't school out? ”

Lu Xiang'er didn't beat around the bush, and asked directly and loudly: "Professor, don't you want me to participate in the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games next week?" ”

Li Xiuqin's face was full of doubts, and she didn't understand what was going on.

Lu Xianger, as the first student of Dongyin to win the championship of the Paganini International Violin Competition at the undergraduate level, can be said to be the treasure of the school.

If nothing else, Dongyin undergraduates can win the Paganini Competition, a legendary honor that can raise the reputation of the Dongyin violin major by several places.

For such excellent students, the professor's attitude will be much better.

"No, I don't. You've done a good job in rehearsals, and you'll have no problem attending next week's show. Li Xiuqin replied.

"Senior Sister Yu just informed me that I will not be able to participate in rehearsals before four o'clock starting tomorrow."

Lu Xiang'er said the matter with anger.

Moreover, when he spoke, he deliberately used a little language art.

If you say "rehearse after 4 o'clock", it still sounds like you can rehearse.

In other words, "you can't participate in rehearsals before four o'clock", the meaning of the two sentences is actually the same, but the effect of sounding is completely different.

Li Xiuqin frowned and said, "Next week's performance is very important, and you should practice it quickly." I haven't heard of this, I don't know what's going on, I'll deal with it after I find someone to ask for clarification, and you guys go back first. ”

Lu Xiang'er's temper came up, and then said: "I know, Senior Sister Yu wants him to be the main instrument. If his ability is stronger than mine, then it doesn't matter if he goes to me, but if Chen Wenhan's family sponsors the orchestra to perform and wants to replace me, then I will take the initiative to quit. ”

Li Xiuqin frowned, and said comfortingly: "There is no such thing, our school's symphony orchestra is not a private group outside, and it is not possible to meddle in the affairs of the orchestra with money."

"Don't worry, I will ask about this matter clearly, you go back first, and I will deal with it."

Lu Xiang'er wiped her tears, bowed and left the office.

……

Li Xiuqin has been the director of the Dongyin First Symphony Orchestra for so long, and she actually knows a lot about things in the orchestra.

I know that there is indeed a lot of writing in the orchestra.

However, as long as this kind of thing does not affect the reputation of the school and the orchestra, it will turn a blind eye.

However, this time, the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games is very important, and if you still do this kind of thing, you will pass the line.

Li Xiuqin thought about it for a while, called Yu Lixia to the office, and gave her a lecture first.

Yu Lixia is not afraid of Professor Li Xiuqin, of course, she still has to show respect on the surface.

After listening to Li Xiuqin's lesson, she smiled and said, "Professor, I'm also doing well for next week's performance." Something happened to Lu Xiang'er's family, I don't know if the professor has heard about it? ”

Li Xiuqin didn't have time to inquire about the student's family, so she didn't know: "What's the matter?" ”

Yu Lixia said that Lu's company was about to go bankrupt, and then added: "Professor, I'm worried that Lu Xiang'er will be distracted during the performance, which will lead to the loss of the election.

"Participating in the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games is not a one-person thing, it is related to the honor of the school.

"So, I think it's safer to change the lead musician.

"Of course, this has to be decided by the professor, and I didn't prohibit Lu Xiang'er from participating in the rehearsal, but just divided the rehearsal time into two parts.

"Before four o'clock, there will be a rehearsal of the alternative plan, and after four o'clock, Lu Xianger will participate in the rehearsal.

"With this arrangement, even if Lu Xiang'er has a problem at that time, someone will be able to take it."

As the head of the symphony orchestra, Li Xiuqin naturally will not take sides.

From her point of view, it doesn't matter who is on top, whether she can win in the election and performance is the key.

Therefore, she is also worried that Lu Xianger's family affairs will affect the performance.

Yu Lixia saw that the professor had loosened up a little, and continued to add: "Otherwise, it is better to let Chen Wenhan and Lu Xianger have a competition, and let the orchestra chief vote to decide who to be the main instrument." ”

After Li Xiuqin listened, she nodded and said, "Okay." You can try this method. ”

……

The next day.

Lu Xianger received a notice to have a match with Chen Wenhan in the orchestra's rehearsal room.

Whoever wins will be the lead musician at next week's show.

Lu Xianger did not flinch, and in front of the symphony orchestra, she had a competition with Chen Wenhan, and played the first movement of Mozart's Concerto No. 5 in A major, including the cadenza section.

The performance was wonderful and received a lot of applause.

However, Chen Wenhan himself is not weak, after all, he is also the third place in the Paganini Competition.

If there is no "Skylark", there is not much difference between the two in violin.

All the principal musicians of the symphony orchestra voted 16-17.

Yu Lixia, as the conductor, voted for Chen Wenhan.

In the end, Lu Xianger lost by one vote.

Although she lost the vote, Lu Xianger just smiled and quit the rehearsal.

With Chen Wenhan's family's influence on the symphony orchestra, he only won Yu Lixia's vote, but in fact, the result is not so important.

Lu Xianger withdrew from the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games to participate in the performance, and then concentrated on receiving some performances from Professor Li Xiuqin and working hard to earn living expenses.

Although the family did not have a shortage of her living expenses, her father's company had a problem, and she still hoped to rely on her own efforts to reduce the pressure on her parents, even if it was just a little.

……

Soon it was the second week.

At the beginning of the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games, the Dongyin No. 1 Symphony Orchestra with Chen Wenhan as the main instrument participated in the performance.

However, the performance was not very brilliant, and in the end it did not enter the semi-finals, and came back directly in the first round.

Of course, there are many symphony orchestras participating in the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games, and most of them are in one round.

Therefore, after a round of tours, there was no splash.

After Lu Xiang'er heard about the symphony orchestra's round trip, she just shook her head and smiled, and did not dwell on this matter.

With so many symphony orchestras participating in the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games, it is not surprising that they did not stand out.

Moreover, Lu Xianger felt that even if she went to participate in the performance, she might not be able to change the result.

……

After the finals of "Sing Loudly", Fang Xing wanted to ask Lu Xianger out several times, but Lu Xianger said that he was very busy and had no time.

One day I met Ning Xiaoyun in the community, and I heard from Ning Xiaoyun that Lu Xianger did not participate in the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games.

Fang woke up that night and ran to Lu Xiang'er's house and knocked on her window, ready to coax her.

Winter Winter ......

The second-floor window rang a few times.

Lu Xiang'er walked to the window and opened the window to take a look.

Fang Xingzheng was standing under the window, holding a violin in his hand, looking at her with a smile.

"What for?"

Lu Xiang'er was very happy, but she was in a bad mood recently, and she was really busy, so she hadn't seen each other for several days.

"I heard that you were kicked out of the Olympics, so I came here to coax you." Fang Xing said seriously.

Lu Xiang'er's mentality was very stable, and replied: "It's not a kick, the game in the group is not better than others." ”

"Look, without your symphony orchestra, it's really a round of tours, right?" Fang Xing showed a gloating expression.

Although Lu Xianger thinks that it is not good to gloat now, after all, it is the symphony orchestra of her alma mater, and it is not very good to listen to a round of lobbying.

However, she was still very rational in her heart, shook her head and said, "Even if I return it, it may be a round of tours." ”

Fang Xing grinned and said, "However, with my words, it can't be a round of tours." ”

Lu Xiang'er raised her eyebrows, not understanding what it meant.

Fang Xing set up the violin, opened his eyes and played a tune.

Lu Xiang'er listened quietly at first, and the more she listened, the more she liked it, and finally her eyebrows were raised like musical notes: "What kind of song is this?" It sounds so good. ”

Fang Xing thought for a moment and said, "I'm thinking about using this song to take you to the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games, do you think it's okay?" ”

Lu Xiang'er frowned and thought for a while, and said: "The song is really good, but are you really willing to ask for the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games?" ”

It's not that if the music is good, it will definitely be able to perform at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games, so Lu Xianger is not sure.