Chapter 26: The Professor's Discussion

  "This 'Summer', with sorrow and joy coexisting, is light and lively. Even many masters who have been immersed in music for many years can't write such a piece. I really didn't expect to see such a work appear in an art exam." Professor Shen Pengjun, the judge at the art exam that day, couldn't help but praise it with a series of "tsks", openly showing his admiration for the piece.

  That day, after getting the song, he went home and played it immediately. Just looking at the score, Shen Pengjun could see that it was a good song. But when Shen Pengjun played out the piano part of the score, he was so excited that he trembled all over. He is very passionate about music, although now he teaches and educates people with a calm attitude towards fame and fortune, but good songs can still move him.

  The next day, he found another friend who could play the cello and they played "Summer" together. Shen Pengjun was like a big kid at that time, jumping and laughing, making his friend laugh and cry at the same time.

  This year's art exam saw the emergence of a great musical composition. The news spread like wildfire, and the professors at Huaxia Music Academy, including Shen Pengjun, couldn't wait to see how good this composition was. Now, these old professors are sitting together, discussing the composition called "Summer".

  As someone who has performed "Summer" personally, Shen Pengjun naturally has the most say in this matter, so at this moment he first expressed his own opinion.

  "Old Shen, it's been a long time since I've seen you so excited! Is this piece of music really that good?" said a woman in her fifties, wearing glasses and sitting below Shen Pengjun.

  She is also a professor at Huaxia Music Academy, named Miao Yuhong.

  The other older professors present also looked at Shen Pengjun with a smile. They were all like Shen Pengjun, who had made great achievements in performance, production or creation when they were young and had gone out to make a name for themselves. When they got older, perhaps they saw through fame and wealth, or perhaps they were tired, so they came here to teach and educate people.

  They all know Shen Pengjun is a music enthusiast who will do unexpected or hilarious things when he encounters good music.

  "Hey, you don't believe me, right? Luckily there's a piano and violin here. Come on, Old Lu and Lang Da, play this piece." Shen Pengjun saw the look on these people's faces, his face and neck flushing bright red, as if doubting Shen Pengjun's eyes.

  Lao Lu is a cellist, whose full name is Lu Aile. Although his name sounds like that of a female, he is actually a nearly 60-year-old professor in charge of cello performance teaching at the Huaxia Music Academy. He got this name because his father was a musician who loved music very much and gave him such a name.

  Langdi is also a well-known rising star, now one of the top figures in the international piano world. He is not a teacher at the Huaxia Music Academy, but he used to be a student here. Many people present have taught him many things, so they all count as his teachers. He also happened to hear his piano teacher say that he had discovered a good piece of music when he was studying music, and it just so happened that he had some free time recently, so he came back to take a look, and he was also curious in his heart.

  Two people put the score on the piano's music stand, Old Lu held a cello standing beside them, looked at the score and started playing.

  A soothing yet sorrowful cello solo filled the small office, and everyone present fell silent, listening intently.

  Right away, Randy also started to move. His agile hands flew across the piano keys, and the sorrowful violin became simple, clear, natural, lively and vivid. Everyone in the audience felt extremely comfortable.

  The song is not long, just over 6 minutes, with sorrowful and cheerful melodies intertwined, bringing many people into memories.

  Langdi, as an internationally renowned pianist, naturally has piano playing skills that cannot be compared to Shen Pengjun, a professor who teaches vocal music. As for Old Lu, it's even more so, he is second to none in cello performance, and no one dares to claim the first place.

  Although it was the first time for both of them to play this piece, there was no awkwardness at all. Shen Pengjun also closed his eyes and listened carefully, and this time he felt much better than when he played it himself.

  When the music ended, everyone closed their eyes for a long time before reacting and applauding involuntarily. On one hand, they were applauding for Old Lu and Langdi's wonderful performance, on the other hand, they were also applauding for this wonderful piece of music.

  "Lao Shen, you've really struck gold this time! You can even discover such a great piece by attending an art exam." Another professor, Zhang Chaoyang, said.

  "Yes, this piece is really... I don't even dare to comment on it. But you guys think, could this piece be something that someone bought to pass the art exam? And can a high school student really create such a piece?" Another professor chimed in, expressing his admiration for the piece before raising his own doubts.

  "Haha, Old Zhou, I've thought about the problem you're thinking of, but one thing is for sure, it's not something that can be bought. Firstly, this song is good enough to spread throughout the world, and it's not something that can be obtained with money. Moreover, after getting this song, I also went to understand Lu Li's family situation, it's a relatively poor family, even if someone sells it, I think it's not something Lu Li can afford. Actually, speaking of which, you guys must have heard about the incident of withholding migrant workers' wages that caused a stir in Huaxia recently?" Shen Pengjun said with a smile after hearing Professor Zhou Ping's words.

  "Oh, so you mean that this Lu Li is the same one who was knocked unconscious that time?" Professor Miao Yuhong said. She had also known about the incident at the time and, being a woman, she felt even more emotional about it. When she saw Lu Li's unconscious appearance on "Face to Face with the People", she was already furious with the ruthless real estate developer. And she also had a deep impression of Lu Li, so when she heard Shen Pengjun's words, she remembered it immediately.

  "That's right." Shen Pengjun replied affirmatively to the question.

  Other professors also started discussing it after hearing the words, they knew about this matter too, after all, it was a big deal in China, and the news media or online TV were paying attention to it at that time.

  "It seems that Lu Li has a real talent for music. We should pay more attention to him in the future." Old Lu, who had just finished playing the cello, said.

  "Uh, as far as I know, Luandi chose the vocal music department. Later on, I estimate that he will be brought along and definitely polished up well." Upon hearing Old Lu's words, everyone present nodded in agreement. They came here to teach and educate, hoping to cultivate talents like Langdi who have a certain status in the world of music.

  "Then congratulations, Old Shen, you've got another high disciple." Beside him, another professor from the Instrumental Department, Lin Junguang, who had been quiet all along, said with some sourness. He was Langdi's former piano teacher.

  "Hum, what's this? Old Lin, you already have a Randy, and you still want to compete with me?" Hearing Lin Jun Guang's words, Shen Peng Jun looked at him with ill intentions.

  "What are you and I competing for? I'm afraid you'll ruin a good talent." Lin Jun said fearlessly, striking back.

  "Hey, you old Lin, how dare you doubt my ability? I'm telling you, I...” Shen Pengjun's face turned bright red again as he and Lin Jun Guang started arguing loudly.

  Everyone present couldn't help but laugh at the situation. The two people's quarrel seemed to be something they had grown accustomed to, and they shook their heads and left the office one after another.

  Only Randy watched his teacher and Professor Shen arguing like children, their faces red with anger, unable to leave or stay, feeling extremely awkward.

  Lu Li didn't watch a movie with the others after taking a bath, but instead lay on her bed with her hands under her head, staring at the ceiling and thinking about things.

  The "Summer" I handed in during the art exam would definitely attract people's attention, after all, this is not something like Chinese cabbage, but a more classic work. If it were from the hands of a famous artist, it would be nothing special.

  But he is different, he is only 18 years old, and he is a high school graduate who has just graduated. Being able to create such a classic song will naturally attract attention. If Lu Li has real talent and learning, that's nothing, the key is that Lu Li doesn't even recognize the most basic five-line score.

  Originally, Ludi was still thinking about what to do, but now there were suddenly 5,000 yuan more in the box. Ludi thought that during the military training these few days, he would sneak out at night to "Fallen Street" to report for a music training class and learn some basic things first. When someone asked him about "Summer", he would say that he only knew the basics, and this song was something he came up with when he left his hometown, inspired by a moment of inspiration.

  Although this reason is a bit far-fetched, inspiration is indeed important for people who engage in creative work. I believe that such an excuse should be able to get by.

  Then he worked hard to learn music knowledge and gradually composed some music works.

  After making up his mind, his thoughts slowly drifted away, as if he saw himself standing on a dazzling and magnificent stage, with all eyes on him. Many people below the stage were cheering, and he was the one who controlled the stage, controlling the atmosphere of the scene...

  Slowly, Lu Li entered a dreamland, where she went to experience the future she wanted.