Chapter 288 Meeting (First Update)
——The third watch of the past two days is still the old time, nine o'clock in the morning, seven o'clock in the evening, and half past eleven.
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Franz revealed his true feelings, as if he had fallen into his own memories: "Because I stayed up late to learn music while working hard, and put all my energy into writing songs, my body and spirit gradually became unbearable, my health began to deteriorate, I was frequently tormented by illness, and I couldn't concentrate normally.
"They advised me to give up music, thinking that if I continued like this, within five years, my body and mind would completely collapse. Although they all admitted that my music and my songs were not bad, they agreed that I could not support myself, my mother, my younger siblings on them."
"The difficulties of life, the pressure of the environment, the physical and mental limits, and the invisible burden of my family made it difficult for me to breathe and began to think of giving up music, because I am not alone, and I have to shoulder many responsibilities."
The slightly choked description made many successful musicians, musicians and music students who are working hard empathize with them, thinking of the difficulties and obstacles on the road of music they have experienced in the past or are experiencing, the kind of ubiquitous pressure, the kind of exhaustion from the heart, which is difficult for people who have not had similar experiences to resonate with.
Of course, they all admitted 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, and strive to one day be able to reminisce about the past on the concert stage with such a successful attitude as Franz, which is a kind of emotion and an honor!
In their minds, Franz has been able to be regarded as a success, because his piano skills are excellent, and his song forms are innovative, which are all heard by everyone, people have to admit it, and on the basis of his own strength, he has also received a very high evaluation from Mr. Evans!
To be praised by a top musician like this 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.
If he hadn't improved his mental strength in danger, made his memory stronger, and his spirit had become fuller, then even if he had a soul library, 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 do not dare to come up with their own shortcomings.
Seeing Mr. Evans, Mr. Christopher, and Mr. Victor all nodding slightly, Franz's vision seemed to be blurred a little, and he continued to say emotionally: "When I decided to give up music, I felt relieved and disappointed at first, so I prepared to go to a cheap concert at a civilian concert hall as a tribute to bidding farewell to the path of music."
"But I underestimated my love for music, and when sonatas, concertos and symphonies poured out in the hands of the band, I was uncontrollably sad and desperate, without music, what is the point of my life? In the pain that was so intense that it seemed like I was dying, I chose to get up and walked towards the door with difficulty, no longer listening to melodies that had nothing to do with me, and no longer wanting to hesitate."
"When I walked down the aisle to the beautiful melody and stood by the gate, the symphony happened to end, and the applause overshadowed the music, which seemed to indicate the end of my musical path. The great loss hit my heart, so I turned around and prayed silently, recited hymns, and said a final goodbye to music."
Franz gradually became agitated, waving his hands: "The light seems to disappear completely, and the grayness completely envelops my life, but just as I drag my disappointed and bleak soul and body back and push open the door, a short, powerful and passionate note suddenly appears! It seems to be beating my heart, making me feel both fear and an indescribable tremor."
"The next melody hit me like a storm, overwhelming me, as if the difficulties of life, physical and mental deterioration, and the invisible family burden completely exploded, wanting to destroy me, but in the storm, I heard the shouts, heard the determination to never give up, and the melodies were like guns throwing guns announcing the courage to fight."
"I seem to have heard the torture you have contained in your music, Mr. Evans, have I been defeated by life, or have I chosen to give in? Is it life that makes me give up, or do I give up music myself? Do I find various reasons to weaken myself in the face of difficulties, or do I march forward like a knight until death, never back down, never give up?"
"No, I will never give in to difficulties! By the end of the glorious chapter of victory, I had found the answer, shouting like a madman near the door of the concert hall, my heart full of strength. After this day, I quit my other job and became a bard that I had always looked down upon, because it was the only thing that allowed me to study music while keeping my family alive. And no matter how much discrimination, blows, and tribulations I encountered later, I never thought of giving up, and whenever I was tired and powerless, I played a song called "Destiny" and "Sadness" to myself."
Franz withdrew his hands in a tightened tone, and his voice slowed down: "As the songs I sang as a bard became popular and my income became richer, many nobles also 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 life path and skills to survive, I left most of my savings to my family and truly pursued my dream of music without 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 life philosophy and shouts 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 be able to have you in my first real concert."
"Thank you again, Mr. Evans."
The musicians, musicians, and students here applauded from the bottom of their hearts, as enthusiastic as the tide, not only for Franz's persistence, but also for the power of music.
Lucian said with emotion: "The main thing is your own tenacity."
Next, Christopher and Viktor also commented on Franz's songs, both giving good reviews.
The joy and excitement of being truly affirmed allowed Franz's next symphony to fully reveal his own style, although it is still very immature and far from outstanding, but the hope and expectation contained in the music are as natural as the fields of spring.
While quietly enjoying the Franz Symphony, three ladies came in from the door of the concert hall, one was bright and beautiful, with thick lips, one with brown hair and blue eyes, sweet and delicate, and one with a mature temperament and plump black hair.
Phyllis, Elena and Grace heard that Lucian was back and rushed to the association at the same time.
After seeing Lucian sitting in the first row, the three ladies all breathed a sigh of relief, and sure enough, it was him.
Lucian had a keen intuition, turned around and smiled at them, and put his index finger on his lips, signaling them to listen to the music quietly first.
Phyllis, an aristocratic girl, is much more mature than before, and obviously following Victor's travels and her own concert experience made her quickly get rid of her immaturity; Elena's appearance has changed a lot, her long hair is up, her sweetness reveals a mature charm, and her face is a little tired; Grace did not have the depressed and proud contradictions and wandering of Sturk, and her every move was very relaxed.
But three years, especially three years when he is about twenty years old, is enough for ordinary humans to forget many things, although Lucian's name often appears in the music industry and in newspapers, but they still feel a faint strangeness and estrangement.
Lucian felt the same way.
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After Franz's small concert, Lucian arranged with him to discuss the conversion of poetry to song the next day, and then returned to the familiar place of 12 Sneva Street in the Gisu district with Victor and Phyllis, who were going to have a private luncheon to welcome Lucian back.
When Victor went to instruct the butler Mr. Ace, Phyllis and Elena, who had been silent along the way, finally spoke: "Welcome back, Lucian."
After a long time of not seeing each other, they suddenly didn't know what topic to look for and what kind of attitude to use to get along with Lucian.
"Teacher Evans, thank you for your letter." Grace took the opportunity to express her gratitude.
Seeing this, Lucian smiled and shook his head, talking about his travel experiences and interesting things he encountered, and resolving the invisible barriers and oppressive atmosphere.
Gradually, Phyllis and Alina began to talk and laugh, and regained some of their previous attitudes.
At this moment, the servant opened the door, and a strong and wide woman ran in wearing a tight long dress and hugged Lucian: "Little Evans, you are finally back! I'm also worried that you will encounter robbers and wild wolves on the road......"
Alyssa said as she took out a handkerchief and kept wiping the tears from the corners of her eyes. After she learned from the servant sent by Victor to report that Lucian had returned, she hurriedly dragged Joel and Avon, who happened to be on vacation, rushed over.
"Alyssa, let go of little Evans, he is a quasi-knight, and he is afraid of robbers and wolves." Joel shook his head at Lucian helplessly, and then smiled: "Welcome home, little Evans."
The life of the aristocracy did not slow down Joel's aging, and the backlog of problems in the past began to become prominent, with short blonde hair becoming thinner and grayer, and wrinkles gradually increasing.
"I have always missed you very much." Lucian's mood fluctuated a little.
Joel laughed lowly, turned around and pulled Evan over: "Haven't you said hello to your brother Lucian?"
Evan is the most changed acquaintance Lucian has met, he has grown a lot, a little taller than Lucian, his childish face has become a youthful face, and there is an obvious blue beard above his lips and chin.
Looking at Lucian, he looked very restrained and shy, as if he was facing a stranger, and said with his head bowed: "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 very few memories, and shyness and strangeness are inevitable.
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After some meeting, because Aunt Alyssa couldn't stand Aunt Alyssa's efforts to introduce her to marriage partners and nagging about children, Lucian got up and went to the bathroom, and then Grace quietly followed.
"Teacher, I have something to tell you." Grace's voice was extremely low.
Lucian looked at her suspiciously: "What's the matter?"
"After I came to Aalto, a clown dressed as a clown secretly asked me about you." Grace directly stated the main point.
(End of this chapter)