KOCM

26-30

At first, he thought that Qi Mu's style was similar to a certain person he knew. But after hearing Karl's words, it seemed to be himself.

Min Chen looked at Qi Mu meaningfully after making a judgment in his mind. For the first time, he met someone with "a style similar to his." Especially. . . this person played the violin, which was different from his own preference.

This was very interesting.

Min Chen didn't know that his sense of familiarity was not the same as Professor Karl's. Ever since he could remember, Min Chen had heard countless sounds. The chaotic noise of nature, the melodies of musical instruments, and the sound of strings being plucked. He had even heard Lu Zi Wen's solo in private, but he had never listened to his 《E Minor》 or《Tzigane》.

Music was interlinked. When someone played a song, unconsciously, they would incorporate their own style. In fact, Min Chen actually heard Lu Zi Wen's style this time but his mind couldn't lead him down that absurd direction. So he missed this opportunity to discover the truth.

The others present had yet more ideas that were different from Min Chen's. They were surprised to hear that Professor Karl's evaluation of Qi Mu was actually that high.

Similar to Min Chen? What kind of evaluation was that? Could it be. . . that he could become the next Min Chen?!

Daniel couldn't help but pay more attention to Qi Mu.

The sky was completely dark by this time, but the city never slept, even at night. The bright light from the gate shone on the youth's white face, contrasting with his red coat and making his smile appear even more beautiful.

He nodded politely and smiled, "Thank you for the compliment. I am honored."

Professor Karl nodded and said: "Actually. . . I want to thank you for today. You let my silly student let go of that matter so he can finally come with me to Munich without worries. I owe you a favor this time. Qi Mu, if there's anything, you can come to me in the future."

Now, the people present were even more perplexed. Except for Min Chen whose eyes narrowed slightly as he seemed to have come to an understanding. Qi Mu was surprised for a moment but then he laughed, "Thank you, Professor Karl."

Karl was planning to leave but just before he left, he suddenly remembered something and hurriedly returned to ask, "Daniel, when are you going back to Germany? Let's take the flight together so we can accompany each other."

Daniel said, "My flight is the day after tomorrow. I've already booked a ticket."

Professor Karl was shocked then overjoyed, "As it happens, my flight is also on the day after tomorrow. Auston, is that yours too? Then the three of us, oh, plus my silly student, that makes the four of us, can go together."

"I'm not going back this year."

"Going back together. . . What? You're not going?!" Professor Karl's eyes widened in surprise.

Min Chen just answered with a gentle, "Un."

Professor Karl: ". . .You're not going back for Christmas?"

Min Chen nodded slightly, with no expression on his cold face, "Not going."

Professor Karl walked away with doubts in his heart. He didn't understand why would Min Chen spend his Christmas alone in this place without his family. After Karl left, Daniel continued to talk with Tan Lao and Du Sheng.

This time, Qi Mu could finally look at the handsome, upright man before him.

Growing up in Europe, naturally, he knew that Christmas was the equivalent of the Chinese Spring Festival (Chinese New Year) in Huaxia. Even though Min Chen's mother was Chinese, their family lived in Berlin, not Huaxia. Qi Mu also didn't understand what it was that made Min Chen decide not to return to Germany.