DAEYTT Chapter 058: Three Directors Competing for Talent, I Don’t Have Time…
A pair of eyes looked at the figure on the stage with some astonishment!
They were wondering...
What does he mean by that?
Mike whispered to the translator next to him, "What did he say?"
The translator smiled wryly and answered, "He said he not only didn’t understand what you were playing, but he also doesn’t know what others were playing."
Mike widened his eyes and glanced at Wang Qian, then looked at Taylor next to him who was equally shocked, and murmured, "This guy, isn’t he too arrogant?"
He Chaohui was signaling to the host, making gestures.
The host quickly snapped back to reality, trying to smooth things over: "Uh, sorry. Mr. Wang Qian, what did you mean just now? Did you mean you couldn’t hear what pieces they were playing?"
Wang Qian looked at the thousands of eyes staring at him and knew they might have misunderstood what he said.
Immediately, he pondered over his words and shook his head to deny the host's statement, explaining, "I mean, I heard it clearly. But I don’t know what pieces they were playing. Because, I’ve never heard the pieces they played!"
Many people on the scene suddenly realized and breathed a sigh of relief!
Apparently, it wasn’t what they had imagined.
Some students were a little disappointed.
The host was afraid that if Wang Qian continued speaking, his hosting career would end, so he was about to end the interview with Wang Qian.
But everyone's hearts were filled with questions again!
Your piano playing level is so high, yet you haven’t heard the pieces they played?
The pieces they played are world-famous!
Almost every music student specifically learns them...
Wang Qian continued, "In fact, it’s not just the few pieces they played. I haven’t heard any other piano pieces. I’m not a music student; my interest in music and piano is just a hobby. I haven’t practiced those world-famous piano pieces either. From the beginning, I just tried composing my own pieces, playing whatever came to mind, with no set rules."
"So, what I said earlier about my compositions being a segment here and there, very casual, was true. Sometimes when I think of it, I’ll tidy it up a bit. Some can be organized into a piece, while others are just simple fragments!"
"I didn’t mean to target the students who performed earlier; it’s my lack of skill that I couldn’t recognize their pieces, I apologize."
Wang Qian’s words entered the ears of everyone present.
Everyone on the scene was a professional in the music field. Even if they were students who hadn't graduated yet, they were considered semi-professionals. The others were true experts.
So, they felt even more incredulous about Wang Qian’s words.
Never heard other piano pieces, never practiced any etudes?
Just self-taught, playing casually, and ended up like this?
Mister...
I want that too!
Teach me…
The host really wanted to say this to Wang Qian.
Perhaps most people wanted to become like Wang Qian.
Casually becoming world-class...
"Thank you..."
Wang Qian saw the host was dazed again, said thank you, and then stepped down from the stage step by step.
His steps were still steady, elegant, composed.
And... confident!
When passing by Professor Dawson and the others, Wang Qian smiled and nodded at Professor Dawson and Taylor.
Professor Dawson seemed to have just come to his senses, having heard the translator beside him, nodded at Wang Qian, then raised his hands and clapped vigorously!
Clap clap clap...
Sudden applause broke out.
Then.
Everyone else also snapped back to reality.
Clap clap clap...
Clap clap clap clap...
Applause surged like a tide.
Taylor, Jason, Carl, and Mike, after understanding Wang Qian’s words, also applauded, their eyes filled with astonishment and... suspicion when looking at Wang Qian!
Yes, they all doubted Wang Qian’s words!
They didn’t quite believe such a person existed.
No practice with any piano pieces, purely self-taught playing casually, and achieved such a level, even creating such highly completed works?
Hard to believe.
Many technical aspects can’t be mastered just by playing randomly; you need to practice some etudes to gradually develop high skills. Essentially, it’s like fighting, you need structured practice to become a master. Random practice might develop some skills but won’t make you a master.
Mike, while clapping, whispered, "I think he’s boasting."
Professor Carl also whispered, "Don’t know! Whether he’s boasting or not, we’ll find out. Maybe we can invite him to Berklee for an exchange."
The Berklee people, including Mike, fell silent.
Dawson, Taylor, and Jason didn't speak, but their expressions varied, clearly showing they were deep in thought.
As soon as Wang Qian sat down, He Chaohui whispered, "Jiang Jiang told me that you only play your own compositions and haven't heard or played any other pieces. I find that hard to believe."
Wang Qian shrugged, "I don't lie."
Qin Xuerong added, "Wang Qian never lies!"
Jiang Yu asked Qin Xuerong, "How long have you known him?"
Qin Xuerong glared at Jiang Yu, refusing to answer.
"Excuse me, could we switch seats?" Yang Jiansen approached Qin Xuerong, asking quietly, smiling at both Qin Xuerong and Wang Qian.
Qin Xuerong gently shook her head, "Sorry, Director Yang, I can't. I don't want to leave here."
Yang Jiansen's smile stiffened. He hadn't expected to be refused on his own turf. He had assumed Qin Xuerong was a student at Moyin, but now it seemed she wasn't.
Yang Jiansen had no choice but to bend down and look at Wang Qian, quickly saying, "Mr. Wang Qian, I apologize for my rudeness earlier. Let's start over. I'm Yang Jiansen, the head of the piano department at Moyin. I'd like to invite you to teach in our piano department, offering you a position as an associate professor..."
Knowing Wang Qian had a special relationship with He Chaohui, Yang Jiansen hurried over to extend the invitation, fearing He Chaohui might secure him first. There was also a rival from Zheyin present! For such talent, Yang Jiansen was willing to go all out, bypassing the school leadership to offer an associate professorship directly. Although the school leaders were seated behind him, he didn't have time to consult them.
He Chaohui's face darkened as she quickly said, "Director Yang, I've already applied to our school leaders for Wang Qian's associate professorship. He just needs to come to Central Conservatory for a formality interview anytime. You're too late!"
Yang Jiansen bent down, not being polite to He Chaohui at all, "Director He, how am I late? Mr. Wang Qian isn't your school's person yet, is he? He's still a free man and has his own choices. You need an interview? Mr. Wang Qian has already passed my interview. If he's willing, I'll immediately get the school leaders to handle the paperwork, and he'll have his official certificate within a week."
Two top university department heads were vying for him.
Wang Qian felt a small sense of vanity satisfied, just as he was about to refuse.
Another voice chimed in.
Seeing Yang Jiansen approach Wang Qian, Peng Donghu from Zheyin understood what was happening and followed suit, "Mr. Wang Qian, don't rush to agree with them. On behalf of Zheyin, I offer you a full professorship. If you agree, you can come with me to Zheyin tomorrow. I'll personally handle the paperwork, and the school will cover your round-trip airfare."
Whoa!
Another one!
Yang Jiansen and He Chaohui glared angrily at Peng Donghu.
Peng Donghu glared back defiantly!
He wasn't going to miss out on talent, especially when he could offer better terms!
Moreover, compared to the Central Conservatory from Beijing, Moyin in Shanghai and Zheyin were clearly more direct and efficient.
Jiang Yu, Murong Yue, and Qin Xuerong widened their eyes, watching He Chaohui, Yang Jiansen, and Peng Donghu, whom they usually had to approach cautiously, now acting like street thugs fighting over an item.
They were willing to offer associate and full professorships on the spot!
Many university teachers struggle for years to get a title.
Jiang Yu had received an invitation to teach at a music college, but it was just a regular teaching position.
Murong Yue had received similar invitations.
Not only were the inviting schools several tiers below the ones inviting Wang Qian, but the offered conditions were also incomparable.
At this moment, the host's voice came from the stage.
Mack had taken the stage to explain his interpretation of the Storm piece in English.
Wang Qian quickly said, "Everyone, now is not the time to discuss this. Can we talk about it later? Actually, I don't want to teach at any of your schools."
He Chaohui glared at Wang Qian, "Why?"
She couldn't stand seeing Wang Qian waste his talent.
Yang Jiansen and Peng Donghu also stared at Wang Qian, puzzled!
Wang Qian spoke the truth, "I don't have the time!"
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