"Caron! I think your decision may be a bit hasty!!"
“Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh can I get it the day after tomorrow?”
"Did I wake up too quickly this morning!?"
"I have never played a violin of this level. In fact, I have never been a very 'picky' violinist. I am sometimes quite casual. But in the future, I don't know if some of the specific techniques or repertoire I have practiced before will need to be revisited.
Audition and adjustment!? Is it possible that the indoor environment or the symphony hall need to be treated differently!?"
"How to maintain it? Do you have experience in this area? Do we need to choose a reliable insurance company with considerable strength?"
"What are you thinking about now?"
"Is there any point in saying thank you??."
"Would it be crushed if I hold it while sleeping????"
"Caron! Isn't this a 'consumption of public funds' by you!?"
While Fan Ning was cooperating with the staff to complete the preliminary registration procedures, Sheeran's face began to turn red at some point. She kept asking various questions and unconsciously walked around Fan Ning or the display stand.
A circle.
"Ah, no."
When asked the last question, Fan Ning, who was holding the pen, finally raised his head.
"Absolutely, I will pay for it out of my own pocket. Well, I will pay it completely. If there are some larger private expenses in the future, you may need to help."
This sentence is true. Although Fan Ning's net worth is far less than that of those imperial plutocrats, his personal ability to make money is still far beyond ordinary people.
The price is 700,000 pounds, and the tax-included expenditure is more than 800,000 pounds, which does not include any income belonging to Turner Art Hall.
It is entirely the publishing fees of his own music scores and teaching materials, the share of personal recording signings, the copyright fees of other artists or art groups using his works in commercial performances, the artistic donations in the name of nobles in their own names, and the returns on private investment in fine arts -
-The last item accounts for the majority, among which the Impressionist oil paintings in his collection account for the majority.
However, it is indeed true that the flowers have bottomed out.
"No problem, you will be taken care of by me from now on." Xilan patted her chest twice, "But why did you suddenly think of this?"
"It was a promise made long ago." Fan Ning shook off the pen in his hand, "First trip to the imperial capital, student symphony performance, celebration banquet, open-air garden, you and me."
Fan Ning has had this consideration or goal for a long time. In fact, it is not unilateral. Many of it is for himself or the entire group.
After all, for the role of composer or conductor, there is no need to spend an astronomical sum to buy a quill or baton; as for the piano, the truly modern piano in this world was born less than two hundred years ago, and there are no famous ancient pianos.
Say; but it is too important for string instruments or wind instruments - apart from yourself, is there anything more important than the concertmaster of the orchestra?
"Then do you know what I was thinking just now?" Sheeran lowered his voice.
"Um?"
"I'm a little excited and almost want to rush up to you and kiss you."
"Huh?" Fan Ning subconsciously covered his face with one hand.
"You're kidding. You wouldn't spend money for such a tacky reason." Sheeran chuckled.
"Well"
"What should I do? I still have trouble breathing. Is this a 'big surprise' or a 'big scare'? Which phrase is it?"
"The latter distinction is not the point."
"What's the point?"
"Just tell me whether it's big or not."
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While waiting for the receipt of the formalities for a few minutes, Fan Ning also took a closer look at the appearance and details of the "Saul's Ruby" in the cabinet.
In addition to the reddish-brown body with elegant lines, the most eye-catching thing is that the material is darker in some places, which looks like wood but not wood, and looks like glue but not glue. Instead, there are some burgundy irregular areas that are close to the look and feel of crystal.
There are six places in total. There are some gradual transitions compared to the body of the instrument. One is at the bridge, one is at the chinrest, three are on the front of the body, and one extends from the area next to the left f-hole to the back of the instrument.
Like some kind of "birthmark".
This is by no means intentional at the craftsmanship level. If it were cut and spliced with other materials, it would not be able to achieve this smooth connection effect. And if it is a natural special texture? It is hard to imagine what it is. In short, it
It brings a coquettish and mysterious temperament to the entire violin, and its unique tone and characteristics may also be related to this.
"Where's the bow?" Fan Ning looked at it and suddenly raised his head to ask.
There is only one violin in the entire glass showcase.
"Qin Gong?" The attendant waiting at the side was a little confused.
"Yes, I remember it has a bow. You didn't put it in the exhibition hall, right? It doesn't matter. Just don't forget to send it to me when it's packed and sealed."
"Mr. Fanning, 'Saul's Ruby' does not have a matching bow."
"Huh? No?" Fan Ning frowned.
Although today is the first time to see the "Saul Ruby" in person, many famous pianos are well-known, and Fan Ning has a deep understanding of them.
The choice between violin and bow is relatively independent and does not necessarily have a completely one-to-one matching relationship. In many cases, it also depends on the player's personal habits or preferences, or the production process and the violin maker's statement.
related.
Some have matching, some don't.
But I seem to remember this one.
"Are you sure there is no bow?" Fan Ning frowned.
Fan Ning is very familiar with the customs and customs of the Southern Continent. He remembers that the existence of this piano with a matching bow was claimed by the St. Accionius violin-making family themselves. However, it did later wander around and was lost for a long time. It was not until the empire at the beginning of the last century that
When Duke Tevan Rudnev was renovating and expanding his manor, he discovered a bow with the emblem of St. Achonius in the secret passage of his ancestor's basement.
Speaking of which, it was because of this bow that the Dukes of Rudnev's family came up with the idea of investing in and collecting the "Sol Ruby".
Fan Ning feels that his historical memory line should not be wrong.
However, the attendant insisted on explaining repeatedly and politely, and Sheeran seemed to hold the same view, asking Fan Ning if he got confused after coming out of the abnormal zone.
Fan Ning finally skipped this small episode in his temporary itinerary in the imperial capital.
One day later, when Fanning attended the meeting of the House of Commons as a "parliamentary observer", he still followed Sir Viadrin's advice and maintained the same code of conduct as he had the previous day, listening more and speaking less.
Even if some congressmen asked "our Mr. Fan Ning to say a few words" in a friendly and sincere manner, Fan Ning still claimed that he was here to "study" and "get familiar with each other"
In fact, although he had been familiar with the "Congress Reform Plan" on many occasions before, he still felt dizzy when the members repeatedly explained and debated the policy basis, historical origins and academic principles of each legal article.
The only thing that left a deep impression was the experience of attending the House of Commons. It was completely different from the House of Lords with its luxurious chandeliers, collection of teas, luxurious fragrances and comfortable sofas. There were only green benches, crowded chambers and empty seats.
The restless arguments and arguments were like the waiting room of the previous era. It was completely difficult for Fan Ning to concentrate his thoughts.
Fortunately, I just "checked in."
After "checking in" for both meetings, Fanning and Sheeran went straight back to Uflandsel.
There is still a whole day ahead, and the main thing is...
Pack things up and count people!
At 19:00 on the evening of September 26, the red-hot clouds on the horizon had already taken on dark ocher silhouettes. At this time, the whistle of the luxury cruise ship that Fan Ning had rented with money sounded on time in the South Pier area.
"Woo!——"
The arching sky, the bumpy deck, the endless pulse of the tide, the deck and the cables rattling slightly, the dim and hazy horizon in the distance, seem to have some kind of ambiguity, grandiose, but not tolerated.