Chapter 245: Chapter 234: Court Music Academy
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āWhat are you doing?ā Daisy Zane was listening to Hill Dawson and Director Nash talk when Charles Amos came over and tugged at her clothes.
āUncle Clark said heād take me out to play, ā replied Charles Amos.
Daisy Zane glanced at Kevin Clark standing at the entrance of the side hall, then looked down at Charles Amos: āWhere to?ā
Charles Amos pursed his lips and looked at Kevin Clark.
Kevin Clark laughed and said, āCan it be a secret?ā
Daisy Zane turned to him again, asking, āWhen will you be back?ā
āAfter dinner, perhaps.ā
āYou agreed to it?ā Daisy Zane flicked the little braid on Charlesās head.
Charles nodded, affirming, āYeah.ā
Daisy Zane looked at Charles, her eyebrows raised slightly. It was the first time Charles had willingly gone out to play with someone other than her and Wilton Edwards.
And they were going to be out for a while.
He wouldnāt even go with James Collins usually.
āAlright, go,ā Daisy Zane said, āDonāt cause trouble for your Uncle Clark.ā
āOkay,ā Charles agreed with a smile.
āTake your cell phone,ā Daisy said, āIf you want to come back midway, call me.ā āWould you come and pick me up then?ā Charles asked, his eyes sparkling.
āWishful thinking,ā Daisy Zane pinched his little face playfully, āWhat do you think the driver at home is for?ā
The light in Charlesās eyes disappeared in an instant, āOh.ā āGo ahead,ā Daisy Zane repeated, āDonāt disturb my work.ā Charles:
As he headed towards Kevin Clark, Charles grumbled inwardly.
This woman truly has her heart figured out, sheās clearly worried about me, but she is pretending not to care.
Charles could see it, and naturally, so could Kevin Clark. He said, āDonāt worry, Iāll make sure to bring him back safely.ā
āAs you wish, heās all yours now,ā said Daisy Zane casually.
Just as he reached Kevin Clarkās side, Charles: ā .
Kevin Clark looked at his speechless little face and took him away from the side hall, saying, āItās okay. Thereās no different if heās with me. We all be a family sooner or later, itās the same.ā
His words werenāt uttered carefully enough to keep the volume down, and naturally, the three people in the side hall heard him. Even Director Nash on the other end of the phone heard it.
āSo, should I call you daddy?ā Charlesās voice suddenly increased a few notches.
Kevin Clark could tell this little guy was deliberately saying this so Daisy could hear. But his heart still beat a bit faster. He nonchalantly said, āWould you like to call me that?ā
Little Charles paused for a moment, then turned to sneak a peek at Daisy Zane. The two of them made eye contact, and her icy stare scared him. He quickly turned back and said, āI, Iāll listen to my mom.ā
Kevin Clark could see his complacent little state, and the corners of his mouth slightly curled upwards. The revolt hasnāt even started before it was suppressed.
Not only did Kevin Clark take Charles to buy a piano, but he also introduced him to his old teacher.
Alex Justin, one of the two top elders of the Royal Court Music Academy and a world-class piano master. He is over seventy this year, and Kevin Clark has been learning piano from him since he was five.
He is also his most successful student.
But since Clark wasnāt interested, the old man had been upset about it for quite a long time.
KC Manorās doorstep had almost been worn out by him.
But Kevin Clark was adamant about not continuingā¦
Charles has a lot of talent, and Kevin Clark knew that Alex Justin would adore him.
And when Charles saw the plaque of the Royal Court Music Academy, his eyes lit up.
Alex Justin was pleased with Charles, but after years of feeling that Kevin Clark was thwarted, he was still discontent every time he saw him: āHmph, this is your way of making up for the loss, sending me a younger version?ā āHe likes it, heās talented. You should nurture him,ā Kevin Clark said. āDonāt you like it? Donāt you have talent?ā Alex Justin huffed, āStill, when you say you donāt want to learn, you quit.ā
Kevin Clark simply smiled without saying a word.
Alex Justin didnāt talk about this any further but bent down to look at Charles,
āKid, how about I take you as a disciple? You can learn piano from me.ā
Charles looked at him, his eyes full of joy. There was pure happiness in his eyes, without any adulteration. But he said, āI have to go home and ask my mom.ā
He sounded just like a little adult, but the words that came out still revealed the child who needed his momās agreement.
Alex Justin turned to Kevin Clark, āHey, it turns out youāre not in charge.ā Kevin Clark didnāt deny it.
āHow peculiar, youāre always so assertive. There are actually things you canāt control,ā said Alex Justin.
āYes, his mother is in charge,ā chuckled Kevin Clark, āButā¦ you canāt have disciples. At most, you can have grand-disciples.ā
āMind your own business, I will take him as my disciple, and I want him to treat you as a brother. So what?ā
Kevin Clark gave him a look, then patted Charles on the head, saying āLetās go, back home. No need for his teachings.ā
āHey! Hey! Hey! Third Master Clark!ā Alex Justin first held Charles Amosā hand, then said, āSure, apprentice, apprentice is fine.ā
As he spoke, he led Charles Amos by the hand and took him into the room.
Little Charles followed, glancing back at Kevin Clark.
Kevin Clark nodded at him, then the boy confidently followed Alex Justin. Alex Justin took pen and paper to jot down his personal contact details. āKid, this is my contact. If someone at home doesnāt allow you to learn, call me and Iāll personally go to your home.ā
Charles looked at the note in his hand, then at Alex Justin. He carefully put the note away and thanked, āThank you, Grandpa.ā
āOh, such a good boy.ā Alex Justin patted his little braid.
Kevin Clark and Charles Amos didnāt stick around for long and left after sitting for a while.
The Court Music Academy is located in a courtyard with five entrances. It includes both western instruments and traditional ethnic instruments. It is particularly renowned worldwide for its ethnic instruments.
So, as the two left from the backyard and walked into the courtyard, they first heard some Western instruments being played. After walking a bit further, they heard sounds of traditional ethnic instruments being practiced.
Little Charles followed Kevin Clark, curiously looking around.
As they left another courtyard, Charles tripped on a step and almost fell. Luckily, Kevin Clark was able to steady him in time. āDo you want to eliminate me? Donāt you want me to safely take you back?ā
āā¦I didnāt notice the step.ā
āDid you sprain your ankle?ā Kevin Clark had all the patience for Daisy Zane and Charles, āCan you move it?ā
Charles held onto his trousers and moved his foot. āIām fine.
āBe careful.ā Kevin Clark patted his head.
āOkay.ā
Just as the two were about to continue walking, a voice suddenly came from the right, āThird Master Clark?ā
To the right was a small bamboo forest. Through it, they could faintly see two figures under a corridor. Kevin Clark led little Charles forward by his small hand.
The two figures also happened to come from the corridor.
A man and a woman.
The man was dressed in a white robe with a jade ornament on his waist. His hair was partially gray and his face showed some wrinkles. However, he had a tall, straight figure.
He resembled a bamboo, refined and beyond convention.
He was another elder figure of the Court Music Academy, Charles Flores.
And also the founder of the Court Music Academy.
Currently, he is the leader in representing traditional ethnic instruments to the world.
He was considered a national treasure.
āMaster Flores,ā said Kevin Clark.
Charles Flores responded and then looked at Charles Amos. āThird Master Clark came to see your teacher again?ā
āYes,ā glanced at the woman holding a Pipa behind Charles Flores, āDoes Master Flores have a new apprentice?ā
Charles Flores shook his head and laughed, without intending to explain too much, āSomeone from the Academy. Sheās quite talented. I plan to guide her for a couple of days.ā
The woman looked to be in her twenties. Upon seeing Kevin Clark, her eyes widened, and even her breathing became quieter.
However, Kevin Clark didnāt pay attention to how the woman looked.
He just thought that if Charles Flores said she was talented, it meant she must be outstanding.
Charles Flores was a very picky person, and hardly anyone could meet his standards. Over the years, he trained only one apprentice. It was heard that he was extremely fond of this apprentice at the time.
āThird Master Clarkā¦ā. Charles Flores suddenly signaled Kevin Clark to move to the side.
Kevin Clark immediately led Charles a few steps to the side. Little Charlesā eyes remained on the Pipa the woman was holding.
The woman also smiled as she watched him. However, after Charles glanced at her, his gaze returned to the Pipa, showing no interest in her.
āThird Master Clark,ā Charles Flores dropped his voice, āHave you heard from Lila Campbell?ā
Kevin Clarkās eyelashes fluttered slightly, āNot yet.ā
Charles Flores sighed softly, the beautiful fingers behind his back subtly quivered, āThird Master Clark, I have nothing else. I dare not ask about Lane Familyās matter, fearing it would touch on painful memories. I can only bother you.ā
āIf there is any news, you will be the first to know,ā said Kevin Clark. āGood, good. Thank you, Third Master Clark.ā
After talking with Charles Flores, Kevin Clark left with Charles Amos. Seeing him continuously staring at the Pipa, Kevin Clark asked, āDo you like it?ā
āMy mom likes it,ā Charles responded, āShe plays it really well. Have you heard it?ā
Kevin Clark looked down at him; what was with this show-off tone?
āOh. You havenāt heard it.ā Charles mimicked Daisy Zaneās indifferent tone.
Kevin Clark:
āDoesnāt she play for you?ā Charles continued to ask.
Kevin Clark looked down at him, his narrow eyes filled with a chill. It felt like a dark cloud was pressing directly towards little Charles.
On receiving this gaze, Charles promptly shut his mouth. He was adaptable and knew when to keep quiet.
Meanwhile, the woman following Charles Flores remained gazing at Kevin
Clark. Even after he left, she turned to look at him three times until she could no longer see Kevin Clark. She finally stopped turning backā¦.
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