Chapter 17 Interpersonal Communication Is an Art

The next day, March 17th.

Xinfan drove to a villa area on time according to the address given by Sachiko Matsumoto.

From a distance, he saw an old man in a black tuxedo waiting at the door of a house. The word "籏本" is written beside the black European-style iron gate.

"You are the music teacher introduced by Ms. Matsumoto, Mr. Asano, right?" The old man bowed slightly to Nobushige, "I am the butler of the Shinmoto family, Suzuki. Ms. Xiajiang is already waiting for you in the piano room."

"Please lead the way."

Nobushige followed Butler Suzuki into the Harumoto family's house.

This is a pure Japanese-style building complex, but the garden creatively uses European-style elements. Arches, stone carvings, and roses decorate the yard like the back garden of a god in Greek mythology. Coupled with the simple and simple Japanese architecture, there is a different kind of harmony.

"What are these things?!"

Xin Fan heard an angry scolding sound from a long distance away.

"I've told you many times, if your own aesthetics are not up to par, then let someone else do it! Don't keep making these ugly and vulgar things obstruct my eyes!!"

That person's voice was very loud. In contrast, although the person being reprimanded by him was also talking, he could only occasionally hear an intermittent apology or two, which could not be heard clearly.

Butler Suzuki led the way ahead without changing his expression, obviously accustomed to such scenes.

He even had the mood to fulfill his responsibilities as a housekeeper, and explained to Xinfan: "The rules of the Zhenben family are very strict. You are Miss Xia Jiang's teacher and also a guest. You need to go to the main hall to meet the master first."

While talking, Xin Fan followed the housekeeper through the front yard, took off his shoes on the corridor, and walked all the way to the main hall along the wooden corridor.

The scolding in the main hall has not stopped.

"You are just like your father! Only what kind of children can be born!" In the middle of the room, an old man with eyebrows raised to the sky chattered, "Paint and paint! You know how to paint every day!"

There were actually quite a few people in the room, but except for the old man, everyone else lowered their heads, as if they dared not speak out.

From this point of view, the atmosphere of Zhenben's family is not like that between family members, but rather like the situation in some traditional large companies. Older employees have the qualifications and momentum to rule everything.

The butler bowed calmly and said, "Master, Miss Xia Jiang's music teacher, Mr. Asano, has arrived."

The old man let go of the young man who had just been reprimanded by him, and turned to look at Xinfan. He looked at Xinfan from head to toe with that critical, contemptuous and dissatisfied eyes.

In the end, he just snorted and seemed quite satisfied: "The girl who came last time was too lively, and she dragged Xia Jiang to chatter non-stop. Are you learning music or making friends?!

"I hope you can be better than her, at least you know what you should do with the money."

Are you lively?

Xinfan thinks that Sachiko Matsumoto is not the kind of lively girl. Although there may be some bad attributes hidden in her personality, she still looks very well-behaved on the outside.

Probably in the heart of this old man, as long as he doesn't say a word of nonsense, he is considered lively...

So Xinfan thought about the character of the old man Zhenben, and answered after deliberation: "I understand."

Well, that's it, the simpler the better.

Unexpectedly, after hearing this, the old man Xie Ben curled his lips: "Tsk. I thought there was someone who was a little smarter, but he turned out to be an idiot. Forget it, the piano room is over there. Hurry up and leave after the lesson!"

...

Lu Xun was right, interpersonal communication is an art.

...

The burning feeling on Xin Fan's body didn't ease until he got away from the main hall.

Fortunately, he soon saw the young woman waiting for him at the door of the piano room.

She has long dark brown hair and bangs, and she has a very slender figure under a light blue dress.

"Are you Mr. Nobushige Asano?" Seeing him, Natsue Somoto smiled softly and softly, "I heard from Mr. Sachiko that you are an excellent bass player."

"I dare not, I just like music more, and I am planning to open a music classroom."

"Music classroom...it's really nice." Xiajiang Zhenmoto showed a longing look.

She nodded to the butler, and let Xin Fan into the piano room.

As he walked, he said, "Although Sachiko-sensei has been recommending Asano-sensei's bass to me, I still think the piano will have more feeling on that occasion.

"What do you think of Mozart's Sonata No. 16? Actually, I wanted to choose Liszt's Dream of Love at first, but after thinking about it, it is still too difficult, and it may not be suitable for a novice like me."

Listening to Xiaoben Xiajiang's words, Xinfan gradually realized that something was wrong.

"Do you want to learn piano music in today's music class?"

"Yeah, I want to give Xiao Wu a surprise at the wedding no matter what." Xiao Ben Xiajiang asked suspiciously, "What's the matter, do you think the piano music is inappropriate?"

"..." Xinfan felt that he might be tricked, "I'm just curious, you have been learning music theory from Ms. Matsumoto, why didn't you choose the violin?"

"Didn't Teacher Sachiko tell you? I asked her to help me contact a piano teacher just because I wanted to play a piano at the wedding."

Okay, confirmed, he was tricked by that woman.

However, it is true that Xiajiang Somoto needs a piano teacher, and it is true that Sachiko Matsumoto has conflicts at work.

Noticing Shinshige's obviously out-of-the-ordinary expression, Natsue Somoto said helplessly: "Ms. Xingzi occasionally has some bad tastes. But this time, maybe she has really forgotten it. So is it convenient for you?"

It's already like this, Xinfan can only choose to forgive: "I have no problem, you can learn any repertoire you want."

"That's really great! It's just that the class that was originally scheduled for July 20th may need to trouble you to change it to this weekend." As he said, a blush appeared on Xiaoben Xiajiang's cheeks, "Because on September 8th I will going to get married."

Anyone would find it strange if it just sounded like this. Why the wedding on September 8 can affect the music class on July 20.

But if you know something about the timeline of this world, you will find that the day after July 20th is September 8th.

It's... outrageous.

However, Nobushige Asano, who has lived in this world for 29 years, can say very responsibly: This phenomenon only appeared this year, and it has been normal before.

Moreover, the sudden time confusion did not affect anyone, including Xinfan, everyone adapted well. No one even noticed the change.

Xinfan put away his scattered thoughts, thought carefully before replying: "I should have time this weekend. But if there are only two classes, the time will be very tight. Are you a novice?"

"That's right." Xia Jiang Zhenmoto sighed, "I've never touched the piano before. So you really can't choose too difficult pieces?"

"Hmm... Do you want to try Fur Alice? Although this is a well-known song, it cannot be denied that it sounds really good, and it is also very suitable for the atmosphere of the wedding."

Xiao Ben Xiajiang dug out the sheet music for Alice and read it through. In the end, she seemed to realize that even this piece of music for Alice was quite a challenge for her.

So she had no choice but to nod with difficulty: "Then choose this piece, anyway, no matter what I play, it will definitely surprise Xiao Wu."