Induction and Intimacy

The next morning, the mental property case in opposition to Sihai Hospital started at 9 o’clock.

Within the courtroom, Yi Zhize was calm and picked up, taking each step in stride, his voice was like a sword, loud and clear, he was calm and unhurried, and he was courteous; he compelled the opposite facet’s defence attorneys into a chilly sweat, their tongues tied, they usually needed to reply in haste, as if they’d been sunk in battle and had deserted their armour, so determined!

Ou Tingyun sat within the gallery and checked out his affected person with curiosity.

Yi Zhize’s psychological case was very totally different from something he had ever studied.

Filled with admiration, his eyes adopted the lawyer’s determine intently.

Capturing his manner, his stance, his phrases, his change of expression… Unwilling to overlook even the tiniest element.

He was a thriller that wanted to be solved, Ou Tingyun thought.

On the finish of the trial, Yi Zhize received the case with no shadow of a doubt.

After leaving the courthouse, Du Wenkang started to reward him incessantly: “Mr. Yi is basically Mr. Yi, the gold customary of our political and authorized circles in A Metropolis! Director Ou, I informed you he was the appropriate individual to go to, and now your case is finished!”

Ou Tingyun checked out his wristwatch, “It is almost 12 o’clock, how about we go for lunch?”

Yi Zhize did not say something, simply nodded in settlement.

Du Wenkang was glad to say sure, however when he appeared up and noticed the significant look in Ou Tingyun’s eyes, he modified his thoughts and stated, “I all of the sudden remembered that I’ve to go to the hospital to take care of one thing, so I will not be capable of be part of you, sorry! I will put the meal on my tab!”

Ou Tingyun smiled, “Okay.”

On the best way to the restaurant, Ou Tingyun stated, “Zhize, have you learnt that you’ve got a nickname in A Metropolis?”

“What is the nickname?”

“They name you Pizza Hut in non-public.”

Pizza Hut was initially the identify of a pizza restaurant, nevertheless it was later used to check with a lawyer who at all times received his circumstances.

The implication was that if he dealt with a case, he would win it.

Yi Zhize rapidly figured this out: “It is only a joke, I’ve circumstances that I can not deal with.”

Ou Tingyun stated with a smile, “If you cannot deal with it, I am afraid there is not any one else in A Metropolis who can.”

“You are too form, Director Ou.”

“There is not any one else right here, so do not name me Director Ou.”

“Okay, Professor Ou.”

Ou Tingyun teased, “Zhize, how come you are solely obedient at evening and then you definitely flip your again on me throughout the day? Hmm?”

Yi Zhize felt that the that means of his phrases was merely inexplicable, “Dr Ou, we simply have a doctor-patient relationship, your phrases are too ambiguous.”

“If I had been to provide skilled recommendation,” Ou Tingyun stated with a straight face, “Zhize, a secure and secure private relationship can be of nice profit to the remedy of your situation.”

“Then how would you want me to handle you?”

“You could name me Trainer when you’re being handled. In strange occasions, name me by my identify, as I name you.”

“…. Okay.”

“Do you wish to say it to listen to it?”

“There is not any want.”

Ou Tingyun stated with a low smile, “Okay, I will not pressure you, Zhize.”

Through the meal, stunning piano music was taking part in within the background of the restaurant.

Ou Tingyun noticed his hand on his proper leg unconsciously beating to the rhythm and requested, “Do you want this piece?”

“En, Richard Mandela’s Romeo and Juliet.”

“You’ve studied piano music?”

“It will probably’t be thought of finding out,” Yi Zhize took a sip of his drink, “music has a relieving impact on my nervousness.”

“In a psychological sense, music does have a therapeutic impact.” Ou Tingyun steered, “It is Friday, do you may have plans for the weekend? Why do not we go to a live performance collectively?”

Earlier than Yi Zhize may say no, Ou Tingyun added, “Totally different sorts of music can have totally different results on nervousness, particularly when coping with people who’re very totally different. The selection of music choice and kind is particularly essential. Zhize, why do not you consider it as a therapeutic course of? Hmm?”

Yi Zhize didn’t reply.

Ou Tingyun did not push both.

It was solely after the meal was over they usually had been parting ways in which Yi Zhize stated, “I can not do Saturday, however Sunday evening is ok.”

Ou Tingyun smiled deeply: “Okay, I will guide the tickets first. I will ship you the e-ticket later.”

“Okay, thanks.”

“You are welcome, see you on Sunday.”

“Mhmm.”

On Sunday evening, the piano recital corridor of the Grand Theatre in A Metropolis.

Yi Zhize was seated in accordance with the seat on the ticket, which was the primary row.

Ou Tingyun sat proper subsequent to him, and nodded and smiled at him as a greeting.

It was a pianist’s recital and the viewers was fairly massive, so he gave the impression to be a well known determine.

The recital had not but began and there was occasional gentle chatter within the corridor.

Ou Tingyun leaned near his ear and lowered his voice, “Zhize, have you ever heard of this pianist?”

Yi Zhize glanced on the brochure on his seat, on which was printed the identify and profile of the piano participant.

———

Mu Xin, a well known pianist in A Metropolis.

Graduated from the Curtis Institute of Music.

He was invited to carry out on the Vienna Live performance Corridor.

Winner of the Worldwide Artist of the Yr Award [Italian Classical Music Award].

———

Yi Zhize shook his head: “I identical to to take heed to musical items, I do not know a lot about up to date figures within the music business.”

Ou Tingyun whispered, “I am informed he is excellent.”

At eight o’clock within the night, the lights went out and the live performance formally began.

Sporting a black and white tuxedo, Mu Xin walked gracefully in the direction of the centre of the stage.

Yi Zhize’s gaze was immediately drawn to him.

Ou Tingyun instantly regretted it: he thought this man was an outdated man, who knew it was a younger fairly boy?

Yi Zhize did not have so many messy ideas, his curiosity in Mu Xin was merely out of respect and want for the artwork of music.

Coincidentally, the primary piece Mu Xin performed was Romeo and Juliet, certainly one of Yi Zhize’s favourites.

Ou Tingyun additionally seen that the pianist was truly making eye contact with Yi Zhize in between taking part in.

His guts had been burning with remorse, he knew he ought to have purchased seats within the final row.

All through the live performance, Yi Zhize was very engaged.

When Ou Tingyun checked out his relaxed and glad face, his coronary heart felt relieved too.

The 2 hours handed rapidly.

After the live performance, Yi Zhize went to the washroom.

On the sink, he occurred to stumble upon Mu Xin.

What Yi Zhize did not count on was that Mu Xin would take the initiative to speak to him and say, “How did you are feeling tonight?”

“It was fantastic.”

“I’ve seen that you’ve got an affinity for music.”

“I do not perceive music.”

“However you do perceive it.”

Yi Zhize was silent.

He was actually dangerous at socialising, and any fascinating dialog would finish instantly when it got here to him.

He quietly turned off the faucet.

Mu Xin stated, “Have an excellent evening.”

“Thanks, you too.”

It was late at evening once they got here out of the live performance corridor.

A transparent moon hung within the sky, and Ou Tingyun walked with him by way of the tree-lined streets.

The 2 males every drove their automobiles over and parked them in a carpark not distant.

Ou Tingyun stated, “You are very engaged at the moment, it appears you are properly suited to music remedy, we are able to attempt it subsequent time.”

“Okay.” Yi Zhize took out his automotive keys and pressed them, and the lights flashed.

Ou Tingyun stated to him, “Good evening, Zhize.”

“Good evening.”

“See you tomorrow.”

Yi Zhize was puzzled, “Tomorrow, Monday, I do not suppose we have now a remedy appointment, will we?”

“Mr. Yi, do you’re employed on Mondays?”

“After all.”

“Is it okay if I make an appointment with you now?” Ou Tingyun’s expression was honest and earnest: “I’ve a monetary dispute, and you’re the solely lawyer I belief in the entire of A Metropolis, Zhize.”