When it comes to music, Jolene and her brother have never been able to find a common language.

Of the three children in the Qiao family, Qiao Lu should be the most talented in singing, she took vocal lessons after going to college, and she almost got a full score in the end without any foundation. In the boring graduate career, music brought her a lot of comfort; Qiao Lin's talent is in dance, so there is no need to repeat this; the most pitiful is Qiao Nan, although her IQ is quite high, her artistic talent is almost 0. In the army, where entertainment life is extremely scarce, although he learned to play the guitar, his singing level is still not flattering.

In the impression of the Qiao sisters, Qiao Nan can only sing two pop songs. When he was a teenager, the first pop song he came into contact with was "Sad Pacific", and he sang it day and night after learning it.

He practiced Jacky Cheung's "Blessing" at home for a few days, saying that he was going to sing it at a casual meal.

It was torture for Jolene to listen to her brother sing, and perhaps he could be relegated to the group of geese that sang to the sky. In his youth, most of his MP3s were filled with Hong Kong's pop hits from the 90s or early 21st century, in a proper uncle style; now that he is middle-aged, his car music loops "Little Apple" all day long, South Korea's brainwashing divine comedy "BAR BAR BAR", and a goosebump-inducing song "Learn to Meow".

In a word...... It's hard to put into words.

Qiao Lu has listened to English songs for many years, and she is also very good at singing English songs. When she was in Qiao Nan's car, she always frowned and couldn't help but cut her songs. But after cutting back and forth, I couldn't find a song I liked, but I was criticized by Qiao Nan: "Those of you who have stayed abroad, you are full of petty bourgeoisie, what song can't you listen to?"

"You haven't stayed in the ocean?"

was asked by her sister, and Qiao Nan immediately stopped squeaking.

Qiao Lin grinned and fought back: "Alas, Comrade Qiao Nan's musical taste is always unexpected, I originally thought that you would still play the Soviet military song in the car." ”

Qiao Nan hurriedly retorted: "I want to! These songs are not what I like to listen to, aren't they all for the children? They like to listen to them, what can I do?"

Qiao Lu asked again, "Then...... Who put these songs to them in the first place? It can't be my brother and sister, right? As far as I know, my brother and sister are playing a symphony in their car. ”

Qiao Nan stopped squeaking again, but shook his head and sang "Let's learn cat meow together, meow meow together...... The children were really excited, and they all became whistle spirits, singing higher than the other, making the eyes of adults look golden.

Wei Chenglin once gave Qiao Nan a CD, which contained some etudes with classical music style composed by himself, and it might be better to listen to these for children. However, as soon as Qiao Nan put it down, the children screamed, so he had to continue to play "Little Apple" and "Learn to Meow", dancing with the children.

In this regard, Wei Chenglin also spread his hands and expressed helplessness, judging from the current situation, he could not enlighten the children of the Qiao family in classical music.

Wei Chenglin studied pop music in college, but he has no shortage of love for classical music. The first time he wanted to write an etude was back in 2010. At that time, it had just entered the New Year, and he posted a few photos in the group of "Gangcheng Beijing Office".

At that time, Jolene and the others were still struggling to prepare for the final exam, so the group was quiet. As soon as Wei Chenglin posted the photo, the group immediately became lively. It turned out that this guy went to see Song Minrou's concert, and the last two of them took a group photo.

Although Qiao Lin doesn't like Min Rou, she has to admit that she is a well-deserved piano princess in a long black dress. Wei Chenglin is also good, after going to college in the United States, he has cleaned up more and more handsomely.

Wei Chenglin doesn't use social platforms much anymore, and he still says to his closest friends: "As long as I come to such an occasion, I especially want to play the piano, especially the classical piano played by Min Rou." ”

Except for Wei Chenglin, there is no one in the group who specializes in music. In their opinion, Wei Chenglin is already very powerful, and there are still tunes that he can't play? Wei Chenglin only smiled bitterly, if he practiced hard for a few more years, he might be able to catch up with Min Rou's current level.

Song Minrou didn't have any friends, and she hesitated when she sent an invitation to Wei Chenglin, so she sent him a poster on QQ and didn't say anything. Wei Chenglin confirmed the time and place with her very seriously, and said that he would definitely go.

So, when she saw Wei Chenglin holding flowers to listen to the concert, Song Minrou was surprised, but very happy. After she took the flower, she asked vigilantly, "Did my mother send you?"

"No, I wanted to come on my own. ”

"Really, isn't it out of gratitude to our family that you came to cheer me on?"

Wei Chenglin said with a smile: "Where do you want to go? I am also engaged in music, I want to come to a classical concert, is it so strange? What's more, there are my friends among the performers." ”

Saying "my friend" from his mouth, Song Minrou felt weird, but also very warm. After all, no one has ever said "my friend" to her so naturally.

In addition to Wei Chenglin, several people gave her flowers and expressed their appreciation for her, which made Song Minrou very happy. The one who came to cheer her on this time was finally no longer hired by her mother, there were people who really admired her, and her friends.

After listening to her recital, Wei Chenglin planned to return to Boston. Song Minrou was very reluctant not to go, and insisted on keeping him here for one night before leaving. Wei Chenglin also said sincerely that he had already bought a round-trip ticket, and if he didn't leave, he wouldn't be able to catch the bus.

Min Rou asked incredulously, "You didn't come by plane?"

"No, the train and bus are very convenient, and the bus is cheaper. ”

Alas, he is still the same, always worrying about money. Min Rou went to school in the United States, and she didn't notice anything about the hundreds of thousands of dollars spent every year, and Wei Chenglin was still seriously comparing the price of tickets, even if it was a saving of five dollars.

Min Rou saw that she couldn't keep him, so she said, "Then I'll invite you to a light meal, you still have some time, right?"

Wei Chenglin said apologetically: "Uh...... It shouldn't work, I bought a special ticket, after this time......"

Min Rou couldn't say anything more, but her face was already a little irritable. It's just a few US knives, how can you count it so carefully. She even wanted to say that if she missed it, she missed it, he stayed here for one night, and the room and car fare were all covered by her. But looking at Wei Chenglin's calm eyes, she realized that if she really did this, then he should be very sad.

On the way to the station, Wei Chenglin was preoccupied and didn't talk much. Min Rou asked him what was wrong, and he said in a daze: "When I saw you playing the piano, I realized that my favorite is still playing the piano, maybe composition can only be regarded as the second best choice." ”

Judging by his expression, he should not be a fake compliment, but from the heart. Min Rou comforted: "You don't need to be too depressed, you can enter Berkeley, it's already quite powerful." ”

Wei Chenglin shook his head: "I still want to play Chopin, no matter how dedicated I am to writing a piece, even if I think my piece is full of emotion, but when I play Chopin, I always feel that I am superficial." A master is a master, how can you express so many emotions with the same notes?"

Since the last time she opened her heart to Wei Chenglin, Min Rou has learned how to express her feelings, and she has also discovered the wonderful world hidden in the little tadpoles, so she is very grateful to Wei Chenglin and admires him a little. She said: "Cheng Lin, you are still young! When you have more experience, you will definitely be able to become a master." ”

Wei Chenglin couldn't believe that such words actually came out of Song Minrou's mouth. She probably felt that she was too warm, and coughed unnaturally twice, and turned her head out the window.

Wei Chenglin smiled dumbly, as if from a certain moment, she no longer regarded herself as a mortal enemy;

Perhaps this kind of affection can be called "sympathy"?

It's rare to have good friends to talk to in a foreign country, but unfortunately many words have not been finished, and Wei Chenglin has to hurry back again. Song Minrou lit another cigarette and asked, "Do you have any news of Brother Qiao Nan?"

"The secrecy of his unit is already very strong, he hardly uses the Internet, and I don't know how he is doing. What's the matter, you're still thinking about him?"

Min Rou glanced at him and said, "I've liked him since I was a child, how can I let it go easily?"

"He's your cousin, anyway. ”

"I never thought of him as a cousin. ”

When I was a child, I didn't see Min Rou's thoughts about Qiao Nan, but when they grew up, their closer friends all knew about it. In view of the particularity of this matter, it is not easy for everyone to comment on it, and it will not be easy to talk about it. Min Rou asked generously, "Cheng Lin, do you think I'm ashamed?"

"Throw on whom?"

"Love the nominal cousin. ”

"What's so shameful about that? It's just not understood. ”

Min Rou smiled and thought to herself, Wei Chenglin is still quite good at talking.

Wei Chenglin smiled: "Actually, I don't understand, you just liked Brother Qiao Nan when you were a child, but the two of you are completely from two worlds now, you still can't forget him?"

"I can't forget. Min Rou looked at the sky and said, "There is no one as interesting as him anymore." It's cold, and it's fun. ”

Wei Chenglin was a little confused, Min Rou saw that he was at a loss, so she diverted the topic: "Chenglin, I just watched a movie recently, "The Secret That Can't Be Said", there are a lot of scenes of playing the piano, even if it is an original piano song, there is a strong classical piano flavor. Why don't you take a look and find inspiration, maybe it will become your creative direction?"

Wei Chenglin also liked that movie very much, and what Min Rou said completely went to his heart. Sure enough, you still have to be with people who understand music, and the communication will be enjoyable! He said: "There is also a four-hand joint play in it, I remember that we both played it like that when we were children, it seems to be "Little Sisters of the Prairie Heroes", do you remember?"

Min Rou laughed rarely: "Of course I remember, you always touch my feet, I almost squeezed you off the piano bench!"

Thinking of the previous time, Wei Chenglin also smiled. It's almost time to go, and he has to go. Before getting into the car, Min Rou said: "Cheng Lin, you can write a four-hand song again, and next time we will play it together, okay?"

"Good. ”

On the bus on the way back, Wei Chenglin had already conceived several short tunes. He wrote it down roughly, and pondered in his heart that it was suitable for playing with four hands.