"Take me back to the hotel. ”

This sentence sounded a little ambiguous, but Li Yuan didn't think Avril was hinting at anything.

European and American girls express their feelings in such a subtle way, if they like someone, most of them will choose to tell each other directly, if unfortunately rejected, they will not cry and seek death.

"Shall you go in and sit?"

Arriving at the door of the hotel, Avril sent out an invitation.

This request is a bit weird, and it makes it unclear what kind of medicine she is selling.

Li Yuan nodded and followed Avril into the hotel.

……

"I'd like to ask you to listen to my recorded songs and give me some advice. ”

Avril gave her Walkman to Li Yuan and looked at him expectantly.

Contrary to her expectations, Li Yuan had a sense of loss that his expectations were disappointed, but he was also relieved.

There are six songs in the cassette, and there is not much difference in style, Li Yuan listened to it patiently, rewound it again, chose one of them, and listened carefully to it a few times.

"The genre is too conservative. ”

Li Yuan turned off the Walkman and did not compliment, but directly pointed out the problem.

"Do you know how I feel when I hear these songs? I feel like I'm back in the days of Nirvana. ”

Nirvana is an American rock band in the early nineties that created phenomenal sales in just a few years, and the popularity was unparalleled. In 1994, the soul of the band, Kurt Cobain, committed suicide, adding many legends to the band.

Li Yuan said that Avril's song reminded him of Nirvana, which at first glance sounded like a high praise, but in fact it was a tactful criticism.

Avril was clear-minded, understood what Li Yuan meant, and seemed a little depressed.

"You're right, the grunge is outdated. ”

Li Yuan shook his head and said: "Grunge is outdated, but it doesn't mean that its musical elements are also outdated, it just needs to add some changes, and the music style should not be antagonistic in the first place...... For example, this one, you can try to add some pop and psychedelic elements, and you can even add some gangster rap to the connection between the main song and the chorus......"

Li Yuan analyzed seriously, although he was only a half-ass, but he had the vision to be 20 years ahead and knew the general trend of music development.

From opposition to fusion, this is the future of music.

In fact, in the new century, the living space of pure heavy metal, punk or grunge music is very narrow, most musicians have embarked on the road of integration, and the once clear stylistic barriers have gradually been broken, and many music is difficult to summarize in one or two words as before.

Li Yuan suggested that Avril have time to get in touch with Japanese and Korean music, as far as the current situation is concerned, European and American music is too radical, Chinese music is too conservative (and it has not changed much in 20 years), and Japanese and Korean music is just right, and it is even better than Europe and the United States in terms of diversification and integration.

Li Yuan made a lot of suggestions, maybe not on the point, but the ideas he put forward have benefited Avril a lot, and in fact she has realized the problems of her own music. Now that my mind is open, inspiration suddenly bursts out.

……

Music needs to be communicated, and Li Yuan and Avril Lavigne burst out countless sparks of inspiration.

Tossing until two o'clock, the excitement gradually subsided, and both of them felt a little sleepy.

"It's time for me to go. Li Yuan raised his hand and looked at his watch, ready to leave.

"Just don't go. Avril said.

Li Yuan didn't bother to toss, the only problem was that he didn't change his clothes.

Avril said, "You take a shower first, I'll ask the waiter to take your clothes for dry cleaning, you don't mind wearing one set for three days in a row, right?"

……

An hour later.

Li Yuan and Avril wore bathrobes and lay side by side on a double bed that was not too wide.

Did you sleep?" Avril asked suddenly.

"Not yet. ”

"Neither did I. Avril turned sideways, looked at Li Yuan, and said, "Thank you." ”

"Why?"

"I was rejected by CBGB before, in fact, I was mentally prepared, but I was still very frustrated, I felt like a stupid, I am not even a professional singer, I want to be on the stage of CBGB, is it too arrogant? To be honest, there was a moment when I wanted to give up music......"

"Everyone has times when they are weak, and I believe you will not give up. ”

"Probably. Avril is not sure: "Sometimes I wonder why I play music. You know, when I was very young, my father started teaching me to play the guitar, but I didn't like it at all, and then I went to learn piano too......"

"Why do you do it if you don't like it?"

"Probably...... I want to get their attention......" Avril said, "I always felt that my parents cared more about my brother and sister, and compared to them, I was short and my grades were poor......"

"That's not what you're supposed to say. ”

"Lee, come with me tomorrow to get my hair done, I want to straighten my hair. ”

"Good. ”

"Lee, you know what? Actually, I'm not a bad girl, I'm just ...... Want a little more attention......"

"I understand. ”

"Today at KTV, to be honest, I'm very jealous of you and Annie, that feeling of being watched, if it were me, I'm afraid I won't forget it for the rest of my life...... Although I didn't get to the real stage this time, I think I'm such a lucky girl, I was really lucky to meet you in New York, and I think I really fell in love with music......"

Avril grew quieter and quieter, fading away.

Li Yuan looked at her quiet sleeping face and thought to himself, this is probably her truest appearance.

Eager to be noticed, he didn't want to hide in a corner alone, so he armed himself with spikes, but he didn't know that doing so would make it difficult to approach.

"Good night. ”

Li Yuan said softly and closed his eyes.

……

When I woke up naturally, there was a faint aroma of coffee wafting in the room.

Li Yuan sat up from the bed and found that Avril had gotten up, standing at the table by the window, ironing Li Yuan's shirt with a steam iron, and the sun was shining on her through the window, outlining a pale golden outline.

Li Yuan coughed and signaled that he was awake.

"What time is it?" asked Li Yuan.

"Half past ten. Avril said, "Anne just called you, I didn't answer, you'd better broadcast back." ”

"Hmm. ”

Li Yuan picked up his mobile phone and called Li Annie, telling her that he had just gotten up and would go to her after lunch.

……

For the next three days, Li Yuan accompanied the two girls to play New York.

Until the third day.

"Li Yuan, is it convenient for you tomorrow? My father wants to see you. ”

At dinner time, Li Anne plucked up the courage to say.

"Yes. ”

Li Yuan replied casually.

Receiving an affirmative answer, Anne Lee seemed very happy, but there was no follow-up.

After a while, she looked at Avril and stopped.

Avril guessed what she was thinking, and as if she had just remembered something, she said, "Ah, by the way, I forgot to tell you that I'm going home tomorrow." ”

The news came a little suddenly, and Li Annie felt a little overwhelmed and looked at Li Yuan.

Li Yuan asked Avril, "Do you want to send you?"

"No, I'm going to take a ride back. ”

"Not flying?"

"If I could, I would never fly for the rest of my life. ”

"That's not going to work, until you're big

Stars are definitely going to fly around in the sky. ”

"I don't know where your faith comes from. Avril pouted, "But I've already thought about it, I'm going to drop out of school when I go back and try to concentrate on making music." ”

"Nice decision. ”

……

After an unnutritious dinner, as usual, Li Yuan first sent Li Annie home, and then prepared to send Avril back to the hotel.

"Can you walk with me?"

After getting into the car, Avril hesitated and made a request.

"Where, of course?"

"Whatever. ”

……

By the Hudson River, the two stood side by side, looking at the brightly lit Manhattan.

"Anne told me about it. Avril said.

"Oh. ”

"I felt like she was demonstrating against me, it was just inexplicable. Avril smiled and said, "I think she likes you very much, you must seize the opportunity." ”

"Hmm. ”

"Lee. ”

"Huh?"

"Have you ever dreamed of me?"

"Do you want to hear the truth or a lie?"

"Whatever. ”

"I dreamed of it. Li Yuan looked into the distance and said: "You in my dream have a brilliant life, and countless people love you and go crazy......"

"What about you?"

"Me...... Barely a fan? Actually, I don't admire people very much. ”

"When are you going back to China?"

"If nothing else, it should be soon. ”

"Oh. ”

……

The river flowed quietly, and the two of them were silent.

After a long while, Avril closed her gaze and asked with a smile, "I don't know when we will meet next time." ”

"I'm afraid it won't be long. Li Yuan jokingly said: "When you become a big star, it is estimated that you can be seen everywhere." ”

Avril's eyes lit up instantly, then dimmed, and finally firm.

"I'm definitely going to be a big star, maybe I'll go to China for a concert in the future. ”

"Nice idea. Li Yuan smiled and handed Avril a business card.

"Rodney Jenkins?"

"Put it away. Rodney is a great music producer, and I'm here to help you come, so if you're ready to come to the U.S., you can contact him. Of course, music producers have weird tempers, and I can't guarantee that he'll help you. ”

"Thank you. Avril put away her business card and stroked her hair, "Straight hair seems to really suit me." ”

"If you like it, I thought you'd feel unaccustomed. ”

"Somewhat, but I'm not one of those who refuse to change, and maybe one day I'll dye my hair black. ”

"Nice idea. ”

"This is the second time you've said that. ”

Avril bit her lip, suddenly jumped up and hugged Li Yuan, raised her head, and kissed him on the cheek like a dragonfly.

"I heard that the Chinese care a lot about the first kiss?"

Avril said to Li Yuan, who was stunned: "This is my first kiss. ”

After she finished speaking, she whistled, put her hands in her trouser pockets, and said, "Let's go, I have to pack my things when I go back, I don't want to be in a hurry tomorrow morning." ”

"Hmm. ”

Li Yuan answered and followed.

He was not a fool, and knew that Avril's suppressed emotions under his calm were a little clumsy, but very sincere.

Unfortunately, he didn't know how to respond.

He likes this girl, but only to like, like and love are different, and he can't promise, so it's better not to do superfluous things.

"Goodbye and good luck with you. ”

At the door of the hotel, the two blessed each other and then separated.