Summer nights are the busiest time for Tulip Road. The "Wutong Hotel" where we are located is already full. I don't know when it began, its consumption is no longer close to the people, but has become a place where petty bourgeoisie loves to gather, so there are all kinds of mid-level cars parked on the side of the road, and there are also a few luxury cars interspersed among them.

I can't say whether this change is good or bad, although the current "Wutong Hotel" is no longer a place for neighbors to eat lightly, but it is indeed more open.

After a while, a Jeep car stopped on the side of the road, and then I saw Yuan Zhen walking down from the car, accompanied by Ji Xiaowei, who had not been seen for a long time, and the large portion of garlic lobster we ordered was also served by the waiter at the same time, and the atmosphere of eating was instantaneous.

Yuan Zhen and Ji Xiaowei sat down opposite Xiao Ai, and they didn't see any special affection, just greetings between senior brothers and sisters. Xiao Ai asked Yuan Zhen: "Is the tour in Taiyuan still smooth?" ”

Yuan Zhen didn't like to speak, and Ji Xiaowei beside him hurriedly replied: "It's too smooth, we didn't expect the attendance rate to be so high." Especially at Taiyuan Station, Damai only opened tickets online for an hour, and 2,000 tickets were snatched up. ”

Xiao Ai smiled and asked again, "What's the matter, you have become Senior Brother Yuan Zhen's agent?" ”

"I'm really his manager and keyboardist for the band."

Yu Xin took over the conversation and said with emotion: "Brother Xiao Wei, what you are doing now is not an easy job, don't you care about the flowers and plants in Yangzhou that are waiting for you to wait for your heartbreak?" “

Ji Xiaowei picked up the beer can and took a sip, then smacked his lips and replied with feeling: "You said that we are all fanatical believers in music. Now Xiao Ai is in the piano shop, you are in the performing arts group, Yuan Zhen once drifted to Japan, and he did not give up music, and then look at myself, I really have a sense of shame of being a plaything...... After thinking about it, I decided to follow Yuan Zhen to make music, I think this is the faith and joy of my life...... As for the girls who I have unbuttoned, I think: they will soon forget about me, for we have never really loved each other. ”

Yu Xin smiled, and Xiao Ai raised his glass to Ji Xiaowei and said, "It's not easy to change the evil and return to the right, I hope you will buckle all the buttons you have untied in the future...... Our pure family can still welcome you regardless of the past! ”

"Senior sister, I am really touched that you can say that! In the future, I will definitely be a pure man, make me worthy of the value of our circle, and resolutely not discredit our circle. ”

Xiao Ai glanced at Ji Xiaowei, but didn't answer his words, Ji Xiaowei didn't feel bored, and turned to look at the corner not far from our table where a lot of music equipment was placed, and muttered: "Singing scoring system, if you can score 90 points, the consumption can be discounted by 50 percent......"

Everyone hadn't paid attention to it before, but as soon as Ji Xiaowei said this, they also looked at that corner, and sure enough, there was such an activity.

Ji Xiaowei looked at Xiao Ai and said confidently: "Senior sister, go to ...... Who's in for a treat today? And a large portion of spicy lobster. “

Yu Xin leaned over and looked over there, then shook her head and smiled, then took over and said, "Senior brother, this five-fold is not so easy to play. If you take a closer look, people have designated songs, and it's not like you're good at singing anything. Otherwise, you won't lose to death, after all, it's not very difficult for many KTV levels to sing to 90 points! "What's the song?" ”pricetag。“

Ji Xiaowei exclaimed: "It's so cheap! ......" turned to Xiao Ai and said, "The part of the rap belongs to me, do you dare to come?" ”

Xiao Ai shook his head and replied, "If you don't come, it's too difficult!" ”

She really didn't have much interest in such things, so after coping with a reply, she began to tell Xiaofang around her about her experience in various competitions.

But Ji Xiaowei naturally likes to be the focus and create an atmosphere, so after being rejected by Xiao Ai, he turned to Xin and said: "Come or not, we are serious graduates, if this face is not disputed, will you be embarrassed to come to dinner in the future?" ”

Yu Xin gave him a roll of his eyes and replied: "It's just a meal, don't turn on the attack mode, one will instigate Xiao Ai, and the other will instigate me...... This song is really hard to sing, and does it make sense to sing it to that kind of scorer qì? It can judge the pitch, but it can't judge the singer's feelings and timbre, and it is not interesting at all! ”

Ji Xiaowei was a little disappointed, but Yuan Zhen, who had not spoken beside him, opened his mouth, saying that he wanted to cooperate with him to complete this song that was almost impossible to sing to 90 points.

Ji Xiaowei immediately resurrected with full blood, and he walked to the corner where he could sing before Yuan Zhen. At this time, Xiao Ai also stopped talking to Xiao Fang. She, like us, may not quite believe that Yuan Zhen can sing such a song.

Yuan Zhenyi held the microphone and a cigarette in one hand, looking very calm. And Ji Xiaowei beside him closed his eyes and shook his legs rhythmically, as if he was looking for the feeling of rapping. Although I didn't get involved, I had a feeling that everyone had played together more times and gradually started playing, at least it wasn't as awkward as before. Or, there is really a need for someone like Ji Xiaowei at the dinner table who can liven up the atmosphere at any time.

The prelude to the song sounded, Yuan Zhen was very accurate about the time card of the song, and the slightly hoarse voice could even keep up with the very fast rhythm of the song.

At this time, An Lin, the small owner of the Wutong Hotel, also walked out of the house. She looked at Yuan Zhen and Ji Xiaowei who were singing with a look of surprise on her face, and then came to my side and asked, "Is it your friend who is singing?" ”

I nodded, and then turned my attention back to the song they were singing.

I think Ji Xiaowei is quite hanging, his rap has a very American feeling, and his spoken language is also very good. At this time, I can really understand why so many girls are willing to put their minds on him, he not only has a good family background, but also a man who is very good at playing.

I feel that this song, if it can't reach 90 points in the end, it must be Yuan Zhen dragging him back, after all, this song and Yuan Zhen's style are too incompatible, and the reason why he sings is still a little like it is because of his own musical skills.

As the song drew to a close, the average score on the screen was lowered and lowered, and in the end, I didn't even get 80 points. Then, for the first time, I saw that slightly shy smile on Yuan Zhen's face, and he also knew that he was dragging Ji Xiaowei back. And the diners who were watching the excitement were sorry......

An Lin shrugged her shoulders and expressed regret, and then said to us: "We have been using this song for almost a week, and I don't know how many people have challenged it in the middle, and there are also professional vocal musicians. However, this song requires a sense of rhythm too much, even if it is professional, it is difficult to control this rhythm, and the middle rap part is even more difficult! …… So, this little game is almost out of fun......" After a slight pause, she took out something like a VIP card from her pocket and said to everyone present, "In order to keep playing this little game, I have to make the prize more attractive...... Ladies and gentlemen, this card is recharged with 3,000 yuan, which can be spent in our hotel at any time, as long as someone can control this song, then this card is his. ”

The people at the scene began to talk to each other, and then encouraged their friends who could sing to go up and give it a try. Although the reward of 3,000 yuan will not bring much psychological impact to these petty bourgeoisie, it will really make people feel that eating here is a very fun thing. After all, everyone has that hero complex in their hearts, and they also yearn for such a hero who will turn the tide when they can't figure it out.

Yes, that's where An Lin is great...... It's no wonder that this small "Wutong Hotel" will be made so impressively by her, because there are indeed places that cannot be replaced by other hotels.

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In the following time, another pair of guests went up to try it with the mentality of playing tickets, but they couldn't overcome the difficulty of the song and failed.

Just when everyone was feeling desperate, Xiao Ai suddenly put down the chopsticks in his hand and said to An Lin beside him, "I'll try it...... Plus, bring us a big portion of spicy crayfish. “

In fact, so far, An Lin and Xiao Ai have not met very directly, so she has no idea that Xiao Ai is a girl who has won awards in the music field.

Xiao Ai got up and greeted Ji Xiaowei. Ji Xiaowei lowered his voice and said to her: "You won't play this singing game that I thought was boring just now for 3,000 yuan, right?" ”

Xiao Ai replied: "As for me, I just bent my waist for five buckets of rice...... Otherwise, you will pay for this meal today, you have eaten so many lobsters alone! “

Ji Xiaowei showed a longing smile, and then said, "I won't pay for it, I will definitely be willing to play with you...... It's been a long time since my brother and sister have sung together. As he spoke, he turned to Yuan Zhen and said, "I think she will make you feel inferior in a while." ”

"I won't feel inferior, I'll be happy for her."

Ji Xiaowei shrugged, then put his arm on Xiao Ai's shoulder, and returned to the place that had failed him just now, ready to make a comeback.

I saw Xiao Ai pick up the microphone very calmly, and then shook his arm slightly. It seems that after finding the feeling, I played the song, and I was a little nervous in my heart, not because of the gain or loss of 3,000 yuan, but more concerned about her appearance, after all, this is something that many people have not been able to complete after trying.

When Xiao Ai opens her mouth to sing, her charm index will skyrocket. When she sings this song, she is completely using technique. Although I can't say the doorway, the scores that keep jumping on the screen don't lie, basically her score in every sentence is not lower than ninety, and even several lines are sung by her to a full score.

Victory seemed to be in sight, and Yu Xin, who was beside her, praised her heartily while beating the beat: "Her sense of musicality against the sky may be innate, but the skills are really acquired and practiced." This song has a strong sense of rhythm, and it needs to be pressed into a line to hit the vocal cords and support the treble part. Even if I were asked to go up and sing, it would be difficult for me to maintain such a good sense of rhythm while maintaining the high notes...... Her talent is enviable, and her hard work is worth learning from. Qiu Zi'an and Gao Suo tried so hard to let her enter the entertainment industry, it was really a wise choice, but it was a pity that she didn't have such a will...... Alas! ”

Yu Xin's more professional comments made me nod admiringly. Then, her figure was frozen in the deepest part of my heart. I am fortunate to have this woman who is willing to bend her waist for five buckets of rice for the sake of our life.

She really became stingy and friendly, so she sang such a song with Ji Xiaowei for the 3,000 yuan.

seems to be touched by Xiao Ai's expression, and Ji Xiaowei also played a better state than just now. While everyone waited with bated breath, the system finally gave a high score of 92. The scene was thunderous applause, and everyone took out their mobile phones one after another, recorded the posture of Xiao Ai and Ji Xiaowei, as well as the hard-to-get 92 points, in the camera, and sent this interesting and interesting scene into their WeChat circle of friends.

We had a great time this night. And Ji Xiaowei and Yuan Zhen also seemed to accept the fact that I was with Xiao Ai, began to call me brothers, and transferred their friendship for Xiao Ai to me, and we both drank a lot of beer. And make an appointment to come back and have another good drink when they finish their next stop on the tour.

I love the feeling of coming to a better place. Yes, as long as Xiao Ai's mother doesn't come out to stop us, we will be complete, not only in the piano shop, but also in our love!

……

After dispersing from the "Wutong Hotel", Xiao Ai went back to the courtyard to pack a few clothes, and took Xiaofang to live in the piano shop. And I, although I was alone in the yard doing the financial statements of the piano shop, did not feel lonely. Because I can feel that Xiao Ai is working with me in different ways at this moment......

It was already 11 o'clock in the evening, and I stretched out to finish the day.

At this time, there was a knock on the door of the small courtyard, and then I heard Zhao Mu's voice. I was so surprised that he came to me so late that I was stunned for a moment before I opened the door for him.

He followed me into the courtyard, but did not sit down. He was dragging a large suitcase behind him, and he was carrying a suitcase......

I asked him, "What, is this going on a business trip?" ”

Zhao Mu didn't answer my question, but asked me, "What about Xiao Ai, don't you live together?" ”

I lit a cigarette and took a puff before replying, "There is a child in our piano shop who is about to participate in the piano competition of the Xinghai Cup, and she wants to hurry up and teach that child more, so I took her to live in the piano store with her." ”

Zhao Mu nodded, and after being silent for a moment, he said to me: "I'm going to Malaysia tomorrow morning, and I may stay for half a year." "Aren't you in charge of the project development of Old Alley, why are you suddenly going to Malaysia again?"

Zhao Mu's expression was a little lost, and after a while, he replied with a wry smile: "The group is very disappointed in me because of the demolition...... So a professional demolition company has been hired to continue the project. It just so happened that there was a new project on the Malaysian side, so I was transferred there. ”

His frustration made me feel a little sad in my heart, but I didn't know how to comfort him, so I pinched the cigarette in my hand and took a puff.

"Brother Qiao, can you sue me, what is human nature? …… I brought this project back in order to improve people's lives, and I tried to satisfy as much as I could. Yet, after they got it, they were still not satisfied! Is human nature really so greedy, and they don't look back at what others have done for them? ”

I sighed, then patted him on the shoulder as a gesture of comfort.

After being silent for a while, Zhao Mu took out another box from his bag, handed it to me, and said, "You can transfer this box to Xiao Ai for me, and the contents may be of little help to her...... Shaw is always framed! ”

He said this so suddenly that I didn't react for a moment: "What......?!" ”

"You give it to Xiao Ai, she will understand."

Zhao Mu said and hung the bag back on his shoulder, then turned around and walked out the door. Looking at his lowered figure, I felt even more uncomfortable!

At the moment when his feet were about to step out of the threshold, he turned his head again, then smiled, and said to me, "Brother Qiao, I want to open...... I hope you and Xiao Ai can be happy, no matter where I go to the ends of the earth, I will bless you...... Life is not easy, come on! ”

In just an instant, there was a sour sensation in my nostrils. I suddenly wanted to hold this brother who had grown up together, and then hug him and say "take care", but his back had disappeared from my sight......

I held back my sour tears and whispered to myself: This is life...... Joys!

Take care, Zhao Mu, I hope that in that strange country, you don't feel lonely because of strangeness!