Chapter 16: Write a Song

Shen Yuanyuan majored in advertising, because her college entrance examination score was quite high in that school, so she was not transferred at that time, and this major was her first choice. It should be a very happy thing to go to her first choice major, but Shen Yuanyuan is not very happy - she is willing to study this major hard, but she really doesn't like it very much. Except for doing what you like the most, there is really no difference in other things.

So what does she want to do most?

If it's a hobby or a dream, then what she really wants to do is music. Shen has been learning guitar and music theory since she was very young – this is also her own wish. Teachers who have taught her music have praised her for her aura and talent. But as we all know, learning art and playing music are very money-burning things, Shen Yuanyuan's family conditions were good when she was young, so she could naturally cultivate her hobbies, but for her who was under great pressure in high school, it was completely impossible. So without waiting for her father to speak, she took the initiative to quit the guitar class and gave up the idea of art exams. After the college entrance examination, she silently flipped through the admission lines and majors of various schools in previous years, and chose a few decent schools and majors to apply.

Since then, Shen Yuanrong has always had a knot in his heart. She really wants to pick up her love again, but she has a lot of worries that she doesn't know how to face. It seems to be nonsense for people to pursue their "dreams" when they reach a certain age, although Shen Yuanyuan was just an adult last winter, but she always feels that she has grown up.

In "One Hundred Years of Solitude", it is written: "Parents are the curtain between us and death. You and death seem to be looking at something and not feeling anything, and you will not face these things until your parents are gone. "When parents are there, people can always be children, but now that Shen's father is gone, and her mother is not around, she has no backing and is an adult.

- Do I still have the right to dream?

She thought about this question many times, but it was never answered.

It was Zhou Minggao who gave her an affirmative answer and the confidence to try bravely.

One day in mid-May, when Zhou Minggao went to her house to have dinner with her, he saw half of the original lyrics written by her in the mezzanine of her desk. Without waiting for her to speak, Zhou Minggao pointed to the guitar that was left out in the cold and said, "Play one for me, I haven't seen you play the guitar yet." ”

Shen Yuanyuan didn't refuse, she picked up the guitar and sang a song of Jay Chou's "Sunny Day", halfway through the song, Zhou Minggao suddenly picked up her mobile phone to record the video, she asked him, "What are you doing?" ”

Zhou Minggao said, "It's very good, I want to record it." ”

Shen Yuan smiled and continued to play and sing.

After singing a song, Zhou Minggao said to her, "If you still like singing and music, can you continue to do this?" I'd be a shame if you gave it up. ”

"Do you really think I can?"

"Hmm."

"Isn't it because I'm your girlfriend?"

Zhou Minggao shook his head. "I'm just putting myself in the shoes of a regular listener. You're really fit to do that, don't give up easily. ”

"I'm afraid I can't."

"What if it doesn't work." He said, "At least there's me." I'll support you as your boyfriend, and so will I as your listener. And I'm sure I won't be your only listener. ”

After Zhou Minggao left that day, Shen Yuanxuan wiped the guitar well. She noticed a slight misalignment of the guitar when she was playing on a sunny day, so after wiping it, she tuned every string of it properly. She thought that the opportunity to "start over" that she had been waiting for had finally appeared. It's not that she doesn't want to do it, it's not that she doesn't dare to do it, she's just waiting for someone who can give her a signal to "let it go".

It's never too late to do what you want to do. There is no backing, but in a sense there is no burden - she only needs to be responsible for herself.

May 20th is not a holiday, but couples in recent years have made it Valentine's Day. Shen Yuanyuan had been thinking about what gift to give Zhou Minggao that day, and now she decided to write a song for him. In addition to being a gift to him, it can also be regarded as a sign of the restart of his music path. She said this during a video call with Xiao Ranran, and then she was "ridiculed" again. After teasing enough, Xiao Ranran put away his joking look and said very seriously, "The songs you wrote are really good, although I don't understand music, I used to listen to them and thought they were very good." It's great that you can start over. Xiao Zhou is okay, I tried to persuade you many times before but I didn't think about how to speak, but he actually said it if he wanted to, and said that he moved you. ”

"It's called Xiao Zhou again, I said that he is older than you, and he is an old man." Shen Yuan smiled and said, "And the last time you heard me sing a song I wrote myself, I don't believe you remember." ”

"What are you talking about! Not only do I remember that I can also sing. Xiao Ranran was about to start singing as she spoke, but Shen Yuanyu hurriedly stopped her and said, "Don't open your mouth, don't open your mouth, your own people." ”

Xiao Ranran rolled her eyes, and then suddenly remembered something, "By the way, there is one more thing to tell you." ”

"What's wrong?"

"Hmm...... Actually, it's not a big deal, you can say it or not. ”

"Say it quickly, don't say it halfway, it's uncomfortable."

Xiao Ranran took a deep breath, and then said as if she had made up her mind, "I seem to have someone I like." ”

"Huh? Who is it? Shen Yuanxuan was a little confused. She hadn't heard Xiao Ranran mention any boys recentlyβ€”no, to be precise, she hadn't heard Xiao Ranran mention any boys. Even if I mentioned it, it was said that the way which suitor chased her was very exaggerated, which made her feel troubled and didn't know what to do, etc., and I never heard her say who she liked. "Have you ever told me about it? It can't be the person you complained about last time who put candles downstairs in your bedroom, and you are to blame for being punished. ”

"......" Xiao Ranran was speechless. It's not him, do you think I look like someone who likes fools? After speaking, she didn't forget to sneer, "Being carried away by love is something that only you can do." ”

Shen Yuanyuan didn't quarrel with her, curiosity overcame the idea of fighting with her. "That's the guy who brought you milk tea? Or the little brother who helped you get hot water? I think the hot water is actually pretty good. ”

β€œ...... Oh my God, have I ever told you so many boys? "Xiao Ranran held his forehead." But it's neither, let's not talk about it for now, and keep a little mystery. I'll tell you when I take him down. ”

"What, ...... you" Before Shen Yuan's words were finished, Xiao Ranran had already hung up the video, and after hanging up, he didn't forget to send her a very underwhelming emoji. Shen Yuanyuan shook his head helplessly, knowing that it was useless to ask any more questions, so he simply didn't ask her about it.

A few days later, Shen began to prepare a song for Zhou Minggao.

She and Zhou Minggao have not been together for a long time, and they haven't even known each other for a long time, and there are not many events that can be written into the song. So, Shen Yuanyuan decided to write the song in the form of a letter, so that he only needed to write what he wanted to say to him. In terms of composition, Shen Xuan chose a melody that had been circling in her head, she processed it well, and played it on the guitar a few times before it was basically settled.

May 20th was Monday, Zhou Minggao had to go to class during the day, and it was a little late after getting off work in the evening, so Shen Yuanyuan decided to go to Zhou Minggao's house with his guitar at noon on May 19th.

She knocked on the door a few days after Zhou Minggao came to open the door, and after entering the house, she found that Zhou Minggao had just made lunch, and there were tableware for two people on the table. She subconsciously asked, "Is there a guest?" ”

Zhou Minggao pouted at her, "Isn't it right here, my guest Xiao Shen." ”

"You know I'm coming?"

"I guess you'll come."

Shen Yuanxuan put the guitar aside in disbelief and sat down at the table. "You're welcome, I'm hungry."

Zhou Minggao sat down beside her and handed her a pair of chopsticks, "It was originally made for you, eat it." ”

Shen Yuan saw that he didn't mean to joke, so he took the chopsticks and ate them with confidence.

After eating, the two brushed the pot and bowl respectively. Back in the living room, Shen Yuan cleared his throat and picked up the guitar, "I...... Wrote a song for you. ”

Zhou Minggao didn't look surprised at all, just smiled and looked at her on the sofa.

"What kind of attitude do you have? It's like I'm going to show you a half-baked trick I learned from the internet. Shen Yuanxuan was a little dissatisfied with his reaction.

Zhou Minggao immediately stopped laughing and sat up seriously. "So what? Is it OK for me to go to a concert? ”

Shen Yuanwan was amused by him, "Okay, don't be poor, I'm going to sing." ”

Zhou Minggao nodded and looked at her intently. She pressed the chord with her left hand, plucked the strings with her right hand, and the prelude flowed quietly. Being stared at by Zhou Minggao was a little embarrassed, she lowered her head slightly and didn't look at him directly. After playing the prelude, she sang while playing:

"I've always had a lot of fantasies about the future.

But you don't have to worry, even if it backfires, I won't be sentimental.

I have learned to appreciate the rush of time, the smooth road and the twists and turns.

If the world is dark, we are the light.

Regarding the past, I will no longer gaze too much.

Because of your appearance, I have the courage to burn the past.

Sadness turns to ashes, and beauty turns to fire.

When we met, spring lit up, so the peach blossoms bloomed again. This summer should be romantic, I want to go to see the sunset by the sea with you. Even autumn isn't bleak, it's the season with the most clear skies. Go to winter and see the first snowflakes.

I have my own beliefs about life.

From now on, I will no longer be afraid of the cold of the world that may occur when no one shares it.

I don't feel any uncertain about each other.

I will always believe in you as much as I believe in myself.

The seal of pain on my body will also change from what I want to avoid to what I want to go forward.

Let's go together and go where you like. ”