Chapter 01: Like My Blooming

Su Ge glanced over, ran to the entrance, and pulled out a crumpled piece of paper from the pocket of that knitted sweater. With one hand, she unfolded it, revealing the top line in small print: Qiantang International Music, followed by the words "President" and in the middle, his name. That day, the lighting was dim, and she hadn't looked closely; now, in the warm and bright afternoon sunlight, she could see it clearly.

The two quickly arrived at the cemetery. After paying their respects to the deceased, they returned to the inn, taking no more than half an hour. Meng Snian did not find Gege on the first floor, and after greeting the young man, he returned to the area next to the door where the smart car was parked, only to discover that Gege was leaning against the passenger seat, asleep.

Suge stood back amidst the moderate laughter from the audience

Meng Sian: "... ..."

Cheng Lan paused for a moment before raising the microphone, and said in a low yet firm voice: "We are a collective."

Oh

Gege followed Meng Snian to the front desk, where the young clerk, without raising his head, said, "Welcome." Before he could finish asking whether they were checking in or drinking, he was taken aback.

At the end of August in the Southwest, the weather is slightly cool and rainy, with heavy traffic on the Hangrui Expressway

Alternatively, the legendary Mengsian is even more captivating

"Qiantang Music, Mr. Meng personally came here; otherwise, how could I be this anxious?" said Cai Zi

Cheng Lan looked at the composed Su Ge, thinking about how she had not chattered incessantly about this and that throughout, nor had she, like Jiang Ran, continuously asked for others' opinions, nor had she... lost herself in infatuation with him. In that moment, he suddenly felt a flicker of confidence in her.

On the day he went to pick up Jiang Ran, the first thing he noticed was her, the girl sitting on a large red suitcase with a violin case on her back, her skin glowing brilliantly white under the bright sunlight, just like now

"Meng Sianian." He said slowly and with great patience.

"You all go down and wait for us for a while, the next group." Meng Snian timely spoke again.

Meng Sian picked it up and, under the dim light in front of her house, took a glance. She saw her name accompanied by two crooked yet stylish characters: Su Ge

Before Meng Snian could say, "You can call me Mr. Meng," he only heard Gege immediately call out, "Uncle Meng."

The auditorium is not too far from her dormitory building. Su Ge rode her bicycle, taking only about ten minutes for the round trip. By the time she arrived at the backstage preparation area, the school leaders had already left. Xiao Shu was talking to Cheng Lan, while Meng Si Nian leaned against the table smoking.

Her fair cheeks appeared even smaller against the backdrop of her fluffy black hair, and her jet-black eyes looked at him with confusion

As soon as you called him Uncle Meng, he turned cold; today was truly amusing to me

Sogmo stroked the violin strings, thinking: Look at the appearance of this little fanboy

Did you agree?" Gege tilted her head to look at him, trying to see his expression through the smoke he exhaled

"I am certain I have seen you somewhere, this face." Gege glanced at him, actually wanting to say that she was sure she had seen his remarkably memorable handsome face before, but the lofty "aura" of this uncle made her reluctant to compliment him

My car is stuck in traffic on the highway, is there any other way to get to Shaxi

Gege Jixiang: Uncle Meng, I will start school in two days, so just bring the contract over.

"Oh dear, how petty this is, what will Cheng Lan and the others think when they see this?" After saying this, Xiao Shu quickly reassured Cheng Lan and the others, "Don't be afraid, Young Master Meng is usually very generous. This is just because Su Ge has blocked him on WeChat; he has never experienced such humiliation before, it's a form of retaliation."

Cai Zi continued to say "thank you" repeatedly, while Su Ge raised his hand to shield himself from the glaring sunlight: "Which company are you interviewing for?"

Meng Sian shook his head: "Little rascal!"

The man took off his raincoat and sat back in the car, turning to look at the man in the back seat: "Boss, I heard that a series of car accidents occurred ahead, and the road might be closed. What should we do?"

Meng Snian felt that he needed to retract his previous thought, as it was no longer cool at all, gossip!

After that, Gege fell silent again. Meng Sinian made a phone call to the driver, inquiring about the road conditions, and after giving a few more instructions, he hung up the phone. By then, they had already reached the main road. Compared to the previous mountain path, this place could be described as "brightly lit." Gege's mood improved, and she gently hummed along with the looping music.

Sui Sui chuckled twice and muttered, "When have we ever trained on Saturday? Is there really a need to deliberately take leave? Oh dear, this woman, I am truly at a loss for words.

At the age of eighteen, she remains an inconspicuous figure at the music academy, or rather, a uniquely unconventional one. Her teacher has remarked on her excellent violin skills and has begun to connect her with orchestras, yet she, unwilling to remain in the shadows, has taught herself the guitar and has recently developed an interest in the piano. A few days ago, while searching for piano pieces, the name Meng Sian appeared with remarkable frequency.

The guitarist smiled broadly, dispelling the previous gloom, and the sunlight seemed so lovely as if it had transformed him into a different person. He looked at Su Ge and mouthed the words: "Goddess, come back soon"

The world has become tranquil

The towel carried an unknown scent, perhaps osmanthus or peach blossom? He had no knowledge of these plants, yet he felt a certain curiosity about which plant variety produced the fragrance that was similar to that of the girl.

Meng Sian: Su Ge, are you starting school today

On that sunny day, Su Ge was squatting in the yard, changing the soil for her flowers and plants. Hearing the phone ring, she took off her gloves and answered without looking at the caller ID: "Hello, good day."

You may not know that my mother once took me to see a psychologist because I did not speak

She walked up the wooden steps, led him into the main house, found a restroom on the first floor, and after opening the door, walked briskly up to the second floor

Several people looked at Cheng Lan with confusion, wanting to ask if it was true, but Cheng Lan lazily sat down on the sofa and said, "Maybe."

I am Meng Snian. His absolute patience and composure prevented him from hanging up the phone immediately

Due to the presence of violin students from four different grades, there were quite a few people in the auditorium. Su Ge arrived late and quietly took a seat in the back row after greeting Teacher Guo. Then, she sat there bored from morning until noon without being called to the stage. Su Ge touched her stomach and glanced around the auditorium, noticing that everyone was sitting upright and no one had left.

Thinking of Sui Sui, Sui Sui arrived. She parked her car in the space where Cheng Lan had just parked, then ran over to hug Su Ge: "My little cutie is back!"

Suge does not like to disappoint others, as it makes her feel a sense of guilt. She put away her phone and pointed to the door: "I have a performance with the orchestra, I apologize, I must leave first." After saying this, she bowed, picked up her violin, and turned to leave

The person, wearing sunglasses, obscured his gaze, making it impossible to discern his expression or the focus of his attention. The individuals on stage only knew that he was looking at them, and then they heard him say: "Suge, it's finally a pleasure to meet you. I've heard quite a bit of bad talk about you from Young Master Meng lately"

He circled around to the driver's seat and gently pried the car keys from the girl's slender fingers, bit by bit. For her sake, he was prepared to be her driver this time.

The driver shook his head and said he had quit smoking. Meng Snian turned to look at Su Ge and said, "I quite like ... ... "

Suge revived and continued to play the game, saying: "Thank you, senior, I am waiting for someone"

Meng Sian did not respond immediately; Su Ge heard the sound of a lighter, indicating that he was smoking again. After a while, he leisurely said, "Did you throw away the business card I gave you?"

Meng Sian exhaled smoke: "I agree, go in."

Unexpectedly, Hualing directly took her hand and led her inside: "There are not so many rules, your name is Su Ge, right?"

Sui Sui was walking over from the other side with Cheng Lan's support sign. Upon seeing her, she switched to running: "Do you know how I felt when I was originally going to see Cheng Lan, but then saw you come out instead?"

In the dormitory, Su Ge was asking and answering questions, looking quite obedient

Then I will take my leave? Seeing him smile, Su Ge boldly stepped onto the footboard

He was not joking: "It is the anniversary of a friend's death, so I must go to Shaxi today"

The outside is pitch black; not to mention the streetlights, on a rainy day, there isn't even a single star. If one looks closely, they will see the fleeting shadows of the swaying trees by the roadside

Meng Snian couldn't help but chuckle, as he had just heard what he said earlier; he truly knows how to learn and apply it on the spot

Meng Snian let out a sigh and said, "Are you implying that it is fifty thousand after tax? You are taking all the advantages."

"Just a minute ago, Cheng Lan's car just left this location," Su Ge said

Suge caught a glimpse of Jiang Ran, who rushed into the hall, and Jiang Ran glanced at her without saying a word. Suge then walked down the stairs, passed by Cheng Lan, and was subsequently called out by Cai Zi, who rushed down the stairs.

The senior sister on stage was immersed in her own world, with only the melodious sound of her subordinate's piano echoing in the spacious auditorium. As the piece concluded, amidst the applause, Su Ge picked up her violin and slipped out through the aisle on the other side, preparing to fill her stomach first

The phone number was also crossed out and replaced with hers. Su Ge waved his hand, saying as he opened the door: "From now on, contact me for transportation"

"I didn't cry, so that's already something; you still want me to be happy?" The guitarist plopped down onto the sofa, as if resigned to his fate

Which school?

Hua Ling cleared her throat lightly, became slightly serious, leaned closer to the microphone, and said something that silenced the entire audience: "Cheng Lan, I believe it would be better for you to develop independently."

I am not a star, "Meng Snian said.

As the old man smiled, before he could speak, a "thud thud" sound of footsteps running on the wooden boards came from upstairs, accompanied by a faint, almost imperceptible singing, a gentle humming, melodious and graceful, a tune that Meng Snian had never heard before

Who

Meng Sian did not look at Hualing; his gaze fell on Su Ge, who was looking down at his watch. Then he glanced at Cheng Lan, who was standing upright, and turned to Hualing, saying: "Get to the point"

Suge seems to always enjoy leaving and then returning, and this time is no exception. In less than a minute, she is back again, and everyone seems to have gotten used to it. As always, she opens the door just a crack, peeking her little head out, and waves at Meng Snian, saying: "Come here for a moment"

The car departed the town before nightfall

Meng Sian stood straight at the bottom of the stairs, looking at Gege: "Is there another way? Perhaps I can find a vehicle in this town?"

OK. Su Ge listened to Jiang Ran's faint voice above him, and then he heard her say, "It's Cheng Lan's car, are you sure you don't want to get in?"

Understood

Were you not hit

Suge smiled, her two small dimples faintly visible on her cheeks, adorably charming, unlike the serious expression she had just moments ago. She glanced down at her phone; it was a message from Teacher Guo, asking where she had gone, as it was almost time for her to take the stage. The last sentence read, "Suge, don't let me down"

"Attention!" Cai Ziyang exclaimed.

It was only then that Su Ge remembered having blocked Meng Si Nian. As she reached the door, she turned back and gave an awkward smile, not daring to look at Meng Si Nian. She waved her hand, opened the door, and quickly slipped out.

Meng Snian stretched his leg ... . ... but could not fully extend it, which compromised his comfort level

Suge, who rode his bike to the dormitory building, suddenly sneezed

The other musicians nodded in unison

Washed and hanging on the line

Jiang Ran, could you please speak to your teacher and ask if you could be moved back a row? Considering our long-standing acquaintance...

The stone path leads to the entrance of the house, and Meng Snian lowers his head to observe the carvings on the stone slabs, which might be called totems, similar to the patterns on the nearby jars and bottles

I thought I was quite polite

Cheng Lan, who was walking ahead, suddenly stopped, turned around, and said to Su Ge: "What is your name?"

The seat cannot be fully reclined, and she is curled up uncomfortably on her side, wearing a knitted long shirt, holding a pillow in her arms, and sleeping soundly

Meng Sian: Hmm

Alright, thank you. The temperature in the cramped and narrow carriage gradually rose, while a light drizzle continued to fall outside. Meng Snian could not open the window, so he reached out and took off his suit jacket, saying, "I will pay for the fare"

As fellow violinists, it is understandable to engage in subtle comparisons

Gege did not respond with "of course" this time, but simply shook the car keys that she picked up from the five-drawer cabinet by the door, saying: "Because I have reached adulthood, I have a driver's license, and therefore I can drive. It's a simple logical issue"

"Are you mute?" Meng Sinian exhaled a puff of smoke and asked her

The music academy has many star students, among whom Cheng Lan can be considered one, and arguably the most popular one.

I have a car. Gege chuckled lightly, and the dimples on her cheeks became more pronounced than when she was speaking

It seems that only he believes in her, while the others are busy preparing their instruments for the performance, not even bothering to cast a glance in her direction. Glancing casually at the sheet music, one would be a fool to believe that this young girl could play well.

Su Ge suddenly recalled the rainy night a few days ago, the elegant uncle who was taciturn and somewhat reserved. She abruptly stood up and shouted into the distance: "Grandpa, where is my long knitted sweater?"

I am Meng Snian

My name is Cheng Lan

He or she appeared as he or she did for the first time, wearing a white shirt, elegant and handsome, sitting in the middle of the front row, exuding a subtle sense of detachment. To his left sat a man nearly forty years old, wearing a pair of sunglasses. To his right sat a beautiful woman, seemingly the popular singer Hua Ling.

Su Ge chuckled a few times; she did not follow celebrities, and being young, she had no impression of the appearance of Meng Tiancai, who had once been immensely popular.

"I need to go to the restroom." She jumped out of the car, stamped her feet, and ran to the trunk to grab a knitted jacket to put on. The sandy creek seemed as if it had never rained, but the cool, even somewhat chilly temperature was not much different from that of Qu Sang.

Suge rolled his eyes, did not respond, and quickened his pace as he passed by him: "Senior, hurry up, we don't have time to memorize the score."

She responded with a sound, turned to look at Meng Snian, her eyes wide open and sparkling.

"Why don't you give it a try?" Meng Snian took out his phone with one hand and asked, "How do I end the ride?"

"I have an important matter to discuss with you, please provide me with an email address so that I can send you the contract," said Meng Snian

Suge put down the violin amidst Suisui's incessant questioning, took the contract, and quickly left the dormitory

The whispers faded away, and the curious gazes directed at Su Ge also disappeared, bringing the conversation back on track

A person got off the business vehicle, holding a coat and handing it to Meng Snian. Meng Snian turned to look at the drowsy Gege, noticing that she still appeared somewhat dazed, and took out a business card, placing it in her hand: "My business card"

"My life is very valuable. That being said, will you be a bit more restrained?" Meng Snian thought to himself, this child is not only a bit cool, but also somewhat flamboyant

Cheng Lan furrowed her brows and looked at them with dissatisfaction: "I refuse"

The lyrics and music together amount to 30,000, while the quality is 50,000. He placed the cigarette in his mouth and turned to the driver to borrow a lighter

What do you think

The humming from upstairs abruptly ceased, and the girl appeared from behind the handrail, looking down at him from a height. She had unknowingly undone her braid, and the slightly curled strands of hair fell down from one side. The light from the chandelier nearby reflected in the girl's eyes, twinkling.

When Su Ge casually strolled into the backstage preparation area with his violin, he unexpectedly encountered several school leaders, along with a few members of the band and the three individuals from Qiantang Music. Some were standing while others were seated, and it appeared they were engaged in a discussion.

A female student in the audience shouted, "Cheng Lan, I love you." Su Ge looked over and discovered that there were also support lights, filling a large area, quite extravagant

"Senior sister," Su Ge shook the violin in his hand, "actually, I saved your life; otherwise, you might have been torn apart by Cheng Lan's fans"

Meng Sian shifted his gaze from Su Ge to Cheng Lan and commented: "Quite good, what is the name of the lead singer?"

Meng Sian could no longer sit still; he took a cigarette and a lighter, opened the door, and got out of the car. A gust of cool wind accompanied by icy raindrops swept in as he lit his cigarette and bent down to retrieve his suit jacket. When he turned back, a young woman in high heels stepped out of the white car beside him. She stared intently at Meng Sian, yet he did not grant her even the slightest glance in return.

Have you known each other for years?

"How much is the piano you want to buy?" Meng Sian raised an eyebrow

The guitarist immediately pressed his lips together and left

Oh

Suge quickly took out her phone and hung up. She said "Sorry" and immediately received a WeChat message with a "ding-dong" sound.

Xiao Shu immediately smiled and made a shushing gesture, turning his head to direct his gaze back to the stage

Gege Jixiang: Uncle Meng, are you in Tai Jing?

Then, the girl next to me suddenly spoke up, "Uncle..."

Su Ge smiled with a sly grin, made a gesture of making a phone call to Meng Si Nian, opened the door, and walked into the courtyard, followed by the sound of the lock clicking shut

He believes that although this young girl has a somewhat unpredictable personality and clearly seems to be a disobedient character, she is truly talented, a rare gem of a person

Lower your head and take a glance; if you dare to ask again, I will make you repeat elementary school.

The nearby Xiao Shu stood up and handed a business card to Su Ge, saying, "Consider whether you would like to take me as your teacher when you return."

Cai Zi wiped the sweat from his forehead and said, "Let fate take its course"

"Fortunately, I can still go fast," Gege replied leisurely, pressing the accelerator.

Suge: "... ..."

Sui Sui helped her load the luggage onto the car and sat in the driver's seat: "If you keep playing games, I will throw your phone away"

First, you need to let me know why you have Meng Sinian's WeChat? Who is that, Meng Sinian? Impressive, my Gege!

Are you Meng Sian?

After a cup of tea, the hair was no longer so damp, and Meng Snian did not use that towel

Suge impatiently pushed the WeChat messages up again and again, and finally, after countless deaths, he became furious: "Damn it!"

So, quickly explain to me why you blocked Meng Snian

"What is going on? Is there some inside information that I am unaware of?" Hualing asked curiously as she looked at them

The one who came to open the door was a girl

Jiang Ran?" Meng Sinian raised an eyebrow slightly, looking at Su Ge, "Is this your stage name? Tsk, it sounds less appealing than Su Ge.

"Children who are too cunning will hinder their growth." He did not express his agreement or disagreement, but merely glanced at her and asked, "Can you play the piano?"

It seems that the treatment has been quite successful

Seeing him take the lighter and lower his head to light a cigarette, he did not refute. Su Ge smiled, her eyes curving into crescent moons. She reached out to hug Meng Snian, and immediately released him with a cheerful smile: "Uncle Meng, you are truly a timely help; I was just thinking of buying a piano but felt too shy to bring it up with Grandpa."

She looked outside at the handsome man with confusion. He was very tall, his hair dampened by the rain, and his seemingly expensive suit had tiny droplets of rain on the shoulders. She tilted her head and asked, "Who are you looking for?" As she spoke, faint dimples appeared on both sides of her cheeks.

Is it alright to stay here and return tomorrow?

Gege took a minute to fully awaken and realized that she had returned to Qusang. After wrapping herself in her coat and getting out of the car, she saw a black business vehicle parked beside her front gate. ... After a brief moment of surprise, she turned to look at her own smart car, which seemed to be standing next to Yao Ming like Wu Dalang ...

The guitarist, feeling uneasy once again, gestured to a few others and said, "Is there still time to eat? Is this reliable?"

The temperature inside the car is very comfortable, and the music flowing through the cabin is beautiful and soothing. The girl next to me is driving quietly and attentively. This feeling makes one feel... comfortable

It was the afternoon of the third day after he left Qusang when Meng Sian called Su Ge.

Before going on stage, Cheng Lan, the lead singer of the band, had been resting with his eyes closed on the sofa. Suddenly, he said to Su Ge, who was drinking orange juice: "Mr. Meng from Qiantang is one of the few people who truly understands music and is serious about making it. Apart from Qiantang, I do not wish to sign with any other company. Su Ge..." He paused for a moment, seemingly contemplating his words.

Meng Sian was almost amused to the point of laughter: "Me? Talking non-stop?"

After Su Ge finished speaking, Teacher Guo tapped him on the head with a notebook and said: "Go ahead, keep making things up. The school BBS is filled with photos of you and those kids who play electronic music performing."

Meng Snian found this residence to be quite exquisite and indeed did not intend to leave immediately, so he sat down in the chair opposite the elderly man, took the tea, and sipped a mouthful: "Nan Nuo White Hair"

Su Ge continued to play the game seriously and after a while asked, "Who is Cheng Lan?"

Sui Sui: "Hehe"

Others seem to be in this state as well

Back in the game, she once again acted cute with her teammates while waiting to respawn

The young man smiled and casually asked, "How is that singer in my shop? Should I sign him for you?"

Suge stopped in his tracks, glanced at Cai Zi, and then looked at Cheng Lan, who was not far away. The latter met their gaze with a blank expression, seemingly devoid of hope

Hmm. Meng Sinian nodded, watching her turn around, and suddenly said, "Don't forget to lock the bicycle; I am still waiting for the return of the deposit."

The already sparsely populated path became even quieter, and after walking for another half an hour, no one could be seen.

Later, at Su Ge's request, the two added each other on WeChat, and within two minutes, a contract was sent over

Then, that difficult person's phone unexpectedly rang loudly at such a critical moment and location

The girl ran down the stairs with a "thud thud thud," holding a white towel in one hand and a silver iPod in the other, the white earphone wire trailing upwards until it disappeared into her ears, hidden beneath her two braids

Suge covered her mouth and yawned again. Seeing her look of fatigue, Meng Snian got straight to the point: "How about selling me this piece of music?"

Then, Sui Sui cursed all the way. Su Ge played games throughout Sui Sui's incessant cursing, and at the crucial moment of the last game, a WeChat message suddenly popped up.

As soon as Su Ge appeared, he was pulled backstage by Teacher Guo: "You almost gave me a heart attack. How can you be so unreliable, child?"

Keyboardist: "Did you go to middle school and get a child?"

The character "Meng" in "Mencius", the character "Si" in "billion years", not a single character is incorrect

Meng Snian put on a suit jacket, held a cigarette in his mouth, and did not look at her: "Is that so?"

The light from the inn streamed in through the car window, casting a small shadow on the girl's face from her long eyelashes. Her pair of pitch-black, bright, and twinkling eyes were concealed, losing the previous air of nonchalance. This quiet demeanor reminded him of the cat his grandmother had raised during his childhood, which would lazily curl up into a small ball in a corner to sleep all day, very well-behaved

Who doesn't know Cheng Lan? He is the campus heartthrob and the lead singer of the band Blue. During the school anniversary performance, he stole the spotlight, turning the event into a scene reminiscent of a "meet-and-greet with a popular star." Suisui, who shares a dormitory with Gege, whispers about him in her ear every day, clearly treating him as her ultimate idol

Meng Sian raised an eyebrow: "Can you open it?"

The light rain gradually transformed into a fine drizzle, yet the sky remained heavily overcast. The distant, undulating mountains appeared hazy in a shroud of mist, evoking a sense that the path ahead was elusive and unfathomable, rendering progress impossible

Gege auspicious: I have finished watching, what happened?

The elderly man poured him a cup of tea and gestured for him to sit down: "Have some hot tea, who knows how long the traffic outside will be blocked." No matter how he looked at it, he did not seem like a local resident; with a little speculation, it was clear that he was a passerby stuck on the highway.

The lights in the audience were not as bright as those on stage, and Su Ge could not see Meng Sinian's expression clearly. After bowing, she turned around with her violin, preparing to return the way she came. Unexpectedly, she suddenly heard the calm voice of Uncle Meng coming through the auditorium's sound system: "Are you not going to stay and listen to the feedback?"

Suge: "... ..."

Of course

Meng Snian took the towel, his gaze shifting away from the iPod beneath the girl's fair fingers, and thought to himself: Oh, modern.

"Add another Su Ge, Qian Chenglan and Su Ge." Suddenly, another uncle wearing sunglasses spoke up.

Everyone turned to look at her, and several girls exclaimed in surprise that Jiang Ran actually knew Cheng Lan, immediately bombarding her with questions.

The second row was filled with security personnel, separating them from the students behind. The arrangement of the seats determined the scale of the event, which surprisingly did not seem exaggerated at all

Meng Snian: Su Ge, please check my age on Baidu

Gege let out a sound of "oh," placed the business card into her clothing pocket, then reached out in front of him and beckoned with her finger: "Give me another one, do you have a pen?"

Meng Sian raised an eyebrow at her

Gege auspicious: Uncle Meng

Meng Sian turned his head to glance at a patch of tall, large-headed green grass growing by the edge of the stone slab, feeling that this was quite a peculiar sight, something he had never seen before. He then looked up at the girl in front of him, who was wearing a red dress, plain in pattern, the same shade of red as her lips, beautifully vibrant.

The girl did not look at him; after handing over the towel, she adjusted her earphones again and turned to go back upstairs

"Will there be ghosts?" she asked, her voice growing increasingly softer

He expressed his gratitude and casually asked, "Sir, where is this place?"

Then Cheng Lan heard the little girl in the red long dress, whose skin was remarkably fair, speaking in a tone as light as if she were chatting about the weather: "Alright."

"Don't be silly, take a deep breath and go on stage"

Gege Jixiang: Music Academy

Cai Zi was sent to buy food for Su Ge, who followed Cheng Lan to the West District Auditorium. Along the way, she witnessed the extent to which Cheng Lan attracted attention. Thus, she walked slower and slower, increasing the distance between herself and Cheng Lan.

Meng Sian: "Xiao Shu, your salary for this month is gone!"

Before the girl could speak, a voice in the room inquired, "Who is it?"

Xiao Shu asked, "Where are you going?"

Meng Sian

When her father was still alive, he often told her, who was reluctant to practice the violin due to her love for playfulness: "If you can achieve half of what Meng Sian has accomplished by the age of seventeen or eighteen, I will have no regrets in this life"

The guitarist sent the sheet music to her, and Su Ge lowered her head, silently looking at it. The guitarist, feeling uneasy, asked several times: "Can you memorize it? Is there enough time? Do you need to practice a bit?"

Before she finished speaking, Meng Snian gently made a "shh" gesture towards her. His fingers were slender and long, slowly rising in the middle of his lips. On his high nose bridge, a pair of gentle eyes reflected her image

Cai Zi seemed to be taken aback, and after a long while, he finally said: "What... what?"

Hmm

To be honest, we have known Student Su for less than two hours

Your ?

Meng Sianian: Yes, you may address me as Mr. Meng

I have prepared for ten years to join the Beijing Symphony Orchestra. I apologize, but this interview is very important to me. Why don't you ask someone else? Jiang Ran also appeared to be in a difficult position

Later, Gege was awakened by the jolt of the brakes. She groggily opened her eyes and glanced at the person beside her: "You are back, Uncle Meng"

"Star? I remember seeing you on television." The woman continued to stare at him, and he fell silent, looking up towards the distance. On the other side of the lake, at the end of the fields, lay a small town that appeared quiet and peaceful. The buildings with white walls and green tiles were arranged in a pleasing manner against the foot of the mountain; such ancient towns were rarely seen in the north. Meng Snian exhaled a puff of smoke and followed the townspeople down the slope towards the town.

The two did not say much, silently understanding where they were to go next

Suge's violin case is still in the West District auditorium. She never thought the two auditoriums were far apart, but after running back and forth twice today, she feels quite exhausted, as if her legs have run several laps thinner.

The driver handed her a pen, and she squatted down to write a couple of lines before handing the pen and the business card to Meng Snian: "My business card"

Sog

Cai Zi, let her go

After Su Ge finished speaking, what followed was the clear and pleasant laughter of Hua Ling, and then everyone turned to look at them. Hua Ling pointed at Su Ge, laughing as she said: "This child is really amusing, so funny!"

Oh. Gege turned around and walked towards the stairs. After taking two steps, she stopped and asked, "Uncle Meng, are you going back today?"

No, what I am asking is, are you the Meng Snian that I thought you were

Suge sat on the bicycle and swung his legs a bit: "Uncle Meng, it's not good to smoke in front of the children"

Su Ge had not prepared any classic pieces, but just at noon, she had memorized Cheng Lan and their songs, so she went up and performed them again. The examiner found it intriguing and asked a few more questions. When she came off stage, she ran into Jiang Ran again at the stairs backstage.

Cheng Lan was still slightly out of breath. Upon hearing Meng Sinian's question, she immediately raised the corners of her mouth and replied, "Mr. Meng, my name is Cheng Lan"

He stood at the bottom of the wooden staircase, looked up, and after a while, called out: "Miss."

The genius young pianist from that year later became an internationally renowned piano master, making the nation proud

Do you know the sense of pride I feel when I shout 'I love you, Su Ge' amidst the cries of everyone around me shouting 'I love you, Cheng Lan'? Suisui followed her closely.

Meng Snian: It's nothing

In fact, although Su Ge and Jiang Ran, who is a year her senior, are both in the same symphony orchestra, they usually have little interaction and have not spoken much to each other. However, ever since the conductor has been praising Su Ge's violin skills, both intentionally and unintentionally, Jiang Ran's attitude towards her has taken on an inexplicable and subtle hostility.

The innkeeper drove an off-road vehicle. Before heading up the mountain, he asked, "Mr. Meng, you already have such a big niece? You seem to be a few years younger than my brother."

After quietly listening for a short while in the preparation area, Su Ge jumped off the chair, picked up the violin, and walked to the entrance area. Hearing the cheers and screams from outside, he thought to himself: This is much more fun than that violin performance.

Suge looked up as he watched her get into a jeep, the vehicle speeding away, and in a flash, the striking flaxen green of Cheng Lan's hair disappeared. At the same time, the sound of her being killed again echoed from Suge's phone.

Gege? A very interesting name. Meng Snian lowered his head to drink tea, thinking aimlessly that perhaps he had truly arrived in another time and space, encountering a Gege from the Qing Dynasty

Jiang Ran probably did not expect Su Ge to respond in this manner, and after a moment of surprise, she turned and walked away, making an effort to control herself so as not to roll her eyes at her.

I had previously thought about casually purchasing an upright piano, but now I want to buy that red grand piano priced at 49,999

Song of the Mulberry Tree

In the days leading up to the start of school, Su Ge was so busy that he didn't even have time to play games, with the school's introductory tests, band rehearsals, and various gatherings... Just like that, Friday arrived in the blink of an eye

Do you have a driver's license

As Gege started the car, she turned her head to glance at him: "You look familiar, are you a celebrity? Don't celebrities usually wear casual clothes when they go out? You look so formal, as if you're in a hurry to get married"

"Rearranging the music." Cheng Lan looked down at her watch and said calmly, "There is still an hour left, I will give it a try."

"Teacher, you should have told me that you also browse BBS." Su Ge could never have imagined that a kind grandmother in her fifties would be so trendy

It means that great kindness does not require words of thanks, no need to express gratitude

As Meng Sian wiped his hands, he observed the meticulously designed house; the landscape paintings on the walls, the teacup in the old man's hand, and the various utensils and decorations all indicated that this was not an ordinary household.

Xiao Shu smiled, looking particularly benevolent: "Look, look."

When Xiao Shu came out to look for Meng Sinian, Meng Sinian was bending down to pick up cigarette butts. Xiao Shu thought he was seeing things; the General Manager Meng, who never even touched water in spring with his ten fingers, was actually picking up cigarette butts?

Suge raised an eyebrow and looked back, carefully observing him, as his eyes, which had become moist from yawning, slowly widened a little.

Meng Sian could not clearly explain why there were so many houses in the town, yet he insisted on knocking on this particular one. Later, he reflected on it many times but could not find an accurate answer. Perhaps it was the enchanting fragrance of the unknown flowers peeking out from the white wall, or perhaps it was the sound of a wind chime woven from hemp rope, faintly ringing in the drizzling rain by the window with the gauzy curtains on the second floor... or perhaps it was an inexplicable impulse... perhaps it was the enchanting fragrance of the unknown flowers peeking out from the white wall, or perhaps it was the sound of a wind chime woven from hemp rope, faintly ringing in the drizzling rain by the window with the gauzy curtains on the second floor... or perhaps it was an inexplicable impulse...

After approximately ten minutes, Meng Snian returned the iPod to her. He observed her expression, which conveyed a subtlety that was difficult to articulate

Meng Sian, lost in thought about how many years it had been since he had seen such clear and bright eyes, heard the girl's voice. He took the cigarette butt out of his mouth and held it in his hand, unconsciously softening his tone: "I was passing by and wanted to borrow the restroom, is that alright?"

Cai Zi, upon seeing the three individuals looking over, immediately picked up the microphone and said: "We agree, we are willing to withdraw, and only Cheng Lan can sign."

After the violin followed the keyboardist, guitarist, and the drummer Cai to complete the final note, the entire audience erupted in cheers. Only then did Su Ge raise her gaze towards the audience, and to her surprise, it was a full house. Thinking back to their sparsely attended violin audition, she pouted, realizing that pop music indeed attracts younger children more.

Oh no, quickly get out of the way, it won't help if I keep trying to act cute.

In September, the arrival of early autumn rendered the sky tranquil and lofty, with even the skies of Beijing rarely displaying blue. Su Ge emerged from the airport, dragging a large suitcase and carrying her violin on her back as she made her way to the exit. Glancing around, she found the back-to-school season annoying, as the chairs were filled with people. She leaned her suitcase against the wall, turned around, and sat on the suitcase, starting a game while waiting for someone to pick her up

Gege walked down from upstairs and glanced at the watch on her wrist: "There is a bus in the town center, but the last bus has just left"

Jiang Ran was wearing a very ladylike dress and stepping in small high heels, looking down at her from a height. Perhaps out of politeness, she smiled gently at her and then said: "My friend is here to pick me up. Don't you have a car? Shall I take you back to school?"

"Are you afraid?" Gege whispered, "Look outside."

Jiang Ran smiled as she looked at the curious crowd: "It's nothing, really. There are just some parts in the arrangement that require a violin, and Cheng Lan and the others asked me to lend a hand."

Meng Snian: Please print it out, in duplicate, and send it back after signing.

I will not, but I am preparing to learn

Could you show me the score? Is it long?

My surname is Meng

"Traffic jam," Meng Snian said as he glanced around, "Is it possible to get through?"

... ...

Then everyone in the room watched as Meng Snian walked out, and after a short while, they saw him walk back in, take the phone from the table, and prepare to leave again, only to be stopped by Xiao Shu

Suge paused and turned to look at him; Cai Zi looked just like a little thug. If Suge had not guessed his intentions, she would have immediately called the police

Meng Sian asked: "Do you dare to go back by yourself?"

The interview on the second day was held in the auditorium of the East District of the school, starting at 8:00 AM. Su Ge wore a long skirt, tied her hair up, and left the house with her violin on her back. In fact, she had not prepared any specific pieces, thinking that she would just play whatever came to mind when she got on stage

Oh, what? Jiang Ran felt a bit anxious; she thought that every time she spoke with this Su Ge, it could infuriate her.

Well, actually it was because you kept talking while I was playing the game that got me killed, so I casually blocked you. I thought I would unblock you after I finished playing, but I ended up forgetting...

At this moment, Su Ge had already walked through the door. Hearing his question, he peeked out from the crack of the door, tilted his head, and replied: "No name"

Meng Sian helped Su Ge to sweep a bicycle, casually putting his phone into his pants pocket, and took out a pack of cigarettes, lighting one: "Su Ge, explain the matter of blocking me on WeChat."

The little girl was momentarily taken aback, then furrowed her brows and glared at him. She might have hoped to receive some comfort from him, but little did she know that this "Uncle Meng," who appeared to be upright, was actually quite wicked

After the performance, the auditorium was cleared. At this time, apart from a few security guards at the main entrance, there was no one else in the entire auditorium. The corridor was very quiet, and Su Ge leaned against the wall by the door, waiting for Meng Snian to come out

Su Ge said: I am lazy and I accept my fate! She then lightly coughed and said: "Uncle Meng, if I say that the WeChat incident was a slip of the hand, would you believe me?"

Meng Sian raised an eyebrow and said, "Almost there, but not quite. No."

He looked at Su Ge and the violin case behind her with bright eyes and asked, "Sister, where are you going?"

"Puchi—" Xiao Shu couldn't help but laugh out loud

Meng Snian took out a cigarette case from somewhere, and after pulling out a cigarette, he remembered that he had given his lighter to the woman he had flirted with on the highway. He tapped the cigarette case and looked up at her: "What’s your price?"

The drizzling rain continued endlessly, while people in other vehicles had begun to venture out into the rain for a stroll. Residents from the nearby town rushed over upon hearing the news to sell food and water. The highway, which had been quiet all afternoon, suddenly became lively in the evening

The highway is congested as if surrounded by zombies, so I will take the back roads, which might be a bit bumpy, " Gege said as she reached out to turn on the music

Meng Snian: Received a response

Go get it

After crossing a bridge and walking into the fields, the path, dampened by rainwater, was somewhat muddy. As he walked along the cobblestone road of the small town in his shiny leather shoes, he had already picked up a lot of annoying dirt. He ignored the nearby residents who, with their doors wide open, loudly inquired if he needed food and water, continuing along the bluestone path. Eventually, he arrived at a slightly larger house, the front door of which appeared to be very old; although worn, it was clean and polished. He raised his hand and gently knocked on the door. Eventually, he arrived at a slightly larger house, the front door of which appeared to be very old; although worn, it was clean and polished. He raised his hand and gently knocked on the door.

Meng Sian turned on all the lights in the car and said to her, "You have returned as well"

Meng Snian chuckled softly and then said, "There is."

"Grandpa, there is an uncle who wants to borrow the restroom," the girl said as she turned around and opened the door

As she entered, her gaze lowered, not looking at anyone. It was just a one-minute violin solo, and the piece she had just memorized was still fresh in her mind

Hualing was the first to see Su Ge. She was holding a tissue to wipe her hands, having just come out of the restroom. Upon seeing Su Ge standing at the door, she immediately walked over with a smile and said, "Why aren't you going in, little sister?"

That is not a big deal; I can tell Grandpa that I am going to a classmate's house to play. When I return tomorrow, he might just break my legs or something like that. Gege said seriously while holding onto the handrail of the stairs

It was only when Meng Snian sat in the yellow two-seater Smart car of the young lady that he realized he had seemingly been mocked by this little girl moments ago

Meng Sian: The company address is on the business card

... ...

When Su Ge arrived at the East District Auditorium, he felt as if it were a different world compared to the West District Auditorium. Jiang Ran was performing on stage, fully immersed in the music, the sound of the piano resonating beautifully, while the audience below listened quietly.

Eat. Su Ge looked at the road and continued to walk forward

The entire band probably did not expect the performance to be so successful

That, Meng ... ...

Suge chose to speak the truth, and after finishing, he blinked his eyes at him as if asking, "Can I leave this time?"

The requirements are still so high

Su Ge brushed past Jiang Ran, who was coming down.

Meng Snian reached out and threw the cigarette to the ground, then stepped on it to extinguish it. He did not want to speak to her any longer and disdainfully said, "You should leave quickly."

"Suge's phone is out of battery, let me help her scan the QR code for the bicycle at the door," Meng Snian replied while walking outside

"Women." Xiao Shu assumed the demeanor of someone with experience

When Xiao Shu was a producer, numerous bestselling albums were produced under his hand, making him a representative figure of the highest level in the industry. He took the initiative to propose taking on an apprentice, which caused quite a stir. That so-called "apprentice" even thought that Xiao Shu wanted to take him as a master, leaving Xiao Shu in a state of both laughter and tears as he turned to Meng Sian and said, "It is indeed difficult to handle"

The cool breeze blew gently, and the small town was so quiet that there was not a sound to be heard. A few flying insects circled around the light bulb by the Su family's gate. Su Ge sat in the spacious back seat of the business car, glanced at the person standing by the car, and then looked at his watch. It was midnight, and this person had actually pulled her out again after she had entered the house. Moreover, he remained silent while pulling her out, listening to her iPod as if he had not finished yet.

Meng Sian tapped the lighter in his hand with his fingertips, the one she had given him that day. He glanced at her from the corner of his eye and said, "Don't you smoke either? Otherwise, why would you carry a lighter around? Are you always ready to start a fire and cook on the spot?"

I have seen it once

This violin solo belongs to me

Jiang Ran furrowed her brows and said, "What do you mean?"

Su Ge finished packing his violin and walked outside with it on his back: "I should also ask the team leader for a leave of absence, as I have a meeting with the president of Qiantang Music tomorrow"

Meng Snian: I still need your bank account number

Suge walked up to Meng Snian and handed him the contract. Meng Snian took it and casually flipped through it.

What do you think

The sky outside is overcast, and a light rain is falling gently. The highway is filled with cars, quietly waiting in the rain. It seems that their patience has been exhausted, as the drivers are too lazy even to honk their horns.

Yes, the arrangement included a violin solo, so we found a student from the orchestral department to help us. Cai Zi did not elaborate further

As Meng Sian opened the door, she saw the person by the door. Today, she had her hair tied up, unlike that day when it was braided, nor was it let down. Her small face was fair and unadorned, her lips painted with lipstick, making her strikingly dark and shining eyes even more prominent

Suge lowered his head and let out a soft "oh", continuing to sit there in boredom

She exited the game, opened WeChat, found the name of Meng Sinian, and blocked him

Perhaps because he suddenly stopped performing any concerts five years ago and unexpectedly became the head of a music company, the piano pieces he played have become rare editions and have also become classics

Is it far from here to Shaxi? Meng Snian directly ignored the girl's word "uncle".

If he had not seen someone holding instant noodles and bottled water upon his arrival, he would have doubted whether he had traveled through time, perhaps he had inadvertently arrived at Mr. Wuliu's Peach Blossom Spring.

Hualing's smile is beautiful, with an indescribable charm at the corners of her eyes, exuding warmth and lacking the airs of a big star. Su Ge responded with a smile: "Wait until they finish speaking"

Uncle Meng was a bit cool today, unlike the gentle patience of that evening. Su Ge knew he was in the wrong, let out an "oh," took the violin case, and walked out.

The elderly man rose and said: "I still have work to do at hand, you can sit and rest for now, no need to be polite. It is fine to return once the road is clear."

After a moment of silence, amidst Meng Snian's brief chuckle, the entire audience erupted in laughter

Suge glanced around at the band members, all wearing troubled expressions, and softly said: "Perhaps you could be a bit more optimistic"

Cai Ziyi followed her closely, his words flowing smoothly: "Well, I know this might be asking too much, but could you save a life? We just need you to help us with a tune, it won't take long."

Jiang Ran took a deep breath due to nervousness, while Su Ge covered his mouth and yawned

Su Ge turned around and found that the other members of the band had not left yet, and they were all staring at her in unison. Especially Cai Zi, who was grinning widely as if he wanted to show all his teeth, looking at her with the gaze of someone who had found a lifesaver

Meng Snian, holding a cigarette butt, walked up the stairs to the auditorium and, with remarkable decorum, tossed the small cigarette butt into the trash can beside the auditorium's entrance. Only when he looked up did he notice Xiao Shu. He flicked his fingers and asked Xiao Shu, "Old Xiao, do you know what is the most terrifying thing in the world?"

Everyone looked as if to say, "You really know how to joke," today’s performance seemed to have undergone considerable practice

Suge returned and stood beside Cai Zi, staring wide-eyed at Meng Snian: "What happened, Uncle Meng?"

On a crisp autumn day with a clear sky, the midday sun was blinding. Su Ge walked out of the auditorium under the sun and unexpectedly encountered Jiang Ran at the entrance. She was heavily made up, wearing a shirt, a short skirt, and high heels, looking meticulously dressed. A red-haired boy beside her was pulling her along, speaking urgently about something.

That evening, while Su Ge was applying her facial mask, she received a call from Teacher Guo. Teacher Guo insisted that she must clear her schedule for the next day, as the Beijing Symphony Orchestra was coming to recruit, specifically looking for a violinist. Before hanging up, he reminded her several times to prepare well.

Meng Sian sat back in his chair with his legs crossed, gazing at the undulating mountains in the distance: "Just wait a moment."

One minute later

When Cai Zi was drenched in sweat, carrying a hamburger and a cup of orange juice back, Su Ge had already memorized the score, and then she sat down in a chair to eat.

Are you an adult

Of course

Her long, jet-black hair was braided into two plaits resting on her shoulders, with bangs curling delicately over her brows. The girl tilted her head as she peered at him from behind the open door, her round pupils resembling the eyes of a kitten in the night, shining with an unusual brightness

The moment he heard this sentence, a look of surprise flashed across Meng Snian's face. He looked at her in disbelief, and after a moment, handed his coat to the driver behind him, strode to the door, and extended his hand: "Come, Gege, let's talk."

Suge carried his violin down the stairs, and as he passed by them, he heard the red-haired boy say: "You can't just leave us hanging like this. We prepared for this opportunity with a vacation, it's extremely, extremely important"

Gege chuckled twice and said, "I have indeed heard that celebrities buy insurance for their hands and feet worth millions."

Sui Sui smiled and said: "You have more than Jiang Ran's cattle, that's good, my dear. " After saying this, she sighed, "The president of Qiantang? That must be Meng Sian. Ha, that's not acceptable, too fake, no one would believe it.

The only one whose popularity surpasses that of celebrities is Qiantang. " Hualing smiled helplessly and shook her head, "The members of her band don't even call her by name here, they just directly address her as President Meng.

The tourism industry in Shaxi Ancient Town has been thriving tremendously over the past two years. As long as one has a property, making a slight renovation and opening an inn is a surefire profitable venture. Gege followed Meng Sian into the inn, which resembled a small tavern on the first floor. A singer was strumming a guitar and humming a tune, while some patrons, seeking to drown their sorrows, engaged in hushed conversations in small groups.

"Come back." The speaker is Meng Snian

Upon arriving at Shaxi, it was just past 8 o'clock, the time when the place was bustling with activity. After passing through the busy downtown area, Gege followed the navigation to deliver him to the entrance of an inn. Meng Snian got out of the car holding his suit jacket: "Do you want to come down with me?"

Sui Sui was taken aback for a moment, then she began to scream. Su Ge rubbed his ears and calmed her down with a single sentence: "Jiang Ran has been taken away."

Suge: "... ..."

He turned around and asked, "What happened?"

"Xiao Shu, if you speak again, I will deduct your salary," Meng Si Nian suddenly said

Cheng Lan turned sideways to look at her, and after a moment, seemingly with deep meaning, let out a soft "Oh," then said, "That day at the airport, didn't you say you didn't know?" Su Ge widened her eyes and looked at him; he seemed quite pleased with her reaction, the corner of his mouth slightly lifting in the shadow under the brim of his hat, "I heard it from Jiang Ran."

As Meng Snian reached the doorway, he glanced at him and said, "Children should not be spoiled." He then closed the door

Meng Sian chuckled softly, turned to glance at her smart car, and suddenly asked: "Gege, what is the name of the violin piece you have in your car?"

"I said, Young Master Meng, how can we let this little genius ride his bike home by himself? You must drive him back." Xiao Shu immediately said

I have diarrhea, teacher!

Meng Sian: Hmm

The previously mild-mannered and taciturn Meng Snian was undoubtedly putting on an act

Hello, Su Ge, sophomore in the orchestral department, you have come of age. Su Ge greeted succinctly and directly walked over to the music stand, bending down to place the violin properly.

Gege Jixiang: 1989? I originally thought you were born in the 1990s, but it turns out you are an uncle from the 1980s

Indeed, Jiang Ran suddenly had an urgent matter, and Su Ge was someone I casually brought along from the road. Cai Zi nodded in agreement, looking somewhat proud, as if to say, "Look how impressive the person I brought is"

"Uncle, did you call me?" There was a hint of surprise in her question

"Drive for two hours," she said

I understand, but we do not need anyone else; we will provide you with a better and more professional band. "Hua Ling's makeup was exquisite, her face adorned with a proper smile, 'Just sign yourself, think about it.'"

The band members looked at Su Ge in surprise, and Su Ge smiled and said, "Well, I think so too"

Before he could finish speaking, Su Ge jumped out of the car, took out a lighter from his pocket, and waved it in front of him: "50,000, deal, and a lighter is included as a bonus"

Suge placed the orange juice on the table: "Do you believe that I am sent by heaven to save you?"

Then, Cheng Lan took the stage without saying anything

No, it is in my hands. It has just become unrecognizable.

What is written above is "Blue Band + Violinist Jiang Ran"? Meng Sian held the program list, looking down at it.

When Su Ge followed Cheng Lan into the preparation area of the Blue band, the keyboardist and guitarist's mouths formed an 'O' shape

Meng Snian stood up to express his gratitude. Perhaps it was the simplicity of the small town, as the grandfather and grandson had no guard against him at all. They were generous and natural in their demeanor, which made him feel very comfortable. After watching the old man leave, he looked up at the upper floor. The sound of running had ceased, and only the faintest humming could still be heard, lingering as if it were barely there.

It seems that there is still no consensus on whether to sign an individual or a group

When Jiang Ran called her, she had just been killed for the eighth time in the game, and her teammates were already cursing. Su Ge sent a message, deliberately acting cute: "Wuwuwu—I'm not very good at this!" Then she slowly lifted her head: "What a coincidence."

Meng Snian curled the corner of his mouth and let out a barely audible laugh: "I will return in half an hour and go back with you."

Cheng Lan walked over, standing next to Cai Zi, who was stunned by the sudden arrival of happiness. Without mentioning the matter of the score, she simply asked: "How long have you prepared for this violin audition? A few years?"

"Do you think I am blind?" Su Ge said while walking towards the dormitory

From noon until evening, the vehicles in front showed no signs of movement, and the cars behind had already been stuck for several hundred meters. We have now reached a point where there is no way to advance or retreat.

"Aren't you going for the interview?" he asked hesitantly, pointing to the large door of the auditorium behind her.

Meng Sian glanced at her and handed over the lighter in his hand. She took it but did not move, and spoke again: "I feel like I have seen you before"

Meng Snian turned his head to look at her, after a moment, he decided not to hold it against her: "What’s wrong?"

After the orchestra rehearsal that day, while others were packing up their instruments, Jiang Ran directly bypassed everyone to find the conductor and said in a voice that was neither too loud nor too soft, but clear enough to be heard: "Conductor, do we have rehearsal tomorrow? I would like to request a leave of absence, as Cheng Lan's band has an audition and they need my assistance."

Meng Snian threw the cigarette he was holding into the trash can by the door, raised an eyebrow upon hearing her words, "Uncle?"

At the foot of the southwestern mountains, there is a small town with girls who resemble the delicate and graceful figures of the Jiangnan region during the Republic of China era

This girl, the particularly difficult recluse that Young Master Meng mentioned. Su Ge, I am Xiao Shu, the music director of Qiantang. Are you interested in... becoming my apprentice

"The girl plays the violin really well," Hualing, who had been silent, suddenly spoke up. She smiled at Su Ge and said, "She is also beautiful, isn't she, boss?"

"Perhaps I am even more impressive than a celebrity?" He was not someone who enjoyed talking to strangers, nor did he like to share about himself. However, this little girl made him speak a few more words.

Being too harsh on children can easily leave an indelible shadow on their hearts. Su Ge is beating around the bush and not getting to the point.

Meng Sannian paused his fingers that were unbuttoning his shirt cuffs, and after a while, he said, "Miss Gege, I think I need to remind you that as a novice, this speed is a bit excessive."

Cai turned back to look at him and anxiously said, "If she leaves, what are we going to do?"

After Su Ge finished speaking, her grandfather's voice came from the courtyard: "Is Ge Ge back?"

Everyone looked at each other in confusion. Xiao Shu coughed and suddenly asked into the microphone: "Suge, when will you remove Meng Sian from your WeChat blacklist?"

She had just parked her car when she was startled by an exclamation: "Oh my, isn't this our little darling Gege?"

The arrangement of the song "Blue" is very interesting, combining pop music with traditional music. After the intense electronic music, there is a section of violin music, followed by a slower rhythm before returning to electronic music. Cai Zi said that at that time, the whole audience would be ecstatic, and they had expected it to be like that... As a result, it did turn out that way.

The old man said, "The little girl is mischievous and always restless," and called out to the upstairs, "Gege, bring a towel for this gentleman."

Su Ge said "okay" and then looked at Meng Sannian, saying "Then I'll leave."

Meng Si ignored him and asked Su Ge: "Where is the contract?"

Cai Zi, seeing that they did not believe, immediately said: "Really, really, she directly had me coax her on the way to lunch, looked at the score for half an hour, and did not practice even once before going on stage"

As expected, there is a large tree of unknown name standing by the southern wall in the quaint and antique courtyard, with vibrant red flowers blooming among the green leaves. Various flowers and plants are piled under the tree, and the flower pots are also in a variety of colors, looking quite rare compared to those sold in the market

Yes

Jiang Ran still wanted to say something, but Su Ge didn't give her the chance. Without even looking at Jiang Ran, Su Ge walked past her and out of the backstage.

Meng Sannian discovered that the night falls very late here. On such rainy days, the road can still be seen clearly approaching 7 o'clock. But as the rain gradually stops, darkness descends. Under the dim sky, the mountains undulate in the distance, vague and distant, with a sense of eternity.

It can be said that this is a very special performance. A beautiful little girl, whose origins are unknown, has stolen the spotlight. The two prominent figures from Qiantang, who are usually sparing with their words, not only became more talkative but also conveyed a significant amount of information in each of their statements

The young man took a towel and wiped his hands, then called someone over to watch.

"No need," said Gege's voice, which sounded even more pleasant amidst the music, "I just got my driver's license and now I'm practicing driving."

Meng Siniann is very safe: "Picked up a child on the road, listening to her babbling."

Cheng Lan and the others: "..."

She yawned and muttered, "I composed and played it myself, but it doesn't have a name yet."

Su Ge had not yet reacted to the phrase "a master beyond the world". Seeing everyone looking at him, he casually replied, "Who worships whom?"

When Meng Sannian came out of the bathroom, there was already an old man with white hair sitting on the solid wood bench in the spacious living room. He looked very old, but his eyes were sharp and bright. He poured a cup of tea from the purple clay teapot and pointed to the table when he saw Meng Sannian come out, saying, "Tissues."

Uncle Meng, it is not good to litter

This is the second time today that someone has said he looks familiar, and he never knew that he had become famous even in a remote small town in the southwest: "Hurrying to visit the grave."

Mr. Meng, it was actually a last-minute change to Su Ge, and we didn't have time to change the name

Meng Sian turned to Gege and said, "The restroom is on the second floor"

Suge glanced at the violin case standing by the chair, then looked at the room full of people staring at him: "I will come back in a moment"

Jiang Ran leaned against the workbench and, seeing her come down from the stage, straightforwardly asked: "How did you play my piece? How could you?"

"I wasn't prepared." Su Ge glanced back at the main entrance of the auditorium, thinking that he had just made it back in time, "Let's go with the flow."

At the bottom of the auditorium stairs, Cheng Lan wore a black baseball cap, standing with his hands in his pockets among the students coming and going. The sunlight was blocked by his cap, making his expression unclear in the shadow.

"Face." Su Ge turned his head to glance at him, "But I am hungry."

"Is this piece considered high quality?" Su Ge asked again

What is the market price? asked Su Ge

"Is Jiang Ran even more unreliable?" Cheng Lan suddenly said

Meng Snian and Hua Ling turned their heads to look at him

Meng Snian felt that such a dreadful rainy night was not as unpleasant as it seemed; in fact, it appeared to carry a hint of comfort.

Jiang Ran's expression fluctuated under the dim lights of the backstage, and Su Ge did not examine it closely, but instinctively felt that it should be one of seriousness.

a pretty cool kid

The driver of a black Sprinter van opened the door and stepped out, donning a raincoat as he approached to knock on the door of a tour bus, loudly inquiring about the situation ahead to the ticket seller.

"I’m sorry, I need to go in. Please tell Cheng Lan I apologize." Jiang Ran remained unfazed, her tone becoming somewhat firm. After speaking, she struggled to free her arm but could not, and then raised her voice to shout, "Let go of me."

The girl walking in front slightly turned her head and said to him: "Don't step on my little grass."

Moments later, within less than a minute, everyone in the room saw the little girl return. She opened a crack in the door, peeked in, and beckoned to President Meng Sian of Qiantang, saying: "Come here for a moment"

Suge hung up the phone and sighed: "I am too busy; my meeting with Meng Snian has to be postponed again"

"You can memorize it without saying a word." Su Ge sighed and looked up at the guitarist in silence

The woman took the initiative to speak: "Sir, may I borrow a light?"

"What are you asking for? All the violinists in the school are here!" The red-haired boy seemed to be on the verge of tears, "Besides, even if we find a newcomer, they won't be able to memorize the score in time."

Mr. Meng? The young man looked at the person in front of him with surprise, noticing the suit jacket draped over the arms of the man in the white shirt, which was indeed his usual attire. After the initial surprise, he quickly glanced at his watch and said, I thought you wouldn't be coming today

Xiao Shu laughed out loud again

Meng Snian: Please send the contract over