Chapter 196 In Spring

"Sister, let me join you. I know where there are delicious and fun places."

Faced with cousin Li Rui's request, Yang Xiao and Luo Yao felt indifferent.

He nodded and agreed.

As a senior high school student, Li Rui had just finished her remedial classes these few days. Now that she had some free time and was curious about Yang Xiao, she naturally wanted to follow Luo Yao to find out what was going on.

Seeing this, Liu Xiaoli felt more relieved.

She took out her wallet from her bag and drew out eight red suns for Li Rui.

"You are the host, and your cousin and her classmates are the guests. You will take them to eat something delicious later."

"Okay, I promise to complete the task."

Li Rui took it happily.

She knew that her mother was being generous now because of Luo Yao.

But how could a meal cost 800 yuan? The remaining money would be hers.

Liu Xiaoli nodded and watched the three of them walk away.

Then she took out her cell phone and dialed a number.

Toot. Toot.
"Hey?"

The voice of Luo Yao's mother, Liu Xiaolan, came from the other end of the phone.

Liu Xiaoli asked with a somewhat excited and playful tone, "Hey, sister, are you off work?"

"It's almost time. Is Yaoyao used to staying at your place?"

"What's there to be uncomfortable with? I called you because I want to tell you something about our Yaoyao."

"What's wrong with Yaoyao?"

"Maybe I know why she suddenly decided not to come to Yenching University."

"Oh?"

The afterglow of the setting sun falls on my body.

Yang Xiao and the other two were strolling on the streets of Yanjing.

I don’t know why, but the fast pace of this city hits me in the face.

There was a traffic jam on the side, and horns urging people to start would sound from time to time.

The pedestrians' gloomy expressions and slightly hurried footsteps seemed as if they had pressed the 1.25x acceleration key.

Li Rui has long been accustomed to it, or perhaps she doesn't understand these things at her age.

I excitedly asked them whether they wanted to eat roast duck.

Or go eat at a newly opened American barbecue restaurant?
He even had a sense of humor and recommended Yang Xiao and Luo Yao to try their delicacy - douzhi.

Yang Xiao said it was so authentic that he decided not to try it.

Finally, we decided to go to a so-called century-old restaurant - Quanjude.

I don’t know if it’s because today is the weekend.

We even have to queue.

Yang Xiao stepped forward and took a handwritten number, then waited patiently outside.

There were many people waiting for their number to be called.

Among them are several boys and girls with slightly exaggerated hairstyles and colors, and their outfits are also very eye-catching.

Some wore sleeveless leather jackets and had rings of bells hanging from their bodies.

Some wear earrings and have tattoos on their bodies.

It's like the style of Shamatte, but more bold and trendy.

One of them was wearing a white T-shirt with four large ink-splashed characters on the back - Spirited Youth.

Li Rui couldn't help but look at them a few more times and whispered to Luo Yao:

"That's so cool. When I graduate from high school, I'm going to get my hair permed and join the Spirited Away group."

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Yang Xiao also didn't expect that the culture of the spirited teenagers would actually influence the young people in Yanjing.

"It's not that spiritual youth must have an exaggerated appearance. Ordinary people can also be spiritual youths."

"Tsk, you don't understand, but this is the trend, visual kei, you know?"

Upon hearing this, Li Rui looked at Yang Xiao with disdain, as if she was looking at a bumpkin.

"If they were dressed like this in the past, they would definitely be laughed at if they appeared on the street, but now stars like Benxi and Xu Liang are all following the visual style. Except for the 'little fresh' school who look down on it, it has become a recognized trend."

Yang Xiao was surprised and asked: "Who told you that they took this path?"

"I'm a die-hard fan of Benxi, don't I know that?"

"What about Shamatte?"

"Hmm? Aren't Shamatte a branch of Spiritual Boys? But they don't have much substance. Right now, Spiritual Boys are still the most popular."

Li Rui frowned, looking somewhat speechless, "Brother, you are only one year older than me, right? Do you use the Internet? How come you don't know anything?"

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Damn, I’m looked down upon.

Yang Xiao had not expected that the Spirited Teenagers would be so popular in society now, directly replacing the Shamatte style, and truly liberating the visual style.

He really wanted to tell Li Rui in front of him that these were all things he created.

But I guess she will give me the cold shoulder again.

Luo Yao pursed her lips and looked at Yang Xiao with amusement.

She pays more attention to Yang Xiao's updates than anyone else, and Yang Xiao even shares some things with her in advance.

She didn't expect Yang Xiao to be humiliated here, which she found quite interesting.

"By the way, cousin, I think you have the potential to become an internet celebrity. I think you are prettier than the popular [Sister Yue]. Many people are imitating her hairstyle now. It's not exaggerated and has a fresh feel."

"Do you like her?" Luo Yao asked.

"well enough."

Luo Yao changed the subject and looked at Yang Xiao: "Do you like it?"

"Huh? Uh"

Yang Xiao was stunned. Why did they involve me?

Damn it, it turns into a life-threatening question if I’m not careful.

Smelling a hint of jealousy, Yang Xiao quickly said, "I don't really like these fancy things."

"Oh? Really? I was planning to give it a try."

Luo Yao looked at Yang Xiao meaningfully and said, "What a pity."

"Well, I suggest you don't try it. There's no need. This is the best looking one right now."

"Tsk, cousin, don't listen to him. He doesn't understand anything and has no sense of aesthetics at all."

Li Rui didn't understand the deeper meaning of what Yang Xiao and Luo Yao said.

Instead, I just think Yang Xiao is a country bumpkin.

"Well, he really doesn't understand anything."

Luo Yao looked at him being humiliated and agreed with a smile.

"No. 327. No. 327."

"Okay, it's our turn."

Yang Xiao looked at No. 327 in his hand and stopped arguing about it, deciding to enjoy the food.

Things in Yanjing are indeed expensive.

The three of them ate more than four hundred yuan.

In between meals, Yang Xiao paid the bill by himself, which made Li Rui look at him with admiration.

I think this guy who is "suspected to be my cousin's boyfriend" is a bit unfashionable, but he is not completely useless.

At least he has good eyesight when it comes to taking the initiative to pay the bill.

Could he be a rich second-generation from Lincheng?

After dinner, it was still early, not even six o'clock.

Li Rui suggested: "Sister, my best friend said that a bar has opened in Sanlitun. I heard that there is a resident band. Let's go and have some fun. My mom gave me this 800 yuan."

"Just keep the money and spend it slowly. Spend as much as you have."

Luo Yao shook her head and refused. "Go and play with your bestie. We are going to visit Yanjing University."

"What's so good about that place? It's so boring."

Li Rui shook her head. "Well, I won't disturb your world of two, but we have to go back together later."

"Ah."

Although Li Rui was not sure whether the two were in a boyfriend-girlfriend relationship, she was certain that they were definitely not just ordinary friends.

Maybe he felt that Yang Xiao was a bit boring.

In addition, her best friend had an appointment, and she didn't want to continue to be a light bulb between the two of them.

I hailed a taxi on the side of the road and left happily.

Yang Xiao also called a car and soon arrived at the east gate of Yenching University.

Maybe it’s because school is about to start.

The security guard at the door saw that the two of them looked like students, so he let them in without asking any further questions.

Yang Xiao and Luo Yao strolled leisurely around the school, walking from the stone boat to the edge of Weiming Lake.

After walking for about half an hour, the two found a stone platform and sat side by side.

At this time, the sky gradually darkened and the street lights came on.

Rested for about ten minutes.

Yang Xiao looked at the Boya Tower opposite and said softly: "Perhaps it would be better for you to choose to come here."

"Now that I've been here, I have no regrets."

Luo Yao smiled and shook her head at Yang Xiao, with a hint of nonchalantness.

However, Yang Xiao knew that no matter what, the girl's choice had more or less sacrificed something in her heart.

And this is actually all related to him.

The evening breeze blew by the lake, and Yang Xiao glanced sideways at the smiling girl beside him, and was actually in a trance for a moment.

"What are you staring at me for?"

"Because it looks good."

Hearing this, Luo Yao blushed and said nothing.

"You know, one of the saddest things in life is that those who have created beautiful memories for you may only live in your memories."

Yang Xiao stared at her again, from his eyebrows to the corners of his mouth, trying hard to break the sense of unreality in his heart.

"But I seem to be very lucky. I still have the opportunity to create new and beautiful memories again."

Luo Yao's face turned redder and she stood up. "Let's go, I still want to go to see Shi Tiesheng's Ditan Park."

"Sit for a while~"

"No, the park may be closed."

"Anyway, I have no strength left, unless you give me a hand."

Luo Yao looked at Yang Xiao's arm stretched in the air with some annoyance, and tried to drag him with both hands.

Unexpectedly, after Yang Xiao stood up, he held her hand tightly.

Luo Yao was somewhat unable to withstand Yang Xiao's scoundrel tactics, which were like beating the snake with a stick.

I struggled a little, but it was no use, so I just let him go.

Some things no longer need to be said.

On the rooftop of the apartment in Huicheng.

The flowerbed paths of Lincheng No. 1 Middle School and the streets and alleys where people go to and from school.

In those sunny days when the two of them walked side by side, she had already accepted Yang Xiao's many silent confessions.

The two walked out of the west gate of Yenching University hand in hand.

After walking 800 meters, we arrived at Ditan Park.

The reason Luo Yao wanted to come here for a visit was because of a writer she liked.

Shi Tiesheng.

Luo Yao murmured softly: "I wonder what the Ditan Temple was like before."

Yang Xiao smiled and said, "Shi Tiesheng certainly wouldn't have expected that they would charge two yuan for the ticket."

The Ditan Park described by Shi Tiesheng was in a dilapidated state.

Today, after artificial decoration and restoration, every blade of grass and every tree in the Ditan Park no longer looks the same as it did in his paintings.

This place has a very special feeling for this great writer.

Whether escaping from the world or sitting in meditation, Shi Tiesheng spent most of the second half of his life here.

It is now half past seven, and there seems to be a last glimmer of light in the summer sky.

They did not come here specifically to commemorate Shi Tiesheng.

What I feel more is the appreciation of the literary emotions in his books.

Because as Shi Tiesheng himself said - I am no longer in Ditan, but Ditan is still with me.

Everyone has his or her own "Altar of Earth" in his or her heart.

The two of them strolled in the park until half past eight, and only when it was completely dark did they stroll out.

During this period, Li Rui called Luo Yao several times.

Let her bring Yang Xiao over to play, and they can play until about ten o'clock and then go home together.

At this time, the two of them walked and stopped on the unfamiliar streets for another half an hour.

Unable to resist Li Rui's invitation, I decided to go over and take a look.

Ten minutes later, they took a taxi to a livehouse called Mengye.

Li Rui came to the gatehouse in advance and waited for the two of them.

"Cousin, here!"

"How long do you plan to play?"

"How about playing for another hour, half past ten?"

On weekdays, Liu Xiaoli required her to go home at 8:30 at the latest.

Now, relying on Luo Yao as a shield, she would like to take this opportunity to stay outside for a while longer and beg Luo Yao.

Seeing that Yang Xiao had no objection, Luo Yao nodded and agreed.

Li Rui had a delighted look on her face, and finally led them to their booth amidst the loud music.

There were two girls and one boy in the booth, all of whom were Li Rui's classmates.

Yang Xiao said "Hello" to them.

The three of them knew about this situation before Li Rui left.

He replied with the same hello, but with a casual expression, and didn't say anything else.

But when I saw Luo Yao for the first time, I was a little surprised.

Both girls were somewhat amazed by Luo Yao's looks, and were secretly annoyed that Li Rui had called such a beauty over, which somewhat stole the limelight.

The boy who was alone couldn't help but look at Luo Yao again, and finally looked at Yang Xiao with some confusion.

Seems curious about the relationship between the two of them.

Came in holding hands?

This guy has something.

Yang Xiao didn't care about this kind of look.

It was the first time that strangers met, and since they were natives of Yanjing, it was normal for them to be a little indifferent to outsiders like them.

Even if one knows a little about the ways of the world, he probably lacks it.

After all, you may only meet some people once in your life.

If it were him, he wouldn't be that enthusiastic either.

There were cans of beer on the table, but neither Yang Xiao nor Luo Yao had any desire to drink.

Instead, I ordered two glasses of boiled water from the waiter.

"No way, brother, my sister doesn't drink, and you don't drink either."

Yang Xiao waved his hand: "I can't drink even a little."

It’s not that he can’t drink.

I don't want to drink with these little brats.

However, his words drew contemptuous looks from everyone.

"How can this guy be so stupid? He can't even drink. How did he get your sister?"

"I don't know. If you ask me, who should I ask?"

"He looks pretty average, why does your sister like him?"

"I'm a little confused too."

"He's not that handsome, is he rich?"

"It's possible."

"I won't become your brother-in-law in the future, will I?"

"I won't scream anyway."

Taking advantage of the noisy environment, several of Li Rui's friends covered their mouths and gossiped about Yang Xiao.

Yang Xiao couldn't hear anything either and just thought they were chatting.

The decoration of this bar is very luxurious, and the sound equipment and other items are also expensive.

Hearing that the 300ml can of beer on the table cost forty yuan, he couldn't help but smacking his lips.

This consumption is worthy of the imperial capital.

However, the singer on the stage also has a background.

I heard it's only been open for two or three days.

Today’s guest is Xu Ri Yang Gang, who appeared on the Spring Festival Gala last year.

I don’t know how much the boss spent to invite them.

The two of them are singing their famous songs.

"In the spring".

The original singer of this song is Wang Banbijiangshan Pikufeng.

It was once popular.

But after their grassroots cover, it became popular again.

[If one day, I leave quietly]

[Please bury me in this spring]

[Although I only have fantasies about love]

[In the morning and at night in the wind]

[Singing the ballad that no one asks about]

A hoarse and powerful singing voice was heard.

Yang Xiao felt a little emotional when listening to the lyrics of this song.

In this song, only the two of them sang it with a flavor that Wang Feng didn't have.

It represents the sadness, hardship, confusion, and stubborn desire for life of the lower-class workers in Beijing.

The main theme these days is to explore the grassroots culture.

"The Nameless Man" created by Yang Xiao at the end of last year also took advantage of this trend and quickly became a hit.

But Yang Xiao has never had any grassroots artists in this field under his banner.

Seeing the band Xu Ri Yang Gang on the stage gave him some ideas.

In the future, we can focus on discovering some potential players in the fields of film, television, and music, which is also a code that can easily attract traffic.

While listening to the song, Yang Xiao discussed with Luo Yao their travel route for tomorrow.

They still have a lot more places to go.

The Palace Museum, Badaling Great Wall, Old Summer Palace, etc.

Now that you are here, just be a tourist.

At this moment, the cell phone in Yang Xiao's pocket vibrated.

He took it out and saw that it was a call from Lin Wantong.

After pressing the answer button, he protected the phone with his hand.

"Hey?"

"You came to Yanjing?"

"how do you know?"

"You don't have to worry about it."

"Brother Yang Xiao, where are you? We want to come and play with you."

Suddenly, another clear female voice came from Lin Wantong's side.

"Xiaochen? Uh. Hey, Li Rui, what's this called?"

"Dream Night!"

"Oh Mengye knows, right? Okay, come on, hurry up, or I'll have to leave. I'll hang up first."

(End of this chapter)