klisemfg Chapter 588: The Fiery Summer of Youth
Chapter 588: The Fiery Summer of Youth
Beneath the brilliant starlight of the summer night, Jiang Xinyi embraced Zhou Yuwen on the sports field.After they parted, Zhou Yuwen looked at Jiang Xinyi before him. Her long hair was slightly lifted by the summer breeze, and her eyes were slightly red from crying.
Zhou Yuwen lowered his head first, then raised it again.
Yet he didn't know what to say.
At this time, the student holding the guitar was still over there singing 'South of Nanshan'.
His heart can no longer hold another home
Becoming a mute who only lies to himself
'South of Nanshan' could be considered a very good folk song, but overall it was relatively sorrowful. Even though the students on the sports field were still listening in intoxication, it did not fit Zhou Yuwen and Jiang Xinyi's current state of mind.
Coincidentally at this moment, Zhou Yuwen didn't know what to say either, so he could only smile and say, "I feel like this song doesn't fit the occasion. Graduation season shouldn't be this sad."
Jiang Xinyi wiped her tears. In truth, she also didn't know what to say, so she asked, "Then are you going to go up and sing a song?"
"Sing one for me."
Perhaps she thought of 'Fleet of Time', which Zhou Yuwen had written for Su Qing, or perhaps it was because she thought of 'Red Rose and White Rose', which Su Qing had sung before going abroad.
Regardless, in this season of parting, Jiang Xinyi suddenly remembered Zhou Yuwen's musical talent and wanted him to compose a song for her.
Zhou Yuwen said, "Don't say that, I really do want to write a song for you."
"It's just that if you suddenly ask me to sing right now, I wouldn't be able to."
"Zhou Yuwen?"
Actually, just now when Jiang Xinyi and Zhou Yuwen embraced, someone had already noticed the two of them. It was just that the lighting had been dark earlier, so no one paid much attention.
But looking closely now, Zhou Yuwen looked more and more familiar.
Finally, someone couldn't help but let out a loud shout.
After one person recognized Zhou Yuwen, the others immediately recognized him too.
Wasn't this Jinling's youngest billionaire?
Even though Zhou Yuwen wasn't from this school, his fame was enough to make him the center of attention even here. Soon, a large crowd gathered around them.
"Oh my god, it really is Zhou Yuwen!"
"Senior Sister Xinyi?"
"Senior Sister Xinyi, are you and Zhou Yuwen dating?"
"Did you guys get back together?"
Not many people knew about the love between Zhou Yuwen and Jiang Xinyi, but that didn't mean no one knew.
"Oh my god, family, guess who I just met! I actually ran into my idol, Zhou Yuwen!"
"He's the creator of 'Fleet of Time'. I sang that song on my stream before, do you guys remember?"
"Zhou Yuwen! You're my idol, can I get your signature?"
After Zhou Yuwen was exposed, not only did the students who were listening to the song gather around, but even the student holding the guitar and singing came over.
Of course, she didn't forget to point her phone camera at Zhou Yuwen to add some heat to her live stream.
There was more than one student live-streaming on the sports field at this time. Once the nearby people learned of Zhou Yuwen's grand name, they basically all turned their cameras over to leech off his popularity.
One person standing close held a pen and asked Zhou Yuwen for a signature, even wanting him to sign her skirt.
Zhou Yuwen looked at that snow-white pleated skirt and felt a bit too embarrassed to sign it. But after thinking about it, he eventually signed his name and offered some encouragement, "You sang well."
"You have to keep working hard."
"Yes! Definitely!"
Receiving Zhou Yuwen's encouragement, she appeared very happy. Then, after a moment of thought, she directly handed the guitar to Zhou Yuwen and smiled, "By the way! Zhou Yuwen! Could you sing a song for us?"
"Ah?" Zhou Yuwen blanked for a moment, not expecting her to suddenly make such a request.
The girl blinked and smiled, "Yes! You're my idol. I don't know how many times I've sung the songs you wrote! It's so rare to get this chance, could you sing one for us live? It's not just me who wants to hear it, we all want to hear it, right guys!?"
As she spoke, the little girl egged on the crowd behind her.
And they, fearing the world wouldn't plunge into chaos, shouted loudly, "Yes!"
Zhou Yuwen looked at the little girl holding up her phone and smiled, "Junior female student, you're being a bit..."
Just as Zhou Yuwen was about to say something, Jiang Xinyi suddenly grabbed his sleeve.
Zhou Yuwen looked back at Jiang Xinyi.
He saw Jiang Xinyi slightly tilt her head up and smile at him. She said, "Sing one! It's rare to get this chance, just consider it a favor for me."
Seeing Jiang Xinyi say this, and noting that the other students were indeed looking at him with expectation after learning he was Zhou Yuwen, Zhou Yuwen thought for a moment before finally asking the girl, "You haven't signed with a company yet, right?"
"Ah? I just stream casually, I haven't signed a contract."
Zhou Yuwen said, "I can sing this song, but you have to sign with Xianlin Media."
"If you agree, I'll sing."
"Uh... is this pies falling from the sky?! I can actually sign with Xianlin Media?" The girl's small face flushed red with excitement. She usually just live-streamed when she had free time. Relying on her decent looks, fashion sense, and ability to play the guitar, she had gained a few fans on campus.
Some people had indeed approached her about signing with a company.
But she always felt those things were unreliable, so she had always refused.
But now, Zhou Yuwen was actively inviting her to sign with Xianlin Media.
Of course, she couldn't ask for anything better.
At the very least, Zhou Yuwen wouldn't lie to her.
So without even thinking, she agreed immediately.
Right now, someone had spread the word that Zhou Yuwen was going to play the guitar and sing.
So more and more students were gathering. One must know, in the very beginning, Zhou Yuwen held the title of the number one talent of the Xianlin University Town, and the songs he wrote were sung across various universities.
Although these Jinling University students had heard of Zhou Yuwen's reputation, they had never seen what he actually looked like. Now that they finally had a chance to see his true face, they naturally wanted to see if he was as amazing as the legends said.
Now that the boast had been made, it was too late to take it back.
But to be honest, Zhou Yuwen really hadn't figured out what song to sing.
He just looked at the excited small faces across the sports field.
And the students taking photos with their phone flashlights turned on.
Zhou Yuwen thought for a moment, then eventually looked back at Jiang Xinyi and asked, "Haven't you always been envious that I wrote a song for Su Qing?"
"Then I'll give this song to you."
After saying this, Zhou Yuwen took the guitar and walked to where the person singing earlier had been. There was a plastic bench there, and Zhou Yuwen sat down on it.
Then he held the guitar and started testing the sound.
The sports field was a bit noisy at this moment.
Fortunately, the sound quality of this guitar was decent, so he only needed to tune a few strings.
Next, a relaxed and soothing intro rang out.
Carrying just a hint of melancholy.
In the summer night, the points of light from the gathered phone flashlights began to blur gradually.
After playing the intro, Zhou Yuwen looked at Jiang Xinyi.
He sang softly:
You accompanied me into the cicada-filled summer
Crossing the city's clamor
The singing voice still wanders
Your pomegranate-blossom eyes
Without your tenderness
Losing the laughter among the flowers
Time cannot be halted
The drifting clouds
Await
Without a doubt, the song 'Paper is Short, Love is Long' should be considered a generic pop song. Listening to it with the standards of future generations, it would be hard to call it a masterpiece, but one couldn't deny that this song truly dominated the entire summer of 2018.
The wind today was just right.
It was another year's graduation season.
From the moment he stepped onto the sports field, Zhou Yuwen felt an inexplicable familiarity.
That was why Zhou Yuwen thought of this song. Not only did he want to sing it, but he also felt that the current short video landscape needed a song like this.
Although the song was very ordinary, Zhou Yuwen's vocal skills were excellent. He sang very slowly, so everyone could clearly hear what he was singing, and these gorgeous yet simple lyrics quickly captivated these university students.
After finishing the first verse, Zhou Yuwen began to sing the second.
He sang while staring at Jiang Xinyi again.
It was as if he was expanding on her phrase, 'I miss you so much':
I really miss you so much, In every rainy season.
What you chose to forget, Is what I am most reluctant to part with.
Paper is short, but love is long, Unable to express so many ripples.
All of my stories are about you!
After this verse, Jiang Xinyi's eyes immediately began to blur.
Indeed, this song was sung for her. Zhou Yuwen had many stories, but Jiang Xinyi only had this one.
She really missed him so much.
From winter to summer.
What Zhou Yuwen chose to avoid.
Was what she found hardest to let go of.
Jiang Xinyi was 25 years old this year, yet she was a complete novice when it came to love. The only time her heart had felt ripples was because of Zhou Yuwen.
Jiang Xinyi still remembered how she would steal Zhou Yuwen's cucumbers to eat when she was working part-time at the courier station.
She also remembered how, every day after getting off work, Zhou Yuwen would take her wandering through streets and alleys to hunt for delicious food.
She remembered absolutely everything.
"How could I have fallen in love with him!"
"And decided to go home with him!"
"Giving up my all, my everything, it doesn't matter!"
"Paper is short, but love is long!"
"Unable to finish telling of our youth!"
"My story is still about you!"
Following the rhythm of the guitar, Zhou Yuwen's pitch climbed higher and higher. This song was meant for Jiang Xinyi, but it was also sung for these graduates.
Among the crowd listening to the song, there were already couples taking a stroll who were about to part ways. Now, hearing Zhou Yuwen's 'Paper is Short, Love is Long', their eyes suddenly grew moist.
Looking at their significant other beside them, they couldn't help but hold each other's hands even tighter.
They would probably forever remember this summer of 2015—the sports field with its gentle breeze, the clamorous city, and the campus echoing with cicadas.
The youth that could not be halted.
And those pomegranate-blossom eyes.
"I really miss you so much! In every rainy season!"
"What you chose to forget! Is what I am most reluctant to part with!"
"Paper is short, but love is long!"
"Unable to express so many words!"
"My story is still about you!"
The biggest advantage of this song was that it truly wasn't difficult. Basically, after hearing it once, everyone could sing along, and the entire song essentially revolved around repeating this single phrase.
By the time Zhou Yuwen sang it for the third time, the simple melody was familiar to everyone, and some couldn't resist singing along.
The first person opened their mouth, and a second person quickly followed.
Then a whole group of people began to chorus together.
Just this one lyric, sung over and over again.
Sung again and again.
The pitch grew higher and higher, and everyone shouted louder and louder. Some shouted until their faces flushed red and their necks strained.
Waving their phone flashlights in the crowd, amidst the wave after wave of voices, some people wiped away tears, while others secretly kissed at the back of the crowd.
The little girl holding up her phone to live-stream couldn't believe her eyes.
In the span of just one song.
The viewers in her live stream had unexpectedly soared to three thousand.
And it was still climbing.
They were all leaving comments: "Holy crap! It actually really is Zhou Yuwen!"
"Zhou Yuwen can actually sing! This song is so good!"
"What is the streamer's relationship to Zhou Yuwen?!"
"Zhou Yuwen, please debut!"
"Huh, why isn't Zhou Yuwen's account live-streaming?!"
The atmosphere on the Jinling University sports field today was incredibly good. Because Zhou Yuwen had started it, even after he had already left, everyone was reluctant to leave. They gathered together, singing 'Paper is Short, Love is Long' over and over again.
Someone who knew how to play the guitar provided the accompaniment.
Then once.
And again.
"One more time!"
They relied on their loud shouts to pour out their youth.
Ever since that night, the short video software was flooded with 'Paper is Short, Love is Long'.
It was June, right in the middle of graduation season.
Whether it was high school or university.
Everyone remembered this clamorous summer filled with cicadas.
Because this song was an original by Zhou Yuwen, whenever someone used it as background music, they had to pay him royalties. It was fine for his own software, but as for other people's software, even paying money didn't guarantee they could use it, so they all approached Zhou Yuwen one after another.
Of course, as for tonight.
Zhou Yuwen had long since taken Jiang Xinyi's hand and fled the crowd.
Honestly, the students here were far too enthusiastic.
Luckily, Zhou Yuwen ran fast. Even so, he had been spotted and was chased by a group of fanatic fans.
Therefore, Zhou Yuwen pulled Jiang Xinyi by the hand, running ahead.
While the people behind chased after them.
They chased, he fled.
After expending a great deal of effort, they finally evaded their pursuers.
Hiding behind the body of his Land Rover, both of them were so tired they were panting.
Jiang Xinyi's cheeks had grown a bit hot and flushed red.
Her chest beneath her base shirt was heaving up and down from the exercise.
Only at this moment did the two of them realize.
They were still holding hands.
They suddenly let go, but then felt the atmosphere turn slightly strange.
Zhou Yuwen pinned Jiang Xinyi in a wall-slam against the Land Rover.
He kissed Jiang Xinyi's lips once more.
Jiang Xinyi closed her eyes.
The two of them kissed very naturally.
Tonight, Jiang Xinyi did not go home.
However, neither of them truly knew where to go.
So they booked a room at a hotel near the school.
After all, the two of them had dated before, so they didn't feel bashful or embarrassed.
They took the room card and got on the elevator.
Before even entering the room, the two had already started kissing in front of the door.
At this moment, the door to the room next door opened.
A man wearing black-rimmed glasses walked out from inside.
Upon realizing someone was there, the two immediately paid attention to their public image.
But when they clearly saw the person who had arrived, they froze for a moment.
Staring at the two people kissing right in front of him.
You Changjin blanked.
"Teacher You,"
Zhou Yuwen felt somewhat awkward. He hadn't expected to run into You Changjin at a time like this.
However, before You Changjin even had time to speak.
The girl who walked out right behind You Changjin left everyone even more stunned.
"Teacher You, wait for me!" Under the watchful eyes of everyone present, Liu Yue grabbed You Changjin's arm.