Chapter 17: He definitely heard it

Yan Ning was puzzled.

“Dangdangdang——”

Xin Jing quickly handed over a flyer with a picture of a huge microphone.

"Music Club!"

Yan Ning was stunned for a moment, then heard Xin Jing continue happily:

"What a coincidence! I was shopping yesterday and ran into a senior from the music club who was printing flyers. I asked for one."

"Also, I heard from a senior that their club not only performs at various school parties, but they can also go out and participate in competitions. Oh, and in previous years, the band went to a music festival. They had amazing sound equipment, and they 'dive' into the crowd during the show. And the bonfire party at night... it was so lively!"

After Xin Jing finished sharing the information she had gathered, she came over and gently bumped Yan Ning's shoulder, encouraging him:

"I've already asked around. The music club is looking for two or three lead singers this year. Ningning, your singing is simply heavenly. If you go, you'll definitely be chosen!"

"When you perform, I'll be in the front row, holding a giant cheering banner, and be your number one fan!"

Yan Ning's ears burned with praise, and he shook his head, "It's not that exaggerated."

However, Yan Ning actually likes singing very much.

Moreover, according to her music teacher in the interest class before school, and her friends who occasionally heard her singing at school later -

She sings.

It’s indeed quite good.

For the music club.

Yan Ning felt a little moved when he heard it.

But no matter how tempted she was, the reality of the rehearsal time on the flyer quickly put an end to her unrealistic thoughts.

Three hours every weekend.

The amount will be increased depending on the situation before the performance.

And now, most of her weekends were occupied by cram schools, and Lin Xinci would never agree to her participating in such an activity that had nothing to do with studying...

Yan Ning suppressed the emotion in his eyes and handed the club flyer back. "If it takes up my weekend time, I'm afraid I can't go."

When Xin Jing heard this, she knew that it must be the problem with Yan Ning's family.

She thought for a moment and then said:

"At noon, the various clubs set up stalls downstairs. It seems they'll be there until lunch break. If they can't find any, we can go ask. Maybe the music club has other rehearsal times?"

Although he no longer had any hope, Yan Ning nodded after hearing what his friend said.

Had lunch at noon.

Yan Ning didn't rest either. After returning to his room, he lay on the bed and looked through his notes.

When the time was almost up, he came out of the room ten minutes earlier than usual.

Lin Xinci was in the kitchen, marinating chicken wings for dinner. She glanced at the clock and felt a little puzzled:

"You're up so early today? It's not even time for you to go to school yet."

Yan Ning went to get the schoolbag on the sofa and avoided the important question, "I have homework, I want to go a little early."

Lin Xinci didn't doubt it much.

To school.

Downstairs of the Grade 1 teaching building.

After school in the morning, when Yan Ning followed the crowd downstairs, he saw some seniors rushing over from the second and third year buildings, carrying large and small bags. It seemed that they were here to grab a seat.

Now, this open space is occupied by twenty or thirty stalls of various sizes, with banners and roll-up banners.

It was different from the previous times when the teaching building was empty.

With the school's permission, even though it was lunch break, there were more or less students gathered in front of each stall to learn about the club's situation.

Yan Ning and Xin Jing agreed to meet under the sycamore tree next to the bulletin board.

Yan Ning looked at it from a distance.

Sure enough, Xin Jing was waiting there, and was chatting happily with a short-haired girl next to her.

As soon as I saw Yan Ning coming.

Xin Jing waved excitedly, calling her over, then turned around and introduced the two people beside her:

"Ningning, this is Senior Du Ying from the Music Club."

"Senior, this is the Ningning I told you about. She sings really, really well!"

Yan Ning asked politely, "Hello, Senior Du Ying."

Du Ying smiled and said, "Don't be so polite. When you join the music club, everyone will call you by your first name. You can just call me Du Ying or Yingying."

Yan Ning nodded obediently.

Du Ying looked towards the stall and said:

"By the way, there are several people from our club over there. I'll take you to meet them one by one and recognize their faces."

This situation...

How come it seems like it was decided immediately?

According to the flyer, doesn't the music club still have to go through an audition process?

Seeing that Yan Ning was a little confused, Xin Jing blinked at her and explained:

"I just used my phone to show Senior Yingying the video from the rehearsal room."

That was when I was in junior high school, and the class was rehearsing for the chorus performance for the evening party.

Yan Ning sang two lines of solo, and Xin Jing secretly filmed them with her mobile phone.

Xin Jing gave another thumbs-up. "My senior said you completely meet the requirements and can join the company without taking the exam!"

Du Ying also agreed, "Yes, Ningning, welcome to join our music club!"

Although we should be happy, the important rehearsal time has not been confirmed yet.

Yan Ning was a little flustered, not knowing whether to nod or wave his hand.

"Thank you, Senior Yingying...

But there is one thing I would like to ask you..."

After confirming the music club's schedule with Du Ying, Yan Ning has already decided—

She really couldn't attend.

Perhaps because he hadn't had high hopes to begin with, Yan Ning didn't feel disappointed.

When Du Ying learned about the situation, she felt very sorry. After trying to persuade him to stay but to no avail, she could only comfort him:

"It's okay, Ningning. You're welcome to come visit us often when you're free."

Said goodbye to Du Ying.

Yan Ning accompanied Xin Jing and went to visit other stalls.

There are really many clubs in No. 1 Middle School. Due to both subjective and objective reasons, Yan Ning can only watch most of them.

But Xin Jing was different. She was like a little bee in a flower garden, running around and looking around, busy as a whim.

After a while.

Yan Ning had several flyers in his hands that he had picked up for Xin Jing, and was waiting on the side.

Xin Jing went to the front of the drama club, which was particularly crowded, and asked seniors about the club’s benefits.

The autumn sun is dazzling.

Yan Ning felt a little sleepy because he didn't sleep at noon and stood in the sun for a while.

Realizing that Xin Jing might not come out of the crowd for a while, Yan Ning wanted to find a cooler place to wait for someone and take a nap.

Look around.

Yan Ning walked to a corner where there were fewer people.

The shade under the sycamore tree is cool and there is a gentle breeze.

It’s not quite accurate to call it a corner, as it’s actually facing the staircase of the high school teaching building. However, unlike the bustling scene opposite, these stalls are deserted.

Especially the one at the very edge, there was no classmate asking for advice, only a pair of seniors who seemed a little bored and dozed off on the table.

On the roll-up banner next to it, there are a bunch of colorful simple drawings, and there is also a huge microphone in the middle.

Yan Ning stopped two or three steps in front of the stall and subconsciously took a look upwards.

Out of the corner of his eye, the senior students at the table suddenly straightened up as if some specific program had been triggered.

Yan Ning was startled.

Turning around, I saw that the senior with bangs didn't say anything. With just one glance, the senior with thick black-framed glasses next to her pressed the start button:

"Classmate, do you have a dream? Do you hope to use your words to inspire others and bring about change? Do you hope to add a touch of bright color to the complicated campus life?"

Although this senior's voice was full of emotion, his face was expressionless, and he seemed a bit mechanical no matter how you looked at him.

Finally, he even used his body and raised his arms to shout:

"No. 1 Middle School Campus Radio Station, looking forward to your joining!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the senior student pushed up his glasses and returned to his silent state, like a machine that had lost power.

The senior student beside her took over the conversation. Her lively eyes under her bangs stared at Yan Ning closely and said enthusiastically:

"Honest, junior! I see you have amazing talents, you must be a great broadcaster! Would you like to consider joining the radio station? Join now and get a copy of 'Selected World Literature' for free!"

Under the other party's extremely expectant gaze, Yan Ning still asked:

"What's the main job of a radio station?"

The senior immediately chased the senior away, "Go ahead and get customers... No, be my mascot!"

Then, the senior student ran out and affectionately pulled Yan Ning to sit in the empty seat.

Over there, the senior stood upright next to the roll-up banner.

The senior students are named Chai Qingxue and Ji Ze.

After Chai Qingxue introduced herself, she began to talk to Yan Ning about the various programs of the radio station.

Perhaps it was because it was rare to meet someone as attentive as Yan Ning, Chai Qingxue couldn't help but start speaking from the heart at the end:

"I won't hide it from you. Although the radio station isn't overly busy and everyone takes turns being an editor or a broadcaster, the atmosphere in our club is quite good. We all help each other out from writing and revising the scripts to the actual broadcasts. And seeing a program come together from scratch is a very fulfilling experience..."

As Chai Qingxue spoke, she took out a piece of A4 paper from the canvas bag on the table.

"Junior, would you like to consider joining us and give it a try? The schedule is adjustable, the programs are optional, and if you're not satisfied, you can always quit later."

Yan Ning: "I..."

I just didn't want to be embarrassed.

But after listening for so long, Yan Ning also developed some interest in the radio station.

Especially the literature section on Thursdays, which not only introduces works by famous authors, but also covers niche and excellent works. It is a good opportunity to broaden one's horizons. In addition, broadcasting is also a challenge that she would like to try.

But time is still a problem.

Even though writing radio scripts can improve my writing skills in a certain way, if Lin Xinci knew about it, she might not agree...

Just as I was struggling, Xin Jing's voice came from the side, "Ningning!"

Yan Ning responded, "I'm here."

Xin Jing ran over quickly, looked around, and said happily:

"Ningning, do you want to join the radio station? It would be a good fit for you!"

Before Yan Ning could answer, Senior Ji Ze came over, tapped the table with his knuckles, and said to Chai Qingxue:

"It's time to live."

Diagonally behind me, there was a boy who was also wearing glasses and looked a little reserved.

Chai Qingxue turned around and said to Yan Ning, "You discuss it with your friends. I'll be back soon."

Then, Chai Qingxue took Ji Ze and "attacked" out.

The short, thin boy, like a lamb into a wolf's den, was surrounded by the two men and also began:

"Do you have a dream..."

This way.

After a few words of explanation, Xin Jing understood the current situation, and of course, also understood the reason why Yan Ning hesitated.

Xin Jing slapped her forehead:

"I've got a good idea—

When you go on air, just say you're on duty. When it's your turn, Shi Caimeng and I will help you do the work!"

Worried about burdening others, Yan Ning hesitated, "But..."

"It's nothing! You always help everyone bring things from outside the school, so just leave this little thing to us!"

"And,"

Xin Jing picked up the blank application form as she spoke, turning her head and pretending to be serious. "High school went by in a flash. It's a blessing that there was nothing 'crazy' about it!"

Meet your friend's eyes.

A warm feeling welled up in Yan Ning's heart, and he couldn't help but arch his eyebrows. Then, he nodded heavily, "Yes!"

The thin boy with glasses also agreed to join.

Yan Ning sat with him, each with a stool, filling out the registration form on the table.

Xin Jing waited on the side and chatted with Chai Qingxue.

Speaking of the location of this stall, Chai Qingxue pointed to Ji Ze next to her:

"Don't be fooled by your Senior Ji's appearance of being frail, but he's a real runner. He's like an antelope, running the fastest. That's why he's been able to seize this unique geographical location."

Ji Ze pushed up his glasses, keeping his achievements and fame to himself.

"It's just that my eyesight is not good,"

Chai Qingxue changed the subject and shook her head, "It's extremely cold all around here. Why don't you just hang out with popular clubs and try to take advantage of the buzz?"

Ji Ze turned his head and pretended not to hear.

At this time, the lunch break bell rang.

People came down one after another to buy things in the supermarket or to visit the community.

Chai Qingxue immediately pulled Ji Ze and prepared to enter a combat state, ready to recruit more people in the final moments.

Xin Jing ran over and whispered to Yan Ning:

"I think Senior Chai and Senior Ji should be a couple! This flirting is so sweet!"

Yan Ning paused as he filled out the form, a little puzzled, "Really?"

How come she didn't notice it at all?

A conversation between senior students.

Isn't it normal...

Xin Jing was standing next to him, nodding her head like a rattle.

The two people over there shouted for a long time, but unfortunately there were still very few people who came to learn about the radio station, and they just asked a few questions and left.

I saw that most of the students were flocking to popular clubs.

Chai Qingxue sighed and pointed towards the stairs:

"Ji Ze, I told you to get some makeup and a face lift in advance. If you were as pretty as that junior student over there, wouldn't we have to worry about not being able to recruit anyone?"

Ji Ze took a look and then looked away, his voice flat.

"I'll try my best next time."

Xin Jing continued to look as if she had been hurt, then she patted Yan Ning's arm and motioned her to look forward.

Yan Ning had just finished filling out the form and subconsciously looked up.

at the same time.

Then I heard Xin Jing sigh in a suppressed voice:

"Lushen is so handsome!"

The topic suddenly jumped.

Yan Ning couldn't help but feel nervous.

And in her sight, the tall and long-legged boy in a blue and white school uniform appeared.

Maybe God is really unfair. Everyone coming down the stairs was wearing the same clothes, but he was the only one who stood out in the crowd.

Even, a little ostentatious.

Although it was not far away, there were still many students in the open space in front of the building.

Yan Ning lowered his eyes, closed the pen cap, and took a deep breath.

Xin Jing continued to mutter beside him:

"I heard that Wen Shujin went to the dance club, and Cheng Yuan and Fang Ze'an also followed him."

"But luckily, the Road God doesn't seem to have anything to do with dancing. Otherwise, if these four people got together, who knows how 'lively' it would be."

As Yan Ning was on his way to hand the registration form to Chai Qingxue, the image of the boy dancing street dance that day appeared in his mind.

High school studies are busy.

Since he works part-time in a children's training class outside of school, he probably likes dancing.

As for the dance club.

He is such a free and easy-going person who does his own thing.

I probably wouldn't change my mind about whether to go or not just because of other people's presence...

Said goodbye to Chai Qingxue and the others.

Yan Ning and Xin Jing walked towards the teaching building.

Xin Jing continued the previous topic:

"Ningning, which club will Lu Shen join?"

Yan Ning thought about it and felt that he was a man with no fixed destiny, so it wouldn't be strange if he wanted to go anywhere.

So, I shook my head honestly and said, "I don't know either."

Xin Jing continued to sigh, "'Lu Shen's Club', just based on the name, I guess a lot of people will follow suit to join. Hmm, now that I mention it, I'm a little tempted to join in the fun..."

"Excuse me."

A familiar voice suddenly came from less than half a meter away.

Yan Ning was shocked.

Also stunned was Xin Jing, who turned around and saw the person coming.

There were too many stalls of the society and quite a few people downstairs, so the road was a bit congested. Yan Ning and Xin Jing were walking and talking and didn't notice that they were blocking the side corner of a stall.

And Lu Chen, at some point, took a detour and came to them.

"road……"

Xin Jing was about to stutter.

Yan Ning hurriedly pulled her and moved aside.

Lu Chen said "thank you" and walked straight past them to the stall where there was a long table.

Then, the senior student in charge asked for a registration form.

Xin Jing suppressed her excitement and whispered in Yan Ning's ear.

"Could the Road God hear us?"

Yan Ning hasn't spoken yet.

Xin Jing tilted her head and looked at it excitedly again.

"Lu Shen is going to the basketball club?"

Xin Jing's energy suddenly faded, and she shook her head. "Ah, I won't accompany you anymore. I'm too tired."

Yan Ning also turned his head and glanced at the man not far away.

He supported himself on the table with one hand, leaned over slightly, and filled in the form with a pen in a somewhat casual manner.

There were obviously more people gathering around.

The senior from the basketball club was laughing so happily.

Yan Ning withdrew his gaze.

In my mind, I couldn't help but think -

Always feel.

The conversation just now.

He definitely heard it.