"Then... what will they do?" Chen Qian's heart skipped a beat.
"I don't know, it depends on how ruthless those people can be," Ye Xingchen said calmly. "But no matter what, there's one thing you have to do, and that is to grow up."
"Otherwise, your fate, and the fate of the Chen family, will become bleak."
Chen Qian took a deep breath, her gaze becoming complicated.
After Chen Qian left, Ye Xingchen went out to familiarize himself with the surroundings.
He didn't know anyone in Jinling, nor did he have any good places to go.
This villa complex is located in the city center, and most of the residents are retired officials.
To improve the lives of these cadres in their old age, the planners painstakingly built a park at the main entrance of the community. Every morning, the park is filled with elderly men and women walking their dogs and practicing Tai Chi.
I went out for a walk, and it got dark. Since I was in Nanjing, I naturally had to go and see the Qinhuai River.
Walking along the riverbank, it's getting late, and the lights on the river are on, making the sight of the boats and lanterns a beautiful spectacle.
It's a pity that the place is too commercialized, but it's still nice to look at the lights and listen to music by the river.
Passing by a nicely decorated little tavern, I saw a girl playing guitar and singing a song with a distinctly ancient Chinese feel on the stage outside.
The girl sang very well. Ye Xingchen was so captivated by her voice that he stopped and found a table. He ordered a bottle of wine and listened to her sing while drinking.
The girl finished singing her song quickly, and applause rang out from the audience.
Holding her guitar, she bowed slightly to the audience and smiled, asking, "Anyone else want to request a song?"
"I'll play one." Ye Xingchen raised his hand to indicate, and scanned a QR code on his phone to select a song.
Fifty-one songs isn't expensive, and the girl's singing voice is worth the price.
"What would you like to hear?" the girl asked with a smile.
"Just sing what you're best at," Ye Xingchen said with a smile.
"Okay, may I sing you 'Wild Geese'?" the girl said with a smile.
"Okay." Ye Xingchen nodded.
The girl walked onto the stage, strummed her guitar, and began to sing the song.
"Wild geese fly in pairs across the sky, the river flows long and the grass turns yellow in autumn..."
This song was originally sung by a male voice, but the girl's melodious and unforgettable voice brought out a different artistic conception in the song.
Ye Xingchen was instantly captivated by it. Recalling his past and thinking about the near future, a sense of unease welled up in his heart.
Before she knew it, the song was coming to an end, and Ye Xingchen was completely absorbed in the lyrics.
"Life is bound to have its ups and downs. When a person has given their all to something, even if they fail, they will have no regrets." He slammed his hand on the table and downed the wine in his glass in one gulp.
"Thank you, young lady, you sang this song very well." Ye Xingchen took out a stack of money and placed it on the table as a tip. He then turned to leave.
"Hey, wait a minute." The girl frowned, took the money, and chased after him.
"What's wrong?" Ye Xingchen turned around and looked at her in surprise.
"I only need a hundred yuan tip, this is too much." The girl took out a bill a little embarrassedly, and then returned the rest of the money to Ye Xingchen.
"Someone actually complains about giving too much in tips?" Ye Xingchen was stunned. This girl was so innocent and adorable.
"I'm a music student, and I'm doing some part-time singing on the weekend." The girl smiled and said, "Thank you for your support. I haven't had many requests for my songs these past few days."
“That’s because they don’t understand art, they don’t know how to appreciate it.” Ye Xingchen shook her head and said, “You sing really well. This is my business card. If you are interested in pursuing this path, you can contact me. My name is Ye Xingchen.”
"Thank you, my name is Liu Qingwan." The girl took the business card, bowed slightly to Ye Xingchen, and appeared very polite.
Ye Xingchen smiled. This girl was quite nice. It was easy to tell from her behavior and temperament that she was a very cultured person. Moreover, the fact that they could send her to a music academy for further studies meant that her family must be well-off.
"Um, you seem to have something on your mind?" Liu Qingwan looked at Ye Xingchen curiously while holding her guitar.
"Everyone has their own worries, aren't you the same?" Ye Xingchen smiled slightly.
“I don’t show my feelings on my face,” Liu Qingwan chuckled.
"Is it written all over my face?" Ye Xingchen asked, somewhat surprised.
At his level, he has long since reached a point where he is unmoved by honor or disgrace, and his emotions are no longer written on his face.
It seems he was so engrossed in listening to the music that he looked so preoccupied.
“It’s there, it’s quite obvious.” Liu Qingwan nodded seriously.
"I'm sorry, I lost my composure then." Ye Xingchen smiled.
"How about this, to thank you for coming, I'll treat you to dinner." Liu Qingwan thought for a moment, "If it's convenient for you, you can tell me about your troubles."
"I can't talk about my troubles, but you can treat me to a meal," Ye Xingchen said shamelessly. "After all, no one can refuse a beautiful woman's invitation."
"Okay, but I don't have the money to hire anything too fancy," Liu Qingwan said somewhat embarrassedly.
"It's okay, I can eat at roadside stalls too." Ye Xingchen noticed her embarrassment.
"Okay, I'll treat you to stir-fried cold noodles," Liu Qingwan said cheerfully.
So the two of them ate stir-fried cold noodles for eight yuan a serving by the roadside.
Ye Xingchen hadn't eaten dinner and was indeed hungry now. He himself was unsure of his current identity.
Moreover, he never imagined that one day he would be eating a bowl of stir-fried cold noodles for eight yuan with a girl he had just met on the roadside.
"This stir-fried cold noodles is really authentic, and the portions are generous. I come here often." Liu Qingwan's mouth was full of oil from eating, and she pulled over a tissue to wipe her mouth. "The owner recognizes me now."
"Hmm, it really is delicious." Ye Xingchen said indistinctly while eating.
"Qingwan, are you alone today?" the stall owner asked with a smile. "Didn't your sister come?"
“My sister has been quite busy these past few days, and I haven’t seen her. She’s been missing the snacks from your place. I’ll definitely bring her when I have some free time,” Liu Qingwan said with a smile.
"Okay, it's a promise, you'll definitely bring your sister over," the stall owner said with a smile.
After finishing her cold noodles, Liu Qingwan happily picked up her guitar and waved goodbye to the shop owner.
"You seem easily satisfied." Ye Xingchen looked at Liu Qingwan and suddenly became interested in her.
This girl has a great personality, gentle yet with a touch of heroism; she's the kind of girl who can be both sweet and sassy.
"After finishing work, earning a little money, and then having a bowl of stir-fried cold noodles, I'm perfectly content," Liu Qingwan said with a grin. "Isn't that incredibly unambitious?"
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