His sincerity
Zuo Xiao couldn't help but feel his scalp tingling, and put on the Bluetooth headset with a nervous mood.
At Zhuang Jinghao's suggestion, the band quickly established accounts on major social media platforms. Since last month, they've been posting two or three posts a week, including performance clips, rehearsal highlights, explanations of their creative philosophy, and meticulously recorded videos of their songs. Over a month later, nothing much has happened. The best post garnered only three-digit likes and a mere dozen comments, ranging from incomprehensible comments to compliments on the girl's beauty. Zhuang Jinghao suggested paying someone to promote the content, but Lao Sun and Zuo Xiao both pushed back, hoping to observe the market's natural response early on.
Unexpectedly, the rehearsal video of "Windy Days" caught the attention of a relatively unknown music blogger. Last night, the blogger, known as "YY Yang Baiwan," posted a reaction video to emerging Chinese bands, and one of the two bands he reviewed was Blue Warning.
In the video, the blogger, wearing sunglasses and a baseball cap, passionately exclaims, "Like the band's name, 'Blue Alert,' this is a band that's both wild and ambitious. In the four original works they've released so far, they've demonstrated the independence and exploratory spirit that's so crucial for alternative rock bands. Although their musical style is difficult to categorize, their musical temperament is very clear: ethereal, fragile, hazy, and absurd... Listening to their music is like watching a stream-of-consciousness film, drawn in by the flowing emotions and poetic imagery, following your intuition and immersing yourself... If I get the chance, I'd love to chat with the creators... By the way, the lead singer's temperament blends perfectly with the music, forming a seamless whole. I reasonably suspect she herself is the band's muse."
The hand holding the phone trembled slightly. Zuo Xiao felt for the first time online that the blue alert had finally been seen and understood. It filled her with a surge of emotion: a kindred spirit, like a soulmate, meeting a blogger. She couldn't wait to invite him for a drink!
However, when I clicked on the comment section, I was still shocked:
"What are you singing? I don't understand."
"Since the young lady looks like this, does it matter what she sings?"
"It's too niche, I didn't listen to many of the songs, I just looked at the face hhh"
"Am I the only one who thinks the whole band is so good-looking, except for the oldest one?"
"I want to get close to the beautiful lead singer..."
The more she looked at it, the more unhappy she became: What kind of fake blogger is this? Is this the quality of his fans?
Fortunately, she still managed to find a few genuine comments as she scrolled through the pages. One comment that particularly impressed her read: "I hear a deep sincerity in Blue Alert's music, which is more valuable than any technique. While technology can constantly improve, sincerity cannot be created out of thin air. I believe this band, who put their heart into making music, will be recognized in the future!"
By the time she returned to the WeChat group, there were already hundreds of unread messages. Her teammates were enthusiastically discussing the blogger's video and the reactions of the onlookers. Peng Lei vowed, "Trust me, Blue Alert is going to be a big deal! Brother Sun, hurry up and schedule the tour!" Even Qin Yufei, who rarely showed up, chimed in, "He's a real expert." Old Sun said, "I'll contact this blogger backstage to see if there's any further exposure." Peng Lei then quipped, "They're reacting so sincerely, Old Sun, and you're just obsessed with fame? You're so utilitarian!"
Zuo Xiao was holding up his phone and laughing when Zhuang Yu'an suddenly called.
"Jinghao forwarded the video to me," he said straight to the point, "I'm so happy for you."
Although he couldn't see his face during the voice call, his gentle and restrained smile seemed to be right in front of him. Zuo Xiao's heart, which had finally calmed down, began to stir again.
"Haven't you boarded the plane yet?" she asked.
"No, there's still a delay. And you, haven't you reached home yet?"
"No."
The idea that suddenly popped up in her mind made her so excited that her voice became hoarse: "How about... I come over?"
There was silence in the receiver for a long time before a voice came back: "I'll come over."
Zuo Xiao pursed his lips and smiled, then looked up at the driver in the front seat and said, "Master, please turn around and go back to the airport."
Upon meeting, the two embraced tightly, like lovers long separated. Twenty minutes later, the battle shifted to a luxurious hotel near the airport. The raging emotions within them desperately sought an outlet, ultimately melting into a scorching, thick, and indistinguishable fusion.
After the lovemaking, Zuo Xiao rested her head on his arm and deliberately sneered, "You actually carry a condom with you? Are you planning to have a romantic encounter in Hainan?"
Zhuang Yu'an chuckled a few times and said, "This is specially for the baby. And me, from head to toe, is specially for the baby."
"Really?" Zuo Xiao curled his lips. "Then I have to sign and engrave something. Just write... Zuo Xiao's special golden cudgel, all evildoers retreat."
"So many words?" He bit her ear, "Will it hurt?"
"Let's try it now?" She smirked. "The hotel should have a sewing kit, right? How about I practice tattooing?"
As soon as she finished speaking, Zhuang Yu'an's lips pressed down on her, shutting up her nonsense. She was kissed so hard that she felt dizzy, but she didn't expect him to suddenly turn over and say, "That's enough for today. Too much is as bad as too little."
Zuo Xiao thought he was playing hard to get, retreating to advance, so he snorted softly and leaned forward with his still-blushing face: "Is that enough, you say?"
Zhuang Yu'an was so shocked by the scene before him that he closed his eyes, took a few deep breaths, pulled up the quilt to cover himself, and said seriously: "Even if you take precautions every time, there is still a certain probability of pregnancy."
Zuo Xiao finally understood what was going on in his head. Suddenly, all the scattered clues connected, and she frowned. "Is that why you only reserve a daily allowance for this?"
Zhuang Yuan paused and said, "I've already violated my principles to satisfy my desires. I can't play with fire without restraint anymore."
Zuo Xiao couldn't help but roll her eyes. Zhuang Yu'an quickly hugged her and comforted her: "I'm sorry, baby. I'm really worried... What if I accidentally get you pregnant? What should I do?"
Zuo Xiao scoffed, thinking that it was just a hypothesis anyway. Getting pregnant with a condom was simply a fantasy, so he smiled and said, "Then just give birth to the baby!"
Zhuang Yu'an was stunned by these words. After a moment, he asked nervously, "Giving birth to the child means... are you willing to give the child a complete family?"
The implication of these words was obvious, and coupled with his anxious and eager eyes, his inner thoughts were almost exposed. Zuo Xiao didn't want to encourage his delusions, so he smiled and said, "I'll give birth to the child and you can raise it!"
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"I believe you can be an excellent single father." She kissed him loudly on the cheek. "You have raised Xiao Jing so healthy and bright, so raising a baby will definitely be no problem!"
Zhuang Yu'an looked extremely depressed. He adjusted himself for a long time before finally recovering. He asked tentatively, "Are you a non-marriage advocate?"
Zuo Xiao's face darkened, and he blurted out, "Do you really enjoy labeling people?"
"No, no..." Zhuang Yu'an panicked and grabbed her shoulders anxiously. "I'm sorry for being so presumptuous. I promise I'll never say such thoughtless words again. Baby, please forgive me, okay?"
In view of his sincere attitude in admitting his mistake, Zuo Xiao curled his lips and forgave him.
But Zhuang Yu'an hadn't even thought about this. "Then can we exchange our views on marriage?" He carefully observed her expression and humbly added, "If you're willing."
Zuo Xiao sighed, sat up and leaned against the head of the bed.
She took a sip of water and said, "Then you speak first."
Zhuang Yu'an sat up and grabbed her hand. "To be honest, before I met you, the only meaning of marriage to me was to reassure the people who loved me. If I were always alone, my grandparents would worry, and Jinghao would probably feel that my life was incomplete, so I regarded marriage as a task that had to be completed. It wasn't until I fell in love with you that I truly began to yearn for marriage..."
Zuo Xiao remained silent. Zhuang Yu'an carefully observed her expression and continued, "I think for two people in love, marriage is the natural outcome of love. When love is deep, one naturally wants to be together for life. Marriage means a deeper connection, a stronger bond, a more solid and powerful commitment. It is the path to everlasting love..."
"So," Zuo Xiao interrupted him, "you want to marry me?"
Zhuang Yu'an was stunned for a moment, took a deep breath, and said firmly: "Of course I want to marry you and be with you forever."
"But the decision is entirely yours," he added. "If you agree, we can get the marriage certificate tomorrow. If you don't want to, then we can't get married."
"Really?" Zuo Xiao narrowed her eyes and examined him. "What if I don't want to get married?"
The other party pursed his lips: "Then I will wait."
"Then how will you explain this to the people who love you?"
"Then I won't tell you." He said firmly without hesitation, "In the ranking of all things in my life, you will always be the highest priority."
Zuo Xiao felt that he was like a programmed robot, and couldn't help but curl his lips: "You seem like an AI."
Zhuang Yu'an was stunned for a moment and said, "I'm speaking from my heart."
He looked at her infatuatedly, his scorching gaze seeming to melt her. "When I think about being able to depend on you for the rest of my life, I feel that my life is so happy and worthwhile... What about you? Imagine that you have me by your side for the rest of your life. How would you feel?"
Zuo Xiao thought he was being corny, but couldn't help but think about his question for a few seconds.
Well, it seems not bad. This guy is very caring, obedient to her, and good in bed...
However, feelings change, and people change too.
"Life is so long, who can predict it?" She deliberately made her words harsh. "It's possible for feelings to fade, for feelings to shift, for infidelity to break up, and for couples to fall out. What couple hasn't made vows and considered themselves prophets? In the end, only a few of them come true, and most end up in a mess."
"I understand your concerns." Zhuang Yu'an frowned slightly, "But I won't do that, I-"
"Alright," Zuo Xiao interrupted him. "I don't doubt your sincerity right now, but honestly, I've heard too many vows. When someone makes a vow, everyone thinks their love is unbreakable, but in reality, people often overestimate themselves and underestimate time. So, I think it's best not to talk about a lifetime so casually, because it's boring, extremely boring..."
At that moment, she suddenly felt as if she wasn't so young anymore. Age and experience seemed to have taken on a physical form, weighing heavily on her head, slightly altering her youthful head and graceful posture.
My God, she is not even 26 yet, how come she suddenly becomes so old?
It must have been infected by this guy in front of me! He has so many things that go beyond his years, like his overly calm demeanor, his constant sense of responsibility, his complete ignorance of internet buzzwords and memes... and his excessive seriousness, as if he's responsible for every word he says...
She frowned and pointed out his faults: "I think you're too restless. You always keep yourself so tense, which puts a lot of pressure on me. Just like things like marriage, don't you think it's too early to talk about this now? We're still young and haven't been together for a few days, but you keep talking about a lifetime... How can a person who always looks at tomorrow live well today?"
Zhuang Yu'an listened carefully to her advice, nodded, and said, "I understand. From now on, I will try to relax more, focus on living in the present with you, and talk less about the future."
As soon as these words came out, Zuo Xiao knew that this person would not be able to relax. She sighed and said, "Then let's start from now on and relax through action, okay?"
Zhuang Yu'an looked at her in confusion, and after a moment asked, "How to do it?"
Zuo Xiao curled her lips, suddenly raised her legs, and sat on him. She hooked her hands around his neck and said to him in his stunned eyes:
"Start with one more shot."
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