Chapter 169 Dreams become possible (two in one)
In the hospital late at night, Ah Yue and Lang Xing sat in the waiting chairs against the wall, with their heads down, not saying a word.
This atmosphere of silence seemed to infect everyone present. The young people, who used to be the most noisy, now sat or stood silently guarding the door of the operating room, as quiet as a saw-mouthed gourd.
After a long time, the lights in the operating room flickered and the medical staff finally came out.
"What's wrong, doctor? What happened to our Yunyun?" Mother Lang took the lead and squeezed to the front.
"Please don't worry. The patient is no longer in critical condition and all the injuries on his body have been treated. He just has a mild concussion caused by the impact and needs to rest well..." The doctor took off his mask and explained the situation to everyone in detail and patiently.
After confirming that Yunyun only had superficial injuries and no bone injuries, everyone finally felt relieved.
Because he still needed to recuperate, people went in to check on him in batches. After seeing off Lang's mother, who was too old to bear the illness, and other friends who needed to go home, A Yue and Lang Xing stood by the bed, one on each side, still speechless.
Suddenly, the eyelashes of the person on the bed moved slightly.
"Are you awake?" They said in unison with a tone of surprise. A Yue and Lang Xing couldn't help but look at each other. After noticing the concern in each other's eyes, the previous tense atmosphere caused by thinking of the same thing with their love rival was reduced a lot.
"The doctor said you're fine, but you need to rest well because of the concussion." A Yue took the lead and held Yunyun's hand.
"Don't worry, your cousin will take care of the rest." Lang Xing not only held Yunyun's other hand without giving in, but also took advantage of the closer relationship between them to speak in a gentle and appropriate manner.
Unfortunately, Yunyun still didn't notice their private thoughts at all: "You guys... stop arguing or fighting... okay?"
Seeing her face as pale as paper, but still forcing herself to cheer them up, Ah Yue and Lang Xing were silent for a moment, then each nodded: "Yes."
"That's good... Good friends, there's no such thing as overnight grudges..." Yunyun finally revealed a very faint smile, "Then what about the competition..."
"We will take care of it. Your most important task now is to have a good rest." A Yue and Lang Xing persuaded Yun Yun to fall asleep.
In the following days, except for the free time for practicing songs, composing music and writing lyrics, the two of them rushed back and forth between the hospital and home, almost going back and forth between the two points.
Because of the previous reasons, they tacitly chose to avoid each other. Every time one of them came, the other would definitely not be there.
This kind of awkward and entangled situation where former friends have become rivals and are unwilling to see each other, some young people present who have experienced the same situation vaguely felt a sense of sympathy.
But the plot of the movie does not allow them to continue to be entangled and awkward. Soon, after working together to send Yunyun to the rehabilitation and physiotherapy room, the two met on the rooftop of the hospital. The scene was so quiet that people suspected that they were going to fight secretly again the next moment.
Since the old days when opera troupes were popular in various places, opera fans naturally emerged and spread. However, compared with the later era of the Internet where people use keyboards and mobile phones to argue across the Internet, nowadays, people can fight from real people to full-court melee at any time.
The confrontation between their respective fans outside the play is becoming more and more intense, and it seems that they are ready to start fighting at any time based on the next move of their respective protagonists.
But in the end, A Yue and Lang Xing in the play did not fight. Instead, they sighed while enjoying the night breeze.
From the close years when we went to the same school to the helpless longing for each other when we were separated by distance, when we finally met again, we were not able to get along well but were jealous of each other to the point of forgetting our old friendship... Thinking about it now, it seemed a bit like I was possessed by a ghost.
"I'm sorry." Most like-minded friends always have a tacit understanding, and every time they want to say something, they can always think of the same thing as each other.
It was as if the elusive yet heavy stone in their hearts was lifted by this apology, and as the two young men talked, they felt an urge to laugh at their own previous stupidity.
The moon and stars are bright in the summer night sky. It seems that in these days of quarrels, fights and mutual support, friendship and love have completed the baptism of tests.
"When we come back from Japan, we'll confess our love to Yunyun together and see who she will choose!" While capturing the inspiration at the moment and describing Yueyun, he also made an appointment with another person who was his good friend and rival in love.
The two of them hurriedly got everything ready and went to the "Japan Division" competition, only to see that the Japanese team was dressed three-quarters like humans and seven-quarters like ghosts, especially the team leader, an old man with long curly blond hair and heavy oil paint on his face, the visual impact was simply explosive.
Fortunately, this is a competition for younger bands, otherwise the visual appearance would have lowered the judges' impression points.
Taking cost factors into consideration, the so-called Asian competition actually did not take place abroad. They just edited a few seconds of airplane footage as a transition, and then set up the "Japanese competition stage" in the studio.
On the contrary, the Japanese team was the real deal: Lin Jiaju, who was tricked into joining the crew by Su Yun under the pretext of inviting their band to Hong Kong for fun during the summer vacation, didn't care about the camera position and just swaggered into his seat. In the end, Wang Jiaju, who had experience in filming, couldn't stand it, so he persuaded him, saying "You should adjust your posture so it will look better in the photos," and he and Su Yun persuaded him to finish the scene smoothly.
Seeing the strength of opponents from various countries, Ah Yue and Lang Xing, who felt they had little chance of winning, calmed down. After looking at each other and completing the final inspection, they each went to their designed positions according to the tacit understanding they had practiced when there were two people missing.
Because of the previous success of "Thousand Years of Love" which rocked the house, many Hong Kong audiences who came to support the show were eagerly looking forward to another new hit song.
Two handsome young men were immersed in their instruments, the music flowing slowly between their fingers, as gentle and graceful as when they first met: "I believe in him, I love her deeply, but I am too afraid..."
A clear and bright voice sang, and a deep and magnetic voice followed: "I know you love her deeply, I know you need her, but I don't know what to do..."
It was not as passionate and chilly as before, but rather it was as if after going through all kinds of quarrels and tortures, one finally realized that friendship and love are equally rare and precious.
“The stars and the moon may change at any time and in any place, but my love for them will never change…” When the two young men sang the chorus softly, some audience members who had watched the Hong Kong competition area remembered one thing: the female lead singer was not there this time!
Oh, by the way, I heard that he was in a car accident...
But listening to the songs sung by these two, it seems that there are some unknown inside stories of the love triangle?
As Su Yun set a "slow" tempo, this duet "Preference" was unusually gentle and soft, and the audience inside and outside the play gradually quieted down after hearing it.
If we had been able to withdraw and deal with the situation rationally earlier, would the outcome have been different if we had fallen out with friends because of love?
But they also know that life is never as lucky as in the movies.
Although it is a Cantonese song, the Asian region encourages the use of local dialects, and the duet between A Yue and Lang Xing did not deviate from the theme.
In fact, because most of the participating bands prefer to use more passionate melodies, this actually highlights the freshness and elegance of their minor key.
After the judges praised Ah Yue and Lang Xing's emotional performance for being so touching and tear-jerking, they all turned their cards around and gave them a not-so-good score...
The old Japanese have a common problem: first they praise you a lot, and then slowly find out your mistakes and give you scores, so that you can feel low what it means to have a life from heaven to hell!
Faced with such a dramatic ending, many viewers were almost out of breath: Why? On what basis? What does it count?
However, no matter how many doubts they raise outside the play, the outcome of the play has already been decided.
I had originally planned to take a gamble based on my real-life experience, but ended up being defeated in the Asian finals, not even getting third place. I flew back to Hong Kong in disgrace at my own expense.
Outside the ward, after encouraging each other for a while and preparing themselves mentally, Ah Yue and Lang Xing cautiously pushed open the door of the ward like thieves.
"Mom?!"
"Daddy and Mommy?"
As soon as they pushed the door open, they saw Lang's mother and A Yue's parents gathered in front of Yun Yun's bed, discussing something. The two were confused at first, and then they quickly rushed to their own family members and opened their hands to block them: "It has nothing to do with Yun Yun, it was our idea..."
"Of course I know it was your idea. Yunyun is such a well-behaved girl, how could she take the initiative to participate in a music competition!" Mother Lang pinched Lang Xing's ear.
"It wasn't long ago that you used hunger strike to force us to send you to study music abroad. We still remember it clearly!" A Yue's parents also looked at A Yue unhappily.
"But you did a pretty good job—" Mother Lang stretched out her tone, "I saw it on TV. You were such a loser that you didn't even ask me to record it when you were on TV. Fortunately, Mrs. Chen upstairs and Mrs. Huang downstairs saw it and told me about it!"
"Your learning results are pretty good. We are not feudal parents. It is normal for you to participate in competitions..." A Yue's parents patted A Yue, "By the way, how was the competition in Japan this time?"
Hearing this, the two who were originally very excited about finally getting recognition from their family, suddenly lowered their heads silently.
"We've all seen the live broadcast. You've really done your best." Yunyun, who was sitting on the hospital bed, finally put down the paper in her hand and calmly told them the news that they had not dared to say since they entered the room.
"Since you already know, there's nothing more for us to say." A Yue and Lang Xing lowered their heads and accepted the beatings and scoldings.
"Of course, don't waste your breath, hurry up, I can be discharged from the hospital after the check-up this afternoon." Yunyun waved the registration form in her hand, almost shouting, "The European competition will be held later than the Asian competition. If you sign up now and go a few more times to find someone to recommend you, you can catch up with the Hong Kong competition, which is the final of the European competition!"
Wow guys, what a twist!
"What's more, the prize money in the European region seems to be even higher." Yunyun seemed to have thought of something, and laughed foolishly while holding up the registration form.
Seeing Yunyun's cute and money-loving look, the two of them suddenly remembered how they had tried so hard to persuade and coax her into joining the band that they almost decided to sell their bodies to get her into the band.
How did they finally “coax” people in?
It seems that they also mentioned inadvertently that the prize money of this competition is very generous. After winning the championship, they will take out a bunch of large-denomination coupons and free overseas travel prizes, and give all the prize money to Yun...
It turns out that these two handsome guys are not as attractive as money? !
Complaints aside, now that they have a second chance, there is no way they will let it go or miss it again.
The only strange thing is that, privately, Lang's mother and A Yue's parents, who had seen their son's true thoughts in his heart, secretly singled out their sons and gave them a lecture, saying that he and Yun Yun were not suitable and not worthy of each other.
"What do you mean by unmatched? This is a new era. It's not the time like before when people only wanted to be well matched!" Thinking that their family members disliked Yun Yun because of her mainland origin, the two teenagers expressed their opinions hastily.
Lang's mother and A Yue's parents were almost laughing at their son's naivety: "What do you mean by a good match? What I just said was not that Yun Yun is not worthy of you, but that you are not worthy of Yun Yun!"
"We are also very sharp!" The two felt aggrieved.
"Look at Yunyun, she is so smart and kind, and so talented that she can fly to the sky..." As if they thought of something, Lang's mother and A Yue's parents stopped in a hurry.
“There’s no need to be so exaggerated, right?” The two of them smacked their lips in amazement: Being as smart as “Xiao Feitian” means being so smart that one can almost reach the sky. Isn’t this level of praise a bit too much for a student from mainland China who doesn’t have very good educational resources?
"But I will definitely work hard!" Confused as they were, A Yue and Lang Xing ignored their family's preaching and exhortation, and instead made up their minds again - it was enough for them to know that it was not their family members who disliked Yun Yun. They were so handsome, extraordinary and talented, how could they not be able to pursue Yun Yun?
As for a love rival or something...even if he is a good brother, I have to apologize to him!
It won’t be too late to decide the winner after the European finals are over!
After a series of montages suggesting that the three are regrouping to participate in the competition, facing the lights in front of them that are like endless stars, two young men in white suits look back with smiles.
Then, each of them stretched out a hand, as if waiting for a response from the person in their heart.
When the audience was waiting to see which one Yunyun, who was wearing an elegant black dress, would choose, she just smiled softly in the same way, then stretched out her hands, held A Yue's and Lang Xing's hands one by one, and walked forward using their strength.
The lights from the stage fell on her swan-like neck, and the light from the pearl necklace softened it into a dreamy halo, making her look as charming as a miracle that could only be seen in the most beautiful dream.
"I am honored to be standing on this stage tonight."
“No matter how many miles or thousands of years have passed, no matter how many miracles mankind has created, at this moment, I still miss the mountains, rivers, and world of the ancient East, and the hometown that weaves my dreams…”
“History can determine the past, but it cannot determine the present, so I will not be afraid of any difficulties or obstacles, just to spread my wings and fly high to reach the highest point…”
"Next, our band will bring you an English song "Dream It Possible" - dedicated to all those who insist on their dreams!"
The brisk and melodious prelude is as warm as the morning sunshine, followed by the lyrics with undercurrents hidden in the calm, which unfolds with the extremely infectious singing and directly hits all the audiences in and out of the play!
"Don't be afraid of falling until the moment you spread your wings and fly high
When dreams come true, nothing can stop you
Flying wings, following the sun, looking for beauty
We will shine in the darkness and turn stones into gold
We hope our dreams come true..."
Even after many years, this performance remains a classic that will never be forgotten by many audiences both inside and outside the theater who were fortunate enough to see it.
At this point, the movie has finally come to an end.
It was another morning, and two young men who were hurrying on the road accidentally bumped into each other. The two silver bracelets that had experienced a tragic fate were once again thrown into the embrace of the earth because of their owners' recklessness.
They picked up the bracelet angrily, then pushed each other into the house, and pushed and rubbed each other to the door of Yunyun's guest room. They looked at each other and knocked on the door at the same time.
"What are you doing so early in the morning?!" Lang's mother opened the door and came in. Seeing the two children huddled together and knocking desperately on the guest room door, she couldn't help but complain.
"Mom? Why didn't anyone open Yunyun's door when we knocked?" Langxing asked quickly.
"Yunyun packed her luggage and took the train to the capital to study very early. I was the one who sent her off..." Lang's mother said, and suddenly remembered something, "Okay, you two, what are you doing so early?!"
"Why didn't you tell me earlier!" Without even bothering to explain that they had to go out so early to get the repaired silver bracelet from the store, A Yue and Lang Xing clenched their fists, stamped their feet, and hurried out the door again.
When we chased all the way to the train station, the train Yunyun was on was about to depart.
After asking around for directions, I ran after him breathlessly and finally saw Yunyun's silhouette, who was thinking with his chin in his hand, just past a window ahead.
It was as if at this moment she had washed away all the prosperity of the capitalist world. The most plain, simple, yet dignified and lovely green military uniform was the most popular color in mainland China at that time. The two black and shiny braids hung down neatly, with a grace that could not be matched by any luxurious dress.
Recalling what Mother Lang once said about Yunyun being the "Flower of Guangzhou", the two boys, who were running out of breath, seemed to stop in their tracks at this moment because of the indescribable beauty.
Just at this moment, there was a sudden whistle sound, and the train moved its heavy body and began its relentless journey.
"Yunyun!"
"Yunyun!"
Hearing a voice calling her name from behind, Yunyun put down the document in her hand and turned to look behind her in surprise.
Seeing Ah Yue and Lang Xing running in a hurry, Yun Yun smiled widely and waved goodbye, "Bye!"
Seeing that Yunyun, who was unaware of the situation, was still happily waving goodbye to them, the two of them, who were holding the ungiven confession gifts tightly in their hands, showed a look of confusion and helplessness at the same time.
Suddenly, Lang Xing put his hands to his mouth and shouted loudly to the front while running: "Yunyun! The idiot next to me likes you so much!"
"Huh?" The noise of the running train and the wind were so loud that Yunyun didn't hear what he said clearly and looked confused.
"No, Yunyun! He is the one who likes you the most!" After being stunned by Langxing's behavior and words for a moment, A Yue came to her senses and hurriedly chased after the train and shouted loudly.
"Huh?" Yunyun's expression became even more confused.
"We all like you so much——"
Seeing that their courageous confessions were still drowned out by the ruthless and cruel noise, A Yue and Lang Xing exchanged glances, then aimed in the direction and threw the silver bracelets in their hands out!
"Thank you for your gifts!" Yunyun thought they were giving her a parting gift so she caught the bracelet and waved excitedly, "Remember to come visit me in the capital when you have time. I'm at..."
The wind was getting stronger and stronger, and just as the beautiful sound like the sound of nature was about to dissipate in the wind, a piece of black and white copy paper that was hastily thrown out slowly fell into the hands of A Yue and Lang Xing.
"Beihang University special recruitment, major in aircraft design and engineering..."
After reading the words clearly, the two finally understood why Yunyun had been so fond of playing with small airplanes and rockets, and why her family had dissuaded her from doing so and felt that they were not a good match...
She really dreamed of "Xiao Feitian"!
Let's talk about how Yunyun decided to participate in the music competition just for the prize money, and drew a picture on a copy of the paper to express his determination to develop the first spacecraft of China's manned space program within the next 20 years. The boss is indeed a boss. He can not only win the championship by just playing around, but also earn some extra money for research expenses...
A Yue and Lang Xing looked at each other for a while, then patted each other on the shoulder and sighed, then turned around and walked back, arm in arm as friendly as they used to be.
"Since there is a real gap between our social classes, why don't we go to a disco tonight? I haven't been to one for a long time."
"You're right, the best way to forget someone is to find a new person to replace her!"
"Okay, it's settled then..."
"I'm just afraid you won't come!"
"You must come. Didn't you see that I threw away the bracelet just now?"
"My bracelet is the same, don't worry!"
The camera turns and behind the intimate and intimate arm-in-arm, the two of them are secretly putting a silver bracelet with a small cloud pendant on it into their back pockets with their outer hands...
Moved by the fake brotherhood between the two, the audience laughed out loud: "It turns out that these are a pair of couple bracelets!"
At this moment, this youth movie that brought countless joy seems to have finally come to an end?
Actually, there is no --
However, it was not until the year 2000, heralding the entry of the world into the 21st century, that Song of Youth, one of the pioneers of the new wave of Hong Kong films in the 1980s, was added with the final sequel of the story as Su Yun wished, in the "20th Century Classic Hong Kong Film Blu-ray Remake Encore Season".
On the big screen, the figures of the two young people and their laughter gradually faded away, and the camera slowly turned to the vast blue sky. Then, two short subtitles with a strong historical imprint appeared:
At 6:30:07 on November 20, 1999, Shenzhou-1 was launched from the Jiuquancheng Satellite Launch Center in my country.
After 19 years of hard work since I set my mind to it in 1980, I finally achieved my dream.
Along with this short subtitle, the small print of the classic encore poster was also completely rewritten based on the five songs in the play:
From this moment on, step into a new starting point——
Across thousands of miles, through thousands of years; I always prefer the dream of flying.
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