We had just chatted for a few sentences when Qi Xiaoyu called.
She said that the teacher she hired had arrived and asked Tang Xiaobao to go over quickly.
After asking for the address, Tang Xiaobao went downstairs and Jia Lin took him to his destination.
Green Ivy Garden.
A very familiar name, as if it was a place name in a very famous novel.
This is a teahouse that has just opened. It is said that it was opened by someone in the circle and only accepts friends in the circle or guests with membership cards.
The teahouse is located in the western city of Yanjing, in a quadrangle courtyard with Ming and Qing architectural styles and three courtyards.
There was someone waiting at the gate to greet him. He naturally recognized Tang Xiaobao and led him straight in.
After passing through two patios, we came to the courtyard at the back. The decoration here is very elegant, with the style of Ming and Qing Dynasties, giving people a retro feeling. There are rockery in the yard and some bird cages hanging, which looks particularly leisurely and has the flavor of old Yanjing.
A private room is beautifully decorated with calligraphy and paintings from the Ming and Qing dynasties on the walls, but it’s hard to tell whether they are authentic or not.
Qi Xiaoyu was chatting with an old lady in her seventies.
This old lady is very famous.
Yan Fenglan.
She debuted in the 1970s in China and has been popular for decades. She is the most famous female singer in the country. She is also a musician, pianist, music theorist, etc.
He has won numerous awards of all sizes, and has even received Lifetime Achievement Awards from several authoritative domestic music award ceremonies.
It is no exaggeration to say that she is the leading figure in the domestic music industry.
Moreover, many singers who are still active in China, professional singers, including some retired ones, are her disciples.
Therefore, it can also be said that she is a music educator with many students all over the world.
Tang Xiaobao was shocked when he entered the door.
She knew Yan Fenglan.
Not only do I know him, I also admire and like him very much.
So, Tang Xiaobao hurried forward, held out his hands, and called out respectfully, "Hello, Teacher Yan. I grew up listening to your songs. I've never been a fan, but you're my idol. I never thought I'd meet you here."
Yan Fenglan was very kind and easygoing. She shook hands with Tang Xiaobao, looked him over carefully, and said with a smile, "I see you on the news every day. Today I finally met you in person. Not bad, you're very handsome."
After she finished speaking, she glanced at Qi Xiaoyu and said with a meaningful smile, "The Yangtze River's waves behind push those ahead, and each generation is stronger than the last. Every time I see outstanding young people emerging, I feel particularly gratified. The world is yours, and the future belongs to you. To quote a certain leader, you are the sun at eight or nine in the morning, while we are already in our sunset."
Tang Xiaobao quickly said modestly, "Mr. Yan, I am ashamed in front of you. I am really ashamed. When we are young, it is inevitable that we are frivolous. I am sorry to have made you laugh."
Yan Fenglan smiled and said, "You have achieved success at a young age, yet you remain humble and not arrogant. It seems my old friend didn't lie to me. His vision is as sharp as ever. But he probably never imagined that one day you would become my student."
"Ah?" Tang Xiaobao was confused.
"Come on, let's sit down and talk slowly."
Tang Xiaobao sat down.
Qi Xiaoyu is making tea.
After pouring tea for the two, Qi Xiaoyu smiled and said, "Grandma, how about the student I recommended to you? You are satisfied, right? He sings really well. You will know it later."
"Grandma?" Tang Xiaobao was even more confused.
Is this Qi Xiaoyu’s grandmother?
I've never heard her say that before.
Qi Xiaoyu explained: "Not my biological grandmother."
Yan Fenglan pretended to be angry: "Xiaoyu, how can you say that? Your grandmother and I are as close as sisters. What's wrong? Do you think that I, your cheap grandmother, am not close to you? You don't want to recognize me? Then I can regret what I promised."
"Grandma, what are you talking about? I've been longing for you. How can I not feel close to you? You will be my grandma from now on." Qi Xiaoyu held Yan Fenglan's arm and acted coquettishly.
Tang Xiaobao finally understood.
It turns out that Qi Xiaoyu's grandmother and Yan Fenglan were sisters...
Yan Fenglan was amused and said with a smile: "Don't worry, even if it's not for your sake, I will definitely accept him for Deng Jianzhong's sake."
This time, Tang Xiaobao was truly surprised. His expression changed as he asked, "Does Mr. Yan know Principal Deng?"
Yan Fenglan smiled mysteriously and said, "It's more than just acquaintance."
After a pause, she continued, "She and I were classmates. Back then, we were each other's first love."
sweat……
Tang Xiaobao almost burst out laughing.
Is this true?
This is so unexpected.
Is the world so small?
How come I met Deng Jianzhong’s old lover in Yanjing?
Oh, no, it’s first love!
Seeing Tang Xiaobao's surprised face, Yan Fenglan smiled even more happily and said, "You may not know this yet, but we were both young at that time, studying at Yan University together. We fell in love with each other and eventually became lovers, but we didn't end up together."
"Mr. Yan, how come you don't feel any regret when talking about this kind of thing?" Tang Xiaobao couldn't help but ask.
Yan Fenglan said, "Why should I feel regretful or sad? People should have an optimistic spirit. Look, I've lived for seventy years and am still so energetic. It's because I have this optimistic spirit. Moreover, Lao Deng and I admire each other. Although we are not husband and wife, we are lifelong friends. He is a talent, no, a genius, an unparalleled genius. You could even say that he is a very great and yet very ordinary person. I am lucky to have known him and to have been his lifelong friend."
Tang Xiaobao is now thinking about another problem.
If Deng Jianzhong and Yan Fenglan were classmates, then Deng Jianzhong should be around 70 years old, right?
By this calculation, how old should the senior sister be?
In his forties?
Is this normal?
But she looks so young, she's a fairy indeed, she probably won't age...
Yan Fenglan was still there reminiscing about the past.
"...I've heard him talk about you. He said he had a student named Tang Xiaobao, who was a genius. That was a long time ago, and he had high hopes for you. You weren't famous at that time, but his prediction came true so soon. That's why I said he had a good eye. And it's for this reason that I agreed to accept you as my student, Xiaoyu. But I have to say this upfront: singing requires not only talent but also hard work. Don't let me down when the time comes. If you really don't have this talent, I won't acknowledge you as my student, and you must not continue on this path. Life is short, you have to play to your strengths and maximize your potential. Only then will you become a great person, like your teacher Deng Jianzhong."
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