Chapter 34
Jin Zixuan thought she already knew how terrible human prejudice was.
But now, she wasn't sure.
Looking at the girl holding the microphone to test the sound, Jin Zixuan's hand that was plucking the strings paused.
Their band was formed smoothly, and when Lin Mian approached Jin Zixuan, even though she wanted to learn guitar on the spot, Jin Zixuan agreed immediately.
She didn't want to lose Lin Mian, and she didn't know why she cared about Lin Mian so much that she didn't want to see Lin Mian's disappointed look. Perhaps this was also the reason why Shi Luyi agreed. At this moment, he was sitting in front of the drum set with a serious face.
Zhong Yuqi also faced herself. She was a keyboard player, and this thing didn't require her to suffer so much. Her skills were more than enough to handle it.
Lin Mian is the bassist. The bass is not small, but it is not a big burden for Lin Mian who has just started learning boxing.
She herself asked Tu Yin to invite Lin Jianai to be her bass teacher. When she was studying with Lin Jianai, Tu Yin would often pull Su He over to watch. Their eyes were full of appreciation, joy, and expectation, which made Lin Mian feel embarrassed.
The gazes that once felt like thorns in the back seemed to be melting away. They bid farewell to winter and arrived in spring, everyone's spring.
Everything is on track, and Jin Zixuan also recognizes another side of Wu Bingxia, a Wu Bingxia that is very different from the rumors.
As the lead singer, her voice is undoubtedly excellent. Whether it is the pretended indifference or the softness of her natural voice, it can be used in different scenes.
It turns out that this is the sound they have always hated, and it actually sounds very nice.
Jin Zixuan thought about this when she received the water handed to her by Wu Bingxia.
She just likes to act coquettishly to people she knows. Even if it's someone like herself who once believed in rumors, after being regarded as a partner who needs to work together, her attitude towards her is the same as that towards Shi Luyi. She even has a subtle dislike for Shi Luyi.
It’s not like what others say, she only acts coquettishly around boys and is only nice to boys.
When their relationship was close enough to allow them to talk about more private matters, Jin Zixuan asked Wu Bingxia about this. She used to think that there is no smoke without fire and flies don't bite seamless eggs. She wanted to know why such remarks were spread.
"Ah, this," Wu Bingxia gulped down some water, feeling a little better after it moistened her throat. "At the time, I only had one male friend with me, and I didn't pay attention to his gender. I subconsciously treated him the same way as before. That must be the reason."
Wu Bingxia knew more or less about all the rumors, but it was impossible for her to clarify them to everyone, nor did she have the courage to do so.
But now, she can talk about these things as if they were normal things, as if they were not attacks on her.
"How could you do that! How old were you then?"
Is it really still possible to hear in this day and age that a primary school girl should know the difference between men and women when interacting with friends?
Jin Zixuan began to understand Lin Mian's thoughts at that time. It seemed that she missed the objective facts because of her overly subjective thoughts, and almost missed such a good Wu Bingxia.
Not only that, the more Jin Zixuan got to know Wu Bingxia, the more ashamed she felt of herself.
Why did such a good person like Wu Bingxia suffer so much harm?
After suffering from inner torment again and again, Jin Zixuan finally could no longer digest it alone and went to apologize to Wu Bingxia privately.
"I've known this for a long time. Lin Mian told me a long time ago. But she also said that Zixuan is a very good girl. She was just doing this subconsciously out of her own instinct to protect herself. It's not wrong for people to want to protect themselves from harm. Zixuan, you're right. You just didn't understand me. Now that you understand me, you know what kind of person I am. I didn't have the courage before, but now I can fight off those rumors on my own. Thank you, Zixuan. You've made me more certain that if I'm brave, things will be fine. Don't feel sorry. Let's make our debut performance even more perfect together!"
Jin Zixuan's originally touched expression quickly faded, and she was unable to resist and was pulled away by Wu Bingxia for training.
They started practicing with pop songs and continued until April, when everything was flourishing. Lin Mian also wrote an original song. After she played it for Lin Jianai, Lin Jianai immediately decided to add Lin Mian's band to their performance on Youth Day in May.
Lin Jianai feels that there will always be listeners who like this song.
But we have to come up with a name for the band. We've been busy with so many things before and haven't decided on a name for the band. Now, in addition to training, we also have to think about what to call it.
"We decided to form a band at the end of 1998. How about we call it 9812? How cool and a little mysterious, don't you think?"
Shi Luyi was disliked by all the girls. Jin Zixuan yelled, "Listen to yourself, does this sound smooth? What's wrong with your brain? Only studying all the time can make you like this!"
"You still only know how to study. If you have the ability, you can choose one."
Jin Zixuan remained silent, she also had no idea.
Zhong Yuqi had a new idea: "It's almost 2000, why don't we call it New Century? New Century band sounds cool."
"But we're not a band formed in 2000, and it's a bit tongue-twisting, so it's cool."
Wu Bingxia felt weird when she thought about bowing to everyone and saying we are New Century.
Influenced by Zhong Yuqi, Lin Mian came up with a new name.
"New Storm?"
The four people said it in unison, and they looked at each other, all quite satisfied with the name.
The five people put their palms together, "Fighting, New Storm!"
When we stood on the stage, everyone realized that the view from the stage was completely different from that from the side. This was too much.
Lin Jianai's band is really appealing. Looking at these young faces in front of her, Lin Mian looked to the side of the curtain. Lin Jianai raised her eyebrows and gave her a thumbs up.
Take a deep breath. This feeling is completely different from the last time she went on stage to sing with Lin Jianai. At that time, Lin Mian was alone and she was not afraid of anything.
But now, there are five of them, and they have five times the strength.
Lin Mian nodded to Shi Luyi, and he gave him a look that said, "Don't worry."
"One, two, three" Shi Luyi beat the drumstick, and the moment the drumbeat sounded, the others also started moving.
The band on the stage seemed to come alive, and the brisk rhythm brought the audience into a new world.
“My dear friend
Tonight you will not walk alone
Riding the night
We will walk away”
The beautiful girl on the stage even has a beautiful and ethereal voice.
She spoke as if she was telling a story, so graceful and moving.
But the next second, the drum beats became rapid, as if foreshadowing a huge change in the next moment.
“Even without the guidance of the Big Dipper
Even if we can't read the rings on the tree stump
Even if there is no snow tonight
Still walk away”
Lin Mian's voice was clear yet slightly hoarse, and he was determined not to give up and leave even in difficult situations.
"Your courage plus my determination
Never give up is the creed of the New Storm
Walk away tonight
Never look back again"
Zhong Yuqi played the piano in front of people again, and it was not as difficult as she had imagined. Her true nature was bravery, and she enjoyed music wantonly.
Jin Zixuan was a little nervous, but she was determined. After practicing so many times, she didn't want to fail at the end.
“While we are still young
While we still have strength
Starting now
Walk away tonight”
Fireworks bloomed in Jin Zixuan's heart. She did it!
Shi Luyi was not to be outdone. He held the drumstick between his little finger of his right hand, and his hair, which he had grown long, swayed to the rhythm as he shook his head and played the drums. Even his lyrics were very unique, and he only recited the chorus.
But considering his handsome face, this is not a bad thing, because Shi Luyi is tone-deaf, so no one will know that this handsome guy's singing is bad.
If this wasn't the band's first song and they wanted everyone to sing the lyrics, Shi Luyi wouldn't have sung any lyrics.
While Shi Luyi was singing, everyone on the stage looked at him more or less, as they were all afraid that Shi Luyi would make a mistake.
Fortunately, he held on.
The atmosphere at the scene was already very good at this time. The people who came here originally liked this type of music, so it was normal for them to like New Storm. Many people had already started singing along with them.
When the whole audience was shouting "Walk away" and "New Storm", Lin Mian was not idle either. She ran to Jin Zixuan, and the two looked at each other. Their fingers began to pluck the strings non-stop, showing off their skills and bringing auditory stimulation to everyone.
This is the way to play on stage.
At this moment, everyone has forgotten the age of the people on the stage. They have brought us great works, so what does age matter?
Music brings people closer together and brings hearts closer together inadvertently.
Lin Mian did not forget the other members. After performing "Walk away tonight", Lin Mian ran around the venue, introducing the members to the people below the stage. At the same time, he accompanied each person's personal performance and had a strong sense of interaction with the audience.
Among so many people, beautiful and handsome faces are very eye-catching, but He Xintong just can't take his eyes off that girl.
She was obviously the smallest girl in the audience, but she was the most eye-catching one.
Her every move is more casual and relaxed than others, and even her coolness is more obvious than others.
In the May weather, she wore a white T-shirt casually tucked into light blue wide-leg pants, and a red plaid shirt around her waist, looking particularly energetic.
Very cute.
He Xintong covered his mouth. He didn't expect that when he passed by today and was attracted by that voice, he would stop and see such a cute and dazzling girl.
Her fair skin and curly hair reminded He Xintong of the sister he had always longed for but never had.
She is so suitable to be his sister.
He Xintong heard the sound of his own heartbeat in a trance. He wanted her to be his family.
He pointed at Lin Mian and asked the housekeeper beside him: "Can I make her my sister?"
Li Fang is really a troublemaker.
"Master, she is not an object. You can't just take her whenever you want."
He Xintong looked away in disappointment, but he did not give up.
"If my dad agrees, she can be part of my family, right?"
A drop of sweat ran down his forehead, and Li Fang didn't dare to make a rash promise.
"If you agree, you should have a solution."
Li Fang didn't feel embarrassed at all to push the difficult problem onto He Lang.
Isn't it He Lang's habit that makes He Xintong ask such questions?
He felt sorry for this child whose mother died young, and had loved him very much since he was a child. He did not use the same tactics against him that he had used against his brother.
He Xintong had never had anything he couldn't get, and he naively thought that Lin Mian would be the same.
"no"
He Xintong never expected that his father, who always just nodded to his requests, would one day reject him.
He lay down on the ground unwillingly and started crying and making a fuss. The crying sounded like a devil's sound, making the veins on He Lang's forehead throb.
He Yu just happened to come home, and He Lang unceremoniously threw his youngest son to him.
Facing his crying brother, He Yu seemed to be more patient than He Lang, but He Xintong was more afraid of him.
After finding out the reason why He Xintong was making such a fuss, He Yu couldn't help laughing.
He rubbed his brother's head and said, "Family is related by blood, like you, dad, and me. But family also has non-blood ties, like mom and dad."
"Xiao Tong, you and that girl are not related by blood. If you want her to be a family member, then you have to be like mom and dad."
"What?" He Xintong pouted. "It's not that difficult. Just do as mom and dad do."
Looking at his brother whose eyes were always so clear, He Yu smiled.
"It's not nice of you to say that. This is just wishful thinking on your part. You haven't asked the girl yet. You need to ask for her consent."
He Yu's serious look deceived He Xintong.
He blew his nose and got up from the ground.
"Why didn't you tell me earlier? You made me cry all the time. I'm so tired."
Looking at He Xintong's recovered back, He Yu slightly raised the corners of his mouth, with a smile in his eyes, which seemed to be frozen with frost. His half-closed eyes showed that no one was in his sight.
"Just do what he wants."
"yes"
Only then did Li Fang follow He Xintong.
On the other side, after the performance, everyone returned to the stage and became good students again. Lin Jianai and the others were most fond of their good student appearance.
I didn't let them leave, I wanted everyone to have a meal together.
Lin Jianai was also aware that there was no wine on the table as she was bringing a child. There was only sparkling water. Tu Yin mentioned that Lin Mian liked sparkling water, and Lin Jianai remembered it.
She regarded herself as Lin Mian's master, hugged Lin Mian and pretended to cry during the meal, telling him about her own difficulties.
Teaching Lin Mian is not a painful thing, it can even be considered a joy, if it is not associated with himself.
"I practiced that piece for days, but she mastered it in just half a day. Half a day! Who among you could possibly understand this? Even the master was outdone by the disciple. Wow, wow, wow, I'm embarrassed to tell people I'm in a band. I'm so lame, so lame!"
"Oh," Tu Yin comforted her, "This is what it means when a disciple surpasses his master. Without a master like you, how could there be such a good disciple? This shows that you are a very good master."
"This is called the wave behind pushing the wave in front. The master died on the beach."
Lin Jianai screamed strangely, but everyone could see that she liked and admired Lin Mian.
However, Tu Yin has always spoiled her and always supported her. The two of them sang in unison and no one else could interfere.
Lin Mian knew how they got along. She was obviously younger than everyone present, yet she still took care of her teammates while they ate.
Looking at Lin Mian like this, Lin Jianai felt very greedy. She hung on Lin Mian without using any strength.
"Yinyin, my dear Yinyin, please let Mianmian be my sister. Look, we have the same surname and the same gender, what a fate."
"roll."
This time, Tu Yin did not continue to give in to Lin Jianai.
Everyone burst into laughter, and the air was filled with the smell of unbridled joy.
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