Chapter 458 Under the night sky with fireworks rising
"If you have the talent of a singer, will you definitely become a singer? Or if you have the talent of being successful, will you definitely step onto the battlefield?"
"The answer is not necessarily." Elklu put down the cup and shook her head.
"Sometimes I am also very curious, does Senior Grid have courage or just no fighting spirit."
"In the face of countless benefits brought by the identity of a singer, she can give up and abandon them. This must be a result of some kind of strong belief and courage."
"But even with a talent that countless people envy, she still dares not continue on this path, and finally gives up in self-abandonment. It makes it difficult for people to think that Senior Grid is brave and strong."
"Most singers, even those who have retired now, have at least tried a lot on the path of being a singer, and finally chose to give up when they saw no hope or could not make any further progress." "
But Senior Grid is different. Even before graduation, she has a tendency to give up."
"A singer's emotions can infect people, even if I am also a singer."
"Because of Senior Grid's giving up, it dealt a heavy blow to me, Jian Xiner, and Luo Fenghua. It also made us confused and hesitant for a long time." As she spoke, she slowly shook the glass of cool and bubbly wine.
"Singers come from all corners of society. Before they awaken, no one knows that they will embark on this path in the future."
"Have you ever thought about why you become a singer?" The cat-eared singer suddenly changed her tone.
"In fact, many people embark on this path unconsciously. At first, they just think that being a singer must be much more exciting than being an ordinary person. Then they gradually get used to this identity and slowly discover the real desire in their hearts."
"In fact, as a singer, the most fearful thing is not pain, but confusion. Because of confusion, any beliefs and emotions are no longer firm. Everything you do is like a puppet, just following the environment around you."
"Indecision brings hesitation, frequent changes in ideas and positions, and finally no matter what decision you make, you will regret it. This is very scary." She shook her head.
"Senior Grid once told me that she was a very decadent person, and she was not motivated by many things. Those lofty things were far away from her, and it was difficult for her to run towards these ideas from the bottom of her heart, but if she was asked to completely deny them, she thought she could not do it, so she was trapped in hesitation."
"The voice of the confused singer not only failed to move people, but also made the audience more confused and lost, as if they had lost their souls.
" "It was also because of this reason that she sang less and less frequently later, and even had a tendency to self-destruct."
"After several psychological treatments, she submitted an application to the Central Council, and finally gave up the title and identity of the singer, and closed her talent."
"Because she no longer had the infectious ability of the singer, she could sing some sad and decadent songs to relieve her emotions, and then her life gradually recovered."
After listening to Elukelu's story, the people present had various emotions in their hearts, some regretful, some sympathetic, some worried, and some calm.
"Where is Senior Grid now?" Someone asked curiously.
"I don't know the details, but it should not be in the central star region. The last time I contacted her online was at the beginning of the year. She said she bought a second-hand hoverbike, which made it much more convenient to go to the bar every night."
After telling the story of Senior 'Sparkling Wine' Grid, Elklu blinked, as if she felt that the atmosphere was not right.
"Ahem, everyone, have a good dinner tonight. I was just a little excited and said too much without realizing it. Anyway, it's rare for us to get together today, so let's be happy~"
Then she tried to liven up the atmosphere, introducing the seafood dinner she specially prepared, and then evaluating the must-visit restaurants and delicacies around the academy.
"There is a restaurant called 'Summer Windmill' near the center 2 area. It is very unique. Although it is indoors, the entire floor of several square meters is a wheat field. The only place to eat is in the windmill. There is always warm sunshine and wind on the dome. The scenery is beautiful and relaxing. The wheat-flavored bread inside is a signature dish that guests like."
"Others include 'Gate Crab', 'Dragon Flame Roast', 'Nectar Kiss', etc. These are also restaurants with special styles. It would be great to experience them."
Talking about these places, the curiosity of several young singers was aroused again, and then the topic slowly turned to their respective tastes and hobbies.
"I prefer meat and vegetables." Blanche talked about her hobbies.
"I like tofu." Odney raised her finger.
"Probably barbecue." Pulin thought for a while.
"Fish or various soups?" Shui Yanqing tapped her chin to think.
"Cold and sweet cake." Orles said affirmatively.
"Alas, me, fish or fruit." Tilan saw several people looking at her, and then answered.
"Haha, it seems that we, the parallel importers, have won." Eluklu came to Tilan's side, hugged her and Shui Yanqing, and expressed his approval.
As the few people laughed and chatted, the dinner gradually came to an end. Finally, they went to the observatory on the dome to enjoy the moonlight. The seven people took off their shoes and lay on the mats.
The dome is a filter that magnifies the scenery of the night sky. Looking down, it is like standing on a distant mountain top, filtering out the pollution of other light sources, and looking up at the Milky Way star sand in the sky.
It is very beautiful. "The Milky Way is very big." Odney sighed softly.
"Yeah, it's very big." Shui Yanqing stared at the Ganges star sand in a daze.
"It is said that in the Milky Way, only a very small number of habitable galaxies have civilization activities, and the vast majority of other galaxies are extremely cold and deserted."
"Sometimes I dare not look at this galaxy, because if I look at it too much, I will feel that I am too small, so small that anything I do will be futile in the end."
"Don't give up, you do these things, not because you really want to change the world.
" "Actually, I knew a long time ago that I can't change the world. The only thing I can change is this small fragment that I have experienced."
"This is also good, because this small fragment is our world."
After that, this small observatory became quiet. Some people still gazed at the distant starry sky, some closed their eyes, and slowly, some people fell asleep.
Orles turned her eyes and looked at Tilan who was sleeping beside her. She saw that her breathing was slowly becoming steady and she seemed to be completely asleep. Is she
so defenseless? She thought to herself, and then she leaned her head slightly closer to take a closer look at the sleeping Tilan. Then she gently leaned her head against her and closed her eyes.
On the other side of the mat, Eluklu lay on her side, secretly playing a small game on her personal terminal. Blanche looked at the starry sky above her head and gradually fell asleep.
Odney and Pulin were talking in a low voice, occasionally making gestures, probably discussing the gains and losses in the previous star cluster confrontations.
Shui Yanqing was very awake and did not sleep. She first raised her body and looked around at the other singers, then lay down again and closed her eyes to rest.
In this way, in the early morning, when the moon passed the observation angle of the observatory, the singers present returned and left sporadically.
The next day, Tilan spent the daytime normal classes and attended the evening party of the "Four Leaf Crystal Central Star Region Mutual Aid Association".
The members at the party were all from the Four-Leaf Crystal Star Region, some of them were students, and some were business people who made a living in the Central Star Region.
During this time, Tilan attended a small meeting and then said goodbye and left.
After this day, it was Thursday. It was rare that she had no plans for this night, so Tilan slept and rested at home.
Then it was Friday. Even though the class was not over yet, she could feel that the atmosphere on campus was much lighter.
"Because it is the Autumn Moon Lantern Festival." Orles and Tilan walked in the corridor of the campus building, looking at the students passing by outside.
"The one on campus is just a simple celebration. To really watch the performance of the Autumn Moon Lantern Festival, you have to go to the commercial street in the central area. There are many big companies sponsoring and promoting activities there, so they will also invite many stars and performance teams."
"Does Tilan have time to go tomorrow?" She invited.
"Tomorrow is fine." The girl nodded slightly.
Seeing her agree, Orles felt much lighter, and then walked to the forked intersection, waved goodbye to Tilan, and then entered the forked road where her mansion was.
After returning to her residence, Tilan first changed into a set of clothes that were convenient for traveling. The upper body was probably a simple and fitted shirt with a dark red ribbon on the collar and a little white lace on the sleeves. The lower body was a skirt of the same color as the ribbon, just below the knees, not too long or too short. The dark red skirt was dotted with white rose patterns, which had a simple and gorgeous beauty.
Tonight was the time she agreed to have dinner with Yilin. It had been a month since the two of them came to the Central Star Region, and this was their first dinner together.
"Where are we, Tilan?" Yilin's familiar voice came from the personal terminal.
"Next to the Swordtail Pine Platform in the Central Zone 1." Tilan looked up and looked at the platform opposite, which was decorated with bright lights. There were lanterns of different sizes inside, and occasionally red ribbons could be seen fluttering.
"Wait a minute, I'll be there soon."
Leaning on the guardrail outside the platform, Tilan looked up at the sky, her long flax-gray hair pouring down, with an indescribable smoothness and freedom.
With her body slightly bent and her fingers clasped on the guardrail, her figure was somewhat carefree, which made passers-by occasionally stare and turn their heads.
5 minutes later, a supersonic train stopped at the station, and then many pedestrians walked out, including a chestnut-haired woman.
As soon as she walked out of the platform, Yilin saw Tilan leaning against the guardrail, and then walked over with a smile.
"Let's go together."
Then the two walked towards the bustling commercial street full of tourists.
The traces of time passed by inadvertently. Compared with the time when the two went to the botanical garden four years ago, Yilin is now more mature, with permed and dyed big wavy chestnut hair, a pearl bracelet on her wrist, and a handbag that also highlights her generous and fashionable temperament.
Beside her, she looks younger, but different from the slightly soft four years ago, Tilan seems a little free and easy tonight, and the details of some movements no longer have the timid feeling of the past.
After visiting several shops, the two walked out again, and Yilin talked about the clothes and interesting things she had just seen.
"Come to think of it, Tilan has really changed a lot." She finally noticed this subtle change.
"Huh?" Tilan tilted her head, a little puzzled.
"Nothing, just the feeling that the little Tilan we knew has finally grown up. Well, although she is not as confused and cute as before, she also has a new kind of beauty."
"Is it so obvious?" Tilan interlocked her fingers and recalled the changes after she came to the Central Star Region.
"It seems that I am indeed much more relaxed than before." She stroked the hair beside her ear.
"High school was very stressful. You later knew that Edes Academy was in dire straits with Saint Ingo."
"At that time, I had to rely on the school for a lot of things, and I also had a lot of unknown concerns about the future. Reflected in my temperament, I am a little cautious and sometimes more restrained."
"What about now? Do you know, when I walked out of the platform, I saw you leaning against the guardrail and almost didn't recognize you." Yilin smiled softly with her hands covering her mouth.
"Now, do you know the word disenchantment?" Tilan answered.
"In the past, I had a lot of imagination about the Central Star Region, and as an ordinary person, I was in awe and fear of the upper echelons of the Federation
." "But after coming to college, I gradually realized the real situation of the Central Star Region, that is to say, the hazy veil was completely lifted. At the same time, various courses and activities at school have gradually made me see the true power structure and current situation of the Federation."
"The more you know, the less fear you have, that's probably it."
"When you know everything, you will no longer be so inexplicably afraid and worried." Tilan shook her head slightly.
"I think sometimes psychological problems do not have to be treated with psychological methods. Perhaps truly experiencing and understanding reality can untie many knots and irregular anxieties."
"Really amazing, Tilan." Yilin looked at her friend beside her with relief and admiration.
"You know, when you were seriously analyzing and explaining to me, you exuded a confident and sincere aura, a charm I have never seen before."
"So frank and powerful."
"Haha, although it's a bit exaggerated, I am really surprised and happy." After saying that, she turned her head again and looked at the floating lantern that looked like a red fish at the end of the street.
"It turns out that people really do change." After saying that, she closed her eyes, and then slowly opened them again.
"From the distant Four-Leaf Crystal, a small underground city in the emerald skirt, to the prosperous metropolis of the Central Star Region, I really have the illusion that time flies and the world has changed."
"Can we still be friends in the future, Tilan?" She suddenly asked.
"Of course, why do you ask this suddenly?"
"Because I'm afraid that one day I won't be able to catch up with you." Yilin answered seriously.
"Now you don't need to rely on me anymore." She said with a slight sense of loss in her heart.
"Although I don't rely on you anymore, I still need you, Yilin." Tilan took Yilin's hand and walked under the night sky where fireworks were rising.
"I still remember, that afternoon after school, Yilin who came to play with me with a bunch of candies, the Yilin who stood up and defended me, the Yilin who was mature and generous in everyone's eyes."
"That is part of my past memory, a part that cannot be forgotten or discarded."
(End of this chapter)
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