The 1990s was an era when stars shone the brightest. Wen Liang certainly had many singers and actors that he liked, but unlike his peers, he had never been a fan, either in his past life or this life!
A so-called star is first and foremost a human being, and secondly a job. He is no more noble or extraordinary than anyone else. Listening to music and watching movies are indispensable condiments in a busy life, but condiments are only condiments after all, and cannot be regarded as your entire life.
However, on the night of March 30th, being in this ocean of fans, listening to the waves of almost shouting that resounded through the stadium with tens of thousands of people, looking at the young and excited faces, you will involuntarily be affected and infected by the enthusiasm, and then wave your arms and twist your body to the beat of the music, melting into a drop of water in the ocean.
At 8:30, with a burst of cheerful drums, the lights came on and Jacky Cheung appeared in the center of the stage. He was dressed in pure white clothes, which formed a sharp contrast with the ragged dancers dressed as primitive people beside him. The whole stadium was instantly boiling, and the chaotic applause and cheers finally gathered into a beat to welcome the first song of the night, "Extreme Summer".
"OH... AH... E... YEAH... "
A dynamic melody rang in his ears. Wen Liang looked at this superstar who was at the peak of his career, but the middle-aged man in the future with the vicissitudes of life and traces of time emerged in his mind. But no matter what, after ten years of time and space, the only thing that has not changed is his singing that has touched an entire generation!
Xu Yao beside her had already been immersed in the atmosphere of the scene, shouting and dancing, her face flushed with excitement. Although Ji Su was not as crazy as her, she also cooperated and clapped the beat. Only Ning Xiaoning remained as cold as ice, with her arms folded and her brows slightly furrowed, as if she didn't quite understand why a grown man was jumping around on the stage while a group of people were making a lot of noise below.
Wen Liang gently touched her shoulder and said, "Don't just stand there like an idiot. You'll feel it if you sing along."
Ning Xiaoning tilted her head and said, "What, can't hear..."
Wen Liang put his hands to his mouth and shouted, "Can you sing, "I'll Wait for You Someday", sing along!"
Ning Xiaoning's expression remained unchanged as she asked, "Tell me again, what's the name of this song?"
“One Day I’ll Wait for You…”
Jacky Cheung also sang on stage: "I waited and waited, I waited and waited for you, but you were never here; I thought and thought, I thought and thought for you, how much I wish you knew..."
Ning Xiaoning stared at Wen Liang steadily, her eyes as dark as ink, and the emotions that had been suppressed for so long were finally released with nowhere to escape. In the dim night, they quietly lingered on Wen Liang's face.
How long have I wanted to look at him so wantonly
How many times have I wanted to look at him so indulgently like this!
But youth allows you and me to indulge ourselves occasionally, but it will not forgive unscrupulous pursuit and possession. Above love, there are many things that are more important and precious.
Wen Liang's heart skipped a beat. From this angle, Ning Xiaoning's face looked like a fairy carved out of ice and snow from the Tianshan Mountains. She should not have appeared in the human world.
A glance at each other, a lifetime of silence!
Ning Xiaoning turned her head quickly, her eyes fixed on the stage in the distance. Jacky Cheung stood still with his head bowed, eyes closed, and sang in a low voice:
"If you know that being together is the best, I will definitely wait for you one day..."
Later, "Fatal Fury", "Wild Cat Love", "A Thousand Reasons for Sadness", "When Love Becomes a Habit" and "The Flowers I've Been Waiting for Have Also Withered". There were no gorgeous costumes, no colorful stages, and no vulgar, revealing breasts or hot dances. The singing alone was enough to lead everyone's enthusiasm, and the singing alone could keep the climax going for three hours. Over the years in the Chinese music scene, there have been many people who have been named the God of Songs, but Jacky Cheung is unique!
We gather for separation. When the last note fell, Jacky Cheung, his clothes soaked with sweat, bowed and took farewell. A thunderous "encore" rang out in the stadium. After a brief adjustment, Jacky Cheung sang "Blessing" in response to the audience's call, which turned into a chorus of the whole audience!
"Don't ask, don't tell, everything is left unsaid
At this moment, let us spend it quietly around this candlelight
Don't wave, don't look back, when I sing this song
I'm afraid that tears will gently fall
May my smile always remain in your heart
Accompany you through every spring, summer, autumn and winter..."
Everyone slowly raised their hands, linked hands together, and waved gently: "Say goodbye, goodbye will not be too far away
If we are destined to meet, we can look forward to tomorrow, when you and I will meet again in the brilliant season..."
Xu Yao, Ji Su, and Ning Xiaoning looked at Wen Liang at the same time. The young men's love and sorrow, the unruly and exuberant spirit of youth, were all deposited in eternal memory along with the song.
Don't wave, don't look back, when I sing this song,
May there be smiles in my heart,
Accompany you through every spring, summer, autumn and winter!
After the song ended, the crowd dispersed. Following the surging crowd, the four of them walked out of the stadium and finally moved to the side of the Cherokee. Viper parked the car on the side of the path a hundred meters away to avoid the crowd when the show ended, but he didn't expect that he was still squeezed and couldn't turn around. He honked the horn several times but it didn't work. He waited for a while and turned the steering wheel quickly when there were fewer people. But a white BMW behind him whizzed by and if Viper hadn't made an emergency avoidance, there would have been a collision.
The three girls screamed in surprise, and Viper was so frightened that he broke out in a cold sweat. He glanced at Wen Liang and saw that his face was gloomy. Just as he was about to open the car door and go down to cause trouble for the other party, Wen Liang shook his head and said, "Don't cause trouble tonight!"
He never causes trouble, but he is never afraid of trouble either. However, today he is with Xu Yao and others, so safety comes first. Viper nodded knowingly and wrote down the license plate number of the BMW. When Wen Shao said not to cause trouble tonight, he meant that he could cause trouble after tonight!
The little episode was quickly forgotten by everyone. Xu Yao chattered about the concert, and her little fangirl look made people laugh. Ji Su also laughed while reminiscing, "I never thought the songs of the God of Songs were so good before. Listening to them live is really different from listening to tapes. Yaoyao, from now on I will join your team and become a die-hard fan of Jacky Cheung."
Xu Yao grabbed Ji Su's hand, shook it vigorously, and said, "We have come from all corners of the world and come together for a common, great goal. So from now on, please allow me to call you: Comrade!"
Ning Xiaoning moved aside to show that she had drawn a clear line between them. Wen Liang turned his head and said seriously, "Comrade Xu Yao, please pay attention to organizational discipline. We should not have a party within the party or set up a separate faction. We are the Gang of Four and do not need the Xueyou faction!"
Xu Yao smiled proudly and said, "My goal is to use the Xueyou faction to swallow up the Gang of Four. Now that we have two votes, you, the great dictator, can no longer act arbitrarily in the future!"
"Really? Then where do you think we should go for a midnight snack?"
Xu Yao was dumbfounded, and then she remembered that there was Ji Su, a quarter of Wuzhou people, and hurriedly asked: "Su Su, where are you going?"
Ji Su spread his hands and said, "I just heard my grandmother talk about some Suzhou cuisine, but I don't know where to go in the evening..."
Wen Liang laughed loudly and said, "Look, I have to make the final decision, right?"
Xu Yao was furious, Ji Su smiled silently, only Ning Xiaoning suddenly rolled her eyes at him and said lightly: "It was the eunuch who did it!"
Now it was Wen Liang's turn to be dumbfounded. He was indeed planning to go to Taijian Nong. When coming to Wuzhou, he must try the night market snacks. The most famous one was of course Taijian Nong.
Seeing Wen Liang's expression of being unable to speak, Xu Yao was stunned at first, then she laughed and fell on Ning Xiaoning, saying, "Good Xiaoning, this is a great counterattack!"
Wen Liang said sullenly, "Girls shouldn't know so much. Eunuch Nong, Eunuch Nong, not only should you not say this name, you shouldn't even hear it!"
These words earned three eye rolls and three "Pah" sounds, and the effect was significant!
When I arrived at Taijian Nongban to try some delicious food, I saw a white BMW parked next to the Cherokee when I came out. I looked at the license plate and found that it was the same car that had cut in line at the stadium just now.
But this is not too strange. After watching a concert, you must have some midnight snack. Although Taijian Nong is not the only choice, it is the best place, so it is not surprising to encounter it.
As I was looking at him, I heard a man's feminine voice behind me, saying, "What are you doing? Are you trying to get in front of my car and get yourself killed?"
Xu Yao turned her head first and saw an unbelievably handsome man holding a pretty girl's waist in his hands. She frowned and asked, "How dare you talk like that?"
Viper snorted coldly, and without waiting for Wen Liang's order, he took a step forward and stood in front of Xu Yao. He was ready to take action in an instant, but he heard Wen Liang's laughter from behind him: "Isn't this Secretary Wei? I didn't know it was your car. I'm sorry, I'm sorry, brother, I apologize to you!"
This person turned out to be Wei Yan, whom he hadn't seen for a long time. He was also surprised to see Wen Liang. How could he dare to put on airs? He quickly let go of the girl's waist and walked over. With a smile on his face, he said, "It's you, Mr. Wen. When did you come to Su Hai? Oh, it's all my fault just now. I blamed myself for not recognizing you, Mr. Wen. Damn it, damn it!"
Wen Liang glanced at the girl behind him and said with a smile, "We just got here today. Secretary Wei, you go ahead and do your thing. We'll meet again some other day!"
Wei Yan said awkwardly: "Okay, I'll listen to President Wen and wait for your call. I left in a hurry last time, so this time you must let me do my best to be a good host."
After he drove away, Xu Yao said in disgust: "Do you know him? This man is arrogant at first but respectful later. He is so shameless!"
Wen Liang didn't say anything, but he thought of Yao Shang, who was dignified and charming.
After leaving Taijian Lane, we took a ferry around the moat to admire the moonlight in Wuzhou. The lights were colorful, the water was rippling, and the bridges, towers, plank roads, and railings were all ancient and fragrant. Wen Liang closed his eyes slightly, listening to the sound of masts and oars crossing the water, the whispers of the girls, and the soft wind with the flavor of Jiangnan blowing across his face. I hope that every year will be like this night, and I hope that this night will last forever! (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian. to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.) (To be continued)