Please, come home and practice the piano

Chapter 885 145. Lao Tang’s Secret, the Appearance of Youth

"You guys chat."

It was still early, so Xu Li left first, leaving time for the two people she hadn't seen for a long time.

After Xu Li left, Lao Tang finally responded, "Are you two here to do something?"

As he spoke, Lao Tang realized that his words were a bit ambiguous, and asked the person at the hotel entrance who was here to do business, "No."

Li An waved his hand: "Ji Yang has a performance this afternoon. It's the performance season now. It's hard to park in front of the school, so I parked here. It's also close to the flower shop where I ordered flowers."

"I saw you as soon as I got off the car."

Lao Tang: "Ji Yang has a performance this afternoon?"

Li An: "Yes, let's go together later."

Lao Tang grinned: "Then we have to go."

Li An hesitated for a moment and said, "Can you return the house? If you can, just come with me. I will make arrangements for you tonight."

Lao Tang: "I really can't give up this house. I'll explain it to you later."

After checking in, Lao Tang put down his luggage and the two of them went straight back to the lobby downstairs.

"Let's go and have some food."

"I've had lunch. Please sit down for a while."

The two of them found a seat by the window in the lobby and sat down. Lao Tang truthfully explained his itinerary for the past two days, including the performance he was going to see the day before yesterday afternoon.

"Mabond, yes."

Li An sighed and laughed, "I was wondering when there would be someone named Ma Bangde in our department, and Ji Yang even sent me a message specifically asking me, it must be Master Tang."

Lao Tang followed suit with a smile: "Those two kids are quite interesting. I just happened to run into them and helped them out."

"That's not right." Li An reacted immediately, "Then you just asked me if Ji Yang had a performance this afternoon, you must have seen the poster."

Lao Tang: "It was almost dark, and I didn't notice it."

Li An: “Yes.”

After a brief silence, the two of them opened their mouths at the same time, and when they saw the other person open their mouths, they closed their mouths again.

Then they said in unison, "You say."

After saying this in unison, they both laughed at the same time.

After laughing, Li An asked, "Have you arranged everything at home?"

Lao Tang sighed: "My father didn't say anything, but my mother, well, you know what an old lady is like."

Li An nodded: "Have you really thought it through?"

Lao Tang has now completely figured it out: "It doesn't matter where I work, why do I have to make things difficult for myself? We are not on the same path to begin with, and we can't be together forever. It's only a matter of time before I leave. Instead of waiting until that time, it's better to leave early."

Li An: "Does Mr. Huang know you're here?"

Lao Tang: "I called him yesterday. He thought I was out to relax and asked me to stay out for a few more days. I wanted to tell him, but Lao Wu wanted me to tell no one. I thought it made sense, so I didn't say anything. Let it be. It's good to be quiet."

“How many teachers are there now?”

Li Anle: "Aren't we not going to talk about work today?"

Lao Tang: "Okay, let's go."

Li An: "Brother Ma, please."

The two left the hotel.

Lao Tang: "By the way, I have an appointment with the agent to go and see the house tomorrow morning."

Li An: "Don't worry about accommodation."

Lao Tang: "No, just let me be alone for a while, thank you."

Li An: "No, Lao Tang, do you know where our school is? Even if you want to be alone for a while, don't rent a house near here."

Lao Tang: "Tianhu Avenue."

Li An: "Who told you?"

Lao Tang laughed: "You must know Baidu Maps."

Li An: "Blame me."

Lao Tang: "You took the photo yourself. Aren't there an art gallery and Costa opposite your school?"

Li An: "You are still the best."
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At the Purple Sakura Shop, Xu Li had just bought the bouquet when she heard Li Ang's voice behind her.

Xu Li came to buy flowers, Li An came to pick up the flowers, and Lao Tang also bought a bouquet of flowers.

In fact, Lao Tang wanted to buy two bouquets of flowers, but he could only think about it. However, with Ji Yang as an informant, Lao Tang thought of some scenes and then a burning little flame emerged in his heart.

"What's so exciting?" Li An joked.

Lao Tang shook his head and said, "Let's go. Hey, aren't Che Lin, Xiao Hu and the others coming today?"

Xu Li: "Today is Friday."

Lao Tang: “Oh, they are still in school.”

Li An: "I think you really need to take a good rest."
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Rongyuan studio.

The string quartet’s performance had just ended, and various photo ops were taking place on the stage.

A crowd had gathered outside the studio door.

Ji Yang, Xue Li and other band members are busy with the reception. In half an hour, it will be their turn to go on stage.

"Dad, you can go in now. The only people inside are those taking pictures." Ji Yang urged his parents.

Old Ji didn't want to cause trouble for his daughter, but he had to wait for Li Ang to come and say hello before he could go in. At this time, the bassist's younger brother brought two bottles of water.

"Uncle and aunt."

Hu Rong took it: "Thank you."

Bassist's younger brother: "It's okay, Auntie."

Just then, Ji Yang saw a group of three figures walking towards this side from afar, and then they smiled.

Hey? Is that Teacher Tang?
"Brother Ma Bangde Ma!"

The bassist recognized the man who had helped him put up posters the day before at a glance. The drummer also looked over and thought that he was indeed a senior from the piano department, otherwise how could he come here with Teacher Li.

Xue Li also cast a glance over there, feeling very happy. Of course she was happy that such a heavyweight guest like Teacher Li could come.

"Senior Brother Ma Bangde?" Ji Yang was too busy to think, and he didn't care who was Senior Brother Ma Bangde, and walked quickly towards the three people.

"Teacher!" Ji Yang stopped in front of the three people, "Hello Aunt Xu, Hello Teacher Tang."

Xu Li: "Looking forward to your performance."

Ji Yang: "Hey, thank you Aunt Xu."

Lao Tang: "I performed this specially for you today."

Ji Yang: “Wow!!”

Li An waved to Old Ji from a distance and turned around, "Is the old man here?"

Ji Yang: "Not yet, teacher, let me take you in and sit down first."

Li An: "Don't worry about us, just focus on your own things."

The three followed Ji Yang to the door of the studio. Lao Tang smiled and nodded to his junior brother who played bass and his junior sister who played drums. The two of them excitedly waved their hands at Lao Tang.

Old Tang's eyes passed over Xue Li and stayed for a moment. Xue Li smiled back, but then Xue Li found that this face was so familiar, she must have seen it somewhere.

It used to be slow!
Pick!

Xue Li suddenly remembered that half a year ago, after she finished singing in a bar, a strange man thanked her and gave her a pick that originally belonged to her.

No, no, that person should be fatter.

No, no, they are all wearing hats!

Is that really true?

Lao Tang naturally noticed the change in Xue Li's expression, smiled at her and then looked away.

Here, Ang Lee introduced Lao Ji to Lao Tang, and then introduced Lao Tang to the Lao Ji couple.

"You guys go in first. I'll wait for the teacher here. Lao Tang, you go in too."

Old Ji wanted to wait for Teacher Wei, but after hearing what Li An said, he stopped lingering and entered the studio. Suddenly, the entrance became much quieter. After Old Tang entered, Ji Yang introduced Li An to the band members, and then formally introduced her piano teacher, Li An, to everyone.

Everyone has long heard of Ang Lee's name. Just as Xue Li thought, it is undoubtedly a huge encouragement for them that Teacher Ang Lee can come in person today.

"Hello, Teacher Li."

"Hello, Mr. Li."

"Thank you, Teacher Li!"

"No, don't call me teacher, just call me senior brother."

Ji Yang was immediately unwilling: "No, then my generation status will be even lower!"

Hahaha--

Amidst the laughter, Junior Brother Bess expressed his doubts and asked, "Brother, you just said that Senior Brother Ma's name is Tang Shaochong, isn't his last name Ma and his name Ma Bangde?"

Li An explained with a smile: "He was teasing you guys that day. He graduated from the School of Watchmaking at the Ocean University, not from our school. He came to play with me, and he happened to be visiting the school that day, and he ran into you guys."

So that's how it is. Everyone understood.

Drummer Junior Sister: "Brother Tang is really fun."

Li An: "You can tell him in person later. He will definitely be very proud."

Hahaha--

At this time Xue Li said: "Brother Li, has Brother Tang been to Rongcheng before?"

"Yes, what?" Li An looked at Xue Li and nodded. Lao Tang had indeed been to Chengdu in May and again in August. As he spoke, he suddenly remembered another thing.

No way, Lao Tang, is the Xue Li you are talking about this Xue Li? ! ! !
"Have you seen him?" Li An asked casually, "He did come to Chengdu in May this year and stayed here for more than ten days."

Oh my god, is there such a thing? Everyone looked at Xue Li's face with gossipy eyes, as if they had discovered a treasure.

Facing everyone's gaze, Xue Li didn't feel embarrassed at all and nodded with a smile, "Maybe, I'm not sure. It was very late at the bar where I performed, and that person looked a lot like Senior Brother Tang."

Bar singer
Li An had to doubt Lao Tang's motives for coming to Chengdu.

"That's hard to say," What could Li Ang say? "Just go about your business. Just leave one person to handle the reception. Go backstage and clean up and check the instruments."
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By the time the old Wei couple arrived, the concert was about to begin.

"Teacher, Mistress."

"Just go in, why are you waiting for us?"

"it's okay no problem."

"An An, I talked to Professor Li Minhou of the Southwest Folk Music Research Institute on the phone last night. He just wrote me back and said he found the person for you. I sent your phone number and I think someone will contact you today. Please keep an eye out."

"Thank you, Master! Thank you so much!"

"Thank you, kid."

Lao Wei: "Can you two talk about it later?"
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Ang Lee led the way and entered the studio. Everyone looked over. Old Wei saw that many of Ang Lee's friends had come, so he sent Ang Lee away and sat in the first row with his wife.

At this time, the stage was also filled with impressions. There was a piece of effects pedal on the ground, two electric guitars, an electric bass, and an electric acoustic guitar on the instrument stand, and next to the drum set was an elevated electric piano.

It's time to get back to work.

Xu Li was sitting alone in a row, filming the stage with her mobile phone. Ang Lee saw her and passed by without saying anything. There were so many empty seats, so people could sit wherever they wanted.

He came and sat down next to Lao Tang. He wanted to wait until the performance was over before asking Lao Tang, but Lao Tang's calm look made him very unhappy.

Still pretending!

Given the situation, Li An could only use his arm to gently knock down the next door, "Tell me the truth, are you here to see me?"

Lao Tang was puzzled: "Yes."

Still pretending!

Li An laughed: "When you left in May, the Xue Li you called me about the night before was this Xue Li?"

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Lao Tang remained calm: "Yes."

Li An was speechless: "Why didn't you tell me at the time?"

Lao Tang smiled sheepishly, "You didn't ask me at the time."

Bah! Who would have thought that you would meet a little girl!

Li An lowered his voice and said, "She's only a junior!"

Lao Tang: "What happened to the third year?"

After a pause, "Age is not a problem."

Ang Lee was stunned. These were actually Lao Tang’s lines.

"No, Lao Tang, are you serious?" Li An felt that he needed to know what Lao Tang was thinking at this moment.

Lao Tang: "I don't know either. Anyway, don't worry, I won't cause you any trouble."

Li An: "That's not what I meant. You're making me confused. You should have known that she was from our school. If you were still thinking about her, why didn't you ask me for so long? You could have gotten to know each other openly."

Lao Tang sighed, "Ah, actually I didn't think about anything. It was like a dream. I didn't want to disturb her life, nor did I want to have any stories with her. In the past six months, I just occasionally recalled the scene of meeting her at that time, just as a memory of the journey."

Li An: "What about now?"

Lao Tang: "Who would have thought that I would come back and plan to stay here for a long time? So I don't know if you ask me. It was quite sudden for me. You know me well."

Li An sighed and nodded after a moment: "I see, it seems that this trip is destined."

Lao Tang: "I feel the same way. Please help me find out and I will treat you to a meal."

Ang Lee: "Just now you said it was a dream, but you are so anxious for it to come true."

Lao Tang: "That's what's annoying about you. What Lao Wu said is absolutely right. Why do you have to say certain things out loud?"

Li An: "Alright, leave it to me. In order to keep you, I will be responsible for this matter to the end."

Lao Tang: "No, just help me ask her if she is single now, don't scare her and make us look like we are doing something wrong."

Li An: "You got scared by a joke. You are such a loser."

Lao Tang: "Well, ahem, I've met someone I liked before, but we never dated."

Li An: ".This Old Wu is really not a human being."

Lao Tang: “You are right.”

"Wow————"

As the musicians came on stage, the two began to applaud and cheer as the crowd erupted.

"What style of band is it? It doesn't look like pure rock." Lao Tang was quite curious.

"I'm not sure about the details," Li An picked up the program list at hand, "It should be a fusion-style band. There are two singing songs and two original instrumental songs among the ten songs, and the rest are all tributes."

Lao Tang: "I quite like T-Square."

After the applause died down, everyone on the stage took their seats. Ang Lee put down the program, his eyes fell on Xiao Ji who was sitting in front of the keyboard, and then he smiled. "Okay, he looks very relaxed now."

Suddenly there was a crackling sound on the stage!
After the short sound check, the band members exchanged glances with each other.

Xue Li, with her short hair in a wolf-tail style, walked to the front of the stage holding her red electric piano, and then stepped on the single effects pedal next to her feet.

As the four drumsticks struck behind her, she raised the head of the guitar and played a gorgeous strumming opening, which opened the curtain of the performance with great gusto.

Then all the musicians joined in the performance.

The dream-filled rhythm accompanied by the beautiful melody and the original appearance of youth are written on every face on the stage.

Music types should be as colorful as a kaleidoscope.

Very good, Lao Wei nodded.

Ang Lee likes it.

Xu Li likes it.

I like Lao Tang even more.

Even if the electric piano solo at this moment was not performed by Xue Li, he would still be fascinated by this performance.

so cool.

This kind of coolness is an imagination that only exists in his mind. If he were really asked to play such music, he would never be able to produce such a youthful and exuberant feeling.

His youth was dull and gone forever.

(End of this chapter)