allonlinenovel Chapter 159 Meeting
Chapter 159 Meeting
Luo Li took a deep breath and stood in the center of the stage. The lights shone on her, and her eyes revealed determination. She picked up the microphone, and the music slowly began—it was Stefanie Sun's "Encounter."
"Hearing the departure of winter
I woke up in a certain year and month
I think I'm waiting I'm looking forward to
The future cannot be arranged accordingly
cloudy evening outside the car window
There is someone waiting in the future
Look left, look right, look forward
Love has to take several turns before it comes
Who will I meet and what kind of conversation will we have?
How far in the future is the person I'm waiting for?
I hear the wind coming from the subway and the sea of people.
I stood in line, holding my love number.
Luo Li's clear and warm voice seemed to possess a magical power, piercing through the noise of the bar and penetrating into everyone's heart. The once bustling bar gradually quieted down; people stopped talking, people put down their drinks, and everyone was captivated by the song.
"Overcast, evening, outside the car window"
There is someone waiting in the future
Look left, look right, look forward
Love has to take several turns before it comes
Who will I meet and what kind of conversation will we have?
How far in the future is the person I'm waiting for?
I hear the wind coming from the subway and the sea of people.
I'm standing in line, holding the number plate of love
I fly forward across a sea of time
We have also been hurt in love
I looked at the road, the entrance to the dream was a little narrow
Meeting you was the most beautiful accident.
One day, the mystery will be solved.
In the corner, a young man, slightly drunk, was laughing and talking loudly with his friends when he heard the song. His movements suddenly froze, and his eyes gradually softened, as if the song had taken him back to a distant and beautiful memory. At the bar, the bartender's movements also slowed down. He looked at the stage, and the liquid in his hand swayed gently in the shaker, as if it were rising and falling with the rhythm of the song.
An elderly man with gray hair was looking thoughtfully at the whiskey in his hand when the song started playing. He slowly raised his head, a hint of emotion in his eyes.
He recalled the missed opportunities and waiting he had experienced in his youth, the confusion and persistence in love, all of which seemed to surface one by one with the song.
He took a small sip of wine, a slight smile playing on his lips, as if he were making peace with his past self.
The bar owner stood behind the bar, wiping glasses as he listened quietly. He had run this bar for many years and witnessed countless joys and sorrows; Luo Li's singing stirred something within him as well.
He recalled how he had struggled alone in this city for his dream, experiencing countless setbacks and difficulties, but he never gave up.
He knew that life, like the song says, was full of unknowns and surprises, but as long as you have hope, you will always encounter wonderful things.
Ling Wei sat in the audience, listening quietly, tears blurring her vision once more. At that moment, she seemed to understand Luo Li's intention. This song was like a ray of light, illuminating the dark corners of her heart.
As she sang, Ling Wei reminisced about all the moments she had shared with Luo Li since they first met.
They shared countless happy moments and faced many difficulties and setbacks together. No matter what, Luo Li was always by her side, offering support and encouragement. This friendship was more precious than any romantic love.
After Luo Li finished singing the last line, there was a brief silence from the audience, followed by enthusiastic applause. People stood up to applaud and cheer for her, and some even whistled. Luo Li bowed slightly to everyone to express her gratitude, then walked off the stage and returned to Ling Wei's side.
Ling Wei stood up and hugged her tightly: "Luo Li, thank you, I feel much better."
Luo Li patted her back: "Silly girl, no need to thank me. We're best friends, and I'll always be there for you." Ling Wei let go of her hand, looked at Luo Li, and a long-lost smile appeared on her face.
As they stepped out of the bar, dusk was falling. The streetlights twinkled like stars. Though the wind was still biting, their hearts were filled with warmth.
Hand in hand, they walked slowly home, sharing their hopes and expectations for the future.
On the first day of this new year, despite experiencing pain and sorrow, they also gained a deeper friendship and realized that true warmth and strength have always been by their side.
PS: Original singer of "Encounter": Stefanie Sun; Lyricist: Yi Jiayang; Composer: Lam Yat-fung