Chapter 2478: Chapter 1562: Laughing Before Singing, Hear Me Pour Out My Heart After the Laughs
Tie Jun was stunned, then chuckled.
His exact words seemed to be: Destiny pushed Jiang Chen to the edge of the cliff, and he would sit there, watching the mist and clouds, singing a song for you.
Of course, Boss Jiang didn’t know, so he was baffled.
"When did I sit on the edge of a cliff?"
"Whether you’re on the edge of a cliff or on a toilet, the beautiful Ji wants to hear you sing. Will you sing or not?"
Tong Dan added fuel to the fire.
Fang Qing’s lips slightly curved.
Although she later became a legal practitioner, she didn’t like arguments. Back in middle school, if she had any disputes, Tong Dan was the one who stood up for her.
"Alright, I’ll sing."
Boss Jiang was straightforward, not even needing Tong Dan’s help. He got up and picked a song himself.
No need for Fu Zili to hand over the microphone; after selecting the song, he went alone to the mic stand area that hadn’t been used yet.
And he sat down calmly.
The lights transformed, his figure hidden in the darkness, indistinct yet visible.
A simple gesture.
Conveyed an indescribable feeling.
If anything was missing, it was a guitar.
"This guy really loves to show off."
Tong Dan murmured. But had to admit, a man’s charm isn’t just in appearance; of course, apart from the infatuated fairies. This guy was clearly half a head shorter than the old captain Tie Jun, but when compared...
Alright.
Can’t compare like that.
It’s impolite.
And unfair.
Tong Dan sneakily glanced at Qing Gege beside her.
Only to find her quietly drinking, putting on a good front. Yet once that guy "took the stage," her eyes inevitably froze in his direction.
Sigh~
Imported dark beer does have some alcohol content. Thanks to Tong Dan, someone certainly wasn’t drunk, but their mindset was definitely different from being completely sober, plus the influence of the atmosphere.
He adjusted the stool height, then fiddled with the mic stand angle, finally satisfied.
"Hey, hey."
Laughter erupted.
"I may not be talented, but on this beautiful occasion, I present to you a song, ’Chasing Dreams of the Innocent Heart.’ If it’s not good, I ask for your tolerance."
"Whoo whoo..."
Fu Zili and Tie Jun whistled using their fingers.
Hong Xiaoyu clapped fiercely.
Ji Ailin’s eyes sparkled, filled with anticipation just like Wen Rong.
"Only knows how to act cool!"
Tong Dan grumbled.
Is this what you call "acting cool"?
At most, it’s just clowning around.
But what’s the saying, beauty is in the eye of the beholder?
Just joking.
Fang Qing understood her; switch to someone else, they might really doubt if she had a secret admiration.
"Where is the world full of flowers exactly
If it really exists, then I’ll definitely go
I want to stand on the highest peak
Don’t care if it’s a cliff——"
Ji Ailin’s eyes grew brighter as she focused intensively.
"I wasn’t exaggerating, was I?"
Tie Jun laughed.
Ji Ailin unconsciously nodded.
How to put it.
From his singing, she seemed to genuinely feel he was sitting on the edge of a cliff, singing for her. Optimistic, calm, harboring a peace that survived storms, with a warm smile.
"Run forward, face the cold stares and ridicule
The vastness of life cannot be felt without hardship
Fate cannot make us kneel and beg
Even if blood fills the embrace——"
Sigh~
Another unexpected sigh.
Tong Dan’s eyes were filled with helplessness.
They say a woman’s only asset is beauty, combining it with family status, talent, intelligence... are the winning cards.
But men are different.
As long as they have money, it’s enough.
But what if a man is not just wealthy?
"The alluring and splendid future always calls to me
Even with pain as a companion, I must move forward
I want to sail on the bluest sea
Never mind if I return or not——"
Just like it was tailor-made for him.
With his destiny, Tong Dan felt a surge of mixed emotions.
His life is nothing but a dream-chasing journey sailing through waves.
Most are shipwrecked and sunk in the sea, yet he successfully broke through the storm, riding the tides.
Listening to the spirited and uplifting song full of life, Tong Dan silently took a sip of wine.
"Before, I thought he was cowardly, a turtle with its head tucked in, now, you’ve also become an ostrich. You two are really alike."
Fang Qing could feign ignorance, but she didn’t. Instead, her lips showed an indescribable smile.
What else could she do?
Hasn’t she done enough already?
"What do you think I should do."
"If I were you, I would confront him directly, not just hint at it. Make him give you an answer."
Tong Dan drank, "No matter what the answer is, it counts as an explanation to yourself. Otherwise, with his ways, he could drag you along for a lifetime."
Fang Qing also took a sip of her drink, "I don’t believe it."
"Don’t believe what?"
"I don’t believe he will drag me along for a lifetime."
Tong Dan was speechless, then chuckled, tilting her head, "Qing Gege, can you be a bit more clear-headed? He’s been dragging you for how many years now, and you still don’t believe he can keep dragging you?"
Fang Qing smiled faintly, shaking her bottle of alcohol, "I’ve drunk so much, how can I be clear-headed."
Tong Dan shook her head, "I think you haven’t drunk enough."
Fang Qing clinked bottles with her.
"It won’t be long now. Once he gets married, this dragging soap opera will be over."
Tong Dan, who was about to drink, paused, her heart inexplicably trembling, even feeling her eyes heat up.
"Are you stupid!"
"That’s also a kind of explanation."
Fang Qing gestured with her bottle, a playful girlishness flashing at the corners of her eyes and brows.
Tong Dan took a deep breath.
"Then I’ll definitely call him a coward at the wedding."
"He might not even invite you."
"If he doesn’t invite me, I’ll just go myself!"
"What about your job?"
"Forget about it! At worst, I’ll apply for labor arbitration, you’ll help me sue him, and he’ll have to pay me!"
Fang Qing smiled softly, drank, and looked toward the dim karaoke area, "He’s not a coward."
"He is! No matter how big his business grows, how successful he becomes, or how high his status gets, I still look down on him!"
"Encore!"
After singing "Chasing Dreams with a Childlike Heart," Hong Xiaoyu cheered.
"Encore!"
Ji Ailin secretly agreed, her long-held mate preferences loosening, not being 1.8 meters tall suddenly didn’t seem so important.
Fu Zili and Tie Jun remained silent, just whistling.
Wu Yubin clapped gently, content to be a supporting role, not everyone is so narrow-minded.
"The audience is very enthusiastic."
A witty voice came from the surround sound system.
Laughter erupted.
"Ahem."
The sound of coughing arose.
"Laugh before you start singing, after laughing, listen to me bare my heart."
Already recording with her phone, Ji Ailin paused, and then she heard, "Tong Dan."
Tong Dan looked toward the blurry karaoke area, vaguely seeing only a silhouette.
"Help me play a song, ’The Dandelion’s Promise.’"
Promise.
Fitting perfectly with tonight’s theme.
Though Tong Dan talked tough, upon hearing this, there wasn’t much hesitation, she quickly executed.
The room rapidly quieted down.
King Zhou’s song covered the youth of their generation, this "The Dandelion’s Promise" was especially well-known.
Outsiders seemed to sense something.
Insiders felt a mix of emotions.
When the accompaniment that flipped through memories started playing, Tong Dan turned her head unconsciously.
"I was right, he’s not a coward."
Fang Qing smiled at the corners of her mouth, her eyes shimmering with some unknown glow.
"The dandelions beside the elementary school fence
Are the flavorful scenery in my memory
The sound of cicadas from the playground during a nap
Is still pleasant after so many years
Folding a paper plane with wishes and sending it like a letter
Because we can’t wait for that meteor
Seriously flipping the coin that decides fate
But not knowing where the end is
Standing in the corridor receiving a hand punishment
We noticed the dragonfly by the window instead
Wherever I went, you followed closely
Many dreams were waiting to unfold
The promise made when growing up together
So clear
Pinky swearing, I believe
Agreed to travel together
Is now your only persistent willfulness
The promise made when growing up together
So sincere
The endless past to talk about with you
And I can no longer distinguish
Whether you’re friendship or a missed love
And I can no longer distinguish
Whether you’re friendship or a missed love"
