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Chapter 26 Until I Heard Someone Say They Love Me

"It's all my fault for being too tall. I held the umbrella for you so you would get soaked. I should have carried the coconut milk and run back myself."

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Fei Hong's movements were very proper; even when wiping away sweat, he was very careful, only gently wiping Zhou Mumu's forehead with a wet wipe, not daring to linger for too long.

After the towels were changed, he sat there staring blankly, unable to look away...

Zhou Mumu was buried in the messy pillow, her cheeks burning like crumpled rouge, unevenly red, with sickly dampness at the edges.

Although now is not the time to talk about this.

But she is really beautiful.

Both of them debuted as child stars and were old acquaintances. When they first collaborated, Fei Hong was only twelve years old. He played the male lead when he was a child, and Zhou Mumu played the female lead.

In a sense, they were childhood sweethearts and had known each other for a long time, but this was the first time he had looked at her so seriously.

Fei Hong was lost in thought for a while, but was interrupted by the sound of Yu Wei tuning the guitar.

"Mumu, what songs do you think Yu Wei can sing?" He seemed to be asking, but his voice was very soft, as if he was afraid of waking Zhou Mumu, who was breathing evenly.

Yu Wei has accepted this friend as his own; he is knowledgeable, magnanimous, and has lofty ideals. More importantly, he is really good at playing the supporting role...

Suddenly, the prelude, like a raindrop gently breaking the surface of a lake, filled the room with a clean and transparent piano sound, followed closely by Yu Wei's voice, as if piercing through a thin mist.

Dragonflies perched on the bamboo fence
The glass bottle was filled with tiny forests.

The first line of lyrics, sung out, is like a drop of clear spring water gently falling into the deep lake of the heart, as still as an ancient well. The noisy echoes that lingered in the small house are instantly silenced, becoming so quiet you can hear a pin drop.

Yu Wei is still Yu Wei, and her new song is still of high quality. The imagery of "dragonflies resting on bamboo fences," "a small forest filling a glass bottle," and "light and shadow reflected by blinds" is very vivid.

These elements together form a picture of youthful memories, and also remind Fei Hong of their first meeting.

The weather in September was scorching hot. Even in the afternoon, the sun was still scalding hot. Twelve-year-old Fei Hong quickly ran into the film crew's studio, hoping to get some air conditioning.

The costume he was wearing was thick and heavy, making it hard for him to breathe. He stepped into the tent, only to be met by Zhou Mumu, who was rushing towards him.

Her concerned words, accompanied by a blast of cold air, came over him: "Are you alright?" Fei Hong looked in the direction of the voice and saw a quiet young woman dressed in plain clothes. Although she seemed a little confused, she still asked about his condition first.

After just one glance, my heart pounded like a deafening drumbeat, drowning out the cicadas chirping outside and the noise inside the photography studio.

That scene seemed etched into Fei Hong's memory, and it remains vividly clear to this day...

"And I heard the sound of rain."

I remember you using lip reading to express love.

Happiness can also be quiet.
I've always been very careful with my money.

Although he was writing about memories, Fei Hong was pulled back to reality by these few sentences, as if he had just woken up from a dream, a dream that was so sweet, pure, and desirable.

He asked her on her first day on the show, but Zhou Mumu said she didn't remember her...

Yes, after more than a decade in the entertainment industry, how could one possibly remember every star they've worked with? Besides, they didn't even have any scenes together in that drama.

"Lips reading love" and "tears on the face are transparent" sound romantic, but in reality, they are just hazy feelings that have not yet reached their destination.

Yu Wei's lyrics for the transition section are very well written, using the process of raindrops falling to present the emotional transition, like a slow-motion replay.

Finally, I heard the sound of rain, and my world was awakened.

This also made him realize reality: emotions are like raindrops; once the rain falls to the ground, the longing should also end.

The second chorus expresses a more direct emotional state.

"The raindrops falling on the windowsill gently tap on my sorrow, poignant and beautiful," he never imagined that a song could describe his feelings so accurately.

The rain was so fine and dense, like needles tapping the ground, pattering over the leaves. Fei Hong sighed and decided to go out and applaud Yu Wei; he really liked this song.

Just as he was about to make a move, raising his arm to take a step toward the door, warm fingertips suddenly touched his sleeve.

……

"Finally, I can hear the sound of rain."
And so my world was awakened.

I've noticed you're always very close.
Silently by my side
A firm stance.

The first half of the song tells the story of young people's cautious love, the middle part goes through bittersweet experiences, but the ending expresses a firm attitude. The sudden reversal is unexpected, but the song's emotions have been driven forward by the sound of rain, making this ending seem natural.

After the rain, the sky always clears.

If "Heart Wall" gave them the feeling of emotions flowing naturally, then this song is the naturalness of emotions.

In fact, the biggest difference between many popular songs and classic tracks lies in their overall structure and logic. A few individual lines may be okay, but the whole song is unbearable to listen to.

The goal of viral songs is to become popular, so they only need one or two catchy, trending lines. The rest is just filler and can be dispensable.

The song's logic is completely broken, not to mention its so-called overall coherence.

This song, "Hear the Sound of Rain," is much better. The sound of rain is the thread that runs through the whole song and also resonates with the emotions.

First, you hear the sound of rain, and memories begin to surface. Then, you see raindrops on the windowsill, and you confront reality. Finally, the rain stops, and you awaken to acceptance.

The song opens with a refreshing image of "dragonflies over a bamboo fence" and ends with the same scene, but the abrupt ending leaves a blank space that suggests that things have changed and people are no longer the same, forming an emotional loop.

The group listened quietly, but their hearts were already churning with excitement. From a creative perspective, the song was very complete.

There are bound to be flaws, but they are minor, considering it was only created in a week.

The impact of hearing the song live is far greater than that of watching videos. If they were amazed when they saw the "Heart Wall" performance, they felt their scalp tingle when they actually heard the song live.

Is this a song written in a week?

It was even a second version after the original was overturned. They had only ever seen this kind of thing when other singers were bragging, but they never expected that it was true for Yu Wei.

Honestly, I could write a song like this in a minute, in less than a week or three days!
Yu Wei kept thinking about the music video while singing this song, and the music video was also well made; it's an essential part of listening to the song.

The male protagonist of the story is very fond of one of his classmates, who is a rich heiress.

However, the male protagonist's family is very poor, so poor that they can't even afford a decent wedding dress. He always feels that he is not good enough for the rich heiress. But what the male protagonist doesn't know is that the rich heiress actually has feelings for him.

After overcoming obstacles and prejudices, the two eventually came together, and the storm passed.

The story is simple, even a little cliché, but the music makes it even more moving, which is why it left such a deep impression on him.

The best songs are those that evoke vivid images and memories, good or bad, and are precious treasures worth keeping.

There is no doubt that this song has succeeded.

……

"How could I not remember you?"

Zhou Mumu reached out to test the temperature of her forehead. Her fingertips no longer touched the burning heat, but rather a lukewarm temperature close to the normal temperature of her skin.

"You were so beautiful back then, it's hard to forget you after just one meeting."

Her condition had improved a lot; the slight chill on her body had disappeared, leaving only a thin layer of sweat clinging to her neck.

"Sorry, I've become ugly..."

"Who told you that?"

Zhou Mumu turned over in anger, a simple movement that aggravated the throbbing pain in her temples, causing her to furrow her brows once more.

"Are you okay?"

In his anxiety, Fei Hongyi disregarded the differences between men and women and quickly placed his hand on her forehead to check her condition.

But Zhou Mumu answered his question with her actions, covering his hand with her own and placing it on her forehead.

Yu Wei's song resonated with her and made her realize that she needed to be firm in her attitude.

……

"Wow even!"

The group of people peeping at the door made a sharp, explosive sound.

These two, they're already flirting after just listening to a love song? If Yu Wei sings "That Night," they'd better not make a mistake on the spot...

(End of this chapter)