I was in my final year of high school, and my deskmate found out I was writing a novel!

On the last night of the trip, the evening breeze in Xinjiang carried a touch of tender reluctance.

Gulixian had booked a whole roasted lamb restaurant hidden in an old alley well in advance.

As Aikber drove them there, the streetlights outside the window were lighting up one by one, like stars strung together.

"The whole roasted lamb at this restaurant is roasted with fruitwood. The skin is so crispy you can hear it crackling, and the meat has a fruity aroma."

Gulixian, sitting in the passenger seat, turned her head to introduce the situation.

"I specifically told the boss to choose the fattest and most tender one for your farewell feast."

Miaomiao leaned against the car window, watching the crowds thinning out on the roadside, and suddenly felt a little empty inside.

These past few days, from the snow-capped mountains of Tianchi to the starry sky of the private herders, from the morning mist of Hemu to the sunset of Wucaitan, every scene seems to be engraved in my heart, and now that it's over, I feel a little reluctant to leave.

Ye Feng seemed to see through her thoughts, and quietly took her hand, gently squeezing it with his fingertips.

"If you like it, we can come every year from now on."

......

As you enter the whole roasted lamb restaurant, the rich aroma of meat mixed with the smoky scent of fruitwood hits you.

The restaurant was already packed with customers, mostly local Uyghur families, but there were also tourists like Ye Feng and his group. The lively atmosphere was filled with laughter and chatter.

The old man, a burly middle-aged man, greeted Gulixian with a smile when he saw her, saying in somewhat broken Chinese, "Gulixian, your friend is here? The whole roasted lamb will be ready soon!"

Gulixian still has a lot of prestige, mainly because she can bring customers to these shops that aren't in great locations. So, these shop owners all like Gulixian when they see her.

Not long after we found a seat, a waiter pushed a small cart over with a whole roasted lamb, glistening with oil and golden brown, on it.

The skin gleamed with an amber light and was still steaming slightly. The owner stepped forward with a small knife and skillfully made a cut on the lamb leg.

"Snap!"

With a crisp sound, the oil slowly seeped out along the blade, making the aroma even more intense.

"Try it quickly, it's best eaten while it's hot."

Gulixian picked up a knife and cut a piece of lamb leg meat for Miaomiao and Yefeng respectively.

"This part has the best flavor; it tastes good even without dipping sauce."

Miaomiao took a bite, and the outer skin was indeed crispy to the perfect degree. As soon as her teeth touched the meat, the tender juices overflowed.

The aroma of fruitwood blends with the freshness of the meat, making it not greasy at all.

Her eyes lit up, and she cut another piece and held it to Ye Feng's lips.

"You should try this! It's even better than the grilled lamb skewers we had before!"

Aikber sat on the side watching the lovey-dovey couple and couldn't help but laugh.

"This is yogurt my wife made. It goes perfectly with the whole lamb to cut through the richness. You should try it."

The yogurt had a light milky aroma and a perfect level of sourness. Miaomiao took a sip and instantly felt the greasiness in her mouth disappear.

Gulixian smiled and raised her glass.

"Come on, let's have a drink. I wish you a happy trip and that your future days will be as warm as the sun."

The group clinked glasses, the crisp sound blending with the laughter in the shop, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Halfway through the meal, a customer suddenly stood up, walked to the open space in the middle, and started singing.

Some people on the side took out hand drums and tapped along to the rhythm, while a few others walked to the middle and started dancing.

The atmosphere reached its peak, and even Miaomiao was caught up in it. After the song ended, Miaomiao sang "Invisible Wings".

"Your singing... sounds just like the original!"

As the song ended, Gulixian happily said that she also watches Douyin (TikTok)!

Miaomiao neither confirmed nor denied it, she just smiled. She wouldn't actively publicize this matter; those who need to know will naturally know.

Ye Feng also got the hang of it, stood up, went to the bar and picked up the guitar hanging on the wall.

They walked to the open space in the middle and even pulled over a chair.

After tuning the guitar, he glanced in Miaomiao's direction, and Miaomiao's gaze remained fixed on him.

He winked at Miaomiao, then cleared his throat.

"I heard you say, 'The sun rises and sets, the weather is unpredictable, and the road is made up of many footsteps!'"

"I've grown accustomed to your sudden burst of self-expression, your free and unrestrained way of seeing through nature."

Everyone was a little confused. They had never heard this song before. The melody was simple, but how could it be so catchy?

Miaomiao was the same; she had no idea what the song was, but after a moment her eyes lit up. This must be a new song written by Ye Feng!

Although the song didn't seem to be written for her, she was still very proud of her boyfriend's talent. Look, this is my boyfriend, isn't he talented!

"Then let's not linger, for time has passed and will never return."

"Look up at the sky, and you'll see even more rainbows!"

......

Countless encounters, endless waiting~

"If this is all there is to life, why wait to start over?"

Ye Feng was really into singing, so he walked to the table with his guitar and picked up a cup of yogurt.

"Come on, finish this one, there's another one."

As he spoke, he raised his glass to everyone in the store, tilted his head back, and drank it all in one gulp.

He didn't drink, but many people in the shop did, and seeing this, they happily picked up their glasses and shared a drink with him.

Little did he know that Ye Feng would pour another cup.

"After this one, there are three more to go!"

After saying that, he drank it all in one go.

Then he picked up his guitar and started singing as he walked.

"Then don't stay~"

Time flies and never returns!

"The sky you gaze into the distance holds a rainbow over the branch headquarters~"

"I'll hold on tight~"

The lyrics are actually all repeated. Some of the lyrics I remember are already being sung along with. The song is indeed simple; you can basically follow along after listening to it once.

After finishing his song, Ye Feng waved to everyone in the shop and returned to his seat.

When the crowd below is at the height of their excitement, they all shout for him to sing one more song!

But Ye Feng had already "come to his senses," so how could he continue? He quickly waved his hand to indicate that he wouldn't come anymore.

"What's the name of this song? I can't find it."

Suddenly, a customer spoke to Ye Feng, clearly wanting to add the song to the playlist, but couldn't find it after searching around.

"Ahem, I wrote this myself. I'll record it when I get back."

Wow!

"Wow, this young man is amazing!"

It turned out to be the original singer. At this moment, the boss also appeared excitedly, followed by waiters pushing a food cart full of food.

"Friends, this is for you."

"No need, no need, that's enough. We can't possibly eat any more."

"I can finish this, I can finish this. Can I play this song in my shop from now on?"

Okay, the boss really likes this song. He thinks it's so catchy, and it's the first time he's performed it in their store, so he can't miss this opportunity!

He even had the idea of ​​changing the shop's name to "Sudden Self"!

"Sure, but I haven't recorded it yet."

"It's okay, it's okay, I just took a picture, look!"

He took out his phone, opened a video, and wow, it was filming Ye Feng!

"Um... Boss, I don't want to be famous. Could you cover my face? I'm still in school and don't want to be bothered."

"Okay, okay, I don't know how to do it, can you help me?"