The clock struck 7 p.m., and the graduation party officially kicked off.
The grade director tearfully gave a speech on the platform built on the playground. He ended his speech with a line, "Chase your dreams, live up to your youth, have a bright future, and succeed in the college entrance examination."
This graduation party was held in a hurry. The grade director borrowed a few shows from the freshmen and sophomores. After those performances, there were no other shows. Song Langqing, as the host, took the stage.
"Now it's time for the senior students. Do you have any shows you'd like to perform? Singing, dancing, recitation, etc. The stage is grand. We're looking forward to your appearance."
After saying this, Song Langqing held the microphone and smiled at the large crowd on the playground. Seeing no one taking the stage, he said some more emotional words.
A student took the stage. Facing the audience, his melodious singing voice spread through the microphone to every corner of the playground.
He seemed to be the start. Gradually, some students volunteered to take the stage. They sang and danced. The students sitting cross - legged were chatting and joking.
On this early summer night, the moonlight was like silk, shining on the smiling senior students. The whole playground was immersed in an atmosphere full of fighting spirit for the upcoming battle and the sadness of soon being separated.
Lin Jinran was sitting on the playground, looking up at the girl on the stage singing whole - heartedly. Her friends around were chatting about all sorts of things, like where they would travel, work, or learn to drive after the college entrance examination and graduation.
"Hey, Lin Jinran, will you still stay in Wannan City after the college entrance examination?" Xie Wanyu asked with a big smile as she patted Lin Jinran's arm, winking and looking at her curiously.
Everyone knew that Lin Jinran was the only one here who didn't come from Wannan City.
She might return to the imperial capital, or she might stay here.
"If you leave, what about my Niannian? He'll be all alone, so pitiful, lonely, and cold... Ouch! Who hit me!"
Lu Youchuan put his hand on Su Qinian's shoulder. He smacked his lips and shook his head, feeling sorry for his brother. Suddenly, his arm hurt. He quickly withdrew his hand and shouted in surprise.
He turned his head and saw that the culprit was his dearest brother.
"Niannian?" Su Qinian said with a half - smile, deliberately emphasizing the tone.
Lu Youchuan swallowed nervously and shook his head like a rattle. "No, no, no. I misspoke. It's my dear Brother Su."
"That's right." Su Qinian snorted proudly. Then he turned to look at Lin Jinran. He found that she wasn't paying attention to them. She was looking down and pulling the artificial grass on the playground one by one. There was already a small pile beside her feet.
Su Qinian couldn't help laughing, and then sighed silently.
He didn't know what was wrong with Lin Jinran recently. She was quiet and had no appetite. But then he thought that it might be because of the approaching college entrance examination pressure that she had these abnormal behaviors.
The performer on the stage had finished. Song Langqing was asking if anyone else was willing to take the stage.
"Ranran, would you like to sing on the stage with me?" Su Qinian invited her, full of expectation. "Your favorite song, 'Eternal Dream'. You sing one line and I'll sing the next."
"Singing is great! Lin Jinran, just agree. You won't have another chance like this." Tao Wan heard them and pushed her playfully with a mischievous smile.
"Hey, you two are going to sing a duet. That's nice." Jiang Xiubin smiled gently.
"Sing, sing! I'm the first one to support you with both hands up." Xie Wanyu was eager to watch the fun and cheered them on loudly.
"Host, wait a minute. We have someone here who wants to take the stage. Wait!" Lu Youchuan did the opposite. He directly turned his head and shouted at Song Langqing on the stage. They were sitting in the front row, close to the stage.
Song Langqing raised his eyebrows and nodded in agreement.
The boy was still wearing the black - and - white school uniform. He stood up and reached out his hand to invite her. The moonlight was extremely beautiful tonight. He was standing in the bright moonlight, with a pair of bright eyes that were like stars in the sky, reflecting her image.
The gentle evening breeze blew the hems of the teenagers' clothes.
The students from other classes had heard about the story of Su Qinian and Lin Jinran for a long time. They all surrounded them and cheered.
Lin Jinran looked down at the boy's outstretched hand. It seemed as if he was trying to pull her out of the mud. Her fingertips trembled slightly, and she slowly reached out. Suddenly, she remembered that her hands might be dirty. She quickly wiped them on her school uniform and then carefully placed her hand in his palm.
Su Qinian immediately held her hand tightly, pulled her up, and walked forward with a smile.
Song Langqing on the stage was stunned. He stared at Lin Jinran in a daze. Had his sister finally gotten out of the shadow of their mother's death?
But this was also a good thing. The college entrance examination was in two days. He hoped that Lin Jinran could adjust her mindset and face the college entrance examination.
Song Langqing gave them two microphones and then stepped off the stage.
The grade director was guarding below. Song Langqing asked involuntarily, "Director, aren't you going to interfere?"
He remembered that the senior grade director was very strict about puppy love.
The grade director laughed. "At this time, I'm too lazy to interfere. Let them do what they want."
"Hello everyone, I'm Su Qinian."
"Hello everyone, I'm Lin Jinran."
"Today, Lin Jinran and I will sing 'Eternal Dream'. Welcome everyone."
"Can't wait for white - haired embrace,"
"To drink again that pious cup by the Wei River."
"..."
"Fate always plays tricks on people,"
"How helpless I am in my heartfelt love."
"Among thousands of people, I'm so lucky to meet you,"
"In an instant, all is clear and pure,"
"Becoming my invincible"
"Courage and fear."
"..."
Yes, among so many cities, she came to Wannan City, and specifically to Class 1, Senior 3 of No. 1 Middle School. She was so lucky to meet Su Qinian.
It was him who made her briefly forget the past pain and move forward bravely. But fate liked to play tricks on her. Just when she was about to embrace a beautiful future, her mother suddenly passed away. All her fantasies were shattered. It was so hard to write the word "love" when one was helpless.
Courage was replaced by fear.
Lin Jinran's eyes were moist, and her voice trembled. She tightened her grip on the microphone.
The boy's handsome features were full of light. He held the future in his hand and stepped on luck.
Lin Jinran gradually choked with sobs.
When she sang the line "If I want to forget the pain of youth's recklessness", her body couldn't stop shaking. It was her turn to sing again, but she couldn't sing at all. Her eyes were full of tears.
Su Qinian took over on his own. He thought the girl in front of him was just touched by the scene and expressing her feelings, so he took over all the lyrics.
The singing was melodious and fell into Lin Jinran's ears.
Along with the singing came the fatal sarcasm.
"Lin Jinran, you have neither a mother nor a father. How dare you be with Su Qinian?"
"You're not worthy. You're not worthy. What makes you think he should do so much for you? Lin Jinran, give up quickly."
"Hey, why does Su Qinian like Lin Jinran who has nothing?"
"..."