Chapter 100 You at the same table
The sun is soft, the breeze is gentle, and the white clouds are leisurely.

In the quiet and leisurely courtyard, three people were meditating: Ma Ye, Chen Nanxing, and a new member, Xu Hongdou.

In the rest area, there were three heads leaning against the window. Each of them was drinking a bottle of jujube juice and looking at the three people meditating in the yard.

The cicadas chirped, telling the time for the group.

"Ding bell~~"

The wind chimes swayed gently and the referee's whistle sounded.

Chen Nanxing was the first one who couldn't hold on any longer. He opened his eyes, slowly moved his feet to stand up, and he was numb from sitting.

Da Mai looked regretful, Hu Youyu smiled, and Chen Mo was calm and indifferent.

After a while, one of Ma Ye's eyes quietly opened a crack, with a look of struggle on his face. In the end, he sighed silently, held on to the pillar, and struggled to get up and leave.

Chen Mo stretched out a hand with his palm facing upwards.

"It shouldn't be like that. It doesn't make sense."

Barley muttered, took out a red fish and put it in Chen Mo's hand.

"Tsk, men just can't last long."

Hu Youyu missed the victory and looked at Chen Mo with hatred for not fighting for it. He also took out a red fish and slapped it into Chen Mo's hand.

"Ask, accept, accept."

Chen Mo held two red fishes, glanced at the sunlight, flicked them twice, and spoke politely.

Hu Youyu felt that since Master Ma had been meditating for the longest time and had the most experience, this should be a sure thing.

Da Mai felt that although Chen Nanxing had only been learning for a short time, he was young and should have the physical strength to last.

Only Xu Hongdou had just started learning, so she should have the lowest chance of winning. The two of them just thought that Chen Mo was supporting his girlfriend, but they didn't expect that a dark horse would emerge.

Chen Mo would not tell the two that Xu Hongdou used to be the runner-up in holding urine at the front desk of their hotel.

Comparing endurance? Until you have to pee!
In the yard, Xu Hongdou meditated alone for a while before she slowly opened her eyes, moved her neck, stood up, and staggered as she took a step forward.

Chen Mo quickly ran out to support him.

"Huh? Where did you come from?"

Xu Hongdou looked at Chen Mo who suddenly appeared and felt a little strange.

"Hey, wife, I've made some money."

Chen Mo smiled and took the money out of his pocket and handed it to Xu Hongdou.

"Make money?" Xu Hongdou took it in confusion.

"Well, two hundred dollars, let's have an extra meal today."

Chen Mo helped Xu Hongdou slowly go upstairs to their room. Only their voices could be heard in the yard from time to time.

"My legs are a little numb from sitting."

"Go back to the room and I'll give you a massage."

"Well, you haven't told me where the money came from?"

“You earned it.”

"I?"

"Correct."

Hu Youyu and Damai looked at each other.

"Okay, just think of it as buying dog food." Hu Youyu shrugged.

"Yeah, I'm quite full." Barley nodded.

The moon is bright and the stars are sparse, and the night sky is clear.

Everyone in the courtyard sat around the stove, drinking and chatting.

Tonight, at the suggestion of Xie Zhiyao, the owner of the courtyard, everyone gathered together.

"Come on, it's a rare occasion for everyone to get together."

"Although it's been a while, I would like to take this opportunity to welcome Chen Mo and you." Xie Zhiyao said with a toast.

"welcome!"

"cheers!"

“Thank you Mr. Xie for your hospitality!”

Everyone clinked their glasses together.

Hu Youyu put down his wine and said with a smile: "It's a little late to say welcome, Mr. Xie. If you don't say it now, it will become a farewell."

"That's not right. Blame it on me." Xie Zhiyao nodded and smiled.

"Mr. Xie, you're too polite. We're just staying here for a short time. There are so many tenants coming and going, how can we take care of them all?" Chen Mo said with a smile.

Xie Zhiyao shook his head and poured another cup, "I also want to thank you for your advice to my brother."

After they met Xie Xiaoxia and Xie Zhiyuan in the ancient city, they both came back two days later.

Xie Zhiyao also learned that Xie Zhiyuan had met Chen Mo and others, otherwise he might not have figured it out so quickly.

"We just happened to meet. Nanxing said something, but I didn't say anything." Chen Mo shook his head.

"I just asked him to think about his grandmother at home. It's mainly up to him to figure it out." Chen Nanxing waved his hand.

"No matter what, I still want to thank you." Xie Zhiyao said seriously.

"I heard from Nana that when she was too busy, Nanxing and Hongdou would often help out in the restaurant."

"This is true, I can prove it." Nana raised her hand.

"They are just small things." Xu Hongdou smiled.

"Don't say too much, it's all in the wine." Xie Zhiyao raised the glass again.

"Come on, come on, everyone."

"Meeting is destiny."

"Friendship forever!"

Everyone clinked their glasses again.

"Chen Mo, I also want to say thank you to you." Xie Xiaochun whispered beside Chen Mo.

"Ok?"

"Xia Xia's matter."

Chen Mo suddenly realized that it seemed that Xie Xiaoxia had not hidden it from Xie Xiaochun.

"I don't think I helped with anything?" Chen Mo asked curiously. He didn't remember helping Xie Xiaoxia with anything.

"Xia Xia has become more at ease since she came back, because of what happened this time and because of what you said to him."

Chen Mo thought about it and couldn't help but laugh: "I just said a few words to comfort him, is that a big deal?"

Xie Xiaochun shook his head. "Some things are useless when said by those of us who are close to him. Sometimes, the words of 'outsiders' make him believe them more. Otherwise, he would not be deceived."

Chen Mo burst out laughing and felt a little ashamed. What he said was really just for comfort.

As for whether the village will get better and better and whether there will be more tourists, Chen Mo feels that what outsiders like him say does not count at all.

This should be decided to a certain extent by people like Xie Zhiyao who are working hard for it.

Chen Mo stayed for a while and then left. He was just a passer-by.

"Come, the meat is ready to eat."

"Give me a piece."

“I want it spicy.”

The sound of clinking glasses, the crackling of charcoal fire, the sizzling of barbecue, and the laughter of everyone create a leisurely and pleasant atmosphere.

"In this situation and this scene, how can there be no song?" Hu Youyu said loudly.

Master Ma glanced at Hu Youyu and ignored him.

Da Mai and Nana pretended not to hear.

Only Chen Nanxing said in support, "Then Mr. Hu, please sing a song."

Hu Youyu gave Chen Nanxing an appreciative look, took out his guitar, and coughed twice modestly:
"Then I'll bring you one of my original songs, 'Lonely Man'."

Sure enough, when they heard the name, Ma Ye, Damai and Nana turned their heads away and covered their faces.

Seeing the reactions of the few people, Chen Nanxing considered for a moment and said tactfully:

"Teacher Hu, it's actually nice for everyone to just chat. It's not necessary to listen to music."

When everyone heard this, they burst into laughter.

Hu Youyu looked "resented" and said, "You all don't know how to appreciate it. This is my original song, which is perfect for drinking with friends."

"Teacher Hu, this is something that can be appreciated." Damai said.

“Huh?!” Hu Youyu’s eyes lit up, “Sister Da Mai, you really do understand me.” Before Hu Youyu could finish her words, Da Mai quickly shook her head and interrupted, “No, no, no, it’s not me. I don’t understand your art.”

"Who is that?" Hu Youyu blinked.

Da Mai looked at Chen Mo, "Brother Mo has written many songs and even released an album."

Last time, when Damai found out that the song sung by Jiang Congwen was written by Chen Mo, he checked it online and the result surprised Damai a little.

Not only was Jiang Congwen's entire album written by Chen Mo, but the famous song of the recently popular newcomer Li Jinting was also written by Chen Mo.

Even the queen of pop Lin Nanxi and the king of pop Su Lixing have sung songs written by Chen Mo, and Chen Mo himself has also released an album.

I have often heard many of the songs here, but I never paid much attention to who wrote them.

When everyone heard what Da Mai said, they looked at Chen Mo with surprise and astonishment.

Especially Hu Youyu and Nana, they were the only two people present who truly understood music.

"Sure, Chen Mo, you've kept it a secret for so long, you're really not nice enough." Hu Youyu said with a smile.

"I didn't want to hide it, but I can't introduce my work to everyone I meet." Chen Mo shook his head with a smile.

"Oh, I understand. It would be so embarrassing if I say it out loud and no one has ever heard it." Hu Youyu had an expression that said "I understand you".

Barley was too embarrassed to watch.

Hu Youyu thought Chen Mo was a fellow traveler and continued to talk:
"Brother, I've been in a band since college, and I've been running around in bands over the years, but I still haven't made it big."

"So don't be embarrassed. There's nothing to be ashamed of."

"It's great that you can release an album. I've written a few songs, but I've never released an album."

Hu Youyu comforted Chen Mo by exposing his own shortcomings.

You can't pay your car loan, and I can't pay the down payment. We are both brothers in distress.

After listening to Da Mai's words, Nana thought about the last time she watched Jiang Congwen's show with Xu Hongdou and Chen Nanxing, and suddenly remembered something.

"Teacher Hu, don't you think Chen Mo's name sounds familiar?" Nana said.

Hu Youyu was stunned. "Familiar? It seems a little bit."

But he should know famous singers. It is impossible that he doesn’t recognize them after meeting them.

It’s no wonder that Hu Youyu and Nana didn’t remember it. The only time Chen Mo officially appeared in a movie was in the MV he filmed with Xu Hongdou.

As for singing two songs at Lin Nanxi's concert, at most some audience members took videos with their mobile phones, and it didn't cause any waves at all.

The main performer at that concert was definitely Lin Nanxi, followed by Jiang Congwen.

At that time, in order to promote the album, Fuyun Entertainment sent a lot of press releases to Jiang Congwen.

As for this "unknown" person Chen Mo, it has nothing to do with him.

"If it's not a duplicate name, forget it. Just search it yourself."

After Nana finished speaking, she also started searching on her own, but she wasn't sure either.

After hearing what Nana said, except for Ma Ye's pager, everyone else really took out their cell phones to check on the spot.

When Xie Xiaochun saw the list that appeared after entering his name, he couldn't help but say, "Wow, so many songs."

Xie Zhiyao subconsciously looked at the sales situation, "Teacher Hu, this seems to be different from your situation."

As a former investor, Xie Zhiyao is accustomed to using market data to make judgments.

Obviously, the playback, comment and sales data are not the same as Mr. Hu's.

Nana confirmed her judgment.
Hu Youyu was stunned. As an original singer, no one knew better than him the weight of writing so many songs.

Then, thinking of what he had just said, Hu Youyu felt a little embarrassed, and then looked at Chen Mo with resentment.

Why didn’t you say you were so awesome earlier?
I thought it was "Two in Trouble", but it turned out to be "The King and the Pauper"?!

"I didn't hide it, it's you who didn't ask." Chen Mo spread his hands.

Chen Mo didn't think there was anything to hide about writing a few songs. If someone asked him, he would definitely tell the truth, but if no one asked, he would not brag about it.

Hu Youyu thought about it carefully and it seemed that he had never asked.

But when Chen Mo went to listen to him singing before, he seemed to have praised him for his great talent?

Originally Hu Youyu just thought it was a courtesy, but now it’s different.

This is a recognition and mutual appreciation between fellow musical talents!

When he thought of this, Hu Youyu was no longer troubled.

"Then show us your singing skills. I haven't heard you sing yet." Hu Youyu handed the guitar to Chen Mo.

"What to sing?" Chen Mo did not refuse.

"Are there any new songs?" Hu Youyu felt that as a singer-songwriter, he must listen to new works.

Moreover, Hu Youyu had also made plans. If the song Chen Mo sang was mediocre, he would take out his own song "Lonely Man" and have a final showdown at the top of the Forbidden City.

"No, I haven't had any inspiration lately." Chen Mo shook his head.

I have been living too comfortably and carefree lately, and my writing is so unreliable.

"How do you usually write songs?" Hu Youyu took the opportunity to ask.

Chen Mo thought for a moment and said, "Get inspiration from the people and things around you."

“Can you be inspired by any situation?”

"I don't know, anything could happen."

"Is it possible for us to have this conversation now?"

"It's possible." Chen Mo nodded.

"Then let's find a topic to talk about now, how about you improvise a piece later?"

Obviously, Hu Youyu is more interested in Chen Mo's creative process than listening to Chen Mo singing.

Chen Mo also found it interesting and said, "We can give it a try."

Next, because of Xie Zhiyuan's incident, the few of them started talking about their high school days.

Hu Youyu said that he once wrote a love letter, which was read aloud by the teacher in front of the whole class. The teacher also commented on it: the word choice was poor and the grammar was wrong.

Ma Ye said that he could never forget the way his female classmate who liked him looked at him when his hemorrhoids burst in the classroom.

Nana said that one time after going to the toilet, she tucked her skirt into her underwear and walked back to the classroom with her butt exposed.

Everyone was chatting and laughing, and three rounds of drinks were served.

"How about you clean up the mess?" Hu Youyu looked at Chen Mo.

"Okay." Chen Mo nodded and picked up the guitar.

Everyone looked at Chen Mo. With the bonus of "achievement", the expectations he gave people in the professional field were different.

Chen Mo played the guitar with his fingers and sang softly:

Will you remember tomorrow?

The diary you wrote yesterday

Will you still miss me tomorrow?
You used to cry the most】

Writing in a diary and crying like crazy seem like myself from long ago.

[Teachers can no longer remember
You who can’t guess the problem

I also accidentally flipped through the photos
I just remembered you at the same table]

The nostalgic melody carries a touch of sadness, and the simple lyrics tell about everyone's school days, and all kinds of hazy and beautiful memories come to mind.

【You used to be very careful

Ask me to borrow half an eraser

You also accidentally mentioned
Like to be with me】

Master Ma couldn't help but laugh, this is really... It's hard to describe the feeling.

The longer time goes by, the more this feeling lingers in my heart when I think back on it.

【The sky was always blue at that time
The days always pass too slowly

You always say graduation is nowhere in sight
In the blink of an eye, they all went their separate ways]

We always think that life is long and that we will see each other again, but we never imagined that it will be so long from now on.

Who married you who is sentimental
Who comforts you who loves to cry?

who put your long hair up
Who made your wedding dress?

"What's the name of this song?" asked Master Ma.

Chen Mo thought about it and said, "Let's call it "My Deskmate"."

"very nice."

(End of this chapter)