Chapter 83 When you get old
"It sounds good."

After Chen Mo finished singing, Xu Hongdou was the first to lead the applause, and others followed suit and praised him generously.

Zhang Yundong said, "It's a very cheerful piece of music."

Su Lixing nodded, "This singing method is interesting."

Jiang Congwen said happily: "It makes me tremble my legs and feel a little bit intoxicated."

Fang Shuyun also smiled and shook her head, "Very good."

Lin Nanxi curled her lips and said, "It's just that the words are a bit cocky, and sound a bit annoying."

Chen Mo bowed slightly to everyone and said, "Excuse me for showing off my ugliness."

"Being too modest is just pride." Su Lixing stood up, "Then I'll take over next."

Chen Mo gave up his seat and prepared to go down.

"Xiao Mo, help me with the drum beats."

Chen Mo nodded, "Okay, what are you going to sing, brother?"

"Just sing the song 'Today' that you wrote for me."

"When did this guy write a song for you?" Lin Nanxi was a little surprised.

"We met at the company last time, and I didn't expect that Xiao Mo would actually write a poem for me just because I mentioned it casually that time." Su Lixing said with a smile.

Hearing this, Lin Nanxi looked at Chen Mo and said clearly: "I haven't collected all the songs for my new album yet."

She originally thought that Chen Mo had written so many songs recently that his inspiration would dry up for a while, and she felt embarrassed to "exploit" his labor.

But Lin Nanxi didn't expect that Chen Mo's inspiration was so endless. Not only did he write an album for Jiang Congwen, but he also sang the song "Sweet" at her concert a few days ago, the song "Expanding" just now, and the song "Today" now.

I don’t know how much more was written that she didn’t know about.

If Chen Mo knew Lin Nanxi's question, he would point a finger and tell Lin Nanxi:
Not much, I also wrote an album for myself.

Chen Mo shrugged, "I'll give it to you if there's a suitable one."

Su Lixing sat down at the piano and joked, "If it's not as good as what you just did, it's your songwriting problem, not mine."

Chen Mo was also happy when he heard that. He walked to the drum set and suddenly remembered something. He looked at Lin Nanxi, "This song has a prelude and interlude with a violin. How about you come?"

Lin Nanxi used to major in violin and her level was very high.

"Okay, do you have the score?" Lin Nanxi nodded.

"Of course." Chen Mo took a tablet and found the music score.

Lin Nanxi took a look at the music score and had a rough idea of ​​it in her mind. It was just a short section and not complicated.

Chen Mo told Lin Nanxi which beat to start with. Lin Nanxi picked up the violin and tried playing it, and said there was no problem.

"Let's start." The three of them signaled with their eyes.

A gentle piano melody came from Su Lixing's fingertips, followed by Chen Mo's simple and rhythmic drum beats, and then Lin Nanxi's melodious violin sounded.
This was the first time the three of them sang this song together, but they felt completely comfortable.

In addition to the fact that their respective levels are not low, there is also the tacit understanding that comes from having the same teacher.

Fang Shuyun was also very pleased to see this scene.

Su Lixing sang softly:

【After years, I found

The world is so imperfect
Success or failure

There are some illusions.

Su Lixing's voice is mellow and a little vicissitudes, giving a feeling of being told in a leisurely manner, which is the accumulation of life experience.

Chen Mo himself can't sing with this feeling now, and there are no difficult techniques, but there is just a lack of flavor when he sings.

So when Chen Mo wrote this song, the first person he thought of was Su Lixing.

[Life begins reluctantly

Always have to live a lifetime

I'm not afraid of being misunderstood by you when I give you my heart.

With its soothing and gentle melody and simple and heartwarming lyrics, this song gives people a very warm feeling.

【I have waited for a long time and finally waited until today

I've dreamed for a long time and finally realized it
The future is long and I can go ahead
Fortunately, you are by my side.

Chen Huaisong closed his eyes lightly and patted his knees gently.

Although Chen Mo's song "Expansion" is interesting to listen to, it is obviously more suitable for young people.

For someone of his age, it was a bit "noisy".

This song may not be a popular song nowadays, and it even sounds a bit old-fashioned.

For today's fast-paced young people, this song may be a bit "old".

But Chen Huaisong's music is very comfortable to listen to, like a cup of tea with a long aftertaste, plain but with a hint of sweetness.

After the three of them finished playing, everyone applauded.

"How is it?" Su Lixing looked at the people who were listening.

"This one is good." Chen Huaisong said.

Su Lixing laughed in silence, obviously not expecting Chen Huaisong to like it so much.

Chen Mo didn't care, since they were all songs written by him.

"Brother Xing's strength is beyond doubt." Jiang Congwen gave a thumbs up.

"Very good." Fang Shuyun nodded. "It's not as showy as before. It's more natural and more popular."

When Su Lixing was young, he would always show off his high-note skills, pursuing the state of "shouting at the top of his lungs" and "exhilarating". It was only in recent years that he gradually changed, with a sense of "returning to nature".

"After all, I'm getting older." Su Lixing said with a smile.

"You are still young and in the prime of your life. Don't say such things in front of us old people." Fang Shuyun scolded with a smile.

Chen Mo smiled and said, "Mom, you haven't had a grandson yet, and you're not even a grandmother yet."

"I'm old enough to be promoted." Fang Shuyun glanced at Chen Mo, "You should know who caused this."

"I know the number, but I don't have the final say on this matter." Chen Mo looked at Xu Hongdou.

"Why are you looking at me?" Xu Hongdou blinked.

Chen Mo said seriously: "Whether my mother can be a grandmother or not is up to you."

In front of so many people, especially Chen Huaisong and Fang Shuyun, Xu Hongdou blushed.

Fang Shuyun glared at him, "How can you talk like that, you rascal?"

"You're not proactive, and you keep pushing things onto Hongdou. I think you're just itching for trouble, right?"

"It's outrageous." Chen Huaisong also spoke.

Silly boy, this is true, but you have to say it in the right context. Isn't it just like your mother urging someone to get Hongdou?

"Teacher, he has been getting too proud of himself recently. We need to teach him a lesson." Lin Nanxi immediately added fuel to the fire.

"I was wrong, I was wrong." Chen Mo found that the situation was not right. Not only were the two venerables criticizing him verbally, but there was also a villain next to him who was misleading the people with his lies.

"This is my responsibility. I should take the initiative to take responsibility and ensure that it will not happen again."

Chen Mo temporarily avoids the limelight, he who knows the current affairs is a hero.

Fang Shuyun ignored Chen Mo and looked at Xu Hongdou next to him and said softly:
"Hongdou, don't feel pressured. Auntie just said that the boy is used to it. You young people should just follow your own pace."

When Chen Mo heard this, he shook his head in his heart.

Still in the rhythm of young people?
If I hadn't brought back the red beans today, would you have said this? I probably wouldn't even be able to get into the house.

"It's okay, Auntie." Xu Hongdou smiled and shook her head slightly.

In fact, Chen Mo had no idea how many such "sweet words" he had said to her.

If they were just the two of them, Xu Hongdou would have been used to it and probably wouldn't have reacted too much.

But in front of the elders, in front of Chen Mo's parents, Xu Hongdou couldn't help feeling a little shy and embarrassed.

"If you keep talking nonsense like this, watch out for your skin." Fang Shuyun looked at Chen Mo and said. Facing his mother's might, Chen Mo naturally didn't dare to refute.

Seeing Chen Mo's frustrated look, Lin Nanxi was also laughing secretly.

Chen Mo glared at her unhappily, and Lin Nanxi smiled even more happily.

After the incident, Su Lixing gave up his seat and asked, "Who's next?"

"I'm here. I suddenly feel good." Lin Nanxi said.

"Row."

Lin Nanxi did not sing the songs written by Chen Mo, because the two songs Chen Mo wrote for her, whether it was "I'm Not Sad" or "Happy Breakup", were obviously not suitable for this chorus.

The song Lin Nanxi sang was included in her new album, which has not been released yet. It is a relatively cheerful song.

"You two help me with the accompaniment. Xiao Mo plays the guitar, and Yundong, you play the drums." Lin Nanxi ordered directly.

"Okay." Zhang Yundong nodded. He helped produce Lin Nanxi's album, so he knew all the songs.

Chen Mo shrugged, but didn't refuse. "Which chord do you want to use?"

Generally, accompaniment consists of recorded chords, some of which are common and universal.

Anyway, it’s not a formal performance, so just have a simple rhythm and tune.

"I'll find the music score for you." Zhang Yundong took the tablet.

The three of them had a brief conversation and then began.

The quality of the song was good and Lin Nanxi's ability was also evident, so she naturally won applause.

Then there is Jiang Congwen. He didn't sing the songs Chen Mo wrote for him because there was really nothing suitable to sing now.

Jiang Congwen chose Su Lixing's song, so Su Lixing accompanied him.

Jiang Congwen played the guitar himself, Su Lixing played the electric guitar, and there was an electric guitar solo in the middle.

Xu Hongdou was a little surprised when she saw Su Lixing playing the electric guitar.

"A bit surprised?" Chen Mo asked with a smile.

"Yeah." Xu Hongdou nodded.

Her impression of Su Lixing just now was that he was gentle and easy-going, but she didn't expect that when he picked up the electric guitar, he suddenly became so wild.

"Didn't I tell you that I wanted to grow long hair for a while?"

"Yes, you did." Xu Hongdou nodded, "Didn't you say that your aunt took you to have your head shaved?"

"It's a buzz cut." Chen Mo corrected.

"At that time, I just wanted to learn from my senior brother." Chen Mo looked at Su Lixing.

"Ah?" Xu Hongdou was a little surprised.

"You are not his fan, so you don't know." Chen Mo said with a smile.

"My senior brother first debuted as a rock singer, and he had long hair at that time."

"But later on, he didn't limit himself to rock music, and also sang in other genres."

"So if you only listen to his recent songs, you can't imagine how 'rebellious' he was more than a decade ago."

After Jiang Congwen finished singing, Su Lixing came over and asked, "What are you talking about?"

"I'm introducing Hongdou to your glorious days with disheveled hair." Chen Mo said with a smile.

Su Lixing's face froze. "Well, the past cannot be retrieved. Let it stay in the past and don't delve into it."

Xu Hongdou couldn't help but covering her mouth and laughing. She decided to go home and look online for photos of Su Lixing from that time.

Listening to Chen Mo's description and the contrast between the real person in front of her, Xu Hongdou was really curious.

Su Lixing shook his head helplessly.

Next, Zhang Yundong played and sang a folk song, and then Fang Shuyun also played a piano piece.

Seeing that the time was almost up, Chen Mo stood up and said, "Then I'll finish it off."

"Is it still a new song?" Su Lixing asked.

"New song." Chen Mo nodded.

Everyone became interested after hearing this.

Chen Mo picked up the guitar, then thought about it and changed to the piano. Fang Shuyun taught him piano, so it was more suitable.

“This one is for my mom, “When You’re Old.”

Hearing the title of the song, Fang Shuyun's eyes moved slightly, and she was also looking forward to what Chen Mo would sing.

As for the last song "Remember", because Chen Mo hadn't released it yet, Fang Shuyun specially asked Chen Mo to record a version for her to listen to first.

Chen Mo played the music with his fingers, and there was a hint of sadness in the gentle and gentle melody. Chen Mo spoke softly:
When you are old and your hair is gray
sleepy
When you get old and can't walk anymore
Warming by the fire and reminiscing about youth]

Just four lines of lyrics paint a picture in everyone's mind:
Next to the fire in winter, an old man with silver hair lies in a rocking chair, dozing under a blanket, dreaming of his youth.
【How many people have loved you when you were young and happy?
I admire your beautiful fake or true heart

Only one person still loves your pious soul
Love the wrinkles on your old face]

Fang Shuyun lowered his head slightly, and his vision became a little blurry.
Chen Huaisong patted her back gently.

When you are old and your eyebrows are drooping
The lights are dim
The wind blows your news
This is the song in my heart
When I'm old I'll do it for you
Sing this song in my heart】

The sad long notes and the low-pitched short notes echoed in turns, and everything that Chen Mo, the son, wanted to say to Fang Shuyun was in the song.

After Chen Mo finished singing the song, everyone felt dazed and melancholy.

"The lyrics are really well written." Su Lixing let out a sigh of relief.

"How many songs have you written?" Zhang Yundong couldn't help but sigh.

Lin Nanxi said seriously: "I want to cover this song."

"Okay." Chen Mo nodded with a smile.

"Mom, how's it going?"

Fang Shuyun wiped the corners of his eyes and nodded, "Not bad."

"Just okay?" Chen Mo blinked, "Dad, what do you think?"

"I think it's just average." Chen Huaisong said.

"Hmm? My words are so touching."

"The lyrics are well written, but what does the word 'only one person' mean?" Chen Huaisong said unhappily.

"So you are the only one who loves your mother, where do you put me?"

"Well, this is just an artistic expression." Chen Mo said embarrassedly.

"Are you trying to put some pressure on me?" Chen Huaisong looked a little suspicious.

"That's impossible." Chen Mo waved his hands repeatedly, "I just created it based on my own emotions."

"I just want to tell mom, don't worry about getting old, don't worry about having wrinkles on your face, you will always have a son like me."

"As the saying goes, a son never dislikes his mother"

"Hmm?" Fang Shuyun raised an eyebrow.

"Cough~~Cough~~" Chen Mo stopped talking in time.

"I mean, it's getting late, everyone should go home, I also have to take Hongdou back."

There was no other way. Since he had no status in this family, Chen Mo could only move Hongdou out.

Sure enough, as soon as he heard the name Hongdou, Fang Shuyun shifted his attention, "Hongdou can stay here tonight and go back tomorrow."

"No, Auntie, it's still early. I won't bother you." Xu Hongdou smiled and shook her head.

"How is it a disturbance?" Fang Shuyun wanted to keep him.

"Okay, Mom, let's do it next time." Chen Mo said.

This was what Xu Hongdou had agreed with him before she came.

(End of this chapter)