lerbook Chapter 543 I've never heard this song before.
Chapter 543 I've never heard this song before.
The Odyssey drove away from the parking garage, gradually accelerating and speeding down the road.
The streetlights and buildings on both sides rushed past.
Duan Yue lightly gripped the steering wheel, glanced quickly at Yu Huan sitting in the passenger seat, and said with a smile, "You Rong is recording a program tomorrow. Yu Huan, do you and your grandfather want to go watch it live?"
Upon hearing this, Yu Huan shook her head slightly and then explained, "My grandfather came this time mainly to take this opportunity to visit relatives... My grandmother is a native of Yanjing, and she still has several siblings who are alive. My grandfather hasn't seen them for many years, so I have to go visit them tomorrow as well."
Upon hearing this, Duan Yue immediately said with great enthusiasm, "Oh, I see. Where do the elders live? Do they need a car? I don't need the car much tomorrow, so I can let you drive it; that would be more convenient."
Yu Huan subconsciously turned around and looked at the old man sitting in the back row.
The grandfather and grandson's eyes met.
Seeing the questioning look on his eldest grandson's face, the old man continued, "They used to live in Nanluoguxiang, but I heard they've all moved away. Let me check my messages..."
As he spoke, the old man unzipped his jacket and took out his cell phone from the inside pocket.
After unlocking the screen, I started to take a look.
In that brief moment, Duan Yue raised an eyebrow slightly, somewhat surprised, and said, "Living in Nanluoguxiang? You must be a true old Beijing resident!"
Yu Huan smiled slightly and replied noncommittally, "Anyway, we did live in a courtyard house before."
"Wow! Living in a courtyard house, this is no ordinary family!" Sister Ru couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.
"Actually, they're not high-ranking officials or dignitaries; they're just ordinary people," the old man immediately chimed in.
He knew perfectly well the background and identity of Duan Yue's grandfather. Therefore, this was indeed the absolute truth.
Compared to them, they are indeed ordinary people.
After finishing his sentence, the old man looked at the contents of the text message and continued, "Oh, Yu Huan's great-aunt has moved to Wangjing in Chaoyang District. It shouldn't be considered remote, right?"
Duan Yue stared intently at the road ahead and replied with a smile, "Although Wangjing is outside the Fourth Ring Road, it's developed quite well now! I live in a company-allocated apartment in Fuchengmen, Xicheng District, which is about 20 kilometers away from Wangjing, quite far. Yu Huan, why don't you drive my car there tomorrow? It'll be more convenient that way."
"Brother Yue, thank you for your kindness, but let's take a taxi instead. Otherwise, parking might be a hassle," Yu Huan politely declined.
Duan Yue raised his hand and pushed up his glasses, saying quite insistently, "This isn't a short trip, and you have a recording session with Rong, so you should at least be responsible for picking me up and dropping me off, right?"
Upon hearing this, Lin Yourong, who was sitting in the back of the driver's seat, couldn't help but raise her hand and push the back of the seat in front of her.
She said half-jokingly, "Hey, are you that busy? Can't you pick us up and drop us off yourself tomorrow?"
"There's a navigation system in the car, and it's just been updated. I have a lunch party tomorrow at noon; it's my direct supervisor's birthday, so I have to go... Hmm, everyone's free the day after tomorrow, so I'll take you guys out for some fun."
Duan Yue smiled helplessly, then continued:
"It's settled then. Anyway, the hotel you booked is near my house. Yu Huan, you can come and pick up my car tomorrow."
Since things had come to this point, Yu Huan couldn't refuse any longer and could only gladly agree: "Alright, Brother Yue, then I'll respectfully accept your offer."
"Don't say that, we're all family." Duan Yue said with a bright smile.
The journey from Beijing Capital International Airport to Fuchengmen is a little over 30 kilometers.
Shortly after, Odyssey passed through the checkpoint and entered the airport expressway.
The wheels rolled lightly over the asphalt, making a soft rustling sound that blended with the gentle hum of the engine, creating a soothing white noise effect.
There was nothing particularly captivating about the scenery along the airport expressway.
The nearly one-hour drive, coupled with the car's heater on, made my eyelids feel like they were filled with lead, and I became quite drowsy.
Apart from Yu Huan, who was forcing herself to stay awake and occasionally exchanging a few words with Duan Yue, everyone else in the car remained silent, making it unusually quiet for a moment.
Yu Huan turned slightly to the side and looked towards the back row.
The old man's head first sank down, and then suddenly rose up again.
This happened twice, until finally she leaned against the car window, motionless, her chest rising and falling slowly, presumably having fallen into a deep sleep.
Sitting in the middle, Sister Ru and Lin Yourong were already nestled together, their heads tilted gently towards each other, clearly having drifted off to sleep.
Yu Huan then turned her gaze to Xing Yujia in the last row.
Although the rear space is not very spacious, it is more than enough for one person to sit in.
The girl was leaning back in the angle formed by the seatbelt and the seat back, and a glistening trickle of drool seemed to be slowly dribbling from the corner of her mouth...
Duan Yue suddenly cleared his throat lightly, his voice slightly hoarse, and asked softly, "It's so quiet, are they all asleep?"
"They're all asleep," Yu Huan replied softly, turning around.
Duan Yue tapped the steering wheel twice with his fingertips.
As if suddenly remembering something, her voice instantly became enthusiastic: "Yu Huan, today is Friday! We're going to Fengzeyuan, there's a TV in the private room, maybe we can catch 'I Am a Singer' later!"
Upon hearing this, Yu Huan glanced at the time displayed on the central control screen and said with a smile, "It's already 10:23. Although I know that Rongrong won first place this time, I really don't know which number she was when she performed."
"Oh? First place?" Duan Yue raised his eyebrows immediately, his eyes full of curiosity, and eagerly asked, "Which song did You Rong sing?"
This "real leader" clearly doesn't surf the internet much and wasn't spoiled.
“Ulaanbaatar Nights,” Yu Huan replied.
After hearing this, Duan Yue frowned slightly and pondered for a moment.
Then, he gently shook his head: "Oh? Forgive my ignorance, but I've never heard of this song before."
Yu Huan smiled and explained, "This was originally a Mongolian folk song, and this Chinese version is relatively niche. It's normal that you haven't heard of it, Brother Yue."
"A foreign song? No wonder I don't remember it! But if You Rong can win first place with this song, she must sing it exceptionally well..." He said, while quickly glancing at the rearview mirror.
The sight of the figures scattered haphazardly in the carriage brought an irrepressible smile to his face.
My gaze had just shifted back to the road ahead.
However, Duan Yue seemed to remember something important and immediately said, "I remember, when You Rong appeared in the last episode, the subtitles said that the arranger was Mr. Y, which is your pen name! Yu Huan, you didn't actually participate, did you?"
Faced with this question, Yu Huan smiled slightly, nodded, and said frankly, "That's right, I also adapted 'Night in Ulaanbaatar'."
"Ah!" Duan Yue couldn't help but exclaim in admiration, "With such a talented person as you backing us up, it's no wonder that Rong won first place."
“Rongrong sings better.” Hearing his humble words, Duan Yue remained noncommittal, then smiled and said, “Yu Huan, there’s a box of chewing gum on the armrest box. Could you get me one to perk me up a bit?”
At this moment, the Odyssey was speeding along the highway at 120 miles per hour.
"it is good."
Yu Huan readily agreed and then lowered her head to look at the armrest box.
I immediately spotted a box of Extra chewing gum next to the tissue box.
He picked up the small box and held it up to his eyes to examine it.
The slogan "Delicious and long-lasting, ridiculously long-lasting" caught his eye, making him smile.
This advertising slogan is indeed catchy and creative; it can definitely be said to be a memory of their generation.
It was already 11 p.m. when the Odyssey drove into the open-air parking lot in front of the Fengzeyuan store.
Duan Yue skillfully turned the steering wheel with both hands, precisely turning the car into the parking space.
"Wake up, everyone! We're here!" Yu Huan shouted at the top of his lungs as he unbuckled his seatbelt.
The shout startled Xing Yujia, who sat up abruptly and hurriedly wiped the drool from the corner of her mouth.
Then, after looking around, I came to my senses and realized what year it was and where I was...
The old man slowly rubbed his neck and let out a big yawn.
With sleepy eyes, he glanced at his eldest grandson through the rearview mirror and casually asked, "Huanhuan, should we eat something first and then go to rest?"
Duan Yue turned off the engine, removed the car key, and continued the conversation: "Grandpa Yu, at this time of day, you should have been asleep by now, right? But you didn't have a proper dinner, so hang in there a little longer and have something to eat to tide you over. The dishes were all freshly made by the chef."
Yu Huan pushed open the car door, ready to get out, but couldn't help but laugh and interject, "Brother Yue, you've got it wrong. My grandpa is in great spirits! He just wants to have a little drink."
Upon hearing this, the old man burst into laughter, but did not refute it.
"No problem! It's a pity I have to drive, otherwise I would have had a few drinks with Grandpa Yu!" Duan Yue turned around and said to the old man with a big smile.
Just then, Sister Ru was getting out of the car behind Lin Yourong. Upon hearing this, she immediately said cheerfully, "I'll have a drink with Aunt Yu!"
“There’s no need for anyone to accompany me. It’s just a personal habit of mine. I like to have a little drink sometimes,” the old man quickly waved his hand, then emphasized, “It’s 56-proof Red Star Erguotou, the kind that comes in a small two-ounce bottle. I haven’t had this kind of liquor in many years.”
The old man was in high spirits at this moment, and there was no trace of the sleepiness he had shown earlier on his face.
After saying that, he pushed open the car door and got out of the car with nimble steps.
“Grandpa Yu, why don’t you drink Wuliangye instead? The liquor you’re talking about, although it’s from Yanjing, you’ll probably have to go to the supermarket to find it,” Duan Yue said.
Yu Huan gently closed the car door behind her and turned to look at a brightly lit convenience store across the street.
Then, I looked at the old man who was stretching after getting off the bus.
He said half-jokingly, "Grandpa, you have Wuliangye to drink, but you insist on drinking Erguotou instead!"
"Go take a look." The old man also noticed the convenience store, paused slightly, and then quickly added, "Remember to buy the green bottle one!"
"Okay!" Yu Huan nodded happily, walked around the back of the car, and headed straight across the street to buy wine.
Lin Yourong walked to the front of the car and reached down to pull down the brim of her hat.
Her gaze first fell on the half-open glass door and the slightly dim hall behind it, then slowly moved upwards, finally settling on the antique-style doorway.
The three characters 'Fengzeyuan' are written with powerful strokes.
"Where's Sister Qing? I think most of the lights in this shop are off..."
Duan Yue glanced at his cousin and explained with a smile, "Your sister Qing is in a private room upstairs. Fengzeyuan closes before 10 p.m., so it's already very kind of them to keep someone here to entertain us so late."
"That's true." Lin Yourong nodded slightly in agreement.
"You Rong, in today's episode, what number did you appear in?" Duan Yue was particularly curious about this.
Lin Yourong smiled gently and replied, "The last one."
"Oh!" Duan Yue's eyes lit up immediately behind his glasses.
I thought to myself, I should still be able to make it and see Lin You Rong perform on stage!
The old man took out a cigarette from his pocket, put it in his mouth, and lit it.
A wisp of white steam escaped from his mouth, and his eyes held a hint of reminiscence as he slowly said, "Fengzeyuan was a grand restaurant, quite high-class... Back in the 80s, when my father-in-law celebrated his birthday, I went to that restaurant in Zhushikou to eat once."
"This is indeed a time-honored brand," Duan Yue said with a smile.
The group lingered in front of the shop and chatted casually for a while.
The old man inadvertently turned his head and caught a glimpse of Yu Huan carrying a small black plastic bag, striding towards them.
His eyes lit up, and he couldn't help but ask loudly, "Did you buy it? Is it the green bottle kind?"
"Yes, I bought three bottles. That should be enough for you, right?" Yu Huan nodded with a smile.
"That's enough, that's enough." The old man smiled broadly, eagerly taking the plastic bag, peeking inside, and then jokingly said, "Hey, now we have good wine, all that's missing is good food!"
"There's plenty of good food. We ordered all of Fengzeyuan's signature dishes. We just need to see if they suit your taste," Duan Yue said with a smile, leading everyone into the restaurant. "Also, there are TVs in the private rooms. We might even see the famous actress Lin Su perform on stage!"
The voice just fell.
The old man had already jogged a few steps, saying enthusiastically, "Then what are we waiting for? Let's go!"
As the group entered the store, they noticed a little girl sleeping soundly on a table not far from the entrance. She was wearing a simple uniform and was clearly a store employee.
Duan Yue coughed heavily, but it did not wake him up.
He immediately stepped forward, gently nudged the back of her shoulder with the back of his hand, and said, "You've worked hard, waiting for us so late, you almost fell asleep."
As if by reflex, the little girl instantly went from lying on her side to sitting upright.
When her gaze fell upon the group of people before her, it landed on Duan Yue's face, and her ears instantly turned red. She stammered, "Mr...Mr. Duan..." (End of Chapter)