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The breeze is blowing, the night is blurry, and everyone gets drunk without being drunk. A glass of wine, a melody, and a moment of time. Life seems to stop for a very short moment..
The night in the Pioneer Village is so charming. There is no bustling noise, and there is no cheering from the mountains and tsunamis. There are only greetings and chats after a long absence. Renly's singing is light and gentle, just like Llewyn in "The Drunken Country Ballad", quiet. Jing tells the stories of the past few days.
All the magnificent events and vicissitudes of life are transformed into the spiciness and bitterness in the wine glass. Drink it all in one go and leave it to yourself to savor it carefully..
The thirty-minute performance ended and the night got darker, but the drinkers were immersed in their own thoughts and couldn't extricate themselves, whether they were happy or bitter. Only they knew the taste. There was no need to share or talk, leaving the alcohol and the night to themselves. Okay, let’s get drunk today. When the sun rises again, everyone will make their own decision, which may not be correct but needs to be made, and then continue to move forward..
Renly still packed up the guitar and keyboard himself, turned off the stage lights skillfully, and completed the cleaning and tidying up - the memory in his body muscles still remained, as if he had never really left, and the familiar sense of time and space travel made him feel Feeling relaxed.
When I arrived at Stanley's booth, I immediately saw a familiar guest who was sipping whiskey: George Strand..
A slight smile appeared on Renly's lips, and he greeted him familiarly, "Hey, George, long time no see. Did you come all the way to attend the party on Thursday?？”
“I heard that the first round of drinks tonight is free, how could I miss it? "George picked up the wine glass and shook it slightly, showing a satisfied look..
Renly nodded towards Stanley, then found a seat in the circular booth and sat down. Unconsciously, his body muscles relaxed a little, "If I had known better, I shouldn't have rushed forward when my brain got hot. It's been too long." I performed live, but I was not prepared enough and almost made an embarrassment on the spot..”
“This is the best version of you." Stanley had a different idea. From the very beginning, he had unwavering confidence in Renly..
George complained sternly, "But it's also a sign of disloyalty. If you ask him to perform in a movie in such a state, it's absolutely impossible for him to do it.".”
“But even so, he is still outstanding, doesn’t it prove his talent?？”
“And he still doesn't do his job properly. This is called a waste of talent. Do you know? How many people dream of becoming singers but have no talent, and if he still wastes money like this, God will punish him..”
“Are you sure it's God's punishment? I thought it was given to him by his parents.”
“……Are you questioning God?？”
“Since when did you become such a devout Christian?？”
Stanley and George had a fierce exchange of words, arguing like old naughty boys. Renly just stood by and watched, but he was very happy to watch..
Neil, who was coming over with brandy, broke into this scene and glanced at Renly, "You, the culprit who caused the trouble, just look at it like this？”
Renly spread his hands and said sincerely, "So what do you want me to do? Whose side are you on?？”
“……”Niall couldn't help but choked. Renly was forcing him to take sides. He was basically digging a hole for him to jump into. Niall looked at the sky and rolled his eyes speechlessly: Why doesn't he have a long memory? Completely forgetting what a terrible guy Renly is, "I made you scream!" Neil patted his head and said with great annoyance..
The funny look made Renly chuckle. At this time, George and Stanley had stopped arguing. Their eyes moved back and forth between Renly and Neal, but the two of them were sulking again, turning their heads to the side, pretending The big living person next to me doesn't exist at all, it's peaceful.
Renly took the brandy from Neil and said to Stanley and George, "I'm going to return to the studio next week, what do you think?？”
The so-called return to the recording studio means starting to record for a new album.
Stanley and George both turned back and stared at Renly with surprise on their faces, as if they couldn't believe their ears, and the surprise flowed out from their brows..
Or Neil reacted more quickly, "Really or not?" He couldn't help complaining, "You are dragging your feet, there has been no sound or movement, why are you suddenly ready to return to the recording studio? Or is it today? April 1st? Otherwise it's some kind of prank show. Where is the camera?？”
Neil turned around, looking for the camera..
Renly gave Neil a slap in the face, "When did I make fun of work?"？”
Neil didn't care, and quickly asked with a smile, "So are you serious?" Neil began to gear up, "Does this mean there is a new album to listen to? Oh, this is really exciting..”
At this time, George finally came to his senses, "Are you sure? You still have a schedule? I thought those guys in Hollywood would never let you go easily..”
Stanley had other ideas, "Did someone look at you?" he asked worriedly..
Renly laughed happily, "Stanley, I am the only one showing off to others now, how can anyone else.”
Stanley still didn't believe it, and looked at Renly carefully. Even if he repeatedly confirmed that Renly was not wronged, he still couldn't completely relax, "I don't know about Hollywood, but I know that on Wall Street, When things get mixed up, it's definitely not that simple. But, Renly, no matter what happens, just insist on being yourself. The Pioneer Village will always be here. We are also here..”
That song "Stay" was truly engraved in Stanley's heart. He knew that there were some things that he might not be able to keep up with the times, but he also knew that there were some things that would never change..
There were no flashy words, but a faint warmth flowed through Renly's heart, "I know." Sometimes, one sentence is worth a thousand words..
“I am indeed ready to return to the studio." Renly said accurately, "I think I am ready. By the way, George, the Folk Music Festival can also be organized. There are some things we should and must do..”
George's emotions were obviously aroused, and he couldn't say a word. He just nodded repeatedly, and then repeated, "Okay! Of course!" After a while, George calmed down slightly, "Even if it's an old bone, I’ll join you in the fun, isn’t it just a music festival?.”
Preparing for a folk music festival is just a matter of saying a word, but the preparation work is very huge and cumbersome. It is definitely not that simple..
Stanley complained mercilessly, "So what if I'm an old bone? If I don't move my butt, I'm afraid I'll have to step straight into the coffin.".”
This time, George did not refute Stanley, but nodded seriously, "Then let's toss it together and see who of us can't hold it up first.".”
These words don’t sound right either..
Renly looked at Neal in surprise. He remembered that Stanley and George didn't get along like this before. What happened?？
But Niall was not surprised. He smiled brightly and told Renly not to worry. He winked and mouthed one word, "age", which seemed to explain a lot..
In the next period of time, in order to prepare for the folk music festival, I'm afraid these two old naughty boys will continue to stumble, it should be very lively.
When Renly returned to his apartment on his skateboard...he was lost again.
“I swear, I remember this intersection, and I turned the corner, and I did that, but I ended up turning onto another block, and I don’t understand what happened..”
Renly explained to Matthew, who was expressionless in front of him, but received no response, which made Renly express his strong dissatisfaction, "I'm serious.！”
Matthew remained calm, "Do you remember the trees planted on our street?？”
“No! "Renly said firmly, "There's a Starbucks at the crossroads.！”
Matthew didn't say anything, he just raised his chin, indicating that Renly could see for himself.：
In this neighborhood, tall plane trees are planted on both sides of the street; at the entrance of the street is a second-hand clothing store.
Renly blinked, "I think there are two completely different worlds here during the day and at night. Hey! Matthew, don't look at me with that complaining expression, I'm serious! In my eyes, this is Two completely different blocks! As I remember, there really weren’t these two rows of trees during the day.！”
“You are so lucky to be able to find Prince's Garden in London." Matthew complained mercilessly..
Renly chose to shut up. He would never admit that not long ago in London, he opened the door of his home and walked into the office of the London Museum of Natural History. To be honest, he himself didn’t know what was going on..
It was almost half past midnight, and Matthew, who had to get up early for work today, found Renly who was lost in the steel forest of New York with ease, and then led him home..
Renly couldn't help but raise his head and look at the strange world in front of him - strange in the literal sense, "No wonder everyone says that the day and night in New York are two faces..”
“I believe others don’t mean what you just thought.” Matthew’s voice floated faintly from the side..
Renly touched his nose and made no reply..
After returning home in a roundabout way, Matthew went directly to rest, while Renly stood in the unfamiliar hall, quietly looking at the space and buildings in front of him, not noticing the familiar smell of "home" at all, because he had just moved in. After a while, the entire environment was so clean that no trace of himself could be found; but then, Renly went to the bathroom and took a bath. He relieved himself of the fatigue and felt light again..
But he didn’t go to rest immediately.
Instead, I made a cup of hot cocoa, came to the corner window of the hall again, sat cross-legged next to it, and just watched quietly as the whole city flickered on and off, and the lights gradually went out in the night, as if The city is slowly falling asleep, and the hot feeling in the palms completely calms down the mind and rediscovers the long-lost tranquility..
Because of the pioneer village tonight, and because of the scene in front of me at this moment.
Renly is growing to like this place little by little..
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