598 listening party
Before leaving Mount Sinai Hospital, Renly found Anne again.
Annie was getting an intravenous drip, and her young eyebrows were tightly knitted, making people clearly feel her pain, and they realized that she was also a child who suffered from illness and had to be hospitalized all year round. But her eyes widened. Eyes, strong and bright, said, "Annie is a strong girl, right? Just like Alex！”
Standing in front of these children, Renly would always feel so small and helpless..
After cheering Annie up, Renly said goodbye and left. Alex's operation is still in progress. Heart transplantation is not a small operation. It can take anywhere from five to six hours to more than ten hours. The waiting time is long. It was even more painful. But compared to the thin figure lying on the hospital bed, everything became insignificant..
Sitting on the subway, swaying, people coming and going, amidst the hustle and bustle, people are completely strangers to each other. They distance themselves indifferently and vigilantly, calm down, and enjoy the rare silence and peace. Tranquility, however, allows the complicated emotions to settle down. The same is true for supermarkets and the same is true for subways..
Unknowingly, Renly stayed at Mount Sinai Hospital for more than three hours. When he came out of the subway again, the setting sun had already hung slanting between the high-rise buildings, reflecting the swaying water of the Hudson River, and it seemed that it would fall at any time. It was like sinking. Renly couldn't help but laugh. He didn't know if Neal and the others were interested in a night trip to the Hudson. Otherwise, the last bet would have to be postponed again..
Compared to his own home, Renly knew the roads around the Pioneer Village very well, and there was no need to identify them carefully. After leaving the subway station, he just walked forward and found his destination naturally. However, today's streets Above, the crowd seemed much more special, which surprised Renly.——
When he arrived at JFK International Airport in the morning, he still felt that there were fewer people there. He thought that most reporters were heading towards Venice and Toronto, and most of the "eyes" left in Manhattan were missing; but why did that feeling disappear now? , but it feels more turbulent? Is it because of rush hour after get off work?？
Isn't today Saturday? There is no rush hour after get off work! As for the craze on weekend nights, the night has not completely settled yet, so naturally it can’t happen so quickly..
Renly was also full of questions, but if you think about it carefully, this is New York. There are eight million people living in New York. There are countless activities and parties every day and every night. Different groups, different ethnic groups, and different classes always live in New York. It’s possible to find your own moments and areas. This shouldn’t come as a surprise.
Putting away his doubts, Renly stepped on his skateboard and headed in the direction of the Pioneer Village. But the question marks not only did not decrease, but became more and more - because the crowd seemed to be flowing in the same direction as him. Then, Renly looked at The spectacular scene at the gate of the pioneer village.
The huge queue began to extend back along the block. At a glance, it seemed that the queue had reached the end of the street and was still queuing up. It turned a corner and entered the street next door; crowds of people could still be seen around it. Join in, say hello cheerfully, and walk towards the end of the queue. When you meet someone you know, you can't help but stop and start laughing and chatting; the bloated crowd almost fills the entire pedestrian street, and people coming and going in order to go quickly To move forward, we had to borrow the roadway, which caused the cars passing by to slow down..
The hot scene seemed to ignite the midsummer heat again and boil it up..
Looking around, there are at least two hundred people in front of us, and intermittently you can see people continuing to join. Such a grand occasion, even the most popular clubs and nightclubs in New York, at the peak of the crowd, are probably of this size, but that's not it. We have to wait until after ten o'clock in the evening. It's absolutely impossible now..
The scene in front of you is as lively as it is abnormal..
Renly raised his head involuntarily and looked at the vast night. Above the navy blue curtain, the remaining brilliance of the setting sun was still burning brightly. Some of the street lights in Manhattan were on, and some were not on. The sky was filled with a thick glow. cyan. He read it right. Night still hasn’t come..
So what is going on in front of you?？
Pioneer Village is one of the recommended attractions at the end of New York City Hall, not only because it retains the original architectural and decorative styles of the 1930s and 1940s, but also because it continues the essence of the golden age of American music. , one of the historical witnesses of New York art.
But as a jazz bar, it has completely declined in contemporary society. Except for a few cities where music was born, such as New York, Memphis, and Nashville, jazz bars have almost disappeared. Even as a "tourist attraction", the popularity of pioneer villages has also declined. Has not been prosperous.
In Renly's memory, the pioneer village could accommodate about eighty to a hundred people. On two hands, he could count the number of nights when it was completely full. Every time there were big-name singers who came. The resident singer started publicizing about half a month in advance to attract tourists and fans. Coupled with professional old fans, the pioneer village was filled to the brim..
So, is the grand occasion tonight because of the big-name singer coming to sing? Norah Jones? Jason Majez? Taylor-Swift? Or Train）？
Renly slowed down and walked slowly on his skateboard, looking for promotional posters at the entrance of the pioneer village - when a big-name singer comes, the public relations company will definitely have corresponding posters, the difference is just in scale. But, Renly was disappointed. He didn't see anything, which made him even more confused..
Looking at the people lining up at the door to enter, Renly hesitated a little. He didn't want to jump in line, so should he go in through the back door?？
The thoughts in my mind had just emerged, and before I had time to think about it, an exclamation came from my ears, "Master！”
“Huh." This was the sound of a breath of cold air. The streets that were noisy a second ago were completely silent this second. In stark contrast, the second half of the team was still buzzing and lively. It seemed that there was no sound at all. I didn't notice the abnormality at the entrance of the pioneer village. Such a gap made the silence at the door more and more distinct. It seemed that even the sound of breathing had been extinguished. Just like stubbing out a cigarette butt, not a wisp of green smoke was left behind..
Renly followed the voice and looked over, his eyes showing surprise, "William？”
Who is standing in front of me, if not William Taylor? Not only William, but also several familiar faces beside him, Graham Hughes, Hope Bates, Tessa Breeden... all of them are familiar faces to movie fans, in front of Renly I have seen it many times before and after, and I am deeply impressed..
It’s just that they appeared in the pioneer village. What’s going on? This is not the premiere of a movie, nor is it a classic movie night in an art theater. Could it be that you are here specifically to travel? Has nothing to do with him？
“Are there any events here tonight? "Renly asked casually, and then he saw the suffocating faces, with ferocious and funny expressions. He couldn't tell whether they were laughing or crying. They just looked at each other in confusion, which made Renly chuckle." What, what kind of special event is this? Do you need role-playing (Cospy)?？”
Tessa, who was standing next to her, couldn't help but took half a step forward, "Master, didn't you come here specially to attend tonight's event?？”
With this back and forth, Renly became more and more confused, "Are there any special circumstances that I should know about?" After three weeks of vacation in the Caribbean, isolated from the world, Renly felt a little out of step with the development of the world..
“Renly, Renly! Janice Black, who was drowned in the crowd, noticed Renly's appearance at this moment and waved her hands, "Why are you here?" Nathan also said yesterday that you were on vacation in Cuba. Did you come back all the way?？”
Renly nodded to William and others, walked towards Janis, gave her a hug, and said with a smile, "Can anyone explain to me what is going on? I am completely I'm confused, should I run away? For example, someone wants me inside or something.？”
This joke made Janis laugh heartily, but no one else around her seemed to react. Their faces were still in shock, their eyes brightly looking at Renly, motionless and making no sound. No, I'm afraid that a little noise will break the dream and make them wake up and return to reality..
“you do not know? Janis also reacted at this time, muttering, "Nathan actually didn't mention it to you," and then explained, "After your album was officially released, Stanley and Neil were so happy. They talked about it in the bar every day. The more they chatted with a group of old guys, the happier they became. They all seemed to be crazy. Then last week, they thought, why not attract more real music lovers to come over and share and discuss together? ? So Neil posted an event on Facebook, inviting those who really like your music to come to the bar and hold a listening party for the 'Don Quixote' album..”
Renly opened his mouth and tried to make some comment, but found that he was at a loss for words..
Janis patted her head and said, "Looking at my memory, I've even forgotten. They said they won't invite you, it's just a communication between fans. It's probably for this reason that Nathan didn't mention it to you. Hey, since you I don’t even know why you came here today？”
“……I just came back from vacation today because I have to go to Toronto next week to attend the film festival." Renly looked back at the huge queue in front of him and couldn't believe his eyes, "So, you are saying, these people are all Came here specifically for my album？”
Not for Renly, just for the "Don Quixote" album? This sounds like a fantasy.
“You should ask them about the specific situation. But, if I am not wrong, yes, it is indeed the case." Janis also made a joke, making fun of Renly's surprise and fright, and then patted Renly on the shoulder. , "Since you are here, let's join together. Stanley and the others will definitely not mind." After saying that, Janis herself laughed and pushed Renly into the Pioneer Village..
William and others who stayed at the door looked at each other, exchanged glances, and then... "Ahhhhhh！”46
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