The Sweetness of the Seventies-Chapter 69 - Heed Advice, Have a Full Meal!
Chapter 69 -69: Heed Advice, Have a Full Meal!
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Chapter 69 -69: Heed Advice, Have a Full Meal!
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The most important thing is that my daughter likes it, so as her mother, I must do my best to help her achieve it.
“Husband, Xiao Yan inherited my youthful ability to sing—I had quite the voice,” Liang Hongyu declared proudly, “It doesn’t matter whether it’s feasible or not, as long as we keep it in mind.
If an opportunity arises, we’ll seize it, but it’s no big deal if it doesn’t.
As long as Xiao Yan enjoys it, that’s all that matters.
Singing can also lift her spirits!”
Village Chief Qi had actually been convinced by Qi Xiaoyan’s singing, but he was always cautious.
He didn’t want to raise his daughter’s hopes, only to let her down and make her sad in the end.
“All right, give it a try and write to your second brother; it wouldn’t hurt to ask.
But if he’s struggling too, you can’t blame him,” Village Chief Qi said, “And Dajun, I need you to keep an eye out as well.
We are far from the county here and communications are limited.
If you hear any news, you must bring it to us as quickly as possible, okay?”
“Uncle, don’t worry.
Given the life-and-death brotherhood between Rong Jun and me, I will definitely deliver any news as soon as it comes.
Xiao Yan is so smart, has a great voice and looks; she has a strong chance,” Niu Dajun assured him, “Time is moving on; I should get going before it gets dark and I can’t make it back to the county.”
“Take care then!” Village Chief Qi, Liang Hongyu, and Qi Xiaoyan personally saw Niu Dajun off.
After sending Niu Dajun off and leaving the village, Qi Xiaoyan excitedly went to He Tiantian’s home to share the news.
On her way, passing by the Educated Youth spot, she heard the sound of an accordion playing “My Motherland,” the song she had just sung.
Qi Xiaoyan slowed down her pace and began to sing softly along with the accordion.
With accompaniment, she felt her singing sounded much better than a cappella.
The only person in the village with an accordion was that young man from the city, Li Mingkai.
If only she also knew how to play the accordion, not only could she sing, but play an instrument too; her chances of being admitted would be even greater.
Li Mingkai came out, just in time to see Qi Xiaoyan, who was so enthralled by the music.
“You sing beautifully.
What other songs do you know?
I’ll accompany you,” Li Mingkai said with a smile, resembling a sunny, big boy.
He wore a white polyester shirt, olive-green trousers, and a pair of clean, canvas shoes.
Qi Xiaoyan blushed, embarrassed at being caught eavesdropping on someone playing the accordion, and shyly replied, “I was just singing…
randomly.”
And with that, she hurried away.
Li Mingkai watched Qi Xiaoyan’s shy escape, a smile curling at the corner of his mouth.
Village girls are so easy to please; it only took one song to make Qi Xiaoyan blush.
Qi Xiaoyan ran all the way to Third Grandma Qi’s house without stopping.
He Tiantian brewed a cup of brown sugar tea, leisurely sipping it; she was on her period and needed to replenish her warmth.
“Xiao Yan, why are you running?
Why is your face so red?” asked He Tiantian, patting the chair beside her, gesturing for Qi Xiaoyan to come sit.
Qi Xiaoyan sat down, took a few deep breaths but was still visibly excited, and began, “Sister Tiantian, my parents have agreed to let me apply for the cultural troupe! ƒгeewebnovёl.com
And I’ve also written to my second brother, asking him to look out for opportunities.
Plus, Brother Dajun listened to me sing, and he said I sang much better than the female soldiers in his former unit’s cultural troupe.”
Hearing this, He Tiantian was happy for Qi Xiaoyan.
She said, “That’s great!
You sing so beautifully, have a wonderful voice, and now with your family’s support, you’re bound to be admitted.”
Deep down, He Tiantian was quite envious of Qi Xiaoyan.
Her own high notes were out of reach, the low notes unattainable; she simply couldn’t sing well, despite having many songs in her heart.
“Brother Dajun told me to practice well regularly, but I’ve never had formal music education, I can’t read sheet music or numbered musical notation,” Qi Xiaoyan revealed her sense of loss, “However, when I passed by the educated youth spot just now, I heard someone playing the accordion in there.
That person is Li Mingkai, I heard it from Qi Fangfang, not only can he play the instrument, but he can also sing.
Do you think it’s a good idea for me to learn music from him?”
“Cough cough cough!” He Tiantian choked on the brown sugar water she was drinking, “Cough cough cough…”
Good heavens, He Tiantian was speechless, looking to the skies in disbelief!
She painstakingly encouraged Qi Xiaoyan to audition for the cultural work troupe of the unit, isn’t it just to keep Qi Xiaoyan away from Li Mingkai, to not repeat the tragedy of her past life?
But now, instead, Qi Xiaoyan not only met Li Mingkai ahead of time, but she also wants to learn music from him.
What is happening?
Could it be that all the effort is in vain?
Qi Xiaoyan quickly patted He Tiantian on the back, saying, “Sister Tiantian, what’s wrong with you?
Choking on brown sugar water, just like a child!”
For fucks sake!
Who am I doing this for, if not for you, you pitiful little spirit!
Alas, back to square one!
But He Tiantian won’t be discouraged, it’s just an acquaintance now, there’s still a chance.
He Tiantian grabbed Qi Xiaoyan’s hand, saying, “Xiao Yan, that Li Mingkai, and I came here as educated youths in the same period.
The man can sing and knows a bit about music, but he’s absolutely not suitable to be a teacher.
When the opportunity arises, you should come with me to the livestock team, where Professor Wang can provide you with a proper music education.
Ask her to teach you.”
“I don’t mind who teaches me, but I’m afraid of putting Professor Wang in a tough spot,” said Qi Xiaoyan reluctantly.
She was kind-hearted and did not want to cause trouble for the elders by dragging them out for re-education.
“It’s fine, we can go when there’s no one there,” said He Tiantian boldly, “As for that Li Mingkai…
he’s not a good person, always flirting with Lin Xiaoru, and being sneaky and slippery in his actions.
You’re still young, don’t get close to such people.”
In order to save Qi Xiaoyan, who was about to stray, He Tiantian didn’t hesitate to speak ill of Li Mingkai behind his back—even if it meant spending a fortune.
What He Tiantian said wasn’t entirely false; Li Mingkai was flirting with Lin Xiaoru on one hand and stringing along Huang Jingli on the other.
Besides, Li Mingkai abandoned his wife, and was truly a heartless man.
It’s just that, all that happened in a past life, it hadn’t happened yet.
He Tiantian was just giving a heads-up to Qi Xiaoyan in advance.
“Ah!” Qi Xiaoyan was shocked upon hearing this, “No wonder, he took the initiative to talk to me, even inviting me to sing together, smiling so eagerly, he must be up to no good.”
He Tiantian nodded continuously, “Exactly, now that you know, you must stay away from that person at all times!
You’re going to audition for the cultural work troupe, you need to practice hard, and you shouldn’t get involved with irrelevant people.
Your sister here has literary talent, I might even be able to help you write songs in the future.”
Hahaha, in order to lure Qi Xiaoyan onto the hook, He Tiantian is willing to throw away her old face and prepare to borrow songs from her past life.
“That sounds great, you better keep your word, I’m counting on it,” Qi Xiaoyan said joyfully, “Sister Tiantian, you’re very insightful.
I’ll listen to you from now on.”
“Listening to advice brings a full meal.
This is what Grandma Qi told me, and I’m passing it on to you now,” He Tiantian said, “If a guy deliberately approaches you, he’s definitely up to no good.
You’ll understand when you grow up.”
“Mm-hmm,” Qi Xiaoyan nodded like an obedient child continuously.
