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27 became a huge hit!
"Parting always happens in September, and memories are the sorrow of longing."
The tender green willow branches of late autumn kissed my forehead.
As the audience gradually quieted down, some rested their chins on their hands, while others took photos of the stage with their phones.
The commotion and excitement from before had completely vanished, and everyone was now intently listening to Zheng Ning's performance.
It must be said that this song is indeed very infectious, especially its gentle and narrative singing style, which makes people willing to calm down and listen attentively.
After all, this is a song that describes their own city.
They were born and raised in this city, and they know it very well.
Every street, every alley, every viewpoint, every ordinary scene here...
They have all been deeply imprinted in their minds, becoming a part of their lives and memories.
Along the Shuncheng River, the tender green willows of late autumn brush against the foreheads of strolling people—a feeling that almost every Shuncheng resident has experienced since childhood.
The wind by the river, the noise of pedestrians, and the chirping of birds.
It has become an indelible part of their memories.
"Let's take a walk on the streets of Chengdu..."
They didn't stop until all the lights were turned off.
You'll hold my sleeve, and I'll put my hands in my pockets.
Walk to the end of Wuli Bridge and sit at the entrance of the tavern…
"Huh? Wuliqiao? The tavern?"
At this point, some listeners finally realized what was happening!
"Isn't this Wuli Bridge? And isn't the tavern called 'Little Tavern'?"
"Oh yeah, I just realized now, isn't this exactly what they're singing about here?"
"Wow, Zheng Ning, could he have written a song specifically for the opening of this little bar?"
"Wow... so this is a custom-made song? With so many restrictions, it's amazing that the song's imagery is still so beautiful and captivating!"
"I don't think it was really custom-made. I just mentioned it casually when I was writing about Chengdu, that the little bar helped his friend's bar get banned... But it was a stroke of genius, wasn't it!"
"Yeah, yeah, I think as long as this song becomes popular, his friend's little bar will definitely stay popular forever! Wow, that guy's gaming skills are amazing!"
A murmur arose from the audience, but it quickly faded away as Zheng Ning sang.
The audience stared blankly at Zheng Ning, who was playing the piano and singing on stage.
Shuncheng, the city where they were born and raised, is a place they know very well.
The willows along the river, the red walls of the Temple of Loyal Ministers, the ever-burning incense at the Lao Jun Temple, the lotus flowers reflecting the sun and the aroma of tea in Central Park...
Come walk with me on the streets of Chengdu, let's see, hear, and taste the delicious flavors of our hometown.
"This song is really well written..."
Zhao Gang picked up his glass and took a small sip of the cocktail, finding it much more fragrant than any other drink he had ever had.
Hearing the familiar place names and recalling his past strolls through the city, Zheng Ning's expression became somewhat dazed.
At that time, his girlfriend and he had a very good relationship. The two were very sweet and affectionate, and they would stroll hand in hand through the streets of Shuncheng.
We just wandered around aimlessly, without any destination in mind. When we got hungry, we'd buy a couple of grilled sausages or candied hawthorns and share them.
If you're thirsty, buy a cup of milk tea, or sit down in a park by the street, order a couple of cups of tea, listen to the birds chirping, look at the lotus leaves, and savor the tea.
Even if you walk late, no one will suggest you "go back".
Instead, they held each other's hands reluctantly and continued to stroll along the street as the lights began to rise.
but……
With her going south, with that phone call.
All those beautiful memories of the past vanished in an instant, like a shattered bubble.
Zheng Ning held her guitar, reminiscing about the past while softly strumming and singing.
Her singing voice was so clear, so gentle, and so melancholic, drawing everyone's emotions into their own unforgettable past.
"Let's take a walk on the streets of Chengdu..."
They didn't stop until all the lights were turned off.
You'll hold my sleeve, and I'll put my hands in my pockets.
Walk to the end of Wuli Bridge, past the entrance of the tavern.
The song is short; even with the repeated playing and singing of the outro, it was finished in just a few minutes.
After a brief few seconds of silence.
The audience erupted in even more enthusiastic applause and cheers than after the song "Rice Fragrance" had just finished!
"Holy crap, Zheng Ning, are you a god? You actually wrote such a great song!"
"My God, he actually wrote a song named after our city!"
"Wow, you're amazing, buddy! Let's walk around the streets of Chengdu together... you completely drew me in!"
"Empathy? What does empathy even mean?"
"I think after this song, Shuncheng will become famous throughout the whole of Western Europe, no, even the whole world!"
"This song is just too amazing, we have to make it a hit!"
"Share this! Share it on your WeChat Moments! Post it on Douyin!"
"We didn't get enough of that, Zheng Ning, sing it again!"
Sing it again!
Sing it again!
"Sing it again!"
Zheng Ning was surrounded by the cheers, applause, and shouts of countless people; he truly felt it…
This song, "Chengdu," seems to have become an instant hit as soon as it was released!
……
Although tonight is the first time the bar has opened.
But after all, Zhao Gang had spent a lot of money advertising everywhere a week in advance, and promised that the first 200 yuan worth of drinks would be provided free of charge tonight, no matter who it was.
There are quite a few people here tonight; a rough count suggests there are over 90 people.
Those who are willing to go out drinking at night are generally young people with plenty of physical strength and energy.
Their emotions were stirred up by Zheng Ning's song, and they immediately became incredibly noisy and boisterous.
Many people joined in the commotion, banging on the table.
The sound couldn't be contained by the doors and windows; it traveled all the way to the Wuli Bridge outside.
This was originally a traditional bar street, with pedestrians and tourists coming and going.
Everyone was chatting casually, taking a walk, and deciding which bar to go to that night to get drunk together.
Suddenly, a loud commotion erupted from the bar next door, instantly piquing their curiosity!
"Hey brother, could you tell me what's going on in here? Why is it so noisy?"
"I don't know, I was just passing by and I was curious too."
"Hey, look! There's a big sign at the entrance! Is some celebrity coming here tonight?"
"A celebrity? Really? Let's go check it out!"
"Hey, Zheng Ning? The guy who sang 'Rice Fragrance' on Chundong Road? I've been looking for him everywhere. Why hasn't he been busking lately? Turns out he's here!"
"Come on, let's go inside and take a look! He's a huge internet celebrity in Shuncheng now!"
"Let's go in and see what's going on!"
Unaware of the truth, crowds poured into the tavern in droves.
Then, the newlyweds who squeezed in heard what sounded like guitar playing coming from inside.
Zhao Gang's shop can only accommodate a maximum of 150 people.
But with this newcomer crowding in, there are probably more than 180 people now!
The tavern has become incredibly popular!
But strangely enough, it was all the people who came in from behind who were making noise.
The people who went in earlier, no matter how loud they had been, immediately fell silent.
Before long, the noise, which had been like a boiling volcano, vanished without a trace.
Then came the clear and gentle voice of a young boy, which reached their ears.
"Oh? Not 'Rice Fragrance'? Another new song I've never heard before?"