Chapter 29
Act V: Avenue Q (1)
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It was said that Einstein had a specific quote.
A young man asked Einstein: "Can you explain the theory of relativity in the simplest terms?"
Einstein replied: "If you have a date with an 80-year-old lady and you spend two hours with her but she bored you to tears, you will feel that it is as long as two days. If you have a date with a wonderful young girl and have great time with her, the two hours feel as short as two minutes."
Xiang Cai read this little magazine snippet in his childhood. In fact, he still didn’t know understand what the theory of relativity was about, and for him, physics was more like a heavenly book.
But he felt that this little paragraph was right about one thing—when he was in a good mood, time inadvertently slipped away between his fingers.
The days when he just switched to the Musical Theatre Department were the darkest, most helpless, and most confused times in his life. During that time, he almost held his fingers and counted day by day.
But when he truly rebuilt his confidence and began to let go of his former burdens, embracing his new self, the world suddenly regained its color before his eyes.
He began to learn to coexist with his classmates, and he was no longer alone in his dorm. He no longer needed to avoid the old injuries on his feet. In the dance class, if he encountered movements that he couldn't bear, he generously raised his hands to rest.
Teacher Chu Ping said that he had changed, he had become sunny, confident and cheerful.
The head of the department said that Xiang Cai had not ‘changed’, but ‘reverted back’.
He was the wonderful seedling that once made all the ballet babies grow, and still a good seedling even though transplanted to another field.
With a suddenly enlightened state of mind, Xiang Cai’s life was like pressing the fast-forward button and running quickly.
The Musical Theatre Department finally ushered in the final exam of the semester. They had trained for the musical Rachmaninoff for a long time. Xiang Cai won three assessment songs during the draw with good luck: two solos, and the “Yelena” duet with Dr. Dahl and Rach.
Fortunately, in his hand, he had the accompaniment track that Wang Qingyun helped synthesize, otherwise he would not be able to sing the dual role by himself.
After leaving the exam room, he happily reported, rejoicing to Wang Qingyun. Although the final results had not yet come out, according to the examiner's face, his score would not be low.
Yiming Qingyun: How was the exam?
Yiming Qingyun: Then how will you repay me?
guess: Then ... I'll send you a red envelope ...
After this final exam, Teacher Chu sent a red envelope in the class group. The amount was not large, but the odds and ends added up, and there was a lot of money. Don't look at Xiang Cai’s old phone model, everytime a red envelope was sent to the group, he could always grab it. Although it was only one or two cents individually, when added together he accumulated 666.
This number were very auspicious, and he hoped to give this good luck to Wang Qingyun.
guess: [Share red envelope]
Yiming Qingyun: Why is this kid so unsuspecting?
Yiming Qingyun: In your eyes, am i someone who would ask you to repay me with a red envelope?
guess: [Meng Goose shocked].jpg
guess: no no no no no!
guess: I know Yun Da did not ask for a red envelope! But I really want to thank you!!!
guess: In fact, its not about the money in the red envelope, I just want to give you the sincere thought in my heart!
guess: [fierce goose weeping].jpg
The little swan on the screen was crying badly, and the little swan outside the screen had nervously exploding tail feathers.
Fortunately, it didn't take long for him to hear a reminder from his mobile phone—Wang Qingyun accepted the small red envelope.
Yiming Qingyun: 666, an auspicious number.
Yiming Qingyun: But thanking me with this money is not enough.
guess: [black swan question mark face].jpg
guess: What to do duck?
[T/N: Some popular internet expression.]
Yiming Qingyun: I don’t do ducks, I do geese.
guess: ...?
Yiming Qingyun: Little swan, promise me with your body.
guess: !!!!!!!!!!
Xiang Cai’s brain went blank for a moment, and he only felt that the heat on his face broke the limit.
He held his mobile phone dully, and after a few blank moments his heart was filled with all sorts of emotions. First, it was his shock, then when Wang Qingyun's gentle and tolerant private interactions came through, Xiang Cai just could not process his thoughts...
... These thoughts came together, and in the end Xiang Cai only held onto two words:
"Cai Cai".
During Xiang Cai's most painful time, the man's expressive voice had caressed is ear, softly and gently whispering his name.
It was these "Cai Cai" that appeared countless times in his dreams at night.
"..." The boy's cheeks became hot and he tapped the keyboard with his fingertips, inputting the word ‘OK’.
But before he sent it, the person at the other end of the chat box burst into laughter.
Yiming Qingyun: Hahahahahahahahaha
Yiming Qingyun: Did I scare you?
Yiming Qingyun: Little swan, I was joking with you.
guess: ...
guess: Oh, you really scared me.
Xiang Cai listlessly replied with the system's own expression; this time even his favorite swan emoji was useless.
He didn't know how to describe his mood in this moment—he was like an inflated, full balloon, flying towards the sky, thinking that he was flying toward the sun ... but then with a "pop", the balloon was pierced.
...
After the final exam, a short winter break had arrived. Regardless of whether their grades were good or bad, everyone's face was cheerful as they noisily packed up their luggage and prepared to head home for the holiday.
Huawu Academy had a residential system. It was only closed on Sundays. The rest of the time, they must be in school. In view of the fact that everyone was a minor, even though they only had one day a week for rest, they could not leave the school at will. To leave school, they require a parent's handwritten note and teacher's consent.
For this reason, these children who missed their loved ones had not gone home during this half year. They often laughed at themselves, saying that they didn’t seem to be in school, but rather in jail.
The twice in a year opportunity to go home was in front of them. How could everyone not be excited?
When his roommates packed their luggage excitedly, Xiang Cai went to the class teacher's office alone, submitting an application for staying in during the Spring Festival.
This winter, Xiang Cai had no place to "go back" to.
His parents fled with debt and there was no news of their whereabouts. Even when he was injured and was hospitalized, they did not show themselves. Some people suspected that the couple from the Xiang household may have fled to Southeast Asia to work illegally.
Xiang Cai didn't care about it, anyway, he had already moved his accounts and household registration to school, and had severed his ties with that couple.
This would be the first Chinese New Year he spent alone. Although lonely, he was also stable.
Teacher Chu Ping looked at the boy's beautiful handwriting on the note, and couldn't bear it. The Spring Festival was the day of thousands of family reunions. It was too lonely to leave Xiang Cai alone in the dormitory.
Chu Ping said, "Xiang Cai, how about you and your teacher go home for the holidays?" Although her home was not in this city, it was not far from Hua City; it was very convenient, taking three hours to arrive by train.
Xiang Cai quickly shook his head: "Teacher Chu thank you, but ...aren't you going to take your boyfriend home this year? I heard the grade director say it. It's strange if there is an outsider."
"..." Chu Ping said helplessly, "Can't hide anything from you, these little ghosts. How did you inquire about my affairs so clearly, one by one."
Chu Ping and her boyfriend had been dating for many years. The two had made an appointment to visit each other’s households this Spring Festival and to recognize their parents and elders. If it went well, the marriage would be settled this Spring Festival. This situation was really not suitable for taking a third party home.
Xiang Cai declined Chu Ping's kindness, and finally obtained her consent to stay in the school alone.
When he returned to the dormitory, he didn’t know where his three other dorm mates went. Their packed luggage was standing in the middle of the dormitory. Xiang Cai silently gazed at the large baggage for a few seconds, then turned and walked out of the dormitory.
Just two days earlier, it had snowed. Hua City’s winter was very beautiful, a covering of silver everywhere. Xiang Cai took a deep breath, and only felt that his entire lungs had been washed by the fresh cold air.
What was so sad about this?
Xiang Cai felt that even if there were no roommates, no friends, and no family, he still had so many snowflakes accompanying for him. He could make a snowman a day. When school started, everyone would be shocked, because from the school gate to the entrance of the dorms, there were rows of little snowmen, and everyone could find one looking similar to them!
Thinking of this, he was amused by his own fantasies and began to flex his muscles, gearing up for a big fight.
Just then, the phone in his pocket vibrated a few times. He took it out and gave it a look, unexpectedly finding that the second son of the Voice of Jiuxiao community gave him a knock.
[Voice of Jiuxiao—Second Son]: guess, are you there?
[Voice of Jiuxiao—Second Son]: Look at the group, the group is discussing the Spring Festival song.
[Voice of Jiuxiao—Second Son]: The time is set for the 30th, New Year’s Eve. Because of the special time, not all members are required to participate, but those who participate must report to the program~
[Voice of Jiuxiao—Second Son]: Cheep cheep!
[T/N: Apparently a cute expression}
... The 30th, New Year's Eve?
The time was indeed too special.
Many radio troupes traditionally held online song events during the festivals or on the anniversary of when the association was established, so that fans could get in touch with the CVs at close range.
Although it was called an online song event, not everyone was required to sing. One could chat, cross talk, and even directly advertise, taking out the highlights and fan-favorite clips.
However, for the convenience of everyone's time, the song club would be selected on a rest day, so not to delay everyone's business. This was the first time a radio theater company had set it for New Year’s Eve!
In fact, the reason why the second son chose this day was actually intentional. The audience she desperately wanted grew smaller and smaller, so that everyone would squeeze out of the line like in previous years; a good song was the same as a battle royale.
She was worried, but Xiang Cai had nothing to do that night, and the song would fill his time. It was meaningful to be able to count down and welcome the new year with everyone in the troupe and with thousands of listeners.
guess: No problem, I have time then.
It was just that he was a little worried about what he should perform at the event.
He was the only cover singer in the community. He would definitely sing that day. He had to choose a song and was very particular about it.
For example, Itch, The Man with a Horse,and Tour with a Gun had been sung very often, just grab a person and they could hum it. However, he couldn't think of a better song at the moment.
He suggested several song titles to the group, but everyone felt it was inappropriate.
[Voice of Jiuxiao—Second Son]: Guess, your songs are too “straight”. This is not a model worker conference. Make it a little more showy!
[Voice of Jiuxiao—Second Son]: The more showy, the better!!!!!
guess: uh ...
guess: [Goose is tired, can't move].jpg
guess: Otherwise, president, I’ll sing whatever you ask me to sing~
[Voice of Jiuxiao—Second Son]: Why not sing "Gay and European"? That's showy!
Xiang Cai knew this song.
It was a very famous song in the two-dimensional circle. Many editing ladies would use this song to cut small videos for their beloved CP.
It actually came from the musical Legally Blonde. The actors on the stage used this song to poke fun at Europeans, saying that they were too "exquisite" and were even gayer than gay.
Xiang Cai could sing this song, and the others in the community rejoiced. However, throughout the whole network, he could not find a pure accompaniment version without a voice.
After thinking about it, a similar type of song came to Xiang Cai’s mind.
guess: Otherwise, I could sing "If You Were Gay".
guess: I can find the accompaniment for this.
This song was lively and irritating, it was a song from the highly-rated musical Avenue Q. This song told of an elite banker who was unwilling to face his own sexuality. As a result, his straight male roommate noticed it, and encouraged his roommate to come out.
Because this song had been introduced in Chinese before, Xiang Cai could find the accompaniment from the school's music library.
guess: But this song needs a humble receiver to cooperate with me.
guess: I sing, and the other party answers a sentence.
guess: Can anyone in our community help?
Voice of Jiuxiao was a large community, and there were several famous CVs. When he asked in the group, several people immediately raised their hands to respond.
However, in the end, no one got the chance to play with Xiang Cai.
Because—
Yiming Qingyun: Why didn’t you ask me, if you chat so much in the group?
Yiming Qingyun: Isn't that just the voice of the uncle? Let me do it.
Yiming Qingyun: [Flying Goose Spread Wings].jpg
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The author has something to say: The first arc has finally entered the final act: Avenue Q!
This drama has been introduced in Chinese before. It tells the story of a group of young tenants who are confused about their future on Avenue Q. It has a very lively and cute style!!!
This song “If You Were Gay” can be listened to on both Netease Cloud and Tencent music, it is particularly annoying! You can go and listen and imagine!!!!!
----------
It was said that Einstein had a specific quote.
A young man asked Einstein: "Can you explain the theory of relativity in the simplest terms?"
Einstein replied: "If you have a date with an 80-year-old lady and you spend two hours with her but she bored you to tears, you will feel that it is as long as two days. If you have a date with a wonderful young girl and have great time with her, the two hours feel as short as two minutes."
Xiang Cai read this little magazine snippet in his childhood. In fact, he still didn’t know understand what the theory of relativity was about, and for him, physics was more like a heavenly book.
But he felt that this little paragraph was right about one thing—when he was in a good mood, time inadvertently slipped away between his fingers.
The days when he just switched to the Musical Theatre Department were the darkest, most helpless, and most confused times in his life. During that time, he almost held his fingers and counted day by day.
But when he truly rebuilt his confidence and began to let go of his former burdens, embracing his new self, the world suddenly regained its color before his eyes.
He began to learn to coexist with his classmates, and he was no longer alone in his dorm. He no longer needed to avoid the old injuries on his feet. In the dance class, if he encountered movements that he couldn't bear, he generously raised his hands to rest.
Teacher Chu Ping said that he had changed, he had become sunny, confident and cheerful.
The head of the department said that Xiang Cai had not ‘changed’, but ‘reverted back’.
He was the wonderful seedling that once made all the ballet babies grow, and still a good seedling even though transplanted to another field.
With a suddenly enlightened state of mind, Xiang Cai’s life was like pressing the fast-forward button and running quickly.
The Musical Theatre Department finally ushered in the final exam of the semester. They had trained for the musical Rachmaninoff for a long time. Xiang Cai won three assessment songs during the draw with good luck: two solos, and the “Yelena” duet with Dr. Dahl and Rach.
Fortunately, in his hand, he had the accompaniment track that Wang Qingyun helped synthesize, otherwise he would not be able to sing the dual role by himself.
After leaving the exam room, he happily reported, rejoicing to Wang Qingyun. Although the final results had not yet come out, according to the examiner's face, his score would not be low.
Yiming Qingyun: How was the exam?
Yiming Qingyun: Then how will you repay me?
guess: Then ... I'll send you a red envelope ...
After this final exam, Teacher Chu sent a red envelope in the class group. The amount was not large, but the odds and ends added up, and there was a lot of money. Don't look at Xiang Cai’s old phone model, everytime a red envelope was sent to the group, he could always grab it. Although it was only one or two cents individually, when added together he accumulated 666.
This number were very auspicious, and he hoped to give this good luck to Wang Qingyun.
guess: [Share red envelope]
Yiming Qingyun: Why is this kid so unsuspecting?
Yiming Qingyun: In your eyes, am i someone who would ask you to repay me with a red envelope?
guess: [Meng Goose shocked].jpg
guess: no no no no no!
guess: I know Yun Da did not ask for a red envelope! But I really want to thank you!!!
guess: In fact, its not about the money in the red envelope, I just want to give you the sincere thought in my heart!
guess: [fierce goose weeping].jpg
The little swan on the screen was crying badly, and the little swan outside the screen had nervously exploding tail feathers.
Fortunately, it didn't take long for him to hear a reminder from his mobile phone—Wang Qingyun accepted the small red envelope.
Yiming Qingyun: 666, an auspicious number.
Yiming Qingyun: But thanking me with this money is not enough.
guess: [black swan question mark face].jpg
guess: What to do duck?
[T/N: Some popular internet expression.]
Yiming Qingyun: I don’t do ducks, I do geese.
guess: ...?
Yiming Qingyun: Little swan, promise me with your body.
guess: !!!!!!!!!!
Xiang Cai’s brain went blank for a moment, and he only felt that the heat on his face broke the limit.
He held his mobile phone dully, and after a few blank moments his heart was filled with all sorts of emotions. First, it was his shock, then when Wang Qingyun's gentle and tolerant private interactions came through, Xiang Cai just could not process his thoughts...
... These thoughts came together, and in the end Xiang Cai only held onto two words:
"Cai Cai".
During Xiang Cai's most painful time, the man's expressive voice had caressed is ear, softly and gently whispering his name.
It was these "Cai Cai" that appeared countless times in his dreams at night.
"..." The boy's cheeks became hot and he tapped the keyboard with his fingertips, inputting the word ‘OK’.
But before he sent it, the person at the other end of the chat box burst into laughter.
Yiming Qingyun: Hahahahahahahahaha
Yiming Qingyun: Did I scare you?
Yiming Qingyun: Little swan, I was joking with you.
guess: ...
guess: Oh, you really scared me.
Xiang Cai listlessly replied with the system's own expression; this time even his favorite swan emoji was useless.
He didn't know how to describe his mood in this moment—he was like an inflated, full balloon, flying towards the sky, thinking that he was flying toward the sun ... but then with a "pop", the balloon was pierced.
...
After the final exam, a short winter break had arrived. Regardless of whether their grades were good or bad, everyone's face was cheerful as they noisily packed up their luggage and prepared to head home for the holiday.
Huawu Academy had a residential system. It was only closed on Sundays. The rest of the time, they must be in school. In view of the fact that everyone was a minor, even though they only had one day a week for rest, they could not leave the school at will. To leave school, they require a parent's handwritten note and teacher's consent.
For this reason, these children who missed their loved ones had not gone home during this half year. They often laughed at themselves, saying that they didn’t seem to be in school, but rather in jail.
The twice in a year opportunity to go home was in front of them. How could everyone not be excited?
When his roommates packed their luggage excitedly, Xiang Cai went to the class teacher's office alone, submitting an application for staying in during the Spring Festival.
This winter, Xiang Cai had no place to "go back" to.
His parents fled with debt and there was no news of their whereabouts. Even when he was injured and was hospitalized, they did not show themselves. Some people suspected that the couple from the Xiang household may have fled to Southeast Asia to work illegally.
Xiang Cai didn't care about it, anyway, he had already moved his accounts and household registration to school, and had severed his ties with that couple.
This would be the first Chinese New Year he spent alone. Although lonely, he was also stable.
Teacher Chu Ping looked at the boy's beautiful handwriting on the note, and couldn't bear it. The Spring Festival was the day of thousands of family reunions. It was too lonely to leave Xiang Cai alone in the dormitory.
Chu Ping said, "Xiang Cai, how about you and your teacher go home for the holidays?" Although her home was not in this city, it was not far from Hua City; it was very convenient, taking three hours to arrive by train.
Xiang Cai quickly shook his head: "Teacher Chu thank you, but ...aren't you going to take your boyfriend home this year? I heard the grade director say it. It's strange if there is an outsider."
"..." Chu Ping said helplessly, "Can't hide anything from you, these little ghosts. How did you inquire about my affairs so clearly, one by one."
Chu Ping and her boyfriend had been dating for many years. The two had made an appointment to visit each other’s households this Spring Festival and to recognize their parents and elders. If it went well, the marriage would be settled this Spring Festival. This situation was really not suitable for taking a third party home.
Xiang Cai declined Chu Ping's kindness, and finally obtained her consent to stay in the school alone.
When he returned to the dormitory, he didn’t know where his three other dorm mates went. Their packed luggage was standing in the middle of the dormitory. Xiang Cai silently gazed at the large baggage for a few seconds, then turned and walked out of the dormitory.
Just two days earlier, it had snowed. Hua City’s winter was very beautiful, a covering of silver everywhere. Xiang Cai took a deep breath, and only felt that his entire lungs had been washed by the fresh cold air.
What was so sad about this?
Xiang Cai felt that even if there were no roommates, no friends, and no family, he still had so many snowflakes accompanying for him. He could make a snowman a day. When school started, everyone would be shocked, because from the school gate to the entrance of the dorms, there were rows of little snowmen, and everyone could find one looking similar to them!
Thinking of this, he was amused by his own fantasies and began to flex his muscles, gearing up for a big fight.
Just then, the phone in his pocket vibrated a few times. He took it out and gave it a look, unexpectedly finding that the second son of the Voice of Jiuxiao community gave him a knock.
[Voice of Jiuxiao—Second Son]: guess, are you there?
[Voice of Jiuxiao—Second Son]: Look at the group, the group is discussing the Spring Festival song.
[Voice of Jiuxiao—Second Son]: The time is set for the 30th, New Year’s Eve. Because of the special time, not all members are required to participate, but those who participate must report to the program~
[Voice of Jiuxiao—Second Son]: Cheep cheep!
[T/N: Apparently a cute expression}
... The 30th, New Year's Eve?
The time was indeed too special.
Many radio troupes traditionally held online song events during the festivals or on the anniversary of when the association was established, so that fans could get in touch with the CVs at close range.
Although it was called an online song event, not everyone was required to sing. One could chat, cross talk, and even directly advertise, taking out the highlights and fan-favorite clips.
However, for the convenience of everyone's time, the song club would be selected on a rest day, so not to delay everyone's business. This was the first time a radio theater company had set it for New Year’s Eve!
In fact, the reason why the second son chose this day was actually intentional. The audience she desperately wanted grew smaller and smaller, so that everyone would squeeze out of the line like in previous years; a good song was the same as a battle royale.
She was worried, but Xiang Cai had nothing to do that night, and the song would fill his time. It was meaningful to be able to count down and welcome the new year with everyone in the troupe and with thousands of listeners.
guess: No problem, I have time then.
It was just that he was a little worried about what he should perform at the event.
He was the only cover singer in the community. He would definitely sing that day. He had to choose a song and was very particular about it.
For example, Itch, The Man with a Horse,and Tour with a Gun had been sung very often, just grab a person and they could hum it. However, he couldn't think of a better song at the moment.
He suggested several song titles to the group, but everyone felt it was inappropriate.
[Voice of Jiuxiao—Second Son]: Guess, your songs are too “straight”. This is not a model worker conference. Make it a little more showy!
[Voice of Jiuxiao—Second Son]: The more showy, the better!!!!!
guess: uh ...
guess: [Goose is tired, can't move].jpg
guess: Otherwise, president, I’ll sing whatever you ask me to sing~
[Voice of Jiuxiao—Second Son]: Why not sing "Gay and European"? That's showy!
Xiang Cai knew this song.
It was a very famous song in the two-dimensional circle. Many editing ladies would use this song to cut small videos for their beloved CP.
It actually came from the musical Legally Blonde. The actors on the stage used this song to poke fun at Europeans, saying that they were too "exquisite" and were even gayer than gay.
Xiang Cai could sing this song, and the others in the community rejoiced. However, throughout the whole network, he could not find a pure accompaniment version without a voice.
After thinking about it, a similar type of song came to Xiang Cai’s mind.
guess: Otherwise, I could sing "If You Were Gay".
guess: I can find the accompaniment for this.
This song was lively and irritating, it was a song from the highly-rated musical Avenue Q. This song told of an elite banker who was unwilling to face his own sexuality. As a result, his straight male roommate noticed it, and encouraged his roommate to come out.
Because this song had been introduced in Chinese before, Xiang Cai could find the accompaniment from the school's music library.
guess: But this song needs a humble receiver to cooperate with me.
guess: I sing, and the other party answers a sentence.
guess: Can anyone in our community help?
Voice of Jiuxiao was a large community, and there were several famous CVs. When he asked in the group, several people immediately raised their hands to respond.
However, in the end, no one got the chance to play with Xiang Cai.
Because—
Yiming Qingyun: Why didn’t you ask me, if you chat so much in the group?
Yiming Qingyun: Isn't that just the voice of the uncle? Let me do it.
Yiming Qingyun: [Flying Goose Spread Wings].jpg
----------
The author has something to say: The first arc has finally entered the final act: Avenue Q!
This drama has been introduced in Chinese before. It tells the story of a group of young tenants who are confused about their future on Avenue Q. It has a very lively and cute style!!!
This song “If You Were Gay” can be listened to on both Netease Cloud and Tencent music, it is particularly annoying! You can go and listen and imagine!!!!!
[T/N: I linked all the songs where they were mentioned. The Chinese ones were so satisfying even though I couldn't understand anything ;) ]
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ReplyDeleteyes yes tan yiming is only qualified to sing with little swan hehe
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