Rebirth in 1990: Rewrite Your Life 58: Plum Blossom Melody
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The three girls were still in a daze, feeling as if everything was like a scene from a movie. Wasn't it just a traffic accident? How did it turn into something involving "Shrew Cursing in the Street"? 0
 
Moreover, the way that police officer acted clearly indicated he knew Hu Ruoyun. But why would he discuss how to handle such a situation with him? And who was Wang Zhiguo? What was going on? 0
 
After all this commotion, it was nearly noon. Hu Ruoyun turned to the still-shaken Jiang Qiuying and Zhang Meina and said, “Let’s get you back to school first.” Then he addressed the driver, “Please take us to Experimental High School.” 0
 
With a press of the accelerator, the police car sped off. 0
 
Annan County City was small; from Chengguan to Experimental High School, it was only about three miles. When they arrived at the school gate, Hu Ruoyun said, “I’ll come back for an ‘inspection’ another day. You two go in now; Sister Mona and I will head back.” 0
 
As the two girls entered the school, Hu Ruoyun told the driver, “Could you please take us to the bus station? We’re heading back to Gaoqiao Town.” 0
 
The driver smiled and replied, “Brother Xu said wherever you want to go, I’ll take you there.” 0
 
However, Mao Na opened the door and got out of the car. “Thank you, but we’ll just wander around for a bit before visiting some friends.” She turned to Hu Ruoyun and added, “Get out; it’s close up ahead. Come with me.” 0
 
Hu Ruoyun also got out of the car and waved at the driver. “Thank you! Please say hello to Brother Xu and Director Qiu for me!” 0
 
The driver nodded in acknowledgment and drove away. 0
 
Once the driver was out of sight, Mao Na grabbed Hu Ruoyun by one arm. “Let’s go! This afternoon, you’re following my lead!” She pulled Hu Ruoyun through winding paths until they reached the back door of Annan County Cotton Spinning Factory. Running up to an older man at the door, she mentioned a name, and he nodded while dialing an internal phone. 0
 
Soon enough, two girls around Mao Na's age came running out—one with an oval face and phoenix eyes dressed in a white dress, while the other wore a sky-blue work uniform that couldn’t hide her graceful figure. They rushed towards Mao Na, hugging her excitedly. “Mao Ni! You actually came to see us!” 0
 
Hu Ruoyun felt her scalp tingle at the sight. 0
 
After a while of commotion among the three girls, they finally remembered there was someone else present. The girl in blue work uniform looked at Hu Ruoyun with a teasing smile. “Mao Ni, did you finally dump that pretty boy?” 0
 
The girl with phoenix eyes scrutinized Hu Ruoyun from head to toe and bluntly remarked, “Your skin is a bit dark and you’re kind of short… Are you just looking for some tender grass?” 0
 
Mao Na stepped forward and playfully hit both of them. “What nonsense are you talking about? This is my cousin!” 0
 
The other two girls chimed in unison, “Aunt cousin? Uncle cousin? Or maternal cousin?” 0
 
Mao Na’s face turned even redder. “Stop it! We haven’t eaten yet.” Then she turned to the girl in blue work uniform. “Xi Shi, you’re treating us to dinner.” Then she looked at the girl with phoenix eyes. “Zhaojun, you’re singing for us.” 0
 
The two girls answered in chorus, “Yes, Mao Gege!” 0
 
Afterward, they erupted into another round of playful banter. 0
 
The two girls led Mao Na and Hu Ruoyun to the front door of the textile factory. Directly across from them was a newly opened Beer Duck restaurant. The girl in blue work uniform called over a waiter for a large pot and ordered several dishes of vegetables before seriously asking Mao Na, “White or beer?” 0
 
Mao Na glanced at Hu Ruoyun; her face flushed as she shyly replied, “Beer, I guess.” 0
 
But the girl in blue work uniform waved her hand at the waiter. “Bring us a bottle of Yanghe.” 0
 
 
Mao Na glanced sideways at Phoenix Eyes and said, "Look at you, not even a proper lady to begin with, yet you still want to hide things. Drinking a bit of alcohol and you have to watch Cousin's expression..." She emphasized the word "Cousin." 0
 
Mao Na was about to reach out to scratch her when Blue Work Uniform stopped her. "Stop messing around. Just tell us, did you really break up with that pretty boy?" 0
 
Mao Na pulled a long face and recounted what had happened that morning. 0
 
Phoenix Eyes poured drinks for the four of them. "I’ve said it before, pretty boys never have good intentions. I’ve never liked that family’s way of doing things—what are they even? You shouldn’t be angry or sad about today’s events; instead, you should drink three cups to celebrate!" As she spoke, she raised her glass. "Come on, ladies, let’s toast." 0
 
The dishes began to arrive one after another as they ate and drank. 0
 
After downing three cups of alcohol, Blue Work Uniform pointed at Mao Na and then at Hu Ruoyun. "Cousin or whatever, you should at least introduce him, right?" 0
 
At this moment, Mao Na relaxed a bit. "This is Hu Ruoyun, my brother Mao Jie's classmate. He’s just like my little brother; he’s here today as my bodyguard!" 0
 
Blue Work Uniform's eyes widened in surprise. "He’s the one Jiezi mentioned who can take on eight people?" 0
 
Seeing Mao Na nod, Blue Work Uniform exaggeratedly stood up. "I’ve long admired your prowess, little brother! Today I finally get to see the real deal. Come on, let me toast you." 0
 
Hu Ruoyun raised his glass and drank with her. 0
 
Phoenix Eyes, enjoying the spectacle, chimed in, "Is what Jiezi said true? I don’t think this little brother is that impressive. Show us a trick so Sister Li can see." With that, she clinked glasses with Hu Ruoyun. 0
 
Hu Ruoyun drank and humbly replied, "Sister, I’ve had my drink; it’s time for introductions." 0
 
Mao Na first pointed at Phoenix Eyes. "Her last name is Li; her father is the head of the textile factory. She’s Director Li from the office there—Sister Li, her full name is Li Shengnan." 0
 
Hu Ruoyun respectfully poured a drink for Li Shengnan with both hands and said, "I toast Sister Li with this cup; your name is quite powerful." Li Shengnan accepted the cup and drank. "I’ve heard Jiezi talk about you before; it’s great that you could accompany Mao Ni here today—you're just like brothers with us and Jiezi!" 0
 
Mao Na then introduced Blue Work Uniform. "This is Ouyang Xiaxue; she’s the workshop director of the second workshop at our county's textile factory. Her father is the Vice President of our county's Agricultural Bank." 0
 
As Blue Work Uniform stood up to take the drink from Hu Ruoyun, she scolded Mao Na playfully. "Let’s just talk about ourselves; don’t mention my dad." Turning back to Hu Ruoyun, she added, "Little brother, today whether it’s eating or singing, don’t worry about anything. Just perform well when I take Sister Li to Gaoqiao next time!" 0
 
Hu Ruoyun drank along with her and replied, "Sure thing; I’ll listen to my sister." 0
 
Mao Na explained for Hu Ruoyun, "Don’t underestimate my brother; his monthly writing fees are almost higher than my salary." 0
 
Feeling awkward, Hu Ruoyun turned to the other two girls and said, "Sister Mona has had too much to drink; she’s talking nonsense." 0
 
After finishing their meal, the bottle of Yanghe Daqu was empty. Ouyang Xiaxue settled the bill as the three girls walked ahead together. Mao Na suggested, "Call your respective someone along too; let’s go sing." 0
 
The two girls declined: maybe next time when they visit Gaoqiao. 0
 
Li Shengnan waved down a tricycle and once all four squeezed in comfortably, she told the driver, "To Misty Star." 0
 
"Misty Star" was the largest karaoke venue in Annan County City. Li Shengnan booked a small private room and ordered an expensive fruit platter that looked good but wasn’t tasty at all. She also ordered two servings of sunflower seeds and thirty bottles of beer. 0
 
 
Li Shengnan, with a name that exudes masculinity, was the first to take the stage, belting out a male rendition of "Feel It." Ouyang Xiaxue followed with a Cantonese song titled "True and False." Next up was Mao Na, who sang "Let Me Be Happy, Let Me Worry," a classic by Zhou Huajian. 0
 
The three of them took turns singing several songs, downing a few bottles of beer in between. It was only then that they remembered Hu Ruoyun, the green leaf left out on the side, and began to urge her to perform. 0
 
Hu Ruoyun didn’t decline. She stood up and sang "Plum Blossom Melody," the opening theme of the television series "Plum Blossom Trilogy," originally sung by Jiang Yu-Heng, with lyrics by Qiong Yao and music composed by Chen Zhiyuan. The song had not yet been released at this time, nor was there any accompaniment. 0
 
“Red dust has its infatuated ones, 0
Do not mock those who are too passionate. 0
If not for the chilling bone-deep cold, 0
How could the plum blossom scent be so strong? 0
What is love in this world? 0
It only teaches life and death to be pledged. 0
Look at how many stories there are in this world, 0
The most soul-stirring is 'Plum Blossom Melody.' 0
The plum blossom’s first note breaks hearts, 0
The second note stirs deep thoughts. 0
'Plum Blossom Melody' stirs up waves, 0
In the depths of clouds and mist, water is vast. 0
Red dust has its infatuated ones, 0
Do not mock those who are too passionate. 0
If not for the chilling bone-deep cold, 0
How could the plum blossom scent be so strong? 0
What is love in this world? 0
It only teaches life and death to be pledged. 0
Look at how many stories there are in this world, 0
The most soul-stirring is 'Plum Blossom Melody.' 0
What is love in this world? 0
It only teaches life and death to be pledged. 0
Look at how many stories there are in this world, 0
The most soul-stirring is 'Plum Blossom Melody.'” 0
 
 
As the singing and chanting came to an end, the three girls stood up and applauded enthusiastically. 0
 
 
 
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