Just like mentioned before, Xi Wang likes [water] and rainy days. At this time, his mood always improves unconsciously.
"……Um?"
Just as he was moving forward, Xi Wang suddenly noticed a figure squatting on the side of the road.
He seemed to be a delivery man, with a delivery cart that should belong to him parked next to him. He was wearing a rainproof, brightly colored delivery uniform. But at the moment, he looked a little disheveled, squatting on the side of the road, getting caught in the rain, and eating a lunch box that was constantly soaked by the rain.
If he got a little closer, he could see the takeaway order soaked by rain on the lunch box packaging... Obviously, this was a takeaway that he should have delivered, but for some reason, the customer didn't want it, so he left it for him to deal with it.
If you get closer, you can hear faint sobbing hidden by the noisy sound of rain... It's very light, but you can clearly tell that he is trying to hold it back.
Xi Wang tilted his head, then stepped forward, opened the spare umbrella, grasped the umbrella handle, and leaned forward slightly to shield him and the lunch box in his hand from the rain falling from the sky.
"Hmm? Ah...yes...sorry, am I bothering you? I'm just having dinner, the car will leave soon..."
He was stunned for a moment, then quickly wiped his face with his rain-soaked clothes, making the tears that he had just shed mixed with the rain, making it difficult to distinguish. At the same time, he apologized in a very fast but intermittent voice, and even the speed of eating his meal was a little faster.
He seemed very worried that he was causing trouble for others.
"No, I'm just a student. I'm not here to chase you away... And the rice will get cold if it gets soaked by rain, right? Just cover it a little~"
As he spoke, Xi Wang lowered the umbrella along his arm so that the umbrella could cover his body.
"……Thanks."
Feeling that the raindrops on his head were blocked, he subconsciously retracted his hands, allowing the lunch box in his hands to enter the range of the umbrella to prevent rain from falling into it again... Only then did he say thank you belatedly.
"Have you encountered something unhappy? Well... you can talk to me, right? I can help you share some of your worries."
Xi Wang did not leave, but squatted beside him and spoke softly.
"If you talk about unhappy things, the sadness will be halved, right?"
"...No, and...thank you for the umbrella. I'll return it to you right away."
He hesitated for a while, but still shook his head and refused. At the same time, he began to eat silently and at a much faster speed, as if he was worried that he would cause trouble for Xi Wang.
"It's just an umbrella. And you don't have to eat so fast. It's not good if you choke... um... how about this, I'll trade this umbrella for something else?"
"Need not……"
He subconsciously wanted to refuse. In his opinion, Xi Wang just wanted to comfort him... He was a kind-hearted student, but he did not need this kind of "pity" nor did he want this kind of "pity".
And for people with Xiwang's personality, they just want to exchange "smiles" or something like that, just like what you see on the Internet, exchanging a smile with sad people to encourage them to be happy...that's all.
But he... didn't need or want this kind of thing, and that half-forced smile only made him feel uncomfortable.
"I want to exchange [tears] from you."
"……Eh?"
He was stunned for a moment.
"Tears are not something to be avoided, and crying is not something to be embarrassed about... Besides, in this suitable situation and this suitable rain, if I don't vent my feelings, it would be a shame for this opportunity given by God, isn't it?"
Xiwang said softly.
"Besides... you and I have never met before. Even if this day passes, the chance of us meeting again in the vast sea of people is slim. Even if we meet again, I am afraid we will not be able to remember each other... Well... then how about being a little bolder in front of [strangers]? And then save your smile and your better side for those who are closer to you, how about that?"
"........."
He didn't reply, nor did he turn to look at Xiwang. He just ate his meal silently, but his speed was much slower than before.
He didn't dare to say anything, for he was afraid that if he spoke he would not be able to catch his breath, and the sound of his sobs would be heard by Xi Wang... He didn't dare to turn his head, for he could already feel his tears flowing slowly down his face along the traces of the rain, and the warm feeling gradually covered the remaining coldness of the rain.
Just at this moment, a warm hand passed through the cold rain, gently touched his face, and wiped away a tear from the corner of his eye.
It wasn't abrupt, nor did she stay by his side all the time. She just... wiped away a tear for him.
"Thank you, I got it~"
Xi Wang's voice sounded softly at the side, and then he could be noticed standing up.
"I'll leave the umbrella to you, eat well~ Next, please keep up the good work~"
Xi Wang just said this in a brisk voice, without being too distant nor too close. He did not delve too deeply into what he had experienced. He simply gave him a gift... no, just exchanged an umbrella with him.
Xi Wang left, and the noisy sound of rain surrounded him again, and the rain curtain enveloped him again.
But this time, the rain did not fall on him, nor did it fall into the food in his hands. It just hit the umbrella, making a dull sound.
"........."
But when Xi Wang left, his tears seemed to burst a dam and he could no longer hold them back. They kept seeping out and flowing from his eyes. The warm tears seemed out of place with his face that was wet and cold from the rain, but for the first time, he did not dislike this awkward feeling and did not reject these unstoppable tears.
He didn't cry out loud, but compared to before, he no longer tried to hold back his sobs. Under the cover of the rain, no one could hear his voice... But it was also good this way, he could be a little... "unbridled".
After his tears stopped, he quickly scooped the last bit of food in his hand, along with the remaining rainwater in the box, into his mouth. He put all the remaining garbage in a plastic bag and threw it into the trash can beside him.
Holding the umbrella, he looked around but couldn't find Xi Wang... To be honest, he couldn't even remember Xi Wang's face just now.
As expected... we are just "strangers" to each other...
but……
"Take it... please..."
He whispered this to himself, then folded his umbrella and carefully put it into his car. He covered himself with a rainproof sheet, started the car again, and slowly drove away in the rain.
It was a little unexpected, or perhaps not unexpected... After crying for a while, he did feel a lot more relaxed, at least not as depressed as before.
"If I have the chance to meet him again...thank him again."
He said this to himself. Although he knew that it would be difficult to meet Xi Wang again under such circumstances, but...what if? Right?
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On the other side, Xi Wang was still on his way to pick up Yiden. Although he gave away one of his spare umbrellas, it didn't matter, he still had another one in his hand.
And...Xiwang also had some new inspirations.
"Hmm~? Hmm~?"
His steps were brisk, as if he was about to start dancing.
"I'm singin' in the rain, just singin' in the rain~?"
"What a glorious feelin', I'm happy again~?"
"I'm laughin' at clouds, so dark up above~?"
"The sun's in my heart and I'm ready for love~?"
"Hmm~? Hmm~?"
"Ah, Eden will probably like this song. I'll tell her about it later~"
Xi Wang smiled and quickened his pace.
After a while...
"Ah, here he comes, here he comes."
"Very punctual~"
"Eden, Eden, wake up, Xiwang is here to pick you up."
"Huh?"
Hearing his companions' calls, Eden opened his eyes dazedly, and looked in one direction as if he had sensed something. Sure enough, he saw a figure rushing towards him in the rain. The corners of his mouth raised slightly, and there was a hint of joy in his slightly hazy golden pupils.
"Okay, little guy, I'll leave Eden to you. Make sure you send her back safely, okay?"
"I will, thank you all seniors~"
After a simple greeting, Xiwang took Eden's somewhat shaky body from their hands. Smelling the lingering smell of alcohol on her body, Xiwang felt helpless and could only hug her as much as possible and keep her close to him to prevent her from falling to the ground due to drunkenness. At the same time, he tilted the umbrella slightly to shield her from the rain as much as possible.
"Xiwang, did I drink alcohol today?"
"Yeah, I smell it."
"The wine, hmm... is delicious. It's a little more delicate than the wine I drank before. I heard from everyone that it seems to be made from a grape called Purple Helen, and it's not cheap either."
"If you like it, drink more in the future, but you have to drink in moderation, okay? Otherwise it will harm your health."
"I know~ But... aren't you here? You'll watch over me, right?"
"Of course."
"Well... I'll have to ask you to take me home from now on~"
"Okay~"
"But... I always feel that Xi Wang seems very happy today~ And... is it intentional?"
Eden smiled, and with eyes a little blurry due to drunkenness, he looked at Xiwang's slightly raised mouth. At the same time, he quietly reached out and touched Xiwang's hand holding the umbrella.
"Xiwang used to bring two umbrellas, didn't he? Today he only brought one... I noticed it, didn't I?"
"I originally brought two, but later... I took them to exchange for something else."
"Ok?"
"I got inspiration and the chance to be under the same umbrella with you~"
"Hahaha...it makes me happy~"
Eden reached out and poked Xiwang's cheek, then leaned on him happily. The warm feeling came, dispelling the coolness brought by the rain.
Although it was strange, Xiwang's body temperature would always be a little higher on rainy days, warmer than a bonfire on a snowy night, making people unconsciously want to get closer... Yiden liked to be close to him at this time, sticking to him, as if leaning on a large hand warmer.
"But... inspiration... can you tell me a little bit about it?"
Perhaps it was because he mentioned something of common interest to them, Eden perked up a little, and even his words became much clearer.
"Okay~"
Xi Wang smiled and hummed the tune he had just thought of, and his steps became lighter.
"Hmm~? Hmm~?"
Eden smiled. Obviously she also noticed Xiwang's footsteps, which were so brisk that they seemed like he was dancing. However, she did not mind. She even followed Xiwang's rhythm and danced with him. She adjusted her voice slightly and hummed the tune with him, following her own thoughts which had become a little empty and confused due to being drunk.
"It's a very suitable song... Well, I have some inspiration... Ah, Xiwang, have you thought of a name for this song? Then, let's finish it together?"
"Okay, as for the name..."
Xiwang looked at the rain curtain covering the world in front of him, gently turned the umbrella, and said with a smile.
"Let's call it "Singin' In The Rain"~"
Chapter 4631 The second song, for loved ones ()
[As the days passed, you and Eden continued your studies, but compared to Eden, your popularity in the outside world, or on the Internet, was rising at a terrifying speed.]
[As mentioned before, you are used to singing on the street and recording videos to upload to the Internet. Although you yourself don’t do much management, you simply record the appearance of yourself playing the songs, but unknowingly, you still accumulate a lot of fans.]
[When you are playing on the street, sometimes people will come up to take a photo with you and say they are your fans... I am surprised that so many people like to read your account? ]
[When you returned to school, you casually asked a question, and found that most of the students in the school also followed your account... This is really surprising]
[However, you are also very happy, at least this proves that your music is recognized and liked by everyone]
[You started to interact with fans on your account... and your actions made the fans even happier. After all, you, a "cold" performer, were finally willing to talk to them, and you were surprisingly easy to get along with, breaking the image that many fans had imagined.]
[You can see many people’s messages, blessings, praises, and even thanks from some people... It seems that your music has helped them at some point]
[You responded to those sincere thanks one by one, and stated that you would continue to release music videos in the future. By the way, you reminded all fans that even if they found you offline, please do not come up to take photos when you are playing, as this will disturb other people who are listening to the song... When you finish playing or take a break in the middle of the performance, you will be willing to cooperate with them]
[This not-too-excessive request naturally received the approval and consent of the fans, and at the same time, some people began to be curious about your whereabouts... It seems that someone is planning to come directly to your door to find you.]
[You didn't respond, but just said that you wanted to find me. I can look forward to running into you by chance on a street somewhere. After all, the place where you perform on the street is different every time.]
[Eden naturally learned about your situation and sent you congratulations and blessings... Correspondingly, her experience was more stable and "formal" - she performed with the school's drama troupe and soon got the position of "leading role", and also came into the sight of many people.]
[Obviously, her talent has been recognized by others... Unfortunately, people nowadays don’t particularly like classical music, nor do they often watch operas, which limits Eden’s fame to a very small range... But Eden is not discouraged. She tells you that she will definitely let people witness the unique weight and beauty of history in the future.]
[And you naturally offer her congratulations and blessings]
[Come to think of it, you encountered an interesting thing along the way... During a street performance, you were approached by two strange people.]
[Judging from their appearance, they should be a couple. After hearing your performance, they simply stayed to listen, and stayed for the entire afternoon, as if they had nothing else to do. During the performance, they also paid you extra to order several songs of different styles. You played them one by one, and received praise and applause from the two of them.]
