Originally, she had never looked at him so seriously before. Upon closer inspection, it was discovered that he was indeed quite handsome, and with Wang Jinglu, they could be considered a golden boy and jade girl.

  "Huh, he seems...to have shaved?"

  His face was still tender and childish, with the common characteristics of every 17 or 18-year-old boy, but after shaving his beard, he suddenly looked more spirited. Of course, also more handsome.

  Among the greenness, a hint of subtle maturity is revealed.

  This is a man who will soon grow up!

  The key is, his appearance of playing guitar and singing at the same time... is really too cool!

  At this moment, Qi Jie suddenly felt a slight suffocating feeling!

  Between the shock and regaining her composure, she quickly comforted herself, "Good-looking things are good-looking to everyone, who isn't a visual animal? It's normal to think he looks handsome."

  The music ended, and Li Qian opened his eyes, just as Qi Jie also came back to her senses.

  She couldn't help but applaud immediately, pretending to be hearing it for the first time, saying: "Wow, Li Qian, you really... really surprised me! The teacher is proud of you! This song, sounds great! It's really good!"

  Li Qian smiled and said, "Thank you."

  At this time, Qijie opened her mouth again, as if she wanted to say something.

  Of course, she didn't forget her original intention for coming to school today.

  How could I possibly forget!

  Because of that song, she even cried her eyes swollen yesterday!

  But she couldn't speak up.

  As long as she is unwilling to say that she has secretly listened to Li Qian singing in the corridor many times, then this matter will never be spoken of!

  Otherwise, how would you know that Li Qian sang a song related to little birds?

  At this moment, she was extremely torn in her heart.

  For the first time, she suddenly looked forward to Li Qian's words a little more, even if it was just a few poor jokes or wanting to show off like those boys of the same age as him... That would be the best!

  But no.

  Li Qian sat there, just lowering his head and hugging his guitar, quietly, as if he didn't plan to take the initiative to chat with her at all.

  At this moment, Qi Jie felt extremely helpless and even had a hint of hatred towards him.

  But Li Qian didn't speak up, what could she do?

  Continue to let others sing one more song?

  Alright, even if someone sang it, what if it's still not the one you wanted?

  At this time, she could only try to say: "Hey, you see, it's been a long time... Teacher, are you disturbing your singing practice?"

  She hoped his attitude could be more positive and excited, even if it was just a slightly faster speech rate...

  However, still nothing.

  He lifted his head, smiled slightly and said: "No, anyway I usually sing like this, can sing for teacher Qi to listen, you still like it so much, I think it's great, not disturbing at all."

  That's too polite to say.

  But the problem is... too polite.

  It was also the first time she suddenly realized that, apart from the relationship between teachers and students, she and Li Qian were actually quite strangers.

  Because of unfamiliarity, therefore politeness.

  So, despite her reluctance, Qijie stood up with a very standard smile on her face and said politely: "As long as I didn't disturb you! ... It's great, just came back to pick up something, unexpectedly heard two good songs! Ha, Li Qian, the teacher is serious, I'm proud of you!"

  Li Qian also stood up, smiled and nodded slightly, with a hint of shyness on his face, saying: "Thank you, Teacher Qi."

  "Alright then, I won't disturb you anymore, you continue practicing! I'm leaving!"

  Qijie turned around to leave, but stopped again.

  Then she turned around and asked tentatively: "Li Qian, do you come to practice singing every weekend? Or do you also come at other times?"

  Li Qian heard this and hesitated for a moment before responding, "Actually... I won't necessarily come on Saturday or Sunday, mainly because every day after school lets out, I'll come over to practice for a bit."

  Qijie exclaimed "Oh" and then quickly asked: "Then can Teacher come often to listen to you sing in the future?"

  As she spoke, she looked at him with hopeful eyes.

  But she clearly saw Li Qian hesitate for a moment.

  "Of course! As long as Teacher Qi doesn't mind me being a nuisance, that's all that matters! Having one more listener is quite a happy thing!"

  Qijie's eyes dimmed slightly.

  But she soon said: "Alright then, we have an agreement. In the future, if Teacher has time, he'll come to listen to you sing!"

  This time Li Qian nodded very readily and said: "Good! Welcome Teacher Qi to come and inspect the work at any time!"

  This sentence is indeed in Li Qian's style!

  How poor!

  Qijie smiled and pointed at him: "This mouth of yours... Alright, I'm leaving!"

  As she spoke, she turned and walked downstairs.

  Then, she finally let out a long sigh after getting into her own car and sitting down.

  "It's actually Li Qian!" She shook her head, "However, this trip today should be considered as not in vain?"

  As she muttered to herself, her hands and feet moved quickly to turn on the air conditioner in the car. The cool breeze made her feel a little more at ease. Then, with practiced movements, she started the engine, shifted gears, and released the handbrake. But just as her foot was about to leave the brake pedal, she stopped again, unable to resist turning her head to gaze deeply in the direction of the school's teaching building.

  There was only one high wall there, nothing could be seen.

  The entire wall was covered with ivy, lush and green.

  Luxuriant and lush.

  …………

  The end of the term is getting closer and closer, which also means that the holiday is getting closer and closer.

  It also means that Wang Jinglu's departure from Jinan Prefecture to Beijing is getting closer and closer.

  Recently, Wang Jinglu's mood has been consistently low.

  Putting aside all other issues, just the thought of leaving the place where she had lived for seventeen years and moving to a strange new city was already a very sad thing for a girl like Wang Jinglu who was only seventeen years old and had never been on a long trip before.

  Moreover, Jinan Prefecture was more than just a representation of her hometown for her.

  Then...

  Yes, since I rejected Zhao Yuemin last time and told him that I already have a boyfriend, he really hasn't contacted me again. No phone calls, no text messages, not even visits. My dad was even curious and asked how things were going between us, why Zhao Yuemin hadn't been in touch with him lately.

  And in recent days, she has once again started to gradually get used to going to Li Qian's home, seeing his father and mother, and no longer being so shy. Li Qian's learning attitude is also unusually serious. It seems that he not only has begun to understand some things but also has found a direction to move forward.

  Yes, learning.

  Students, studying well, getting good grades, and being admitted to a good university is the foundation of having confidence in speaking.

  Sister called and said that she had entrusted a friend at school, and everything was already arranged. After the summer vacation, there would be no problem with enrollment. What she needed to do was go to the teaching office of the school in Beijing after arrival to take a photo, so that they could handle the transfer procedures and register her student status.

  Yeah, the thing about attending a small class during the summer vacation has already been taken care of by her sister. It's said to be a tutoring class run by a retired old professor from Beijing Film Academy, and this old man is quite famous in the industry, so his classes are always very popular. But since he's getting on in years and not as energetic as before, each class only takes ten people. Her sister had to pull many strings to get her into this summer's class.

  Of course, the high tuition fees are a given. You're attending someone else's prestigious school, so don't complain about the cost. If you don't want to attend, there will be plenty of others eager to take your place.

  Oh, right, and also.

  Sister also said that their group's new album is in preparation, and two days ago they received another great song with a super explosive rhythm and a super good melody!

  All these should be good things!

  At least Wang Jinglu felt that these were all good things. It proved that within the visible range, her own future was worth looking forward to, and her sister's career seemed to be heading in a bright direction as well.

  But...

  She just feels very disappointed!

  She just feels very sad!

  So, when she and Li Qian agreed to meet on the rooftop again, after a moment of daze, she suddenly turned her head to look at Li Qian and said: "Sing me a song?"

  Li Qian smiled and said, "You don't have to say it, I would have said it anyway. Recently, I've been practicing over ten songs and plan to try them out at bars, cafes, or restaurants during the holidays to see if I can become their resident singer. So, I must ask for your help as a pianist to listen and give me some feedback!"

  Wang Jinglu was slightly surprised by his words and couldn't help but ask: "Are you planning to develop in the direction of music in the future?"

  Li Qian had originally prepared to go downstairs and fetch his guitar. Upon hearing this, he stopped in his tracks and nodded very naturally, "Really? Can't do that?"

  Wang Jinglu hesitated for a moment.

  Her sister is a singer, and she knows how difficult it is to take this path, and how slim the hope of success is. Every time her sister talks about her experiences of helplessness, frustration, and hard work, she can't help but want to give up on her own so-called artistic dreams. But at this moment, she can't help but think: maybe if he succeeds, no one will say that he's not good enough for me?

  When this idea popped up, she suddenly realized that she was also quite selfish.

  Yeah, actually last time in his room, he played guitar and sang to himself, at that time I was really happy, really hoping he could achieve something in this area in the future!

  Actually, at that time, I was already quite selfish!

  She looked up at Li Qian and said: "Music...do you want to be a singer?"

  Li Qian nodded and said, "It's not necessarily the case, being a singer is okay, but if it doesn't work out, being behind the scenes is also okay! Writing songs for others, making albums for others, it's just as fun, and surprisingly, there's still a lot of money to be made! You know, I'm someone who has ambitions to take in several concubines in the future, how can I not make more money!"

  Wang Jinglu heard this and slightly pouted her mouth, staring at him with a glare.

  "But being a singer... is really tough!" she said, "I'm not saying you're not capable, but you've only just started playing the guitar recently... anyway, my sister told me that becoming a singer and releasing an album is really difficult. Even she could only form a singing group with several other girls to sign with a record company and release an album. And besides, my sister said that actually, the songs their group sings... she doesn't really like them."

  Li Qian pursed his lips and nodded slightly.

  "So... you mean I should give up on this idea?"

  "I didn't!" Wang Jinglu hastily shook her head, then said: "I just think that, actually... actually... you don't have to make things so difficult for yourself."

  Li Qian raised an eyebrow and looked at her in puzzlement.

  Wang Jinglu continued, "I know you don't really like music. I know why you started learning guitar and why you wanted to pursue a career in music. And I also know why you suddenly became so enthusiastic about studying lately..." As she spoke, her voice grew softer and softer, and she gradually lowered her head, "But actually... I didn't want to put that much pressure on you, nor did I want you to be so tired!"

  Alright, what she thought she knew must be wrong.

  However, Li Qian apparently did not intend to make excuses for anything.

  So he could only say: "I just wanted to try it myself."

  "What if we can't get through?"

  Li Qian thought for a moment, then suddenly smiled and said, "Let's keep going."

  Wang Jinglu was taken aback and immediately smiled lightly.

  But soon her mood fell again, "However, making music really requires talent."

  Li Qian's eyebrows rose at the words, but he immediately smiled lightly again.

  This is nothing unusual.

  Anyone who knows Li Qian or is familiar with him would not think that this big boy, who had not sung a few songs in the past decade or so, could achieve anything in the music circle one day.

  So he wasn't about to waste his breath defending himself until he'd proven his worth.

  "I'll go get my guitar and sing you a song I've been practicing lately!" he said.

  Wang Jinglu nodded slightly.

  Then Li Qian went downstairs and took his guitar.

  As his figure disappeared at the stairs, Wang Jinglu suddenly muttered: "I will strive to succeed as soon as possible!"

  "Sister said that once I have achieved something and have the right to speak, I can decide some things on my own. So, as long as I succeed, you can put down this burden!"