"Here, I also wish Comrade Xiao Zhuang all the best in realizing his long-held dream of becoming a great artist! Hehe."
Li Ling chuckled and replied, "Then thank you for your kind words, Comrade Xiaoying."
After a pause, Li Ling asked, "And you? Which university are you applying to?"
"I want to apply to the PLA Academy of Arts," Xiaoying replied.
"Joining the army?"
Xiaoying nodded: "Because being a cultural soldier is also my dream."
“That’s great too. The PLA Academy of Arts is also in Beijing, so we can be together again. That would be wonderful!” Li Ling said with a smile.
Xiaoying pretended to be unhappy, "Who wants to be with you, you vain girl!"
Li Ling chuckled, "If we weren't together, why would you be waiting for me here today?"
Li Ling knew that Xiao Ying ultimately failed to realize her dream of going to the PLA Academy of Arts, and later joined the army as a military doctor.
Li Ling didn't intend to stop Xiao Ying from joining the army, because Zhuang Yan's wish was not only to save Xiao Ying's life, but also to be with his brothers in the army.
Therefore, Li Ling has no intention of disrupting any of the current developments.
All I need to do now is take my relationship with Xiaoying to the next level.
...
After walking a long distance, Li Ling noticed that Xiao Ying was a little tired, so he pulled her to the side of the woods to rest.
The two arrived at a large rock. Li Ling bent down and blew the dust off the surface of the rock before pulling Xiao Ying to sit down.
There is a small river in front of the woods, with clear water reflecting the blue sky.
Unidentified birds chirped and twittered in the trees above them, adding a touch of joy to the scene.
Li Ling picked up a small stone from the ground and threw it forcefully into the river. The stone hit the surface three or four times before finally sinking into the water.
Li Ling turned to Xiao Ying and said, "Xiao Ying, sing a song."
Xiaoying nodded, thought for a moment, and then her clear singing voice rang out:
"Let youth blow through your long hair, let it guide your dreams."
"Unbeknownst to us, the history of this city has already recorded your smile."
Li Ling looked at Xiao Ying's beautiful face and listened to her moving singing voice, thoroughly enjoying this moment.
Xiaoying continued singing:
"The blue sky in Honghong's heart is the beginning of life."
"The spring rain that never sleeps, the days you spent sleeping alone."
"..."
"Let me take a look at you, lest you be left alone in your empty bed."
Youth without regrets, immortal lover
...
Xiaoying sang "The Dream Chaser," a song that Luo Dayou adapted to commemorate the female writer Sanmao.
The year before Sanmao died, the two collaborated on the film "Red Dust," with Sanmao writing the script and Luo Dayou providing the music.
After Sanmao's death, Lo Ta-yu wrote lyrics and music to commemorate his late friend.
In 1991, this song became well-known as the ending theme song of the Taiwanese TV series "The Flying Fox of Snowy Mountain," and its classic lyrics and music made it widely popular.
Originally, this song was composed by Lo Ta-yu in remembrance of Sanmao. The melody of the song is somewhat somber, but when sung by Hsiao-ying with her clear and crisp voice, it takes on a unique charm.
Xiaoying sang this song because the two of them were about to go to university, and she was very uncertain about whether she could be with Xiaozhuang in the future.
After the song ended, Li Ling clapped his hands and praised, "The singing is clear and melodious, and the lingering sound is delightful. The song is beautiful, and the singer is beautiful too."
At this point, no matter how well the girl sings, the boy must offer praise, especially since Xiaoying sings very well.
Xiaoying rolled her eyes at Li Ling playfully: "You're never serious again."
Then Xiaoying looked at Li Ling seriously and said, "Xiaozhuang, do you think we can still be together in the future?"
Li Ling reached out and grasped Xiao Ying's hand, his eyes filled with unwavering determination: "Yes, we will be together. No matter where you are, I will be by your side!"
"Okay!" Xiaoying also grabbed Li Ling's hand and said, "Why don't you sing a song too?"
"OK."
Li Ling clapped his hands, thought for a moment, and said, "For the rest of my life, you will always be with me."
He sang:
"Find the sun where there is no wind."
"To be a warm sun in your cold place."
"Amidst all the ups and downs of life, you're always so naive. For the rest of my life, I only want you..."
Xiao Zhuang is naturally lively and unrestrained, but Li Ling's singing voice was very gentle at this moment, as if it could melt people's hearts.