You Say You Believe in Science, But You Fly on a Sword - Chapter 32
Chapter 32: Raising A Glass To The East Wind
As the melody gradually rose, the ambiance in the venue livened up.
The Untamed isn’t some obscure book; with the airing of its remake, The Untamed, it became even more wildly popular.
And East Wind Ballad’s lyrics are also very well-written. As Bai Ruoyu’s flute playing gradually reached its climax, more and more audience members began singing along to the tune.
“… Raise a toast to the east wind,
And to the enduring composure of mountains and rivers,
Intoxicated by mortal affairs,
From now on, no more haste,
If I carry a sword over countless peaks,
Deep in the clouds, I unknowingly see a lone man on horseback,
How many layers of green mountains,
One glance back, and my heart is moved… ”
The voices grew louder, even to the point where Bai Ruoyu’s flute playing was faintly being drowned out.
“Truly extraordinary! ”
Luo Dianfeng smiled and looked at the Confession Wall.
At this moment, people were already starting to look for Bai Ruoyu.
“Three minutes, I want all the information on this man! ”
Luo Dianfeng twitched the corner of his mouth, didn’t speak, and didn’t type.
Hmm…
Those girls infatuated with Bai Ruoyu!
After being captivated by him once, they became quiet!
However, he still felt strange about Bai Ruoyu.
When he dated those girls, each time he only dated them for two or three days before breaking up, and the longest relationship didn’t exceed a month.
But with so many girls, he didn’t touch a single one, he didn’t even hold hands…
He’s quite a unique person.
Afterward, Xie Yingqing gently poked Su Qin’an’s waist: “Can you hear it? His flute playing contains his emotions, it’s so sad, and there’s despair, and a bit of unrestrainedness in it. I feel like he really wants to vent all his emotions! ”
Xie Yingqing pinched her thumb and index finger together, making a gesture indicating “a little bit”.
“Hmm… To be honest, I can’t. ” Su Qin’an answered honestly: “But I guess most people are like me, right? ”
“Very smart, you’re right. ” Xie Yingqing said: “If your musical accomplishments aren’t as high as his, you won’t be able to hear it. ”
“Is that considered self-praise? ”
“Why is it self-praise? It’s a fact, okay! ” Xie Yingqing rolled her eyes at him: “But I’m really curious, what exactly has he experienced to make him have such contradictory… personalities? ”
“If you’re curious, ask him? ”
Su Qin’an said: “Don’t worry, I’m very magnanimous, I won’t be jealous just because my girlfriend asks another guy some things! ”
“Really really? ” Xie Yingqing blinked: “Then I’ll… ”
“Don’t push your luck!!! ”
On stage, Bai Ruoyu’s performance was nearing the end, but the audience’s enthusiasm showed no signs of weakening.
“… Countless Spring and Autumn periods,
For whom are they subservient?
If the flowers are more beautiful than last year’s red,
The lotus buds in the bay have already bloomed and fallen,
Drunk in the fragrant bushes,
A glimpse of endless years. ”
As the piece ended, Bai Ruoyu slowly lowered his hands holding the flute, bowed, apologized to the audience for not playing another piece, and then left the stage.
“This kid… ”
Luo Dianfeng smiled: “He’s going to gain more fans again! ”
“He’s definitely not as simple as he appears on the surface. ”
Xie Yingqing said clearly and definitely: “The rumors about him are very likely to be false. Someone who can integrate emotions into music can’t be that kind of person. ”
…
Outside the venue, Bai Ruoyu looked at the flute in his hand, put it in its case, and went back to the dormitory alone.
He played another tune.
Only this time, the tune was no longer one anyone had ever heard, but one he had composed himself, called “Dream Tranquil”.
And now, he no longer had any audience. His only audience was himself.
After playing the tune, his emotions seemed to ease somewhat, so he took out a pack of cigarettes, preparing to smoke one.
He took out his lighter, and lit it… and it didn’t light; the lighter was out of fuel.
He rummaged through the cabinets of his roommates, and found no lighters, causing him to mutter a curse.
He opened his own cabinet, wanting to find some alcohol to drink, but unsurprisingly, there was none.
“Ha, hahahahaha, it’s really… oh, whatever… ”
Bai Ruoyu laughed angrily, finally glanced at the dormitory, and turned to leave.
He wasn’t in the right state right now, and decided to go out and drink some alcohol.
He went to a food stall by the roadside, ordered a plate of small dishes and a bottle of Baijiu, and drank directly from the bottle.
Unsurprisingly, he got drunk before he finished his food.
“This young man, I wonder what he’s been through! ”
The boss complained while covering him with a piece of clothing: “Drunk like this, how is he going to pay?!”
“I… I’m not drunk! I can pay! I can pay! ”
Bai Ruoyu vaguely got up, took out his cell phone: “How much? ”
“Fifty-two! ”
“Here you go! ”
Bai Ruoyu paid the money vaguely, and didn’t care about the boss advising him to sober up before leaving, stubbornly supporting himself against the wall and walking towards the dormitory.
Unsurprisingly, he turned into a deserted alley.
“Hmm? This… ”
Bai Ruoyu shook his head, and simply sent Uncle Wang his positioning, asking him to come and pick him up.
“Hey, brothers! There’s a guy here! ”
Four or five shirtless figures carrying beer bottles walked into the alley, looking at Bai Ruoyu with interest.
“He looks like a rich guy, take all his stuff! ”
The leader of the thugs gave an order, and several people started searching Bai Ruoyu.
After searching high and low, they only found his cell phone to be somewhat valuable.
“Tsk! I thought he was some rich guy, but he’s poorer than me! ”
The thug boss cursed.
“Bos… Boss, we found this! ”
A small thug handed the boss a bracelet.
The bracelet looked somewhat faded, but the workmanship was exquisite, and it could be adjusted in size, looking like it was handmade, not bought from someone else.
“What are we going to do with it? ” the thug boss shouted: “It’s nothing! Throw it away! ”
“Don’t… don’t touch my things, that’s… that’s mine! ”
When Bai Ruoyu heard “throw it away”, he seemed to instantly sober up, touched his pants pocket, found that something was missing, and his voice suddenly became so cold it could freeze water: “Where’s my bracelet? ”
“A drunkard, still pretending here? ”
The boss didn’t want to admit that he was momentarily scared by Bai Ruoyu, who looked at most twenty-three or twenty-four years old: “Beat him up! ”
“Stop! ”
Xie Yingqing shouted loudly, appearing behind the group.
“Ying… Ying Qing! Wait for me! ”
Behind her, Su Qin’an also rushed over: “Why are you so rushed… uh… ”
“Look, if we weren’t quick, he might have been beaten up! ” Xie Yingqing said: “It’s still my innate talent! ”
“Yes, yes, yes, our Ying Qing is the best! ”
When the boss saw Xie Yingqing, his eyes lit up: “Such a beautiful girl! If we were to take her back, uh… ”
He suddenly felt a chill.
This chill came from the young man in front of him who looked not yet of age.
“How to handle it is up to you, I haven’t dealt with these things in the Mortal Realm before. ” Xie Yingqing said: “I’ll go see him! ”
Su Qin’an nodded, then his figure flashed…
Within three seconds, each of the five thugs received a kick, painfully clutching their stomachs, lying scattered on the ground.
“You… ”
Su Qin’an coldly looked at the people on the ground, made a phone call, said a few words to the other side, put down the phone, and half-squatted on the ground.
“Lucky for you, it’s a society ruled by law. Otherwise, this time next year you’ll be enjoying incense. Oh no no, you don’t deserve it, you scum of society! ”
Su Qin’an’s tone changed halfway through, speaking calmly yet cruelly, scaring the thugs to the point of urinary incontinence.