What She Said

As the singing faded away, enthusiastic applause and cheers erupted from the crowd.

Although it was only a short verse, the superb playing skills combined with the emotional voice made the singing extremely infectious.

Tang Song slowly loosened his grip on the strings, but the turbulent emotions in his heart continued.

The song "The Wind Rises" expresses reminiscences and reflections on youth, the beauty and helplessness of love, and the acceptance and letting go of the past...

Last year, when he left the Imperial Capital, his feelings were just like those in the song.

The sudden infatuation of youth, the intoxication and persistence after falling in love, and the regret and helplessness after settling down.

If the game hadn't come true, he probably wouldn't have mustered the courage to face his White Moonlight.

The applause gradually subsided.

"Handsome, your guitar playing is amazing!" The female anchor next to him asked expectantly, "Would you like to sing a whole song?"

Just a short while ago, her usually quiet live stream room suddenly had over 70 online viewers, and she even received quite a few small gifts.

"Thank you, but no thanks." Tang Song shook his head and released his arms from Liu Qingning.

"Alright then, what a pity." The female anchor shook her head regretfully, then looked at the girl in front of him with envy.

Although she is also very cute and pretty, and has a large bust, she is still more outstanding than the boys.

Not to mention he also has such a pair of nimble and beautiful hands.

If she could have a boyfriend like that, she'd be laughing in her sleep.

Listening to their conversation, Liu Qingning, who was in front of the microphone, gradually came back to her senses, and the songs of the Tang Song seemed to still linger in her ears.

As a connoisseur of music, she could naturally judge Tang Song's level of skill.

Besides the surprise, there was also some unspeakable confusion and Palpitating.

She always thought she knew the Tang Song very well, but things didn't seem to be as she thought.

With a slight movement of her moist lips, Liu Qingning took off the guitar and gently handed it to the female anchor, saying, "Thank you."

You're welcome, you're welcome.

Liu Qingning turned around, met his gaze, and a bright and lovely smile appeared on her face.

"Wow, when did you secretly learn to play the guitar? And you sing so well too, I had no idea."

Tang Song gently took her hand. "Was it nice? Did you like it?"

"It sounds nice." Liu Qingning looked down at his long, slender, and smooth hands. "I like it."

Tang Song's gaze softened as he said, "What songs would you like to hear in the future? I can sing them for you."

Feeling the envious gazes of the girls around her, Liu Qingning's eyes trembled.

She turned her head to the side, changing the subject, "Oh dear, why did you just throw your bag on the ground like that! What if it gets lost!"

As she spoke, she pulled Tang Song out of the crowd and picked up the conspicuous orange gift bag and her Coach backpack from the ground.

"It's okay, it's okay, Zi Ying and I have been watching the whole time."

"Mmm, it won't get lost."

Liu Qingning slung her backpack back on, picked up her LV Gift Bag, and looked around, asking, "Where are Brother Ping and Qingfeng?"

"Qingfeng got drunk, Brother Ping took him back to his Rental House."

Zhang Xiaoni and Li Ziying offered a brief explanation, while simultaneously casting complicated glances at Tang Song.

My impression of him changed again.

He is handsome and tall, with an elegant and confident demeanor, and is also exceptionally talented.

This was completely different from the silent and reserved Tang Song they remembered, who always followed Liu Qingning.

In the past, when Tang Song appeared next to Liu Qingning, he did indeed seem like a supporting character.

Moreover, the two have never defined their relationship; they seem to be just very good friends.

This is also why they have always wanted to bring Cheng Qingfeng and Liu Qingning together.

Seeing this scene now, I completely understand Liu Qingning's feelings.

Zhang Xiaoni breathed a sigh of relief, gave a thumbs up and said, "Tang Song, you sang really well just now, and your guitar playing was also amazing. You amazed me."

Tang Song Wei Xiao and said, "Thank you for the compliment, but I think Qing Ning sang even better."

"Alright, alright, let's stop praising each other." Liu Qingning patted his chest and said, "Let's go, Xiaoni, Zi Ying, weren't you going to go shopping at the MixC? Let's keep going."

As night deepened, the neon lights in the distance shone brightly.

Liu Qingning still wore a warm and joyful smile as she walked side by side with Tang Song and Zhang Xiaoni, talking about the surrounding buildings and scenery.

Houhai Subway Station and walking a short distance further, the brightly lit and bustling Shenzhen Bay MixC came into view.

"Hey, Qing Ning, there's a light show at the Qingning Building tonight!" Zhang Xiaoni patted Liu Qingning on the shoulder and pointed, saying, "No wonder it's a landmark building in Shen City Bay, it's so beautiful!"

The four of them looked up at the towering skyscrapers in the distance.

The dark blue and white lights intertwine, flashing and flowing rhythmically along the building's outline and lines, like the dynamic effect of data being transmitted in a network.

The building's facade uses lighting to simulate the operation of code and chips, creating a unique visual spectacle against the dark night sky.

"So beautiful!" Liu Qingning stood next to Tang Song, her eyes Jing Jing as she looked at the tall building that shared her name.

Immediately afterwards, her body trembled, and a long, slender hand appeared around her waist.

After hesitating for a moment, she still didn't break free, but subconsciously straightened her chest and pulled in her stomach, trying to hide the fat on her waist as much as possible.

The four of them stood in the bright and cozy square of the MixC and watched the light show for a full five minutes.

Li Ziying suddenly asked, "By the way Qing Ning, are you still going shopping at the MixC with us?"

Liu Qingning smiled and waved the gift bag in her hand, then shook her head and said, "I won't go, I already have a new bag."

"Okay." Li Ziying nodded and pointed to the LV Gift Bag in her hand. "Open it and let us see. We're curious which one Tang Song gave you."

Zhang Xiaoni chimed in, "Yes, yes, let's open it and see. They've been delivering the gifts for almost half an hour now, and it's quite quiet here. Let's open it."

Liu Qingning glanced at Tang Song and nodded gently.

Place the gift bag on the stone bench and carefully pull out the gift box from it.

Gently lift the lid.

The first thing you see is a bag wrapped in a white cloth bag; it looks quite small.

She reached out and took out the exquisite bag.

Li Ziying blurted out, "Capucines Mini?"

As LV's most distinctive, charming, and valuable handbag series, its classic design is highly recognizable.

It is also a luxury handbag that most girls dream of owning.

Liu Qingning stared at the exquisite and beautiful handbag in her hand, her gaze slightly unfocused.

The bag exudes a light blue and rose color, with the texture of the crocodile skin clearly visible, shimmering with a soft and charming luster under the light.

Under the light, the diamond clasp reflects a dazzling brilliance, complementing the texture of the crocodile skin and exuding an air of luxury and nobility.

This bag matches her name perfectly and also aligns with her aesthetic sense.

The problem is that its price is far beyond her expectations.

"Uh, this is... the Cap Mini from the crocodile skin series?" Li Ziying was stunned for a moment, then stepped forward to examine it carefully. She looked at Tang Song in surprise and said, "It's the Blue Silk Rose Diamond-Buckle Crocodile Leather Edition. I saw it at this store in the MixC."

Zhang Xiaoni asked curiously, "It looks really pretty, how much does this one cost?"

She didn't know much about luxury goods; she only knew the general models, but had no idea about the specific prices or complicated designs.

Li Ziying softly uttered a number. "The retail price is 230,000."

"Take away the young master? Twenty-three... ten thousand?" Zhang Xiaoni blinked, looked at the bag, then at Tang Song, her expression somewhat stunned.

Although they earn a lot of money and have company shares, they all come from ordinary families.

Their long-standing consumption habits and values make them simply unwilling to buy luxury goods of this level.

Even if Li Ziying cashed out 4.8 million yuan, she would absolutely not be willing to spend more than 200,000 yuan to buy a handbag.

Liu Qingning took a deep breath and looked up into Tang Song's eyes.

When their eyes met, he made no attempt to hide or conceal anything.

She saw honesty, tenderness, love, and... guilt in it.

"Tang Song, you're really generous!" Li Ziying exclaimed, her eyes wide. "You didn't buy this bag from the boutique in Shenzhen Bay MixC, did you? I saw this model in stock last week."

Tang Song pursed her lips and nodded, humming in agreement.

Just then, Liu Qingning suddenly interrupted with a laugh, "I think I drank too much tonight, and my head hurts a bit. Tang Song, why don't you come with me for a walk on the beach? Zi Ying, Xiaoni, it's getting late, the MixC will be closing soon, you two go shopping first."

"Okay, then be careful." Zhang Xiaoni saw Liu Qingning and Tang Song's expressions and instantly understood something. She quickly grabbed Li Ziying's arm and said, "We'll go in and shop first, bye-bye."

"Bye-bye." "Bye-bye."

They watched the two figures disappear.

Liu Qingning bent down slightly and carefully put the Cap Mini back in, then put it back into the gift bag.

He lowered his head and walked eastward alone.

Tang Song took a deep breath and quickly walked a few steps to her side.

The two walked silently to the park, strolling along the path along the Shen City Bay coastline, passing by couples one after another.

A damp evening breeze swept over her, blowing her long hair loose.

Tang Song hesitated for a moment, then gently took her hand.

Liu Qingning looked up at him but didn't say anything.

Finally, the two sat down on a vacant grassy area.

Liu Qingning gently rested her head on his shoulder and whispered, "Tang Song."

"Um."

"This bag is beautiful, I really like it, I've seen it in the mall several times before."

"I'm glad you like it."

"You're even better looking now than you were in middle school, and you have a great figure too. You're really outstanding. Also, when did you learn to play the guitar?"

Tang Song paused for a moment and then said, "University."

Based on his current understanding, the storyline in the game should actually happen in real life.

In "The Male God Growth Plan", this skill was acquired through a dungeon before Su Yu was recruited in 2017.

That is, the second semester of freshman year.

"Hehe, that's amazing, I didn't even know that. But I was very busy back then and didn't really learn about these things, I just kept urging you to study."

"It was my fault, I didn't tell you."

"Where did you get the money to buy that bag?"

Tang Song frankly stated, "I earned it myself. Now I run a live-streaming e-commerce company, and it's doing very well. In addition, I've actually been trying to start my own business throughout university and have achieved considerable success. I still hold equity in some companies."

Some things had to be told sooner or later, and he never intended to hide them from her.

Hearing his words, Liu Qingning was stunned, and looked up at his eyes in astonishment.

After a while, it was confirmed that Tang Song was not joking.

She suddenly asked, "So, are you very rich now?"

"Very rich!"

Are you happy now?

"Happiness."

Do you own a house?

"Yes, I own a large apartment in Yancheng."

"Oh, congratulations!" Liu Qingning lowered her head and smiled, "I've said before that a smart and handsome young man like you is destined for a bright future!"

Hearing her words, Tang Song breathed a sigh of relief.

Scenes from my previous dream resurfaced on the Sports Field.

Liu Qingning hugged her bent legs with both hands, resting her fair chin on her knees. "I suddenly realized that I don't seem to understand you. Oh, no, I don't understand you right now."

"Qing Ning, I'm sorry..." Tang Song's eyes flickered, and he hesitated to speak.

Facing his White Moonlight, the moment of truth has finally arrived, and a strange, indescribable flutter stirs within him.

"No," Liu Qingning shook her head. "I also have big problems. You have no obligation to tell me these things, and I've never noticed them myself."

During her university years, she and Tang Song were separated by distance.

Most of the time she's busy, busy with studies, clubs, part-time jobs...

They only see each other occasionally on holidays.

Tang Song no longer filled her peripheral vision or surrounded her world like she did in high school.

Later, she began to work with Professor Wang on project development, preparing for the "Internet+ Competition".

What followed was a difficult yet fulfilling entrepreneurial journey, which compressed personal time and space to the extreme.

Looking back carefully, she realized that she and Tang Song didn't actually have that much interaction over those seven years.

She didn't even spend as much time with Cheng Qingfeng and Zhang Xiaoni.

Moreover, as she grew and gained more experience, she developed clearer dreams, goals, and pursuits, which became an important part of her life.

And it largely replaced the Tang Song.

It was only when I looked back that I realized this.

I missed a crucial period of growth and companionship during my life in the Tang Song dynasties.

Most of her deep impressions of him remain from high school.

Taking a deep breath, Liu Qingning suddenly looked up and asked, "Xiao Song, do you have a girlfriend?"

Tang Song said with difficulty, "I'm not lying to you, I do."

Liu Qingning's breath hitched, and she opened her eyes wide. "Ha, I knew it! You're so outstanding now, you must have no shortage of suitors. Oh, seeing you doing so well makes me really happy for you. When I'm not so busy, I'll come to Yancheng to visit you, see your big house, and see the girl you like."

"I'm sorry, Qing Ning. A lot has happened since I left the Imperial Capital. In short, I'm sorry to you."

"Why are you apologizing?" Liu Qingning pursed her lips, her gaze stubborn as she said, "I'm nothing to you, we've always been friends."

In the dim light, her face appeared unusually pale.

"I like you," Tang Song whispered. "I've liked you since I was little, for many, many years. Because of your words, 'Let's meet at the summit,' I've worked very hard all these years."

Their eyes met for a long time.

Her beautiful, bright eyes began to mist over.

"Plop, plop—" Crystalline tears fell one by one.

His three expressions of "like" ultimately broke down her defenses.

Liu Qingning's lips trembled, but in the end she couldn't hold back and lowered her head to sob.

Pain surged forth, followed by a deep sense of regret.

Subconsciously, she always regarded herself as the core of their relationship.

Coupled with the ingrained mindset formed during her middle school years, she felt that Tang Song should "rely on" her.

So she took it upon herself to make life plans for them and urged herself and Tang Song to move forward.

Moreover, she never clearly expressed her feelings for him, but only treated him as a good friend.

Her busy work and studies caused her to overlook some important issues.

The Tang Song were also independent and complete entities with their own emotional needs.

Perhaps in his interactions with himself, and in the constant anxiety and uncertainty, his love was also eroding.

Liu Qingning looked up at him, her eyes blurry with tears.

Tang Song took a deep breath, just about to say something.

Immediately afterwards, a familiar scent wafted over.

Her fiery cherry lips silenced the words he was about to utter.

Her first kiss was salty, astringent, and Tian Tian.

"Thump thump—"

Tang Song's heart raced uncontrollably as he gazed at the White Moonlight so close to him.

Liu Qingning stared stubbornly into her Yuan Yuan eyes, tears still streaming down her face.

Si Si upon threads, sparkling like diamonds, beautiful as shooting stars.

She originally thought that as long as he was happy and the girl he liked was better than her, she could be at peace with it.

But when the time comes, you realize that love is a raging beast.

Just as she thought when faced with Teacher Wang's question.

From the time she graduated from high school, she began planning their future and devoted all her efforts to it.

How could she possibly let go so easily?

She was so unwilling to accept it!

Even though his current girlfriend is Su Yu, she is still not reconciled!

A distinct pain shot through Tang Song's lips, bringing him back to his senses.

"If I told you now that I like you too, really like you, would we still have a chance?"

She said stubbornly.