Chapter 724: Summer Plan, New Song: Tomorrow Will Be Better
"Zhou Chen, let's go on a trip during the summer vacation, okay?"
When Zhou Chen came back after answering the phone, He Feifei suddenly expressed her thoughts to Zhou Chen.
The summer vacation lasted for two months, and she couldn't leave during the Chinese New Year. But if she didn't see Zhou Chen for two months during the summer vacation, she would definitely not be able to leave.
Zhou Chen's heart moved. He had already agreed with Lin Luoxue that he would take her to Chaoshan, Xiangjiang and Ao Island during the summer vacation. He must not break his promise.
However, he did not refuse He Feifei's proposal.
"Okay, but wait until August. I want to go home first, spend some time, make more money, and then take you to Xiangjiang and Ao Island to play together."
He Feifei was so smart, how could she not understand what Zhou Chen meant? She was not annoyed and agreed with a smile.
"Okay, I haven't been to Xiangjiang and Ao Island yet. I heard that there are many big international brands in Xiangjiang. I will go shopping a few more times."
Not only did he agree with Zhou Chen's statement, he also made his own requirements clear.
"No problem, I'll accompany you then."
Problems that can be solved with money are not big problems for Zhou Chen.
He Feifei added: "Yingying, you will be fine during the summer vacation. Come with us then."
Pan Chunying hesitated: "I'd better forget it."
Of course she also wanted to experience things, but she felt that she should be more sensible and give more time to He Feifei. After all, He Feifei was Zhou Chen's real girlfriend.
He Feifei said seriously: "No, you have to come with us. Then we can discuss it when we go shopping, and you can help me share the pressure at night."
"ah?"
Pan Chunying's face suddenly turned red. Such straightforward words made her extremely shy and embarrassed.
"Zhou Chen, can you let Yingying come with us?"
"Of course there is no problem, but we need to apply for a visa in advance. The general Hong Kong and Macao passes can only stay in Hong Kong and Macao Island for seven days. I want to find a way to get a visa to visit relatives, so that we can stay for fourteen days, half a month, which is enough for us.
It’s time to play.”
He Feifei didn't understand much about this, but when she heard that she could stay for more than ten days, she immediately clapped her hands happily: "That's great. I will definitely visit Hong Kong by then. I want to go to the shopping mall, TVB, Disney Park, and Ocean Park."
, I’m going to do all of these.”
Pan Chunying also looked forward to it. She would soon be able to see those scenic spots that could only be seen in TV series with her own eyes.
Zhou Chen said with a smile: "We will set off from the Magic City then. Before we go, we can also play around in the Magic City and see the Bund."
"Yeah."
Of course He Feifei and Pan Chunying would not have any objections.
The next day, the second cafeteria of the school.
It was already after eight o'clock, but there were still some students who had just come to eat and buy food. When Zhou Chen arrived at the cafeteria, everyone else had already arrived.
Lin Luoxue, Zhong Bai, Gu Yixin, and then Lu Qiaochuan.
"Zhou Chen, come and sit down."
Seeing Zhou Chen coming, Zhong Bai was very enthusiastic and directly gave his seat to Zhou Chen.
Everyone is very familiar with each other. Except for Lu Qiaochuan, who is a little embarrassed, everyone else is the same as usual.
After a brief chat, Lu Qiaochuan got down to business.
"This party program is my problem. I thought things too simply and overestimated my abilities. It's normal for everyone to have opinions and ideas."
After two days, he also seriously reflected on it. This arrangement was indeed his biggest problem.
But even if I knew it now, it wouldn't help.
Last night Zhong Bai told him to ask Zhou Chen for help, but he originally disagreed because he felt that even if Zhou Chen was willing to help, it would probably not have much effect.
Another point is that he felt that the program he arranged did not succeed. If Zhou Chen helped, it would have succeeded instead. Wouldn't it be too much of a slap in the face of him, the monitor?
But Zhong Bai persuaded him for a long time, but he finally felt unwilling and agreed, wanting to see if Zhou Chen could stop Kuanglan.
Zhong Bai interrupted: "Now is not the time to talk about this, Zhou Chen, do you think the program we prepared can continue?"
Zhou Chen shook his head and said: "Don't even think about it, let alone only two or three days left, even if it takes another two or three months, it will probably be difficult to adjust well."
He knew that in the TV series, Lu Qiaochuan used a trick in the end to complete the show by actually going on stage and pretending to perform.
But in Zhou Chen's view, this behavior is not advisable.
Although there are many people who lip-sync on the real stage, it is more for profit or a big stage where no mistakes can be made.
But they are just a party for the freshman year. If this is all fake, what will the school leaders and other classmates think, and how will they view their TV photography class?
Not to mention that the people in the audience can't see it, do you really treat others as blind and deaf?
In this kind of school party, there is actually no need to worry about poor performance or making mistakes. As long as it is not too outrageous, no one will care at all. But if it is fake, it is really unauthentic and inappropriate.
"Then do you have any good suggestions?" Zhong Bai looked at Zhou Chen expectantly.
Zhou Chen has already made preparations: "Let's not count on the symphony. If we really want to perform on stage, we can change the program. Anyway, there are still three days. As long as everyone works together and prepares a program that is not too difficult, it should be
no problem."
Lu Qiaochuan asked worriedly: "What kind of program can we prepare? Teacher Ye also said that there are singing, dancing, drama, and sketches. It is not easy to be innovative."
Zhou Chen said: "Teacher Ye is just a dabbler. Don't care what he says. As long as the show is good and the stage effect is good, even the simplest performance can arouse strong feedback. There is no need to worry about innovation. If you want to innovate, you can perform
Magic, can you do it?"
He just said it casually, but he didn't expect Lu Qiaochuan's eyes to light up.
"Magic is pretty good, but it's a pity that I don't know it. Zhou Chen, can you do it?"
Zhou Chen couldn't control Lu Qiaochuan's brain circuit. He just gave a random example, and Lu Qiaochuan actually dared to think about it.
"Won't."
When it comes to small magic tricks, Zhou Chen has seen so many magic explanations, so he must be good at it.
But the problem is, they are going to perform on stage in a large auditorium, performing small magic tricks. There is no camera to zoom in, and the big screen broadcasts it. Even the people sitting in the front row may not be able to see it clearly. The performance effect is almost zero.
.
He can do large-scale magic tricks, but the preparation time is too long and cannot be done in three or two days, so magic is not advisable at all.
"I think if you still want to continue performing at the party, I have an idea to do a chorus."
Lu Qiaochuan thought that Zhou Chen could make some good suggestions, but unexpectedly he just said a chorus, and he was immediately disappointed.
"Chorus is the most popular. I heard that two classes have signed up for chorus. If we come back again, and it's only for a few days, the results will definitely be better than the others."
Zhong Bai and Gu Yixin also nodded in agreement. Their views were similar to Lu Qiaochuan's. They even thought that if there was another big chorus, it would be better not to go on stage.
Lin Luoxue is different from them. She has great confidence in Zhou Chen and understands Zhou Chen relatively well. She knows that since Zhou Chen is here, he will definitely not just do it perfunctorily.
"Squad leader, don't worry, Zhou Chen must have his own ideas, let's listen first and then talk."
Seeing what Lin Luoxue said, Lu Qiaochuan and the other two people put away their disappointed expressions and looked at Zhou Chen expectantly.
Zhou Chen didn't pay attention to the expressions of Lu Qiaochuan and others, and said to himself: "The chorus is right, but our chorus will definitely not be the same as others. My plan is that one person will lead the singing, and I will be responsible for playing the piano, and the rest will
Twenty-two people sang together."
After hearing this, Lu Qiaochuan and the other two felt that there was something different, but in essence there was not much change.
"The key to chorus is the song, and this song was composed by me. No one else has heard it except me. This is the trump card and the main reason why I choose to sing."
There are so many programs that he can plan, but time is limited, and chorus is the simplest and easiest to rehearse.
Lin Luoxue's eyes lit up and she asked eagerly: "Have you written a new song again?"
She knows that Zhou Chen has the ability to compose songs. Her favorite song is Zhou Chen's original song, which is now being spread on the Internet and has brought Zhou Chen a lot of profit.
It's just that Zhou Chen hasn't written songs for a long time, which makes Lin Luoxue a little regretful, so now that she heard that Zhou Chen has started composing again, she immediately became very excited.
"Well, I wrote a new song."
"What's the name of the song?"
"Tomorrow will be better. It will be more suitable for everyone to sing together."
This is the song he thought about last night. Tomorrow will be better. It can be regarded as a very legendary song. It is inspirational, has a good meaning, and is sung for charity, etc...
Moreover, this song is not too difficult and has a good meaning. It is very suitable for singing on the stage of a college party.
Lu Qiaochuan looked doubtful: "Is it really suitable?"
If it is a well-known song, he can still consider it if there is no other way.
But Zhou Chen said that this was his own creation. He had no confidence at all. Instead, he felt like he was sitting on pins and needles.
Lu Qiaochuan couldn't hide his expression, and Zhou Chen could obviously see it clearly. If it weren't for Lin Luoxue and Zhong Bai's pleas, he would really be reluctant to help. After all, this was Lu Qiaochuan's own fault, and he shouldn't let him
He will finish it off.
Lin Luoxue was convinced, and she was also dissatisfied with Lu Qiaochuan's suspicion, but she did not show it.
"Monitor, I can guarantee that Zhou Chen is really good, because he has written songs before, Zhong Bai, Yi Xin, the song "Courage" I recommended to you before was written by Zhou Chen, and he sang the male version
of."
Zhong Bai and Gu Yixin were shocked when they heard this: "You said courage was a song written by Zhou Chen?"
"Yes, from lyrics to composition, he did everything by himself. You may not know that Zhou Chen's musical talent is really outstanding, so the songs he writes must not be bad."
Lu Qiaochuan looked confused: "What kind of courage? Has Zhou Chen ever written a song before?"
Lin Luoxue didn't say anything, she just took out her phone, clicked on the music, and played the song she had collected, "Courage" recorded by Zhou Chen.
A few minutes later, Lu Qiaochuan looked shocked.
If Lin Luoxue hadn't said it in advance, he really wouldn't have been able to tell that this song was sung by Zhou Chen.
Of course, this is not important. What is important is that even a tone-deaf person like him can hear that this song is very pleasant.
"Zhou Chen, is this really what you sang?"
Although it was 80% to 90% certain, he still couldn't believe it, mainly because this thing was too ridiculous.
Let’s take a closer look at Zhou Chen’s abilities. He is very strong, a good fighter, he has no opponent in basketball, he can make money by playing the stock market, he is popular with women, and he has two boats...
Now it has been revealed that he can write and sing songs. It’s okay to be able to sing, but he can also write songs. This is really extraordinary.
Frankly speaking, he is really envious, jealous, and hateful towards Zhou Chen now, without hiding it.
Zhou Chen said calmly: "Well, now is not the time to talk about this. Let's talk about the chorus. In this way, we will go to the musical instrument store last time. I will play the instrument and sing for you. If you think
No problem, then just do as I say, okay?"
Lu Qiaochuan no longer hesitated: "Okay, time is limited, let's go now."
With that said, several people immediately stood up and headed to the musical instrument store outside the school.
Zhou Chen first played and sang on the piano, and this time, Lu Qiaochuan, Zhong Bai and Gu Yixin all opened their eyes.
"It sounds so good!"
Gu Yixin's face was full of amazement and she looked at Zhou Chen in disbelief. Although she was mentally prepared, she was still shocked after playing and singing live.
Lu Qiaochuan and Zhong Bai also nodded in agreement. They were also amazed by Zhou Chen's playing and singing.
Lin Luoxue's reaction was smaller than the others, because she had always had confidence in Zhou Chen. Although the song was good, she felt that Courage sounded better, and she liked it more.
"How do you think the chorus will work when I talk about the piano?"
The three women, Lin Luoxue, gave a thumbs up and sincerely praised: "It sounds good, the singing is good, and the piano is good as well."
Lu Qiaochuan also agreed: "That's right, Zhou Chen, you really hide it too deeply."
Zhou Chen smiled: "Next, I will play the music again on the saxophone. You guys can listen and see how it goes."
He can naturally use the saxophone as an instrument. Although he is not as proficient as the piano, he is definitely above the professional level.
Another performance lasting a few minutes. This time Lu Qiaochuan and others were no longer as shocked as before, but they were still intoxicated by Zhou Chen's music.
"Actually, piano and saxophone both work well together in chorus. It's just that I have no time to choose from, so I can only choose one. I personally prefer piano. After all, compared to piano, saxophone is relatively unpopular."
Although the saxophone performance is also good, Zhou Chen still prefers to play on the piano.
"You have all heard the lyrics and melody just now, what do you think?"
Zhong Bai was the first to raise his hand: "I think it's very good. It's original and it sounds so good. When the time comes to sing it, it will definitely shock the audience."
Lin Luoxue and Gu Yixin both agreed, and Lu Qiaochuan also had no objections, but he was still a little worried.
"But when I was rehearsing the symphony, I was already ostracized by my classmates. I don't know if they are still willing to continue participating in the chorus."
Zhong Bai said confidently: "Lu Qiaochuan, you don't have to worry about this. Leave it to me and Luo Xue, and we will convince the others."
Zhou Chen said: "If you make a decision, you must do it as soon as possible. Time is limited. It is best to start in the afternoon."
"No problem, let's go back and discuss it with our classmates now."
Lin Luoxue and the others were very efficient. Before lunch, they convinced the other students in the class to agree to gather together again to practice the chorus.
So, in the next few days, Zhou Chen took the lead and took the students from the TV photography class to start chorus training.
Three days later, at the freshman night of the TV department, the TV photography class performed a chorus.
Although it is a new song and a high-quality new song, it did not cause much of a sensation at the party, which meant that the stage effect was relatively good.
After all, it is just a TV party, not a vocal party. Although the audience thinks this song is very nice, for most people, it just sounds good, and they can't think of more.
On the contrary, the scene of Zhou Chen dressed in a white suit and playing the piano gracefully made many girls look at him. After the party, many girls took the initiative to run up to Zhou Chen and ask for his phone number, which made Lin Luoxue gasp.
taste.
However, two days after the party, the song "Tomorrow Will Be Better" attracted the attention of teachers in the vocal music department. Several teachers found Zhou Chen and asked about the origin of this original song.
Of course, everyone was surprised to learn that this song was actually Zhou Chen's own creation. One of the vice deans even took the initiative to invite Zhou Chen to take classes in their vocal music department.
The conditions offered by the other party were very good, but Zhou Chen refused without hesitation.
With his vocal level and the knowledge he gained in college, he has no much improvement effect. With this time, he might as well be in the electrophotography class, chatting with Lin Luoxue.
After the party, the final exam also began, and it ended in just two days.
The final exams in universities are different from those in elementary schools, junior high schools, and high schools. Many courses require papers to be handed in, and scores are awarded based on the sign-ins during class. Even if there are test papers, they are actually not strict. In most cases, you can just take out a book and copy them.
copy.
There are only a few main courses, and the exams are relatively strict. If you don't study hard, it won't be that easy to pass the exam.
Of course, 99% of people in college will not repeat a grade. Someone like Xiao Haiyang who has repeated a grade for two years is definitely the weirdest among the weird. He is the only one in the entire Communication University who has this kind of treatment.
However, in order to be promoted to sophomore year, Xiao Haiyang also studied hard during this period, and also had Li Shuci to help him with tutoring.
Because Xiao Haiyang helped Li Shuci at first, and later helped Li Shuci many times, Li Shuci had a good impression of him. Anyone with a discerning eye could see that Li Shuci liked Xiao Haiyang, and Xiao Haiyang himself could see it.
, it’s just that he didn’t dare to face it.
In Xiao Haiyang's heart, he still thinks about Zhong Bai.
But Zhou Chen knew that it would be difficult for him to succeed because Zhong Bai and Lu Qiaochuan were in a good relationship now.
Without Lin Luoxue, and with Zhong Bai sparing no effort to help Lu Qiaochuan with the party program and standing unswervingly by Lu Qiaochuan's side, Lu Qiaochuan was very moved.
Now, apart from not publicly confessing their feelings, the two of them are actually very close to each other, and they only have one last step left to achieve success.
After the exams and class meetings were over, the holidays began.
In front of the boys' dormitory building, Zhou Chen and others dragged their suitcases and looked at the dormitory building.
Lu Qiaochuan said with great emotion: "The freshman year has passed like this, time flies so fast."
During this year, he lived a very fulfilling life and experienced a lot, including happiness, sadness, joy, and sadness.
In short, college life is far more unforgettable than high school.
Hearing his emotion, Xiao Haiyang chuckled and said, "What's so fast? I was a freshman three years ago and will still be a freshman three years later. I just don't know if I will be lucky enough to be a sophomore with you in the second half of the year."
Lu Qiaochuan patted his shoulder to reassure him: "Believe in yourself, you can do it. We will go to sophomore year together in the second half of the year."
"Lu Qiaochuan, please stop comforting him."
Yu Hao sat on the suitcase and flicked his fingers: "I told you to sit next to Thirteen, but you have to pretend to be aloof. If you don't get promoted to sophomore year, you can only blame yourself."
In his opinion, Xiao Haiyang is asking for trouble. He doesn't take advantage of opportunities and insists on pretending to be aloof, as if he has a bottom line.
As everyone knows, being expelled is a major stain in life. Compared with plagiarism and expulsion, it is hard to tell which is more serious.
In fact, if it were Zhou Chen who had to choose between plagiarism and being expelled, Zhou Chen would definitely choose plagiarism without hesitation.
"Brother Hao, you are so serious. You just don't comfort me, and you say such cruel words. You really let me down." Xiao Haiyang looked bitter.
Yu Hao ignored him, but turned to Zhou Chen and asked: "Zhou Chen, you said you want to go to Chaozhou during the summer vacation. It's holiday now. Can you tell me if you can go and when? If you want to go, you must inform us in advance.
I, I am good at making arrangements, and I guarantee that I will not be as unreliable as Xiao Haiyang."
Xiao Haiyang smacked his lips and didn't dare to speak. The last time Zhou Chen went to their home, he really didn't entertain them well. He had to admit this.
Zhou Chen replied: "Go, I will definitely go. I will stay for a few days when I go back, and then I will go. I will notify you a few days in advance."
Yu Hao was very happy after hearing this: "Then it's settled, let me know a few days in advance so that I can make preparations and make sure your trip is worthwhile."
"Then I'm really looking forward to it, but then I may not be the only one."
"That's even better. No matter how many people you come, I can arrange it."
As he spoke, Yu Hao blinked at Zhou Chen, obviously understanding what Zhou Chen meant.
"Hello, handsome guys, how are you?"
Ren Yifan pushed the suitcase and was moved by the schoolbag, walking over with a very arrogant step.
"Hey, you are all ready to go."
Lu Qiaochuan said: "Why are you so slow? We have been waiting for you for a long time."
Ren Yifan said with a smile: "I can't help it. Before I leave, can't I linger with my girlfriend for a while?"
Last time, because of the party, Lu Qiaochuan had a very bad attitude towards Ren Yifan, and the two had a quarrel.
Later, Lu Qiaochuan realized his mistake, took the initiative to find Ren Yifan, expressed his apology, and admitted his mistake sincerely, so Ren Yifan took the initiative to forgive Ren Yifan after a while, and the relationship between the two returned to what it was before.
Ren Yifan suddenly asked Zhou Chen: "Zhou Chen, aren't you going to say goodbye to your girlfriend?"
Zhou Chen said: "You are meddling in a lot of other things."
He naturally said goodbye to He Feifei and Pan Chunying. He Feifei drove back, but not by herself, but her mother came to pick her up because she was worried about her driving back alone.
Last night, Zhou Chen had dinner with his mother and daughter.
He Feifei's mother seemed to be a successful woman, but she didn't object to them.
Firstly, it's because Zhou Chen has outstanding appearance and talent, and secondly, it's because Zhou Chen is good to her daughter and is willing to spend money on her daughter.
As a mother, of course I hope that my daughter can find a man worthy of her trust.
After some understanding, she felt that Zhou Chen should be this kind of person.
But that's because He Feifei didn't tell her about Lin Luoxue and Pan Chunying. Otherwise, her mother might not know what she would do to Zhou Chen.
After a while, Lin Luoxue and Zhong Bai pushed over and saluted together.
No one was surprised at all that Lin Luoxue was leaving with Zhou Chen.
"Yu Hao, Xiao Haiyang, Thirteen, do you want us to take you to the station?"
Zhou Chen has two cars, and it was agreed yesterday that Zhou Chen and Lin Luoxue will drive one, and Ren Yifan and three people will take one, so there is still room for Xiao Haiyang and the others.
Yu Hao shook his head and said, "I don't need it. I bought a plane ticket. It's quite far from the airport, so I don't need you to send it to me."
Xiao Haiyang and Bi Shisan also shook their heads and refused.
"We can just take a taxi to the train station together, and you should go back early."
"Okay then, see you in two months."
Several people said goodbye to each other and left. In the end, only Zhou Chen and the other five were left, heading to the parking lot together.
Ren Yifan approached Zhou Chen and discussed with a flattering look on his face.
"Zhou Chen, let's discuss it and let me drive Lin Luoxue's Panamera?"
Zhou Chen didn't have any objections, but he wasn't prepared to take advantage of Ren Yifan.
"It's not impossible, but..."
"But what?"
"After we go back, this car needs maintenance, and the maintenance fee is not a small sum of money."
Ren Yifan immediately patted his chest and said loudly: "No problem, leave it to me. I will help you take care of it myself. You don't have to worry about it."
"There's still roll call for next semester."
"No problem, leave it to me."
Zhou Chen nodded with satisfaction and handed the key to Ren Yifan.
Ren Yifan happily took the key, then looked at Lin Luoxue and sighed: "Oh, Lin Luoxue, you are really the third party between me and Zhou Chen. Once you go, Zhou Chen and I will no longer be able to live together.
Stay and fly together."
Lin Luoxue smiled and said, "I won't affect you even if I go."
"That's different, that's different."
Although it was a joke, Ren Yifan felt a bit regretful. Originally, he had expected to play with Zhou Chen during the summer vacation, so he stayed at Zhou Chen's house.
But once Lin Luoxue left, he would definitely be embarrassed to go to Zhou Chen's house again, so he could only go back to his parents' house and continue to live under someone else's roof.
"Stop talking nonsense, leave early, and you can still make it in time for lunch."
Five people, two cars, because none of their driver's licenses have been valid for one year, so they can't go on the highway and can only walk underneath.
It took them five hours last time, but this time Ren Yifan's level skyrocketed, and his speed naturally increased. Within three hours, they returned to Su City.