Chapter 159 Come to Taipei to see the rain in winter
Lu Chen had studied piano before, but it was not very advanced. At most, he was only at the level of amateur level 4 or 5.
Later, he switched to guitar practice and naturally threw away the piano, only to pick it up again recently.
Playing the piano is a very skillful thing, and it is an excellent accompaniment, especially for romantic and lyrical songs. The accompaniment effect of the piano is not comparable to that of other instruments, so Lu Chen worked hard to practice.
There is no need to reach a professional level, it is enough to be able to fool laymen.
The most important thing is that if you put aside your utilitarianism, practicing playing the piano is actually a very happy thing. Listening to the beautiful music flowing through your fingertips can sublimate your soul.
Lu Chen had never played such an expensive piano.
The tone of this Steinway is excellent. Even with his unprofessional ears, he can hear the huge difference from ordinary pianos. Its bass is extremely strong, its midrange is warm and generous, and its treble is bright and gorgeous.
Especially the alto is the most outstanding, with strong appeal and expressive power, worthy of the name of piano emperor!
Lu Chen felt very stressed when playing the Steinway.
I was afraid that my poor skills would tarnish this million-dollar artifact.
But he was still confident. When his fingers pressed lightly on the warm keys, his mood quickly returned to peace.
Then the prelude was played.
The soothing, soft, uncomplicated structure and pleasant sound of the piano echoed in the piano room.
The name of this song is "Come to Taipei to Watch the Rain in Winter."
“Going to Taipei to watch the rain in winter,
Don't cry in a foreign land.
Come to Taipei to watch the rain in winter,
Dreams are the only luggage.
Come back gently without disturbing the past,
Just pretend that I have never been far away~
If we meet and keep the words in our hearts,
No one understands you better than me!
Heaven is still heaven,
Rain is still rain,
You are no longer under my umbrella.
I'm still me,
You are still you,
Just one more winter!
…”
When Lu Chen started playing and singing, Su Daiwan was half leaning on Li Murong and looking at him with a smile.
However, when she heard the first lyrics, her delicate body couldn't help but tremble.
There was an extremely complicated look in her eyes.
"Come to Taipei to Watch the Rain in Winter" is a lyrical song in memory of lost love. Although the artistic conception expressed in the lyrics has a lingering sense of loss and reveals the singer's inner melancholy, he is still able to face reality optimistically.
This song is lyrical and calm, with a kind of elegant beauty, which is very suitable for female voices to sing.
When Lu Chen sang this song, he weakened the sadness and added a sense of maturity and depth. He performed it with a slightly bitter yet clear and smooth voice and a slightly lonely emotion in his heart, so it has a different kind of charm.
Since there was no amplification equipment, he deliberately lowered the sound of the piano, which also reduced the appeal of many works.
But it still made Su Daiwan cry.
Su Daiwan grew up in Taipei. Her family background was not good. She went to work before finishing high school. Later, she was discovered by a talent scout and entered the entertainment industry. With her outstanding appearance and heavenly singing voice, her stardom was extremely bright.
But only she herself knows how difficult those days were. Hidden on the surface of the incomparable beauty are dangers, a father addicted to gambling, an agent with ulterior motives, a ruthless contract company, and jealous competition.
The opponent seemed to be pressing down on her like a mountain, leaving her breathless.
Recalling the past time, Su Daiwan felt that she was so lucky. She met Li Murong when she was in the most difficult time, and thus formed a lifelong relationship.
She and him met on a rainy day.
Li Murong took her and her sister back to the mainland to settle down, but she never returned to Taipei after quitting the music scene.
Only in dreams would Su Daiwan dream of the rain in Taipei and those people she once knew.
It’s hard to leave your homeland.
Li Murong was not her first love either.
"...
Come to Taipei to watch the rain in winter,
Don't cry in a foreign land.
Come to Taipei to watch the rain in winter,
Maybe I'll meet you.
The streets are deserted but crowded.
There are memories in every corner.
If we meet again, there is no need to escape,
I will eventually pass away.
Heaven is still heaven,
Rain is still rain,
This city is no longer familiar to me!
I'm still me,
You are still you,
Just one more winter!”
Unknowingly, crystal tears fell from the corners of Su Daiwan's eyes, and she weakly leaned into Li Murong's arms.
Li Murong hugged his wife and stared at Lu Chen with a rather unkind look.
This kid, did he do this on purpose?
Fortunately, Lu Chen sang it once and didn't repeat it again.
Snap! Snap!
Su Daiwan straightened up, wiped the tears from her face, and clapped her palms with a smile.
Li Mubai also clapped along. He didn't have the same feelings as Su Daiwan, but simply thought the song was good.
As for why his sister-in-law shed tears, Li Bai would not think about it.
That's the big brother's job!
Lu Chen stood up and said, "Sister-in-law, I'm really sorry, this song is not very suitable."
He just had something in his mind, so he suddenly thought of this song, and took it out without thinking too much.
Now that I think about it, it feels a bit inappropriate.
"No no!"
Su Daiwan said without hesitation: "This song is very good, very good, I like it."
She looked at her husband and said coquettishly: "You must not be unhappy. I have thought about it. I want to release another album."
Li Mubai supported: "Sister-in-law is mighty!"
Li Murong couldn't help but glare at Lu Chen, the culprit, and said with a wry smile: "As long as you like it."
Li Murong knew that Su Daiwan was actually very lonely following him. She did not have any relatives or friends in the mainland, and her sister was even more lonely after she went abroad. He was often busy with work and entertainment, and did not have much time to accompany her.
There is only one Su Daiwan and he has three wives.
The most important thing is that the two of them have been together for so long without having children.
The guilt in her heart made Li Murong fade away from her resentment towards Lu Chen and agreed to her request without hesitation.
Su Daiwan said happily: "After the album is released, I will hold another concert or fan meeting. I wonder how many people still remember me now? Lu Chen, please help me write two more songs!"
Lu Chen couldn't help but look at Li Murong.
It seems like it’s a big deal!
Su Daiwan hugged her husband's arm hard and said with a smile: "You promised me not to interfere in my affairs. I'm almost bored at home, so let's just look for a job? Okay?"
The tears on her face were not dry, but her smile was as gorgeous as a spring flower and had a unique charm.
Li Murong sighed: "Can I say no?"
Su Daiwan shook her head: "No!"
Li Murong nodded.
Li Mubai is afraid that the world will not be in chaos: "Sister-in-law, if you release an album and hold a concert, I will bring all my friends to support you!"
Lu Chen felt like opening Pandora's box, and said quickly: "It's getting late, brother Li, sister-in-law, I'll go back first."
Su Daiwan reminded: "Don't forget to write a song for me!"
Lu Chen coughed twice and said, "Well, I'll write it down and let Mu Bai give it to you."
He winked at Li Mubai repeatedly.
Li Mubai was finally not too stupid, and immediately said: "Sister-in-law, don't worry, I'm responsible for supervising Brother Chen's songwriting, and I'll take him back. It's not easy to get a taxi here."
Li Murong waved his hand: "Go, go!"
He was getting a little annoyed looking at these two guys!
Lu Chen felt relieved and hurriedly left with Li Mubai.
Su Daiwan and Li Murong sent him to the door.
After Li Mubai drove Lu Chen away, Su Daiwan asked Li Murong: "How do you feel about Lu Chen?"
Li Murong said angrily: "Not very good!"
Su Daiwan was surprised at first, and then laughed so hard: "Aren't you jealous?"
Li Murong remained calm and silent.
Su Daiwan was not afraid because she knew her husband very well and knew that Li Murong was pretending on purpose.
She smiled and said: "What do you think I will introduce him to Xiaoqian?"
Li Murong was stunned and said, "Do you want to introduce Lu Chen to Chen Qian?"
Su Daiwan was a little unhappy: "What's your expression? Isn't my sister bad? Xiaoqian is so beautiful, but she just loves to play. Lu Chen is tall, handsome, talented, rare, and very steady and sensible. He should be able to control her."
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Chen Qian is Su Daiwan's biological sister, but Su Daiwan takes her father's surname, while her younger sister takes her mother's surname.
Li Murong couldn't laugh or cry, he would never understand why women always love to be matchmakers for others.
But introducing Lu Chen to Chen Qian sounds interesting!
He couldn't help but touch his chin and said, "Okay, I'll listen to you, I'm afraid Chen Qian won't like Lu Chen."
Su Daiwan said confidently: "She will listen to me."
Li Murong shook his head secretly. He suddenly bent down and picked up Su Daiwan and said, "Stop talking about them, let's go do our own thing and stay here tonight!"
Su Daiwan chuckled, her eyes as soft as water, and there seemed to be a charming smell in the air.
At this moment, Lu Chen didn't know that he was being remembered.
He was riding Li Mubai's sports car on the Second Ring Road.
Li Mubai said while driving: "Brother Chen, you have to help me with the website. Brother is going to cut off my pocket money. I can't survive this day!"
Lu Chen thought for a while and said, "If you can get a protection certificate, the crowdfunding website has a lot to offer. In fact, you don't need to manage it yourself. At worst, you can hire a professional manager. You just need to promote business."
In any business, early-stage personal relationships are very important. For the early-stage expansion of a crowdfunding network, as long as you can attract a few powerful big customers and get your brand out on track, the rest of the business will be easy to do.
"Promoting business?"
Li Mubai immediately felt relieved: "That's easy, I still have a lot of friends in the capital."
He knew that connections could make money, but he had never thought of making money through connections before.
Lu Chen said with a smile: "We have already made our first business. My album will be available for sale on Feixun Music in a few days. I want to start a crowdfunding campaign for the record at the same time, hoping to get a good start!"
After preparing for such a long time, the real test moment is about to arrive!——
Note: "Coming to Taipei to Watch the Rain in Winter" Lyricist: Li Ziheng/Wu Ruoquan/Composer: Jin Tiezhang
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