Not many people could come to the impromptu gathering, and most of them were from the county town. In addition, there were few entertainment activities in the small border counties, so more than ten people just had a meal at the restaurant.
When they first met Ruan Xiaoxiao, several classmates were surprised. But they were not particularly surprised by the Audi driven by Lu Yan.
After all, young people are more receptive to new things. "Beauty in the World Is Connected with You" has been popular for more than half a year. Lu Yan's parents were belatedly aware of it, but most of his classmates knew about it.
In addition, I didn’t quite understand the difference between online singers and traditional mainstream singers, so I thought Lu Yan would reach the pinnacle of his life all at once!
Several boys were surprised why they didn't get a new car. Lu Yan didn't explain, but smiled and said that he could drive whatever he had now!
After dinner, everyone went to the karaoke street to sing.
The development of the entertainment economy in the county is seriously lagging behind compared with other places. In the context of the vigorous development and construction of KTV and cinemas, the entertainment here is still dominated by karaoke halls, video halls and billiards halls.
Driving along the karaoke street in the county town, looking at the neon signs on both sides, it really feels a bit retro.
Most of these karaoke halls are very small, a bungalow of thirty or forty square meters, and there is a hall when you enter the room. You can play songs on DVDs and sing along. The number of customers that can be received is limited, so Lu Yan and his classmates have to get out of the car and join the family.
Knock on the door and go in.
Among the group, the male classmates were Xie Daqiang, Yu Changshu, Chen Chen, Gao Honggang, and Zhang Yang. The five boys drove two cars.
Gao Jingwen, Yang Zheng, and Xu Dan were all crowded in the back seat of Lu Yan's car.
"That room is okay!" Seeing Xie Daqiang standing at the door and waving fiercely, Lu Yan said, parked the car and led the four girls in.
The karaoke hall is very simple, with old tiles on the floor and some tables and chairs around it. It costs twelve yuan per person for three hours.
Lu Yan paid the money and bought some beer, drinks, and melon seeds in the store, then sat aside and listened to his classmates show off their singing skills.
Xie Daqiang was leaning against Lu Yan, eating melon seeds and having fun. Lu Yan asked him how his college life was, and Xie Daqiang laughed and said, "What can I do? I just mess around and read novels every day. I can't compare with you!"
"You haven't thought about what you will do in the future?"
"Hey, I'm worried. We said it was three years, but in fact, everyone who graduated in the second year was kicked out. Then the tuition for the third year must not be less, and the diploma will not be given if you don't hand it in. Do you think this school is a dog?
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Lu Yan nodded slightly. His college life in his previous life was more positive than Xie Daqiang's, but not much better. Besides, it was hard to say anything since they were not close to each other.
"Hey, Brother Yan, you've already become a singer, you can't just sit here, go up and sing!"
Zhang Yang went to a first-level college and was initially a little sluggish in the class, but after the college entrance examination, he became more active during class activities.
Lu Yan was not polite and picked up the phone and went over to request a song. Gao Jingwen happened to be sitting next to the DVD. She smiled slightly and said, "Look at it for you. There is no song of yours. What do you want to sing?"
"Pick one for me, either by Jacky Cheung or Eason Chan!" Lu Yan is not very interested in singing now. Unlike before, entering a ktv would not be complete without singing a few Eason Chan songs.
Gao Jingwen helped him order the song "Blessings", and Ruan Xiaoxiao, who was holding the song, sang along with her.
Everyone just sang and drank, and by about eleven o'clock, most of them were a little wilted.
Seeing that everyone couldn't sing, Zhang Yang went up and played a dance song. At the same time, he asked the female owner of the store to turn on the rotating spherical laser light, jump into the ground and shout, "Come on and dance!"
Several boys came up and danced without any rules. The girls were also inspired by the atmosphere. Gao Jingwen pulled Ruan Xiaoxiao and said, go over and dance and have fun!
"Ah, I'm not a very good dancer!" Ruan Xiaoxiao said modestly as a habit, but when she walked over and danced a few times, she could tell that she was someone who had put in the hard work.
Everyone soon stopped jumping and gathered around to look at Ruan Xiaoxiao.
Although the latter often dances at various evening shows, he is still not used to being watched so closely by his high school classmates. He stopped and covered his mouth with his hands and chuckled: "I'm just dancing blindly, don't look at me!"
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Xu Dan shook his head slightly and sighed, "We are just jumping around, okay?"
By this time, everyone was a little tired. Xie Daqiang suggested staying in an Internet cafe. Zhang Yang suggested finding a hotel and opening a few rooms. Those who were willing to play cards could stay up all night, and those who were tired could sleep in another room.
Several boys applauded, but the three girls who lived in the county were hesitant.
It was Gao Jingwen who spoke up and said with a smile: "Before I came out, I told my mother that if I go back tonight and she won't be home after twelve o'clock, it's time for her to come out and look for her!"
After hearing this, Yang Zheng and Xu Dan also said they wanted to go home.
Finally, several boys went to the Internet cafe.
On Lu Yan's side, Ruan Xiaoxiao, who had not drank, drove the three girls.
In fact, due to Lu Yan's physical condition, even though he was in good spirits even after drinking, he still allowed Ruan Xiaoxiao to drive while he sat in the passenger seat.
By this point in the game, the three girls were all a bit tired and had nothing to say all the way.
While driving back, Ruan Xiaoxiao asked with a smile: "Are all the female classmates here today interesting to you?"
Lu Yan smiled, "Even if it is interesting, there is no story. Otherwise, if I brought you here today, it would not be so peaceful, but all kinds of accidents!"
Ruan Xiaoxiao said: "Okay, I believe you!"
The two of them did not go to the Internet cafe to find Zhang Yang and others, but found a decent hotel to stay.
It’s the twelfth lunar month of winter and it’s freezing cold. What’s there to do in an Internet cafe?
Afterwards, the two of them had breakfast, drove around the county town, and found that there was really nothing to see.
Seeing Ruan Xiaoxiao's low interest, Lu Yan thought for a moment and said, "How about we go to Mohe to watch the aurora?"
Ruan Xiaoxiao clapped her hands and laughed, "Okay, okay! I've been to Qiongzhou, then to Mohe, and I've been to the south and north of the motherland! You have to accompany me to the east and west!"
Lu Yan smiled: "You can go to the far west and have a look, but the east end is not interesting!"
Ruan Xiaoxiao asked: "Have you been there?"
Lu Yan shook his head, "It's very close, a hundred and eighty kilometers away, I've heard of it!"
Then the two of them immediately discovered that the place where Lu Yan's family was located was nearly a thousand kilometers away from Mohe, which was farther than back to the provincial capital.
"How about picking up your parents? Let's go to the provincial capital to celebrate the New Year?" Ruan Xiaoxiao said timidly.
Lu Yan thought about it and felt that this was a good idea. Even if he didn't go to the provincial capital, he could go to Sanjiang City.
Anyway, we can’t let our parents plant anymore. Those who have never done farm work don’t know. It was really tiring when large machinery was not widely used.
His parents are not like the protagonists of other novels. They go to some relatively leisure classes. The protagonist makes a lot of money and can hide it from his parents with peace of mind.
Lu Yan, this is different. The bull market is about to peak, but we can’t let our parents suffer anymore!
After thinking for a while, he said: "It's late today. Let's stay one night in the county town and tell them when we go home tomorrow! Let's stop pretending and let's show our cards!"