Zhou Rui asked Song Bin to follow him as they walked and talked.
Zhou Rui said, "You said you have a computer? What kind?"
Song Bin wanted to help Zhou Rui very much, so he immediately said enthusiastically,
"A desktop computer and a laptop, both with good configurations. Zhou Rui, have you written a song and need an arrangement? You are amazing! When I was browsing the forum some time ago, I heard that they all used software to arrange music, it seemed to be called 'Cool Bass'. I can help you download it! My home internet speed is very fast!"
Although he is a silent bully in class, this guy seems to be very good at using computers.
In fact, it's not surprising. If people feel depressed in school, they subconsciously seek other areas to obtain happiness. You could say that he is escaping from reality, or you could say that he is an otaku, but it is undeniable that in this era, he is better at "playing computers" than most of his peers.
It's not about playing games. In fact, Song Bin even knows some simple programming.
Of course, judging from various bits of information, Song Bin's family must be very wealthy to support him with such a talent.
In his previous life, Zhou Rui and Song Bin were not familiar with each other. After graduation, this bullied victim completely disappeared from his classmates' sight and never attended any class reunions. Therefore, Zhou Rui did not know much about Song Bin's family situation.
But it doesn't matter. Song Bin has a computer, which is exactly what Zhou Rui needs urgently.
Zhou Rui said that his task today was to make a scanned copy and might borrow Song Bin's computer later.
Song Bin said directly, "Why don't you just come to my house? My dad has a scanner in his office, and he doesn't come back often."
Zhou Rui thought about it and shook his head, "Forget it, it's too late today. It's not difficult to find a printing shop. Let's see how it goes this weekend."
The three of them walked together for two streets, then Song Bin arrived at his separate place and turned onto another road.
Afterwards, Zhou Rui took Li Wenqian to a printing shop, scanned her ID card, music score, and other information, then unboxed the "N97", inserted the card (Li Wenqian's card), logged into the copyright registration website, submitted the application, and sent an email.
Internet interactions these days are different from those in later generations. Almost everything revolves around email addresses rather than mobile phone numbers.
From company affairs to communication with netizens and registration of various accounts, email is an indispensable thing. Zhou Rui had also registered a free email address before, which came in handy at this time.
Copyright registration also costs a whopping 200 yuan, which emptied Zhou Rui's entire bank card balance.
That was the savings from his New Year's money over the years.
From today on, he was a poor guy.
When Zhou Rui sent the email, Li Wenqian still felt a sense of unreality.
Watching Zhou Rui close the flip cover of his N97 with a crisp sound, Li Wenqian murmured,
"This song has been released just like that? I haven't even heard you sing it yet."
This girl had checked it over and over again, countless times, and just wanted to know if she was dreaming.
Zhou Rui said, "It's not published, but copyright registered."
"Zhou Rui, can you sing for me?"
Zhou Rui kept shaking his head as he walked, "On the street? Singing a cappella? How embarrassing!"
How embarrassing!
"Please! Just sing for me, otherwise I won't be able to sleep all night."
Li Wenqian shook Zhou Rui's sleeve in a childish voice.
Zhou Rui couldn't bear it any longer and could only cover his face and say, "Okay, okay, I'm scared of you!"
Seeing that there was no one around, Zhou Rui suppressed his embarrassment and cleared his throat,
"I wish to become a star~"
Zhou Rui sang the first sentence softly.
His natural voice is not very outstanding, and even a little immature, but he has the term "absolute musicality," and his greatest characteristic when singing a cappella is accuracy.
Extremely accurate.
The length of breath, articulation, and pitch—top tuners could not find any flaws in the melody, only the technique was a little immature.
Just one sentence and Li Wenqian was stunned.
It sounds so good.
After two short English lyrics, when the chorus came, Li Wenqian finally understood why this song is called "Starry Sea."
"Go through the crowd~ Don't stop
while you still have expectations
Will our love
Will be blown to the sea by the wind
Never come back
every time you come to me
Tell me about the sea of stars."
After singing the first chorus, Zhou Rui stopped singing decisively. An old man on an electric scooter just passed by and kept turning his head to look at him. He almost couldn't hold it in.
Singing a cappella on the street tests not your skills but your nerve.
Zhou Rui's singing suddenly stopped.
Li Wenqian's eyes were already full of stars!
"Zhou Rui! You are a genius! You will definitely become a big star in the future! You will become a singer-songwriter like Jie Lun!"
Zhou Rui felt his face burning, "Keep a low profile, I am not worthy to compare with him."
Li Wenqian felt her whole body trembling with excitement.
The person who spent every day together suddenly started writing songs, and the songs were so beautiful and touching. Zhou Rui's behavior opened a door in Li Wenqian's heart.
This door is called music.
She started to be interested in music!
In her previous life, Li Wenqian discovered her talent when she accidentally participated in the "Top Ten Campus Singers Competition."
In this life, this door was pushed open by Zhou Rui himself. Behind the heavy door was a little girl who shone like a treasure and had a terrifying talent.
Looking at Li Wenqian, who was jumping up and down with excitement, Zhou Rui also felt happy for some reason.
The awkwardness of singing a cappella on the street gradually faded away.
He missed many things in his previous life, but the one he regretted most was his many years of friendship with Li Wenqian.
As far as he could remember, he had never made this girl so excited and happy.
He was not strange.
Although they grew up together in an ordinary and warm way, their past selves never left any vivid traces in Li Wenqian's life.
If you are not shining enough, if you cannot be a light in someone else's memory, what reason do you have to ask that the other person will never forget you in their life?
At this moment, Zhou Rui was shining in Li Wenqian's eyes.
Zhou Rui habitually "rua" the mushroom again and lifted up her thick bangs.
Li Wenqian's delicate facial features and bright eyes were revealed.
This girl is obviously a beauty who is no less beautiful than anyone else, but her mushroom head hides too much of her beauty.
The seal is very good. Let's keep it like this for now.
At least for now, it's good enough that only I know it.
Li Wenqian had long been accustomed to Zhou Rui "rubbing" her little mushroom, and was still immersed in excitement until she heard Zhou Rui say,
"This song is more suitable for female vocals. I'll think of a way later. Can you help me record a demo?"
Li Wenqian immediately became nervous and asked anxiously, "Can I do it?"
Zhou Rui comforted her, "Of course you can do it. This song is not difficult, and the lyrics are quite repetitive. The only thing you need to pay attention to is to keep your emotions in place when singing. Of course, the most important thing is that I have confidence in you!"
Li Wenqian asked uncertainly, "Why do you have confidence in me?"
Zhou Rui scratched Li Wenqian's delicate nose and said seriously,
"Because I am the person who has listened to you sing the most times in this world so far."
Zhou Rui had a smile on his face and a doting look in his eyes, which made Li Wenqian feel a little dizzy.
Zhou Rui waved his hand and walked into the light of the street lamp first, as if he were walking into the spotlight of a stage.
"Let's go, your mother is getting anxious."
Li Wenqian took quick steps and caught up with Zhou Rui.
"Coming! Wait for me!"
Walk through the crowd and don't stop.
While you are still young, you still have things to look forward to.
Become a light in other people's memories.