sbdcsierra Chapter 1627 Performance (Supplement)
Chapter 1627 Performance (Supplement)
Chapter 1627 Performance (Supplement)
When Ye's mother heard that the father and son were vying to come back, and that Ye Yaodong had even complained, she rolled her eyes.
"What do you mean by 'President Ye'? You forget who you are as soon as you step outside."
The old lady asked curiously, "If you call him 'Dad,' what do you call Dongzi?"
"Boss."
Which one is bigger?
This stumped Ye's mother. She hesitated for a moment, "Then it should be the boss, right? Otherwise, why call him the boss? We don't know what President Ye does, so let's just call him something nice."
The old lady was relieved. "That's good."
Did Dongzi say when he'd be home?
"He only said that he would leave tomorrow night and it would take two or three days. He would come back naturally when he arrived, so there was no need to prepare anything special for him."
"Oh, did they say how many days you'd be staying?"
"I don't know about that. Let's talk about it when we get back. Our house is being built there, so we can stay a few more days and keep an eye on it."
"That's rare. I've hardly ever made a phone call in the last two months. I didn't expect to be able to come back now."
"He's still the third son, acting like he's President Ye all day long, but he doesn't help at all." The old lady started her rant, muttering and complaining for a long time.
Ye Yaodong felt refreshed and energetic the next day as he prepared to go home.
He hasn't been managing the factory much lately. He just came back from the sea and doesn't need to take over anything. Just leave it as it is, let his father look after it. He only needs to arrange the goods to be transported back today, and he'll go back with them.
On this trip back, he also plans to visit Vancouver to sell his shares in the lighter factory.
Fang Jingfu called home two months ago to inform them, and Lin Xiuqing also relayed the message. However, he was at sea at the time and couldn't spare the time. Now he's back to handle it.
There's also a bluefin tuna I need to take back with me.
He would start processing and reviewing orders early in the morning, and when the fresh seafood boats returned in the afternoon, he would start arranging for the goods to be moved.
It was pitch black at night, but he had already arranged all the goods and set off.
The factory is now well-staffed, and the number of management personnel has increased, so he basically doesn't have much to do.
The sea breeze at the end of May was warm and slightly salty, carrying a damp moisture. The fish lights on the dock at night, like twinkling stars, drifted further and further away from him.
The cargo ship had a helmsman and sailors, about 10 people in total, but he also brought 10 people with him. He needed manpower for the delivery and also wanted to let everyone come back to visit their families.
The entire ship was filled with his cargo, and there was no need to stop at other ports. As he requested, they headed straight for their destination.
It took almost three days to arrive. The cargo ship was a bit old, and its performance and horsepower were somewhat lacking. I don't know where Linji got so many dilapidated ships, but it's fine for transportation as long as it can move.
Ye Yaodong arrived home just in time for Children's Day, but by the time he finished dealing with the goods it was already evening. Ye Chengyang and Ye Xiaoxi were extremely disappointed, as they had thought their father would be able to come to the school to watch their performance.
When he arrived home, both of them hung their heads in dejection, looking unhappy, showing no joy at seeing their father.
Although they ran over to greet them, they kept their mouths tightly shut. Only Ye Chenghu chattered excitedly. As they walked home, the two of them kicked stones under their feet, clearly showing that they were having a little tantrum.
"What's wrong with you two? I'm back, and you're not happy? You're all sulking, aren't you welcoming me back?"
Lin Xiuqing said with a smile, "The two of them were calculating the time, thinking that you would be back by yesterday at the latest, and that you could catch their Children's Day performance today. They had been looking forward to it for a long time, but who knew that you would not be here."
"I came back at noon, but I was busy unloading and delivering goods. I was so busy that it was dark by the time I got back. I haven't even had time to eat all day."
Ye Yaodong put his arm around their shoulders and patted their heads as he explained.
"I've been busy, you didn't tell me earlier. You only told me when you called a couple of days ago, and I rushed back in a hurry. Look, today isn't even over yet, it's June 1st tonight."
Ye Chengyang lowered his head, kicking pebbles as he walked, as usual. "We wanted to call you to tell you, but you didn't answer. It's such a rare Children's Day performance at school; we've never had one before..."
"When we get home, you guys can perform for me again. If you do well, there will be a reward."
Ye Xiaoxi retorted, "That's different. There are many people performing at school, and there's a stage..."
"Just let me know next time you want to perform, and I'll make sure to schedule time in advance, okay? How about I go to the city tomorrow and buy two cakes to make it up to you?"
"What? It was clearly a birthday cake for me, but you said it was compensation for Children's Day! I already promised it, how did it become compensation for Children's Day? It's not the same. Birthday and Children's Day are two different things."
When Ye Xiaoxi is angry, she doesn't express herself logically and says whatever comes to mind, but Ye Yaodong still understands what she means.
"Okay, okay, these are two different kinds of compensation. How about I bring you to the city as compensation? Then I'll take you to buy a cake, alright? So, does that count as two compensations?"
Ye Chengyang remained silent, feeling listless.
Ye Xiaoxi, being small, was comforted and nodded, "Okay."
Ye Chenghu quickly said, "Dad, I want to go too!"
"Okay, let's all go."
Lin Xiuqing walked beside her and said with a smile, "Can you manage to take care of three people all by yourself?"
“They’re all so grown up, what can’t they take care of? Your son is already taller than you.”
Ye Chenghu straightened his back. "That's right! Take me with you, I can help keep an eye on them."
A group of people surrounded Ye Yaodong as they happily returned home.
Ye Chengyang remained depressed.
Ye Yaodong looked down at him, "What's wrong? Still unhappy? I promise I'll do better next time, okay? The main problem is you didn't tell me beforehand, and I was in a rush to get back this time."
"How about this? You perform what you did, and I'll reward you afterwards! You can have any gift you want!"
Ye Chengyang looked up and said, "Then when summer vacation starts, you can pick me up and take me to your place!"
"no problem."
He was delighted. "I'm performing a chorus, let me sing one for you."
Ye Yaodong: "..."
He thought it was some kind of big chorus performance, and they insisted on making him watch it.
"The five-star red flag flutters in the wind—the song of victory is so resounding..."
Ye Chengyang sang, and the other two joined in.
After he finished singing, he applauded enthusiastically.
"Great, you sang very well!" He turned to Ye Xiaoxi and asked, "And you, what did you perform today? Did you sing in the chorus too?"
"No, that's not it! I was performing on the erhu, and I'm really good at it!"
"Really? You've already graduated and are performing on stage?"
"of course!"
"Dad, don't let her play. You're back, and we're so happy. Don't let her play the erhu," Ye Chenghu quickly stopped her.
"What?"
"Hmph, I play it really well, don't bother me, I'll give Dad a performance." Ye Xiaoxi had already picked up her erhu and was excitedly preparing to perform.
Ye Chengyang gestured for her to go ahead, "Alright, then go ahead and do it, Dad. You'll know once she's finished."
Ye Yaodong looked at his family members shaking their heads with expressions that seemed to have nothing to say, and he became somewhat curious.
"Alright, then play one for me and let me hear if I've wasted these past two years of learning. I've never heard you play the erhu before."
He was genuinely curious, as he had never heard her play the erhu during his visits back home.
Ye Xiaoxi sat in the armchair; even the upright neck of the violin was taller than her.
"Father, I'm playing 'Moon Reflected in the Second Spring'!"
After she finished speaking, she carefully placed the bow, which looked like a small stick, on the thickest outer string.
Then she took a deep breath, her small chest puffed out, her small shoulders perhaps shrugged nervously, and her eyes were focused intently on the point where the strings and bow hair made contact.
Immediately afterwards, she pushed her wrist, with the bow, very slowly and steadily, and the music started instantly.
Her little brows furrowed involuntarily, her little mouth was pursed tightly, and the corners of her mouth turned down slightly.
She looked a little aggrieved and sad, her little face tense. As she was pulled back and forth, her whole little body swayed gently to the music, and the expression on her face made it seem like she was about to cry.
The more Ye Yaodong listened, the more familiar the tune seemed.
Ye Chenghu whispered, "Dad, doesn't this tune sound a little familiar?"
He nodded.
"Then think again, where have you heard of it before?"
Ye Yaodong frowned. This piece of music was rather sad. Many notes were drawn out like noodles, making it feel like you were about to run out of breath. It was particularly depressing.
Sometimes a sound suddenly comes out, short and heavy, like being punched hard in the chest, so painful that you can't speak.
He was trembling slightly, as if he was sobbing and gasping for breath.
"Holy crap... isn't this the tune played at funerals?"
Ye Xiaoxi was suddenly interrupted, and she pursed her lips and glared at him with some dissatisfaction.
"Dad, I haven't finished playing yet, don't interrupt me, don't make a fuss!"
"No, no, no, stop playing. I'll give you whatever you want, just stop playing."
"How come you're just like them! Damn it, I played so much better!"
"No, this is the piece your master taught you to play?"
"Yes, he said that if I learned this, I would have learned the erhu. This piece only has regular string pressing, without any difficult finger movements, and the rhythm is slow. He told me to learn this first. I finally managed to memorize it and I'm very skilled at playing it now."
Ye Yaodong couldn't help but rub his forehead, "Alright, alright, that's enough, you've played it enough."
"Don't discriminate, this is music!"
"I know it's music. You played it very well, it was great, that's good, that's all for now. Next time, play something more cheerful."
"No, my teacher said that most erhu are tuned like this."
"Why don't you switch to another subject?"
"No, I want to learn first. I haven't learned it yet."
Ye Yaodong was already feeling a bit down. The music, which sounded like ramen noodles, was really unpleasant to listen to, and he was almost out of breath.
Lin Xiuqing said, "Stop fooling around. If you want to learn, then learn. Don't play it at home; it's bad luck."
Ye Xiaoxi pouted and put her erhu away.
The old lady sighed, "Why bother learning the erhu? It's really unpleasant to listen to."
Now Ye Yaodong finally understood why he had never heard Ye Xiaoxi play the erhu at home.
It is really……
That's really bad luck.
P.S.: This is a belated update. It's a leap June, and today is my birthday again! Two birthdays this year!