Please, come home and practice the piano

Chapter 1071 331. True evaluation from Sister Youyou
"cheers."

At 9 o'clock in the evening on the 13th, the Egret Room of the Fulin Restaurant was bustling with activity.

The first gathering of the Wei Family Class in 2023 didn’t have any theme, it was just the start of school, and the whole family was having fun together.

But in comparison, the atmosphere today is more relaxed.

Because Lao Wei no longer urges people to drink.

Last year on Teacher's Day, Lao Wei forced several boys to drink a few more glasses.

Actually, it’s not that forced. Lao Wei knows who can drink and who can’t.

For some people who can drink and don't practice the piano well on weekdays, Lao Wei will order some for them at the master's gathering.

Everyone noticed that not only did the old man stop urging people to drink, his words also became much gentler, and even his smile became a little kinder.

Putting down his wine glass, Lao Wei stood up and said, "Have fun by yourselves. Don't stay up too late. I'm going back now."

As soon as Lao Wei finished speaking, everyone stood up. Why did the teacher leave so early today?

"What?" Old Wei looked around and said happily, "Who wants to have a few more drinks with me? Raise your hand so I can see."

"Feng Kai?"

Feng Kai was so scared that he pissed himself: "No, no, teacher."

After saying this, Feng Kai immediately realized that his words were very ambiguous, "No, teacher, that's not what I meant."

Feng Kai, who was confused, picked up the bottle directly, but was stopped by Lao Wei, "Don't be impatient."

As he spoke, Old Wei looked to the other side again, "Xu Dongsheng, do you have to accompany Brother Kai?"

Xu Dongsheng knew that he was indispensable, so he said, "Of course I should," and picked up the bottle of wine.

Seeing that the atmosphere in the private room was becoming tense again, Old Wei smiled sweetly.

When Old Wei laughed, everyone followed suit, except for the two people holding wine bottles who looked confused.

"You two," Lao Wei sighed with a smile, "Okay, okay, put down the bottle and focus on the music for the graduation exam, okay?"

The two lowered their heads in shame.

Lao Wei: "Hold your heads up, it's no big deal. You just don't prepare at all. How can I not let you graduate? It's no big deal if you don't want to practice piano, but you will graduate soon. It's time to think about your future. The same goes for you juniors."

After a pause, he asked, "Who will go to class first tomorrow afternoon, the freshman or the junior?"

Li An: "As usual, the oldest one goes first."

Old Wei laughed: "Okay, I'll listen to you, Senior Brother."

Li An: "Teacher, I will take you and your wife back first."

Lin Youyou followed and said, “I’ll go.”

Lao Wei waved his hand and said, "No one needs to be sent away. You two just stay here and spend more time with your brothers and sisters. They are willing to communicate with you two more."

Haitao: "I'll go."

At this time, Li An looked at Ma Fei and called out.

Ma Fei responded by picking up the clothes on the backrest, "Senior brothers and sisters, you guys sit down, I'll take the teacher and his wife off."

Lao Wei: "Yes, Ma Fei will take us away, and the rest of you can continue."

Liang Huilan: "Drink less and don't go back too late."

Li An: "Don't worry, Master's wife, I'll send them back after this is over."

"goodbye teacher!"

"Goodbye, Master's Wife!"

After Lao Wei and Liang Huilan left, the atmosphere in the private room did not become much more relaxed.

It’s because of the teacher’s last few words.

Freshmen and sophomores did not feel deeply touched, but juniors and seniors felt upset after hearing what Lao Wei said.

It would be better to be scolded by the teacher.

Seeing that no one said anything, Li An smiled and said, "You still have to be the teacher. I can still punish you in a different way."

Everyone laughed, and the atmosphere at the dinner table finally became more lively.

"But then again, the teacher is going to retire soon. He's really an old man now. I'll try to save him some trouble in the future."

Everyone nodded.

As he spoke, Li Anba filled his wine glass.

"Come on, let's raise another glass. Those who want to drink can drink, and those who don't want to drink can have drinks. Shi Qi, don't open the wine. Everyone, bring up the ones you've opened and share them. That's all for today. Let's talk more. Ji Yang, go get two more bottles of drinks."

Everyone raised their glasses again.

Now, Li An is the undisputed number one senior brother in the eyes of everyone in the Wei family.

When the teacher is not here, the eldest brother becomes the teacher.

However, Ang Lee did not talk alone. On the contrary, compared with the first half, Ang Lee hardly talked about any topics in the second half, and mostly chatted with his junior fellow students.

In Ang Lee's opinion, the significance of the master's gathering is not to brag, nor to compete in drinking.

The reason why a master's school is called a master's school is that it is also another form of small family.

Although many so-called schools of thought have changed, Ang Lee is clear about Teacher Wei's original intention.

He also wants to pass on Teacher Wei's sincere original intention.

Brothers and sisters sit together and talk about life and study. The older ones listen to the younger ones talk about school stories, and the younger ones listen to the older ones talk about social experiences. They share their happiness and unhappiness with each other and enhance their feelings for each other.

Perhaps with the retirement of Mr. Wei, the size of the Wei Family Class will come to an end, but Ang Lee hopes that everyone in the Wei Family Class can get better and better.

"Sister."

Finally, Li An toasted Jia Mingyu alone. To be honest, Jia Mingyu has contributed the most to his master in recent years.

After Li An finished his toast, Lin Youyou also toasted Jia Mingyu.

"Sister."

Finally, all the members of the Wei family present toasted Jia Mingyu.

Jia Mingyu finished his last glass of wine and looked at Li An, "Let's stop here, the dormitory is about to close."

Li An: "Listen to Senior Sister."

The party ended at a quarter past ten.

The graduates were sent back to their dormitories by current students, and then they walked around the school and reminisced about the past.

Before parting, everyone sent their blessings to Lin Youyou, and Lin Youyou will set off back to Salzburg the day after tomorrow.

It was the familiar scene from last year. Outside the school gate, Jia Mingyu and Lin Youyou hugged each other again.

"Be sure to be safe outside."

"Don't worry, senior sister."

"Then you guys chat for a while, we're leaving first."

Everyone waved goodbye, and only Haitao, Li An and Lin Youyou were left at the school gate.

Haitao called a designated driver, "Sister You will take you there first."

Lin Youyou: "Thank you, I'll go back by myself."

Haitao knew Lin Youyou's character, so he didn't ask any more questions and looked at Li An: "Brother, come with me."

Li An: "Don't worry about me."

Hai Tao nodded when he saw this, "Sister You, have a safe journey! I look forward to your early return!"

Lin Youyou: "Can I see your girlfriend next time I come back?"

Hai Tao bared his teeth: "It's a must! You hold on tight too!"

Lin Youyou smiled: "Strive for it"

Haitao waved and got into the car.

A gust of evening breeze blew by, and Li An sighed, "Don't tell me, I really don't know which one is suitable for you."

Lin Youyou: "Is it embarrassing?"

Li An turned his head and said, "What's so embarrassing about this? Tell me about it."

Lin Youyou: "It's okay as long as it's not like you."

Li An: "What's wrong with me?"

Lin Youyou: “Stingy.”

Li An: "I am stingy? Who of us is stingy?"

Lin Youyou: “Two different things.”

Li An: "It's just one thing. Let's talk about it slowly. It's not like we can't discuss it."

Lin Youyou: "Not only is he stingy, he's also hypocritical."

Li An: “You!”

Lin Youyou: "Why, you got poked and you can't stand it?" Li An tensed for a moment and then relaxed his mouth, smiling helplessly, "I'll listen to you, you have the final say."

Lin Youyou: "Look, there are only a few things on my mind."

Li An: "Well, let me put it this way. Although I am anxious, it is just like that. If you can't get it working, I still have my own way. Is that ok?"

Lin Youyou: "Much more honest."

Li Anle: "Let's go, have some pig's trotter soup."

Lin Youyou: "I'll treat you."

Lee Ang: "Each pays for his own."

Lin Youyou: "Are you stingy?"

Li An: "I never realized you were such a good talker."

Lin Youyou: "Not as good as you."

The Laoma Pig's Trotter Restaurant at the school gate has been open for many years. Lin Youyou has been eating here since she started learning piano with Lao Wei.

The stew was not only tender but also had a light sweetness, which Lin Youyou liked.

The two of them chatted with table after table of people about their college days.

Looking back, graduation seems like it was just yesterday, but we have all walked a long way along our own paths.

"It's remarkable, really."

Listening to Lin Youyou talk about her work and life abroad over the past year, Ang Lee was sincerely impressed.

"Thank you."

Lin Youyou did not make any comments about Li Ang. The most sincere blessing between friends is to hope that you live a good life.

In a blink of an eye, it was almost twelve o'clock, and Lin Youyou looked at the time.

"Has the wedding date been set?"

"No, the person is not there, but the courtesy is high."

"We'll see what happens then. Let me know in advance when we set a date. Let's go."

"Walk."

Li An stood up and took out his mobile phone. Lin Youyou directly scanned the QR code on the table and paid for two bowls of pig's trotters.

"Then I'll treat you next time." The two left the hoof flower shop, and Li An raised his hand to call a taxi, "I'll take you first."

Lin Youyou didn't hesitate and got into the car directly. "You should go back quickly too. Che Lin is home alone."

Li An nodded: "Have a safe journey."

Lin Youyou nodded and then closed the car door.

Watching the taxi go away, Li An smiled. He originally wanted to get in the car as well, intending to send Lin Youyou off first and then go back to Yunkaiyuan.

I took out my phone and called a ride-hailing car.
On the way home, Li An was texting with Chen Xuan while thinking about Lin Youyou's words.

Stingy and hypocritical, he believed that Lin Youyou's evaluation of him was sincere.

Lin Youyou is this kind of person. She either doesn't say anything, but once she opens her mouth, she won't be false.

There is nothing that Ang Lee cannot accept about such evaluation. How many people are truly generous? How many people live without any hypocrisy?

Everyone has their own pursuits. Ang Lee admires Lin Youyou's personality, but when he examines himself, he dares to say that he has a clear conscience.

Li An was actually quite curious about what kind of partner Lin Youyou would find in the future.

With Lin Youyou's vision, I'm afraid ordinary mortals would not be worth her attention.

Wait for it first.

Come on, old classmates, may you have success in both your career and love soon.

Teacher Xiaomi: Let’s just use this solution. I’m tired.
Ang Lee replied directly: OK!

Yesterday afternoon, Ang Lee and Huang Guohua met again in 2201. This time, after the two of them finished chatting, Huang Guohua came up with a design plan on the spot.

It is still de-living room-like, but this time the design of connecting the living room to the balcony to create a minimalist stage shape was abandoned, and a multi-functional living room area was simply created.

Huang Guohua’s first design was indeed gorgeous, but Li An thought that home is ultimately for living.

Imagine the future life scene. After two people finish their work on the stage, they return home and look at the stage-shaped living room. How will it feel?
Do I need to continue working overtime?
Just like now, having a study room with two upright pianos is enough, but don’t go for a stage-style living room design.

By giving up the stage design, there will be enough space in the living room for other designs.

What Xiaomi wanted, a balcony leisure area where she could lie down and look at the night sky, and what Ang Lee wanted, an entire wall of bookshelves, can both be easily realized.

Of course, it all comes down to the house not being big enough.

If we change to a large duplex upstairs, we can accommodate all our ideas.

Keep going! -
Twenty minutes later, as soon as Li An entered the house, he heard rustling sounds coming from the kitchen.

He thought it was Ba Wan who had gone into the kitchen to do something bad again, because Ba Wan did not greet him at the door.

Then I heard a voice saying "Teacher!" Xiaoche came out of the kitchen carrying a bowl of noodles.

"I thought you were asleep. Are you hungry?" Li An took off his coat and went to the restaurant.

"Teacher, are you still eating?" Xiaoche didn't eat in the afternoon.

"You eat, I'll keep you company." Li An couldn't eat another bite.

Seeing Xiaoche wolfing down the food, Li Ang opened the backstage and took a look. It turned out that he had returned from evening study and went straight to practice the piano.

"What did you practice tonight?"

Xiao Che had no intention of hiding it from the teacher, so he smiled and said, "Teacher, guess."

Li An frowned. Since Xiao Che asked this, it was definitely not something that could be guessed casually.

In the past two days, while observing Xiaoche practicing the piano, he made a new discovery: what Xiaoche played sounded different from what he played during the video recording period.

Xiaoche seemed to consciously start working on long sentences.

First of all this is not a bad thing.

When a performer begins to focus on the long phrases in a work, it means that the performer has a new understanding of musical language.

In the process of understanding, it is not a big deal if there is a little deviation. The key is to dare to experience and try. This process is the most important.

Especially for children like Xiaoche.

So Li An wanted to observe for a while to see if the car could give everyone a surprise before the finals.

So--

What was this girl practicing secretly today? She looked so mysterious.

Li An casually said, "740, the first one."

Xiaoche was shocked! Instantly, the words Wang Xiaohu had said to everyone countless times appeared in his mind, "The teacher really installed a surveillance camera on me!"

It’s true!
"Ah ha?" Li An was stunned when he saw Xiao Che's expression, then he burped and said, "You guessed it right."

Xiaoche nodded wildly: "Teacher, how did you guess that?"

Li An didn't expect that his casual remark was actually correct, but he was not without basis, and smiled mysteriously: "Guess."

Xiaoche bared his teeth: "I can't guess."

Li An smiled: "How does it feel?"

Xiaoche: "I only played the first one. I can't say whether it's difficult or easy."

Lee Ang: “Is there a recording?”

Xiaoche shook his head: "No."

Li An: "Bounce it down?"

Xiaoche nodded: "Yeah."

Li An was looking forward to it: "I'll listen to it tomorrow at noon."

Car: "Okay!"

Li An smiled and said, "Eat quickly, then wash up and go to bed."

After filling his stomach, Xiaoche went to the bathroom. Li An went to the study to take a look, opened Xiaoche's 740, read the handwriting on the first line, and nodded after a moment.
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At 10:30 the next morning, Lao Li came out of the factory gate confused.

Retired already?

Don’t need to come tomorrow?

No need to wait until next month?

It shouldn’t be!

Will the pension still be paid out based on the entire year?

Just because I have won five advanced and six activist awards? I was given nine months of additional seniority?

It can’t be said that it is unreasonable at all.

But on second thought, Lao Li felt it was even more unreasonable.