Chapter 269: Is It Him Who Has Come?

In the following few days, Mou Dafu, who lay in his apartment doing nothing but eating and sleeping, always heard some strange sounds; either someone was ringing the doorbell for no reason, or there were footsteps upstairs, and sometimes he would even hear some inexplicable sighs.

At first, he just assumed someone was playing tricks, but later he was frightened, because he sought out the property management and security, and neither could find out exactly who was doing it.

He called Mou Lili to ask her if such a situation had ever happened there before.

Mou Lili said offhandedly, "Yes, the place I lived in before had some unlucky things happen. But you haven't done anything with a guilty conscience, so what are you afraid of?"

Mou Dafu was scared to death, and later, when he finally couldn't take it anymore, he decided to return to his small county.

Back home, Mou Mu asked him about his work, and he said, "To hell with it; the work requirements in Beishi are high and the pay is low, it's not as practical as just selling steamed buns in the county."

Of course, that is a story for another time.

……

Mou Lili and her group went out to gather inspiration during the day and exchanged their insights from the day at the guesthouse at night.

They would also go to some remote schools to perform, playing music for the students and teaching them to sing.

This day, they arrived at a place called Baoshan County.

The scenery here was excellent; the mountains filled with mist, the layer upon layer of terraced fields, and the stilt houses among the mountains made one feel as if they were in a fairyland.

Some veteran composers found inspiration as soon as they arrived, filling out grand and atmospheric songs, and trying to sing them on the spot.

Mou Lili admired them very much.

The songs created by these composers might not necessarily become viral across the entire internet, but as long as one listened carefully, they would be endlessly thought-provoking.

Tan Jie walked up to her and asked with a smile, "Why aren't you joining in?"

Mou Lili smiled and said, "In front of them, I feel like a primary school student; I don't know anything."

"How could that be? You are a young person, and young people have the characteristics of young people. Although the depth of your works might not reach their realm, your works are very popular among young people."

"Have you heard my songs?" Mou Lili asked.

"Of course I have," Tan Jie smiled. "Although you wear a mask, the first time I saw you, I knew that person was you; the voice, the figure, it completely matches the videos. Moreover, I even contacted you, wanting to get you on a variety show, but you refused."

"Really? Then I apologize for my rudeness," Mou Lili explained. "The reason I refused was that I felt my experience wasn't enough. If I had just gone up there rashly, I definitely would have been mocked. I am just someone who loves to sing; I haven't even attended a music school."

Tan Jie said, "Music is actually about following your heart; as long as you can express your inner self and sing into people's hearts, that's enough. Look at this place we've come to; aren't there many people singing and dancing? Do they also have to have taken music classes to be able to sing?"

Mou Lili couldn't help but smile.

After being encouraged by Tan Jie, Mou Lili also began to create.

Not considering whether it was professional or not, she just wanted to express her own mood.

She also filmed a video, singing along with her own song.

When this song was posted online, it attracted quite a few clicks.

A slow, lyrical style, with a leisurely and carefree artistic conception.

No romance or love, only a faint narration, as if telling someone about a very ordinary day.

Netizens all praised her for being talented.

But some netizens also pointed out that this song was too superficial, as if she had just checked in at a tourist attraction and hadn't delved into the local area; for example, if I checked in at Dali, but what is the life of the people in Dali like? I don't know.

It wasn't just her song; the songs created by others also had this point.

Mou Lili couldn't help but fall into deep thought.

……

After the inspiration-gathering trip in Baoshan County ended, the group's activities also concluded, and the group was about to return to Beishi.

Someone in the group asked, "Team leader, I really like this place; can I stay here for a while longer?"

The team leader replied, "Of course you can, but no one will be responsible for your food and lodging from now on."

That person said, "It doesn't matter, I'll be responsible for myself."

The team leader shouted, "Whoever else wants to continue staying here, come over and sign your name. From now on, you will have to be responsible for yourselves; our group will no longer be responsible for everyone's safety and life."

Mou Lili thought of the netizens' comments, so she also went to sign.

She also wanted to truly delve into the local area and experience the lives of the local people.

After signing, those returning to Beishi picked up their luggage and got on the bus.

Mou Lili and Tan Jie added each other on WeChat and agreed to keep in touch in the future.

Tan Jie also said that if there were good songs in the future, she would be the first to buy the cover rights and help her promote the songs.

Mou Lili smiled, neither agreeing nor refusing.

……

After everyone else had left, Mou Lili pulled her suitcase and found a guesthouse in Baoshan County.

It was the off-season, so the accommodation at the guesthouse was very cheap, 150 yuan per night.

The person running the guesthouse was a local, a man called Xiong Ge, who not only had a guesthouse but also a restaurant.

Mou Lili found Xiong Ge and asked if it could be cheaper if she rented it long-term.

Xiong Ge asked, "How long do you want to stay?"

"At least half a month," Mou Lili said.

"Alone?"

"Of course."

Xiong Ge thought for a moment, "I'll charge you 100 yuan per night, how about that?"

"Deal," Mou Lili said, and gave him the deposit.

Xiong Ge found a room for Mou Lili where the window looked out onto the mountains, explained where she could dry her clothes, where to boil hot water, and so on, and also gave her a map.

Baoshan County is famous for its terraced fields, and every year many people come to see them.

Especially in spring and autumn.

In spring, the layer upon layer of green makes one feel full of vitality.

In autumn, everything is a golden yellow, making one bathe in the joy of spring.

In addition, there is the Miao Lusheng Dance; during major festivals, the locals will put on their distinctive clothing and sing and dance here.

After putting away her luggage, Mou Lili strolled around the vicinity.

Baoshan County is primarily mountainous; concrete roads were only paved two years ago, and the main means of transportation are tractors and minivans.

The town she was wandering through was not large, and since it is currently the off-season, there were very few people in town, with shopkeepers selling their goods listlessly.

As Mou Lili wandered, she wondered how she could truly immerse herself in the lives of the locals, when suddenly, she heard a familiar voice.

"Big sister, what kind of fruit is this?"

"These are honey tangerines, haven't you eaten them before?"

"I've never eaten ones this small. How much are they? Give me a jin."

The voice had a bit of magnetism, but not much; it was a little gentle, but not much, and the tone was slightly languid.

Mou Lili turned around and saw that figure bending over to pick out fruit.

The person was very tall, not particularly sturdy, and was wearing a shirt and a pair of casual jeans.