47. The Summer of Swaying Wind Chimes

As the clock ticked, Mr. Lu had just seen off the two girls and was now in the calm aftermath of the city's bustle.

The streetlights were dim, and a gentle breeze brushed by, leaving Beiyuan with only the cries of vendors and the occasional sound of insects from afar.

Rewind a few hours, and the folk duo that would later be famous the world over was still the resident singers at the Golden Stone coffee shop.

After their last song, Pei Pei packed up her guitar, and together with Xinyi, they waved to the audience that had come because of their growing reputation.

Years later, in front of seas of concert fans, Xinyi and Pei Pei still remembered that distant evening spent singing in the coffee shop.

That night the shop wasn't full, but the atmosphere was great, and even the taste of the latte was particularly sweet.

The young and handsome owner had personally tested the sound system and microphone for them, capturing on his phone the video that would change their life's path.