Chapter 35: Festive mood

Overnight, the whole of New York was covered with a layer of green. The emerald green of the streets and lanes filled the whole city with a festive atmosphere, which made people feel the illusion that the footsteps of spring were approaching, but in fact, this Just St. Patrick's Day.

　　 This holiday originated in Ireland and has now become the national holiday of Ireland. Thanks to the Irish descendants spreading all over the world, it has gradually become a holiday in many countries. The United States has been celebrating since the beginning of the eighteenth century. Every year on March 17th, the traditional Irish colors will cover the entire city. People will dress up, put on green elf costumes, put on green top hats, wave the Irish flag, and drive The floats decorated in green took to the streets one after another to join the parade of St. Patrick's Day celebrations.

This year’s New York is no exception. As early as a month ago, people had already begun preparations. Fifth Avenue was the site of this year’s parade. Rumor has it that the number of participants this year will hit a new high, breaking through 100,000 for the first time in history. It is bound to be extremely lively.

Lan Li was looking forward to this day early. He even rushed back from Australia. So, after getting up in the morning, he couldn't wait to put on special holiday costumes. Although he stayed away from the green hat, he still put on it. A dark green suit, slanted carrying an Irish tricolor backpack. Looking at his slightly funny outfit in the mirror, Lan Li smiled contentedly.

This kind of costume is absolutely impossible in China. Except for the animation exhibition, people always have prejudices about the fancy dress party and dress up. They always think that it is grandstanding, even if many young people want to try it. , That also requires great courage.

However, whether it is London or New York, the atmosphere is very strong. Lanli has always actively participated in it, and really joined the festive carnival-not just a big meal, not just a gift or gift. It's getting drunk, deeply understanding the atmosphere of the festival, feeling the meaning of the festival, understanding the festival culture, and participating in the festival activities. This is the right way to open the festival. Otherwise, Valentine's Day or Christmas is just another abacus used by businesses to empty consumers' pockets.

Compared with Halloween’s splendid and colorful displays, the main hue of St. Patrick’s Day is green, and the sky is full of green. When Lanli arrives on Fifth Avenue, the whole world will become green. The marching band and the hustle and bustle of onlookers brought the entire Manhattan into the party rhythm without any effort.

Looking around, Lan Li saw a group of young college students not far away, wearing green cloaks, green shorts and bright yellow T-shirts, and waving a fluffy green hat. The parade of followers marched forward. Without any hesitation, Lan Li joined them quickly and shouted, "Where is your clover?"

　　 clover, green dwarf and elf, these are the three indispensable elements of St. Patrick’s Day.

When they heard Lan Li’s words, they didn’t speak either. They all turned around and lifted up their cloaks. Lan Li burst into laughter—I saw that each of them had a big fart/strand printed on it. Although the shape of the clover is light yellow, if you don't look carefully, it will be completely flesh-colored, and the illusion of sight is really uncontrollable.

　　 The young people turned around in unison, smiles full of triumph. Obviously, they couldn’t be more satisfied with the surprise they created, "What about you?"

　　 Lan Li didn't speak either, and brought the backpack behind him to the front. They cheered just seeing the Irish tricolor backpack, with surprise in their eyes. However, Lan Li did not stop, opened the backpack, took out a large group of green like algae from it, and then...then put it on his chin, it was a green goatee, and the effect was amazing. Not only is it dense, it almost completely covers the lower half of Lan Li's face, but it is also very long, almost to the position of the belly button. The fairy tale feeling created by the imbalance of proportions brings a strong visual impact in an instant .

　　 Lanli chose the green dwarf.

　　 Needless to say, the young people raised their right hands aloft, and one by one they had to line up to high-five Lan Li and give Lan Li a full score affirmation. Then, Lan Li joined the carnival ranks of the parade!

　　 The mighty team had been full of excitement all morning. After noon, Lan Li left the little friends he had just met. The old horse came to the Pioneer Village with knowledge, but not for work. Today, the Pioneer Village will also hold a party to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. They will gather for lunch, and then decorate the bar in the afternoon to prepare for the evening carnival.

Entering the bar, you can see the four tables are put together into a long table, on which are placed eight freshly baked pizzas, full of aroma, and alongside cheese powder, beer, ketchup, mayonnaise, etc. There are two large pots of salad at the end of the table, obviously considering the choices of the female employees.

Neil dressed as an elf, the headband with the tentacles on his head is shaking violently because of his slouch dance steps. It seems that there is a kind of exhilarating joy, and the others next to him are also talking and laughing in twos and threes. Now, the atmosphere is relaxed and freehand.

Lan Li greeted a few acquaintances, and then walked towards Stanley who was sitting aside, "How about it, how is the parade today? Neil is telling about the interesting things that happened during the parade, I heard, There is a fruit man running wild on the street today?" Stanley asked with a smile.

Lan Li "ha" chuckled lightly, "This is all he saw? Then, if he sees two sexual/sensual elves in the street, he will faint?" That ridicule Stanley laughed heartily.

　　 Lan Li took his backpack to the table, and Stanley exclaimed, "Pretty! Did you make this yourself?"

"Of course not. Niya in Room 201 did it for me." Niya is a middle-aged black woman who lives in the building in Lanly. She is enthusiastic and simple in character. "Well, this is a gift for you, St. Patrick. Happy Easter!" Lan Li took out a beautiful green card from his backpack and handed it to Stanley.

　　 "You are Irish? How do I remember you are from England?" Stanley took the card and showed a surprised expression. Generally speaking, there is no habit of giving gifts on St. Patrick’s Day. Stanley is playing a joke on Ireland.

　　 Lanli shrugged and said slyly, "I don't think this is a Valentine's Day gift, but if you say it is a Christmas gift, I'm willing to accept it."

Stanley couldn't help but smiled, and then opened the card with a Polaroid photo in it. It was the gate of the pioneer village. Stanley recognized it at a glance, "Oh, thank you!" You took this doorway so beautifully, wait, are you sure you shot it here?"

　　 Lan Li knew that Stanley mistakenly thought this photo was a gift. He pointed to the photo, "Are you sure it’s all the same?"

　　 Stanley couldn't help but froze, then took out his reading glasses from his pocket, put on the glasses, and looked at it carefully. This bar was built by Stanley himself, and every detail could not be more familiar. He quickly discovered the anomaly in the window, but he did not understand it. He took off his reading glasses and looked at Lan Li again. What means?"

　　 Lan Li showed a helpless smile, "Do you want me to reveal the answer? Then there is no surprise. I think the meaning of the gift lies in the process of discovering the unknown."

Stanley did not speak immediately, but seriously thought about it. There was a flash of light in his head and his eyes suddenly lit up, "So, you...you mean, you put the song'Cleopatra' Uploaded?" Before Lan Li's confirmation, the smile on the corner of his mouth couldn't help but began to rise, the purity and madness of music, like crystal transparent and true.

　　 "Yes." Lan Li replied in the affirmative, "It took some time, but it is now available in major online music stores."

The speed of the song cast was much faster than Lan Li imagined. After waking up that day, Lan Li went to the National Library of America to register the copyright~www.wuxiaspot.com~ Three days later, the song cast was confirmed" The originality of "Cleopatra" took another three days. This song can be found in the original download on major online music download sites such as iTunes, Spotify, Amazon, etc., for 99 cents.

　　 The whole process is indeed very convenient, and there are almost no cumbersome procedures. The beginning and the end were completed in less than a week. Lanli does not need to pay any fees for the song card, because the song card will directly make a rake from the revenue of the single in accordance with the industry's rules to realize the revenue.

　　 More importantly, if Lan Li signs with a big company as an independent musician, his income will be lower, not only because he does not have a big producer behind him, but also because he does not have a strong enough agent to fight for it. Simply put, it is often lower than the industry average.

　　 But through the song cast, the contract signed by Lan Li is directly the industry average level of rookie singers, although not many, but not many. No need to negotiate, no need to negotiate, in one step.

　　 Stanley's eyes flashed with excitement, but he didn't know what to say. He couldn't help lowering his head, rubbing the Polaroid photo with his fingertips, as if examining his most precious treasure.

For Lan Li, this is just a gift and has no special meaning; but he can feel it. It is very meaningful to Stanley, which makes Lan Li smile. He knows that he This gift from is the right one.

"I hope you don't mind if I use the facade of the bar as the cover. It's best if you don't start thinking about collecting my royalties." Lan Li's ridicule broke the short silence, and Stanley burst out with a big smile, hearty smile The sound was full of breath.