Colorful years

From that day on, Congcong seemed to embark on a journey of exploring beauty overnight, and a seed of love for beauty quietly sprouted in his heart.

That seed kept sprouting and growing deep within him, gradually taking over more and more of his thoughts.

To cleverly conceal the unsightly scar on his right forehead, Congcong resolutely decided to grow his hair long. Every time he went to the barbershop, he would solemnly instruct the barber to cut his hair into a right-side part.

In this way, the annoying scar can be completely covered by thick hair, making it invisible to others.

Meanwhile, at some point, Congcong began to secretly observe the figures of those beautiful and charming girls.

Whenever he sees a beautiful girl's graceful figure or charming smile, his heart always races involuntarily.

Although he still feels incredibly shy when he's actually facing girls, and his cheeks even blush unconsciously, he no longer resists interacting with pretty female classmates.

On the contrary, he became more proactive and enthusiastic, eagerly anticipating participating in a variety of colorful cultural and sports activities with them.

It was precisely because of this desire that Congcong signed up for the school's publicity team without hesitation. There, he fully showcased his talents, conveying his inner passion through singing and dancing;

In addition, he joined the class's basketball and table tennis teams. These two energetic teams allowed him to not only sweat it out on the sports field but also gain countless joys and friendships.

These three cultural and sports activity organizations acted like magical bonds, closely connecting Congcong with the class beauty and the school beauty.

It turns out that the so-called class beauty and school beauty were just two female classmates in the same grade. Interestingly, both girls had the surname Li; one was named Li Hua, and the other Li Ying.

They not only possess outstanding looks, but also exude a unique charm in their respective fields of expertise. Whether in the classroom or in various corners of the campus, wherever they appear, they always attract a lot of attention.

They not only play important roles as the lead and second lead in the propaganda team, but they are also strong players in the table tennis team, also ranking first and second.

Li Hua and Cong Cong were not just classmates; they were also close friends who lent Cong Cong a large number of extracurricular books. Because of this, Cong Cong naturally became closer to Li Hua.

Perhaps because Li Hua is a year younger than Li Ying, she appears noticeably more naive and reserved compared to her older sister.

However, despite her slightly introverted personality, Li Hua's lively eyes and eyebrows were incredibly expressive, and her pretty and charming face was unforgettable.

As fate would have it, at that very moment, Congcong was immersed in the romantic world created by the long romance novels "Song of Youth" and "The Sorrows of Young Werther".

The love story in the novel resonated deeply with Congcong. He paid close attention to the fate of the male and female protagonists. The poignant plot and the delicate and sincere emotional descriptions were like a clear spring, nourishing his parched heart.

Congcong wanted to read on and on, eager to know the ending of the story as soon as possible, but she was also afraid that the story would end too quickly, as if once the last page was turned, the emotion and anticipation would also disappear.

He was immersed in the entanglement between Lin Daojing and Yu Yongze in "Song of Youth", and found his own confusion and unease during adolescence in "The Sorrows of Young Werther".

Whenever the night is quiet, Congcong would secretly turn on the desk lamp and, by the dim light, turn the pages one by one, as if he had become a part of the book, experiencing those loves and hates.

Meanwhile, Congcong's feelings for Li Hua and Li Ying are also growing in reality. Li Hua's introverted yet lively nature makes him feel particularly close to her, as if she is the ideal partner in his heart.

Li Ying's maturity and competence earned his respect; her smile was always so radiant, as if it could dispel all gloom.

Congcong knew that his feelings for these two girls had gone beyond ordinary classmate friendship, but he dared not reveal them easily, for fear of ruining the existing beauty and harmony.

Spring arrived in the blink of an eye, and the school's cultural and arts festival kicked off. The publicity team, basketball team, and table tennis team were all busy preparing their respective performances.

As a key member of the propaganda team, Congcong not only had to participate in rehearsals but also handle some behind-the-scenes work. He enjoyed it immensely because it meant he would have more opportunities to interact with Li Hua and Li Ying.

During rehearsals, Congcong grew closer to Li Hua and Li Ying.

They discussed the script together, practiced their lines together, and corrected their movements together. Congcong discovered that although Li Hua appeared shy, she was full of confidence and radiance on stage. Every glance and every movement of hers was just right, making it impossible to look away.

Li Ying, on the other hand, is more like a leader. She can always quickly find the problem and propose solutions to make the whole team operate more efficiently.

Finally, Congcong had the opportunity to perform on stage with the two beauties. The school decided to rehearse two classic plays: "The Clever Marriage of Tiger Mountain" and "Shajiabang".

In "The Clever Marriage of Tiger Mountain," Cong Cong played the brave and skilled warrior Yang Zirong, while Li Hua played Chang Bao, the hunter's daughter. In "Shajiabang," Cong Cong transformed into the steadfast and unyielding Guo Jianguang, while Li Ying became the resourceful and courageous Sister Aqing.

In that special era, model operas became the undisputed kings of the screen and stage. Whether it was a grand theater in a bustling city or a simple stage in a remote village, model operas occupied the entire theater.

Every cultural performance across the country uses model operas as its core selling point, and its main programs are closely centered around these model operas.