Chapter 1222 Silence
The whole place was boiling, and the entire Staples Center was spinning at high speed. Not only the red carpet, but also the madness could be felt inside the stadium.
The heat wave is rolling, the ground is shaking, and the air is burning.
Although everyone knows Anson's popularity, and although everyone knows the results of August 31st last year, what is happening in front of them is still unbelievable. Even Luther Vandross, who has attended the Grammys many times, has a look of astonishment on his face. .
"I have never witnessed such a scene."
It was bustling and exciting, and all the topics revolved around Anson.
However.
The protagonist, who was in the eye of the storm, was completely unaware of this. He was standing on the red carpet and still enjoying the party tonight.
Under the gaze of thousands of people, Anson stopped, turned around, and took a step forward.
Taking two steps out of three, Anson stepped forward quickly and stopped in front of a man.
The man was about thirty years old, neatly dressed, wearing a shirt with a fur vest, a bow tie and a jacket. He attended tonight's Grammy Awards ceremony with the highest standards, and even wore a certain light gray bowler hat.
There was a bit of restraint and nervousness on his clean face, but his eyes never left the August 31st band members, not just Anson.
And Lily. And Connor. And Miles.
The anticipation and excitement shining in his eyes were quietly expressing his adoration and admiration.
and.
The moment Anson approached him, he held his breath involuntarily and his face turned red.
However, Anson didn't notice for the moment. His eyes were completely attracted by the vinyl record neatly placed on the chest of the man in front of him.
"Is this... the vinyl record of 'Midnight in the Summer'?"
Anson did not hide his surprise.
Looking up, you can see the person in front of you nodding vigorously in affirmation.
Anson turned around and waved, "Come quickly, the vinyl record is out."
The three people rushed over in a swarm, huddled together like moles, poking their heads around.
The vinyl record was completely black, and the cover was a night sky with gurgling stars and four blurry figures passing by like shooting stars. Each figure represented a different color, lighting up the night sky in a low-key way.
Directly below, a row of cool fonts read——
"Midsummer. Midnight."
"August 31st Band."
Anson couldn't control his joy and looked up at the person in front of him.
"I heard that they were all sold out on the first day of sale. We hope to get a collection and there are none. This is the first time I have seen the real thing."
The man in front of him was also full of excitement. He opened his mouth and babbling something, but he was still unable to express himself. He was gesticulating anxiously, but the vinyl record in his hand blocked his movements and made it difficult to express himself clearly.
Originally, Anson thought it was because the noise at the scene was too exaggerated and he could not hear clearly, the dialogue was too difficult, and the fans were too excited to express themselves accurately. This situation did not happen once or twice.
But Anson soon realized that the situation was slightly different from what he had guessed.
The person in front of me may be a person with hearing or vocal cord impairment. He is trying to express himself with his mouth, but he only has some unclear syllables.
Anson showed a smile and gestured with sign language.
"This is the first time I've seen the real thing. I heard it was sold out on the first day."
In an instant, Anson could see the eyes of the man in front of him brighten. ……
Archie-Fearn knew he was doing something stupid.
A disabled person with 30% hearing loss and unable to speak actually wanted to go to the Grammy Awards to join in the fun.
People with disabilities like them have to face many challenges when going to crowded areas in daily life, let alone an occasion like the Grammys. It is like ants throwing themselves into the sea and throwing themselves into the torrent.
How should they protect themselves in the crowd, how should they seek help when an accident occurs, and how should they integrate into the scene?
The wisest thing to do is to stay away from crowded areas to avoid causing trouble to others and avoid harming yourself.
Therefore, they always hide in dark corners and disappear from people's sight. Not because they don't exist, but because they have an instinct to protect themselves.
But now, Archie is actually preparing to throw himself into a trap?
Friends who have all kinds of obstacles like him are all trying to persuade him to think twice. This is a very serious and risky challenge.
However, he still wanted to give it a try.
He wanted to tell Anson face to face, nothing more, just a thank you.
Thank you Anson for making that music, thank you Anson for still believing in dreams, thank you Anson for still stubbornly and lonelyly insisting on meaningless things, thank you Anson for using music to light up a ray of light in their chaotic world.
Of course, it wasn’t just Anson, there were other members of the August 31st band as well.
It’s not just music. When the band toured the streets of Europe, they explored that land step by step to explore the possibilities of life. Even if no one paid attention and no one listened, they never gave up.
They may not know it, but to Archie, it means the world.
He didn't want to cause trouble or trouble to anyone, nor did he want to affect other people's enjoyment of the party. He just wanted to convey his feelings to Anson and the band.
A little insignificant thought, to him, is the light that ignites the whole world——
In this vast world, he is always in his corner, silently supporting Anson and the band, and also supporting every soul trapped in the darkness walking alone.
Despite the hesitation, despite the fear, despite the struggle, he still wanted to try.
So, Archie showed up, as ignorant as a fool. He stupidly took a seat at the front of the Staples Center and waited in line a whole day in advance, just hoping to grab a seat in the front row of the red carpet.
However, it wasn’t until things were about to happen that Archie realized——
How should he tell Anson?
In the torrent of the audience, he was like an ant and like dust. How should he convey his feelings to the band?
Archie was stunned and didn't know what to do. He had no solution at all.
So, leave?
No.
There is no solution, but Archie refuses to leave.
He just stood there stubbornly, holding high the vinyl record in his hand.
Just like the August 31st Band, he believes that even if they can't hear his voice, as long as he is determined and strong enough, his inner strength can be passed on to the band.
Quietly and stubbornly, Archie held up the record.
The world was still noisy, but in Archie's ears, it was not noisy. Those noises were surging outside a cloud of light, and the snarling heat waves and halo never came close.
Although he was standing in the crowd, Archie was like an alien, standing alone. He couldn't hear others, but others couldn't see him.
Then, Anson appeared and came face to face.
(End of chapter)