Can you compose a melody for me

Su Nian (making a face):

"Bro, don't say it like that…!"

Bao Feng (sighs dramatically):

"Alright, fine. I'll tell you."

"If you want to confess your feelings to her, just ask this one thing

'Can you compose a melody for me?'"

"If she's smart, she'll either give you an answer later, play you a tune directly,

or just say yes on the spot."

"But… if she's clueless.....which she is..

she won't get it at all and will start bombarding you with questions about what you meant."

Su Nian (confused):

"But why? Why can't I just say it directly?"

Bao Feng (with wise-old-man flair):

"Ah, that's the thing, my dear brother.

Centuries ago, when people used to confess their love directly,

some would be too shy to respond,

and others would humiliate their feelings in return.

This broke the heart of the Goddess of Love."

"So she created a secret way…

a gentle question:

'Can you compose a melody for me?'

It allowed the other person to respond without pressure, in their own way.

And since then, from ancient times till today,

lovers have been using this question to express their hearts."