Riding the wind of rebirth

“Let’s sing ‘Rain in March’.” Shamaricong, who often teaches students to sing English songs in class and occasionally substitutes as a music teacher, suggested, “This melody is simple and pleasant to listen to, so everyone can sing it together.”

"This is good, especially since it's very friendly to me and Yang He." Yan Xiao nodded earnestly.

“If you can’t sing well, you can’t sing well, but you’re still being friendly,” Wu Renzhong laughed many times at the humor of Zhou Zhi and his classmates who were acting silly. “But speaking of which, this group is the friendliest one for me.”

“Then our eldest brother is almost the same as our second brother, let alone the second brother.” Yan Xiao laughed and added a rhyme: “Here, let me share a stick with you, let’s play together.”

"Should we light the candles first?" Yang He was indeed thoughtful, picking up on the question that Yan Xiao had just been making a fuss about but had now forgotten.

"That's right! Light them up!" Yan Xiao went back and brought over a bunch of the candles he had made.

Everyone laughed and joked as they arranged the candles around the room and lit them, instantly creating a lively atmosphere.

"March rain"

drizzling
It kept drizzling.
Stream in the valley
哗 啦 啦 啦 啦
"It keeps flowing..."

When Shama suggested singing this song, Zhouzhi didn't feel anything at first, but once the music and singing started, he realized that the song was surprisingly well-suited to the environment.

The air was hazy with mist, the stream murmured by the water, the western sky gradually turned purple and darkened, while the moon had already climbed into the sky in the east. The surrounding environment quieted down, and the autumn insects began to chirp. Although there was no light rain in March, there was a stream in the valley, a joyful atmosphere of the team, and candles on the ground. Combined with the song's lyrics, which were a bit melancholic, but the melody was cheerful and lighthearted, the two elements blended together beautifully.

"Excuse me, Xiaoxi?"

Who will lead me on the journey?

Searching for the heart that loves me

Searching for the heart that loves me

"Searching for the heart that loves me..."

After the song ended, everyone happily applauded, except for Azi, who complained, "What kind of lyrics are these! 'The rain accompanies me, the stream listens to my stories, do you know the loneliness I feel?' In the end, I'm the only one who feels lonely!"

"Azi, you have to think of it this way: with so many of us here with you, you're the one who's least lonely." Yan Xiao's words are deceitful; he can practically make any girl happy with just a few words.

“That’s right, Azi is so beautiful and capable, if she wanted, she could have suitors lining up from the grain station all the way to Qionghai Lake!” Shamaricong laughed. “Azi, how about a solo? Look at the sky, sing something appropriate for the occasion. Do you know which song I’m talking about, Elbow?”

"I heard Azi sing 'The Half Moon Rises' a cappella in the kitchen, and she really sang it well!"

This song was originally sung by a male vocalist, but to accompany A-Zi, the key had to be raised, requiring the use of a capo to match A-Zi's high C.

"The half moon climbed up"
Climbing up with a rustling sound
According to my girl's dressing table

"Ee-la-la dressing table..." This song can be considered a show-off piece because it starts with hitting high notes. Although being able to hit high notes doesn't necessarily indicate a singing level, only a master who can hit high notes and show off their skills can say such a thing. If someone who "always hits a high note" says this, then others will say that you are "sour grapes," and you will lack the persuasiveness to prove yourself.

Ah Zi's level has clearly surpassed the level of "only being able to hit high notes". As soon as she opened her mouth, she revealed that clear and pure temperament, purer than the air in the mountains and cooler than the spring water. Her voice was like a small hand that could almost touch the moon and polish it.

"Even the wind softens when Azi speaks." Liang Hong wouldn't have uttered such poetic words if she hadn't been genuinely moved.

After the song ended, everyone even forgot to applaud, especially the girls who were hearing ethnic minority girls sing for the first time and were completely stunned.

"This...this is completely different from the karaoke you guys were singing in the square the other day!" Feng Xueshan herself is a skilled singer, but she can't match this heavenly voice. "This sounds so much better than what you hear from the speakers!"

“Of course,” Zhou Zhi laughed. “The reverb in karaoke is all computer-generated, unlike here, which is an open area in the valley. The reverb effect here is natural, and no amount of good equipment can replace it.”

"Who's coming next?"

“Since Azi has already sung, we’re all too embarrassed to sing,” He Shiqing said with a smile. “Being an audience member is a blessing.”

"How about we sing another song together? This time it'll be in English, like 'Sailing'?"

English songs are popular among college students nowadays. This song was released by British singer Rod Stewart in 1975. The song is simple and unadorned, with a beautiful and simple melody, straightforward and easy-to-remember lyrics, and a profound artistic conception. It not only expresses emotions but also carries a touch of sadness, revealing a sense of desolation and giving people strength. It is considered a very popular song among college students.

"I only remember part of the lyrics," Yang Honghui said with a smile, "but I remember the tune."

"That's fine then." Zhou Zhi smiled and said, "Then just sing the parts you know, and use 'la la la' to replace the parts you don't know."

Then the chorus started again. Everyone could sing the first two lines, "I am sailing...I am sailing..." But when it came to "Home again, cross the sea," some people started singing "la la la."

He knew "I am sailing" again, but not "stormy waters." However, he knew "To be near you, To be free" again.

After a while, Zhou Zhi and Shamaricong figured out where everyone was struggling, and then they started playing games.

When they sang the "la la la" that no one else knew, the two started to divide the work, each taking a part in the low and high registers. Both of them sang the lyrics accurately, and together with everyone else singing "la la la," they created a three-part harmony, instantly bringing out a rich musical layer.

The two changed the music, and everyone was immediately amazed. As long as they seriously "la la la," they could participate in completing such a beautiful song. They excitedly started playing their various "instruments," and were overjoyed.

After the song was finished, everyone applauded enthusiastically to express their appreciation. Yan Xiao even excitedly let out a falsetto "Oh ha ha ha," feeling that nothing less would be enough to vent his excitement.

As a result, a "Hahaha" that wasn't an echo came from the woods on the opposite side of the lake, followed by several more similar sounds, but clearly from different directions, indicating that there was more than one person making the sounds.

"Damn! What the heck?!" Yan Xiao was startled by the sudden influx of enthusiastic responses.

"You're something else," Zhou Zhi laughed. "That shout of yours really ignited the monkeys' competitive spirit, turning it into 'the monkeys' cries on both banks couldn't be stopped.'" (End of Chapter)