How did this star become more popular after his scandal?

Chapter 173: Run forward with cold eyes and ridicule

As everyone listened to the prelude of Jiang Yu's song, Shen Hongyu and the others probably knew the type of song.

"Rock songs."

Judging from the prelude, the song brought by Jiang Yu has many rock elements, and this kind of inspirational song has many rock elements, which can be more inspiring and more powerful.

For example, ordinary lyrical slow songs cannot achieve the effect of rock music.

When it comes to this kind of rock music, Shen Hongyu and the others are reminded of the song "Boundless Oceans, Vast Skies" that Jiang Yu performed during their previous recording of the program in Hong Kong. It's also a rock song that has inspired and moved many people.

What about Jiang Yu’s song “Chasing Dreams with a Childlike Heart”?
On the stage, Jiang Yu spoke slowly.

Where is the world full of flowers?

If he really existed, I would go.

I want the highest mountain to stand there
Don’t care if it’s a cliff or not…”

Jiang Yu's low and slightly hoarse voice rang in everyone's ears. The rock music, coupled with Jiang Yu's grainy voice, seemed to have a unique magic at this moment, allowing everyone to calm down and listen to his singing.

All the students on the playground, including the teachers, sat there quietly listening to Jiang Yu's song "Chasing Dreams with a Childlike Heart." The school leaders were quite satisfied with the lyrics in the first part. Compared to those romantic songs, they felt that this type of song was more suitable for today's students.

"Live hard, love hard, even if it means death

Don’t ask for anyone’s satisfaction, just be worthy of yourself
I never gave up on my ideals
Even on grey days..."

The students listened to Jiang Yu's song and savored the lyrics, and for a moment they looked a little dazed.

Yes, they never gave up on their ideals, and even when faced with intense academic pressure every day, they persevered. Those high school seniors, in particular, felt this moment even more deeply.

They study hard under the lamp, doing exercises and memorizing texts desperately, all for the battle called "College Entrance Examination" next year!

They all have that ideal buried deep in their hearts, and they don’t want to give up. They have tried their best, and at least they won’t regret it!
On the stage, Jiang Yu's singing continues.

“Maybe I don’t have the talent
But I have the innocence of dreams

I will prove it with my whole life

Maybe my hands are clumsy

But I am willing to keep exploring

Give all your youth without any regrets! "

After hearing this, the teachers and students in the audience all resonated with each other, especially the students present. Listening to Jiang Yu's song "Chasing Dreams with a Childlike Heart", at this moment, it seemed that they were also touched by the lyrics.

Yes, not everyone is good at studying.

Learning also requires talent.

But they shouldn’t be rejected just because they are poor academic performers, right?
They also have dreams in their hearts. Can studying really prove everything about them?

Many students below silently asked themselves, is this true?

I also want to work hard, and I am also running forward desperately, but my talent is like this. But do I really give up on my life like this?
The answer is no. Even if they don’t study well, they don’t give up. They will work hard to move forward for the ideal in their hearts!

Jiang Yu's singing became much more passionate, and the rhythm of the music gradually accelerated. Su Muwan and the others knew that the chorus was about to come.

Jiang Yu was seen on the stage, holding the microphone, taking a deep breath, and his penetrating and infectious singing voice rang out in the playground.

“Run forward!

Facing cold looks and ridicule

How can you feel the vastness of life without going through hardships?
Destiny cannot make us kneel down and beg for mercy
Even if blood is spilled all over my arms

Keep running!
With pure pride

How can you see the sparkle of life if you don’t persist to the end?
It's better to burn than to linger

One day it will sprout again!!!"

Jiang Yu's singing voice was very powerful and penetrating. Even Su Muwan and the others sitting in the front row could see Jiang Yu singing with all his might. His hysterical singing made veins pop out on his neck and his face flushed a little.

Even Jiang Yu's voice was a little cracked, but it didn't seem to affect the look and beauty of the song. Instead, it made them all feel that this song should be sung in such a heart-wrenching and hysterical way.

It seems that only in this way can the meaning and emotion of this song be expressed.

Everyone listened to Jiang Yu's singing and looked at the figure singing hysterically on the stage. The hoarse yet penetrating voice rang in everyone's ears.

At this moment, the scene was very quiet. The students looked at Jiang Yu on the stage and listened to the song with their eyes flickering. Some emotions seemed to be surging in their hearts, and some people even felt a little sour in their noses.

They are working so hard, moving forward for their ideals, for their entire family, and for the expectations of their parents and teachers!

Just like what the song says, "Destiny cannot make us kneel down and beg for mercy." No matter how difficult the process is, they must persevere to the end. For themselves, for those who love them, and for the future, they must strive to move forward with all their strength!
At this moment, many students on the playground were moved by Jiang Yu's song, and that emotion filled their hearts.

Yes, youth only comes once, life only comes once, they also want to shine, want to fight once, at least they will not regret it in the future!

At this moment, not only the students, but even the teachers present were moved after hearing Jiang Yu's song.

Looking at Jiang Yu on the stage, the teachers were also a little dazed, as if some emotions were surging in their hearts. This song is not only a song for the students, but also a song for them, for everyone who works hard!

Teacher Dong sat there, listening to her students' songs and looking at Jiang Yu on the stage, with tears in her eyes, slightly red.

This kid has really grown up!
On the stage, Jiang Yu's singing continues.

"The charming and splendid future is always calling me
Even if there is only pain for company, we must move forward bravely
Where I want to sail on the bluest sea
I don’t care whether I can pay it back or not.
Depression after failure

That's a coward's behavior.

As long as you have breath left, please clench your fists
Before dawn

We must be braver

Waiting for the most dazzling moment of sunrise..."

What followed was the repetition of the chorus. Jiang Yu stood on the stage and sang hysterically. This song was not only dedicated to his younger classmates, but also to himself and to everyone.

Jiang Yu's song, "Chasing Dreams with a Childlike Heart," was written and composed by Su Duo, arranged by Gan Hu, and performed by the band GALA. It's included in the 2011 album "Chasing Dreams with a Childlike Heart." It also served as the ending theme for the 2015 anime "Year Hare Affair," the 2017 film "Sky Hunter," and the opening theme for the 2021 TV series "Ideal City."

When composing "Chasing Dreams with a Childlike Heart," GALA band expressed that they incorporated numerous emotions and techniques into the song, constantly exploring various possibilities. They began to reflect and reflect more deeply. As the band's second work, they incorporated a touch of nostalgia into "Chasing Dreams with a Childlike Heart." Furthermore, the band hopes this song will convey to everyone: Even when faced with setbacks and ridicule, one must bravely move forward.

Below the stage, Su Muwan sat in the front row, looking at Jiang Yu singing passionately on the stage, and felt a little distressed.

Did he also write this song for himself?
Jiang Yu has faced too much along the way, especially recently, because of Hu Tian's incident, there was a lot of malice towards him on the Internet. Those netizens had no idea how much harm Hu Tian's words had done to Jiang Yu.

Faced with these difficulties and rumors, does Jiang Yu want to express his attitude through this song?
Not only Su Muwan thought so, but other guests and even Director Hu and others also thought so.

Jiang Yu's song might not just be sung for these students, but also an expression of his own attitude, perhaps a response to the recent online rumors, insults, and accusations.

Director Hu looked at Jiang Yu on the stage, listened to his song, and took a deep breath.

Jiang Yu’s songs can really touch people’s hearts, not just love songs, but all songs.

After listening to the previous song "Boundless Oceans and Vast Skies" and this time's song "Chasing Dreams with a Childlike Heart", an inexplicable emotion always surges in my heart, which can really inspire and move people.

“Keep running!

With pure pride

How can you see the sparkle of life if you don’t persist to the end?
It's better to burn than to linger

For the good in my heart

Don’t compromise until you get older…”

At the end of Zone 1, the scene was quiet for a moment, and then thunderous applause broke out.

Some students had red eyes, and many teachers also had slightly red eyes, especially Teacher Dong, who stood up and applauded his students from the bottom of his heart.

This song is really good!

Jiang Yu stood on the stage, took a deep breath, and spoke slowly.

"I dedicate this song to everyone. I hope all my juniors will not be afraid of difficulties, but move forward bravely. Believe in yourself and persevere. You will eventually reach the peak you want to reach!"

Jiang Yu's voice was a little hoarse because of the passionate singing he had just done. After he got off the stage, Su Muwan immediately handed Jiang Yu the thermos cup that Xiaoya had prepared for him.

"Drink some water to moisten your throat." Jiang Yu was slightly stunned, smiled, and looking at the concern in Su Muwan's eyes, he opened the cup and took a sip of water without being too polite.

Singers generally don't drink water or drinks handed to them by others, because it is inevitable that some people with ulterior motives will put something in them. In the past, there were singers whose throats were damaged by their opponents.

However, Jiang Yu still believed in Su Muwan 100%.

The performance was over, and the next thing was an activity. Director Hu, Jiang Yu and the guests were all standing on the stage. Looking at the students who filled half of the playground, Director Hu spoke softly.

"Next, we want to play a game with our classmates. According to the teacher's arrangement, we will select ten students from each class in the senior year. Everyone will stand opposite the stage in the playground. The other students can stand aside and watch."

As the students were selected and stood opposite the stage in the playground, they were a little confused. What was the program team going to do?
The senior high school students who were not picked, as well as the freshmen and sophomores, were also watching this scene with great curiosity.

"What's this about? A running race?"

"I don't know. The teacher just randomly picks people to go up."

"You'll know when you see it later. Hey, squat down a little. You're blocking my way."

……

Looking at the hundreds of students who had lined up in a row according to the program team's requirements, Director Hu continued to speak.

"Alright, our classmates are all ready. Next, we will have a running race. The finish line will be our stage. The top 20 will receive our carefully prepared gifts. Everyone, work hard!"

Director Hu looked at the students, who were already eager to join in, and added, "But this time, the running race is a little different. Your seniors Jiang Yu and others will explain it to you later. Just follow their instructions."

At this time, Director Hu gave the microphone to Jiang Yu and others. As an alumnus of the alma mater and a senior of these students, Jiang Yu was the most appropriate person to speak.

Jiang Yu took the microphone from Director Hu and spoke as he looked at the students who were ready to go.

"Those of you standing across from me are all junior high school students. It's already November, and in less than two weeks, it will be December. There's still half a year until next year's college entrance exams. This year, we're using a special running race as a special rally to prepare you for the upcoming exams!"

"Right now, there's a starting line under your feet. At this moment, you're all standing at the same starting line. Later, our guests, the brothers and sisters around me, will ask everyone a question. If your actual situation is the same as what we've described, please take five steps forward and stand at the next starting line. If not, please stay where you are."

After hearing what Jiang Yu said, the students were a little confused. This kind of running competition was indeed a bit special.

The next moment, Jiang Yu was the first to speak.

"Okay, then as your senior, I'll ask the questions first."

"Have both of your parents received a college education or above? If so, please take five steps forward to the next starting line. If not, please stay where you are."

When Jiang Yu asked this question, the students standing opposite looked at each other, some seemed embarrassed, some seemed secretly happy. The students thought about it for a while, and everyone saw that some students had already stepped onto the next starting line.

The school leaders standing on the stage, as well as the teachers maintaining class order below, were also somewhat surprised when they heard Jiang Yu's question. At that moment, they understood the significance and reason behind the program team's event.

This running race is indeed very special.

When Jiang Yu asked this question, some of the students who were originally at the same starting line had already taken the lead and were standing at the front starting line, while some were lagging behind and were still standing where they were.

At this moment, the students seemed to have not yet realized anything. Those who stepped onto the next starting line were secretly happy, thinking that they were one step ahead of the others and that their chances of winning the prizes would be even greater.

The students at the back seemed a little embarrassed and awkward at this moment.

However, the next moment, Su Muwan's question came again.

"Now, let me ask a question. If your parents have hired a one-on-one tutor for you, please take five steps forward to the next starting line."

When Su Muwan asked this question, some of the students who were ahead stayed where they were, while others stepped forward to the next starting line. Meanwhile, some of the students who had fallen behind also moved forward.

The next question went to Lin Yi: "If your parents have allowed you to continue learning a skill beyond your studies, and you're still achieving a certain level, then please take five steps forward to the next starting line."

Some people move forward, while others stay where they are.

After the three questions were asked, some of the students who were originally standing at the same starting line were still where they were, while others were already three starting lines ahead.

At this moment, the students who were standing there were a little confused when they saw the classmate who was originally beside them but was now standing in front of them.

Now, after seeing this gap, they finally understood something.

It turns out that the classmates who usually study with me don’t seem to be on the same starting line as me.

Some people feel sad, while others feel secretly happy.

The next moment, Li Xueyao asked a question.

"Reading ten thousand books is not as good as traveling ten thousand miles. If your parents have taken you on an overseas trip, please take five steps forward to the next starting line."

Mao Yiming: "Have your parents promised you to study abroad? If so, please take five steps forward and come to the next starting line..."

Shen Hongyu: "Since you were little, have you been your parents' pride? Have they always praised you in front of friends and family? If so, please take five steps forward to the next starting line."

Teacher Zhou: "Your parents..."

With each guest and each question asked, some students moved forward, some fell behind, and some remained where they were. By the time all the questions were asked, the students who had originally been at the same starting line on the playground had already moved halfway ahead, while a small number remained at the starting line.

At this moment, all the students on the playground stopped laughing. Regardless of whether they participated in the game or not, they all realized a problem at this moment.

It turns out that not everyone starts from the same starting line. The classmates and friends who seem to get along well with me, study with me, and eat with me on weekdays are already far ahead of me.

fair?

It seemed that at this moment, the fairy tale was shattered. What they thought was fair, at this moment, they saw the gap between people, families, and parents.

At this moment, not only the students, but even the teachers were shocked by this scene.

However, they have long understood the reality of society: those who seem to be at the same starting line are actually far ahead of you. School allows people from different social classes to integrate together.

Jiang Yu looked at this scene and raised the topic again.

"Now, students in the front, please turn around and look at the students behind you to see how many people are behind you."

When the students in front, especially the first few, turned around and looked at the students behind them who had been standing together, they found themselves lagging far behind. Some were lagging behind by one line, two lines...

But some people still stand where they are.

At this moment, they were also a little silent. It turned out that all this did not seem to be what they usually saw.

"The fact that you're standing on this line actually has little to do with your previous efforts. If you were to start running now, the students ahead of you would likely be way ahead. But before you reach the finish line, that doesn't mean the students behind you can't surpass you..."

Jiang Yu's words rang in everyone's ears again. Looking at the students who seemed a little silent at the moment, everyone could know what they were thinking at the moment.

He continued, "Remember, only the top twenty will receive the gifts we've prepared. Only you know how hard you've worked. Now, please get ready..."

“5, 4, 3, 1, go!”

When Jiang Yu finished speaking, the students rushed out with all their might, and the song Jiang Yu had just sung rang in everyone's ears.

“Run forward!

Facing cold looks and ridicule

How can you feel the vastness of life without going through hardships?
Destiny cannot make us kneel down and beg for mercy
Even if blood is spilled all over my arms

Keep running!
With pure pride

How can you see the sparkle of life if you don’t persist to the end?
It's better to burn than to linger

One day it will sprout again! "

At this moment, looking at the students running desperately below, some are far ahead, some are overtaking from behind, they are all striving to move forward. Those who are ahead don't necessarily stay ahead, and those who are behind don't necessarily stay behind. Give it your all and move forward bravely!
The other students looked at this scene, seemed to understand something, and their noses felt a little sore.

Yes, run forward, keep running forward. A momentary lag does not mean the final result. If you work hard and strive, there will always be a chance to surpass the person in front of you. If you don’t work hard, there will be no chance at all!

The teachers and school leaders standing on the stage were also shocked when they saw this scene.

At that moment, they also felt that the program team's presence here today was of great significance. This half-day event, coupled with this one, might inspire these students for a long time, perhaps even their entire lives. This one event could even be worth the teacher's earnest sermons time and again.

Teacher Dong stood there, looking at Jiang Yu on the stage, then looked at the students running towards him, his eyes a little red.

She was about to leave quietly so as not to delay Jiang Yu and the others from recording the show, but the next moment, Director Hu called her.

"Teacher Dong, please stay. I wonder if you have time to come to our B&B tonight and chat. We want to know about Xiao Jiang's past..."

(End of this chapter)