I'm in Love Apartment, and the system is making me cultivate immortality.

Chapter 412 Taking the Stage to Sing a Northeast Folk Song!
It has to be said that there is a reason why Lisa said the production team spent money so quickly.

At least the band that provided the accompaniment was definitely a top-tier band in the industry.

That's the feeling Gu Yifan got from them.

Originally, he was just playing and singing. Although the song sounded pretty good at first, it was always missing something and wasn't full enough.

The power of a heavenly voice is infused with light into a soul, but without a perfect body, it is merely a lifeless paper doll.

But that's different now.

With the accompaniment of a top-notch band, plus Gu Yifan's heavenly voice.

It can be said that it almost gave the song a real life.

Gu Yifan couldn't help but waver a little, having initially decided to just come as a guest, sing a song, and leave.

In other words, they got really into singing.

The band that the show's producers hired at a high price also shared this feeling.

They usually collaborate with many top singers, so they didn't really take Gu Yifan seriously.

Of course, it's not that they were slacking off, but rather that they didn't have high expectations.

But when Gu Yifan finally spoke...

As a professional, I can immediately judge a singer's skill level from the very first line of lyrics.

Gu Yifan gave them the impression that he was definitely lacking in skill.

But the voice and the emotion were absolutely perfect!

This isn't just a gift from God; it's like God is feeding us, even chasing after us to feed us.

A beautiful, uncarved gem.

But that's why.

What contrasted sharply with Gu Yifan's voice was his singing style, which resembled that of an ordinary person singing in a karaoke room.

It left the band members with a feeling of something stuck in their throats, an urge to speak out.

It's not that singers have to be formally trained at a music academy, but almost every contestant in this kind of competition has had some form of systematic training.

Gu Yifan sang as if it were just for fun, without any skill whatsoever.

This was unbearable for the band's teachers. Wasn't this kid wasting his talent?

Driven by a desire to cherish talent, the band's teachers also got a little carried away.

"Stop, wait a minute, there's something wrong with how you sang that line. It needs to be more lyrical, you know? It needs to have intonation! You only have the ups, where's the downs?"

Although Gu Yifan was a little confused by the pointed-out error, he still humbly accepted it.

OK, let's start again.

But he only sang a few lines before the accompaniment stopped again.

Gu Yifan was greeted by another band teacher's indignant roar, "Why are you taking a breath? Can't you finish a line? Do you even need to take a breath for this part? You've completely messed up the rhythm!"

Faced with the pointed-out error, Gu Yifan humbly accepted it again, saying, "I'm sorry, teacher."

It's okay, let's try again.

Gu Yifan regained his confidence, realizing he hadn't performed well earlier.

But when the accompaniment stops for the third time.

Gu Yifan's heart suddenly skipped a beat. Oh no, he had a bad feeling.

This time it wasn't a big problem, it was just that things weren't right emotionally.

"Your song is clearly about missing your hometown, but you didn't capture the feeling of a traveler longing for home. Try again!"

Gu Yifan was numb.

If I had known it would be this troublesome, I wouldn't have come.

But now there was no turning back, so Gu Yifan had no choice but to bite the bullet and follow the band teachers' instructions step by step, starting over again and again.

What was originally supposed to be a matter of rehearsing three or four times has started to take much longer.

the other side.

Lisa frowned as she looked at the time on her phone. "How are the players' preparations going?"

A staff member nearby said, "There are still ten people who haven't finished rehearsing."

"How come there are still so many?" Lisa asked in surprise.

The staff member said innocently, "It seems that because they were rehearsing for a contestant, they haven't stopped, so the people behind are still waiting."

"This is ridiculous!" Lisa was a little angry and decided to go and see for herself.

The show is about to start recording, who will be responsible for the consequences of the delay!
She would like to see it.

Which contestant hasn't even become famous yet, and they already dare to act like a big shot, causing trouble on her show? They clearly don't want to work in the entertainment industry anymore.

But to Lisa's surprise, when she went backstage and found the rehearsal room, she found many contestants standing by the door, listening intently to something.

They didn't seem impatient at all; instead, they were whispering among themselves.

"What's going on?" Lisa's curiosity grew even stronger.

As they reached the door, a clear voice faintly drifted from inside the room.

Lisa paused, somewhat incredulous.

Is that Gu Yifan singing? Is he still inside? It's been almost two hours already.

At that moment, Lisa overheard the conversation among the other contestants.

Who is inside?

"I don't know him, but it seems like he's improving every time he sings. He's amazing."

"That voice is incredible, is it a natural talent?"

Lisa's heart skipped a beat. Instead of immediately pushing the door open and going in, she stood at the doorway and listened.

Upon hearing this, Lisa genuinely felt that Gu Yifan's singing sounded much better than before.

Lisa couldn't quite put her finger on why it sounded good.

However, the sound coming through the room seemed to pull one into a distant memory.

Seeing the surrounding chatter, Lisa's eyes lit up.

She had a feeling that inviting Gu Yifan as a guest this time was definitely the right decision!

Wait until the last note is sung.

Gu Yifan slowly exhaled, finally waiting for the accompaniment to end.

He was still a little taken aback.

Huh, it's over? And it wasn't interrupted halfway through?

Just as Gu Yifan was feeling lost, the band members stood up, stretched their aching hands, and gave Gu Yifan a thumbs up.

"This time it's good."

"Unfortunately, the time was still too tight. If we had rehearsed for a few more days, the effect would have been even better."

These band members are really dedicated.

This was the first time Gu Yifan had truly understood a musician's pursuit of music.

At this moment, the door was pushed open.

Lisa walked in from outside.

"Hey band members, could you please speed things up? The show is about to start recording."

Lisa has a lot of presence when she's in work mode.

Several band members nodded in agreement. There were other contestants as well, and time couldn't be devoted entirely to one person.

"Yifan, you can go out now," Lisa said, turning to look at Gu Yifan.

"Yes." Gu Yifan nodded, looked at the band teachers, and sincerely thanked them, "Thank you for your guidance."

Although they may not be famous singers, their musical talent is definitely no less than that of top singers.

After Gu Yifan left the rehearsal room.

One of the band members asked Lisa curiously, "Ms. Lisa, was that contestant a last-minute addition? I've never seen him before."

"Exactly, it's such a waste that someone with such a naturally good voice hasn't undergone any systematic training."

Upon hearing this, Lisa's expression turned somewhat strange. After hesitating for a moment, she said, "That person just now wasn't actually a professional singer."

"Of course."

“We can tell.”

"I mean, Lisa, where did you find such a weirdo? A real talent?"

Lisa added quietly, "He is the biggest investor in the show."

Upon hearing this, the band teachers, who were still lamenting the loss of a promising young talent, suddenly stopped their discussion.

They all looked at Lisa.

Are you kidding us?

Lisa shrugged. "Please speed things up."

After saying that, Lisa gracefully turned and left, leaving only a few band teachers looking at each other in bewilderment.

"She means we just lectured the biggest investor for two hours?"

"Will I still get my salary this time?"

"Why not? We've already signed a contract, and the production team will pay our salaries."

The originally planned recording time was delayed by two hours.

This made the audience start to doze off.

This includes the members of Love Apartment who were initially quite excited.

"Now I know why Teacher Zeng said being an extra is boring." Guan Gu had just woken up from a nap and realized the show hadn't started yet, so he finally couldn't help but complain.

"I'm starving too," Zhanbo said.

Only Tang Youyou, who was already used to waiting for filming to begin, and Nuolan, who was familiar with the production team, were able to maintain their energy.

"I think it's alright. It seems that TV programs are similar to making movies. Let me tell you about my life as an extra in Hengdian. It's not as good as it is now. In the dead of winter, it's common to wait outside for three or four hours."

Upon hearing this, Guan Gu immediately expressed his pity, saying, "Really? That must be too hard."

Tang Youyou didn't seem to care and said, "This is the path I've walked all along. It wasn't easy to go from being an extra to a real actor, so now I cherish every opportunity even more."

Just as everyone was marveling at Tang Youyou's inner strength.

"boom!"

The bright lights in the venue suddenly went out, leaving only a few around the stage.

"Wake up, everyone! Wanyu, Yifei!" Nuolan quickly called out to the two girls who were still catching up on sleep.

"The show should be starting soon."

Just as everyone was regaining their spirits, Gu Yifan quietly slipped back.

Hi, everyone.

"Hey? Gu Yifan, why are you back?" Wanyu asked in surprise when she saw Gu Yifan.

"It's still early before my performance, let's rest for a while." Gu Yifan still felt lingering fear when he thought about the two hours of grueling rehearsal he had just gone through.

"Why do you look so dejected? Are you scared?" Ms. Hu lightly kicked Gu Yifan, gesturing for him to sit down next to her. This was a seat that had been specially reserved for him, with Wan Yu sitting to his left.

"You have no idea what I just went through." Gu Yifan raised his head at a 45-degree angle and sighed silently.

"cut!"

The crowd disagreed.

"Look, Teacher Zeng is on stage," Zhanbo reminded him.

At this moment, Ziqiao, who was still half asleep, suddenly struggled to sit up, muttering, "The beauty is on stage? Where is she? Where is she?"

Tang Youyou silently covered her face, never expecting her nephew to embarrass himself so much in front of his friends.

"Go back to your old ways, you're a weirdo who can't be moved," Gu Yifan mocked Zi Qiao.

"If you say that again, I'll get mad at you."

Ziqiao was truly heartbroken.

At this moment, Teacher Zeng on the stage also coughed.

"Please be quiet, everyone. The show will start in two minutes. Thank you for waiting, and please remember to cheer for the contestants."

Watching Teacher Zeng on stage, no longer timid in front of the camera, but becoming calm and composed, I felt a sense of accomplishment.

Although no one said it, everyone was genuinely happy for Teacher Zeng.

Time passed quickly, and with the director's command, the camera focused on Teacher Zeng.

"Welcome everyone to the first season of Super Boy's team competition! I wonder if the viewers in front of the camera still remember me? Please allow me to introduce myself. I'm the good man, and I'm the host, Zeng Xiaoxian!" "This Super Boy team competition is exclusively sponsored by Eleba. Eleba, the nation's first online food delivery platform, brings delicious food to your door without you having to leave home!"

Watching Teacher Zeng on stage solemnly recite the advertising slogan, and even winking and making his signature funny gestures at the camera.

Gu Yifan whispered to Wan Yu.

"I feel a sense of shame."

"Yeah, me too. It feels like my class has been lowered." Miss Lin whispered, and the two smiled at each other.

Lin Wanyu stopped paying attention to what was happening on stage, quietly hugged Gu Yifan's arm, and whispered in his ear to ask him a question.

"Gu Yifan, what song are you singing this time? Is it still 'Get Closer' from last time?"

"Yes, it's a secret." Gu Yifan unsurprisingly chose to keep it a secret.

Lin Wanyu pouted, "I knew it."

Just as Gu Yifan was about to say something, Wan Yu grabbed his arm and whispered in his ear.

"But no matter what song you sing, people will like it."

Ms. Hu also saw Gu Yifan and Wan Yu being intimate, but she wasn't particularly jealous.

"The two of you are enough."

Lin Wanyu chuckled upon hearing this and sat up straight.

One contestant after another went on stage.

To be fair, their skill level is quite good.

However, Ziqiao was unconvinced, saying, "If I were to sing, I might sing even better than them."

"Ziqiao, can't you stop bragging?" Hu Yifei pouted.

Gu Yifan glanced at his phone. Lisa had sent him a message asking him to go backstage to prepare, so he quietly got up and left.

Upon arriving backstage, Gu Yifan was surprised to find that Lisa was not in the studio overseeing the event, but was already waiting here.

"nervous?"

"It's alright," Gu Yifan replied.

"Whether the show's ratings can be improved further depends entirely on you."

"Lisa, don't be like that. I'm just a guest," Gu Yifan emphasized.

But Lisa smiled slightly and said, "I have confidence in you."

She also listened to the performances of the other contestants, and could only say that they were mediocre. There were quite a few that sounded good, but none of them were so amazing that they could make your ears pregnant.

However, Lisa inexplicably felt like she wanted to listen to Gu Yifan's song again.

The remaining contestants went out one by one.

Gu Yifan heard the staff member's notification, telling him to get ready.

Put on a bright silver mask prepared by the production team.

Paired with the suit he was wearing.

Standing in front of the mirror, Gu Yifan examined his reflection.

Although the mask or clothes themselves are nothing special, the combination of them gives him a mysterious aura.

on the stage.

Zeng Xiaoxian announced that a mystery guest would be visiting the show, "Please welcome him to sing for us."

The four mentors, who already knew Gu Yifan's identity, actually put on quite a good show, discussing in a very professional manner who would be coming.

Try to draw the audience's attention to that love song prince from the audition.

But when Gu Yifan appeared wearing a silver mask, white gloves, and a casual suit, the audience and the four mentors were all surprised.

Why are you wearing a mask?

The spotlight shone on Gu Yifan's tall figure, and even without looking at his face, his other advantages were magnified.

For example, her figure is perfectly proportioned, and she exudes an air of nobility.

Offstage, Lin Wanyu was so excited that she almost shouted something like "Go Gu Yifan!" before Ms. Hu quickly covered her mouth.

Miss, if you were to shout something like that, all the efforts Gu Yifan and the production team made to maintain this mystery would be wasted.

Gu Yifan stood in the center of the stage, took a deep breath, and nodded to the band members beside him.

The applause gradually subsided.

be quiet
A powerful suona horn melody suddenly rang out, like a stone thrown into a calm lake, creating ripples.

The four mentors weren't idle either; following the director's instructions, they gave a little praise first.

"Will it start with a suona (a traditional Chinese wind instrument), or perhaps a folk song?"

"It sounds nice, but I'm not very familiar with it. Can you tell what song it is?"

"I could hear a hint of Errenzhuan (a traditional Chinese folk art form) in it."

"Wow, I could tell without you saying it."

The four mentors each whispered something to each other, and then the director had the cameraman zoom in again on Gu Yifan in the center of the stage.

The suona music stopped, and the music became soothing and melodious.

At that very moment, Gu Yifan raised the microphone, and his clear voice, tinged with a hint of hoarseness, rang out.

"The plum blossoms have turned red in the coldest days of winter, while the mountains are covered in snow."

"The desolate branches cast shadows, the crescent moon shines on a sleeping person."

"The young man was driving the carriage, holding a long whip in his hand."

"The river breeze blew, and his face turned bright red."

Having undergone two hours of training, Gu Yifan performed exceptionally well, which, combined with the heavenly sound, created a stunning effect.

The result was surprisingly much better than during rehearsals.

Not only were the four mentors somewhat surprised, but the audience, who were experiencing some aesthetic fatigue, were also drawn to the event.

The four mentors knew Gu Yifan and remembered his voice vividly.

But listening to this song now gives me a feeling of familiarity mixed with strangeness, as if it has changed slightly from my memory.

"That sounds nice." As the only female mentor, she was the first to offer encouragement.

The other three nodded slightly.

They looked curiously at Gu Yifan, who was wearing a mask, and were unsure whether the person inside was the same young man who had left a deep impression on them.

It's like they've suddenly become a different person.

The styles are quite different.

Gu Yifan closed his eyes, completely ignoring his surroundings, and immersed himself in the moment.

"The sound of gongs and drums heralds the arrival of the first month of the lunar year; amidst the crackling of firecrackers, a carpet of red petals carpets the ground."

"Every household lights up lanterns~ It's another year of good harvest."

The lyrics, which are clearly festive, evoke a strange sense of sadness when combined with the accompaniment.

The audience members of Love Apartment couldn't help but prick up their ears.

This was the first time Ziqiao, Guangu, and the others had heard Gu Yifan sing.

"Is that really Yifan standing on this stage?" Guan Gu couldn't help but whisper his doubts.

But Lin Wanyu and Hu Yifei both raised their fingers and said, "Shh!"

Guan Gu awkwardly shut up.

"The clear, cold river water has been flowing for so long, like a traveler who has gone and will never return."

"The girl, tears welling in her eyes, stood alone at the door, gazing into the distance through countless autumns."

"Heavy snow seals the door, but it's time to send off the God of Wealth."

"Even the raging fire cannot burn away the one I love!"

"Frost flowers fill the window, on this auspicious day."

We've decided to spend our lives together!

Then another stirring suona interlude began.

It seemed to add a touch of tragedy to the song and infuse it with soul.

This is no longer a simple, sad song, but one that draws the audience into the world depicted in the lyrics.

A true depiction of the vast and boundless Northeast China, with snow-covered fields and kind, simple people.

Instead of giving any further comments, the four mentors straightened up involuntarily, their previously relaxed posture becoming even more upright.

Ordinary people might just think the song is nice, but those from Northeast China might miss their hometown because of it.

But as a professional.

The four mentors could naturally tell that the lyrics and arrangement of this song were absolutely top-notch, coupled with Gu Yifan's heavenly voice.

If it were on today's show, it would definitely be considered one of the top three songs.

And
I've never heard this song before. Is it a new song?!

The four exchanged glances, secretly waiting for the next move.

The audience was not disappointed as the suona music reached its climax.

Gu Yifan's voice changed, becoming somewhat impassioned.

"The setting sun over the northern frontier! It is her red bridal attire, with a mountain of pines and cypresses as her bridesmaids!"

"Wait, her lover is returning home in glory!"

"In this life, I will only be with you."

Zhanbo suddenly shuddered, touched his arm, and wow, he had goosebumps all over.

It wasn't just Zhanbo; everyone else was the same.

All eyes were drawn to the silver-masked man standing in the center of the stage.

It seems that in his singing, one can hear a trace of longing for his hometown, and a touch of melancholy that he can never return to it.

Before everyone could recover from the shock, the sound of the suona horn rang out again, perfectly matching Gu Yifan's voice.

"The drums and gongs resound! It's the first month of the lunar year!"

"Amidst the crackling of firecrackers, a carpet of red falls to the ground!"

"Every household lights up lanterns, for another year of good harvest!"

It came to the last sentence.

Gu Yifan's voice quickly weakened, sounding wistful as he finished softly.

"Every household lights up lanterns, promising another good harvest."

The singing lingered in the audience's ears, gradually fading away until the accompaniment finally stopped completely.

A song that evokes sad memories, expresses deep love for one's hometown, and also reveals the desolation of what was once the eldest son of the Republic.

Both the vocals and the accompaniment were perfect, giving the song its soul.

This song is no longer just a simple song; it's more like the outpouring of the person in the song.

The heavenly sound effect is brought to its maximum.

It's no wonder that the four mentors and the audience were all struggling to shake off their melancholy and confusion.

offstage.

Wanyu was the quickest to react and clapped enthusiastically.

It wasn't that she didn't understand the emotions involved, but rather that the person standing on the stage was her lover.

If it weren't for the inappropriate setting, Lin Wanyu would have loved to rush onto the stage and hug Gu Yifan.

Wan Yu's applause also startled Ms. Hu, who was staring blankly at Gu Yifan on stage. She also reacted quickly and subconsciously joined in the applause.

She shared similar feelings with Wanyu.

Everyone can feel the emotions contained in Gu Yifan's words.

However, the one who understood the most was Nuolan, whose eyes were already red with tears.

The applause was thunderous, but Nuolan just covered her mouth and stared at her younger brother on the stage.

The setting sun in the northern frontier is her red makeup.

A mountain of pine and cypress trees served as her bridesmaids.
Nuolan felt as if the song was written for her, and she stayed at home, waiting patiently for her lover to return.

Fortunately, although she hasn't actually gotten the thief back yet, at least she hasn't missed out.

All the waiting was worthwhile.

(End of this chapter)