Are you trying to force me to become a star?

Chapter 133 The Wind Rises~

"Roar! Ha!"

"What is this?!"

"This is so exciting!!!"

"Can 'The World Will Always Be Good to You' be done like this?"

"When he yelled, I got goosebumps all over."

"Holy crap, I jumped out of bed and slapped myself twice!"

"Xu Jinyan is truly amazing!!!"

"Was the beginning of 'Tunnel Warfare' or 'Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy'?"

"I can't even imagine what the scene would look like after the explosion!"

"No wonder Dongxi is number one in music; just look at their principal and the scene."

"The number of viewers in the live streams of the other three schools was dozens of times less than that of the East Theatre Academy."

"It wouldn't have happened in previous years, but this year Dongxi has Xu Jinyan, and the college entrance exam results came out today—"

"We have to put together a really good show, otherwise how will we attract talent?"

"June 24th, the college entrance exam results are released. No wonder graduation ceremonies are all held today; this is practically a recruitment fair!"

"The result of this comparison reveals the difference!"

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At that moment, the teachers in charge of admissions at the other three schools all smiled wryly.

They're also following each other, given the huge difference in their popularity.

And that's all, Xu Jinyan hasn't even appeared yet!

In such situations, musical performances are the most direct way to showcase our abilities. We were already at a disadvantage in this area, and as a result—work has become more difficult this year!

"Principal, you're still got it!"

"I'm still getting excited about it."

"Yeah, I just yelled 'Ha-ha' too, and it made me feel ten years younger! Haha!"

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Listening to the group of old men around him chatting and laughing, the principal was equally pleased.

He exclaimed, "It's mainly because Jin Yan's songs are so well-written! Really good!"

A vice principal suddenly joked, "I just don't know if he can handle this situation."

"It would be hilarious if you couldn't keep up with your own song, hahaha—"

The principal also wore a smug smile; if he could catch it, he was capable; if not—

If he can't handle it, then he has only himself to blame. Who told him to write such an exciting song!

"Oh? Jin Yan is about to go on stage!"

On the stage, Xu Jinyan, dressed in an academic gown, walked to the center, nodded to the musicians, and then turned to face the audience.

A soft piano melody began, creating a hazy, dreamlike atmosphere.

Then a melodious erhu sound rang out, echoing the xiao (vertical bamboo flute), accompanied by electronic music.

The interweaving of traditional Chinese music with Western instrumentation creates a leisurely yet melancholic atmosphere, awaiting the arrival of human voices.

"We traveled along the way, stopping and starting, following the trail of the boy's drifting journey."

"I hesitated for a moment before stepping out of the station."

"I can't help but laugh at this trepidation of returning home, which is still unavoidable."

"And the sky over the fields is still so warm, the wind brings back memories of the past."

Amidst the cool and serene atmosphere created by the erhu and piano, Xu Jinyan sang softly in a breathy voice.

The emotions were restrained and gentle, with only a faint sense of melancholy and no intense ups and downs, as if looking back on the past on a solitary journey home.

When I first encountered this world, I was captivated by everything.

"Even if the horizon seems so close, I'd still be willing to go through fire and water to experience it."

"Having now traversed this world, I linger over countless things."

"Turning over the different facets of time, your smile unexpectedly bursts into view."

After the first verse ended, Hsu Chin-yen seemed to be talking about nostalgia.

He used this singing to slowly soothe everyone's restlessness, transitioning the previous noisy and passionate atmosphere into a quiet and vast expanse, like a gentle breeze in the wilderness.

"I was once overwhelmed by the vastness of the world, and also indulged in its delusions."

"Unable to distinguish truth from falsehood, I will not struggle, nor fear ridicule."

"I once poured my youth into her, and I once played the notes of summer with my fingertips."

Let your heart guide you as it comes.

"Walking against the light, braving the wind and rain."

The drumbeats intensified slightly, but Xu Jinyan's emotions only rose slightly; they did not erupt.

His voice was clear and pure, as if it contained the passionate aspirations and fearless courage of a young man about to venture into the world.

After the verse and chorus finished, Xu Jinyan smiled slightly, looking at the university students below the stage, confirming that they had completely shaken off the earlier enthusiasm. So, what's next—

Let you forever cherish the memory of the summer of 2016!

During the second verse and chorus, his breath was fuller and his mixed voice was heavier.

It was as if the boy had experienced the world, shed his naivety, and now felt regret in his heart and weariness in his body.

Over ten thousand people watched the singing figure. Students saw the future, while middle-aged people recalled the past, their eyes slightly reddening.

Perhaps this is the price of growing up!

Suddenly, the arrangement came to a close, and Xu Jinyan's voice became restrained and deep.

"The evening breeze stirs the white hairs at your temples, smoothing the scars left by memories."

"Your eyes, a mixture of light and shadow, make your smile bloom."

"Twilight conceals your faltering steps as you walk toward the painting hidden by your bedside."

"In the painting, you are speaking with your head down."

Top-notch sound equipment and immersive performances filled the theater with a sense of oppression and regret.

Facing the passing years and the scars left behind, confronting the losses brought by time, and reflecting on life's gains and losses, my emotions reached a low point.

Then, it hit rock bottom and bounced back!

All the instruments played together, and Xu Jinyan's voice soared to a high C.

In an instant, the cool blue lights switched to warm golden beams, flashing and filling the entire stage.

"I am still amazed by the vastness of the world, and I am also captivated by the sweet nothings I shared as a child."

"Nothing remains but truth and falsehood, no struggle, no pointless jokes."

"I finally returned my youth to her, along with the vibrant summer that flowed from my fingertips."

"What the heart desires, it carries away with the wind."

"In the name of love, are you still willing?"

The audience's slightly reddened eyes finally welled up with tears, their emotions running high.

With her enunciation of consecutive C5s and the stirring accompaniment, Xu Jinyan held the microphone in her left hand and clenched her right fist in front of her, as if singing a chapter of her life:

No matter how the world treats me, I will face everything with equanimity and have the courage to confront the unknown ahead!

The emotions of bidding farewell to youth and embarking on a bright future, along with feelings of regret, relief, reluctance, confusion, and anticipation, all burst forth at this graduation time, accompanied by songs.

The song has ended!

Everyone stood up and gave a long and enthusiastic round of applause.

They gazed at the bowing figure, their hearts filled with gratitude and respect.

In those brief five minutes, Xu Jinyan seemed to have taken them through a great deal of events.

For these art students, geniuses, especially young geniuses of the same age, are often not so popular.

But when they first saw Xu Jinyan on stage up close, the feeling of being moved by her singing, and the journey from youth to maturity, truly shocked them and made them immerse themselves in the performance, unable to extricate themselves!

"Principal, do you think he managed to secure this venue?"

The principal ignored the question, and as he stood up and clapped, he murmured, "The wind is blowing; what a beautiful piece of music."

"A song you can listen to from youth to old age, sung so beautifully!"

"The wind is picking up~"