They don't actually think I like them, do they?

"Welcome everyone to Miss Yan's college admission banquet. On her behalf, I'd like to sing a song for you all."

Although it was unclear why Yan Yuli didn't perform herself, the audience was very supportive, and sparse applause rang out.

"Great! We can even listen to music while we eat!"

"Who is this person? Since they're here in place of Miss Yan, their singing must be pretty good, right?"

"Hopefully it won't be too bad, haha."

At the same time, Yan Qing, who was in the corner, saw this scene, stopped eating with her chopsticks, and cast a playful glance at the stage.

"Next, I'll sing you all a new song that I wrote and composed myself," Lin Han said.

"A song you wrote yourself?"

"Looks like she's a singer after all!"

"Who is it? I don't recognize them."

Xu Hui, who had just been having turtles drawn on his face by the kids, finally realized something was wrong. He quickly pushed the little brat away and stared at Lin Han with wide eyes.

The corners of his mouth began to turn up slightly, and the fawning smile on his face vanished.

He knew that Lin Han was about to pull off something big!

While the audience was buzzing with discussion, Yan Yuli appeared at the side door of the banquet hall on the left side of the stage and cast a worried look at Lin Han as he was carried up.

Lin Han saw Yan Yuli and returned a bright smile.

Then, he took a deep breath.

"This is a piece of work that I am very satisfied with, and I would like to dedicate it to a friend of mine. The title is—'Glorious Years'!"

After saying that, Lin Han sat down at the piano.

As the first finger landed on the piano keys, a soothing and leisurely melody began to slowly echo in the banquet hall.

"The tolling of the bell signals the return home"

In his life,

It seemed to carry a hint of melancholy.

... "

Lin Han sang earnestly in his deep, magnetic voice.

The very beginning left many viewers stunned.

It's actually Yueyu Song?

Yueyu is a common dialect in the Guangdong and Guangxi regions of southern China.

Twenty years ago, when the music scene in China was just emerging, Yueyu songs once occupied half of the music scene, and many outstanding Yueyu singers emerged, becoming the youth of countless people.

However, in recent years, the Yueyu song has lost its former glory. Apart from some veteran singers still singing it, few newcomers choose this language anymore.

Most of the people in the banquet hall were middle-aged men or women working in the industry, who had all experienced that glorious era.

Now, everyone is quite surprised to hear this feeling that is both strange and familiar.

The directors of Chestnut Media, who had just added Lin Han on WeChat, have now stopped eating, put down their chopsticks, and are completely absorbed in the song.

Although they had just heard many legendary stories about "marmalade", none of them were as shocking as seeing it with their own eyes!

　To some extent, this may determine the important standard by which older men judge whether their earlier judgment was correct!

"The years turn possessions into losses, yet weary eyes still hold onto hope."

As Lin Han's voice became more powerful and resonant, the piano music became more stirring.

The climax is here!

"Today, only the remains of the body are left."

Embracing the glorious years!

Embrace freedom in the storm~

A sound after a period of hesitation and struggle,

Confidence can change the future!

Who can do that?

(Whistle)

The melodious piano music, along with Lin Han's singing, deeply moved everyone present!

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169. Resistance and Hope

Upon hearing this, everyone finally realized what was happening.

That incredibly familiar timbre, that heart-stirring emotional impact, that rock-solid stage presence...

Who else could it be?

You might not recognize Juzi Jam without makeup, but you'll definitely recognize her music!

"It's actually Teacher Orange Jam!" A young man was the first to stand up, excitedly exclaiming.

"I never expected to be able to enjoy a performance by Orange Marmalade here."

"Truly a recognized industry miracle! He can pull out a new song and sing it off the cuff. His impromptu performance ability is many times better than the company's newest artists!"

"Signing 10,000 new talents doesn't guarantee producing even one Jujube Jam!"

Many of the bigwigs here might not be very interested in talking to them about their favorite celebrities or music.

However, once it comes to matters within the industry, many bigwigs forget about their meals and turn around to enjoy the performance of Orange Jam!

The orange marmalade is great in every way, the only downside is that it's not from our own company.

Some people even took out their phones and started recording, intending to send it back to the artists in the company—"Look at them!"

Of course, those present weren't just industry professionals focused solely on their skills; a significant number of people were also immersed in Lin Han's music.

However, those who have only listened to half of the song so far, while feeling that the music is exhilarating, cannot grasp the meaning of the lyrics.

"Just now, Orange Jam said on stage that this song was dedicated to a friend of his, but when I listened to the lyrics, which mentioned skin color and such, it seemed like it was written for a Black person?"

A middle-aged man gave a meaningful look and asked his friend curiously,

"Could it be that the marmalade's friend is Black?"

This question quickly drew the attention of people at other tables around the table, who all seemed eager to know the answer.

The friend being questioned is a producer from a second-tier media company who has studied the music of many popular singers in the Chinese music scene.

The producer chuckled and said, "You don't understand because you're not die-hard fans of Orange Marmalade."

"how do I say this?"

“Longtime fans know that when Orange Jam says ‘this song is dedicated to someone,’ the song becomes very metaphorical.”

"Like in 'Love Like a Tide,' it mentions getting drunk and wandering around late at night. As far as I know, Yan Yuli doesn't drink at all, and her house has very strict security, so it's absolutely impossible for her to be drunk or out at night!"

"There's also a rumor circulating online that it's a poem called 'Seven Mile Fragrance' written for Mangzi, which directly states that they were each other's first love. Do you think that's possible?"

"This is the style of the music master Orange Jam. The songs he writes for others cannot be understood on the surface. He often uses a fictional story that does not exist to convey what he wants to express!"

After the producer finished speaking, everyone suddenly understood.

indeed.

To nitpick over a few words about a musical prodigy like Orange Jam would be to underestimate him!

In other words, everyone should now try to find what Orange Jam wants to convey from the story told in her song "Glorious Years".

"So, what does this mean?" the middle-aged man couldn't help but ask again.

"Actually, it's already quite obvious," the producer said with a smile. "It's all in the chorus."

In fact, if we only consider the point of "subtle expression", the producer did not overthink it.

That's what Lin Han thought.

The lyrics don't need to be 100% perfect; as long as the emotions and beliefs are conveyed, that's enough.

Lin Han has always held great respect for the outstanding classic works of his previous life.

Therefore, Lin Han will not arbitrarily modify the lyrics when transferring these works.

The max level of the [Music Skill Card] has actually given Lin Han the ability to write lyrics and compose music. He has the ability to change lyrics, but he doesn't want to.

If needed, he can write a song himself.

He is still very confident in his fans. After his previous attempts to manipulate them, even if the lyrics have nothing to do with reality, it doesn't stop his fans from making up their own interpretations.

"Glorious Years" (Cantonese version) is a song composed and written by the famous singer Wong Ka Kui. He wrote the song for Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, a black leader.

This great Black man dedicated his life to ending racial segregation; this is only the result people see.

Only he himself knows the terrible price he paid in this process.

As a Black man of humble origins, his life was one of fighting against the world and enduring immense suffering.

Twenty-seven years in prison did not break his will. No matter how slim the hope or how futile the struggle, he still gritted his teeth and broke free from the so-called shackles of fate, so that he could shout, "My fate is in my own hands, not in the hands of heaven!"

This is what "Glorious Years" wants to express.

It boils down to just two words—

Resistance, hope.

Lin Han sang with deep emotion and played the piano.

Soon, the second climax arrived.

"...

Today, only the remains of the body are left.

Embracing the glorious years!

Embrace freedom in the storm~

A life spent in bewilderment and struggle,

Confidence can change the future!

Who can do that?

... "

Lin Han repeated this climax over and over again.

Accompanied by whistles and stirring piano music, the emotions of the entire audience were once again ignited to the highest point!

Many middle-aged men rediscovered the passionate feeling they once had when listening to Yueyu songs, and unconsciously began humming along.

I understand now!

The symbol of "Black people" is used to metaphorically represent the protagonist's low social status, as if he were bound by a large lock from birth, and his fate was predetermined.

But never give up the fight!

Even if all that's left is a battered and bruised shell, you must keep struggling!

Freedom will come eventually!!

Considering the main characters at today's graduation banquet, and some inside stories circulating about the Yan family, some astute individuals have already guessed who this song is written for.

But no one dared to say it.

This is a topic that cannot be touched.

Yan Yuli, who was standing in a corner by the side door of the banquet hall, felt a lump in her throat and quickly hid behind the door.