Jiangcheng Normal University No. 1 holds many cultural performances every year, including New Year’s Eve parties, Halloween costume balls, Christmas parties, graduation parties, recitations, concerts, singing competitions, and various club activities.
The Golden Autumn Art Festival is the highlight of the annual cultural performance. After all, it is an event that all teachers and students in the school except for senior high school students are required to participate.
In the past, the main force of this kind of art performances were mostly high school sophomores. The first-year students were limited by the fact that the connections between classmates were not close enough, so the programs accounted for a smaller proportion and were all personal talent shows.
A trio performance like Mei Fang's is even rarer.
So after the head teacher Dong Zhongying asked Mei Fang to introduce the program he had prepared, the classmates were all shocked. After all, this boy who usually had no presence in the class and was just a little handsome, turned out to be a guitar master.
Because everyone was looking forward to what kind of performance Mei Fang would prepare for the Golden Autumn Arts Festival, there was an endless stream of girls coming to chat with him.
When Mei Fang was tired of dealing with these curious girls, Xiang Bingbing came forward to help save Mei Fang.
"Everyone, that's enough! Mei Fang still needs to prepare for the show rehearsal. It only takes two or three days. Don't disturb him."
Because Xiang Bingbing lived in the dormitory, she knew a lot of girls in the class. They all got along well with each other and the girls were willing to listen to her, so they gradually dispersed.
However, the mocking voices still exist.
"Bingbing, you are so protective of Mei Fang, are you interested in him?"
"That's not the case."
He shook his finger at Bingbing, making a clicking sound.
“This is an agreement between me and two other friends.”
…
Yuanyuan and Youxi had asked her to help monitor them...
The accompaniment of the song submitted by Mei Fang and Xia Yuan passed the judges' acceptance on the day it was submitted, and of course was sent to the Student Union Organization Department, which is responsible for the lighting and sound-related logistics of the entire Golden Autumn Art Festival performance.
Finally, several days of rehearsal ended and the day for the actual performance arrived.
This time, Mei Fang gave his expensive digital camera to Wan Chaoxiong and Xiang Bingbing, and asked them to help record a video for them. Wan Chaoxiong was very interested in Mei Fang's camera and agreed on the spot, on the condition that Mei Fang lend him the camera for two days.
The reason for asking Wan Chaoxiong for help is that the former is now a well-known campus UP host on Station C, with excellent video editing and post-production skills. He also promised Mei Fang that he would help edit the video.
The reason why I asked Xiang Bingbing for help was because she is currently studying in a photography club. As she already has a photography job, this would be an opportunity for her to practice.
Of course, another reason is that Xiang Bingbing has an excellent shooting perspective. As long as Bingbing stands up, other people standing on stools may not be able to block her.
Participants in the song programs of the cultural and artistic performance must change into performance uniforms, and these clothes can be selected directly in the dressing room prepared by the school.
Xia Yuanlin and Youxi picked out a male high school student uniform for Mei Fang that is commonly seen in Wanwan idol dramas: a white shirt with black trousers, a plaid tie, and a white sleeveless sweater on the outside. They were both very satisfied with the outfit.
"He really looks like the male lead in an idol drama." Lin Youxi carefully tied Mei Fang's tie and smiled with satisfaction.
"I won't be happy to get such an evaluation..."
"Why are you unhappy about this?" Xia Yuan patted Mei Fang's shoulder. "I'm just praising you for your good looks. After today, many girls will definitely be eyeing our Ah Fang."
Mei Fang shook her head and disagreed with Xia Yuan's point of view. "The students of Jiangcheng Normal University are the smartest students in the province. How can they have so much time to think about dating?"
"That's not necessarily true... Having a romantic relationship has nothing to do with good grades. It's something you'll think about when you get older. There's already an open couple in our class, He Cheng and Zhao Xin. Everyone always sees them hanging out together. You know about that, Youxi?"
Lin Youxi nodded: "I know, they are childhood sweethearts and have been dating since elementary school."
"Is that so... You're too precocious, haha."
…
Lin Youxi's words caused the three of them to fall into a brief silence, and then Xia Yuan clapped his hands to ease the atmosphere:
"Well, well... let's also prepare our costumes for today's performance! I remember there's a set of high school girl uniforms that are the same style as this boy's uniform. Youxi, let's go change clothes first."
Not long after Lin Youxi and Xia Yuan left, Mei Fang began to seriously appreciate her appearance in the mirror.
After changing clothes, I really feel that my whole spirit and energy are a little different.
His delicate face had a clean and sunny temperament, and he didn't look like a workaholic who might die suddenly.
Hmm... Was I this handsome in my previous life
Mei Fang stroked his chin a bit cockily as he admired it, then glanced to the side inadvertently.
Then he saw Xia Yuan and Lin Youxi leaning their heads over and staring at him.
Mei Fang's face suddenly turned red, and he immediately scolded the two of them, "Hurry up and change your clothes!"
"Here he goes! Ah Fang's dark history has increased!"
Do we still need to count the dark history between us
Hearing Xia Yuan's yelling, Mei Fang couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth slightly.
Now, I have completely entered the age of fifteen or sixteen...
In addition to the experience and knowledge, Mei Fang now has almost eliminated the hostility and desire for money that he once had as an adult.
Yuanyuan and Youxi are becoming more and more cute and mature. He has gradually lost control of his excitement as a teenager. Perhaps this is the result of hormone secretion.
His actual mental age cannot be calculated using such a rough algorithm as 26+10, and now it is actually a regression.
This is also a good thing in Mei Fang's view.
It can also help you relax and better enjoy your youth after rebirth.
The ninth show has ended, and four hosts dressed in gorgeous gowns began to announce the show for Mei Fang and others.
“Youth is a guitar that plays the strings of our hearts. The beautiful guitar can always use its varied melodies to play out the purest wishes of our youth.”
“It is about distant ideals, about pure longing, about sincere friendship and love. Please enjoy the guitar performance of Xia Yuan and Lin Youxi from Class 1 (3) of Senior High School, and Mei Fang from Class 1 (5) of Senior High School!”
As the lights on the stage gathered in the center, the accompaniment of the melody sounded in the venue. Accompanied by the more cheerful melody, Xia Yuan, wearing a JK uniform plaid shirt, slowly walked to the center of the stage while playing the guitar.
"Where will there be a small bridge and flowing water... washing away the dust..."
Xia Yuan had performed this song at a graduation party before, but this was the first time for the local students in Jiangcheng to hear it, so they naturally found it novel.
Moreover, this time Xia Yuan added a melody accompaniment, including some vocal responses (the vocals were recorded by Mei Fang). Xia Yuan's own proficiency in the song and her stage experience have also improved a lot. As soon as she came on stage, she attracted a lot of cheers - it can be seen that she had accumulated a small group of supporters at the last summer camp party.
However, some students from the special county also expressed their dissatisfaction:
"The first song is the original one, and the next one must be "Memories of Lanshan" again... Although the addition of the accompaniment makes a big difference, I don't think there is anything particularly original about it..."
"Don't worry, aren't there still two people who haven't come up yet?"
As the two were chatting, the accompaniment of the music quickly and seamlessly switched to the melody of "Lanshan Memories". Xia Yuan gently played the guitar and took a step back. The stage lights dimmed and moved as Lin Youxi appeared on the stage.
Because Lin Youxi was the monitor of Class 3, her appearance immediately caused cheers from the class.
They were already cheering loudly enough when Xia Yuan came on stage, but when they saw that the beautiful and cold class monitor who was usually serious and solemn in class would actually go on stage to sing, they also became extremely excited.
"See? That's our class monitor! Can your class monitor do something like this?!"
On the stage, Lin Youxi indeed showed her soft and delicate side to everyone through the song "Lanshan Yi".
Her voice usually sounded rational and cold, without any emotion, but today it became soft and sad.
Before deciding to perform, Mei Fang was almost the only one who had seen this side of her.
[Enjoying the fireflies under the moon/illuminating a lonely piece of paper]
[Recalling those things/You said you loved me]
This song was originally a gift from Mei Fang to Lin Youxi. She had also recited this poem in front of her mother's grave. Now that it has been adapted into a song, her level of involvement is naturally deeper.
Xia Yuan stood behind Lin Youxi and gently played the guitar. The simple and melodious tune was the best accompaniment for her clean and clear voice.
Mei Fang secretly breathed a sigh of relief in the audience.
Youxi's performance was as perfect as she was off stage, without any sign of stage fright.
The applause and noise gradually faded away, the melody of the third song gradually sounded, and Xia Yuan walked forward playing the guitar.
After they slightly adjusted their headsets, Xia Yuan and Lin Youxi held hands and swayed to the beat.
Xia Yuan [I didn’t like you the first time I saw you]
Lin Youxi [Who knew they would become so close later on]
The duet of this song is in the form of you singing one sentence and I singing another, but in the climax part, the two of them sing together.
If it weren't for you, I wouldn't believe it.
[Friends are more loyal than lovers]
[Even if I'm busy with love/I'll freeze you]
[You won't hate me/just scold me a few words]
As Xia Yuan and Lin Youxi sang, they held hands and looked at each other and smiled.
The two of them have been childhood sweethearts who have known each other for ten years and have been inseparable. Their sweetness has long surpassed that of ordinary friends, and singing this song is no different from expressing their true feelings.
If it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t be sure.
[Friends listen better than lovers]
[My hidden meaning/My words without meaning]
[I can't live without Darling/I can't live without you even more]
After the climax at the end, Xia Yuan put down the guitar, suddenly came over, and hugged Lin Youxi tightly.
Isn't this... the plot that was arranged before
Lin Youxi was a little surprised at first, but she also knew that the sentimental Xia Yuan was suddenly emotional, so she did not refuse, but hugged Xia Yuan and patted her back gently to comfort her.
The two embraced each other sweetly on the stage, which immediately triggered thunderous applause from the audience.
"Good! It's a girl's sticker!"
No matter whether it is a girl or a boy, no one doesn’t like to see girls posting!
The strong response outside the stage made Mei Fang a little nervous.
This was his first time on a real stage.
It was also Lin Youxi’s first time just now, but the aura she displayed was no different from Xia Yuan’s.
call…
Looking at Xia Yuan and Lin Youxi hugging each other tightly on the stage, Mei Fang took a deep breath.
He has always believed that Lin Youxi and Xia Yuan are girls who are much better than him.
Whether in terms of ability, qualifications or appearance...
And he just took advantage of his knowledge of sudden death after rebirth to form such a deep bond with them.
Although this inferiority and anxiety is not directly reflected in Mei Fang's words and deeds on weekdays, it has always been deeply buried in Mei Fang's heart.
So, whether it’s learning guitar or performing on stage…
For Mei Fang, in addition to realizing the regrets of his previous life, it is more of a competition of hard work.
His experiences in his previous life had proven that he was actually a boy of mediocre qualifications and unremarkable talents. Apart from games and roller skating, he had no talent in other areas.
BAK has already made him financially independent, so there is no absolute need for him to study hard, learn coding, or learn music.
He always strives to try more and achieves corresponding results.
Mei Fang could only work hard.
Work hard to grow.
Because only in this way can he truly grow into a good enough man.
become-
A man worthy of them.
Under the spotlight, Mei Fang slowly walked onto the stage while playing a soft melody.
As far as he could see, there were nearly 3,000 students in the first and second grades of high school.
In this packed venue, countless eyes were watching him take the stage.
His appearance did not receive warm cheers and applause like Xia Yuan and Lin Youxi. There were only a few loud cheers from Xiang Bingbing and sporadic cheers from his classmates.
But, that doesn't matter.
Xia Yuan and Lin Youxi were still holding hands.
At this moment, they both turned around at the same time, stared at Mei Fang, clenched their fists and cheered him on.
Because they were also witnessing their childhood sweetheart Mei Fang, whom they had known for ten years, realizing his dream "for many years".
Then they turned around, released each other's hands, and placed their hands on their chests.
[I know you still love me]
[Although/the reason for separation/we have both accepted it]
[You know how sad I will be]
[So/even until the end/she still smiled and told me to cheer up]
[I know you can't let me go]
[Only then/when leaving/will I close my eyes and not look back]
[Promise you/I will live well]
[Don’t let these tears be shed in vain]
There was a reason why Xia Yuan and Lin Youxi chose this song that Mei Fang didn't even know about.
This song represents separation, although it does not take place in the era they spent together in reality.
But there is a slight possibility that it will happen.
That was the time when Mei Fang's father Mei Lijun got promoted and moved.
As children, Xia Yuan and Lin Youxi both thought about how painful and sad it was to lose Mei Fang, their best childhood playmate.
But they don't face separation as calmly as the protagonist in this song.
They chose to work together to fight for it.
Strive for a solution that does not require separation.
Strive for a plan for everyone to continue to be together.
The scene where they cried and begged Mei Fang's mother Xiang Xiaoxia was the most unforgettable memory of their childhood.
After the two ended the singing with rich emotions, everyone gave them warm applause.
This applause belongs not only to Xia Yuan and Lin Youxi, but also to Mei Fang, who was willing to be a supporting role behind them and played the melodious and sad farewell music.
Finally... it's time to face the stage alone.
As a relatively light melody sounded, the spotlight shone on Mei Fang, who quickly got into the mood and began to play the guitar.
Xia Yuan and Lin Youxi slowly stepped back, but did not retreat behind the curtain. They just retreated to the left and right sides of the stage behind Mei Fang, swaying gently to the melody.
…
No... Exit
While Mei Fang was softly singing a cheerful ballad, she looked left and right at Xia Yuan and Lin Youxi. They just squinted their eyes and smiled sweetly at Mei Fang.
Is this because they were afraid that I would get nervous and lose my state of mind, so they secretly discussed this and deliberately kept it back
How much do you not believe in my performance
Mei Fang sang the song with a smile as she got into the rhythm.
[I am happy to stay by your side/shield you from the rain and wind]
[I will accompany you on the road ahead]
[I am willing to offer myself to be your exclusive universe]
[Holding you and dancing as if no one is around]
As Mei Fang finished his guitar performance, he, who was originally thought to be just an accompaniment, amazed everyone and sparked a very heated discussion.
"What kind of song is this? It's so beautiful!"
"It feels like an original song. If it's true... then this student is really talented!"
"Oh my god, this is so sweet! I want a boyfriend like this too!"
"Which class is this boy from? You heard him just now, right? Introduce him to me now!"
Mei Fang received thunderous applause. Xia Yuan and Lin Youxi also ran over and held his hands. The three of them completed the final curtain call performance together.
And the Golden Autumn Art Festival belonging to Mei Fang and others came to an end.
The Golden Autumn Art Festival chapter is over. I will take a day off tomorrow and sort out the plot by the way (°з°)-
(End of this chapter)