In the end, Li Qi's voice was slightly louder and he led Zhang Juan to finish slowly. Teacher Qin also used a soothing outro to perform "Edelweiss" poetically.
There were sounds of musical instruments everywhere in the corridor, including drums, flutes, and pianos. Zhang Juan could distinguish not many of them, which was pretty good for a rural girl like her.
It's a poor excuse. Everyone can see that it's a lie, but Huo Jinjun just doesn't admit it.
Zhang’s father didn’t quite understand. The director helped explain the program and rules of The Voice, as well as its ratings and influence. Zhang’s father was open-mouthed the whole time in disbelief. Zhang Juan should have gotten this information from school. She didn't know how attentively she listened, but the expression on her face betrayed her yearning.
It's not that the two are discriminatory, but that this matter is beyond their knowledge. No one told them, or it is because of the misinformation from all walks of life, which makes them subjectively believe that a fourteen-year-old rural child cannot speak English.
Lao Cui asked: "You should tell the truth, don't think that we don't know!"
Teacher Qin continued to set out the conditions: "I can also help apply for tuition fees. Poor students in mountainous areas can apply for the National Poverty Special Fund. If that doesn't work, they can also apply for a scholarship fund at the school. You don't have to worry about money."
Teacher Qin also praised repeatedly: "Okay, I will accompany you and let brother Li Qi lead you to sing together. How about it?"
Zhang Juan nodded, and Teacher Qin linked his hands to play beautiful notes on the piano.
They couldn't wait to watch, carefully watching every movement and every detail of their son. They had never paid so much attention to it. This was the best opportunity to enter the child's inner world.
Teacher Qin sat in front of the grand piano and asked kindly: "Zhang Juan, what type of songs do you like to sing? Is there any song that you are particularly good at, or a song that you particularly like?"
Li Qi switched to English and sang quietly, always encouraging Zhang Juan to open up her voice and sing loudly.
Bang bang bang!
The director came over and explained with a smile: "Teacher Qin, don't worry, a good prospect will definitely not escape. Li Qi is a good prospect, isn't he? Zhang Juan is still in the third grade of junior high school. If she is willing to study at Jiangxu Normal University in the future, Teacher Qin look… "
Li Qi said even more exaggeratedly: "Within ten years, as long as "The Voice of China" continues to be broadcast, you will definitely win one of the championships!"
The director team filmed the whole scene without saying a word, and Zhang's father and mother were at a loss. They never knew that their daughter could sing so beautifully, let alone that the sound of the piano could be so moving.
"This Li Qi is so amazing! He can win the national championship..." Zhang Juan couldn't help but praise.
Li Qi smiled and said: "Enron Company has a poverty-stricken student fund, and Xiaojuan is completely eligible to apply, so uncle and aunt, you don't have to feel too much pressure."
During the summer vacation, Li Qi passed all the tests and was highly praised by all the instructors. Finally, on the peak night, he defeated other opponents and won the annual championship. He suddenly became the hottest new star in the entertainment industry!
Zhang Juan was very shy and a little timid. Li Qi squatted in front of her and spoke in Jiangxu dialect, whispering comfort. Zhang Juan's mood was obviously relieved a lot, and she said shyly: ""Edelweiss"..."
Many rural people who go to work in cities are still discriminated against. They do the lowest level manual work with no technical content and have always been at the bottom of society.
The business car drove to a teaching building, and the director introduced: "This is the music department, let's go!"
When the director rushed there, Huo Jinjun was eating instant noodles and drinking bottled water on the roadside.
"Edelweiss..." Li Qi started with a smile, nodded slightly, and encouraged Zhang Juan to sing along.
Teacher Qin stood up. She and Li Qi applauded together. The director team, except for the photographer, applauded. Zhang Juan blushed and hid shyly. At this moment, the little wish in her heart finally came true, as if she was dreaming. Same.
Teacher Qin was even more smiling. She looked at Zhang Juan the whole time, nodding her head with a smile of approval in her eyes.
Zhang Juan was very excited. She looked at her father, who was thinking that her mother had no say in the family affairs. She finally looked at the camera for help, the director, Li Qi, and Teacher Qin. At this time, she was the world The most helpless little girl on earth.
Fourteen days of rural life were enough to destroy the pride and arrogance of the rebellious teenagers. On the second day after entering the village, they still couldn't escape the big problem of hunger.
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Teacher Qin quickly said: "You can't sing, I can teach you! Director Liu, this..."
Zhang Juan and her family stood at the gate of Jiangxu Normal University. What they saw was the lively scene of freshmen enrolling. Countless people drove their cars, and the whole family came to send these young and talented students to the university. A bright smile bloomed on his face. Compared with the three rural people, he was really different.
The next day, Feng Rui fell ill. Huo Jinjun asked the villagers for bread and hot water, and gave them all to Feng Rui, saying, "I'm not hungry. We are brothers. He is sick, and I must take care of him."
Teacher Qin immediately said: "Of course I am willing to take her in! As long as her college entrance examination cultural score exceeds 400 points for junior college, I can specially recruit her!"
After the two parties were polite, they sat down. Today's protagonists are Li Qi and the Zhang family. At the suggestion of Teacher Qin, Zhang Juan showed off her singing voice in front of everyone for the first time.
But then, Huo Jinjun took off the microphone and disappeared from the sight of the director team. Fortunately, the village was not big, so he came out after just asking someone. He went to the only canteen in the village.
What surprised them even more was that although Zhang Juan had problems with her pronunciation and articulation in English, her voice was really great, her pitch was particularly good, and her rhythm was on point!
Zhang Juan and her family went to the city and gained a lot.
The director team did not try to capture the disappointment on the faces of the three of them. This was a sign of respect for them. The commercial vehicle parked next to them and asked them to get up. Then they drove into the campus with the concession passes they had applied for in advance.
The two people who were practicing singing stopped and greeted them all. After seeing Zhang Juan, Li Qi laughed: "Hello, Director Liu! Hello everyone! This is Zhang Juan, right? Hello, uncle and aunt!"
Huo Jinjun finally raised his eyes and glanced at Lao Cui with extremely contemptuous eyes: "I said it was a gift, and it was a gift! I can swear to God! If I tell a lie, let me die here!"
This sentence made Mrs. Huo sit in silence for an hour, thinking about herself.
The boulevards on campus were full of students, and Zhang Juan was envious. She noticed there were many red banners that read, "Warm congratulations to Li Qi from the XX music department of our school for winning the championship of "The Voice of China Season 3"."
On the third floor, the director led everyone to a rehearsal room and greeted the people inside with a smile: "Teacher Qin! Li Qi! Hello!"
It is impossible to hide this little trick from Lao Cui: "Where do you get the food and drink?"
Jiangxu Normal University has received a lot of attention this year. Since the third season of "The Voice of China" was launched in June, and Li Qi was given the spotlight by all four instructors in the first episode, the school's admissions office has received more calls. , almost all of them are consulting majors related to the music department.
Li Qi gave a thumbs up: "A classic song!"
And continue to let his daughter study, Zhang's father gritted his teeth and paid for three years of high school tuition so that she can go to college. Being accepted by Teacher Qin and finally jumping out of the poor mountainous countryside will definitely give her a better tomorrow.
Teacher Qin was a little excited: "Zhang Juan, you sing so well! Really, it's completely beyond my expectation! You are very talented, but your vocal skills and singing skills require professional training."
"...Edelweiss, Every morning you greet me..." Zhang Juan hummed from a small voice, her voice gradually became louder, and finally let go.
Huo Jinjun didn't even raise his head: "The canteen owner thinks I'm pitiful, so he gave it to me for free!"
Zhang's father stood up, held Zhang Juan in his arms, and said with choked sobs: "Dad is useless, he can't give you much... From now on, you still have to rely on yourself... Dad will continue to support you in your studies, you must live up to your expectations..."
In the rehearsal room, there was only piano accompaniment and Zhang Juan's singing.
Huo Jinjun and Feng Rui went to the countryside and gained equally much.
The three parents are already familiar with this method. Every day, someone from the village, Yang An, Lao Cui, and Ning Hao, will appear in turn, bringing the video of the previous day.
Father Zhang's heart was churning. It was because he had stayed in the countryside for a long time that his thoughts had deviated from the society. He still stayed in the old thoughts of the past, which was actually unfair to his daughter.
Teacher Qin almost played a wrong note, and Li Qi was also shocked. He actually sang in English
Zhang Juan blushed: "I can't sing..."
The cultural score of 400 points can be achieved by many high school seniors in the town's high schools. This is already a very low requirement.
The college entrance examination in early June, score assessment, and application form in early July will continue for another month. During this period, Li Qi's excellent performance in The Voice brought Jiangxu Normal University at least 50% more inquiries than in previous years. It is unknown how many candidates will be admitted in the end, but the sad thing is that the number of people admitted to the music department of the college has already been reported to the Ministry of Education. If more people apply, the scores will have to be improved.
Seeing this scene, Mrs. Huo started crying again.
It's so familiar. How many times has Huo Jinjun said something similar to them in these years? The lies are endless and so inferior that they can be exposed at the first glance. The oath has completely lost its meaning. Swearing is just like farting. This is one of the important reasons why Mrs. Huo is disappointed with her son.
So there is no use escaping, they must face it bravely.
The family hugged each other and cried. The prosperity of the city deeply hurt their self-esteem. They felt humbled and scared, but life has not completely closed the door to them. They still have a way to go and use knowledge to change their destiny. .