Chapter 688 - A Love Song
Chapter 688: A Love Song
The melody was a nostalgic one. The upbeat and lighthearted nature made them recall the past years.
Happy Old Home was an eight year old song. Back then it was extremely popular and everyone would be able to hum a few lines from it. However, the eight year period was like a few generations for a song where everything was no longer the same.
Just the opening moved the audience to subconsciously clap along. Some were even humming softly.
“An old song like this is really nostalgic.”
“His skills are good. Wonderful.”
“I can tell he’s a trained singer the moment he opened his mouth.”
“As expected, he’s not a young singer.”
The song slowly transformed and the entire atmosphere turned a lot more lively with a strong sense of rhythm.
“The on-stage effects are quite good. This guy must be a professional singer.”
“That might be it.”
Everyone exchanged opinions and made their own speculations.
The song came to an end in that atmosphere. The entire hall broke out in applause and cheers.
“That’s wonderful. I didn’t expect the first round to be so amazing.”
“His opponent will be feeling the heat. I wonder if they can stand up against that.”
“Who’s next?”
Old Handsome Guy bowed and left the stage.
Luo Sisi came back on stage and announced with a smile, “Let us welcome our next contestant, nicknamed—Superman!”
‘Superman? This nickname is interesting.’
The audience looked toward the door as they clapped wildly!
Behind the door, Su Mo shook Ye Lingchen’s hand, “Mr. Superman, all the best!”
Ye Lingchen nodded calmly.
The next moment, the lights went on and the door opened!
Ye Lingchen held the mic in his hand without any fear, then walked out leisurely. Step by step, he approached the stage. The closer he was to the stage, the more composed he grew!
An applause broke out once more!
“Wow, his get-up looks like he just got out of a painting.”
“Yeah, it’s just like in the movies.”
“What a nice body. I’m sure he’s a young man!”
“Damn, what a cool walking gait. Is this guy some big shot?”
“I’m so excited.”
Heated discussions broke out in the hall. The special guests also had curious looks on their faces as they wondered who that might be. Meanwhile, Chen Xiaoyan’s eyes brightened and rested her chin on her palm as she watched Ye Lingchen with rapt attention. The corner of her lips curled into a gentle smile.
Old Handsome Guy had already gone backstage. His eyes were fixated on Ye Lingchen as he subconsciously rubbed his hands. He was feeling the immense pressure too.
Ye Lingchen stood quietly in the middle of the stage.
The lights went out!
The hall immediately turned quiet.
The intro of the music was very soft and carried a hint of sorrow, causing the atmosphere to turn somber.
Ye Lingchen’s eyes remained shut as he stood perfectly still.
The fancy lights revolved around him!
Cameras primed onto him.
The audience, special guest, and seven other contestants all shifted their attention to him.
At that moment, he was the center of attention.
Under the gentle sound of the melody, Ye Lingchen’s eyes opened slowly. Under the mask, his voice with a hint of coarseness filled the hall!
“Leaving quietly,
“Being lonely.
“The crowded memories
“Are erased by time.”
Although the voice was deep, it managed to catch everyone’s heart.
The next moment, Ye Lingchen’s voice changed suddenly. Although it was not a high pitch, his deep voice had a hint of being stretched, as though a form of lamentation and motivation. Most importantly, the lyrics suddenly changed into Cantonese!
“I’ve been wandering in Guangdong for ten years.
“Sometimes I miss the time when we were together, but it has changed.
“Let the sky connect us together.
“The sky that misses your departure is capricious.
“Could it be that it believes or cares?
“Instead, it’s easy to give up.
“Only when I have nothing that I am fearless.”
Everyone was stunned!
What song was that?
How come it was a song they never heard before?
No, they have heard of the song before. However, the difference was huge. The feelings were totally different.
They could not get enough of it!
Everyone held their breaths and waited quietly.
Ye Lingchen held onto the mic and remained singing in his gentle voice. Right then, his figure seemed rather lonely under the lighting effects. It was as though he was wallowing in self pity, as though he was the only one left in the world.
“Smile a little more.
“The change needs to be complete.
“Face the truth and lies of this world directly.”
The next moment, the Cantonese part of the lyrics appeared once again.
“I’ve been wandering in Guangdong for ten years.
“Sometimes I miss the time when we were together, but it has changed.
“Let the sky connect us together.
“The sky that misses your departure is capricious.
“Could it be that it believes the next time we meet,
“We’ll be fearless even when we end up with nothing.”
They felt their scalp go numb!
Everyone felt a wave of heat rush up to their brain as goosebumps appeared all over their bodies.
That was the power of one song, the one song that fully conveyed its emotions!
Helplessness, regret, loneliness, sorrow, anticipation, fearless, yearning, risking everything…
There were too many things being conveyed at the same time. Meanwhile, if one grouped all those emotions into one, that would be…love!
It was a story about love!
Everyone was enraptured by the song, immersing their entire being within it.
Many of them were oblivious to the fact that their tears were running. A good song must warm the cockles of the listeners’ hearts, and Ye Lingchen had no doubt achieved that.
At that moment, their minds have played out a lover story of their own. Even when wandering aimlessly outside, they still believed in love, looking forward to the love of their lives!
Chen Xiaoyan’s cheeks were wet with tears. She stared at the figure on the stage in a daze, wanting badly to just rush up there and embrace him in a hug.
“The next time we meet,
“Even if we have nothing,
“There would be nothing to fear.
“Even if we have nothing,
“There would be nothing to fear.”
Finally, the song came to an end without them realizing it.
Nevertheless, the hall remained in an awkward silence. It was as though everyone had zoned out. The live stream was somehow devoid of comments. At that moment, time seemed to have stopped.
Even Luo Sisi, the emcee, was too dumbstruck to walk up the stage for some time.
“Ehem, it’s amazingly melodious. Today, I’ve finally learned what it’s like to listen to a heavenly sound.” Finally, Luo Sisi recovered from her daze and rushed up the stage. However, her voice seemed a little hoarse. “I believe everyone is just like me, deeply entranced by the song and even forgotten to applause.”
Just as she finished her statement, the audience finally snapped back to attention and started their passionate applause. Some were even offering a standing ovation.
“It’s too amazing, especially the Cantonese part! Hot damn!”
“OMG, this song has no shouting and the melody is relatively plain, yet my blood is somehow boiling!”
“Dear lord, who is this?”
“He’s not just good at singing. His dance moves are very good too. His song is so influential!”
The audience went wild, so did the live stream. Countless people were begging for the song’s name.
Luo Sisi quickly pulled Ye Lingchen aside and asked, “Mr. Superman, is this song an original from you? I believe a lot of people would like to know the name of this song.”
Ye Lingchen laughed and replied, “This is not my song. The name of the song is Love Story in Guangdong.”
[So it’s really Love Story in Guangdong!?]
[Damn, this is much better than the original!]
[Amazing. This cover brought it to a whole new level!]
[Although it’s a cover, I feel that it can be considered an original work. This is just too amazing.]
[Who is this Superman? How did he manage to change the song so much?]
[No wonder I’ve never heard of this song. The original is so unpopular. Superman, please make a single release of this! I want to play it on repeat!]