Translated by: DMlations/Zryuu
Edited by: FistFullOfDollars and Amelea xdKsGr
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It was pitch-dark on stage. The spotlight suddenly shone down on his head, like accumulated snow that cascaded onto him with a loud rumble, and a glaring light suddenly flashed.
It was full of people below! Close to a thousand! mbgJtV
The dark mass of people was completely silent, but suddenly, loud screams clamoured.
Yu Hao looked all around him, "???" mTzREK
Yu Hao wanted to start with saying 'dedicated to a friend of mine', but he was distracted by the sudden screaming and became a bit flustered.
"I exist in the sunlight, the winds, between the heavens and the earth, and also in dreams; I've always been around, and have never been apart from you. Good night." vrc8OW
He didn't know why, but he suddenly heard General's voice in his mind.
Yu Hao lowered his gaze slightly, and saw Chen Yekai sitting beside Lin Xun at the first row. BQeFHd
Chen Yekai wore a cold expression on his face and looked a bit impatient.
Yu Hao was aware that he must look really foolish right now. His shirt was loose and baggy, he wore a black T-shirt inside, and though his hair was waxed once, it was now tousled and a bit messy. pTfZKx
"I was so fortunate, to have met you……"
Yu Hao's voice trembled slightly. He tried his best to calm himself down. sS28NW
"But I've already lost all right to cry for you."
"Hopefully, beyond a horizon that I can't see……" HrBUuy
After he sang unaccompanied, the mild and sweet accompaniment began to play. Only then did the audience snap out of its trance, and a roaring applause immediately drowned out Yu Hao's voice. Chen Yekai's expression had changed instantly.
No one had thought that Yu Hao's singing voice would be so pleasant to the ears. E8XzRV
Those were the expressions that Yu Hao was used to seeing on his friends' or classmates' faces whenever he sang in a KTV, though he rarely got the chance to. He knew that the moment he started singing, everyone would look very surprised.
Yu Hao's grandmother was a Dan actress before the foundation of PRC by Mao Zedong in 1949, and she looked very beautiful when she was younger. She taught him how to sing a few songs when he was little, and after he grew up, she would listen to him sing once in awhile and advise him on his vocal techniques. Compared to how he usually sounds, Yu Hao's voice sounds very different when he sings. His usual voice had a youthful quality to it, but his singing voice is rich and deep, and it resonates from his chest. Once he switches into his singing mode, all of his nervousness will vanish. Just like when he sings in the KTV, his gaze will turn hazy as he immerses himself in the music. S9Yulx
"I heard the pitter patter of rain drops on the meadow……"
"And also the ringing of the school bell not too far away……" yGvjPc
Chen Yekai stared blankly at Yu Hao. By the time he reached the chorus, Yu Hao had forgotten that he was on stage and became completely engrossed in singing.
"Looks like you're the happiness that I wanted to hold onto the most, looks like we were actually so close to love. That person who fought against the world for me……" fPaSMm
The original version of this song overflowed with feelings from a maiden's heart, but Yu Hao's rendition imbued it with the mood of a confession from a Casanova. The background of the stage had transitioned into snowflakes that filled the sky, and accompanied by the flashing lights, the ambience engulfed the entire auditorium.
"That person who fought against the world for me, that person who stood in the rain with me, every scene was filled with your pure feelings that was untainted by even a speck of dust……" phIVQw
Yu Hao wore a white shirt, black suit pants, and his sleeves were slightly rolled up. One of his hands was stuffed into his pants pocket while the other held the microphone. His eyelashes reflected the flashing lights that shone on the stage — his gaze was both hazy and filled with sorrow. When the chorus ended, the world turned silent before his voice rang out again unaccompanied.
"I was so fortunate, to have met you. But I've already lost all right to cry for you." f2xBZY
He looked up, and once again saw Zhou Sheng.
Yu Hao's eyes met Zhou Sheng's across the auditorium. Yu Hao suddenly smiled out of embarrassment. That shy and nervous smile immediately triggered another round of sensational screams. qQ63jL
Zhou Sheng applauded with all his might. He fished out a glow stick from god knows where and, like he was attending a concert, he waved it around with the girl beside him. Yu Hao became even more embarrassed. He could only turn his head away slightly as he walked across the stage.
Story translated by Chrysanthemum Garden.
"Looks like you're the happiness that I wanted to hold onto the most, looks like we were actually, so close to love." gRld7S
"That person who fought against the world for me……"
"Every scene was filled with……I was so fortunate, to have met you……" 2a0NZ6
Chen Yekai's expression seemed to be frozen. His eyebrows slightly furrowed as he looked at Yu Hao.
Yu Hao's gaze swept over the auditorium once more and he thought to himself: this lousy microphone's timbre is so horrible, can't they replace it with a better one?
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The music finally came to an end. Yu Hao took a deep breath and said, "Welcome to our college, Professor Lin."
A third round of thunderous applause erupted. Yu Hao suddenly remembered that he hadn't said the most important words for the evening, so he added, "This song is dedicated to a friend of mine."
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The host went on stage. Yu Hao hurriedly bowed, then turned around and went backstage. As soon as he entered backstage, everyone there clapped loudly for him.
"I didn't expect that!" League Secretary exclaimed, "I didn't know you could sing so well!"
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"When you were singing on stage, it was as if you were shining!" A girl said.
"Re…….really?" Yu Hao thought to himself that she shouldn't exaggerate so much ba.
Story translated by Chrysanthemum Garden.
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League Secretary asked again, "Yu Hao! Why didn't you enter the Music Department?!"
"I'm not talented enough." Yu Hao answered, "Really, my voice isn't that good……"
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In comparison to a professional singer, Yu Hao's vocal foundations truly weren't good enough.
Yu Hao's face flushed red instantly and he only wanted to get out of there as soon as possible. After he changed out of Chen Yekai's clothes and folded them neatly, everyone was still encouraging him to participate in a Singing Talent Show. Yu Hao was going crazy with embarrassment, so he quickly cut in, "I…..I have to go now, bye everyone! Thank you!" As he spoke, he quickly bowed to the people in the backstage and fled out of the auditorium.
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