1novels Chapter 69 Offers Advice, Original Work "Good Luck Comes"
Chapter 69 Offers Advice, Original Work "Good Luck Comes"
Chapter 69 Offers Advice, Original Work "Good Luck Comes"
The cicadas were chirping incessantly.
"Senior brother!"
Zu Hai followed Lin Hanjiang closely.
"Thank you so much for your help this time."
"It was just something I did."
Lin Hanjiang handed her the suit bag he was carrying, indicating that they should take a walk together.
"By the way, how's the graduation party preparation going? Have you decided on the song list yet?"
Holding his suit bag, Zu Hai honestly replied, "It's settled. My homeroom teacher suggested I sing 'Azalea,' saying that this classic song can capture the charm of folk songs and is also suitable for my voice."
""azalea"?"
Lin Hanjiang paused slightly, his brows furrowing gently.
While the song was certainly outstanding when sung well, it was a challenge on the graduation gala stage in the early 1990s, especially when facing the leaders of various performing arts troupes who came to select promising talents.
It's difficult for a newcomer to stand out instantly with a classic old song that everyone can sing and whose performance space is relatively fixed.
It lacks memorable elements and, more importantly, lacks topicality.
He turned his head and looked at Zu Hai's face, which still had a touch of childishness but was extremely serious, and said directly, "Xiao Hai, listen to your senior brother, give up on 'Azalea'."
"what?"
Zu Hai was stunned, his grip on the suit tightened, and he looked somewhat at a loss.
"Why, senior? Even the homeroom teacher said it's great."
"It's good, but not memorable enough."
Lin Hanjiang used a rather straightforward word. He stopped and began to analyze the situation seriously for Zu Hai.
"If you want to be remembered at a glance by the group leaders and teachers sitting below the stage, and to stand out among so many students, even older students, with a song like 'Azalea' that everyone has heard countless times, it's too difficult. Unless you can sing something completely new, but that's almost impossible."
Zu Hai seemed to understand, but instinctively trusted his senior brother who had just created a miracle: "Then, senior brother, what should I sing?"
Lin Hanjiang continued, "You want people to remember Zu Hai's name, not just the one who sang 'Azalea'."
"Little girl, you need to have something that others don't."
"Then I'll have to sing original folk songs like my senior, right?"
"Sure, at least he's not stupid; he understands things quickly."
Lin Hanjiang flicked Zu Hai on the forehead.
"Ouch, senior, why did you hit me? My mom said hitting someone on the head will make them stupid."
"You even know that? Is there any need to tattle on things you don't say?"
As soon as Lin Hanjiang said this, Zu Hai became dejected.
Yes, I did tell Teacher Jin, but it was Teacher Jin who forced me to say it.
"I won't beat you up for nothing. Your senior brother will give you a song, which will definitely be a hit at the graduation party."
"Really?"
"Would I lie to you?"
As they chatted, the two of them forgot about their bet with Wang Xiaolan.
They didn't take it seriously, as if they were already a regular performer at the graduation party.
I don't know if it's forgetting or overconfidence.
At this moment, fragments of memories about Zu Hai's future flashed through Lin Hanjiang's mind.
She didn't have many works that made her famous.
Only "For Whom" and "Good Luck" are relatively well-known among the original songs.
"For Whom" is about flood relief, which is inappropriate now.
Good Luck!
Yes, that's it!
Although it was created many years later, its festive and auspicious melody and catchy lyrics are extremely suitable for the atmosphere of the party.
It also allows Zu Hai's clear and sweet voice to be showcased to the fullest extent.
There's an overwhelming sense of joy, a rare and precious feeling at any time during a party.
"Okay, forget about 'Azalea,' your senior brother will write a new song for you. I guarantee it will suit you better than 'Azalea,' and it will suit that stage better too." Lin Hanjiang made up his mind, and his tone became more determined.
"Write a new song? For me?"
Zu Hai was completely stunned, his mouth slightly agape, before a huge look of surprise spread across his face.
"Senior, are you serious? But is there enough time? Besides, the program for the graduation party is almost finalized."
"There's still time."
Lin Hanjiang waved his hand, appearing confident and composed.
"A good song can sometimes be created in just a day or two. The key is that the song has to be good and suit you. Beating Wang Xiaolan isn't difficult; the difficulty lies in winning gracefully and making everyone in the audience remember you. Leave that to me."
He glanced at Zu Hai's forehead, which was red from being flicked.
"What you need to do now is get yourself in the right state of mind and wait for my sheet music. I'll figure out the rest."
Looking into Lin Hanjiang's determined eyes, Zu Hai's initial unease was gradually replaced by a surge of immense anticipation.
She nodded vigorously, her eyes sparkling like stars: "Yes, senior brother, I'll listen to whatever you say."
The two went to the tailor shop, where Lin Hanjiang ironed the suit.
Zu Hai had to go out on business, so Lin Hanjiang returned to school.
Instead of immediately returning to his dormitory, he turned around and went to find the student council president.
The student council president, Zhou Hua, was also a student of Professor Jin Tielin, one year below Lin Hanjiang. He was a guy with some organizational skills.
Although the two were not close friends, their shared background as fellow students, coupled with Lin Hanjiang's current fame, was enough to start a conversation.
We arrived at a small classroom, which served as the student council's base.
Zhou Hua was discussing something with several staff members.
Upon seeing Lin Hanjiang, he immediately greeted him warmly: "Senior Brother Hanjiang! What brings such a big star to our humble abode? Please come in and have a seat."
The other student officers also cast admiring glances at them.
After exchanging a few pleasantries, Lin Hanjiang got straight to the point: "Junior brother, I need your help with something, it's about the selection of performances for the graduation party."
"Go ahead," Zhou Hua said readily.
Lin Hanjiang told him about how Zu Hai and Wang Xiaolan, a student in the vocal music specialty class of the affiliated high school, were competing for the same solo singing spot.
"So, I'd like to ask my junior brother to help me put forward a notice to see if we can give Zu Hai a fair opportunity to showcase his work?"
After hearing this, Zhou Hua smiled understandingly: "I thought it was something serious! As for Junior Sister Zu Hai, I know she has a great voice, so what else is there to say? Leave it to me."
He patted his chest and said, "I'll release an announcement soon."
Lin Hanjiang nodded and added, "Also, junior brother. Since it's a competition between two students, to ensure fairness and avoid gossip, I suggest giving the final selection to a small judging panel."
"The judging panel? What do you mean?" Zhou Hua asked with interest.
Lin Hanjiang explained, "We'll limit the number of participants to under two hundred. After posting the announcement, anyone who wants to watch the competition can register directly. The competition will be held the night after tomorrow. Students from the affiliated high school cannot participate, and teachers cannot participate either, to ensure fairness."
Zhou Hua's eyes darted around, and he immediately understood Lin Hanjiang's intention.
Let Wang Xiaolan know how incompetent she is.
They really don't know their own limitations!
Even their junior sister, handpicked by their teacher Jin Tielin, can be questioned.
After the matter was settled, Lin Hanjiang thanked Zhou Hua and hurriedly returned to his dormitory.
Time was of the essence, and he had to transcribe the melody and lyrics of "Good Luck" as soon as possible.