Chapter 357 School Anniversary Concert: Tears of the Old Friends
"In addition to the donation, I also brought two songs for everyone today. Our generation lives in the best era, and all of this is inseparable from the hard work of our older generations. The next song I want to dedicate to all those who have silently contributed to our country. Only with a country can we have a home. Only when a country is strong and prosperous can we live a better life. I dedicate this song, 'Entering the New Era' to everyone..."
Su Yang said with a smile, and Principal Zheng walked off the stage holding the donation sign. On the stage, many people from the school choir quickly came on stage and stood in the back.
Su Yang was now in front of the choir, and the accompaniment could be heard from the huge speakers. Listening to the prelude of the song, many people couldn't help laughing. The accompaniment had a red song feel.
Su Yang took the microphone and slowly walked to the front of the stage. He looked at the people below with a very calm mood.
"I always want to confess to you how heroic my feelings are. I always want to tell you how much I love life. The hardworking and brave Chinese people are marching into a new era with high spirits. Ah! We are marching into that new era with high spirits..."
Su Yang's voice today was broad and bright, like the history of China, full of confidence. Hearing this song, some of the old schoolmates in the audience couldn't help but laugh. This kind of song was exactly what they liked.
"We sang 'The East is Red' and stood up as masters of our own destiny. We told the story of spring and became rich through reform and opening up. The leaders who carry on the past and forge ahead into the future will lead us into that new era and hold high the banner to create the future..."
Su Yang is very solemn on stage, and this song is even more so.
After the song was over, there was warm applause from the audience. Tian Xuewen's eyes showed approval, but thinking about some of the things this kid had done, Tian Xuewen couldn't help but grumble inwardly. He let his daughter suffer injustice, he deserved a beating.
"Let me tell the world that China controls its own destiny. Let me tell the future that China is carrying out a relay race. The leader who connects the past and the future will lead us into a new era. Ah! Lead us into, into that new era..."
This song is a celebration of the times. And this era is also worthy of praise. The song is very appropriate. It reminds Tian Xuewen and others of the changes in the motherland over the years. China has mastered its own destiny and, through the efforts of generation after generation, has created a bright future.
Isn’t this a relay race? Just like Tian Xuewen’s family, when his father got old, he took over. When he got old, his daughter took over. And the prosperity of the entire Chinese nation is the result of generations of relays.
Under the guidance of the leader, we will create one new era after another and usher in a bright future. Hearing this word, Tian Xuewen couldn't help but sigh. Su Yang, this kid, is indeed very talented. It's a pity that this talent is not used in the right way.
In Tian Xuewen's opinion, Su Yang should join the army.
"We sing 'The East is Red' and stand up as masters of our own destiny! We tell the story of spring and become rich through reform and opening up. The leaders who carry on the past and forge ahead into the future will lead us into that new era..."
Later, the chorus began to sing. The song gained momentum and became even more powerful. Many people felt their hearts surge as they listened to it.
When the song finally ended, the audience erupted in prolonged applause. Su Yang and everyone else bowed to express their gratitude.
"Wow, it's so beautiful. I didn't expect that Senior Brother Su Yang could sing this kind of song so beautifully..."
Cao Xinping looked like a fangirl, and Tian Lu couldn't help laughing when she saw Cao Xinping's expression.
She is becoming more and more charming. Looking at Su Yang and then thinking about herself, Tian Lu's eyes flashed with determination, as if she had made some decision.
"Thank you, thank you everyone. I hope you like this song. The next song is also dedicated to everyone. Today is our 60th anniversary. Campus life is a time worth remembering in everyone's life. The longer we are away from campus, the more we miss it. Next is a campus folk song, "My Deskmate" for everyone..."
Su Yang smiled slightly, and someone from the audience handed him a guitar. Su Yang took the guitar and looked at the audience.
Su Yang's powerful eagle eye function allowed him to remember every move of the audience. For some reason, Su Yang's eyes turned to Tian Lu's direction.
Although they were far away, Tian Lu, who was watching the show in the audience, suddenly had a feeling that Su Yang had discovered her and was looking at her.
This feeling was very strange, but Tian Lu believed in her own feeling. Tian Lu also looked at Su Yang, but the distance between the two was very far, and Tian Lu could not see Su Yang's eyes clearly.
Although they were separated by a distance, Su Yang could clearly see Tian Lu's appearance.
In two years, Tian Lu has become much more mature and is no longer the little girl who is curious about everything.
In the two days, many things gradually became dull. Su Yang also regarded some of the past events as his best memories.
On the stage, Su Yang took a deep breath, did not play the guitar, nor did he play any accompaniment. He just stood on the stage and sang softly into the microphone.
"Will you remember the diary you wrote yesterday tomorrow? Will you still miss the you who used to cry the most tomorrow? The teachers have forgotten you and can't answer your questions. I only remembered you, my deskmate, when I was flipping through photos by chance..."
Su Yang's a cappella singing filled the entire playground.
Yet, these simple lyrics, like a hand, directly touched a chord deep within the hearts of many people. This was especially true for former schoolmates, who were transported back to memories, reminiscing about their school days and the girl they once loved.
Tian Lu sat there, biting her lip gently. The floodgates of memory in her mind were opened again, and those sealed memories became clear again.
"Who married you, a sentimental girl? Who read your diary? Who tied up your long hair? Who made your wedding dress..."
As soon as these four sentences came out, Tian Lu's eyes reddened again. Who would marry her in the end, who would wear her wedding dress? Tian Lu didn't know that she used to look forward to the day when Su Yang would hold her hand and walk into the palace of marriage.
But life is full of drama, and we suddenly miss each other without knowing what happened.
In the audience, many old schoolmates couldn't help but have tears in their eyes. Everyone has a beautiful memory in their heart. Now thinking back to some of the people they missed, are they doing well now?
The accompaniment also sounded softly at this time, and Su Yang stood there and played the guitar.
"You used to be so cautious, asking me to borrow half an eraser. You also once casually mentioned that you liked being with me. Back then, the sky was always blue, and the days passed so slowly. You always said graduation was a long way off, and then in the blink of an eye, we went our separate ways. Who met you when you were sentimental, who comforted you when you were prone to tears? Who read the letter I wrote to you, and who threw it away in the wind..."
Tian Lu finally broke down in tears. Covering her mouth, she began to cry. Beside her, Cao Xinping was horrified. She didn't know why her idolized senior sister would suddenly be like this. In her memory, her senior sister seemed to be someone who was always unfazed by praise or criticism.
Tian Lu looked at Su Yang, recalling every little detail of the past. She had once inadvertently expressed her feelings, but at that time, Su Yang seemed not to hear, or perhaps he did. Back then, she would cry when she encountered difficulties, but Su Yang would always comfort her in various ways, and finally make her smile. She had thought that sooner or later, they would take the initiative to break this window paper, but in the end, what she waited for was another cruel reality.
Now, there is no one around me who can comfort me so attentively. Su Yang sang very attentively. Tian Lu is a knot hidden in his heart forever, but Su Yang knows that some things can only be hidden in the heart forever.
"The old days are all gone. I will have my own wife. I will show her pictures and tell her about you, my deskmate..."
On the stage, Su Yang sang this folk song softly.
The audience listened intently. Many old alumni secretly wiped away tears. This song, especially for those with fond memories, touched their hearts.
"Thanks……"
After the song was over, Su Yang said "thank you." But there was a hint of hoarseness in his voice. Without lingering any longer, Su Yang returned to his seat.
The school anniversary performance officially began. After a few simple performances, the entire school anniversary was officially declared over. Everyone gradually dispersed. Su Yang wanted to leave but was stopped by Principal Zheng.
"Xiao Su, come here, let's take a photo together. You can't leave now. You donated so much money to our alma mater. We have to leave a photo of you in the famous alumni column in all our buildings..."
Principal Zheng said with a smile.
"Principal, that's not necessary. I'm so young, and you're hanging me on the wall. It's not a good idea..."
Su Yang said quickly.
"Look at what you're saying. What's wrong with you inviting me? If someone else donated 600 million to the school, I'd hang it on my wall for him, too."
Principal Zheng's words made Su Yang laugh. Well, he decided to stay and follow the principal's instructions. After all, he had donated a large sum of money, the largest donation to HKUST in sixty years. Hanging the photo on the wall was a real honor for Su Yang.
"Principal Zheng, I won't bother you anymore."
Tian Xuewen shook hands with Principal Zheng and said with a smile.
"General Tian, you're welcome. Your presence here today is a great honor to our university."
Principal Zheng said with a smile.
"No way! No matter how far I come, as long as I'm here, I'm still a student. This must be Su Yang, right?"
Looking at Su Yang next to him, Tian Xuewen said with a smile.
"Hello, General Tian..."
Su Yang behaved very respectfully.
"Well, you're a good boy. Keep it up, but don't hurt girls' hearts so easily in the future."
Tian Xuewen said this jokingly. Su Yang was stunned and confused when he heard this.
When he came to his senses, Tian Xuewen had already turned and left. Principal Zheng looked at Su Yang and sighed inwardly. But he didn't say anything. For some things, not knowing is the greatest happiness.
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