There were no work tasks in the afternoon, so everyone was able to relax and rest for a long time. They didn't get up until after 2 p.m.
The weather was a bit cool, and Fang Yang suggested going out for a walk. After walking around the steel city every day, it was a rare treat to come to the countryside, especially the beautiful Jiangnan water town. Although it was remote, there was no trace of industrial pollution. It was a place worth going out to breathe some fresh air!
Most importantly, this is an outdoor variety show. What's the point of staying in a room all day? Too much chatting will make the audience feel tired. Getting out of the room occasionally can increase the topic's popularity, both for the host and the viewers in the live stream. This is the key to increasing traffic.
Everyone welcomed Fang Yang's suggestion. They had been here for over a day and hadn't had a chance to properly explore the surrounding scenery. Now that they had some free time, they naturally wanted to take a look.
The group of seven walked along the road at the village entrance, following the stream where Zhang Ze and Xu Peng had fished the day before. This section of the road was relatively easy to walk on, but Lan Qing and Mu Yu were both wearing high heels, as they would have easily run into trouble if they had taken other routes.
The rice in the fields is almost ready for harvest. The yellowing rice stalks sway in the wind, emitting a refreshing fragrance that brings a sense of tranquility and joy.
At a glance, the entire field is filled with the joy of harvest. Although there are no villagers working in the fields now, the vitality that nature has given to this land is something that no one can ignore.
Mu Yu, being the most sentimental, exclaimed upon seeing the beautiful scenery, "How beautiful! A scene of abundant harvest, the most wonderful time of the year!"
"That's right, it's the season we look forward to the most. Once it's almost here, whether we'll reap a harvest or end up with nothing, even though we usually gamble on the weather, we still hold onto a last hope. And isn't it almost here?"
Lan Qing didn't quite understand this sentence. "President Fang, what do you mean by 'already decided'? I don't understand this sentence."
Fang Yang explained with a smile, "The growth and development of crops is a process. If there is a lack of irrigation or sufficient sunshine during the critical stage of growth and development, the harvest will be greatly affected. This is why we say that crops depend on the weather."
"Mr. Fang, you know so much!"
Mu Yu stared at Fang Yang with starry eyes.
“I also grew up in the countryside, so it’s normal for me to know a little bit from what I’ve seen and heard, but if you ask me to work in the fields, I’m completely clueless.”
Fang Yang told the truth that he was still young at that time, and when it came to going to the fields, it was more about playing than doing farm work!
"That's pretty good, at least you can tell what the dishes are like. I can't tell them apart at all."
Fang Yang chuckled and said, "The hardships of rural life are unimaginable to those who haven't experienced it. The idea of a idyllic life of working at sunrise and resting at sunset is something only those who have truly lived in the countryside know about the hardships involved."
"What Mr. Fang said is true. Don't be fooled by the fact that people in the countryside usually wander around aimlessly. They actually work very hard during the busy farming season. Even at other times, they have to worry about the growth of crops. Weeding, pest control, and fertilizing are all very arduous tasks. In the end, after a year's harvest, there is very little left after just enough to make a living."
Having come from a rural area, Xu Peng naturally has more authority to speak on this matter, and having always been on the front lines, he understands the hardships of rural people better than Fang Yang, who is only half-baked.
"It's not easy for anyone. Rural people suffer, but city dwellers aren't much better off. Rural people are hardworking, so at least they have a guarantee of food. City dwellers don't have that guarantee. They have to work from dawn till dusk for a meager living. Money is at stake every day. Where can they find any peace and quiet?"
As a Hong Kong Island resident, Zhang Ze experienced a more hectic pace of life and greater pressure than people on the mainland. Having lived in poverty for a long time, he naturally understood the hardships faced by Hong Kong Island residents, which were even greater than those on the mainland.
Chen He didn't want the topic to veer off course. "President Fang, it's rare for you to appear on a variety show. You haven't been out and about for so long. I bet your fans are eager to hear you sing a couple of songs. How about we take this opportunity to give the viewers in the live stream a treat and sing a song for them?"
"Yes, Mr. Fang, is this your first time on a variety show? I think all the viewers in the live stream are hoping you'll sing a song. It's been almost a year since you released a new song. Don't you want to fulfill your fans' wishes?"
Huang Guang, always eager for a good show, seized the opportunity to encourage Fang Yang.
"Looks like Teacher Huang is also a fan of Mr. Fang? The way you're so eager is the epitome of a die-hard fan!"
Although Lan Qing mainly works in the entertainment industry, he is also in the entertainment industry and naturally knows Fang Yang's songs. Seeing Huang Guang's impatient look, he couldn't help but tease him.
"Haha, Teacher Lan understands me so well. To be honest, there aren't many people I like in the music industry, but Mr. Fang is definitely one of them. I haven't heard any new songs from Mr. Fang for a year, and I feel like I'm itching with desire."
"Haha, it's rare to hear Teacher Huang speak so frankly. Since Teacher Huang has spoken, I must fulfill Teacher Huang's wish!"
Fang Yang didn't mince words and followed Huang Guang's lead. It just so happened that Huang Xiaoping had mentioned wanting Fang Yang to write a theme song for "Back to Field" a long time ago, and now the opportunity had come!
"Some time ago, at Director Huang's invitation, I was asked to write a theme song for this variety show. I haven't submitted the manuscript yet. Since Teacher Huang wants to hear my new song, I'll take this opportunity to sing this theme song and ask all the teachers to give it a listen!"
"Great! I love Mr. Fang's songs the most. This is the first time I've heard him sing live. I can brag about this for half a year!"
Fang Yang looked at Mu Yu speechlessly. The way this girl spoke made it seem like hearing him sing was such a rare treat.
"This song is called 'Rice Fragrance,' and it was written based on the characteristics of this variety show and my feelings for my hometown. If there are any shortcomings, please feel free to point them out!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Fang Yang began singing Jay Chou's famous song, which is also the theme song for the show "Back to Field":
If you have too many complaints about this world
If you fall, you won't dare to keep going.
Why are people so fragile and depraved?
Please turn on the TV and take a look.
Countless people are bravely striving to keep going for their lives.
Shouldn't we be content?
Cherish everything, even if you don't possess it.
...
Without accompaniment, Fang Yang sang a cappella. His gentle voice touched the ears of the few people in the audience and the millions of viewers in the live broadcast room. It was like a scroll slowly unfolding, showing the deep feelings of hometown and family affection, as beautiful as a poem!
I don’t know when it started, but the live broadcast’s view changed from focusing on Fang Yang to looking down at the earth from the air. The whole land was a yellowish yellow, with a silver ribbon-like river winding through it. Three or five villages were built along the river, harmonious and natural. Fang Yang’s singing voice seemed to fall from the sky, turning into notes that embellished this poetic scene, like heavenly music!
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