Zhou Ruolan picked it up and read through the lyrics first.
The lyrics use symbolism to compare the ancient Loulan Kingdom to a peerless beauty sleeping in the desert, expressing regret and heartache over the decline of Loulan.
The decline of the ancient Loulan Kingdom evokes a sense of melancholy, yet its existence remains an enigma in people's hearts. Who bathed with the beauty in the sandy river, sharing a single world? Who shared the sunset with the beauty, forever intoxicated for two thousand years? I never said I was your dust, yet you are my Loulan.
As Zhou Ruolan watched, she savored the meaning within. By the end, she was so engrossed in the story that her small hands trembled uncontrollably.
The artistic conception is truly beautiful.
"Give me the sheet music quickly, I want to practice it."
Zhou Ruolan stretched out her small hand and asked Xiao Weiguo for the sheet music.
"Sheet music?"
Xiao Weiguo scratched his head.
That's awkward.
He's just a karaoke bar performer; how could he possibly do something so professional?
"I don't have the sheet music, but I can teach you the melody."
This time, Xiao Weiguo didn't dare say he would sing it once; he really couldn't sing the chorus part.
"This person can write songs but can't compose music? Is this what makes a genius different?"
Zhou Ruolan was completely impressed by Xiao Weiguo's talent, and she had already found a reason for him to do so. Well, if he could write such lyrics, it didn't matter whether there was a score or not, as long as he knew how to sing it. At worst, she could go back and make up the score herself.
So Xiao Weiguo picked up the lyrics and started teaching her line by line. When she encountered a part she couldn't sing, he would automatically lower the key by eight notes. In short, as long as Zhou Ruolan could understand it, that was fine.
Because they were sharing a piece of paper, Zhou Ruolan had to sit close to him, her long hair occasionally falling down and brushing against Xiao Weiguo's face, a faint fragrance wafting into his nose.
After more than an hour of effort, it took Xiao Weiguo over a few repetitions to teach Zhou Ruolan the song from beginning to end, and she said she had grasped it. Only after she sat back down in her seat did Xiao Weiguo breathe a sigh of relief.
Zhou Ruolan sat down and practiced silently in her mind for a while before looking up at Xiao Weiguo and smiling.
"That's about it. I'll sing it once and you can hear if it's right."
Xiao Weiguo was also very much looking forward to this, wanting to see just how well Zhou Ruolan could perform this extremely difficult song.
Zhou Ruolan closed her eyes to gather her emotions before slowly speaking.
I want to borrow a thread from the desert.
A sewn cape to keep you warm
Touch your soul with your heart.
I'll keep you warm by that fireplace.
......
The verses are profound and heartfelt, with every word seemingly capable of touching the heartstrings.
When the chorus begins, the voice suddenly soars, like a silver sparrow breaking free of its cage, abruptly breaking through the clouds and soaring straight into the sky.
Who can share a bath with a beauty in the Shahe River, where they are both under the same sky?
Who will share the sunset with the beauty, forever intoxicated for two thousand years?
......
Zhou Ruolan's voice was so captivating that it even drew the attention of Liu Ye and Xiao Shanshan, who were studying next door.
They stood together at the door, mouths agape, watching Zhou Ruolan sing in the living room.
They could hardly believe that a person's voice could be so penetrating, making them tremble with emotion.
Xiao Weiguo was equally surprised.
He already knew that Teacher Zhou was talented, but he didn't expect him to be this talented.
He brought out this song to make things difficult for Zhou Ruolan; he never expected her to be able to sing it in one breath.
Now, she not only sang it, but she sang it just as well as the original singer.
This allowed Xiao Weiguo to truly witness Zhou Ruolan's talent. She was simply a born singer.
As the melody faded, the song ended. Silence filled the room for a long time.
After a long while, Xiao Weiguo, Xiao Shanshan, and Liu Ye finally started clapping together.
"Teacher Zhou, you sang so well."
Liu Ye and Shan Shan rushed in together, flanking Zhou Ruolan as she sat down on the sofa.
"Teacher Zhou, are you a music student? How come you sing so well?"
Unable to contain her curiosity, Liu Ye began to inquire.
Xiao Weiguo was also quite curious about this.
He would never believe that Zhou Ruolan had not received systematic training since childhood. No matter how talented she was, it was all for naught without hard work.
As expected, Zhou Ruolan smiled calmly and replied.
“My mother’s name is Jiang Xiumei. She is a singer, and I learned to sing from her when I was a child. I originally wanted to go to a music academy, but I had to give it up due to some things. Instead, I became a teacher.”
"Jiang Xiumei!"
Xiao Weiguo gasped inwardly. (This story is purely fictional; the characters are created for the sake of the plot. Please do not take it personally.)
This is a very famous singer who has won international awards. Zhou Ruolan was taught by her, so it makes sense.
It's such a pity. If it were in her previous life, Zhou Ruolan would have become an overnight sensation with her talent and looks if she had participated in those talent shows.
"Teacher Zhou, I'm convinced. Now I understand what a genius is."
Xiao Weiguo gave a heartfelt thumbs up.
Zhou Ruolan blushed slightly upon being praised.
"If we're talking about geniuses, you're the real genius. With only a junior high school education, you were able to write a song like this. I think even the word 'genius' isn't enough to describe you."
It's impossible for Xiao Weiguo not to be pleased to be praised like that by his beautiful teacher, but before he could even show off, he saw Liu Ye sneer with a pout.
Xiao Weiguo's arrogance vanished instantly.
Zhou Ruolan paused for a moment before continuing,
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