"No, Battalion Commander Shen, you don't have to be like this. It's just a game, why take it so seriously? Besides, I heard that you were a singing expert in the whole army back then, there's no need to make it sound like we're bullying you."
"If everyone plays games on the bus without her, that's truly isolating you all, and the boss will scold us again if they find out."
Yuan Shuhui pretended to be aggrieved, which left Bai Chen helpless. He wanted to smooth things over, but Jiang Yu agreed first.
"You're right, let's play together then. Tell everyone the rules of the game, and I'd like to see how it's played."
She didn't want to become a laughingstock for the men during this journey, even though it wasn't a big deal, and she didn't want to give them something to gossip about. Besides, she'd learned plenty of military songs back in school. She'd show these guys what real nine years of compulsory education was like.
"readily."
Yuan Shuhui had already devised a way to make things difficult for her, and when the woman agreed, she was overjoyed. It must be said, her use of reverse psychology was absolutely brilliant.
While she was still gloating, Jiang Yu had already prepared to torture and kill them.
The rules of the game are clearly stated: one person sings a song, and the others guess the lyrics. The person who guesses correctly sings a different song, and then another person guesses.
Of course, the singer can also choose a specific person to answer.
As the advocate of the game, Deng Wei took the lead.
"In the dead of night, I long for dawn~"
It must be said that her voice was loud and powerful; just from the very beginning, everyone on the bus burst into applause. It was as if they had been transported back to the moment of fighting against the forces of darkness, and the singers were filled with high spirits.
Hearing everyone's praise, Deng Wei became even more confident, her voice grew louder, and she kept glancing at Shen Ying, as if he would fall head over heels for her singing at any moment.
The leaders, sitting in their cars, couldn't help but remark on the song:
'Youth is wonderful; it's vibrant and energetic.'
As Deng Wei sang, she walked towards Jiang Yu, thinking to herself, "She definitely doesn't know this song, so I'll just embarrass myself in front of everyone."
"Comrade, please guess the song title."
After she finished singing the last note, she spoke to Jiang Yu. Shen Ying, who was standing next to her, couldn't help but feel nervous. He knew that this woman had never heard any songs before, and didn't even know the lullabies that children used to sing. He couldn't help but feel worried for her.
Seeing his distressed expression, Deng Wei understood immediately. She didn't need to guess; that woman definitely wouldn't be able to figure it out.
"Comrade, why don't you guess? Staying silent like this is just stalling for time."
Yuan Shuhui led the way in watching her make a fool of herself, and many others chimed in to support her.
"I remember Battalion Commander Shen is also a very good singer. Are you waiting for an answer?"
Worried that the man might do that, they wouldn't be able to see Jiang Yu embarrass herself, so Deng Wei kept a close eye on the two men's movements, afraid that they would lip-sync.
"azalea."
Amidst the relentless sarcasm and ridicule of the group, Jiang Yu spoke with a casual ease, as if it were nothing. She possessed a patriotic heart, so she had long since memorized this song perfectly; there was no question of her being completely ignorant of it.
Her expression was completely natural, and her answer was very relaxed, leaving Deng Wei dumbfounded. But the most shocked of all was Shen Ying.
This woman clearly can't sing, so how come she can sing so easily right now? Or did she hear her sing before and remember it?
"It's normal to guess such a simple song. Now it's your turn to sing, so even if you don't sing well, remember not to be stage-frightened."
Deng Wei simply stopped pretending. In her opinion, it was just the title of a song. It wasn't anything special to guess it; anyone on the bus could answer that.
She refused to believe this woman could sing. Even if she could hum a couple of lines, that would be impressive, but it was nothing compared to her. After all, Deng Wei had practiced vocal music since childhood and was at the national team level. This woman was just from the countryside; what did she have to compare to her?
"It's just singing, it's not a big deal. Why make it sound like you're so amazing? Is it really necessary?"
Jiang Yu couldn't stand this woman putting her down; she wouldn't tolerate even a single word from her, let alone a single sentence.
"Okay, since you make it sound so simple, then hurry up and sing! Don't try to stall for time with this talk. Of course, if you're scared, just say so; no one will laugh at you."
In Yuan Shuhui's view, even a second's hesitation was an act of cowardice. Provocation aside, she certainly had the means to back it up, knowing Deng Wei's capabilities.
“I’ll sing for her.”
As soon as Shen Ying spoke, a chill emanated from the surroundings, and Bai Chen, on the other side of the aisle, couldn't help but wrap his clothes tighter. It has to be said that the battle between these women was truly fierce; he dared not utter a single word, for fear that if he did, the flames of war among everyone in the bus would be diverted to him.
Of course, I also admire Jiang Yu from the bottom of my heart. She is amazing to be able to deal with this group of people. She is truly amazing.
"Commander Shen, if you can't handle the game, just admit defeat. What's the point of helping her? If we were on the battlefield or on some other mission, would you just help her like that?"
Deng Wei was eloquent; she wanted to see how this woman would respond.
In the tense atmosphere, Jiang Yu cleared her throat:
"The naval port is quiet, the waves gently rock the warships."
She had been thinking for a long time, figuring that if she just picked any song, they would probably think that everyone's songs were just so-so, so she finally settled on "Night at the Naval Port".
Jiang Yu's voice is already beautiful, and combined with the melodious tune, it creates an immersive experience. Moreover, her voice seems to carry an accompaniment, as if you could hear the cries of seagulls at any moment.
The leaders, who were usually focused on the sounds in their cars, found it hard to believe when they heard this song, especially Zhou Jianguo, who was so engrossed in tapping his feet to the beat that he was thinking to himself.
There's actually someone who sings even better than Deng Wei! I must ask who it is when we get off the bus. If they're being groomed for a major role, everyone will think highly of their performing arts troupe.
In the car, Shen Ying looked at Jiang Yu in disbelief. He never dreamed that the woman he had married for seven years could sing better than a professional.
Of course, his thoughts weren't about doubting the woman, but rather about what hidden treasures she might possess that hadn't yet been discovered.
"How could this be? How could this be...?"
After Jiang Yu finished singing, before anyone could even guess the song title, they heard Deng Wei mutter to herself. She hadn't expected this woman to be so capable; everything that had happened in the provincial capital proved that she was merely a supporting character, a foil to that woman.
Thinking of this, I was so angry that I almost fell to the ground.
Jiang Yu had grown up hearing stories of people helping others in need, so seeing this, she could only keep her distance. She only breathed a sigh of relief after Yuan Shuhui helped her to a seat.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
