Chapter 336 The Village's Grand Feast!
Anita Mui began to sing "Woman Flower," a song that captured the vicissitudes and tenderness of life.
"Fate is fleeting, like the spring breeze that comes and goes; women are like flowers, like dreams."
Her songs tell stories and convey emotions.
An elderly woman with white hair listened to the story and couldn't help but wipe away tears with her sleeve.
Leslie Cheung took the guitar, his fingertips lightly strumming, and the song "The Way We Were" flowed gently.
Today, I stand shoulder to shoulder with you again, and our past affection is now fresh and new.
His gaze was gentle as he looked down at the audience and at Anita Mui beside him.
That affection that transcends friendship was fully revealed in the song.
Many of the program staff members in the audience were their fans, and they were already in tears.
This is Anita Mui and Leslie Cheung!
It was an era in the hearts of countless people!
Finally, it was Xiao Chen's turn.
He didn't take a guitar; he simply walked quietly to the center of the stage.
All the lights seemed to be focused on him alone, and his face was so handsome under the light and shadow that it seemed otherworldly.
He bowed slightly, and his clear voice resonated throughout the valley through the microphone.
There is a beautiful girl in that faraway place.
"I would like to wander the grasslands and herd sheep with her."
"Every day I see that rosy smiling face and that beautiful gold-trimmed dress."
"I wish I were a little lamb, following by her side."
There are no fancy techniques, only the purest singing voice.
The song contained images of vast grasslands, pure moonlight, and the most sincere love of a young man.
Everyone was mesmerized.
The elderly people seemed to have returned to their youth, remembering the girl or boy who made their hearts flutter.
The young people in the village were moved by the beautiful love depicted in the song.
Dilraba stared at him blankly, her heart pounding uncontrollably. She felt that the "good girl" Xiao Chen sang about was herself.
When the music ended, the entire hall fell silent.
A few seconds later, a thunderous applause erupted.
An elderly woman, the oldest among them, stood up shakily and, with the help of her grandson, walked up to Xiao Chen.
She held his hand tightly, tears glistening in her cloudy eyes.
"Good child...you sing so well...Grandma has never heard such a beautiful song in her life..."
Xiao Chen immediately bent down, took the old man's wrinkled hand in his own, and said softly.
"Grandma likes it, so I'll sing it more often in the future."
This scene melted the hearts of everyone present.
Behind the monitor, the director clenched his fist in excitement.
exploded!
This episode is going to be a hit!
The performance ended, but the villagers' enthusiasm was completely ignited.
The village chief excitedly announced through a loudspeaker.
"Tonight, the whole village will have a grand feast!"
"Thank you to our distinguished guests from the city!"
The villagers responded immediately, rushing home and bringing out their best dishes.
Soon, long tables were set up in the open space, and steaming hot farm dishes were served, filling the air with their aroma.
The people in the Mushroom House were also touched by this simple and warm hospitality, and they all joined in the preparations.
Xiao Chen helped the uncles carry the table, while Song Dandan chatted with a group of aunties, their laughter filling the air.
As night fell, the banquet began.
The entire village gathered together, the lights were on, and the place was bustling with noise, even more lively than during the Spring Festival.
The villagers took turns coming forward to offer toasts, expressing their most sincere gratitude.
"Teacher Xiao! Teacher Mei! Teacher Zhang! This toast is for you! Thank you!"
A dark-skinned man, holding a large bowl full of baijiu (Chinese liquor), was so excited that his face was flushed.
This wine is homemade in the village; it's clear and sweet, but has a very strong aftereffect.
Upon seeing this, the show's director immediately recalled the "disastrous" scene from the last time when the guests all got drunk and acted out.
My heart skipped a beat, and I quickly called out to the staff around me.
"Quick! Go stop them! Change it to juice!"
Unfortunately, he was too late.
Faced with the villagers' sincere respect, Anita Mui and Leslie Cheung exchanged a smile, picked up their wine bowls, and drank them down in one gulp.
Song Dandan accepted all offers without hesitation and laughed heartily.
"I'm happy today! Let's drink!"
Xiao Chen wanted to refuse, but seeing the villagers' expectant and sincere eyes, he finally smiled and drank it down.
After several rounds, apart from Dilraba and Yang Zi, who neither drink alcohol, the four celebrities were already dazed and unsteady on their feet.
The director covered his face in despair.
Sure enough, after a few rounds of drinks, the various reactions of drunken people began to emerge.
Song Dandan completely let loose, grabbing the village chief's hand and insisting on teaching him how to perform a skit.
He kept chanting "The drums and gongs are deafening, and the firecrackers are exploding," which made everyone laugh so hard they almost fell over.
Leslie Cheung, on the other hand, became unusually artistic, holding an ear of corn and reciting poetry affectionately to the moon.
She even shed two lines of tears when she read the passage with deep emotion, leaving Yang Zi, who was standing next to her, stunned.
Anita Mui transformed into a domineering older sister, slamming her hand on the table and "lecturing" everyone one by one.
He said he would introduce potential partners to the single young men in the village, which made several of them blush with embarrassment.
The most surprising one was Xiao Chen.
He was usually composed and self-controlled, but when he got drunk, he seemed like a completely different person.
He didn't make a scene; he simply held his guitar and sang love songs to the chickens, ducks, and dogs in the village one by one.
His eyes were hazy, but a childlike smile played on his lips as he gently asked the big yellow dog in front of him while playing the piano.
"Did you understand?"
"This is a song I wrote for you."
Big yellow dog.
"Woof?"
Dilraba and Yang Zi followed behind, feeling both amused and helpless.
Dilraba's cheeks flushed as she looked at Xiao Chen in a way she had never seen before. She felt that he was so cute that it melted her heart.
The entire production crew was caught in a sweet chaos, with the cameramen suppressing their laughter as they faithfully captured this once-in-a-century moment.
The next morning, the four, still hungover, gathered in the courtyard, their heads throbbing.
The director "thoughtfully" showed them footage from last night.
When Leslie Cheung saw himself reciting poetry while holding corn, his elegant image instantly crumbled.
He covered his face, wishing he could disappear into a crack in the ground. Song Dandan and Mei Yanfang were also laughing so hard they couldn't stand up straight, both complaining that they were "too embarrassed to show their faces."
Xiao Chen looked at himself on the screen, playing the piano for the big yellow dog, and couldn't help but laugh and cry.
Song Dandan rubbed her temples and sighed.
"The wine in this village is amazing."
A casual remark made Xiao Chen's eyes light up instantly.
He looked at everyone, his expression turning serious.
"Sister Dandan, you're right, this wine is really potent."
He paused, then spoke slowly, his voice not loud, but clearly reaching everyone's ears.
"I have an idea. We all saw yesterday that there are many elderly people and children left behind in the village. Why is that?"
"Because the village is poor, young people have no choice but to go out to work and earn money."
Everyone quieted down and listened attentively.