The focus on the fourth group was mainly on Yue Fengju and Li Chenchuan. The groups were randomly assigned; otherwise, they might not have been placed in the same group. This particular grouping raised everyone's expectations for the fourth group to the highest level.
After the group's performance officially began, it was clear that Yue Fengju did not disappoint. The song he sang was well-written and performed excellently.
As Yue Fengju walked off the stage, he was immediately met with a round of applause. The applause from over two thousand people was exhilarating...
The audience in front of the TV also burst into high praise.
Following Yue Fengju was Qian Anyu... Qian Anyu was unhappy about being grouped with Li Chenchuan, but upon reflection, he realized that this arrangement was very favorable for him to defeat Li Chenchuan. He willingly became the second to perform, and his song was also very well-sung, leading people to comment that the fourth group was indeed a group of hidden talents, the strongest group in today's live broadcast of "China's Good Music"!
The performances of the contestants after Qian Anyu were rather mediocre, and the next one was also quite average... After these two, it was Li Chenchuan's turn!
"Finally, it's Li Chenchuan... I wonder how his song compares to Yue Fengju's?"
"It might be difficult to surpass Yue Fengju; his song was particularly good, and his singing skills are impressive."
"Li Chenchuan's song is actually better than Yue Fengju's..."
"Maybe not!"
Many of Li Chenchuan's detractors also chimed in, saying, "Li Chenchuan might be running out of ideas. Who knows?"
Amidst the mixed voices, Li Chenchuan stood on the stage, bowed to the audience, and for a moment, the discussions among many people ceased. Over two thousand people clapped, and the sound of applause stirred Li Chenchuan, making his blood boil... However, performing in front of two thousand people also made him a bit nervous, but he could overcome this.
Everyone's attention was now on Li Chenchuan, and they were all ears, waiting to hear his voice...
Of course, many of the audience members were graduates who had fallen in love with this young man after hearing Li Chenchuan's "Possession" and "Deskmate of Mine" during their graduation.
Of course, Li Chenchuan's family and many of his high school classmates were also holding their breath, waiting for Li Chenchuan.
Qian Anyu was also watching Li Chenchuan nervously... He was actually very afraid that Li Chenchuan would sing another excellent song.
Facing the camera, Li Chenchuan was composed, picked up the microphone, and the melody began to play softly.
It was still a gentle tune, similar to Li Chenchuan's previous songs, narrating without any overpowering force, but with a fresh and clear style, as if cleansing people's hearts, like washing away the dirt with a basin of clear water on a scorching summer day.
In this sound, Li Chenchuan's first verse began...
The lyrics were displayed on the TV screen and the large screen behind him—
"White magnolias bloom, so beautiful, so white
This is the season when we will part
Hard to say goodbye to you, shy girl
Like a fragrant scent, lingering in my heart"
As soon as he sang the first verse, everyone knew that this was a campus song like "Deskmate of Mine" and "The Brother Above My Bed," but this song was more straightforward, specifically for the graduates! The magnolias blooming at the time of departure, and in the first verse, he said, "We will part..."
Thus, the expectations of the graduates instantly soared! Li Chenchuan's graduation song had a strong emotional impact!
Qian Anyu was surprised because Li Chenchuan's singing skills had really improved while singing the first verse of "White Magnolias Bloom"... No wonder Meng Hao said Li Chenchuan had astonishing talent!
Moreover, the song retained Li Chenchuan's fresh and clear style, with a touch of sentiment that slowly seeped into the heart, making it impossible to resist and only to enjoy the beautiful moments brought by the music.
The judges also nodded in approval; the first verse, lyrics, and melody were all very moving.
"White magnolias bloom, so lovely
Waving goodbye to joy and sorrow
Time flies like running water
Day and night, it waters our youth..."
In this verse, Li Chenchuan's ability to evoke tears was evident again!
The graduates listening to his song felt as if something was blocking their hearts. Although some time had passed, the scenes of departure still seemed to have happened yesterday.
Indeed, in the season when magnolias bloom, whether you are willing to leave that life or not, you must wave goodbye to the past joys and sorrows, to the days gone by. Time flies like running water, day and night, watering our youth and years without us even realizing it.
In Li Chenchuan's clear and touching voice, the small emotions in people's hearts quickly rose, gradually turning into a sense of sadness.
Even those who had graduated long ago were brought back to their graduation days, reliving those small emotions.
"White magnolias bloom, bloom, white magnolias bloom, bloom
Like crystal waves blooming in my heart
White magnolias bloom, bloom, white magnolias bloom, bloom
It's a faint youth, pure love..."
This climactic verse, with its repeated lyrics, seemed like a gentle whisper, softly tapping into everyone's soul.
Many graduates' most tender spots were touched again by Li Chenchuan.
For a moment, the support for Li Chenchuan on the internet surged—
"Did you hear that? That's Li Chenchuan's voice! That's the song he wrote! Don't talk about him running out of ideas; his songs are still so beautiful."
"In the season when magnolias bloom, it's also the season of departure. Li Chenchuan's songs about departure are so touching; this must be supported!!"
"Waving goodbye to joy and sorrow is truly cruel, but indeed, it's this daily life of study that waters our youth..."
The praise flooded in like a tide, and for a moment, the detractors were left speechless. This "White Magnolias Bloom" truly touched the most tender spots in people's hearts, making it difficult for them to criticize Li Chenchuan.
... Finally, Li Chenchuan finished his song!
The applause erupted, and Qian Anyu clapped reluctantly, his face filled with reluctance. But he knew that Li Chenchuan's song was better than his, and his performance was also excellent.