Chapter 135 – The Brightest Star
“My original dream has not changed…”
“Because I want to make money to help pay off my family’s debts…”
“I want my family to live a happy life. I want my mother to no longer have to work hard day and night.”
“Therefore, I have to make a lot of money!”
When Lu Chen’s firm and powerful voice, through the LCD TV stereo hanging on the wall, clearly entered Lu Xi’s ears, her sister’s eyes suddenly appeared a little glistening.
She came to Beijing from the Binhai and saw with her own eyes how hard Lu Chen worked to make money and knew how much he had paid.
Chen Jianhao once told Lu Xi privately that when Lu Chen came to work in his bar, he was always very diligent and almost never late for work.
In order to earn more tips, among all the waiters, Lu Chen is the most diligent in running solo. Because he has to bring tea and wine to the guests every day, he is often too tired that he can’t get up straight, and often rides the last subway back to his rental house in the evening.
And he has been living in a basement where he could not see the sun and cheap rent.
Later, Lu Chen came out to sing. In order to make up for his shortcomings, he practiced the guitar desperately. Even if he had a pick, he would still play until his fingers were broken and bleeding.
He can now easily refer to folk songs, the basis of his practice, until his skill has progressed by leaps and bounds.
Chen Jianhao’s willingness to help Lu Chen was also because he was impressed by his hard work.
At this moment, Lu Xi’s estrangement to Lu Chen disappeared silently.
The present Lu Chen is no longer that ignorant big kid of the past!
Is there any reason for her to continue holding on to her prejudices?
He is her younger brother.
In the T1 studio, the applause resounded.
Although the current talent show has changed a lot from before, the contestants no longer try their best to make up stories, but when it comes to dreams and ideals, it is natural for them to say something passionate or touching in order to impress the audience and win votes.
Since the beginning of the “Singing China” competition, Lu Chen has been winning using his talent and excellent original works, no matter it is the preliminary audition or the tournament.
Lu Chen never boasted or make up any stories. He even said that his dream was to make money.
Now everyone knows that his dream is the most sincere!
3,000 audience warmly applauded to show their appreciation and encouragement of his sincere attitude.
Chen Fei’er was moved: “I hope your dreams can come true. I believe they will come true!”
Lu Chen smiled: “Thank you!”
Tan Hong nodded: “Then start your performance!”
Lu Chen took a deep breath, suppressed the intense fluctuations in his heart, and adjusted his aura and mood to the best.
Then he turned sideways and gave a thumbs-up to the live accompaniment band – ready to begin.
The prelude sounded immediately.
Lu Chen will sing this song for himself!
He held the guitar and plucked the steel string.
When the studio quickly quieted down, the surrounding lights quietly went out, and countless stars began to flash on the dark dome, just like the most beautiful starry sky of the night.
“The brightest star in the night sky, can you hear clearly,
The endless sighs from lonely souls looking up.
Will the brightest star in the night sky recall,
My companion, whose shadow melt into the wind.
I pray for a clear conscience with tears on my eyes,
Find the strength to embrace you, pretending nothing’s wrong…
Whenever I am lost in darkness and fail to find the meaning of life,
Oh~ the brightest star in the night sky, guide me towards you.
……”
Behind Lu Chen, a magnificent scene of the universe appeared on the huge screen.
There are also lyrics that popped up.
“The Brightest Star In The Night Sky” is the original work that Lu Chen prepared for the final.
This song is about the dream of Lu Chen’s youth. With the courage, self-confidence and drive of young people, it shows the power of love to every young heart like him!
What is expressed in the lyrics is the spirit of pursuing. The belief that no matter what, there will always be the brightest star in front of us to guide us forward, always believe in the existence of light.
Because there is always something in life that makes us worth caring about and worth being moved!
“……
The brightest star in the night sky, do you know.
Where art thou, shadow that enjoins two hearts.
Oh~ the brightest star in the night sky, do you really care
Whether the sun rises first or misfortune arrives.
I’d rather keep all the pain in my heart, than forget the look of your eyes.
Find the strength to embrace you, pretending nothing’s wrong…
Whenever I am lost in darkness and fail to find the meaning of life,
Oh~ the brightest star in the night sky, please shine the path towards you.
……”
Inside the T1 studio hall, there was a strange serenity.
This kind of serenity is not the superficial kind. It was very quiet and there was no sound, and the 3,000 audiences were quietly listening, listening to the soul-touching song from Lu Chen.
To feel the emotion so intense that it makes one shudder!
In this song, Lu Chen fully showed his voice qualities.
His high to midrange tone transition was smooth without any difficulty, especially in the high note’s parts, there was no sharpness that pierces the eardrum, but it gave the whole body goose bumps, and have a feeling of electric shock.
On the other hand, Lu Chen’s guitar playing matched perfectly with the live band, expressing the excellent melody of the song incisively and vividly without any regrets!
It was the first time for everyone present, along with the tens of millions of viewers in front of the TV and computer screens to hear this song, and all of them were deeply moved.
Different people can have different understanding of this song. it can represent love. It can also represent family affection and even friendship. Its tolerance is its greatest charm!
The song also tells all people that even if they are in a desperate situation, they should bravely look for hope, even when they are most lost or even desperate, and to learn to face everything.
Because we were young, we were once arrogant;
Because we were young, we have gradually become secular;
But no matter where we are, we should keep a pure heart.
Listen to your heart. Pursue the direction of life!
“The Brightest Star In The Night Sky”, Lu Chen sang to himself and to all the people.
“The brightest star in the night sky, can you hear clearly, the endless sighs from lonely souls looking up!”
The sound of the piano is lingering in the air.
Tan Hong was the first to stand up. He stared at Lu Chen and clapped his palm hard.
Then Chen Fei’er, Lin Zhijie and Zhen Zhen…
And the 3,000 audiences on the scene.
The applause was so loud, so orderly, as if it had been rehearsed in advance, and it was gripping!
But for a really good song, it deserves the glory!
Lu Chen put down his guitar. He bit his lip, smiled happily, and bowed deeply.
Thank you for listening to me finish this song.
Finally, the applause was no longer so orderly, and it suddenly became furious, as if it were a storm, pounding the walls and domes of the studio hall, making the whole tall building resonate!
In the backstage, many contestants and their family and friends group were also applauding for this powerful opponent.
Lu Chen’s song has conquered the audience on the scene, as well as them.
There was no jealousy. They were sincerely convinced!
Lu Xi stared at Lu Chen on TV. The tears in her eyes finally slid down her face.
At this moment, regardless whether Lu Chen can win the final or not, she feels no regrets!
The applause in the hall lasted for two minutes.
Until it calms down. Tan Hong said: ““The brightest star in the night sky”, this is the best song I heard tonight.”
“I don’t want to comment too much. I’ll give you 10 points, because that’s all I can give you!”
Chen Fei’er 10 points, Lin Zhijie 10 points, Zhen Zhen 10 points…
Eye-catching numbers flashed across the big screen, adding up to the highest judges’ score of the night.
40 points!
Although the final result has not yet been announced, there was no longer any suspense on who will be the champion.
Although the other nine singers did well, however, they all cover other people’s songs. Lu Chen is not only not inferior to any of his opponent in singing, but he also came up with a new original song.
A work that can be a classic!
The brightest star in the night sky, he is undoubtedly the brightest star tonight.
Whether on or off the stage, no one has surpassed Lu Chen’s advantage!
No one doubts this point.
Such a situation is extremely rare in previous talent shows.
At their home in Binhai City, Lu Xue hugged Fang Yun and jumped and screamed, so excited that she could not control herself.
Fang Yun allowed her to make a fuss. Her eyes were always staring at Lu Chen in the live broadcast.
This is her child!
At the Forget Worries Bar, the guests patted the wine table hard. They raised their glasses high and laughed loudly.
The beer in the glass shook, bubbling up with white foam.
In Lu Fei live broadcast room, the celebration of millions of fans has reached the most exciting part, and the amount of the barrage has reached a terrifying situation, even affecting the server of [Whale TV], bringing heavy load to the latter! (TN: Server load)
“We are champions!” “We are the strongest!” “Long live!”
It was unknown how many members of Lu Family Army have rewarded their fish balls that they have accumulated from the usual check-in and task, and many people even put together an aircraft carrier to celebrate Lu Chen’s victory in the first season of Beijing Satellite TV “Singing China”.
Before that, they had cast countless votes for Lu Chen through the Internet, mobile phones, phone calls and text messages.
They can say with great pride that everyone has contributed to this championship!
At the live broadcast, the vote count is all over, and the host started to announce the rankings starting from the 10th place.
Until the last one.
“I announce that the winner of the first season of “Singing China” is…”
“Lu Chen!”
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TN: The song “The Brightest Star in The Night Sky” by Escape Plan: Here.
TN: Here’s someone singing the English version (diff translation): Here.
TN: Here’s another interpretation: Here.
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