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Chapter 80 Chinese Rap

All eyes turned to Xu An, who had suddenly spoken, and their eyes showed a hint of surprise.

Xu An also knows rap?

Li Yang was also somewhat surprised, but then said with a hint of doubt in his voice, "Brother Xu, you might not have heard me sing just now. This kid's standards are quite high."

Lin Zihao nodded, his chubby face beaming, "Brother Xu, I don't believe you sing that well!"

"And even if you sing well, isn't it still plagiarism?"

Children are always like this; once they've made up their minds about something, it's hard for them to change their minds, and that's exactly what Lin Zihao is doing now.

He didn't think Chinese rap had anything unique about it.

Xu An looked at Lin Zihao, whose expression was very firm, and shook his head helplessly. He didn't try to persuade him, but turned to Shen Wanwan and smiled: "Wanwan, can I borrow your guitar again?"

Shen Wanwan nodded and quickly took the guitar out of its case and handed it to Xu An.

Xu An took the guitar, turned to look at Lin Zihao and the other children in the yard, his voice carrying a hint of lightness:

"You should all listen to this song of mine!"

After speaking, Xu An gently plucked the chords, and a cheerful and catchy prelude immediately began.

Everyone in the cabin, as well as the children in the yard, was immediately drawn to the prelude.

Then, Xu An's somewhat unique voice rang out.

Children

Do you have many questions?

Why are other people reading comics there?

But I'm learning to draw.

Talking to the piano

Others are playing games

But I leaned against the wall, carrying my ABCs.

I said I wanted a big airplane.

But instead, they received an old tape recorder.

Upon hearing these lyrics, everyone was stunned. Although it was rap, it was completely different from the hardcore, explosive style that Li Yang had just imitated in the West, which also had a touch of electronic music.

The song, with its slightly rap-like melody, unfolds lightly and gently, without preaching, anger, or shouting. It's more like a recollection, expressing the worries hidden in a child's heart.

What's even more incredible is that Xu An's lyrics don't seem to have been uttered randomly.

Could the inspiration for learning to paint and talking to the piano have come from the argument between Xiao Hua and Lin Zihao?

Is this impromptu rap?

The thought flashed through everyone's mind, and they were all taken aback.

How could you create such a complete and high-quality song in such a short time?

Is this even human?

Not only him, but the entire live stream audience was stunned.

What style is this? It's so catchy!

【No, you really know how?】

[The style is so unique; it really doesn't have that jarring, imitative feel from before!]

【Wait, didn't you guys pay attention to the lyrics??? This couldn't have been improvised, could it?】

[Shut up and keep listening!]

In the control room, Chen Hong was practically going crazy.

"Cut the screen! Quickly!"

"Get all the cameras pointed at Xu An!"

"How's the sound reception? Can you hear it clearly?"

"Close-up! Give me a close-up!"

Chen Hong excitedly gave the instructions, looking at Brother Xu on the screen, unsure whether to laugh or cry.

Xu An, that kid, suddenly gave her another big surprise.

You should have told me earlier if you wanted to sing a new song or a new one!

I'm giving you advance publicity, but who does this?

Yan Wei, who was standing to the side, seemed a little lost in thought as she watched Xu An sing.

She rarely saw Xu An so serious.

For a moment, it felt somewhat unfamiliar.

However, Xu An's singing will not stop because of everyone's various thoughts; in the video, Xu An's singing continues.

Why should you listen to your mother?

You'll understand this when you grow up.

Humph

As you grow up, you begin to understand

Why can I run faster than others?

Fly higher than others

In the future, everyone will be reading the comics I draw.

Everyone is singing songs I wrote.

You don't see how hard your mother works.

A comforting recipe in her heart

Hold her hand more often when you have time.

Holding hands and sleepwalking together

Upon hearing these lyrics, Jiang Zhaoyue, who had been captivated by the song ever since Xu An picked up his guitar and started singing, suddenly froze.

Did Xu An's lyrics come from what she just confided in Xu An?

As she was thinking this, she unconsciously looked at Xu An's face, only to be surprised to find that Xu An was also looking at her.

Looking at the smile on Xu An's face, Jiang Zhaoyue suddenly felt her heart beating a little faster.

"It's just a coincidence, why would he think so much about it?"

But this song really seems to have been inspired by her, doesn't it?

Thinking this, Jiang Zhaoyue unconsciously turned her head away, avoiding Xu An's gaze.

Then, Xu An suddenly switched to the chorus.

Listen to your mother

Don't let her get hurt

I want to grow up quickly

Only then can she be protected

Beautiful white hair

Sprouting in happiness

Angelic Magic

Warm and kind

Upon hearing these lyrics, Shen Wanwan, who had been listening silently to the song, was stunned.

She knew that An Ge's parents had divorced when he was young, so these lyrics were naturally not sung for him. And she had just talked to An Ge about his mother before.

So, could it be that An Ge got his inspiration from her for these lyrics?

Thinking this, Shen Wanwan's face suddenly felt hot.

So, this song was co-written by her and An Ge?

Xu An looked at Jiang Zhaoyue and Shen Wanwan in front of him with some confusion.

I was just showing off my song a little, why are you two both blushing and looking down?

Xu An didn't have time to think much, and continued singing:

In your future

Music is your trump card

Take an ace and fall in love

Sigh, I don't want to corrupt you.

Listen to your mother.

Let's date later.

I know your future path

But Mom knows better than I do.

You will start learning from other students

Writing things on my schoolbag

But I suggest it's best to write about your mother.

I will study hard

Studying diligently

How could it have come out of my mouth?

I don't want you to lose

That's why I want you to study hard.

These words evoked a sense of感慨 (gǎnkǎi, a complex emotion encompassing both emotion and reflection) among the adults present.

Who hasn't been told by their mother to study hard when they were a child?

It sounded annoying at the time, but now it seems to be a mother's most earnest expectation for her child.

I don't want you to lose, so I'm making you study hard.

Even the live stream viewers were struck by these words.

[Well written! Who hasn't heard the phrase "study hard"?]

Sigh, I used to take my parents' advice about studying for your own benefit to granted, but now I understand their good intentions.

This is definitely Chinese-style rap, a style rooted in Chinese culture. Only Chinese people can truly understand the feeling conveyed in these lyrics.

It feels like traveling back to my childhood and talking to myself.

Yes, if I could talk to my younger self, I'd probably just tell him to study hard, right?

Xu An, who caused widespread emo in the live stream, continued singing.

The next few lines of lyrics startled Bai Ge, who had been listening quietly to the song.