MC Bookstore Chapter 86, Mr. Liang Qichao's article, he put a lot of effort into it.
Chapter 86, Mr. Liang Qichao's article, he put a lot of effort into it.
Chapter 86, Mr. Liang Qichao's article, he put a lot of effort into it.
Teacher Wu smiled, pushed up her glasses, and then showed a slightly embarrassed expression.
Walking up to Lin Hanjiang, she lowered her voice and said, "Um—Mr. Lin, there's something I'd like to discuss with you. You see, this is the first time the children have performed on such a formal stage in our school's auditorium. Many parents are very concerned about it; several parents even called my office this morning to ask me about it."
She paused, observing Lin Hanjiang's expression, before continuing, "They asked me if I could come and watch the official performance tomorrow night? Just stand at the very back of the audience, I promise to be quiet and not disturb the performance or other audience members. I just want to see the child on stage and take a picture to remember the occasion."
Teacher Wu spoke with heartfelt sincerity, her eyes filled with pleading.
Lin Hanjiang could completely understand the parents' feelings.
In the early 1990s, few ordinary families owned cameras, so for many families, having their children perform on the school's main stage was indeed a significant event worth witnessing, with the whole family coming together to witness it.
The desire for one's son to become a dragon and one's daughter to become a phoenix, and the longing to record every step of a child's growth, is simple yet intense.
But Lin Hanjiang was indeed in a dilemma.
He was just someone who went on stage to perform.
The seating arrangements, security arrangements, and on-site management for the party were all planned and coordinated by the school's student union, logistics department, and responsible teachers. He had no say in these matters.
Lin Hanjiang thought for a moment and said sincerely, "Teacher Wu, it's a wonderful thing that parents want to witness their children's growth, and I completely understand. To be honest, with parents watching, the children might perform even more enthusiastically."
He then changed the subject, "However, as you know, the seating arrangements and access control for the gala are all handled by the school; they have their own considerations. I really don't have the final say."
Seeing a hint of disappointment flash across Teacher Wu's face, Lin Hanjiang immediately added, "Teacher Wu, let me ask Zhou Hua for you. He's the student council president this year and one of the main organizers of the graduation party, so he has more authority. I'll ask him if there's any way to coordinate a small area for the parents without affecting the overall arrangements, even if it's just standing at the back for a while."
As soon as he finished speaking, Teacher Wu quickly waved his hand, a subtle expression of "I understand, I can handle it" suddenly appearing on his face.
Her voice was lowered, carrying a tacit understanding between acquaintances: "Oh, no need, no need, Teacher Lin, how could I let you trouble Zhou Hua again for this? He—well, actually, I already sounded out him before, and he said that if you're okay with it, then he can handle it. You should focus on rehearsing with the children and getting the show done; that's the biggest support you can give. I'll talk to the parents, I'll talk to them."
The words were a bit convoluted, but Lin Hanjiang understood them.
Teacher Wu has probably already had private conversations with Zhou Hua.
In a society based on personal relationships, many things operate on an unspoken understanding.
"Okay, Teacher Wu, then please take good care of me."
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Lin Hanjiang nodded and said no more.
"Let's hurry up and put the rest of the parts together a few more times."
"Alright, kids, listen up, follow Teacher Lin's instructions, let's do it again." Teacher Wu immediately turned around, clapped her hands, and regained her clear voice unique to music teachers.
Lin Hanjiang walked to the front of the children, clapped his hands to attract their attention: "Alright, little singers, the first part was great, let's keep it up and continue. Remember, the second verse should be even more uplifting, like you going to school in the morning facing the sun, full of hope and strength. Come on, ready!"
He gently waved his arm, giving a signal to start the shot.
The children were very well-behaved, all trying to concentrate, their little chests puffed out, their eyes fixed on Lin Hanjiang.
There was no air conditioning in the concert hall, so it was still stuffy and hot. Sweat beaded on the children's foreheads, and their shirts were damp in small patches, but they still tried their best to keep their recitations clear.
"When the youth are wise, the nation is wise; when the youth are wealthy, the nation is wealthy; when the youth are strong, the nation is strong; when the youth are independent, the nation is independent."
The children's innocent yet earnest recitations echoed in the somewhat empty concert hall.
While giving instructions, Lin Hanjiang encouraged them with his mouth and eyes, pausing from time to time to correct the pitch of a certain part or the pronunciation of a certain word.
Just then, the half-closed side door of the concert hall was gently pushed open a crack, and two figures slipped in silently, one after the other.
Zhou Tao was walking in front.
She appeared to have just come from the television station or finished other work. She was wearing a light beige sleeveless dress with a simple and elegant design, and her hair was styled in an elegant updo, revealing her smooth forehead and slender neck.
He was holding a blue folder, which probably contained the script for the graduation party.
She wore her usual polite smile, her eyes bright.
Following behind her was Zu Hai.
The little girl was dressed exceptionally pure and innocent today, wearing a white ruffled short-sleeved shirt, paired with a blue suspender skirt, and her hair was tied in a high ponytail, revealing her full and smooth forehead.
The two were clearly well-behaved, making no noise and not disturbing the ongoing rehearsal.
They walked to the first row of the audience seats in tacit agreement and sat down quietly.
Zhou Tao placed the folder on her lap, while Zu Hai rested her chin on her hands, both of them gazing intently toward the stage.
At this moment, Lin Hanjiang was leading the children in a formal rehearsal for their performance.
"You sang so well."
Zu Hai watched his senior brother sing a popular song and couldn't help but quietly admire him.
My senior brother sings popular songs just as well.
It seems that even if he didn't sing folk songs, he would still be incredibly popular.
"Sister Zhou Tao, listen to those lines when your senior brother leads the singing, they're so energetic! The kids' voices are completely different after he gets involved!"
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Zhou Tao smiled and nodded, then lowered her voice and said, "Yes, Han Jiang not only sings well himself, but he also seems to be good at teaching children."
The song choice is excellent; the lyrics are from an article by Mr. Liang Qichao, grand in style and profound in meaning, making it very suitable for a graduation party to encourage students to strive for the future. He certainly put a lot of thought into it.
Lin Hanjiang led the children in singing the song three or four times, focusing on the balance of the harmony and the firmness of the final ending.
He only announced the end of today's rehearsal when he felt that the overall effect had met expectations and the children were indeed tired.
"Alright, today's rehearsal was a great success. Little singers, you've worked hard."
Lin Hanjiang raised his voice and praised with a beaming smile.
"Tomorrow night, maintain the same level of energy as today—no, show a hundred times more energy than today—and stand on that real stage so that your parents and graduating brothers and sisters can applaud your proud singing. Do you have confidence?"
"have--"
The children answered excitedly in unison, drawing out their words.
"Alright, now, follow Teacher Wu's instructions and leave the concert hall in an orderly manner. Go home and get some rest. We'll meet again on time tomorrow. Dismissed."
The children cheered and, under Ms. Wu's guidance, began packing their water bottles and schoolbags, chattering about tomorrow's performance, before lining up to leave.
Before leaving, Teacher Wu smiled gratefully at Lin Hanjiang again.
After the children left, other accompaniment began to play in the concert hall, as there were other programs to rehearse.
Lin Hanjiang wiped his sweat, walked down the steps beside the stage, and headed towards Zhou Tao and Zu Hai in the front row of the audience.
"Sister Tao, Xiao Hai, you're here so early?" Lin Hanjiang asked with a smile, picking up his bottle of mineral water from the chair and taking a big gulp.
During the past few days of rehearsals, Zhou Tao has become acquainted with Zu Hai through Lin Hanjiang's introduction.
"I'm here to go over the flow and script with the directing team one last time."
Zhou Tao stood up and spoke with grace and poise, her eyes filled with admiration.
"I didn't expect to hear you rehearsing a new song. The arrangement of this song is really good. The children's singing is clean and pure, and your guidance is just right. The whole program has both childlike innocence and vitality, as well as the depth of patriotism. It is very suitable for the occasion of graduation ceremony."
Zu Hai jumped up and said eagerly, "Senior brother, your singing was so beautiful! It was even more powerful than what we usually hear in the vocal music classroom. You had those kids completely under your control. You're amazing!"
The little girl's eyes were full of admiration.
Her rendition of "Good Luck" has become popular on campus.
After all, the exam is coming up soon, so I'm singing "Good Luck" to wish myself not to fail.
Lin Hanjiang was a little embarrassed by the praise and waved his hand, saying, "Please don't flatter me."
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