Opening day

"Let that kid sing 'The Most Dazzling Folk Style' for everyone," Chen Yu said.

"The most spirited ethnic style? That sounds fresh. I don't think I've heard it before," someone remarked.

"Grandpa Lu, have you heard it?" Chen Yu asked another person.

"No," Grandpa Lu replied.

"Alright then, Little Chen, you sing 'The Most Dazzling Folk Style'."

At that moment, Chen Yu didn't hesitate and started singing.

[

Beneath the boundless horizon lies my love

Beneath the continuous green mountains, flowers are in full bloom

What kind of rhythm is the most rocking?

What kind of song is the most joyful?

The winding river flows from the sky above

Heading towards a sea of myriad colors

The fiery songs are our anticipation

Singing and walking along is the most carefree

]

The lyrics of "The Most Dazzling Folk Style" were simple, the melody flowed smoothly, and it had a captivating rhythm. Although Chen Yu hadn't received professional training, he sang this song with great joy.

[

If we're going to sing, we should sing with all our hearts

You are the most beautiful cloud on my horizon

Let me capture you with my heart

Singing the most dazzling folk style

Let love sweep away all the dust...

]

As Chen Yu sang, he became more and more energetic, filled with passion. He had started as a solo performer, but now, as he sang, his hands and feet moved in sync with the music, even though he didn't know exactly what he was dancing to. He was completely immersed in the song. That was just the way Chen Yu was.

On the other side, the group of elderly people at the art center had initially only intended to tease the young lad and have a good time. However, when "The Most Dazzling Folk Style" began, they couldn't contain their excitement. The song lifted their spirits, making them feel more alive. Even the relatively younger Lu Xue, though she didn't particularly find Chen Yu's singing appealing, was stunned by the performance. It was impossible to say that the song wasn't good; it sounded quite melodious. Yet, it wasn't like any popular song.

Regardless of whether the song was considered good or not, as they listened, a few of the elderly folks couldn't help but start moving to the beat.

"This kid sings so well."

"Yeah, it's very moving. I feel like dancing along."

"No kidding, I'm dancing too. Even us old bones can't resist such enthusiasm."

"Come on, let's sing along. If we're going to sing, we should sing with all our hearts."

"The lyrics are beautifully written."

After the song concluded, applause from the crowd continued for quite some time.

Everything was going smoothly.

With Chen Yu's performance of "The Most Dazzling Folk Style", he managed to borrow the musical instruments he needed. He found a tricycle and prepared to transport the instruments to the store.

"Chen Yu, who sang that song? I've never heard it before," someone asked.

"It's normal for you not to have heard it. There are many songs you haven't heard," Chen Yu replied.

"So, who sang it?" they inquired.

"Phoenix Legend," Chen Yu casually replied.

Of course, Chen Yu was just making it up. The group Phoenix Legend wouldn't appear until the year 2005 in the future. And this song, "The Most Dazzling Folk Style", wouldn't be released until 2009. Who in this time would know who Fenghuang Legend was?

Of course, Chen Yu had no intention of entering the entertainment industry. He sang this song just for fun. After loading the instruments onto the tricycle, Chen Yu said, "Goodbye, Beauty Lu."

"Goodbye. Um..."

"What's wrong?" Chen Yu asked.

"Can you be a bit more serious and not call me Beauty Lu?"

"If I don't call you Beauty Lu, then what should I call you? Classmate Lu, Sister Lu, or Aunt Lu? Or is it because you look ugly, and I shouldn't call you Beauty Lu?"

"You're the ugly one."

"In that case, I have things to do." Without further chat with Lu Xue, Chen Yu got on the tricycle.

"This guy."

Watching Chen Yu leave, Lu Xue pursed her lips and hummed softly.

Everything was prepared—Aunt Da found, instruments acquired, promotional slogans ready, and the shop in perfect order.

The next day, Snail Beauty officially opened its doors.

"Ladies, remember how to play the drums, right?"

"We remember."

"What about blowing the horns?"

"We remember, we remember. Little Yu, you've taught us several times already. It's such a simple task; we learned it long ago."

"That's good."

Chen Yu smiled and said, "After playing the drums and horns, everyone will sing together."

"Sounds good."

"Now, let's go."

Led by young aunt Chen Meihua, a group of older ladies embarked on a parade through the town.

Boom, boom, boom, boom, boom.

Boom, boom, boom, boom, boom, boom, boom, boom, boom.

Dudu, dudu, dudu, dudu...

The rhythmic drumming and horn-playing immediately caught the attention of passersby.

"What's that?"

"It looks like a group of older ladies playing drums."

"Why are they playing drums?"

"I don't know. Let's go take a look."

Some who hadn't quite understood what was happening decided to follow along.

"Snail Beauty, a prosperous opening!"

"Snail Beauty offers free food for the whole city!"

"Next to Guoguang Supermarket, Snail Beauty, waiting for you to come and eat."

The slogans were simple and written clearly. Everyone immediately grasped what was going on.

"I can't believe someone came up with the idea of a group of older ladies playing instruments and parading. It's incredible!"

"I know, a real talent. It's so refreshing."

"Indeed, even someone like me, who's not interested in anything, took a second look."

Clearly, the passersby hadn't seen this type of promotional stunt before, and the older ladies, with just a little showmanship, instantly became the center of attention.

Some children found it fascinating and joined the parade of older ladies. What had initially been a group of seven or eight people quickly grew as dozens of children joined in.

This larger procession excited the onlookers even more.

"Wow, what's happening over there? It's so lively."

"They're playing drums and trumpets, and they're singing too!"

"Wow, this song is nice; it has a great rhythm."

After the drumming and trumpet-playing, the older ladies started to sing.

Yes, it was the song Chen Yu had taught them—the most spirited ethnic style.

[

If we're going to sing, we should sing with all our hearts

You are the most beautiful cloud on my horizon

Let me capture you with my heart

Singing the most dazzling folk style

Let love sweep away all the dust

]

The song echoed throughout the entire Xinfeng City.

"Hey, everyone, want to go eat some snails?"

"Where should we go?"

"Snail Beauty, didn't you see? It's the new place in town, and they just opened."

"But we don't know if their snails are any good."

"They should be. They specialize in snails, so they must be better than others. Plus, it's free today."

"Wow, it's free? Let's go!"

What more needed to be said? Whether it was the appeal of a newly opened place, the expertise in snails, or the allure of free food, Snail Beauty had certainly made a big splash. Countless people rushed to Guoguang Supermarket, determined to taste the snails from Snail Beauty.

Even the owners of other stores, who were currently open for business, felt a tingling curiosity. If they weren't busy with their own shops, they would have gone to see what the fuss was about at Snail Beauty.

...

"Old Chen, it doesn't seem like many people are coming."

"Xiaowen, don't worry. It's early in the morning; who comes to eat snails at this hour?"

"True, but I don't know how things are going with Xiaoyu and his aunt."

"They just went out for the parade. They probably haven't reached Huayuan Bay yet. Don't worry."

"I can't help but worry. We've invested over 10,000 yuan, and if no one shows up, I'll cry."

Glancing left and right, Zhang Wenxiu prayed for customers to arrive.

And, you wouldn't believe it, but customers did arrive.

Just as Zhang Wenxiu anxiously scanned the horizon...

Suddenly.

A massive crowd surged toward Snail Beauty from the direction of Guoguang Supermarket...