The Most Dazzling Folk Style

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I've finally made this decision,

I don't care what people say

As long as we are both sure

I'm willing to follow you to go anywhere

I know it's not easy

My heart has been studying to convince myself

I'm afraid you suddenly say you want to give up...

]

As Chen Yu arrived at the Senior Citizen Art Center, the sound of singing reached his ears. However, this song didn't seem to be sung by seniors.

When he entered the center, he confirmed his suspicions. It was indeed a young girl singing, and she was surrounded by elderly people, all looking at her with warm and affectionate expressions.

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Love really takes courage to face gossip

My love means something if you have one look in your eyes

We all need the courage to believe in being together

I can feel you in the crowd

Your heart is in my hand...

]

This song was a new release by Fish Leong in the year 2000. It was currently very popular, playing on the streets, in internet cafes, and at schools. Even in the past few decades, this song, "Courage", had remained popular and continued to be sung by countless people. It was undoubtedly a timeless classic.

"Wait, isn't that the female academic ace?"

Initially, Chen Yu had been focused on the music, but as he took a closer look, he recognized her as none other than Lu Xue.

"Clap, clap, clap."

"Xue'er, you've come to visit your grandparents again."

"Xue'er, your singing is so beautiful, and it's rare to see you here."

After finishing the song, everyone in the room applauded.

"Grandpas and grandmas, since it's the holiday season, and I'm free, I decided to come and spend time with you all."

"Old man Lu, your granddaughter is wonderful."

"What's so good about it? She's just a little mischievous."

"What's wrong with being mischievous? This kind of mischievousness is adorable."

"If you say that, Xue'er will become proud."

Lu Zhengze touched Lu Xue's forehead, showing a face full of affection.

"Chen Yu, why are you here?"

At that moment, Lu Xue also noticed Chen Yu.

"Well..."

Chen Yu scratched his head. "I... I..."

He was about to explain that he came to rent musical instruments, but Lu Zhengze spoke first, "Xue'er, is he here to see you?"

Lu Xue nodded and introduced Chen Yu to her grandfather, saying, "Grandpa, this is my classmate, Chen Yu."

"Oh, so you're little Chen Yu. Come, come, come, Xue just sang a song, and now it's your turn to sing."

"That's right! Little Chen Yu, it's rare to have young people like you here. We're delighted you came. Sing a song too."

"Hahaha, what a day! A lovely young couple has come. This is wonderful."

As people age and retire, they tend to get bored. This art center was established as a place for elderly people to engage in activities. However, when they only had elderly folks around, it could be quite dull. So, the arrival of a young couple brought excitement and rejuvenated the spirits of the elderly participants.

"Well, grandpas and grandmas, I don't know how to sing. I'm here to rent some musical instruments."

"Rent musical instruments?"

"Yes."

"Why do you need these instruments?"

"To be honest, it's a bit embarrassing. Our family is opening a snail restaurant, and it's going to open tomorrow. I want to rent musical instruments for some promotional activities."

"Youngster, you're quite a businessman at such a young age. By the way, are you renting these instruments to have someone sing or for another purpose?"

"Hehe, I'm really short on funds and can't afford professional singers. So, I've enlisted the help of some ladies in their fifties and sixties."

"Ladies in their fifties and sixties?"

The elderly folks were taken aback. Opening promotions usually involved hiring young performers, not middle-aged women.

"Youngster, you're being quite creative. If you've already enlisted them, then we, the elderly, can join in too."

"Actually, you can join in, but it involves carrying drums, playing horns, and parading through the entire Xinfeng City. It might be too tiring for you."

These elderly people were all over seventy, and some were even in their eighties. Chen Yu wouldn't dare to invite them for such physically demanding activities.

"Carrying drums, playing horns, with ladies in their fifties and sixties... Hahaha, hahaha! Little Chen Yu, this is amusing! Interesting!"

"I agree, it's interesting. Chen Yu, what a creative idea you've come up with."

Initially, everyone thought Chen Yu was joking around, but after he explained his plan, the elderly folks found it novel and intriguing.

"If it's that interesting, grandpas and grandmas, what about your musical instruments?"

It seemed like these elderly folks were quite interested. It looked like the matter of renting musical instruments was settled.

"We've never rented out our instruments before. We can't rent them to you."

Grandpa Lu Xue chuckled and teased Chen Yu.

"What?"

Chen Yu was taken aback. What was going on? Weren't they just talking about it? Didn't they have a bit of compassion?

"Grandpa."

Seeing her grandpa shake his head, Lu Xue spoke up in favor of Chen Yu. "Anyway, many of these instruments here aren't used often. It wouldn't hurt to rent them to Chen Yu."

"Yes, yes, yes, what Beauty... Classmate Lu said is correct. Grandpa Lu, could you please help us out?"

Chen Yu was getting anxious. If they didn't rent the instruments, he'd have to consider buying them, and he really didn't want to do that.

"Xue, you..."

Liu Zhengze pinched Lu Xue's cheek. "We won't rent them for sure. There's a rule here that prohibits it. But... lending them to little Chen Yu for a couple of days shouldn't be a problem."

"Really?"

Chen Yu jumped with joy. To borrow the instruments meant he wouldn't have to pay any rent. Who said they lacked compassion? Here it was, love and support right in front of him. It seemed like he should visit this place more often, bring some fruits, tea, and other gifts when he could. Moreover, he heard that there were quite a few retired leaders in this art center. Building good relationships with them would definitely be beneficial.

"Little Chen, don't get too excited. We'll lend them to you, but there's one condition."

"What's the condition?"

"Since we're all elderly folks here, and there isn't much excitement in our lives, Xue just sang a song. Could you sing a song for us to make us happy? If you can't sing, that's okay."

"But..."

Chen Yu held back the words on the tip of his tongue. At this moment, he decided that even if he wasn't a great singer, he'd sing a funny or entertaining song to lift the spirits of these elderly people.

"All right, grandpas and grandmas, this young man will sing a song for you. I haven't practiced much, so please don't laugh at me if I sing poorly."

While speaking, Chen Yu contemplated what song he should sing. He knew some popular songs, but these elderly folks might not enjoy contemporary tunes. Although Beauty Lu had sung a popular song earlier, she was just here for leisure, without any specific purpose. Since he was borrowing their musical instruments, he needed to cater to their preferences.

Ten Rides of Red Army?

Little White Poplar?

Love Song of Kangding?

Where the Peach Blossoms Are In Full Bloom?

These were all options, but they had probably heard them countless times and might be tired of them. So, he decided to go with something fresh, a song from his future – "The Most Dazzling Folk Style".

It was a song unfamiliar to these elderly folks, and Chen Yu took it out to perform.