dognovel Chapter 193 New Year Talent Show
Chapter 193 New Year Talent Show
The streets and alleys of Xinyang are adorned with lanterns and decorations to celebrate the Spring Festival, resembling a colorful dragon winding through the city, exuding a joyful and festive atmosphere. Fireworks bloom in the night sky, like stars falling to earth, each explosion scattering a dazzling light.
Inside the courtyard of the Shi family mansion, everyone had finished their New Year's Eve dinner and were gathered together joyfully, their laughter and chatter rising and falling, as if to push the festive atmosphere to an even greater climax. Everyone displayed their talents, as if they were staging a unique talent competition during this Spring Festival.
She was proficient in all arts, including calligraphy, painting, music, chess, and chess. Now, she sat gracefully before the guqin, gently raising her hand to begin playing. Her guqin playing was like celestial music, instantly pleasing to the ear! The melodious sound was like a babbling brook that had traveled through a thousand years, or a gentle breeze blowing through the mountains.
Under her delicate hands, a melody of unparalleled beauty flowed forth. Even Shi Wanxia, a complete novice in music theory, felt that Shuyun was incredibly talented; the music seemed to possess a captivating and enchanting magic.
Qin Xin then performed a stunning sword dance. Her long sword gleamed coldly in the moonlight, and her movements were both visually appealing and practically effective.
Each swing of the sword created a gust of wind, and her sword dance was performed with great vigor, like a heroic female general galloping across the battlefield.
Shi Wanxia couldn't help but clap her hands and cheer, then quickly asked, "Qinxin, how come I didn't know you knew martial arts!" Qinxin's cheeks flushed red, and she lowered her head shyly with a slight smile. "Sister Shi, please don't tease me. I learned it all from Lin Yu."
Soon, the others stopped being shy and stepped forward to perform. They truly were masters of all kinds of skills!
Qinglan and Qinghuan's dance was like two nimble butterflies fluttering among the flowers, their figures light and graceful. Every spin and every gesture was like a beautiful painting slowly unfolding before everyone's eyes.
The flowing sleeves of her robes brushed against everyone's hearts, bringing a dreamlike and wonderful feeling.
Shiqing and Xiaoyu's set of boxing techniques was fluid and powerful. Every punch carried strength, and every palm strike was fierce, yet it maintained a smooth, effortless grace. The interplay of power and beauty drew cheers from everyone present.
Shuying's guzheng playing was absolutely superb; her fingertips danced across the strings like nimble sprites. Notes poured forth, sometimes like a gentle stream, soothing the soul; sometimes like a stampede of horses, powerful and majestic. This was far more lively than celebrating the New Year alone in the past.
Soon, before we knew it, it was midnight. Firecrackers resounded through the night sky, their crackling sounds like joyful drumbeats, filled with the festive spirit of the New Year.
The dazzling fireworks bloomed in the night sky, like giant flowers in full bloom or twinkling stars, illuminating the dark sky with vibrant colors. The firecrackers went off for almost half an hour before finally stopping, and the air still seemed to be filled with the festive smell of gunpowder.
Everyone took their seats, their eyes filled with anticipation and curiosity as they looked at Lin Yu and Miss Shi.
"Young Master Lin, Miss Shi, what kind of performance are you preparing?" someone asked loudly.
Lin Yu paused in his tea-drinking sip. He really hadn't prepared; he had never displayed any talent in front of others. He frowned slightly, feeling a little flustered, and his eyes unconsciously drifted towards Miss Shi, as if seeking help.
Miss Shi, however, remained composed, a charming smile playing on her lips. "I'm going to perform a special program for everyone," she said, her voice clear and melodious, like a mountain spring.
"I don't know anything about music, chess, calligraphy, or painting, but since it's New Year's Day, let me sing a song!"
"We've traversed the mountain paths and sung folk songs"
Casting the fishing nets and singing fishermen's songs
Singing that pastoral song, how many cattle and sheep there are!
Ah, it's more than a cluster of constellations in the sky.
Peonies bloom and flower songs are sung.
Lychees are ripe, let's sing sweet songs
Sing that joyful song, may our friendship last forever!
Ah, it's longer than the river in front of Liu Sanjie's house.
Singing Spring Songs and Autumn Songs
I've sung tea songs and wine songs
The beautiful scenery is endless.
I spend every good day in songs.
Singing old songs and singing new songs
I've sung love songs and happy songs
The joy of today is endless.
The more you sing a good song, the wider the road becomes.
Singing folk songs after traversing the mountain paths
Casting the fishing nets and singing fishermen's songs
Singing that pastoral song, how many cattle and sheep there are!
Ah, it's more than a cluster of constellations in the sky.
Singing Spring Songs and Autumn Songs
I've sung tea songs and wine songs
The beautiful scenery is endless.
I spend every good day in songs.
Singing old songs and singing new songs
I've sung love songs and happy songs
The joy of today is endless.
The better the song, the more you sing it.
Ah, the road is getting wider and wider.
“Well, Miss Shi, this piece of music is very novel; none of us have heard it before.”
"Yes! Miss Shi is truly an extraordinary woman; she can do everything."
Shi Wanxia smiled slightly, a little embarrassed. She was just lucky to have been born in a good era. Soon, she returned to her seat.
All eyes turned to Lin Yu, who became uneasy under their intense gazes. He had no idea what to perform; he was unprepared.
Shi Wanxia noticed Lin Yu's unease, so she stood up and interrupted everyone's conversation.
"Please forgive me, everyone. This Lin Yu only knows martial arts. He came to me yesterday and asked me to accompany him with music so he could perform a sword routine for everyone."
Lin Yu looked at her with some surprise, wondering what she was up to. Miss Shi walked to the center of the field and gestured for him to hurry up and come up.
Lin Yu picked up his sword and stood up, feeling very awkward and uneasy.
"How did you come up with this idea?" Lin Yu asked softly.
"I knew you weren't prepared, I didn't want to embarrass you." Shi Wanxia winked playfully.
"Don't worry, you practice your swordplay, and I'll sing you a song."
Where will my sword go? Love and hate, emotions are hard to reciprocate.
My blade slices through the sky; right and wrong, I understand and I don't.
I'm drunk, a blur of emotions. Are gratitude and resentment illusions or nothingness?
I awoke from a spring dream; life and death, all was in vain.
They came in a hurry, they left in a hurry; I regret that we couldn't meet.
Love comes and goes quickly, hate comes and goes quickly, everything is gone with the wind.
A burst of wild laughter, a long sigh, and a life of joy.
A life of sorrow, who will share life and death with me?
They came in a hurry, they left in a hurry; I regret that we couldn't meet.
Love comes and goes quickly, hate comes and goes quickly, everything is gone with the wind.
A burst of wild laughter, a long sigh, and a life of joy.
A life of sorrow, who will share life and death with me?
Lin Yu, sword in hand, casually performed a set of sword moves. His movements were fluid and natural, yet carried a hint of nonchalance. However, when he heard Miss Shi's song, brimming with the spirit of chivalry and vengeance, his body was involuntarily drawn to the melody, and the sword in his hand began to dance to the rhythm of the song.
The young lady's singing was filled with the heroic spirit and chivalrous camaraderie of the martial arts world, making Lin Yu feel as if he were in a world full of passion and excitement. His swordplay also became increasingly fierce, each move containing the emotions and power deep within his heart.
As the song reached its climax, Lin Yu's swordsmanship also reached its peak. His body and sword became one, transforming into a bolt of lightning, leaving afterimages in the air. His eyes gleamed with unwavering determination, as if proclaiming his resolve and courage to the world.
As the song faded, Lin Yu slowly stopped wielding his sword. His breathing was rapid, and his forehead was covered in sweat, but his face was filled with a satisfied and joyful smile.