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Chapter 706 - 412: For Men and Women, Old and Young Alike! (Please Subscribe)_2

Chapter 706: Chapter 412: For Men and Women, Old and Young Alike! (Please Subscribe)_2

By then, our Aerospace Institute at Mist City Arts and Science University might actually be able to develop such impressive aircraft.

"It’s almost eight o’clock, the Spring Festival Gala is about to begin," said Huang Youjie, glancing at the time.

"Principal Ding, here’s your microphone," Assistant Wen Ruohan handed over a microphone very wisely.

Because Ding Yue was planning to say a few words before the Spring Festival Gala began.

"Hmm hmm."

After taking the microphone, Ding Yue inhaled a couple of times subconsciously, then said, "Students, a happy New Year to you all."

Ding Yue was the first to wish his students at Mist City Arts and Science University a happy new year.

On this New Year’s Eve, the best phrase would be ’Happy New Year’.

"Happy New Year, Principal Ding!" The students all wished Principal Ding a happy new year in unison.

The entire sports hall seemed to be filled with students, but in reality, they were scattered. Nonetheless, there were over a thousand people present in total.

Mist City Arts and Science University had more than two thousand students staying on campus this Chinese New Year, but some of the "lazier" students did not come to the sports hall on New Year’s Eve.

The students were eating sunflower seeds, munching on apples, chewing on sugarcane, and happily watching Principal Ding prepare to give his speech. Then everyone could watch the Spring Festival Gala together.

"Students, on this reunion day of New Year’s Eve, we gather together to celebrate the Spring Festival. Everyone is happy. I can see that you already consider Mist City Arts and Science University as your home, right?

As the Principal, I sincerely hope that each of you can see Mist City Arts and Science University as a warm harbor, a harbor of knowledge. With time, when you graduate, I believe that you will all be able to carve out a piece of your own world in society."

Ding Yue did not say much more because time was running out. It was almost eight o’clock, so after a few statements, under a warm round of applause, the Spring Festival Gala officially began.

"Principal Ding, when will Lin Zhirou perform?"

After the opening of the Spring Festival Gala, the first formal program began, and the curious Secretary Wen Ruohan couldn’t help but ask.

"I think she is the ninth performer. Haven’t you checked the program schedule?" Ding Yue replied.

"Oh right, I forgot to look at the Spring Festival Gala program list this year. It’s been a few years since I’ve watched the Gala closely."

"Didn’t you watch carefully last year?"

"No."

Huang and Bin also chatted and laughed casually.

Regarding Lin Zhirou’s performance of the song "Blue and White Porcelain" at the Spring Festival Gala, Ding Yue had asked before about which order she would be on. Luckily, she was relatively early, occupying the ninth slot.

If it were later, then Lin Zhirou might not be able to return tonight. After all, the later the program, the later the time.

Since Lin Zhirou was the ninth performer, it would be around nine o’clock, and her performance time wouldn’t be long, just a few minutes. Unlike skits or cross talks which would stretch to more than ten or twenty minutes.

Inside the sports hall, Ding Yue, together with the students and teachers from Mist City Arts and Science University, enjoyed the Spring Festival Gala amidst laughter and cheers. This experience is truly wonderful.

It’s quite good to have such an experience in life.

Ding Yue thought, if in the future a significant number of students from Mist City Arts and Science University choose not to go home for Chinese New Year due to various reasons every year, then this tradition could be continued. Hence, every New Year’s Eve would be lively with hundreds of people gathered. Students would be happy, and he also felt good about it. If it continues every year, it would be a unique tradition for the campus of Mist City Arts and Science University.

After a dance performance ended, the program previewed that Lin Zhirou singing "Blue and White Porcelain" was next in line.

This performance was quite a standout and had attracted a lot of attention.

Because actual individual singing performance slots were rather rare at the Spring Festival Gala. Even if there were, they were usually taken by big-name singers. In recent years, performances were typically a collaboration among several star singers.

But the next performer was only Lin Zhirou.

Of course,

there is also a dance troupe accompanying the performance.

On the main stage of Studio One, a slightly dimmer light began to shine, and the screen at the back was incredibly bright.

The very next second, the main screen behind connected seamlessly with all parts of the stage, forming a perfect fusion. What followed was the presentation of an ink-and-wash landscape painting, exuding a strong traditional Xia Country aesthetic.

We rarely see such a traditional aesthetic in performances, and all the audience members at the venue were watching the stage quietly and intently.

Everyone knew that the singer Lin Zhirou was about to perform "Blue and White Porcelain," but no one would have imagined that the stage effects would be so stunning. Truly befitting of the NTS Spring Festival Gala.

The visuals of the southern rivers and mountains depicted in traditional ink-and-wash painting style suddenly filled the stage. As the stage lights brightened, singer Lin Zhirou appeared at the center of the stage. The dancers behind her, dressed in blue and white porcelain dresses, were incredibly elegant.

In the end, when the music’s prelude sounded, the entire stage’s style embodied a misty rivers-and-mountains scene and the grace of blue and white porcelain. It enveloped everyone on the stage tightly, but it was obvious that Lin Zhirou was the biggest star and the most dazzling one on stage.

Lin Zhirou was dressed in a light blue, blue and white porcelain long dress. Coupled with her naturally stunning beauty, at this moment, she looked like a fairy descending onto the stage, as if taking a stroll amidst the southern rivers and mountains.

The prelude to "Blue and White Porcelain" began to play.

"This young lady is really beautiful."

"The stage effects, the costumes, they’re all so beautiful."

"This is a fantastic performance, it fully demonstrates the traditional aesthetic style of our Xia Country."

"Graceful, the melody of the music is pleasant."

"Is this that popular song that young people have been raving about?"

"The prelude seems pretty decent, it gives a... very enjoyable feeling."

In the live audience of the Spring Festival Gala in Studio One, many older viewers couldn’t help expressing their admiration after hearing the prelude and seeing all the effects of this performance.

Some elders even felt that they had misunderstood this song, "Blue and White Porcelain," which the young people love so much. Now that they were hearing it, it seemed quite delightful.

The people who could sit in Studio One watching the Spring Festival Gala live were prominent figures of various identities, including young people and elderly folks.

However, when Lin Zhirou’s "Blue and White Porcelain" started to sound, not a single person was not immersed in it, not enjoying the beauty of the music.

On the stage, Lin Zhirou naturally began to lip-sync "Blue and White Porcelain," following the many rehearsals.

That’s right!

Lin Zhirou’s microphone wasn’t live. The songs heard on the scene, though they sounded like Lin Zhirou was singing, actually weren’t.

Because the Spring Festival Gala was broadcast live, no matter how skilled the singer was, the director required all singing performances to be lip-synced.

People found it difficult to tolerate lip-syncing, but they seemed to understand and accept it when it came to the Spring Festival Gala. After all, in this live broadcast that captivates the entire nation, pre-recorded performances were the safest way to ensure a flawless execution.

In fact, with Lin Zhirou’s profound singing ability, she could have delivered an equally beautiful performance without lip-syncing.

"The sky waits for the misty rain, and I’m waiting for you..."

The beautiful singing at this moment captivated countless viewers across the country. Many young people proudly told their parents that this song was their favorite and the most popular song in the past year.

However, their parents responded by saying that they have also heard it before...

"Director Li, the viewing rating for Lin Zhirou’s ’Blue and White Porcelain’ performance is soaring!" An employee responsible for the live broadcast viewing data of the Spring Festival Gala couldn’t help sharing the good news with Director Li Hongyan.

Because the viewing rating has already broken the record of the past several years!