Rebirth 1979: Marrying a poor girl at the beginning

"First, divide into two groups, one with even numbers, and one with odd numbers!"

Zhang Xuliang wrote a number on a piece of paper, tore it apart, crumpled it into a ball, and asked everyone to draw lots.

It is difficult for people who have not experienced this era to imagine how strong the romantic literary and artistic atmosphere was at that time.

Ye Fu told a story in the preface of "The World Around Us".

It basically means that the gangsters of this era are also very high-class. They will kick down anyone they don't like, and the person on the ground will get up and bow, saying, "Brother, you are so good at fighting, I guess you can also write a good poem and play the piano well!" They will really write poems and play the piano if they disagree with something.

They all drew lots, but didn't let Lin Zhengjun draw, and didn't even ask him. It was obvious that they believed that Lin Zhengjun could not play the piano or sing.

The result is that Tang Xiaofu, Li Changhe and Ding Yuxiu are in one group, while Zhang Xuliang, Li Ping, Tian Shengli and Ge Lan are in another group.

Ding Yuxiu immediately acted pitifully: "Oh, I'm going to lose, I'm going to lose. Zhang Xuliang's piano skills are very good, and he has learned a lot of songs recently..."

Zhang Xuliang took the guitar, hugged it in his arms, and shook his side-parted hair in a self-conscious manner, saying with a smile: "Don't worry, I will go easy on you! I just learned a song called "Oh, Susanna", and I'm giving it to you all!"

Everyone applauded, and when the applause stopped, Zhang Xuliang began to sing while playing the piano:

"I'm from Alabama, with my beloved banjo, rushing to Louisiana to find my love!"

"Sometimes the rain keeps pouring down, but the weather is dry. Sometimes the sun shines brightly, but my heart is cold. Susanna cries, oh, Susanna, don't cry..."

Zhang Xuliang sang while shaking his head, and from time to time he cast gentle glances at Tang Xiaofu, which was simply a blatant display of love.

Tang Xiaofu rolled her eyes in disgust and quietly took Lin Zhengjun's hand.

Everyone looked intoxicated, and they clapped their hands on their legs to the rhythm of the music, and some even whistled as harmony.

You may be unfamiliar with the name of this song, but you must be familiar with the melody. Let’s check out Mixue Bingcheng Tianlan!

Seeing everyone's intoxicated faces, Lin Zhengjun was too weak to complain. He was so embarrassed that he could dig out a two-bedroom and one-living-room apartment with his toes!

In fact, Zhang Xuliang's singing skills are very average, and his piano skills are also average. He basically just strums the strings without any technical content. Lin Zhengjun can only say:

I have a strong addiction to food!

"sounds amazing!"

“I’m intoxicated!”

After Zhang Xuliang finished singing, everyone applauded and cheered. It was unclear whether they were just trying to flatter him or if they really thought it was good.

Lin Zhengjun's mouth twitched. How could this be called nice?

In later generations, the price for singing at night market stalls was ten yuan per song, no more.

I can only say that there is a lack of entertainment activities in this era. If you have a little talent, you can gain everyone's favor and attention!

Zhu Lin also applauded, but it was obvious that she was just clapping out of courtesy and didn't think it was really great.

Zhang Xuliang thought that Tang Xiaofu would be full of surprise and admiration, but unexpectedly, Tang Xiaofu didn't even look at him.

She held Lin Zhengjun's big hand, snuggled up to him and whispered to him.

I don't know what funny thing she was talking about, but she covered her mouth and giggled. The charm revealed between her eyebrows was something he had never seen before, even though he had been with Tang Xiaofu for many years!

For a moment, Zhang Xuliang was greatly frustrated and angry to the point that his lungs were about to explode!

This little bitch is just like her mom, pure and brainless and a pervert. She is not attracted by her own talent and instead likes Lin Zhengjun, an uneducated second-rate guy!

This is simply unreasonable!

Then, Li Changhe accepted the challenge.

He sang a song called "An Evening on the Outskirts of Moscow", which Lin Zhengjun thought was just average, not even up to the level of the street singers in the night market, and was only five yuan per song at most!

Zhu Lin commented, pointed out the shortcomings of everyone's playing and singing, and then determined the winner.

Zhang Xuliang won. He was very proud and looked around proudly. He clasped his fists and said, "Thank you, thank you!"

Immediately afterwards, Zhang Xuliang sang another song "The Water of Wanquan River is Clear and Clear", which once again won everyone's applause.

"Singing so well!"

"Tang Xiaofu, you sing it. I don't think I have the confidence to sing better than him."

"Yes, Xiaofu, you sing the best. Come on, sing a song!"

Everyone started to encourage her, their eyes full of anticipation. Zhu Lin also smiled and said, "Xiao Fu, sing a song. I want to hear you sing, too!"

"Okay, let me sing a song for you called "Listen to Mom Tell Stories from the Past"..."

Unable to resist everyone's urging, Tang Xiaofu picked up the guitar and strummed it a few times, and the notes jumped like happy elves.

Then, she spoke in a gentle voice like spring water:

"The moon was traveling through the white lotus-like clouds, and the evening breeze brought bursts of happy songs. We sat beside the tall grain piles and listened to our mother's stories about the past..."

Tang Xiaofu's voice is clear and warm, like a gurgling mountain spring, washing away the dust in everyone's hearts and making people feel beautiful and pure.

A warm and slightly sour feeling filled the entire venue as the song played.

Everyone listened quietly, and was infected by the sad yet sweet emotion. Some even felt their noses sore and had an urge to cry.

Oh my! This little girl has so many talents. She is really my treasure girl. Not only does she have a great figure, but she is also talented in everything!

Lin Zhengjun was also very enchanted by the songs, and his heart was secretly moved. It seemed that it would be a good idea to write a few songs for her in the future and let her become a big star!

“Oh, that sounds so good!”

"I'm totally intoxicated!"

"Xiao Fu, you are so multi-talented!"

After she finished singing, everyone praised her highly, their eyes filled with excitement and admiration.

Even Zhu Lin held Tang Xiaofu's hand and said with a smile: "You sing well, you are really born with a good voice, Li Guyi is also like this!"

Zhang Xuliang undoubtedly lost this round.

We didn't eat anything, but we drank a lot of drinks and beer, so our stomachs were a little bloated.

Zhang Xuliang proposed a halftime break.

Everyone went to the bathroom or walked around.

Zhu Lin took Tang Xiaofu's hand and said with a smile: "Xiaofu, we haven't had a heart-to-heart talk for a long time. Please accompany me for a walk..."

"Zhengjun, I'm coming over!" Tang Xiaofu and Zhu Lin went downstairs for a walk together.

"Comrade Lin Zhengjun, let's have a chat!"

Lin Zhengjun went to the bathroom and just as he came out, Zhang Xuliang walked over.

"Okay, tell me what's the matter!"

Zhang Xuliang said: "You just heard how well Tang Xiaofu played the guitar and sang beautifully."

"Yes, very good, I appreciate it!"

"Do you think you are worthy of Tang Xiaofu? Can you make her happy after you get married?"

Zhang Xuliang said coldly: "I have always regarded Tang Xiaofu as my sister. I hope she can have a bright future and a happy marriage!"

"She is a good girl with her own dreams. Her future lies in Yenching, in college, and even on a star-studded stage, rather than accompanying you to work in the fields facing the loess with your back to the sky."

"I heard that you saved Tang Xiaofu's life in the countryside, but please don't take advantage of her gratitude and lead her to mistake gratitude for love!"

"I hope you won't bother Tang Xiaofu anymore. She has taken off her hat now, and with the thawing of the policy, she may even have the opportunity to go abroad to Hong Kong and become the daughter of a wealthy family. Do you know that?"

"Let's not talk about family background, let's just talk about culture and taste. You are such a vulgar person, how can you have a common language with her and make her happy?"

"Are you done?" Lin Zhengjun tilted his head and looked at him.