The younger generation, starting from where the wind blows...

Chapter 121 is finished; the scalper was actually myself.
Jia Kuan first reached out and pressed the space bar to continue playing the video.

At the same time, one hand held Lin Shaotao's shoulder, preventing him from getting up and leaving the computer, and even put headphones on Lin Shaotao.

"The first time, you have to grit your teeth and listen. If you really can't, just watch it for fun."

"On the second listen, you'll find that although the lyrics are full of nonsense, the repetition of nonsense also emphasizes the original meaning of the lyrics, especially the second half of the lyrics. If you think about it carefully, it's quite interesting. Who says that what looks like nonsense is nonsense? If you think about it carefully, isn't it full of literary effect and philosophical meaning?"

Lin Shaotao turned to look at Zhou Yiming:
"Did Jia Kuan take the wrong medicine today?"

Zhou Yiming shrugged:

"That's what he told me when he forced me to watch it the first time."

"And then what? You actually believed it?"

Lin Shaotao was about to take off his headphones; he didn't want to listen to this song for even a second longer.

This time, the person who stopped him was Zhou Yiming.

“Listen to it first, then listen to it again. You can think that Jia Kuan is crazy, or you can think that I am crazy, but think about what the probability is that Jia Kuan and I are both crazy?”

Lin Shaotao looked puzzled.

Is this song really as eerie as Zhou Yiming and Jia Kuan say?

After being persuaded by the two, Lin Shaotao put his headphones back on and patiently listened to the first listen.

While listening to the song, Lin Shaotao was studying the lyrics and the shooting techniques of the music video.

The video is a pixel-perfect rip-off of the original "Lone Warrior" music video, likely inspired by "A Bloodbath Caused by a Steamed Bun" and the parody videos by the Back Dorm Boys.

In terms of nonsensical parody, it is indeed extremely effective.

The key point is that the lyrics don't seem as bad as I initially thought, especially the last verse, which was revised quite well.

“You will build your city-state, and on top of your city-state.”

"Go, go! Go to the dark alleys of the city."

"War, yeah, war against the despair of the wilderness."

"Who says that standing in the light symbolizes the light itself?"

It has to be said that these lyrics, which seem like nonsense and are indeed nonsense, are actually quite well-written.

After listening to it the first time, without Jia Kuan or Zhou Yiming forcing him, Lin Shaotao took the initiative to listen to it a second time.

The more you listen, the more addictive it becomes; you simply can't stop.

Seeing this, Jia Kuan and Zhou Yiming didn't just wait around; they went about their business.

Lin Shaotao listened to it five times before reluctantly taking off his headphones.

Jia Kuan had already finished washing up and was lying in bed. He put down his postgraduate entrance exam book and asked:

"Well, I didn't lie to you, did I?"

Lin Shaotao nodded seriously.

I did misjudge the situation at first.

"This is what you call a cover song, it's a complete overhaul."

Lin Shaotao also mimicked the lyrics and uttered a nonsensical line.

"By the way, have you guys checked on this 'plastic brother'? Is he really from our school?"

"The second-year graphic design major at the art academy, the one who's kind of handsome is called Xu Kaiyang, he's a rich second-generation, and the one who looks sleazy is called Zhang Kai, the two are roommates."

The speaker was Zhou Yiming.

An art academy?

Lin Shaotao's expression showed a hint of regret.

He knew the president of the art college student union, but they weren't close at all.

Moreover, the business school and the art school are completely unrelated within the university.

If only the Plastic Brothers were business school students!

By inviting them to sing this nonsensical version of "The Lone Warrior" at the welcome party, his current predicament would be easily resolved.

Zhou Yiming and Jia Kuan both guessed Lin Shaotao's plan and together tried to discourage him.

"Didn't they say the principal might come? With a row of leaders sitting in the audience, is it appropriate to sing this kind of song on stage?"

This was said by Jia Kuan.

"Yeah, the 'Lone Warrior' version is better suited for online streaming. The live performance quality is much worse. After all, you can't expect them to sing the same song two or three times, right?"

This is Zhou Yiming's opinion.

Lin Shaotao admitted that both of them were right, but they missed the most crucial point.

"The video is spliced ​​together with the original soundtrack of 'The Lone Warrior.' Didn't you notice that the Plastic Brothers' lip movements don't even match? Of course, this is also a way to make people laugh, but I guess the two of them are probably not good at singing."

Zhou Yiming glanced at Lin Shaotao.

"You don't mean to make us go up and sing this rubbish version of 'The Lone Warrior,' do you?"

Sitting on the bed, Jia Kuan's eyes widened.

Based on my understanding of Lin Shaotao, this is indeed a possibility.

Lin Shaotao pointed at Zhou Yiming and Jia Kuan.

"As expected of my brother who slept in the same dorm with me for two years, you guys really guessed wrong this time!"

Zhou Yiming and Jia Kuan looked at each other in bewilderment.

What?
guessed wrong?
Lin Shaotao said irritably, "You two were just saying that this song isn't suitable for singing live, that it wouldn't be appropriate for the leaders in the audience, but how come it's appropriate for the three of us to sing it?"

"We're just afraid you'll act impulsively and do something foolish again."

Zhou Yiming then explained.

Jia Kuan nodded vigorously in agreement.

Lin Shaotao looked at the two of them: "Last time I impulsively chose this song, and I haven't learned my lesson yet. Now that the cover of the 'nonsense version' is popular, I'm switching to sing the 'nonsense version' again. Changing my mind all the time, what do you think I am in everyone's eyes?"

This time, Jia Kuan explained, "Actually, we didn't mean anything by recommending this video to you. It's like, if people can accept even this kind of parody video, there's no reason why the three of us would get booed by the audience if we went up and sang seriously, right?"

Lin Shaotao shook his head.

People may accept pranks, but that doesn't mean they can accept deception.

Most importantly, the Plastic Brothers' nonsensical version of "The Lone Warrior" received recognition and support from the original singer, Old Boys.

Lin Shaotao could even guess that the "Old Boys" and "Plastic Brothers" were probably just friends or acquaintances in real life.

That's why it's like a joke between friends, and the original singer isn't angry, so why should netizens get angry?
At this moment, Zhou Yiming suddenly spoke up.

"I understand. You were inspired by the video of the Plastic Brothers that Old Boys shared, and you wanted to have Old Boys interact with us at the welcome party so that the audience who came for Old Boys wouldn't have such a big problem with our cover of 'The Lone Warrior,' or even feel cheated, right?"

Lin Shaotao raised his hand again, pointing at Zhou Yiming.

Sitting on the bed, Jia Kuan nervously swallowed. Could he have guessed wrong again this time?

"You finally guessed right this time."

Lin Shaotao then added, "But they didn't guess all of them correctly. Think about it, when I suggested singing 'The Lone Warrior' at the welcome party, didn't the Old Boys already give me face once?"

Zhou Yiming and Jia Kuan nodded in unison.

“Now let’s go find them again and interact with them at the welcome party. We’re not like plastic brothers, we’re not friends, why should they help us?” Jia Kuan said subconsciously, “We’re all from the same college, isn’t helping each other for the sake of the overall success of the welcome party?”

Lin Shaotao retorted, "Have you forgotten how the song 'The Lone Warrior' came about? If Cheng Feng were a person who considered the bigger picture, do you think he would have dared to release that video before?"

Jia Kuan was speechless.

With Cheng Feng's personality, which is so daring to cause a huge mess, trying to talk to him about the big picture is just ridiculous.
Zhou Yiming then offered a suggestion.

"Gu Jia, the former deputy director of the external relations department, isn't she Cheng Feng's student counselor? Why don't we ask her for help?"

“Gu Jia is now the head of the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Department. I won’t go into how much importance the college attaches to this department. Anyway, if nothing unexpected happens, Gu Jia will take over my position next year. Besides, we’ve already asked her for help before. We’ve asked her for help time and time again, and she doesn’t owe us anything,” Lin Shaotao explained.

Zhou Yiming and Jia Kuan exchanged a glance.

Nothing seemed right, and neither of them could figure out what Lin Shaotao was up to.

Lin Shaotao looked up at the two of them.

"It's fine to have the Old Boys interact with us at the welcome party, but it would be too insincere if we just went up and did a simple cover song."

Amidst the bewildered looks of Zhou Yiming and Jia Kuan, Lin Shaotao laid his cards on the table.

"I want to rewrite the lyrics for 'The Lone Warrior'; only a cover like that can be considered the best tribute to the original."

Zhou Yiming and Jia Kuan both fell silent after hearing this.

The lyrics of the nonsensical version of "The Lone Warrior" only dare to borrow from the original lyrics and elaborate on them.

Lin Shaotao, on the other hand, wanted to start from scratch right away.

This is a risky move.

Lin Shaotao sat on the stairs between the bunk beds, legs crossed, and said casually:
"It's okay. If you two have any concerns, just like I said at the beginning, I'll go up and sing by myself. Don't feel guilty or like you're letting your brother down."

If these words had been spoken just now, Zhou Yiming and Jia Kuan would have believed them.

Well now.

Zhou Yiming went up and kicked Lin Shaotao: "Alright, stop trying to provoke us. Tell us, what do you want us to do for you?"

Lin Shaotao laughed: "You guys can help me think about how to write the lyrics for this new song. I only have a general idea right now. The theme is about us college students, who always skip classes, cram before exams, and end up failing... What do you think?"

It sounds like it has potential.

Zhou Yiming picked up his guitar, Jia Kuan got off the bed, and Lin Shaotao picked up a broom to use as a microphone.

The three of them first sang the original version of "The Lone Warrior" together, and then began to improvise on the second take.

With the original lyrics as a reference, Lin Shaotao's so-called rewriting of lyrics is actually just rewriting the lyrics according to the format and unifying the rhymes.

While the three were busy improvising.

Business School, Girls' Dormitory 302

Xu Hongdou went out onto the balcony and dialed her sister Xu Hongmi's number.

As soon as the call connected, Xu Hongmi loudly demanded, "Why did you hang up on my video call?"

"My roommate is using my computer to work on a class statistics spreadsheet, and he needs it by tomorrow morning. It's quite urgent."

Xu Hongdou calmly gave the excuse she had already prepared.

The real reason was that she had a new hairstyle today and didn't want Xu Hongmi to find out so soon.

Otherwise, once Xu Hongmi finds out, all her relatives, including her aunts and uncles, will know.

The most crucial point is that Xu Hongmi will definitely ask why Xu Hongdou didn't cut her bangs before, but suddenly cut them now.

Are you in love?

Once things develop to that point, it won't just be Xu Hongmi interrogating alone, but the whole family taking turns in a three-way interrogation.

Xu Hongdou was no match for him.

"You video chatted with me, is something wrong?"

"It's nothing, I just wanted to see you so that Mom wouldn't keep nagging me about how she misses you so much."

"Why don't you have them make a video call to me? Didn't you teach Mom and Dad how to use QQ before?"

"It was useless. They forgot about it after a while and said that since neither of us was home, keeping the broadband was pointless, so they refunded us. Can you believe it?"

"They just want to save on broadband fees. Besides, their generation isn't like us, where computers, the internet, and mobile phones are necessities."

"So, they miss you but can't see you, so who's to blame?"

"It's okay, I'll go home for National Day. I've already bought the train tickets."

"Oh, so obedient."

"That's right. I'm supposed to be my parents' warm little cotton-padded jacket, unlike you, who's a leaky little cotton-padded jacket. You must have gone crazy during the National Day holiday when you were a freshman. Your parents called you to come back, but you didn't."

"I joined the school's Youth Volunteer Association. During the National Day holiday, the association organized a social practice trip, so I couldn't go home."

"Okay, okay, I know you're busy, so go ahead and work hard. I'll take care of Mom and Dad from now on."

"You're still taking care of them? Just don't let them take care of you."

"Who are you looking down on?"

"Alright, I'm too lazy to argue with you. I just want to tell you something: you can get a refund for your train ticket."

"why?"

"Because I've already discussed it with my parents, and I'm planning to take my annual leave this month, I'll go to Yanjing with them on the 22nd, and we plan to stay for a week before leaving on the 28th."

"Really? Why didn't you come during the National Day holiday?"

"Why go anywhere during the National Day holiday? It's packed with people everywhere. Are you going to see the sights or just people? This is called off-peak travel, you know!"

"I don't understand, but you're the one who knows how to pick dates, right?"

Xu Hongdou gently bit her lip.

Now look what's happened. I originally wanted to keep it a secret from my family until National Day when they found out I changed my hairstyle, but now I'm not telling them for a week in advance.

The key point is that Xu Hongmi didn't come earlier or later, but chose to come just one week before National Day.

Saturday evening, the 27th, happened to be the business school's welcome party.

This matter will definitely not be kept secret in the future.

The problem was that Xia Qing received a notice from the college at 9 o'clock that admission to this year's welcome party was by ticket only.

First- and second-year students each received one ticket. The college asked the class committee to first count whether any students were not going.

Those who don't attend won't get tickets, which shows how scarce tickets are for this year's welcome party.

Xia Qing just asked in the class group, and out of more than thirty people online, not a single one of them refused to go.

Instead, some people asked if there were any extra tickets available, as they wanted to bring their friends to see it together.

After making the call, Xu Hongdou returned to her dormitory.

Chen Nanxing noticed that Xu Hongdou's expression was off and asked her what was wrong.

Xu Hongdou told her that her sister and parents were coming to Yanjing a week before National Day. The biggest problem now was that she didn't know where to get three more tickets for the New Year's Eve party.

"That's easy, just find Yang Muye!"

Chen Nanxing stepped forward and put his arm around Xu Hongdou's arm: "Have you forgotten who the biggest sponsor of the welcome party is? Everyone else might be short of tickets, but Yang Muye is the only one who won't be short of them."

(End of this chapter)