Chapter 225: Chapter 223: Song Jiayan Sings

Although Song Jiayan was on duty guarding their territory, he knew this was really a break.

Doctor Wen and Xu Jiali felt he was injured, so they had him rest.

So, he was resting, and the cameraman was resting too.

There didn’t seem to be much worth filming here.

The cameraman thought for a moment. "Jiayan, did you quit your job as a nurse and choose this career because you love to sing?"

[Cameraman’s basically thinking, "Director, you’d better double my pay! I’m not just filming, I’m also responsible for livening up the mood for the guests!"]

[Hahahaha! I was thinking the same thing. The cameramen on this show really work hard! It’s not like other reality shows where the cameraman is just a silent lens.]

Hearing the question, Song Jiayan blushed slightly. "You could say that. I’ve always loved to sing, especially songs I’ve written myself."

"So, that makes you a singer-songwriter, huh? Since we’ve got nothing else going on, why don’t you sing one of your original songs for us?"

Although Song Jiayan was shy, he immediately looked up at the cameraman, a little nervous. "I... Can I?"

"Why not? The director said this show is pretty flexible. Look at us, we’re not doing anything. Isn’t that just a waste of the production team’s resources?"

[I think this cameraman is perfect for variety shows!]

[He’s got a great sense for entertainment, much better than those other phonies!]

[Director Wen is one lucky new director! This show is probably going to be a huge hit!]

Song Jiayan was silent for two seconds, then nodded and stood up.

He seemed a little awkward, unsure of how to stand, how to start singing, or how to present himself in a way that people would find appealing.

"Jiayan, don’t be nervous. Just be natural. Sing however you feel comfortable!"

Song Jiayan nodded.

When he looked at the camera again, his expression was much more composed.

His entire aura seemed to change in an instant as he immersed himself in the moment.

"’When you walk into this festive hall, carrying every dream and hope, with faces painted in every style, no one remembers what you look like...’"

[A cappella? And it sounds this good? My ears are about to melt!]

[Holy crap! What kind of Immortal singer is this! He totally blows eighty percent of the younger singers out of the water, right?]

[The lyrics are so real, his singing makes me want to cry. Life is hard for everyone these days!]

"’A toast to the morning sun, a toast to the moonlight, awakening my ambitions, warming my lonely years of toil, so I can fly against the wind and never look back...’"

...

"’A toast to tomorrow, a toast to the past, holding up my body, adding weight to my shoulders...’"

...

"’The ones who are wide awake are the most absurd...’"

[It’s like this song was written for me. I’m over thirty and so lost! I remember having such big dreams when I was young, but now, it feels like I’m just muddling through. I’ve already lost to time, and to myself!]

[I’m one of those people trying to make it in a big city. Hearing this song reminds me of my old self. I’m living in a fifteen-square-meter basement right now, but I still have a dream in my heart, and I don’t want to give up! I have to support Song Jiayan! Song Jiayan will definitely make it! Fly high with my blessings!]

When the song ended, Song Jiayan reverted to the shy young man he was before.

But when he saw the cameraman, he was momentarily stunned. "Cameraman, why are you crying?"

"Ah, it’s just that your song was too good. It reminded me of my old self. I’m fine, let’s keep going. Your song is truly amazing! I never expected it to be so powerful even a cappella. If you were on a proper stage, you’d move so many people who have their own stories to tell!"

Song Jiayan smiled shyly. "As long as people enjoy it, that’s enough. If they like it, I’ll keep writing and keep singing."

Song Jiayan felt a thrill of excitement, mingled with apprehension.

’I don’t know how many people are watching the show right now, but they must have all heard the song I just sang,’ he thought.

’I have no idea what the reaction will be, but I’m still happy.’

"What’s the name of the song you just sang?" Wen Ying’s voice suddenly sounded.

Song Jiayan turned and saw Wen Ying dragging... a huge bundle... of wood.

"Doctor Wen, that’s so much. Let me help."

"Okay. Use them to lay the foundation the way I showed you, and then tie them together."

This time, Wen Ying didn’t refuse Song Jiayan’s offer to help.

Song Jiayan walked over to her side and answered, "Drowning Sorrows."

"So your song is called ’Drowning Sorrows’? The name is a perfect fit. The viewers in the livestream will definitely love it."

Song Jiayan nodded and got to work.

Laying the foundation involved using the logs as posts, so he had to dig holes and bury a section of each one.

It was a little difficult for Song Jiayan, but definitely manageable if he put his mind to it.

Wen Ying looked into the cameraman’s lens. "Everyone, if you like Little Song’s song, you have to get him trending, okay? Doctor Wen really liked it too. He sang it so beautifully. I hope he keeps singing, and shares many more of his original songs."

[Is Doctor Wen trying to promote Song Jiayan? But it seems like she’s not very good at it! Her pitch is terrible!]

[Hey, commenter above, go look at the trending topics! Doctor Wen doesn’t need a pitch! A single sentence from her is a trending topic!]

[Holy shit! Damn! These trending topics! Anyone who didn’t know better would think Doctor Wen owns the trending list! I’m going to get Song Jiayan trending right now, ride the hype and gain some followers!]

Seeing Song Jiayan working so diligently, Wen Ying knew she shouldn’t steal his screen time.

After getting Song Jiayan started, Wen Ying walked over to Xu Jiali.

This time, Xu Jiali was genuinely tired and had broken a sweat, but she was very happy.

It was a type of happiness most people couldn’t comprehend.

"Miss Xu, you seem very happy," the cameraman following her asked.

[Why do I feel like the cameramen on this show are wearing multiple hats?]

[You’re not wrong! I was thinking the same thing! He just prompted Song Jiayan, and now he’s talking to Xu Jiali. You’d think they were guests moonlighting as cameramen. It’s a shame we can’t see their faces.]

[This show is better than I expected. Its strength is its authenticity.]

"Happy, extremely happy!"

"You’re this happy even while you’re working? Miss Xu, did you do a lot of farm work back home?"

Hearing this, Xu Jiali paused what she was doing. "I’m not sure if you could call it ’farm work.’ Even though my family lives in the countryside, they never really let us kids do much in the fields. During the autumn harvest, we’d occasionally help out for a day or two, and that was about it for the year. So I’m probably not very familiar with that kind of work."

"Then why are you so happy? You look pretty tired to me."

"Ever heard of being tired but happy? This is a task Sister Wen Ying gave me, so I have to do it well, right? I can’t keep holding Sister Wen Ying back, can I?"

"You seem to really admire Doctor Wen," the cameraman said, starting a new topic.

"Obviously. Who wouldn’t like Doctor Wen? Oh... wait, I guess there are a few people... like Jiang Beibei and her friends?"