ebookland Chapter 120 You Are My Eyes
Chapter 120 You Are My Eyes
On the stage of "Heavenly Voices of Children", 20 children who love music gathered here with pure hearts and expectations.
They are between 6 and 12 years old, and their innocent faces are filled with longing for the world of music.
Inside the venue where the stage was located, the atmosphere was incredibly lively. The cheers and laughter of the audience and the energetic playful shouts of the children mingled together.
After the five children's performances, it was finally Xiang Wanwan's turn to go on stage.
Ruan Yun walked gracefully to the front of the stage, wearing a gorgeous floor-length gown. The tiny sequins on the gown shimmered with iridescent colors under the lights, as if all the starlight in the night sky had been gathered on her body.
With a smile on her face, the corners of her mouth curving upwards like a crescent moon, and her eyes revealing her passion for the game, she ignited the hearts of everyone present.
Ruan Yun held the microphone steadily in her hand and said in a clear and loud voice: "I believe everyone still remembers the song 'Misplaced Time and Space' from the National Day celebration. That moving melody is like magic. Even now, three months later, it is still on repeat in many people's playlists. Every time I listen to it, I can't stop thinking about it."
After speaking, she paused slightly, her gaze, like a graceful butterfly, sweeping lightly across the audience below, and continued, "The next contestant to come up on stage is that special little girl who sang children's songs at the National Day celebration. She once went through an incredibly dark period, but her singing was like a ray of light piercing through the dark clouds, shining directly into the hearts of each and every one of us. After three months of careful treatment, her eyes have made initial progress in recovery, and now she stands on this stage with full courage. She is Xiang Wanwan. Let's welcome her with the warmest applause as she brings us her new song, 'You Are My Eyes'!"
Amid thunderous applause, Xiang Wanwan slowly walked forward from the side of the stage.
She wore a pristine white dress, making her look like a little angel who had mistakenly fallen to earth.
Although her eyes were still slightly red and swollen, a trace left by the pain and suffering she had experienced, her clear eyes shone with a firm light like the stars.
She walked step by step to the center of the stage, then stopped gracefully, took a deep breath as if to encourage herself, and then slowly bowed to everyone in respect.
That small figure, on this huge stage, contained an enormous energy that could not be ignored, as if just by standing there, she could attract everyone's attention.
Then, Wanwan raised her head, her long eyelashes trembling slightly. She looked in the direction of the accompaniment band and nodded gently, indicating that it could begin.
As the intro to the song began, Wanwan stood quietly in the center of the stage, her hands unconsciously clenching into fists, her fingers turning slightly white from the force. She took a deep breath, as if to pour all her emotions into the song she was about to sing.
As the intro faded, Wanwan began to sing. Her voice was full of emotion, and every note seemed to tell a touching story. It was a perfect match for the song "You Are My Eyes," as if the song was tailor-made for her.
Everyone couldn't help but turn their gaze to Xiang Wanwan on the stage, their eyes filled with focus and fascination.
"If I could see,"
It makes it easy to distinguish between day and night.
It can accurately locate in a crowd.
Hold your hand
......"
When Wanwan sang the first line of lyrics, her pure and infectious voice instantly captured everyone's hearts.
Her voice trembled slightly, not from nervousness, but because the song carried so many of her stories.
Her heart was filled with mixed emotions, as if a bottle of mixed feelings had been spilled.
She recalled the days when she groped in the dark, each step filled with fear and helplessness. At that time, the world was nothingness to her, without color or light, only endless darkness enveloping her like a tide. She often wept silently at night, constantly asking herself why fate treated her this way, and when she would be able to see the world again.
"If I could see"
It can then drive you around everywhere.
You can be surprised from behind
I'll give you a hug
......"
Wanwan's mind was filled with images of those who had been by her side during her most difficult time, including her sister who had never abandoned her and had been working hard to raise money for her surgery. Her sister's gentle yet firm words seemed to still echo in her ears: "Wanwan, don't be afraid, your sister will definitely let you see this world again."
And then there were the neighbors who cared for and encouraged her after she was injured; they were like beacons in the darkness, giving her strength and warmth.
Thinking about all this, Wanwan's singing grew louder and more determined, as if she were announcing her rebirth to the world. A powerful force surged in her heart, and she told herself that she must use her singing to convey this love and hope.
The audience fell silent, so quiet that only Wanwan's beautiful singing could be heard.
Some audience members already had tears in their eyes. A young mother hugged her child tightly, looking at Wanwan with heartache and emotion in her eyes, thinking, "This child has had such a hard time. She has gone through so much suffering, yet she can still sing such a beautiful and heartfelt song. She is so strong."
Her eyes reddened, but she was afraid that her emotions would affect the child, so she just hugged the child tighter.
An elderly man sat in his seat, gently wiping the corner of his eye with a handkerchief. His wrinkled face was filled with emotion.
His lips trembled slightly as he silently exclaimed, "This little girl's voice is full of stories; it's so touching. I haven't heard such a moving song in a long time."
The darkness before your eyes is not true darkness.
What kind of white are you talking about?
The sky blue you mentioned
That ball in my memory
Blue sky behind white clouds
......"
As Wanwan sang this, a hint of sadness lingered in her voice. She had asked herself countless times, what is this world really like?
The colors that people described were just vague concepts to her. She could only use her imagination to sketch out the colorful scene, but imagination is ultimately an illusion. Every time she thought about these things, a sense of loss would well up in her heart.
But now, she has begun to appreciate the beauty of this world. The first ray of sunlight she sees and the first blooming flower are incredibly precious to her. She wants to incorporate this new understanding and love for the world into her songs.
You are my eyes,
Take me to experience the changing seasons
you are my eye
Take me through the crowded streets
you are my eye
Take me to read the vast sea of books
Because you are my eyes
Let me see this world
Right in front of me
......"
Wanwan's singing was like a warm spring breeze, blowing into everyone's hearts and causing ripples in their souls.
She swayed gently on the stage, a happy smile on her face.
As the last line of the lyrics, "Let me see this world right before my eyes," faded away, the music gradually returned to calm.
The scene was initially silent, as everyone was still immersed in the emotional world created by the song and couldn't come back to their senses for a long time.
Then, thunderous applause and cheers erupted, the sound almost lifting the roof off the stadium.
Xiang Wanwan bowed deeply again, tears welling in her eyes—tears of emotion and happiness.
She knew that she had told her story through her singing and touched everyone present. Her heart was filled with relief and joy, and she felt that her efforts over the past few days had not been in vain.
The judges sat in the audience, their eyes filled with focus and appreciation. When the piece ended, the entire venue seemed to still be immersed in its melodious aftertaste. The four judges exchanged smiles, their eyes full of approval.
"This young lady is amazing!" A judge wearing glasses and looking quite refined spoke first. As he spoke, he nodded repeatedly and continued, "Her emotional expression is so delicate. Every lyric seems to flow from her heart. Her singing skills are also very solid. I can't find any obvious flaws. She is really amazing."
“Yes, yes,” another female judge chimed in, leaning slightly forward with her gaze fixed on Wanwan, her eyes full of affection. “Her singing seems to hold many stories, moving listeners. Listening to her sing is like experiencing those hardships with her, and seeing hope together.” As she spoke, she also gave her a high score.
The other two judges were equally full of praise, giving them both high scores. While the children who came on stage afterward each had their own strengths, none quite matched Wanwan's stunning performance.
And just like that, Xiang Wanwan advanced directly to the top ten without any suspense. She only needs to wait a week to record the second competition.
At this moment, the live stream chat was flooded with comments like, "It's so beautiful! Only blind people can understand the emotions in this song, so we who can see this beautiful world should cherish it even more. I feel so sorry for my daughter."
One netizen was sending comments, their eyes slightly red, their fingers constantly tapping on the screen, trying to express all their feelings.
"The lyrics are beautiful and evocative." Another netizen commented with a heart emoji, their face full of appreciation, as if they were still immersed in the beautiful lyrics.
"You sing so well." Netizens kept sending comments praising Wanwan's singing, and the string of likes and clapping emojis showed their love for her voice.
"Go, girl!" These four simple words, filled with encouragement and support, kept scrolling across the screen.
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The entire audience, both on and off stage, was captivated by Wanwan's singing, and everyone looked forward to her continuing to shine in the upcoming competition!