Chapter 34 Take Me to Your Heart
Then, under the eyes of everyone, Liu Shang selected the song he wanted to sing: "Take Me to Your Heart."
This song was a 2004 cover of Jacky Cheung's song "Kiss Goodbye" by the well-known international band MLTR (Michael Learns to Rock).
Subsequently, the song became popular all over the world, especially in China, where it was played in every street and alley.
Seeing Liu Shang choose "Take Me to Your Heart," Zhou Liang, Tan Feng, and the others all sneered inwardly.
It was clear that Liu Shang was planning to take the easy way out. After all, everyone was familiar with the melody of "Kiss Goodbye." He was choosing this song to lower the difficulty for himself.
But this also showed, from another angle, that Liu Shang's English was probably not very good, and perhaps his singing wasn't either.
Even if Liu Shang managed to stumble through this song, the effect would never be comparable to that of Tan Feng, who had prepared carefully. In any case, Liu Shang would lose this round.
Under the scornful eyes of most of the crowd, Liu Shang began to sing the first few lines along with the accompaniment.
Hiding from the rain and snow
Trying to forget but I won't let go
Looking at a crowded street
Listening to my own heartbeat…
When they heard Liu Shang's magnetic voice, especially the authentic English with the perfect accent, everyone, including Jiang Ruolin, widened their eyes and looked up at him in amazement.
*This… this is the original recording being played, right?*
That was the thought that subconsciously appeared in the minds of most people at that moment.
On the other side, Zhou Liang, his mind full of question marks, walked quickly to the karaoke machine. He tried to toggle the track between the accompaniment and the original vocal, but the effect was still the same.
Seeing Liu Shang's flawless performance, the crowd's eyes grew brighter and brighter, and the atmosphere in the room became more and more heated. Without a second thought, Zhou Liang simply cut the music entirely.
It was a coincidence that the moment the accompaniment disappeared was perfectly timed with the end of a short section of the song, so it didn't affect Liu Shang in the slightest.
Just as everyone was surprised, unable to understand what had happened and before they could comment, Liu Shang half-turned his head and smiled at Zhou Liang.
Then, following the rhythm in his heart, Liu Shang didn't stop, but directly began singing a cappella into the microphone.
Looking at a crowded street
Listening to my own heartbeat
So many people all around the world
Tell me where do I find someone like you girl…
It had to be said that even in terms of singing skill alone, Liu Shang was definitely excellent, enough to command the room with just his voice.
Coupled with that voice and an English delivery comparable to the original singer, it made everyone accept the fact that what they had just heard was not the original recording, but Liu Shang singing live.
And so, the moment Liu Shang sang again, the room instantly exploded!
This time, it wasn't just applause and cheers from the boys; many of the girls also cheered and screamed excitedly, completely captivated.
During his performance, Liu Shang intentionally walked toward Jiang Ruolin while singing, and the hooting and cheering along the way grew louder and louder.
So much so that when Liu Shang came close to Jiang Ruolin, her ears had turned a little red. She didn't dare to look at Liu Shang, who seemed to shine at that moment, bright and dazzling.
At this time, Liu Shang sat down beside her, gently took her hand with his other hand, and at the same time looked into her eyes with great affection and sang:
Take me to your heart
Take me to your soul
Give me your hand before I'm old
Show me what love is, haven't got a clue
Show me that wonders can be true
They say nothing lasts forever
We're only here today
Love is now or never…
At this moment, Jiang Ruolin, who also loved this song and understood the meaning of the lyrics even better, couldn't help but blush under Liu Shang's affectionate gaze.
The girls at the same table covered their mouths with their hands, their eyes full of shock, envy, and emotion.
After Liu Shang finished singing, the atmosphere in the room had reached the peak of the entire banquet.
The applause and cheers continued for a long time.
On the other side, the faces of Zhou Liang, Tan Feng, and the others were grim, their moods extremely depressed.
Who the hell would have thought that a plot they had so carefully designed would backfire so spectacularly?
Especially Zhou Liang, who was so good at planning, cursed in his heart: *This Liu Shang really hides his talents well! With such good English and singing skills, he never showed it off at all! Doesn't he want to make a good impression on his classmates, teachers, and especially the girls at the beginning of college?*
But then he thought, *He's already won over Jiang Ruolin, the most famous and beautiful flower of the freshman class, so why would he care about the other wildflowers?*
There was no other choice but to use their last trick, their trump card!
At a signal from Zhou Liang, the people at their tables intentionally dispersed, wine glasses in hand, and began to make toasts at other tables.
Of course, their ultimate targets were all directed at Jiang Ruolin and Liu Shang.
Just as the atmosphere between Liu Shang and Jiang Ruolin had become intensely romantic, and they were taking the opportunity to whisper affectionately to each other, the first person sent by Zhou Liang came to propose a toast.
The girls at the table could naturally drink on her behalf, but Liu Shang inevitably drank a glass of beer.
Before long, the second person came, and Liu Shang drank another cup.
Soon, when the third person came, Jiang Ruolin frowned first. Worried about Liu Shang, she wanted to drink this cup for him, but he refused with a smile and a shake of his head.
However, Liu Shang himself did not drink the glass of wine. Instead, he stood up and looked out at the entire banquet hall.
"Everyone, please be quiet!"
It had to be said that after the several ups and downs of the evening, Liu Shang had gradually established a certain popularity.
Hearing him speak, the room really did fall silent.
"My dear classmates, I have to say, I've really enjoyed today's party and I'm very happy."
"At the same time, I have a little secret I want to share with you."
Just as everyone's eyes were drawn in by his "little secret," Liu Shang smiled slightly. "It's that I have a nickname: 'Never Drunk After a Thousand Cups,' and I never back down from a drink!"
Due to the huge contrast between his calm demeanor and his bold words, there was a burst of laughter and hooting from the crowd.
After a moment, Liu Shang smiled and said, "So, those who want to challenge me, those who think they can drink a lot, come on over. Let's have a few rounds together."
"Alright, this is a one-time opportunity. If anyone asks me for a drink after this is over, don't be angry if I refuse!"
The boys present were all hot-blooded youths, and they had already had a few glasses of wine. How could they resist Liu Shang's provocation?
So they all laughed and gathered around with their wine glasses.
"Come on, count me in!"
"I'll join too! Whoever's afraid is a coward!"
"Haha, this Liu Shang guy is really interesting. I'm in on this drinking contest!"
"There are all beauties at his table! Brothers, for the sake of making a girl smile, we can't be cowards!"
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