lovenovelstory Chapter 45 The Most Ridiculous Love
Chapter 45 The Most Ridiculous Love
The reception room was large, with posters and old photos bearing the marks of time covering the walls.
The little girl listened to the song as if no one else was around. Although she was using headphones, the song could be faintly heard, and the melody was very beautiful.
"Julie Andrews' 'The Sound of Music'?"
Xu Shengjie recognized the title of the song.
The little girl looked up, a look of surprise on her face.
She seemed to be a woman of few words. A polite yet somewhat insincere smile appeared on her sweet face, and then she nodded.
I am bored!
Xu Shengjie glanced down at his watch.
This is one of Xu Jiadong's legacies: a Vacheron Constantin iconic watch launched in 1956, a classic model from the FIFTYSIX series. Although designed in 56, it is very modern and exudes a relaxed vibe.
The striking contrast between the classic dial and the novel case adds to the watch's individuality.
A very urban style.
The case is inspired by the Maltese cross, and the pink gold openworked rotor blends perfectly with the overall design.
This watch looks new, yet it has a unique sense of age and history.
Kenny Zhang said that this was a gift from Mr. Yin after Xu Jiadong successfully completed a decapitation operation in 81.
Xu Jiadong kept this watch.
This collector's item watch is said to be worth $13.5 on the secondhand market.
Is it real?
Xu Shengjie was unaware of this and had not inquired about it.
It's almost 4:30. It seems that foreigners' sense of time is so-so.
Bored, he glanced at the table in the reception room.
Several posters were scattered around. He picked one up and glanced at it. They were concept art for posters, and they seemed familiar; he felt he had seen them somewhere before. Then he looked at the English letters: Pocahontas, in printed font.
Pocahontas?
I remember now, this should be the promotional poster for Disney's 33rd feature-length animated film, Pocahontas.
The character in the concept art has very obvious so-called Eastern female characteristics: an oval face, slender eyes, and long eyebrows...
However, she has a very good figure, which looks more like that of a Caucasian woman.
She is an Indian princess!
Xu Shengjie recalled the plot of the animation in his mind: a story about an Indian princess who falls in love with a British colonist, and together they maintain peace between the natives and the colonists. Natives and colonists, actually able to maintain peace?
If that were the case, the Native Americans on the North American continent would not have reached their current number.
The more something is not accomplished, the more it is embellished.
He recalled some stories about the animated film, such as the fact that the female protagonist, Pocahontas, was based on a historical figure, Princess Potanka. And the male protagonist in the film was an adventurer who was deeply in love with the female protagonist.
But in fact?
Princess Potanca was only 11 years old when she met the male protagonist, John Smith, the so-called adventurer.
The male protagonist won Princess Potanka's favor by using a few glass beads.
He was nearly killed by Princess Potanka's father, but was saved by Princess Potanka.
Subsequently, the colonists waged war against the natives, and Princess Potanka betrayed the tribe's information, leading to the tribe's disastrous defeat.
Of course, the colonists also suffered heavy losses.
So they kidnapped Princess Potanka, imprisoned her at Jamestown, and coerced the tribe into a truce.
According to Indigenous records, Princess Potanka suffered severe sexual assault in Jamestown. She was then sent to Great Britain, where it was publicly stated she died of disease, but in reality, she was poisoned. Her child's life was not as idyllic as depicted in cartoons, where she marries a British man and has children; rather, it was the result of sexual assault, and the father's identity remains unknown.
This is the true story behind the animated film.
However, Disney's embellishment transformed it into a beautiful and celebrated love story.
Xu Shengjie really liked this animated film in his previous life, especially the theme song, which had an extremely beautiful and melodious tune.
But after learning the true story, he also blocked the animated film.
Every time I watch this animated film, I'm reminded of the true story... John Smith, whom Princess Potanka never saw again until her death. Where did this beautiful love story come from? Pocahontas? It was just a princess's daydream.
"Think you own whatever land you land on
Earth is just a dead thing you can claim
But I know every rock and tree and creature
Has a life, has a spirit, has a name
Think the only people who are people…”
What are you singing?
Xu Shengjie was lost in thought, and unconsciously tapped his fingers on the table, humming the theme song of the animated film, "The Color of the Wind."
He had only hummed a few lines when he was interrupted.
Turning his head, he saw that the little girl had taken off her headphones at some point, walked to the other side of the table, and was looking at him curiously.
"Uh, I just sang whatever came to mind."
"It sounds great."
"Thanks!"
The two fell silent, separated by the table.
The little girl sat down, extended her hand, and said very solemnly, "My name is Christina Aguilera."
"Um, hello, Miss Aguilera."
"And you? You're very rude. I introduced myself, but you didn't."
Xu Shengjie was taken aback, then smiled.
He took the little girl's hand again. "Jeffrey Tsu, you can also call me Jeff."
"Hi Jeff, you can also call me Xtina."
Xu Shengjie couldn't help but laugh at his mature demeanor.
Suddenly, as if remembering something, he pointed at the little girl and said, "Didn't you sing the national anthem?"
X Tina smiled.
"That was a long time ago, four years ago I sang the national anthem during a game between the Pittsburgh Ironmen and the Penguins."
Oh, I remember now!
Christina Aguilera, ranked 58th on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the "100 Greatest Singers of All Time," and later received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, was a highly talented jazz singer.
"I remember you were a member of the new Mickey Mouse club?"
"Yes, but the club has disbanded. I'm now studying music with Mr. Menken. What about you?"
"I?"
Xu Shengjie thought for a moment and said, "A writer and future director, he came to discuss my new song with Mr. Manken."
"The one from just now?"
"Uh, no, that's not it."
"What song is that?"
"It's a love song."
"I still prefer the song you just sang. What's it called?"
Xu Shengjie thought for a moment and said, "Colors of the Wind, I was inspired by this poster too?"
"So, that song of yours was improvised?"
Tina's expression immediately showed surprise. Her curiosity grew, and she asked enthusiastically, "Jeff, can you sing it again?"
"I'll give it a try."
The little girl's gaze made it hard for Xu Shengjie to refuse.
He thought for a moment, then took seven glasses from the cabinet next to him, filled each glass with a different amount of water, and then picked up a spoon and gently tapped the glasses to adjust the tone of each glass.
This is a technique he learned from a veteran in Hengdian back then.
He already possessed a certain level of musical talent, and Hengdian World Studios was a hidden gem, serving as another university for him after graduating from his undergraduate institution.
However, he learned this to pick up girls and show off.
I never expected it to be used in this situation.
After making some adjustments, he tapped the melody with a spoon and then sang casually.
"...
Can you sing with all the voices of the mountain
Can you paint with all the colors of the wind
Can you paint with all the colors of the wind
Come run the hidden pine trails of the forest
Come taste the sun-sweet berries of the earth
Come roll in all the riches all around you…”
As for Xu Shengjie's singing skills, as mentioned before, they are at the level of a KTV karaoke king/queen.
He has musical talent, but he hasn't really practiced it carefully since his rebirth.
The original owner of this body had a good foundation, enough for him to sing this song perfectly.
However, compared to professional singers, there is definitely a big difference...
Tina X lay on the table, her chin resting on her hands, listening intently.
Neither of them noticed that the door to the reception room was quietly pushed open, and a man and a woman walked in from outside.
The man was a white man in his forties, nearing fifty.
Wearing a loose-fitting suit and glasses, a look of surprise appeared on his thin face.
Beside him was a woman in her early thirties with a brownish complexion and very obvious African ancestry.
Not the kind of African American with an exaggeratedly large bear-like face and buttocks, and lips so thick they look like they've been hung with two sausages.
Her facial features are more in line with normal human aesthetics, even those of people from East Asia. And at the age of thirty, her charm seems to be even more captivating, possessing an unparalleled allure that makes one's heart flutter.
She also looked surprised, but as Xu Shengjie sang, she seemed a little excited.
He reached out and grabbed the old white man's arm.
The white man turned his head and glanced at her.
She nodded slightly, as if to say: I want't!
The white man immediately understood.
At this point, Xu Shengjie's performance came to an end, accompanied by the line "All you will own is earth until."
Christina clapped excitedly as Christina sang "You can paint with all the colors of the wind".
At the same time, applause came from the doorway.
Xu Shengjie turned his head and saw the white man and the African American woman standing there, so he quickly got up as well.
"Vanessa?"
He suddenly cried out.
"Vanessa Williams?"
The African American woman immediately smiled.
"Hello, I'm Vanessa Williams. This is a really great song, did you write it?"
Before Xu Shengjie could speak, Christina interjected, "It was Jeffrey who was inspired by the concept art for the poster of 'Pocahontas' and spontaneously composed the song."
"Forehead?"
If Lao Bai Nan and Vanessa had only praised Xu Shengjie's song before, now they were both quite surprised!
Preparing the lyrics, music, and vocals in advance demonstrates your talent.
But to be able to spontaneously create such a song after just one glance at the concept art on the promotional poster is not just about having talent, it's about having extraordinary talent.
The older white man stepped forward. "I am Alan Menken."
"Jeffrey, Jeffrey Stu."
Mr. Manken, I'm here at the time we arranged to discuss the recording of one of my new songs.
"Jeffrey Xu?"
Alan Menken suddenly remembered. He slapped his forehead and said, "You're the person Disha Cheung introduced. I remember now."
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