lcionline Chapter 1059 "If There's No Wine to Sell"
Chapter 1059 "If There's No Wine to Sell"
Li Mo'er's teacher's wife, Xue Qin'er, played the famous song "Fisherman's Song at Dusk" that Li Mo'er had brought from Earth.
"Fishermen's Song at Dusk" depicts the scene of fishermen returning home by boat at sunset, with their songs echoing across the river. It creates a tranquil and beautiful atmosphere, showcasing the magnificence of nature and the joy of life, and reflecting the ancients' love for life and their reverence for nature.
The teacher's wife sat before the guzheng, exuding a serene and graceful air, radiating intellectual beauty. She possessed the gentle and virtuous qualities of a woman from Jiangnan.
The melodious sound of the guzheng soon transported everyone to the water towns of Jiangnan.
When the song ended, everyone burst into enthusiastic applause, especially the foreigners, whose hands turned red from clapping.
After Xue Qin'er left, the program continued one after another, and everyone was having a blast. The pantomime performed by Zhao Dashan and Huang Baojuan next made everyone burst into laughter.
Around 10 p.m., when some of the guests on the island were getting sleepy, someone shouted, "Island owner, please put on a show!"
Hearing that broken pronunciation, you can tell it must have been spoken by a foreigner.
On Forget-Worry Island, not only are the staff learning various languages, but foreigners also learn Chinese in their spare time.
With the help of translators, some foreigners are already able to have simple conversations with the staff.
For example, questions like "What time is dinner?", "When is the island owner coming?", and "What does the island owner's boyfriend do?" are common questions asked by foreigners.
The foreigner's shout, "Island owner, please perform a show!" instantly roused the somewhat drowsy crowd, and they all echoed the foreigner's call.
Li Mo'er asked the staff to change the accompaniment to "If There's No Wine to Sell," and then she walked to the center of the venue.
Today she was wearing a pair of rather tight-fitting suit pants and a fluffy white turtleneck sweater.
She channeled the breeze from inside the space to the outside, keeping the temperature around her in the twenties.
So she wasn't cold at all wearing that outfit.
Normally, she is the center of attention on the island, attracting countless eyes wherever she goes.
Now she stands in the center of the field, facing more than 300 gazes without feeling ashamed at all, simply because she has become accustomed to such gazes.
Music began, and four lines of chorus came from the speakers: "If there's no wine left to sell,..."
If there is no wine to sell,
If there is no wine to sell,
If you want to sell dried wine, do not do so.
After the harmonies, Li Mo'er raised the microphone and began to sing: "What a familiar voice..."
It has been with me through so many years of wind and rain.
Never need to think about it.
I will never forget it.
Without heaven, there would be no earth.
Without land, there is no home.
Without a home, there would be no you.
Without you, there would be no me…
At first, the staff on the island and the singers thought it was a slow song, a soothing song similar to her "Daughter's Love".
These singers had all studied Cantonese, and they generally understood the meaning of the phrase "酒干倘卖无".
The saying "If there's no wine left to sell," originates from the customs of the Minnan region. In Minnan, people enjoy drinking wine, and wine bottles are relatively easy to collect. Some poor families would exchange empty wine bottles for a meager income.
This habit gradually evolved into the tradition of street vendors, and "If you have any wine for sale, please tell me" is one such cry. It is not only a manifestation of a life skill, but also a part of the Minnan culture.
At first, Li Mo'er's rendition of the verses was lukewarm and didn't resonate much, until she sang the chorus:
If you hadn't raised me,
Give me a warm life.
If you hadn't protected me,
What will my fate be?
You raised me.
Accompany me as I speak my first words.
You gave me a home.
Let me share it with you...
At this point, the music suddenly became much faster, a turn that shocked everyone, and an uncontrollable urge to sway along instantly swept through their bodies.
Even the foreigners were affected by the music, swaying their bodies slightly.
When Li Mo'er sang the verses, her body language was slow and deliberate, but when the music suddenly sped up, she seemed to be injected with hormones and became quick and agile.
Although you can't say a word
But they are better able to understand the black and white, the true and false in the world.
Although you don't express your true feelings.
But he gave his passionate life.
Your familiar voice drifts from afar.
It reminds me of your kind heart.
When will you come back to my side?
Let me sing with you again.
If there is no wine to sell,
If you're selling dried wine, there's none left...!