Chapter 49

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Don't come and bother me~!

I don't want to feel sorry for you~!

This is the new China~!

I don't want to say any more~!

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Under the impact of the powerful melody, Lin Zaishan became increasingly excited as he sang, almost reaching a state of transcendence and uncontrollability!

This state is very exhilarating and intense for a rock singer!

This is exactly the energy they want to unleash, the passion they want to ignite!

But for a mature singer, this is not a good performance state.

In this state, it's difficult for a singer to fully control their vocal range, and it's easy for something to go wrong.

Highly immersed in the intense rock music, Lin Zaishan didn't care about that anymore. It was rare for him to be so excited, so he sang with all his might!

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Don't come and bother me~! Don't come and interfere with me~!

I don't want to feel sorry anymore~!

This is the new China~!

I don't want to say any more~!

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By the end of the song, Lin Zaishan's voice erupted with boundless power, as if he wanted to burn all the energy from his meal today!

Such a "crazy" voice made everyone on the scene feel like they were about to explode!

The one who was the most hyped was Lu Chen!

Feeling the hard-edged, cynical yet resolute tone in Lin Zaishan's voice, Lu Chen felt as if he had returned to 20 years ago, seeing the peak Lin Zaishan at a concert with ten thousand people!

Now, Lin Zaishan's voice is not as high-pitched as when he was young, but the strength in his voice is even more rugged and powerful!

It's like a fist as hard as a rock; every line he sings can make people's blood boil!

Listening to such classic rock music, Lu Chen enthusiastically played the drums, almost jumping up to sing and roar with Lin Zaishan!

The tall female server Du Yang was so excited that she almost threw her coffee cup!

She never expected that this white-haired uncle could play rock better than jazz!

She had seen some young rock bands perform live, and Du Yang was also very hyped then, but that kind of excitement was completely different from what she felt now!

Young bands, like the Purple Flying Fish earlier, played rock with fast rhythms to shock your ears, but there was no soul-deep impact, just a dry thrill.

But this white-haired uncle used the genuine anger and passion of a middle-aged man to burn your ears and shatter your soul!

Such a voice that could touch the heart from the very first note might only belong to rockers from the golden era!

This is the truly soul-stirring rock music!

So exhilarating!!

The servers led the audience in cheering and applauding for Lin Zaishan!

The atmosphere on the scene reached a boiling point!

Infected by the increasingly fiery atmosphere, Lin Zaishan let out a long, high-pitched note at the end of the song, a cathartic release—

"Oh~~~~~~~~~ Yeah~~~~~~~~~ Ah~~~~~~~~~!"

This high note, sharp enough to pierce through three feet of ice, was dazzling!

It was like a pair of hands returning from hell, instantly tearing open everyone's bodies, showing them their pulsating capillaries and pounding hearts!

Many people couldn't help but jump up and cheer with this high note that brought them back to the golden era!

Sun Yuzhen jumped especially high!

When she landed, she accidentally twisted her left foot in her high heels, almost spraining it!

But Sun Yuzhen didn't care about that.

Sun Yuzhen had never been a big fan of rock music, which she found too agitated.

But now, with her infinite admiration for Lin Zaishan, she experienced for the first time the blood-pumping excitement of live rock music!

No wonder at rock concerts, people often can't help but take off their clothes and bras; this music can really drive people to madness!

The soul and will are shattered by the explosive rhythm!

If it weren't for the last bit of ladylike restraint in her heart, Sun Yuzhen would have gone wild, swinging her arms and stomping her feet like a madwoman, cheering for Lin Zaishan!

Lu Chen, hearing Lin Zaishan's final high note, went completely "crazy"!

This high note was even more heart-stirring than when Lin Zaishan was young and reckless!

Perhaps it had been too long since he had felt Lin Zaishan's piercing high notes up close, or perhaps this high note was filled with too much沧桑如血的阅历 (life experience and passion).

This ultimate high note made Lu Chen feel as if the years had "whoosh" from the youthful, passionate era to the present middle-aged era.

A flood of nostalgia for his youth burst forth from Lu Chen's heart!

If only he could live again.

If there were another life, he would definitely accompany Lin Zaishan, burning their rebellious youth to the end! He would stick to rock until the end!

"Boom boom boom boom boom... Crack!"

Lu Chen used a wild drum solo to end the song with an explosive exclamation point!

The audience erupted into thunderous applause!

Even Lu Shishi, who was holding her cat, couldn't help but clap for Lin Zaishan and Lu Chen, too excited to cover Bepa's ears.

This performance could be etched into the history of Water Penetrating Stone! It was more spectacular than anyone could have imagined!

Hao Yuan also clapped enthusiastically for Lin Zaishan, truly admiring this white-haired uncle! He could play jazz piano with a master's flair, and now he could play rock with the grandeur of the golden era. This uncle was truly amazing!

Who is he?

Many people were asking this question in their hearts, as if in a pilgrimage.

Enjoying everyone's joy and praise, Lin Zaishan exhaled contentedly, not even bothering to look at the small strap.

He had sung this song so satisfyingly!

The final high note, pushed to the limit in an uncontrollable state, was like a last-second game-winning shot in basketball or a world-class goal that turned the tide in soccer!

The satisfaction and exhilaration he felt from this remarkable feat were even stronger than anyone else's!

He had tried his high notes during voice practice, but none of them reached the level he just achieved.

This high note was truly amazing!

Amazing to the point that Lin Zaishan's body felt a bit weak after singing it.

He had used too much force at the end, unable to control himself, and could only let the passion bloom.

To put it bluntly, it was like a man's final moment of passion in bed, where all the passion was there, and he couldn't control his body. In that instant of full exertion, his mind was electrified, and he felt an overwhelming sense of satisfaction!

But after that moment, the satisfaction quickly faded.

Especially for someone of a certain age—like Lin Zaishan, whose body and mind had reached a certain level of maturity, the passion would dissipate even faster.

He usually appeared calm and not overly passionate, but he was not lacking in passion. He just didn't let himself easily fall into a state of passion.

When unexpected stimulation came, the instantaneous energy he released was even more intense than that of a young person!

This was like a veteran on the battlefield, who, when it really mattered, could perform N times better than a new recruit!

They knew what they needed, hitting the mark every time! They wouldn't waste energy on unnecessary movements or hesitate to release their passion.

When it was time to release, they would certainly unleash boundless passion!

But after that, they would quickly return to a state of calm, both physically and mentally, without letting the passion run rampant.

Their bodies couldn't support them in maintaining such intense passion for long, unless they took drugs.

Many veteran rock stars at concerts definitely took drugs.

Without drugs, they couldn't maintain the passion and energy to sing throughout the concert.

When Lin Zaishan was young, he had to take drugs to sing crazily throughout the concert, let alone now.

Now, after singing one song with genuine passion, Lin Zaishan's passion was almost spent, and his mind gradually returned to a state of calm and enjoyment, rather than the madness he had felt from Lu Chen's drumming.

In fact, Lin Zaishan's soul age was only 32.

What does 32 mean in the music industry?

Look at the ages of male singers active in the music industry in 2015—Jay Chou was 36, Leehom Wang was 39, Eason Chan was 41, Feng Wang was 44, Nan Sun was 46, Jun Zheng was 48, and Jacky Cheung was 54...

32 is still very young.

Even if the uncle was 37, it was just the beginning of his journey.

However, having lived two lifetimes, Lin Zaishan's body and mind had undergone significant changes.

Especially after inheriting the life memories of the uncle, who had a 19-year-old daughter, his mindset had matured by a decade or two.

Moreover, the uncle's body had been overused, probably equivalent to a 50-year-old, leaving Lin Zaishan with a body riddled with scars.

Taking all this into account, Lin Zaishan's actual physical and mental age was probably over 40, even reaching 45.

If he could restore his body in the future, his physical and mental age might reverse, going back to 37, or even the younger 32.

But now, his body couldn't support him in burning too much passion.

After singing a furious song, Lin Zaishan was drenched in sweat, his body and mind gradually calming down.

But everyone else in the café was going wild!

Experiencing the rock music of the golden era up close made them ecstatic!

"Uncle, are you from an old band?"

A young girl in her early 20s excitedly asked Lin Zaishan and Lu Chen.

Wiping the sweat from his forehead, Lin Zaishan was about to speak.

But Lu Chen, still excited from the drumming, shouted first: "We are the Beyond band! Beyond!"

Lin Zaishan turned around with a smile, coolly giving Lu Chen a fist bump: "That's right, we are Beyond!"

"Beyond!"

Lu Chen shouted again, his eyes completely red, both from excitement and emotion.

Judging by his appearance, the effects of the half bottle of white wine he had drunk earlier were now hitting him hard.

The name Beyond had deep significance and memories for Lu Chen, even becoming a symbol of a cultural spirit.

Shouting this name with excitement, Lu Chen started drumming passionately again!

Despite his size, he was very healthy, having a good diet and supplements, and his passion was not easily extinguished.

More and more people were gathering in the café, with many guests calling their friends. Since they all lived in Huaxin Apartments, they quickly arrived.

About a hundred people were now surrounding the stage.

Hearing the name Beyond, many people took out their phones to search for information about the band.

But unfortunately, there was no information online about this underground rock band that was only active for a short time in the mid-1980s.

There was no internet back then.

Although there were some reports in print media about Lin Zaishan leaving the original band Beyond to sign with Arrow Target and go solo, these minor news items had long been forgotten.

"Have you heard of Beyond, Brother Long?"

Yu Xinran secretly searched for Beyond online but found no valuable information. She then asked the more experienced Shen Tailong.

Shen Tailong, only 27, had never heard of Beyond.

Only the old-timers who had played in the Donghai underground rock scene with Beyond might remember this name. No one else would know it.

Scratching his chin, Shen Tailong shook his head, having no idea who this band was.

"This band is so strong."

Lei Zihui, a slightly overweight girl with a good ear for music, was truly impressed.

When Lin Zaishan was singing, Lei Zihui noticed very sensitively that his lead guitar never stopped, continuously changing rhythms, sometimes leading, sometimes accompanying, and even playing a bass melody, creating a powerful rhythm and atmosphere with Lu Chen's drums.

Two people with two instruments could create such a grand arrangement, which Lei Zihui found unprecedentedly powerful!

The fat uncle's drumming was already incredible, and this white-haired uncle's musical skills were even more astonishing to Lei Zihui!

What kind of terrifying existence was Beyond?

How could just two people create such an overwhelming impact!

"Uncle, one more song!"

This was shouted by Sun Yuzhen.

She was truly hyped, cheering passionately, her innocent face flushed red, and her body drenched in sweat from Lin Zaishan's rock music.

It was like a long drought finally meeting a refreshing rain, and it was just not enough!

She wanted to feel it again!

Even a little bit would do!

One more climax after the big one!

Don't stop here!

Otherwise, she would really be itching for more!

"Beyond! Beyond! Beyond! Beyond!"

Many people were raising their fists and shouting the name "Beyond," hoping for another song.

After searching for a long time, they still didn't know who this band was, but the name "Beyond" had left an indelible impression on them.

Even the gold rock music Lin Zaishan sang later, and the incredible drumming by Lu Chen, would be unforgettable for them.

"Beyond, Beyond, Beyond, Beyond..." Holding the elegant little Bepa, Lu Shishi couldn't contain her excitement and softly called out "Beyond" with everyone else.

Her beautiful eyes full of anticipation, she hoped Lin Zaishan would continue singing, letting everyone enjoy and remember Water Penetrating Stone.

At this moment, Shen Tailong's plan to tarnish their reputation had completely failed. No one was thinking about their L'amour bar anymore; everyone was immersed in the passionate atmosphere of Water Penetrating Stone.

Shen Tailong and his three friends also joined the enthusiastic atmosphere, stubbornly staying by the stage, unwilling to leave, wanting to hear more of the golden era rock.

Lin Zaishan, of course, wouldn't disappoint everyone. Although his own mood had calmed down, in this calm state, he could more easily enjoy singing for everyone.

Turning around, he tapped his index fingers in the air, like drumsticks, giving Lu Chen the beat.

Lu Chen understood and hit the beat Lin Zaishan wanted with his drumsticks.

Lin Zaishan nodded, indicating that it was right.

This kind of默契 (telepathic) cooperation with Lu Chen was so comfortable. Without any words, a gesture to Lu Chen was enough, and Lin Zaishan found it very enjoyable.

When he turned back, the hundred or so spectators were clapping in time with the beat Lu Chen created with his drumsticks.

Holding the microphone with one hand, Lin Zaishan lowered his voice and asked the audience: "You all really want to know who we are, right? The next song will tell you who we are. 'We'—I hope you like it."

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【This chapter was locked during revision, so I deleted and re-posted it. Apologies.】

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