The undefeated beauty of time.

This statement is perfectly embodied in Ye Huiwan.

She was beautiful, dignified, and her outfits were worth hundreds of millions, making her a true 'golden beauty'.

The passage of time has left only subtle traces on her face.

Yeh Hui-wan will be singing the world-famous song "The Nightingale" today.

Not long ago, she sang this song for the royal family of country B in Europe and received high praise.

The song "Nightingale" has no dialogue throughout; it is sung entirely by a soprano, imitating a nightingale, creating a beautiful melody.

Ye Huiwan spoke.

The stage lights suddenly changed.

The deep blue lights spun, accompanied by a soprano voice almost like a nightingale's song, making it seem as if a bird was truly singing joyfully on the stage.

This is a piece purely for showing off technical skills.

For a soprano to carry the entire piece, it demands an extremely high level of skill from the singer.

The audience listened with rapt attention.

Outside the venue, at the Zhang family's old residence.

Zhang Xun's expression improved considerably after listening to Ye Huiwan's singing.

It was as if his wife on stage had saved him a lot of face.

He glanced at Zhang Junyu and said, "Ha, some people are like that—they cross the river and then burn the bridge."

"They're not even fully grown yet, but they're already scrambling to seize power."

"Go ahead and take it, if you're so capable, don't rely on others."

Zhang Junyu's face darkened.

Zhang Hanyu promptly handed her brother a cup of tea, cutting off the conversation.

After that, no one spoke.

Zhang Xun felt he had won back a point and was very pleased with himself.

Until Ye Huiwan's performance ended.

Zhang Hanyu clapped her hands with a smile, "That sounds so good! Fourth Aunt's high notes are a real slap in the face to that dolphin-like high notes!"

Zhang Xun crossed his legs. "Of course, there's no comparison. One is an artist at the Golden Hall, and the other is a nobody."

"Comparing them side by side is like mistaking your aunt for someone else."

Zhang Hanyu smiled and said, "I really admire my fourth aunt! Fourth Uncle, I wonder if I'll be able to meet her after her performance today?"

Zhang Xun's face stiffened, and he glanced guiltily at the silent Empress Dowager.

"Your fourth aunt is busy, she probably doesn't have time."

Zhang Hanyu pretended to be ignorant and said, "Oh dear, come to think of it, it seems like it's been a long time since I've seen Fourth Aunt."

She jokingly said, "Fourth Uncle, is it because you're always getting involved in scandalous affairs with those women and making your Fourth Aunt angry?"

"you!"

Zhang Xun's face turned a deep purplish-red, but he couldn't afford to actually lash out at that moment.

Of course, the main reason is that they dare not.

The Empress Dowager glanced at him, looked at Zhang Xun, and slowly said, "Bring Huiwan back today."

When the Empress Dowager speaks, her words decide the fate of the world.

Like a defeated rooster, Zhang Xun dejectedly replied, "Okay, Auntie."

He hurriedly got up, grabbed his phone, and left, afraid that if he was late, Ye Huiwan would fly abroad immediately.

However, Yeh Hui-wan didn't leave after her performance.

She found a spot backstage and sat down quietly.

No one knew why Ye Huiwan was sitting there, and naturally no one asked her to leave.

Until the party was nearing its end.

The host enters and begins his introduction.

A friendly and approachable conversation easily pulled the audience out of the previous program.

"Now, please enjoy—'As You Wish'!"

Backstage, Ye Huiwan opened her eyes and looked at the stage.

The elevator slowly descended.

Upon landing, Fang Ruoxi, dressed in a bright red gown, stepped off the rising platform.

A lyrical piano prelude begins.

"You are the long road ahead."

Her voice seemed to have a magical quality.

When Fang Ruoxi spoke, everyone had a vision in their minds.

The father's imposing figure walked far ahead of the innocent child.

"I am a child, walking in your sight."

The child toddled behind, his tiny feet stepping on the large footprints, following closely behind his father.

The father, walking ahead, would occasionally turn back, his eyes taking in the child's unsteady figure.

Backstage, Ye Huili's gaze shifted from scrutiny to complexity.

Fang Ruoxi didn't even finish half of her song.

At that moment, the photographers on site immediately captured the audience's reactions.

In the front row of the audience, many elderly people were dressed in military uniforms or police uniforms.

They wore gleaming epaulets on their shoulders and medals symbolizing honor on their chests.

They dedicated their lives to the country, their only wish being that the nation would have successors.

This song truly expresses their feelings.

Coupled with Fang Ruoxi's heartfelt performance, many people had tears welling up in their eyes.

"Meet you, and your life will be clear."

"Like your young face—"

During the last two sentences, some young people could no longer hold back their tears, which were quickly wiped away.

No matter how fast you move, you can't outrun the photographer who's been lying in wait with ill intentions...

The performance has ended.

The audience erupted in thunderous applause.

The applause far surpassed that received when Ye Huiwan finished singing "The Nightingale".

The official TV station's live broadcast of the gala brought this song and the name "Fang Ruoxi" to thousands of households.

Almost immediately after the song ended, several trending topics shot up like rockets to the top of the trending list.

Fang Ruoxi, "As You Wish"

A song brought tears to the eyes of the bigwigs in the front row of the National Day Gala.

Dolphin sound

Sure enough, a screenshot of a big shot secretly wiping away tears during the National Day Gala was taken.

This big shot, dressed in a police uniform and carrying a silver 'half-bag national emblem' on his shoulder, unexpectedly became famous in this way.

But what many people are curious about is, what kind of song could make such a person shed tears?

The Zhang family was clearly not among these people.

The Zhang family members, gathered together, remained silent for a long time.

Zhang Hanyu's slender fingers slowly curled up, and finally clenched tightly.

Her long fingernails broke, but even so, she did not let go.

Zhang Junyu forced a smile and said, "I think Fourth Aunt's songs are better."

For the first time, the Zhang family members, who had been fighting amongst themselves, reached a tacit understanding and all smiled and replied, "Yes."

However, there was not a trace of a smile on the Empress Dowager's face.

Only after the Zhang family members could no longer laugh did she slowly speak and ask:

"Junyu, do you really think your fourth aunt sings better?"

Zhang Junyu: "..."

Meeting the Empress Dowager's gaze, Zhang Junyu simply couldn't bring herself to say a reluctant "yes."

The Empress Dowager let out a long sigh.

"Hey."

She slowly stood up, supporting herself on her knees.

That one word was more direct than any other.

Ye Huiwan lost.

Although losing this time doesn't prove anything.

Even without Ye Huiwan saying it herself, the Zhang family members present could find countless excuses for her.

"Huiwan underestimated her opponent."

"No, it's the subject matter. The topic was chosen wrong. This patriotic song has a natural advantage."

"Hey, if you ask me, Fourth Aunt's battlefield is still overseas. Try using a different language, and Fang Ruoxi is just a 'country bumpkin'."

"Exactly, at most she's just a local bully, she probably's never even been to the Golden Hall."

Zhang Shiwenjun coldly observed the arrogant Zhang family members.

When she got tired of watching, she didn't say a word, raised her hand to be helped back to her bedroom.

Zhang Hanyu quickly got up and jogged a few steps to catch up.

"Grandma..." She was very good at reading people's expressions.

She always managed to give the Empress Dowager the affection she needed at the right time.

Exhausted, Zhang Shiwenjun looked at her and let out a long sigh.

"Hanyu, what do you think?"

Zhang Hanyu pursed her lips and said softly, "Grandma, if Fang Ruoxi isn't eliminated, Tianyin will not be at peace."

The Empress Dowager nodded.

"So, if you were to take the helm at Tianyin, what would you do?"

Without hesitation, Zhang Hanyu said, "Human life is too fragile. In this life, you never know whether an accident or the future will come first."

"Maybe... a car accident and he's gone."

The Empress Dowager's eyelids twitched.

She stared at her most beloved granddaughter, speechless for a long time.

"Grandma is tired, you can go out now."

When Zhang Hanyu left, she was pondering the Empress Dowager's thoughts.

……

At this moment, Fang Ruoxi, who had just finished her performance, was stopped by Ye Huiwan backstage.

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