The Book of All Things: Born for Joy

124. The setting sun embraces the evening breeze.

Zhao Qianfan nodded, took off his clothes, and ran to take a shower. Ever since Li Zichun hadn't rejected his hugs the previous times, he had moved his clothes, pillows, and other personal belongings into Li Zichun's room, hinting at a possible cohabitation.

Li Zichun saw that the bed was big enough, so he didn't say much.

Furthermore, having him as a human heater in her arms did make her feel much warmer, and she slept more peacefully. Her body, which had been cold, seemed to be getting better and better, so she didn't stop him.

As long as he doesn't take any other extreme actions, everything is acceptable to him.

That night, everything was the same as usual, except that Zhao Qianfan's body was slightly turned to the side, hugging him a little tighter. Li Zichun didn't think anything of it; as long as he guarded his anus, everything would be normal.

The only change was the addition of a kissing ritual in the mornings. Although Li Zichun didn't like it, she couldn't refuse. She could only wait for Yi Zhichun's results to come out soon, otherwise, the man's burning gaze could have made her want to bite him dozens of times over.

As for the rest, eat when you're supposed to eat, drink when you're supposed to drink water, there's no difference.

Li Zichun was also somewhat surprised. It turned out that he had always been living together, but they used to have separate rooms, and now they were sharing a room.

The only thing that bothered him was that the man became clingy and overly affectionate after they made their relationship clear.

Li Zichun had to scold him several times before he finally calmed down a bit and temporarily reverted to his previous behavior. Li Ke and Yan Xiaoli had been busy with their studio affairs these past few days, so no one at home disturbed their time together.

Zhao Qianfan didn't dare to be too presumptuous, and without Li Zichun's permission, the two never crossed the final line.

Li Zichun seemed to enjoy this feeling quite a bit. He felt like a handsome golden retriever who would do whatever he wanted, obeying his every whim. When he was happy, he would pat his head and make him roll around; when he was unhappy, he would give a disapproving look and tell him to go back to his cage and stay away.

Nevertheless, Zhao Qianfan seemed to enjoy it immensely, as if everything he did was perfectly natural.

Li Zichun was speechless at his sycophantic expression. Oh well, there was no way he could really do anything to him.

Because today is the awards ceremony for the Celebrity Arts Awards, and the artists are going to walk the red carpet, the two of them didn't stay at home for too long. After quickly getting ready, they got into Ma Qian's car and headed to the venue.

Li Zichun arrived relatively early, asked about his order of appearance, and the two of them started getting ready in the dressing room.

Men attending these award ceremonies basically don't need to dress up. I don't know who made that rule, but they all basically wear the same suits and leather shoes, making a proper ceremony look like a funeral.

Li Zichun decided to wear Hanfu and promote Jin Dili at the same time. He chose a round-necked rushan (a type of traditional Chinese dress) as the upper garment, with a long robe with cross-over lapels and wide sleeves on the outside. The sleeves and collar were decorated with purple brocade, making him look dignified and elegant, with a simple and refined air.

Zhao Qianfan wore a wide-sleeved robe, a crimson gauze undergarment, a white gauze inner garment, a black collar, lapels, hem, and skirt, a white silk skirt and blouse, and a crimson knee-covering. He looked handsome, affectionate, and dashing.

The two walked the red carpet in Hanfu, and it didn't look out of place at all. On the contrary, it was very harmonious, outshining all the big stars.

After the two walked the red carpet, there was a long wait. During their wait, the live broadcast outside had already started as he had expected.

Zhao Qianfan did not participate in the live broadcast today; instead, Li Ke, Qin Junzhi, and other friends who were not invited to the ceremony were outside.

The theme of today's unfinished song, chosen by online voting, is "Wind, Flowers, Snow, and Moon." The last song is the closing song for this awards ceremony, which is also the last song of this live broadcast.

While celebrities and artists were vying for attention here, the live broadcasts outside had already begun in full swing.

After a brief introduction by director Zhang Xiaochuan, the first to appear were Li Jiawei and Lin Fengmian, who had been invited by Li Zichun. Because they weren't qualified to attend the awards ceremony, they were called to perform a live broadcast outside. They were to sing "Sunset and Evening Breeze":

The setting sun and the evening breeze embraced each other tenderly.

The crossroads where we once met—memories lingered there for a long time.

Excuses for retreat; lost companionship

I can no longer stay with you after nightfall.

How far and how long did it take before I dared to look up?

Even in the most desolate desert, there is an oasis.

I will never again dare to easily bestow kindness.

I'm afraid that at the next intersection, I won't see you turn around.

If love flows backwards for me, every mirage

You'll always be there for me, waiting until you take them away.

Only in the mirror universe can they stay together.

Where the wind passes, there are too many reasons for regret.

The setting sun and the evening breeze embraced each other tenderly.

......

An excuse to back down, a lost love, I can no longer stay with you after nightfall.

Their performance was poetic and warm, their languid tone soothing to listen to. The setting sun and evening breeze, their tender embrace, the handsome man and beautiful woman—a feast for the eyes. At the end, they exchanged a glance, embraced, and smiled.

Next up is Qin Junzhi, who will be singing "The Wind Blows":

Take a cup of water from heaven and let it reflect the bright moon on earth.

Love and hate are but a fleeting moment, adrift in the mortal world.

I took a cup of water from heaven and used it to reflect the bright moon. People in the mortal world gaze and gaze...

Love and hate have been repeated a thousand times, drifting in the mortal world.

Let the wind blow, let the wind blow, keep blowing.

Blow away the pain and sorrow in my heart

Let the torrential rain wash away the sighs in the wind, for you as you were back then.

It seemed like it was destined by fate.

Let the wind blow, let the wind blow, keep blowing.

The darkness washed away the tears from my eyes.

Let those memories vanish in the wind, like the you of yesteryear.

I remember that someone from my past.

......"

This song is probably familiar to everyone. The duet version sung by Wang Heye and Liu Xijun was a huge hit back then.

There is indeed a lot of controversy surrounding this song. Some say that the intro plagiarized Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean," a line in the middle plagiarized Jane Zhang's "If Love Continues," and the chorus plagiarized Paula Tsui's "The Season of the Wind." Various controversies continue, and in short, many people insist that "The Wind Blows" is plagiarism, a patched-up song.

The increasing number of homogenized songs means that simply using the terms "homage" and "borrowing" cannot exempt one from legal responsibility.

But it's undeniable that this song transports us to the 90s, a time when Hong Kong music flourished. It carries the spirit of that golden age, allowing people to once again experience the unique charm of Cantonese songs with their nine tones and six registers.

PS: Data is from the internet.

"Sunset and Evening Breeze" is a song with lyrics by Zhao Tangzhou, music by IN-K, arrangement by Qu Lushuai, and sung by IN-K, Wang Xinchen, and Su Xingjie. It is included in the album of the same name, "Sunset and Evening Breeze," and was released on July 2, 2021.

"The Wind Blows" is a song with lyrics by Liu Tao, Yuan Yuan, Li Jiantao, and Li Haorui, music by Liu Tao, and sung by Wang Heye. It was released on March 11, 2021, and included in the album of the same name, "The Wind Blows".