The Book of All Things: Born for Joy

164. Questions and Oppositions

After the two finished singing "You'll Only Win If You Fight," they chatted casually with the audience for a few minutes, and then sang Andy Lau's "The World's Number One":

Life's scenery is like the surging winds of the sea.

Sometimes fierce, sometimes calm, dear friend, be careful.

In life, even begging for food can lead to success.

Don't blame heaven or others; whether your fate is good or bad, it's still just one's life.

A cup of wine costs two cents; they come to join in every now and then.

If we're talking about emotional connection, I'm number one in the world.

It was fate, it was destiny; a hero risked his life to pay homage. No wind, no surge; loyal and righteous brothers.

The fleeting years of youth should be cherished.

The pursuit of fame and fortune is endless; a good life is priceless.

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"Life is short, so seize the day while you're young. The pursuit of fame and fortune is endless; a good life is priceless."

This song, composed by Wu Bai and sung by Andy Lau, was a huge hit back then and was also the theme song for the movie "Black Gold".

Li Zichun remembers that back then, when Andy Lau was at the height of his fame, this song was played on every radio station and music channel. Although he couldn't understand the lyrics at the time, the passion and loyalty that burst forth from the song were still deeply imprinted in his mind.

After singing this song, it was time for the last song. Before singing, Li Zichun said with a smile, "It's been a long time since I sang. Please forgive me if I don't sing well. It's time for the last song again."

"This is also the last song I designed this time. We met through a love cha-cha, and our love was like a gust of wind. A wanderer is still a wanderer, just another love fraudster. Why is everyone else living a life of wealth and luxury, while I am just a drifter with a life of hardship, a dancer? My background is like this, but as long as I dare to fight, there will definitely be new hope, and I will become a person of the highest order. These are just a small part of the vast ocean of life. The important thing is to be happy."

"I'd like to dedicate this song, 'Just Be Happy,' to everyone. I hope that everyone can live a carefree and joyful life in the future, and that all your desires, encounters, and gains will bring you happiness."

Li Zichun and Qin Junzhi exchanged a glance, nodded and smiled, and began to sing "Just Be Happy" to the rhythm:

Life is a vast ocean, and we don't need to understand everything clearly.

Sometimes be very clear-headed, sometimes be more casual (sometimes be very clear-headed, sometimes be more relaxed).

For every person who praises it, there will be someone who criticizes it.

If we don't overthink things, our lives will be very comfortable.

They complain that their car isn't flashy enough and their house isn't big enough.

He complained that the food wasn't good, and that his wife was unattractive.

Driving a nice car makes you a target for thieves, while living in a big house makes it hard to clean.

Eating too much food can cause high blood pressure, and it's believed that one's beautiful wife might run off with someone else.

Life is short, like a fleeting trip.

Sometimes I'm troubled, sometimes I'm at ease.

They asked me what kind of magical treasure was inside my belly.

There are no shortcuts, just be happy.

"Just Be Happy" is one of the most representative Hokkien songs. It expresses a positive outlook on life, and its lyrics resonate deeply, reflecting the optimistic attitude of the Hokkien people.

In 2005, singer Chen Lei was invited by CCTV to become the first Hokkien singer to perform on CCTV's "The Same Song" program. His famous song "Huanxi Jiuhao" was voted one of the top ten classic Hokkien songs by people from both sides of the Taiwan Strait.

Li Zichun's choice to end with this song is not without reason.

As the song ended, the entire new song concert came to a close, and everyone left in an orderly fashion.

There were quite a few people who wanted an encore, but since it was just a trial run, no one was going to indulge them. Li Zichun just quit without hesitation.

What followed was the erection of posters at the main entrance announcing the sale of tickets for Du Zihua's new song concert next week, and Zhao Qianfan's concert the week after, in which Li Zichun would appear as a guest.

It's obviously a bit rushed to promote them in just one or two weeks, but Li Zichun still believes in their appeal as top celebrities.

The success of the Minnan dialect special event ignited a craze for local dialects, generating an unprecedented response.

Local dialects have always had their own unique regionality and charm, but their spread has always been regional. However, Li Zichun's songs have successfully achieved widespread dissemination. After the live broadcast, the streets and alleys of Dazhou were captivated by the magic of the Minnan dialect, and even the roadside vendors would hum a line from "You'll only win if you fight hard."

But this was followed by questions and opposition about him personally.

More accurately, it's a dislike for him as a person. Long hair, casual attire, seductive voice, overly feminine—he doesn't seem like a man at all.

Such comments are emerging one after another, especially from some middle-aged people who are strongly dissatisfied with him. They criticize and accuse him of leading teenagers astray, saying that he is not manly enough, his songs are too effeminate, which makes people have all sorts of thoughts and is detrimental to social morality.

Li Zichun laughed it off, saying, "Take it or leave it. I didn't ask you to watch it. You're making a fuss."

Regardless, this controversial surge in popularity also brought in a huge amount of traffic. After a six-month hiatus, he returned as a top influencer.

All of this ignited the entire Da Zhou with the release of Du Zihua's music album "Du Zili".

Li Zichun looked at the album that Du Zihua handed him and was momentarily at a loss for words.

Shouldn't this album be called "Change Yourself"? Why is it different from what we agreed on before?

Du Zihua smiled and nudged his shoulder, saying, "I just want to keep a memento, a memento of us being together."

Li Zichun didn't object. The cover photo was a picture of the two of them at home, with the cat and their bright smiles under the perfect sunlight.

Zhao Qianfan, who was standing to the side, was unhappy and claimed that she also wanted to release an album, so she hugged Li Zichun and started to act coquettishly.

Li Zichun rolled his eyes and didn't say anything.

Although he didn't say anything, he had already made up his mind. Zhao Qianfan's appearance disrupted his original plan, but it didn't affect anything. With the knowledge he had, he could still easily handle this small change.

The three of them continued their carefree lives, but they underestimated the impact of the situation. Because, officials from the Da Zhou program arrived.

PS: Data is from the internet.

"The World's Number One" is a Hokkien song with lyrics by Li Anxiu and Chen Furong, music by Wu Bai, arrangement by the Luan Tan Band, and sung by Andy Lau. It is the theme song for the movie "Black Gold" and is included in Andy Lau's album "Love When It's Unforgettable," released on December 24, 1997.

"Just Be Happy" was written and composed by Wu Jiaxiang and sung by Chen Lei, a well-known singer from Taiwan. It was released in March 2002.