The Book of All Things: Born for Joy

In fact, throughout the entire "Moon Emperor's Fall" incident, everyone knew that Li Zichun was not at fault, but he didn't make a proper statement, so from a certain perspective, he was also at fault. This is similar to the system of collective punishment in ancient times, where even if a high-ranking official committed a crime, the entire family, from the eighty-year-old elders to newborn children, would be executed. The actions and inactions of family members must be extremely careful, otherwise the entire family will be implicated. The same principle applies to idols.

The passersby's actions were just an attempt to vent their anger. It's understandable to feel upset when attacked for no reason, and since they didn't know who to blame while they were online, Li Zichun, the person in question, had to bear the brunt of the public's anger.

From a fan's perspective, I protect you because I love you. How can I let others fabricate stories and create false identities for my idol? What am I then if I like you like that? When an idol is insulted, it's because the fans are incompetent. We can't let this trend continue; we must unite all our strength to overthrow this nonsense.

Thus, it eventually escalated into a major battle, and Li Zichun was the one who suffered the most damage, his career was thwarted, and he was completely forgotten overnight.

The celebrities who choose to expose the behavior of their obsessive fans at this time have their own considerations. On the one hand, it's to regulate the fans' fanatical behavior and call for rational idol worship; on the other hand, it may be to distance themselves from these crazy fans as soon as possible to avoid being dragged down by them.

In addition, there are also those who flaunt their popularity and the crazy love they receive, saying things like, "Look how crazy they are about me, my charm is still as strong as ever."

This ample exposure has also allowed the public to witness the terrifying nature of fan culture.

This series of actions has garnered some sympathy from the public for Li Zichun, the musical prodigy.

His departure also took away the last glimmer of hope for the rise of mainland music.

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After packing all his belongings, Li Zichun called a tow truck to move them away and officially left his little home.

When the towing drivers saw him, their eyes were filled with awe and pity. This musical genius who had passed away so soon was someone their whole family had followed for a while, and they even used his songs to dance in the square at night. Now, he was gone, and it was hard for anyone to accept.

When I dropped him off at his destination, he said regretfully, "You're great, everything will be alright. Keep going."

This concern from a stranger inexplicably brought tears to his eyes; indeed, he was most afraid of sudden concern from strangers.

When Li Xian saw Li Zichun dragging his suitcase and leading Qi Tong to the orphanage, his eyes welled up with tears. He rushed over and gave him a big hug, choking back sobs as he said, "Child, you've suffered so much."

As the director of the welfare home, Li Xian naturally pays attention to the development of each child, and she keeps in touch with every child who leaves the home. Although she invites them back for the annual New Year's dinner every year, she rarely sees one or two of them, but she still perseveres in doing these things.

She could understand if the children felt they hadn't accomplished anything and were ashamed to return. She also understood if some children felt that being abandoned was a disgrace and wanted to escape the memories of this place and forget this painful past. Every child had their own aspirations and things they wanted to do; all she asked for was that they be able to live well, and that they could come back when they were tired and weary, so they wouldn't have to keep going on and on.

Life is already hard enough, don't make it harder on yourself.

Li Zichun stayed at the orphanage for a month, leaving all his belongings there. During that month, he shared everything he had learned and thought with the children.

For the past month, he has been teaching these children practical skills and knowledge. Singing, drawing, cooking, Tang poems, Song lyrics, Yuan songs, novels, fairy tales, etc., are all taught. Some classic works such as "Zeng Guang Xian Wen" and "Di Zi Gui" are also taught. Although not everyone is required to memorize them, it is an undeniable fact that everyone can recite "San Zi Jing" after a month.

He hadn't considered the impact of this knowledge on the era, but since he was here, he felt he had to leave something behind.

For a month, he waited for news, giving the entertainment industry of this era its last chance. Or rather, it was Gu Quan and Yi Ziqiang's chance. Looking back at the final blow of the whole incident, it was nothing less than the official announcement of the "gold medal evaluation postponement," which directly set the tone for the entire event. Now, unless the official evaluation is restarted, he has no chance whatsoever.

As for Fan Liwen, she was unreliable; she could turn her back on him at this crucial moment and, together with the board of directors, seize the copyrights to half of his songs. Now, all he has left are songs he considers classics; the copyrights to all his other works have been taken away as compensation for damage to the company's reputation—it's utterly absurd.

When he needed you, he treated you like an honored guest, showering you with thanks; when he discarded you, he treated you like a worn-out shoe, wishing he could kick you as far away as possible. In the game of capital, he completely lost.

He didn't get to see any of the people he was looking for, but instead, he met someone unexpected—the chairman of the judging panel, Xu Chengfeng.

In Li Zichun's view, celebrities are nothing more than dispensable actors in the entertainment industry; things will keep going even without them. If you're popular today but disobey rules and want to take a break, they'll find a new star who looks exactly like you to replace you tomorrow—it's as fast as if they've already prepared a backup plan. He had seen those celebrities in later generations who looked almost identical at various banquets in his previous life, and for a long time he often called them by the wrong names. Eventually, he simply laughed it off and didn't even bother to call them that anymore.

So, he would often ask, "Do you remember me? We met at the mall last time," and he would always answer, "Yes, I remember," even though he didn't remember at all. Throughout the entire conversation, neither of them called the other by name, which is quite funny now that I think about it.

Everyone's just putting on an act; there's no real emotion in this game of capital.

Xu Chengfeng was personally welcomed into the house by Li Zichun and Li Xian. As they walked along, they were amazed by the children reciting Tang and Song poems under the shade of the trees.

He asked in surprise, "The most fleeting things in life are youth and beauty; rosy cheeks fade from the mirror, flowers fall from the tree. Wow, wow, truly a collection of masterpieces! Did you write all these poems?"

Li Zichun casually remarked, "It was just something I stumbled upon in a dream. If these kids like it, they can take it and play with it. It might even enhance their literary taste."

Xu Chengfeng smiled without saying a word. If these were things he had stumbled upon in a dream, then this old man would gladly dream for a thousand years. What a wonderful line, “The flowing water and falling flowers are gone with spring, heaven and earth are far apart”. What a wonderful line, “Heaven does not understand the warmth of human feelings, and coldly observes the flowers with only sorrow”. He truly deserves to be called a genius bestowed by heaven and the moon emperor of the human world. No wonder he can see the truth of “cannibalism” in historical records.

It took the three of them half an hour to walk the few dozen meters from the entrance to the main hall.

When they were recording a variety show, Xu Chengfeng had arranged to visit Li Zichun on set to discuss matters related to the project. However, he suddenly received a message from Li Zichun saying, "Sorry, I'm busy today, let's reschedule for another day." Li Zichun didn't want to expose his abilities too much to the public, and he preferred to keep some things to himself. That's why they haven't been able to meet yet.

For so long, it has been Li Xian who has been in contact with Old Master Xu. She has always wanted to find time to meet him, but it turns out that either he or she is not available, so it has been delayed until now.

After the three found a place to sit down, they explained their purpose.

It turns out that his work "To Live" caught the eye of a director who wanted to adapt it into a movie.

Li Zichun took the information from the other director, too lazy to even look at the contract, wanting to see if this person was suitable before making any plans.

The other party's resume didn't have any outstanding works, or even any special features. Li Zichun even checked the clips of his highlights online, which were so boring that they made people drowsy. When he heard that the other party wanted to change his script, his face immediately darkened.

Li Zichun even imagined what Yu Hua's face would look like if he heard someone wanted to change the plot of his novel "To Live," because at that moment he would have the expression of an old man on the subway looking at his phone.

What kind of trash is this? Daring to change the plot of this book at will? There are all sorts of birds in a big forest. Give me a hundred million, and I'll let you change whatever you want.

Seeing his expression, Xu Chengfeng knew it was hopeless. He also silently hoped that he would refuse. After all, he would be ashamed if such a good script turned into a bad movie. If it weren't for this damn favor, he wouldn't even bother to mention it.

He didn't mention it again, only saying that he would introduce him to a good director next time.

Li Zichun simply nodded in agreement, suggesting that he probably didn't think highly of the director either.

Hearing the sounds of reading and reciting outside, Xu Chengfeng couldn't help but ask, "Could I take these out and publish them as a book? It would definitely be very popular."

Li Zichun casually said, "Whatever. This is a work from the orphanage. You can talk to your godmother, Li Xian. But make it clear beforehand that the copyright fee will be whatever it is. I will keep an eye on things."

Xu Chengfeng nodded and said, "Of course, I'm not one of those tasteless capitalists."

In the following period, the three of them discussed and negotiated the details repeatedly, and soon drafted the contract and specific terms. All three of them were very satisfied with the result.

Finally, Xu Chengfeng stayed for a meal.

Li Zichun personally took charge of the cooking, preparing water spinach, Mapo tofu, twice-cooked pork, and eggplant stir-fried with dried shrimp and eggs. Finally, he added a bowl of his own specially prepared savory soup, and that was it.

In his past life, Li Zichun owned his own chain of restaurants. Back then, in order to win over his wife, he excelled in both Western and Chinese cuisine. Although they weren't top-notch, he was definitely qualified to become a master chef.

Xu Chengfeng was amazed by his cooking skills. He realized that appearances can be deceiving. Not only was he multi-talented, but he could also cook delicious food. While praising him, Xu Chengfeng was secretly wondering whether he should invite his woman over. Who knows, the two of them might hit it off. Where could he find such a good son-in-law?

He became more and more excited as he thought about it, and even came up with a name for his grandson. He couldn't help but eat two more bowls of rice.

After a satisfying meal, the three chatted together.

Xu Chengfeng asked him what his plans were next and whether he wanted him to help announce his status as an honorary member of the National Academy of Literature of the Great Zhou Kingdom, which might change things.

Li Zichun shook his head. After a month, he had waited long enough. He only had three years left, and there were so many things he wanted to do. Some things couldn't wait any longer.

Li Zichun declined his offer; he already had his own plans.

Before leaving, Xu Chengfeng gave him a good talking-to: "You're still young, you have plenty of time, don't waste your talent."

Li Zichun smiled and nodded: "No, I will make this era remember me."

Xu Chengfeng nodded. What an arrogant young man. No wonder the internet says he has the demeanor of an emperor. With this kind of temperament and talent, he is either an emperor or a king. This old man should not worry about it.

After Xu Chengfeng left, Li Zichun calculated the time and realized it was time for him to go as well.

Li Xian seemed to sense something, and slightly raised her head to meet his gaze. She smiled and said, "Don't worry about us. The orphanage has the money and supplies you donated before, plus the royalties from the ongoing screenings of 'To Live,' which is enough for these children to live comfortably. Go, birds of the sky shouldn't linger in low-lying areas, and dragons should soar in the clouds, not be trapped and die on this shallow beach. But remember, if you ever get tired, remember to come back and visit us. This is your eternal home."

Li Zichun nodded solemnly and bid farewell to Li Xian and the children early the next morning. Zhao Qianfan helped carry the luggage, and Qi Tong stood on his shoulder with a smug look on his face. The two smiled at each other and boarded the plane to Feilong Port.

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Feilong Port, a place where Chinese and Western cultures blend, is the international trade center of the Great Zhou Kingdom, boasting open trade policies, convenient logistics facilities, comprehensive commercial services, and an extensive international network. It also serves as a transshipment hub for inland foreign trade and a popular shopping and tourism destination for inland residents. Its trade status was formed historically as a hub for East-West exchange, and through long-term accumulation and innovation, it has become one of the world's freest and most dynamic trading markets.

As a national-level special economic zone and free trade zone of the Great Zhou Kingdom, this place is renowned for its clean government, good public security, free economic system, and sound rule of law, and is known as the Pearl of the Ocean, a food paradise, and a shopping paradise.

It consists of nine large islands, and because the lakes and seas of the entire province are connected by elevated bridges, making it easily accessible for boats and vehicles, it is jokingly referred to by netizens as the "Nine Linked Rings".

When Li Zichun and Zhao Qianfan got off the plane, looking at the surging crowds and the jostling passengers of all kinds, they exchanged a glance. He said softly, "From now on, this place will be our domain."

The arrival of these two individuals marked the beginning of this Hong Kong legend.

The driver, who had been waiting nearby, looked at the two men, checked the photos in his hand, and said respectfully, "Are you Mr. Li Zichun and Mr. Zhao Qianfan? I am Mr. Li Ke's driver. Everything is arranged. Please follow me."