The Book of All Things: Born for Joy

Because she stayed up late writing last night, Li Zichun slept until 2 p.m. After checking her phone, she saw several group messages from Uncle Qi reminding her to go to the office early for hair and makeup today. She replied with a text message, had a quick lunch, and then took a taxi to the company with Qi Tong on her back.

Li Zichun looked at the online promotional materials and netizens' anticipation for the concert while in the car. Since the main performers were Uncle Qi and Zhao Qianfan, and Uncle Qi's "Gentleman" was still on the charts, the online new song concert was a format he had never heard of before, as it was performed without any prior release. As a result, it attracted a lot of attention, with more than 200,000 people already pre-ordering. This number was quite good in this era, so it seemed that Fan Liwen had not lied to him.

When he arrived at the company, the live broadcast stage had already been set up. Xu Songlin and his staff were doing the final online tests. Uncle Qi and the other three were putting on makeup and trying on clothes. When they saw him enter, they all surrounded him.

Xu Songlin stared at him, looking him up and down, then glanced at Qi Tong, whose head was sticking out halfway, and said with a smile, "Our refined young master has finally arrived. Go and do your makeup and try on your clothes."

Liu Xueqi and Li Jiawei stared at him with starry eyes and laughed, making him feel a little uneasy.

Seeing that he was a little confused, Zhao Qianfan showed him pictures and videos of him watching dramas and petting cats online. In the dim light, he smiled gently with bright eyes while sitting on the antique tea chair. His noble demeanor and crisp cheers made him look just like a sickly young master from ancient times visiting a theater.

Li Zichun glanced at the number of views and exclaimed, "Wow, netizens have so much free time!"

Seeing the resentful looks in their eyes, he quickly explained, "I was looking for inspiration for the song, not just wandering around. Since there are still a few hours left, let me check how your song practice is going."

So for the next few hours, Li Zichun did costume fittings and styling while fine-tuning the singing style and lyrics of their song. Because the chosen song suited their vocal abilities and personal characteristics, he wasn't worried about netizens not liking it.

After a busy afternoon, the time finally came for the online new song concert live stream that evening. After some pleasantries from the host, Li Fei, Uncle Seven began his first performance of "Love Is Just One Word":

"Parting the clouds in the sky / Beautiful as blue velvet / I crossed mountains and valleys for you / But I had no heart to admire the scenery / I miss you helplessly / Every thought brings a new dream / I hope you haven't forgotten / I will always protect you / No matter the blows of wind and rain, with all my heart..."

After being trained by Li Zichun, Uncle Qi's voice and singing have become incredibly close to those of Jeff Chang. After all, finding a voice exactly like the original owner's in this other world is like finding a needle in a haystack; he can only try his best to find similarities between them.

"Love is just one word, I'll only say it once / You know I'll only show it with actions / Fireworks are too reckless, but I've held onto my principles / Watch me gamble everything for you / Love is just one word, I'll only say it once / I'm afraid those who hear it will be stirred up with longing / In this bustling city, I'll search for your shadow / I'm willing to try to make you happy..."

I won't write out all the lyrics, since they'll all be displayed on the screen when you listen to the song. I'll only write out parts of the lyrics for the rest.

Uncle Qi sang with deep emotion, and by the time he finished the song, he was almost speechless. Li Zichun stared intently at the screen; the number of viewers had already exceeded 100,000. As Uncle Qi's performance ended, the backend data showed that the number of online viewers remained around 120,000.

The comments section was filled with praise like "Great song", "A winning start", and "My ears are pregnant". The host, Li Fei, asked Uncle Qi two questions and then told him to go down and rest to prepare for the next song.

Next up was Li Jiawei, who sang "The Promise":

The distant chimes echoed in the rain / We listened, hand in hand, under the eaves /

The wedding in the fantasy church / was held to bless us /

From muddy paths to beautiful scenery / We've grown accustomed to finding courage in each other's eyes /

When I'm so tired I feel weak, I always want to kiss you / just to forget the hardships of our love journey /

We promised not to mention sad memories / And that we would never worry each other / To be happy and take care of ourselves / Even if one day we feel lonely / We promised to stop arguing quickly / And that we would have no secrets and be completely transparent with each other / I will love you well, love you foolishly / And not care about fairness or unfairness…

Li Jiawei's ethereal and clear voice filled the air with a tender and poignant atmosphere, as sweet as honey, instantly melting the hearts of everyone in the recording studio. After just two songs, the number of viewers showed a gradual upward trend, quickly reaching around 300,000.

Li Fei's heart trembled as he watched the numbers on the backstage screen continue to rise. He had only been temporarily pulled in to act as the host, and it seemed he was about to become famous!

With an excited heart and trembling hands, I couldn't wait to interview Li Jiawei after she finished singing. Even though it was a short interview, at least I could get to know her.

Zhao Qianfan took the stage in a white shirt and trousers. He was going to sing "A Perfect Match". He chose this song at his own request. Li Zichun originally wanted to give him a more exciting and explosive song, but he firmly said: "This song is fine. I just want to sing it for her first".

He took the microphone and sang firmly: "Even a match made in heaven will have its hardships / Right and wrong / Don't care too much / Giving in for love is not losing / Hold your hand and walk through my days and nights..."

After Zhao Qianfan finished singing, the barrage was filled with screaming "Mmm~ Ah~" monsters and "Husband, marry me" succubi. Li Zichun couldn't help but sigh that Zhao Qianfan was indeed a professional singer with many years of experience. He could sing an ordinary love song with deep emotion and dedication. If he were a woman, he would also want to throw himself at him. Even if he didn't succeed, at least he would have tried.

After a brief interview with Li Fei, it was Liu Xueqi's turn. She sang "Love You": "If you suddenly sneeze / It must be because I'm thinking of you /"

If I'm woken up by my phone in the middle of the night, ah, it's because I care.

I often wonder if what you said had ulterior motives.

I desperately want to believe, yet I can't help but doubt.

Am I the only one in your heart?

Love is having me constantly bothering you…

The sweet atmosphere paired with the cute and lively dance instantly brought Liu Xueqi's image to life, making her pure, sweet, and a little playful, bringing her to life.

Many netizens felt the youthful energy emanating from the screen and exclaimed that they loved it.

After a lively dance performance, the entire recording studio came alive. Many staff members were also learning how to dance, laughing and joking with each other that they were dancing like a duck with a broken leg.

After a brief interview, the next song is "Clearly I Love You," a duet by Seven Uncle and Li Jiawei: "

How many people are right next to us? / We turn a blind eye.

They couldn't help but glance at each other a few times / The feeling was intense /

The smile has already reached its limit / The hints have already been given /

Happiness drifts right in front of the cowardly person in the moment of hesitation.

I am ordinary and unremarkable, but you are like a brilliant star, making me worry.

I clearly love you/I clearly want to get closer/

But it's always crowded when someone around you is holding a bouquet.

What makes me think I can defeat all my rivals and dare to declare that I'll be your only one?

I clearly love you/I clearly want to get closer/Why am I wasting time not holding you tighter/True love is the most powerful weapon/I will do my best to make you even more satisfied…

The number of viewers has soared to 800,000 and is still climbing. Fan Liwen, who was watching the live stream and the backend data on the other end of the computer in Beijing, was also a little surprised. If she had known that every song was so good and had the potential to become a classic, she would definitely have mobilized the entire company to carry out an S-level strategic promotion.

After Uncle Qi and Li Jiawei finished their duet, it was Zhao Qianfan's turn to appear. He sang "Love Like a Tide":

I won't ask why you're crying / I don't care who else is in your heart /

Let me offer you comfort, regardless of whether the ending is joyful or sorrowful.

Having traversed countless mountains and rivers, you will always be so beautiful in my heart.

Since I've fallen in love, I have no regrets / I'm willing to bear any amount of suffering /

My love is like a tide / Love, like a tide, pushes me toward you / I follow you closely / Love, like a tide, surrounds you and me…

Zhao Qianfan's tender and moving performance was truly captivating. Viewers unleashed a torrent of comments on the screen, such as "I love you so much it's flooding," a fitting description of his name. Like a river where a thousand sails have passed, only one person remains on the other side. Jin Dili, watching her husband's return to the online stage from the other side of the screen, both laughed and cried as she read the comments.

Zhao Jinmai scratched his head in confusion, marveling at how strange love was among adults.

Zhao Qianfan sang with deep emotion, as if she wanted to imbue the song into her very bones: "I never want to see you drowning your sorrows in alcohol again."

You don't want other men to see your charm.

You should know this will break my heart.

Promise me you will never wander in the dead of night again.

Don't easily try indulging in pleasure / Do you know it will break my heart...?

(PS: Information sourced from Baidu.)

"Love is Just One Word" is a song performed by Jeff Chang, composed by Jean-Michel Ou and written by Chen Jiali. It was the end theme song for the Chinese animated film "Lotus Lantern" and was released in 1999.

"The Promise" is a song with lyrics by Yao Ruolong, music by Chen Xiaoxia, and sung by Zhou Hui. It was included in Zhou Hui's album "Zhou Hui's Best Selection" released on August 26, 1999.

"Perfect Couple" is a song with lyrics by Tong Hua, music by Lin Hai and Feng Shuo, and sung by Li Qi and Jia Qing. It is the ending theme song of the TV series of the same name, "Perfect Couple".

"Love You" is a song performed by Cyndi Wang, with lyrics by Pan Ying, Tan Xiaozhen, and Chen Siyu, music by Lee Young Min, arrangement and production by Lee Jung-Hoon, and rap by Wang Shaowei. It was included in Cyndi Wang's self-titled album "Love You" released on March 26, 2004.

"Clearly I Love You" is a song performed by Victor Wong and Fish Leong, with lyrics by Yao Ruolong and music by CHO WOO JIN. It was included in Victor Wong's 2003 music album "The Door Is Not Locked".

"Love Like a Tide" is a song performed by Jeff Chang, with lyrics by Jonathan Lee, music by Li Feihui, and arrangement by Bobby Chen. It was included in Jeff Chang's album "Heart's Desire," released in May 1993.