The Book of All Things: Born for Joy

After singing "Childhood," it's indeed difficult to continue the song.

After hesitating between Zhao Qianfan's "Next Year Today" and "Ten Years", Li Zichun finally chose "Ten Years Like Smoke" to sing next.

Li Zichun said calmly, "I was once a guest on the Yangtze River, and we would always get drunk together when we met. Since our parting, ten years have passed like floating clouds and flowing water. I dedicate this song, 'Ten Years Like Smoke,' to everyone."

Zhao Qianfan went from singing at a roadside barbecue stall to standing on the stage of the National Singing King Competition. Only he knows the hardships and sorrows he has endured. If he hadn't met Li Zichun, he probably wouldn't know where he would be now.

Thinking of this, a hint of relief crept into his magnetic voice as he sang:

I also withstood the cruel joke of fate.

Riding the wave, anything goes.

I also tried desperately to find

A hug every second

Time just passed rather monotonously.

A glass of water, a piece of bread, dawn is still early.

Memories always come alive in the darkness.

Searching for a necessity of life. All is well.

Ten years have passed like smoke, nothing more than a laugh.

Who is right and who is wrong? Who is too young?

The world is terrible, but having you is enough.

Even if we never see each other again, and the world changes...

Ten years have passed like smoke; I remain stubbornly opinionated.

Let time do whatever it wants

If I cannot withstand the tide

At least I won't forget

Ten years have passed like smoke; I only wish you well.

......

Ten years have passed like smoke / I only wish you well / I have also withstood the cruel jokes of fate / Riding the waves, whatever happens, is fine.

I also tried desperately to find

"A hug every second"

The song "Ten Years Like Smoke" has been sung by Yu Kewei and Tang Hanxiao, and Liang Yuying also sang it on The Voice of China in 2022.

Although it didn't become a huge hit, Li Zichun believes that a good song is a good song, and whether it becomes popular depends on timing and fate. Just like the same song, the creator can only give it life, but the cover singer can often give it a soul.

After Zhao Qianfan finished singing, there was only one song left. With the two of them there, Li Zichun was too lazy to even open his mouth. If he hadn't been asked to come over as a guest performer to sing the last song, he wouldn't have bothered to move at all.

Next up was Li Ke's performance.

Li Zichun said with a smile, "Ten years have passed in the blink of an eye, but we'll meet again when we're old and gray. Let's reminisce about those years together with the next song."

After a soothing and refreshing prelude, Li Ke slowly began to sing "Those Years":

Back to where we started.

In my memory, your green face

We have finally arrived at this day.

Old photos under the table mat

Countless memories connected

Today, the boy is going to keep his final appointment with the girl.

Back to where we started.

Standing in front of the mirror blankly

Clumsily tied the knot of the red tie

Comb your hair like an adult

Wearing a handsome suit

You'll be even more beautiful than I imagine when I see you later.

I long to go back to those years.

Before and after returning to my seat in the classroom, I deliberately tried to elicit a gentle scolding from you.

Would you be willing to solve the permutations and combinations on the blackboard?

Who sat with whom, and who loved her?

The heavy rains I missed over the years

The love I missed in those years

I want to hug you, to embrace the courage I missed.

I wanted to conquer the world

I finally realized when I looked back

Every little thing in this world is about you.

The heavy rains we missed in those years, the love we missed in those years

I really want to tell you, to tell you that I haven't forgotten.

That night the sky was full of stars

Agreement in parallel time and space

If we meet again, I will hold you tight.

紧紧 抱 着 你

......"

Without flashy embellishments or dazzling techniques, and without deliberate sentimentality, Li Ke, with her clear and moving voice, pulls everyone's memories back to those carefree and unrestrained youthful days. Her voice is gentle yet stubborn, passionate yet tinged with helplessness, and filled with a subtle sadness amidst ecstasy.

Li Zichun listened intently, while Zhao Qianfan was also overwhelmed with thoughts. Looking at Li Zichun beside her, her eyes seemed to see countless figures overlapping and shifting within him, before finally returning to him. One lifetime, one love, one soulmate—how many lifetimes had this been? She couldn't even remember.

Amidst applause and cheers, Li Ke, seeing that he didn't react, coughed lightly twice. Li Zichun then came to his senses and said with a smile, "You sang well."

Upon hearing this, Li Ke smiled sheepishly, then puffed out her chest and said, "Of course, after all, I'm someone you trained. Although I can't compare to that pervert next to me, my voice is still pretty powerful, okay? Pay more attention to him!"

Zhao Qianfan said coldly, "Just say what you want to say. Stop acting like those crazy girls. Even Sister Yan wants to hit you."

Li Ke glanced at Yan Xiaoli, who was rolling her eyes at him. Her eyes were sharp, her hands were on her hips, and her right thumb was rhythmically tapping her arm, as if she was plotting how to devour him whole.

Thinking of this woman's methods, Li Ke couldn't help but shudder and gave her a fawning smile.

Looking at his spineless appearance, Li Zichun sighed inwardly, thinking that he would probably become a henpecked husband in the future.

After thinking for a while, he quickly got back into the zone and said with a smile, "The sunset is infinitely beautiful, but it's only a short time before dusk. Next, I'll dedicate a song called 'Dusk' to everyone."

Actually, Li Zichun wanted to sing "The Sunset Is Infinitely Beautiful" more, but he held back and said he would sing it another time.

Li Zichun sat down at the piano and began to play a mournful and bittersweet prelude. Li Ke followed his rhythm and accompaniment, singing: "Having spent the whole summer..."

Sadness is no better

Driving on the endless road

Feeling like I'm leaving myself

Unable to finish a song

Tiredness still leaves dark circles under the eyes

In the emotional world, hurt is inevitable

Even the most beautiful sunset must eventually give way to night.

I still remember the resolute goodbye you said.

There is an illusion that the sun is burning in the darkness

The horizon at dusk draws a line of farewell; love enters the eternal night.

I still remember the heartbroken tears that streamed down your face.

There is an illusion of burning tears in the chaos

The horizon at dusk severs happiness and joy; love has been shattered.

......

I still remember the tears that streamed from your eyes, heartbroken / Amidst the chaos, there was a burning sensation from those hot tears / The horizon at dusk / Severing happiness and joy / Our love has been shattered.

The song has a great rhythm and melody, which, combined with the poignant and melancholic voice of Li Ke and the sorrowful emotions conveyed in Li Zichun's piano playing, creates a bittersweet resonance in the hearts of the listeners.

While composing the song, Chou Chuan-hsiung witnessed a magnificent sunset at Fisherman's Wharf in Tamsui. The sunset there was exceptionally beautiful, a deep purplish-red, unlike any other. But it vanished in an instant, leaving him deeply moved. This experience prompted Chou Chuan-hsiung to reflect on his own life, and thus, the song was born.

Li Zichun uses this song to describe the passage of time and also to reflect on the current state of GTV. In his view, GTV's current business model is somewhat outdated and meaningless. If he didn't only have three years and didn't have the ambition to unify the entertainment industry, he would definitely have taken a head-on approach and made the entire entertainment industry explode.

Just like the "Moon Emperor's Fall" incident, he actually wanted to retaliate against them one by one, but then he thought that it was not worth wasting time and energy on so many people.

He's only been here for three years, and with the eight major entertainment companies tearing each other apart and fighting each other, he doesn't need to do anything anymore; he can just live online all day.

A nobody fighting against capital sounds like a fantasy, something only the protagonists of mindless wish-fulfillment novels would do. Others could easily hire a top lawyer to set up a case that would drag on for a year or two, without the victim having to lift a finger. This is why he willingly traded his copyright for his freedom with Fan Liwen.

It's just a show of weakness, making them think they're easy to manipulate, that there's still room for maneuver, and that they won't act recklessly. If we continue to entangle ourselves with them, forget about the music company ranking competition and the singing contest; even participating in the competition might be a problem.

He didn't believe the authorities would risk going against established financial giants for an insignificant newcomer. Perhaps in their eyes, it was just a normal business battle and personnel management issue.

These were all rumors he later secretly heard from celebrities. Although they were half true and half false, the half-hearted attitude from above was what made him most angry.

Getting back to the point, Li Zichun picked up the microphone and said, "We've reached the last three songs. If you've recorded any of them and think you like them, remember to download them to your phone from our company's Fengchen Sanxia official website, or you can download them from the Great Zhou Kingdom National Music Chart."

"Okay." "I understand." "I definitely will."...

Li Zichun said with a smile, "Alright, youth is something to be cherished. Next, I'll dedicate a song called 'Remembering Youth' to everyone."

Li Ke nodded and began to sing along with the rhythm:

We had back then

An unpolluted morning

The ticking second hand

But one evening cannot be held back.

Love used to be simple

No need for strenuous eye contact

Hand in hand, we walked across the deserted hills

I wish time could slow down a few minutes.

Oh, the memories of our youth!

Yesterday took root and sprouted in my memory.

Love nourishes the land in my heart.

Beautiful, reluctant tears bloomed.

Oh, the memories of our youth!

The footprints left behind form a picture

The most beautiful scenery is your smile.

That goodbye held so many things I couldn't let go of.

......

The most beautiful scenery is your smile / That goodbye carries so much I can't let go of.

We cherish our youth not because it was so wonderful, but because we were young and always held onto hope.

As the applause subsided, Li Zichun smiled and said, "The next song was originally intended to be last, but after thinking it over, I decided to put it first. I'll present you with a Cantonese song called 'Glorious Years'."

As the classic intro began, the three exchanged smiles and started singing along:

The bell tolls, signaling the return home.

His life seemed tinged with a touch of melancholy.

His dark skin meant a lifetime of dedication to the struggle against skin color.

Years have turned possession into loss; weary eyes still hold hope.

Today, only the remnants of the body remain to greet the glorious years.

Hold tight to freedom in the wind and rain

A life of hesitation and struggle

Confidence can change the future, but who can actually do that?

Is it possible to disregard the boundaries of skin color?

May this land be free of distinction between you and me, high and low.

The beauty of vibrant colors

It's because it doesn't separate each color.

......

After a lifetime of wandering and struggle, I am confident that I can change my future.

"Glorious Years" is a deeply moving song written by Wong Ka Kui for Nelson Mandela, the South African black leader. The lyrics are inspiring, and the melody is catchy and easy to sing along to. It's a powerful emotional experience that gives those facing adversity a glimmer of hope, inspiring them to become stronger.

No matter how many storms they have weathered, Beyond has already created its own glorious era.

Similarly, the Three Heroes of the Wind and Dust are no exception. Regardless of the final outcome of this singing competition, Li Zichun's songs will remain in everyone's hearts, steeped in memories of bygone eras.

These are the times we've spent together, the glorious years that belong to each and every one of us.

When Li Zichun sang this song, he also thought about whether he should take off his clothes, stand on the stage shirtless with a guitar on his back, and see if that would also become a classic.

As soon as he voiced his idea, Zhao Qianfan rejected it outright, citing the reason that he should "stop causing trouble." After all, this was only the ninth song, and there was still one more to come.

Moreover, as he said this, he looked Li Zichun up and down, then shook his head, his gaze both provocative and playful, as if to say, "You little rascal, I'll take my time to see how you are."

PS: Information is from the internet.

"Ten Years Like Smoke" is the theme song of the movie "Ten Years of Warm Words". It was written and composed by Tang Hanxiao, arranged by Song Tao and Tang Hanxiao, and sung by Yu Kewei. It was released on February 8, 2022.

"Those Years" is the theme song of the movie "You Are the Apple of My Eye," with lyrics by Giddens Ko, music by Mitsutoshi Kimura, arrangement by Hou Zhijian and Lin Guanyin, and vocals by Hu Xia. It is included in the album "You Are the Apple of My Eye Original Soundtrack" and Hu Xia's 2012 album "Ignition." On January 7, 2012, the song "Those Years" won the Top Ten Chinese Gold Songs Award at the 34th Top Ten Chinese Gold Songs Awards. On April 8, Giddens Ko won the Best Lyricist Award at the 12th Music Billboard Awards for the song. On May 15, it won Best Movie Theme Song and was nominated for Best Song of the Year. On June 30, "Those Years" was nominated for Most Watched Song of the Year by 100 Media Outlets. On August 5, "Those Years" was nominated for Most Popular Song Worldwide and was featured on the 2013 CCTV Lantern Festival Gala.

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"Glorious Years" is a song performed by the Hong Kong rock band Beyond, composed by Wong Ka Kui and arranged by Beyond. The song exists in both Cantonese and Mandarin versions. The Cantonese version, with lyrics by Wong Ka Kui, was included in Beyond's Cantonese album "Destiny Party," released in September 1990. The Mandarin version, with lyrics by Ho Kai-Hung and Chou Chih-Ping, was included in Beyond's Mandarin album "Glorious Years," released in April 1991. In 1990, the Cantonese version of the song won the Top Ten Gold Songs Award at the 1990 Jade Solid Gold Best Ten Music Awards Presentation, and Wong Ka Kui won the Best Lyricist Award for the Cantonese version.