The Book of All Things: Born for Joy

Three days passed, and on the fourth day, they officially took the stage.

During this period of practice, it seems that everyone has returned to the time when they were recording the variety show. They are close to each other, don't have to think too much, and just focus on the song in their hands.

Everyone was worried that if they didn't sing well, the song would be a disaster.

Zhong Lingling was particularly nervous and lacked confidence in her voice. Li Zichun comforted her, saying, "It's okay, just think of it as a fart. It only lasts three or four minutes. Don't put yourself under too much pressure."

Everyone thought the words were vulgar, but coming from someone like him, they just found them funny, and the tense atmosphere immediately eased.

Inside the recording studio, Dai Rong and his professional team were already preparing on stage. When he saw Li Zichun, he smiled and said, "You'd better give me a good look later. This is our first performance after rehearsals. If there's anything wrong, you have to point it out to us."

Li Zichun said with a smile, "You shouldn't be saying that to me. I'm a complete novice when it comes to drama. If you mess it up, you can just ask Director Zhang Xiaochuan to cut it out and only keep the most exciting parts."

Director Zhang Xiaochuan nodded to indicate that he understood.

Dai Rong took it as him being modest. The arrangement and online communication over the past few days had indeed benefited him greatly, so he stopped bothering him.

Also present was Professor Xu Chengfeng of the National Academy of Literature of the Great Zhou Kingdom, who was mainly there to discuss copyright issues. At the last Sino-foreign cultural exchange conference, "The Song of Everlasting Regret" was a resounding success, and the higher-ups planned to include this narrative poem in textbooks and have it memorized by the entire nation. Therefore, they sent him to have a proper discussion with this "Mr. Senluo."

Li Zichun agreed to his request without hesitation. There was no need to pay any copyright fees; he only requested that the author's detailed information be kept confidential and that only "Senro" be written.

The celebrities backstage were also stunned when they saw this professional drama team. Seeing Xu Chengfeng, who only appeared on campus TV lecture stages, they were also puzzled. Isn't this a love story? How come he's both a singer and a literature professor?

Soon everyone was ready, and the performance recording officially began. The online live stream also started simultaneously.

The host on stage was naturally not Li Fei; Zhang Xiaochuan replaced him with one of his own people.

Anyway, the script is all written down, so you just have to read it: "Hello everyone, welcome to the spin-off program of the King of Singers competition, the stage of the 'All About Love' new song concert. I am your host, Qian Xiaowei. Today we gather here to feel the true feelings on the Internet, an interpretation of love... Now let's listen to the first song, 'All About Love'."

Zhao Qianfan and Li Jiawei were already standing in the center of the stage. They smiled at each other, and although it had only been a few months since they last met, it felt like a long time. Despite not having collaborated in a while, their chemistry was undeniable as they sang Phoenix Legend's "All Is Love":

Zhao Qianfan:

If you don't love me, give my heart back.

You traded your love for my youth, what am I left with?

If you still love me, then don't say anything.

Just run with me and don't think too much.

Being infatuated is not a sin; forgetting love is not detachment.

What will be the result of thinking about you so intensely?

Li Jiawei:

Why is it all my fault?

Everyone imagines love to be too beautiful, while reality is too tempting.

What is it that makes me even sadder?

What else can I do besides comfort you when I love you like this?

......

Zhao Qianfan:

Loneliness, whose fault is it? Loneliness makes you so vulnerable.

Let's not remain silent any longer.

This relationship should be maintained.

I don't want to ask what the zodiac sign is.

Why are there so many perplexing things in this era?

Loneliness leads to indifference

What can we possibly have left between us if things continue like this?

Li Jiawei:

Yes, it was my much indifference.

It made you feel incredibly disappointed.

However, a woman's heart

More than just a promise

I'm afraid of being deceived, and I'm also afraid of being lonely.

I'm even more afraid that my heart will gradually wither away.

Love is not something to be promised lightly.

Okay, I don't want to talk about it anymore.

Zhao Qianfan:

What kind of feelings, what kind of love

What kind of love repays what kind of debt?

I know you're having some troubles.

But my heart is full of love.

Look back at me. Don't stay silent anymore.

What outcome are you ultimately seeking?

I know you're hiding. Why don't you say so?

You'd rather let this longing overwhelm me?

Li Jiawei:

Why is it all my fault?

Everyone imagines love to be too beautiful, while reality is too tempting.

What exactly makes you even more upset?

What else can I do to love you like this besides cry?

Why is it all my fault? / I imagined love to be too beautiful, and reality was too tempting. / Why did I make you even more upset? / What else can I do besides comfort you when I love you like this?

The two of them were exchanging words back and forth, and their interactions were actually quite cute, just like a young couple playfully bickering.

The whole song is lively and natural. When singing it, it's like having a chat. There aren't many parts that strain your voice or high notes. Just express yourself simply.

Li Zichun watched expressionlessly. Yes, this might be the best ending for him. After three years, he would eventually have to leave this world anyway, so it was best for them to be together.

After the two finished singing, Zhao Qianfan stepped down, marking the end of his part. Zhao Qianfan wasn't dissatisfied with this arrangement. Li Zichun told him that it was best to avoid the limelight before winning the title of King of Singers. After all, their purpose for this trip wasn't this concert or any other random performances, but rather the nationally recognized King of Singers/Queen of Singers trophy, awarded once every five years.

After Zhao Qianfan stepped off the stage, Li Jiawei took over the solo performance.

Director Zhang Xiaochuan wasn't entirely satisfied with this arrangement; who starts with such a powerful moment? He even discussed with Li Zichun whether they should change the order of appearance.

Li Zichun casually said, "Every song is a classic. How would you like to arrange them?"

If someone else had said that, he certainly wouldn't have believed it. But having listened to everyone's rehearsal, he naturally knew the value of these songs; each one was indeed worth savoring, containing all the flavors of love. In the end, he stopped worrying about the order of appearance.

The stage lights shone on Li Jiawei, who stood in the center of the stage and slowly began to sing Zhang Liangying's "If This Is Love":

You made a choice, right or wrong.

I can only admit that my heart is aching.

I doubt your willingness to do this; I've been hurt so deeply.

Just let it all out and cry. Why hold it in anymore?

I had no choice. I am no longer whole.

The last kiss was so cold.

You can only accept that I'm being abandoned, watching as you leave.

If this isn't the end, if I still love you

If I were to believe that you are the only one

If you've heard this far, and if you still give up...

That's love, and I can't resist it.

If this is love, then it's inherently unfair.

You don't need to reason with me, I can leave.

If I grant your wish, if I can bless you

That wasn't just me seeing things clearly; it was me proving that I love you.

The gray sky is unfathomable.

Excessive tears cannot hold back.

Everything affects my feelings; I'm so fragile.

The one who was being cared for wasn't me.

I don't want you to leave. I don't want to let go.

Yet, one cannot expect tender sympathy.

You are free, I am willing to bear it.

Leave yesterday to me

......

If this is what love is all about, and it's inherently unfair, then you don't need to reason with me; I can leave. If I grant your wish, if I can bless you, then it's not that I see things clearly, it's that I prove I love you.

Li Zichun listened with a faint smile from below the stage. The pleasing slow tempo, the simple and steady melody, the flawless performance, and the emotional voice all touched his ears. It seemed that this little girl had not stopped practicing during the time he was not by his side. Hard-working people who find the right direction are indeed making rapid progress.

He had asked her before why Huating Entertainment hadn't let her represent the company in the singing competition. Li Jiawei explained slowly with a puzzled look, "I'm still considered a newcomer in the company, and I'm not qualified to be selected to participate in this level of competition. Only veterans who have served the company for more than five years are eligible to participate."

Li Zichun finally understood the key point: it was all about seniority. No wonder the mainland music scene hadn't taken off for so many years. He also realized one of the reasons why GTV could bully and manipulate him so brazenly: he was just a newcomer, and they could make him disappear if they couldn't control him.

Li Zichun just smiled after hearing this and didn't ask any further questions, but he already had the answer in his heart.

Those with ability must be obedient; only by obeying enough can one be promoted, gain favor with investors, and be cultivated by the company. No matter how capable you are, if you cannot be of use to the company, then the company will not hesitate to destroy you. This is largely the model in the Chinese entertainment industry.

Next up was Xue Qingrou, and Li Zichun presented her with Pan Meichen's "I Once Loved You with All My Heart":

I loved you with all my heart.

Why don't you show me true feelings?

I've met you countless times in my dreams.

Where were you after you woke up?

No matter how much time is missed

If you leave, will you remember me?

That feeling will never return.

Don't let this love turn into nothing.

You are always so, so, so indifferent.

But I am so, so, so lonely.

Many years later, we went our separate ways.

I will keep you in my life forever.

(Cantonese) There's no need to fabricate touching old stories.

There's no need to play this drama over and over again.

I've already been deceived before, and I'm unlikely to believe it again.

I saw right through you and guessed your intentions tonight.

If you wish to part ways tonight, then go.

"You shouldn't criticize what I say, but it sounds sarcastic."

There's no need to hint at love or hate anymore.

The decorations are obviously unnecessary.

It's hard to find those days of loving each other, loving each other, embracing each other.

Lingering affection is pain, pain, pain a thousand times over.

There's no point in walking together today.

I just want to end these troubling days.

La...la...oh

Many years later, we went our separate ways.

I will keep you in my life forever.

La...

La... Oh

Today, walking together was meaningless; I just want to end these days of torment.

This song is one of the works of Taiwanese singer Pan Meichen. Pan Meichen sang the Mandarin version, and Hong Kong singer Jenny Tseng sang the Cantonese version. Since both songs were composed by the same person, Li Zichun combined the two songs into one song, and the effect is quite good.

Li Zichun learned from his previous conversation with Xue Qingrou that her Cantonese was quite good, so he gave her this song, "I Once Loved You with All My Heart." He originally wanted to release two songs, but then realized he didn't have the energy to manage them anymore, so he combined them into one song.

He was grateful to these singers who hadn't badmouthed him during his time of need. However, his position no longer allowed it; they were all in different companies, and Li Zichun couldn't guarantee that they would all be on his side. That's why he had signed copyright transfer agreements with them from the start. Giving them the song copyrights was just to ensure everything was in order. If someone deliberately sang badly or said something like "my voice is broken" before a performance, he would have to run on stage and cause trouble, and he hated trouble the most.

Xue Qingrou's voice is more suited to Jenny Tseng's Cantonese version, which is melodious and affectionate. After she finished singing, Li Zichun told her some things to pay attention to in the future. After all, Pan Meichen's magnetic voice is too unique, and Xue Qingrou's voice is not yet strong enough to carry it off.

Xue Qingrou bowed in thanks, and the fourth song on stage, Lin Fengmian's "It's So Hard to Love Someone," had already been performed.

You say you still prefer being alone, but actually you're afraid I'll see right through you.

You fear that our ship will drift aimlessly, never reaching the shore.

There's no answer now; my heart is truly tied to you.

No matter how awkward the night of meeting...

Simply put, it's about whether you love someone or not.

It's so hard to forget you.

The pain of longing torments my heart.

The longing I've held day and night will never have an answer.

Why did you choose to sever ties so decisively back then?

It's so hard to hear you say you love me. All those words we once spoke have vanished like the wind.

Standing on both ends of the scale, equally troubled.

The only answer: Loving someone is so hard.

......"

This is the third time Lin Fengmian and Li Zichun have collaborated. He performed very well in the previous dramas "Auspicious Flowers and Full Moon" and "Cruel Moonlight". He is a promising talent. In addition, with his handsome face full of youthful charm and cute little tiger teeth when he smiles, as long as he keeps going, his future achievements should not be too bad.

Lin Fengmian saw him looking at him and smiled back, truly a sunny and cheerful young man.

Zhao Qianfan glared at him, while Lin Fengmian rolled his eyes and continued singing.

PS: Data is from the internet.

《全是爱》是由张超作词作曲，凤凰传奇演唱的歌曲，收录于凤凰传奇2009年6月2日发行的专辑《最炫民族风》。2009年12月，该曲获得了《华乐盛典》大型晚会2009年度华语金曲。

"If This Is Love" is a song performed by Jane Zhang, with lyrics and music by Ah-Di-Zai and arrangement by Arranger. It was included in Jane Zhang's 2010 music album "I Believe". In 2011, the song won the Beijing Pop Music Awards' Song of the Year Award and the Top Ten Songs Award at the Oriental Billboard Awards Ceremony. It also won the Baidu Entertainment Hotspot's Top Ten Most Popular Mainland Songs Award with 9552 million searches that year. In 2016, the song won the China Mobile Wireless Music Awards' Migu Music Awards' Top Ten Songs of the Decade Award.

"I Once Loved You with All My Heart" is a classic song by Pan Meichen, written, composed, and sung by her. It was released in September 1988 and included in her solo album "Don't Go, Don't Go." Jenny Tseng's version of "I Once Loved You with All My Heart" features lyrics by Pan Weiyuan and music by Pan Meichen, and is included in her album "Tonight I'm Softened Again," released on January 1, 1989.

"Loving Someone Is So Hard" is a song with lyrics and music by Ji Zhongping, arrangement by Huang Shangwei, and sung by Su Yongkang. It was released on June 10, 1999. The song is the theme song of the Hong Kong TV series "The Turbulent Years" and the ending theme song of the mainland version of the Taiwanese TV series "The Female Inspector".