The Journey to Godhood in Another World

The fifth song to be recorded was Lu Shen's "By the Lake Baikal". In her previous life, Lu Shen sang a duet version of "By the Lake Baikal" with Li Wei. Lu Shen failed to advance, which was a source of regret for many people. Luo Li wanted to make up for it in this world.

Luo Li posted a carefully crafted recommendation on the online platform: "In the vast world of music, folk songs are like a clear spring, flowing quietly and nourishing every heart that yearns for purity."

It is like wine brewed by time, simple and pure, warming the heart. Without the embellishment of fancy arrangements, just an acoustic guitar, with simple and clean melodies, gently plucks the strings of life, playing the most authentic movement.

Folk singers, with voices that are sometimes weathered and sometimes melodious, tell stories of life with a touch of everyday warmth. These stories might be about the mountains and rivers of one's hometown, childhood friends, the reluctance of lovers parting, or the loneliness and wandering of the streets late at night.

They are not earth-shattering, but full of genuine feelings, like an old friend whispering in your ear, always touching the softest corner of your heart.

Folk song lyrics don't use profound or obscure vocabulary; they're just everyday musings. But it's precisely these straightforward words that piece together the true face of life, allowing us to see our own reflections in other people's stories and find solace and strength.

Here's a poem by Lu Shen, "By the Lake Baikal," for everyone. The post immediately attracted the attention of countless netizens, and the internet erupted in cheers.

Zhang Qi is a dreamer who is dedicated to folk music. She has participated in several music competitions, and every time she takes the stage, she chooses to express herself through folk music.

She loves the pure emotions and sincere expression of folk songs; however, reality always throws cold water on her dreams. Despite giving her all on stage, her rankings are always disappointing.

She watched as the singers who achieved high rankings in the competition mostly performed popular genres like pop and rock. In this fast-paced music era, folk music always seemed to struggle to become mainstream. But she never considered giving up and remained steadfast in her folk music steadfastness.

Luo Li and Lu Jinchen's appearance left a deep impression on Zhang Qi. Lu Jinchen eliminated her using a song written by Luo Li, and at that moment, she was filled with curiosity about Luo Li, this talented composer.

Later, their duet of "Unwilling" further impressed Zhang Qi with Luo Li's musical charm. When she saw netizens speculating that Luo Li might release a folk song, a sense of anticipation ignited within her.

She had been following the news closely, and finally, Luo Li posted her message. She eagerly clicked on the music link, and a wondrous musical journey began.

"In my arms,"

In your eyes,

The spring breeze there is intoxicating.

"The grass there is lush and green."

As the gentle singing began, Zhang Qi felt as if she were enveloped in a tender light.

She closed her eyes, and a picturesque scene involuntarily appeared in her mind. It was a tranquil lakeside, where a gentle spring breeze carried the fragrance of flowers, and the lush green grass along the lakeside was like a soft carpet spread across the earth.

She recalled her childhood, running and playing with her friends in the fields of her hometown. The sky was always so blue then, and the days seemed to pass so slowly. They chased butterflies in the fields, feeling the gentle breeze, carefree and without a worry in the world.

At that moment, the song seemed to transport her back in time to that innocent and beautiful era. A slight smile appeared on her lips, her heart filled with warmth.

"The moonlight carries my love."

It was sprinkled all over the lake surface.

A campfire for two

"Light up the whole night"

Hearing this, a romantic feeling welled up in Zhang Qi's heart. She recalled a youthful romance she once had. It was a summer night when she and the person she liked sat on the beach, watching the moonlight spill across the shimmering water.

They lit a campfire, the warm flames illuminating their faces. They spoke softly, sharing their dreams and secrets; in that moment, it felt as if the world had shrunk to just the two of them.

This memory, which she had carefully treasured in her heart, was easily awakened by these few lyrics. A tenderness appeared in her eyes, as if she had returned to that romantic night.

Many years later

Wandering like clouds

Those changing footsteps,

"It makes it hard for us to hold hands"

As the song continued, Zhang Qi's thoughts drifted away. She thought about her years of wandering on her musical journey. In pursuit of her dream of folk music, she traveled far and wide, participated in various competitions, and made many like-minded friends.

However, as time went by, everyone went their separate ways to make a living. The partners who used to sing and play music together on the streets have now lost contact; the friends who used to stay up all night creating music together have also given up their musical dreams due to the pressures of life.

Those beautiful times, like clouds, gradually drifted away, leaving only memories. A faint sadness welled up in her heart; she knew that the changes in life had made many beautiful things seem unattainable.

PS: The original singer, lyricist, and composer of "By the Lake Baikal" is Li Jian.