The Journey to Godhood in Another World

Sunlight dappled the path, like scattered gold dust, and the trees on both sides swayed gently in the autumn breeze, rustling softly as if they were reciting autumn's poems.

Luo Li had just hung up the phone with her counselor, Ren Xinxin. During the call, Ren Xinxin had mysteriously indicated she needed to discuss something and asked Luo Li to come to her office after lunch. Luo Li hung up, a faint smile playing on her lips, and strolled leisurely along the campus path. A gentle breeze, like a tender messenger, softly ruffled her hair, its coolness soothing her soul. Her heart, like the clear, high autumn sky, was peaceful and serene.

Before long, Luo Li arrived at the counselor's office. Ren Xinxin warmly greeted her and invited her to sit down, her eyes filled with inquiry and expectation. She said, "Luo Li, are you Liu Liyue? I noticed that the songs you sang on the music platform, as well as Professor Yan's songs, all have Liu Liyue listed as the lyricist and composer. I'm here today to confirm."

Luo Li tilted her head slightly, her eyes calm and firm, and replied without hesitation, "Yes, I am Liu Liyue."

Ren Xinxin received an affirmative answer and a relieved smile appeared on her face. She then said, "The school needs your help with something. Come with me to the principal's office!" After saying that, she led Luo Li to the principal's office in a hurry.

The atmosphere in the principal's office was slightly heavy. The principal sat upright on the sofa, his expression serious, while Lu Jinchen sat beside him, head bowed, hands clasped together, knuckles slightly white. The moment Luo Li stepped into the office, a flicker of surprise crossed her eyes. Her gaze fell directly on Lu Jinchen, and she stammered, "What are you doing here? Long time no see! Shouldn't you be preparing for the competition right now?"

Seeing their reactions, the principal was slightly surprised, then said, "You know each other? That makes things easier. Luo Li, Jin Chen is an outstanding student at our school. You know the competition he's participating in; next week is the top five to top three competition. Jin Chen needs to prepare two songs, one of which must be a duet with a guest singer, and he has to resolve the copyright issue himself. Xin Xin told me you're Liu Li Yue, so our school would like to ask you to submit two more songs for Jin Chen's competition. What do you think? Of course, if we don't have suitable new songs, we can use your previously released songs. In addition, we would like to ask you to be Jin Chen's guest singer. What do you think?"

Lu Jinchen was somewhat surprised. He slowly raised his head, his eyes filled with exhaustion and helplessness. After a moment of silence, he said in a low voice, "Thank you so much for the song last time. Otherwise, I wouldn't have made it into the top five. But that's probably where I'll end up. The show I participated in was sponsored by Brilliant Entertainment. They wanted to promote their own heir, Ji Lingkun, and also to inject some fresh blood. I refused to sign with Brilliant Entertainment, and they won't let me continue. Because I blocked Ji Lingkun's path, he's been targeting me in every way to get revenge. I'm really unwilling to accept this, so I sought help from the school." As he said this, his fists clenched unconsciously, and a trace of anger and resentment flashed across his face.

Upon hearing this, the principal said indignantly, "We can't let them bully our children like this!"

Luo Li listened quietly to Lu Jinchen's outpouring, a wave of sympathy washing over her. Her brow furrowed slightly, her thoughts drifting back to her past life, the painful memories of being suppressed and schemed against flooding back. She knew all too well the despair and heartache of being powerless to struggle. In the seemingly glamorous yet turbulent entertainment industry, injustice and suppression were like hidden reefs, ready to sink the ship of a dreamer if one wasn't careful. However, she also firmly believed that as long as one had a dream, talent, and the will to work hard, one could eventually overcome all obstacles and reach the shore of success.

Just then, a gentle breeze rustled through the leaves outside the window, as if lamenting Lu Jinchen's misfortune. Luo Li took a deep breath, trying to calm herself and feel the unique tranquility and power of autumn.

"Of course we can't just let ourselves be bullied like this." Luo Li's voice was clear and firm, like a heavy hammer, breaking the slightly dull atmosphere in the room.

Listening to Lu Jinchen's narration, a sudden inspiration struck Luo Li. The melodies of the two songs seemed to drift down from the distant sky, the lyrics and notes as if tailor-made for Lu Jinchen, perfectly expressing his inner pain and resentment. With this thought in mind, Luo Li opened her notebook without hesitation, quickly pulled a pen from her pencil case, lightly touched the paper with the pen tip, and began to write furiously.

Her fingers danced swiftly across the notebook, like a nimble dancer, each note a leaping sprite, frolicking and combining joyfully on the pristine white pages. Her gaze was focused and intense, as if the entire world had shrunk to the sheet music before her. She was using the notes to build a musical kingdom exclusively for Lu Jinchen, a stage where he could express his emotions and shine.

Lu Jinchen stared blankly at Luo Li, his eyes filled with emotion and shock. His lips trembled slightly, wanting to say something, yet he felt that any words would seem so pale and powerless at this moment. He hadn't expected that when he was in such a predicament, Luo Li would extend a helping hand without hesitation, like a ray of light in the darkness, illuminating his path forward. Gazing at Luo Li's earnest and focused expression, a warm current welled up in his heart, slowly flowing through his entire body, dispelling the gloom that had shrouded his heart for many days.

"I will definitely work hard and won't let you down." Lu Jinchen's voice was slightly hoarse, but it was filled with unwavering determination. Tears welled up in his eyes, a mixture of emotion and resolve. He took a deep breath, trying to calm his surging emotions, and clenched his fists tightly, as if making a vow to fate.

Luo Li nodded gently, a faint smile playing on her lips, and encouraged her, "I believe in you. These two songs will definitely help you achieve good results in the competition."

At this moment, the sunlight seemed to sense the unwavering belief within the room, shining even brighter and brighter, casting its light through the window onto them, as if witnessing this moment full of hope and strength.

In the days that followed, Lu Jinchen threw himself into practicing the song with the utmost dedication, like a machine wound up tightly. He extended a sincere invitation to Luo Li, hoping she could help guide his practice, and Luo Li readily agreed. So, they shuttled between the rehearsal room and the campus every day. In the rehearsal room, they polished every note and every rhythm again and again, not letting go of any minor flaws.

Lu Jinchen held his guitar, his fingers repeatedly pressing and plucking the strings, each note infused with his entire emotion and energy. Sometimes he closed his eyes, immersing himself in the world of music, carefully feeling the emotional threads of the songs; other times he opened his eyes, his gaze focused on Luo Li, humbly listening to her suggestions and opinions. Fine beads of sweat gradually appeared on his forehead, but he was completely unaware, his heart filled only with his dedication to music and his desire to compete.

Luo Li stood to the side, her eyes focused and sharp. She listened intently to Lu Jinchen's singing, not missing a single off-key note or erratic rhythm. Whenever she found a problem, she would gently step forward, pointing out the shortcomings in a soft voice and personally demonstrating the correct way to sing. Her hands waved in the air, keeping time and guiding Lu Jinchen to better grasp the rhythm. Watching Lu Jinchen gradually regain his confidence during practice, his once slightly dim eyes shining again, filled her with satisfaction and pride.

As the competition date drew ever closer, their teamwork grew increasingly seamless, and their confidence in victory became ever stronger. On this musical journey filled with challenges and opportunities, they joined hands, writing their own legendary chapter with music, undeterred by external pressures and obstacles, single-mindedly striving towards their dreams.