The Journey to Godhood in Another World

It was another leisurely weekend, with sunlight filtering through thin clouds and gently scattering across the earth.

Song Hui warmly invited Luo Li to her home. On the phone, Song Hui's voice was full of laughter: "Luo Li, Nan Nan has been talking about missing you, his older sister. Why don't you come over for a visit sometime?"

Luo Li immediately pictured Nan Nan's adorable appearance in her mind—her chubby little face and bright, sparkling eyes. Her heart warmed, and she couldn't bear to refuse the child's pure expectation, so she readily agreed.

Luo Li went to the mall and carefully selected an educational toy, then walked briskly towards Song Hui's house.

She was in a good mood throughout the journey, and the trees along the roadside swayed gently in the breeze, as if waving to her.

Upon arriving at Song Hui's house, Luo Li rang the doorbell. Soon, cheerful footsteps came from inside, the door opened, and Nan Nan's small figure appeared before her.

His face beamed with a bright smile, his eyes sparkling with excitement. Without hesitation, he rushed towards Luo Li, grabbed her hand tightly, and jumped for joy: "Sister, you're finally here! I've missed you so much!"

Luo Li was touched by his enthusiasm and couldn't help but gently pat his head, her face full of doting affection.

Upon entering the house, Luo Li saw Song Hui earnestly explaining the dishes to the nanny, while Hu Xike sat on the sofa, engrossed in playing computer games with two boys who looked to be around thirteen or fourteen.

Upon seeing Luo Li enter, they all stopped what they were doing. Hu Xike stood up, a smile on her face, and greeted Luo Li warmly, "Luo Li, you're here." Luo Li smiled back.

Luo Li had never seen the two little boys before. Hu Xike introduced them with a smile: "Luo Li, this is my younger brother Hu Haoxuan, and this is Nan Nan's older brother Chu Jiashuo. They are the same age, Hu Haoxuan is a month older than Chu Jiashuo, and they are both in the second year of junior high school."

Luo Li carefully observed them. Hu Haoxuan had a handsome face and lively eyes, with a touch of youthful playfulness; Chu Jiashuo, on the other hand, had a tall and straight posture and a slightly calm expression, showing a maturity beyond his years.

At this moment, both of their cheeks were slightly flushed from playing the game, but their eyes still revealed a hint of unfinished business.

Luo Li played with Nan Nan, building blocks on the living room carpet.

Nan Nan skillfully manipulated the building blocks with her little hands, her eyes focused, and she kept muttering her own ideas: "Sister, I'm going to build a super big castle for you to live in."

Seeing his serious expression, Luo Li was filled with joy and actively participated, offering advice to Nan Nan from time to time.

After a while, Song Hui's gentle voice came: "Everyone, it's time to eat."

Everyone stood up and headed towards the dining room. Inside, there was an exquisite wooden dining table laden with a variety of delicious-looking dishes. The steaming food emitted an enticing aroma that filled the entire dining room.

Everyone sat around the dining table and began to eat. While serving Luo Li food, Song Hui enthusiastically talked about "The Voice of China": "Luo Li, did you know? 'The Voice of China' has already started preparations. Only Ke Shiyin has been confirmed as a mentor so far; the other mentors are still being contacted. Online auditions have also begun. Everyone who applies has to upload a song they sing. The company has set up a special screening department. Our job is to eliminate those who can't sing well, leaving only those who sing well to participate in the live auditions, and picking out those who are just there to fill the spots."

Song Hui paused for a moment, then continued, "I want hope Ke and Jin Chen to participate in this event so they can become familiar with each other. It would be even better if they could win the championship."

Luo Li pondered for a moment and analyzed rationally: "Sister Hui, I think hope Ke's biggest advantage is singing and dancing, but the stage of 'The Voice of China' mainly focuses on singing skills, and there won't be many opportunities to showcase singing and dancing, so hope Ke still needs to strengthen her training in singing."

Hu Xike listened and nodded slightly, her eyes showing a hint of agreement and contemplation.

Luo Li then suggested, "Actually, any trainees in our company who are eligible can participate. They might be pleasantly surprised."

Hu Haoxuan and Chu Jiashuo exchanged a glance after hearing their conversation.

With curiosity and excitement in his eyes, Hu Haoxuan spoke first: "I think I can participate and give it a try. It sounds really interesting."

Chu Jiashuo nodded in agreement, his eyes resolute: "I want to participate too. I've always wanted to develop my career in music."

Upon hearing Chu Jiashuo's resolute statement, Song Hui frowned slightly, a faint frown line forming between her brows. Her smile vanished instantly, replaced by a deep expression of worry and helplessness.

Her gaze was fixed on Chu Jiashuo, her eyes filled with complex emotions. After a moment of silence, she slowly spoke, her voice carrying an undeniable seriousness and earnest advice: "Jiashuo, from the moment you were born, you have carried our deepest expectations for you. You are our carefully nurtured heir, and we have worked hard to pave every step of your path so that you can focus wholeheartedly on your studies, accumulate enough wisdom and strength so that you can smoothly take over the family business in the future. The entertainment industry may seem glamorous, but it is actually turbulent, with intricate interpersonal relationships and ever-present public pressure. It is like a bottomless, dangerous dye vat, where a slight misstep could lead to being swallowed up and losing yourself. I really can't bear to let you get involved in it and bear those risks and challenges that could have been avoided."

Chu Jiashuo listened quietly to his mother's words, his facial muscles slightly tense, but his eyes became increasingly firm, and his lips were pressed into a straight line, showing his inner determination.

After Song Hui finished speaking, he raised his head without hesitation, straightened his spine, and looked directly into his mother's eyes. His gaze burned with a fierce flame as he firmly replied, "Mom, I understand your and Dad's good intentions. You've sacrificed so much for me, planning a seemingly smooth and easy path for my life. But do you know? Deep inside me, there's always been a burning flame. I love music. Whenever I hear those moving melodies, my soul seems to tremble, and my heartbeat involuntarily synchronizes with the rhythm. I yearn to stand on stage, to convey emotions with my singing, and to move the audience with my performance. I want to personally experience and bravely try that thorny yet infinitely alluring path of music. I don't want to live my whole life according to others' plans. I want to fight for my dream, and even if I ultimately fail, I will never regret it."

Luo Li watched quietly as the mother and son clashed intensely, a thoughtful glint in her eyes.

She lowered her head slightly, her long eyelashes casting soft shadows on her eyelids as she quickly weighed the pros and cons in her mind. After a moment, she raised her head, her gaze gentle yet firm as she looked at Song Hui, and said softly, "Sister Hui, I understand your concerns, and I understand Jia Shuo's dedication and yearning for music. Perhaps we can try to find a compromise. Let Jia Shuo try his hand in the entertainment industry, but set a clear timeframe. Within that timeframe, he can fully pursue his musical dreams, giving it his all. If he can make a name for himself and achieve remarkable success during this period, that would be wonderful; but if he fails to reach his goals, he can willingly return to the family business and inherit Huaxi Entertainment. This way, we can give Jia Shuo a valuable opportunity to pursue his dreams, allowing him to explore his musical path without regrets, while also ensuring that the company has a suitable, carefully cultivated successor in the future, so that the family's hard work and expectations don't go to waste. What do you think?"

Upon hearing Luo Li's words, Chu Jiashuo's eyes lit up, and he quickly nodded, "I agree with this suggestion, and I will definitely work hard."

Hu Haoxuan chimed in, "Yes, we will definitely do our best."

Chu Jiashuo continued, "It's not just the two of us. I also want to call on my classmates and friends who want to enter the entertainment industry to sign up together. Let's work hard together and hope we can all achieve good results."

Looking at their energetic and determined appearance, Luo Li couldn't help but feel a ripple in her heart.

She seemed to see these young people's persistent pursuit of their dreams, and she also saw the rising stars that might emerge in the entertainment industry in the future.

On this cozy weekend afternoon, around this table filled with laughter, a small plan about dreams and the future is quietly sprouting and growing, carrying infinite possibilities and hope, slowly moving towards the unknown distance.

Over the next few hours, everyone chatted about "The Voice of China," from preparations for the competition to various interesting stories in the entertainment industry, making the atmosphere in the restaurant increasingly harmonious and pleasant.

Sunlight streamed through the windows, falling on everyone's faces and reflecting their expressions—whether expectant, resolute, or hopeful—creating a beautiful picture that captured the unforgettable weekend moment.