Huayu: Starting from the top talent show

Chapter 539 One Specialty, Six Crowns: A Unique Achievement (8k)

Similar to the situation when "The Matchmaker" was released last month, due to reasons of duty, they were unable to travel to various parts of the country for promotional tours.

Therefore, the promotional tasks after the release were almost a one-to-one replica. Every day, they would either use their breaks between filming to accept online and offline interviews with well-known media around the world, or shoot videos on Douyin and TikTok, or interact with singers like Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift, and Justin Bieber on social media to build up and expand the buzz.

On October 1st, it achieved the highest number of screenings during the National Day holiday, accounting for 32.5% of all screenings, and grossed 510 million yuan, becoming the top-grossing film of the day.

The 400 million yuan that previously set a new record for pre-sale box office in Chinese film history saw a large portion of it concentrated on the first day.

Alovers from all over the world, representing different nationalities and skin colors, shared photos of their tickets and various scenes taken in the cinema.

If it weren't for the special circumstances of this time, which made it inconvenient to organize large-scale offline gatherings (Shen Juan issued statements both on and off the internet urging fans to prioritize their own health and safety and not risk infection by forcibly gathering to watch the movie), these fans would probably have given Shen Juan even more awesome and extravagant support!
In East Asia, many celebrities have posted photos of their ticket stubs.

Like Bae Suzy, Kim Ji-won, Lee Ji-eun
Like Kim Jisoo, Minatozaki Sana, and Cho Miyeon
Like Kwon Eunbi, Nancy, Somi
Like Jeon Hee-jin, Jung Eun-bi, Park Hyo-min
Those I know, and those I don't.

Those I've dealt with before, and those I've never met before.

Almost everyone came.

No wonder they try to ride the wave of trending topics so frequently.

In fact, they don't want to be simps.

However, as Shen Juan inexplicably became a source of spiritual support for Korean women, these female celebrities and idols who needed the support of female fans found themselves in a difficult situation. If they did not follow suit and take sides, they might end up like Liu Zhimin, whose chat logs were exposed last month, and be labeled as "traitors."

No one wants to accept that level of cyberbullying.

In addition, SM Entertainment also released a video and photos of Ning Yizhuo watching a movie with Yoo Jimin and Kim Dong-won through Ning Yizhuo's undisclosed social media account. Although it caused a small-scale discussion, Alovers did not believe SM's standard whitewashing statement at all, and it was quickly overshadowed by the popularity of the movie itself.

(Somi Jeon Somi, born in 01, is of mixed race)

On October 2nd, it still secured the highest screening share of 38.3%, but its daily box office revenue plummeted to 290 million yuan.

Although it remains the top-grossing film of the day, the gap between it and its two competitors released at the same time, the patriotic film "My People, My Homeland" and the animated film "Jiang Ziya," is negligible. If it hadn't attracted some casual viewers with its high number of screenings, it would probably have been completely overtaken the next day.

Of course, this was to be expected.

After all, concert movies are not a mainstream genre, so they are hard to appeal to audiences of all ages like regular movies. On the other hand, works that focus on artists and are based on live stage recordings can only attract a single fan base and are unlikely to draw in casual viewers or their families.

Simply put, this is a work purely for fans and not very friendly to casual viewers who are indifferent to Shen Juan.

Therefore, it is quite remarkable and commendable that the film grossed 800 million Chinese yuan (US$120 million) in just two days, breaking the previous global box office record of US$99 million held by Justin Bieber's "Never Say Never" based solely on the Chinese market.

Not only did Alovers go online to announce this achievement to the world, but Bieber himself also expressed his congratulations on social media.

Jealousy does not exist.

Even if they do, they won't express it.

Although they both once had the nickname "prince of pop," the difference in their talent and ability was obvious to the naked eye.

As long as Bieber doesn't lose his mind from smoking too much marijuana, he's unlikely to do anything irrational and break ties with his own people.

It's worth noting that he also holds the record for 20 consecutive weeks at number one in STAY magazine, and his name is among the top names in the history of magazines.

So he didn't kneel down and kowtow to Shen Juan to express his gratitude for the favor that helped him make history.

What if they still forget their gratitude and make some sarcastic remarks?
Shen Juan and his fans don't even need to lift a finger; passersby who can't stand this kind of betrayal will berate him mercilessly and even spontaneously organize petitions to expel him from the United States, just like they did before.

On October 3, cinemas that realized the film's limited potential reduced its screenings to 27%, and the daily box office also dropped to 190 million yuan.

"My People, My Homeland" became the top-grossing film of the day.

The "Leviathan Era Tour" has officially retired.

Miaoyan predicts a total box office of 17 billion yuan, and expects that the box office during the National Day holiday week will account for 90% of the total box office.

On October 4th, the box office reached 100 million yuan in a single day.

On October 5th, the box office reached 100 million yuan in a single day.

The episode of "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon," which was recorded remotely during his free time, aired. Shen Juan mentioned the success of "Sisyphus" and the already released concert film, and said that the next tour will bring fans an even more stunning audio-visual experience, helping the film's popularity to continue.

So far, the film "Alex Shen: The Leviathan Era Tour" has grossed $0.71 million in North America after five days of release, despite several negative factors (including but not limited to theater closures in many places during the film's run and the controversies surrounding Shen). It is currently ranked fifth in North American box office for the year.

Second only to Bad Boys for Life, Sonic the Hedgehog, Birds of Prey (and Harley Quinn), and Dolittle, which were released at the beginning of the year before the emotional drama unfolded.

Today is October 6th, the sixth day since the movie was released.

Daily box office revenue declined further.

It's clear that they won't be able to break 100 million.

However, there was also some encouraging good news.

That means the latest Billboard weekly charts are out.

After a record-breaking 20 weeks at number one, STAY finally ended its winning streak and dropped to fourth place.

The song that replaced it was neither Cardi B's "WAP" (5th this week) nor BTS's "Dynamite" (3rd this week), which had been battling it for some time, nor Cockroach's debut single "FRANCHISE" (2nd this week).

Instead, it was another single by Shen Juan, "Leave The Door Open," which had been suppressed for a long time by "STAY."

That's right.

Fans ultimately couldn't resist the milestone achievement of six chart-topping hits on a single album, and couldn't help but become "boosts" again, just like they did with "Circles" last year, forcibly bringing "Leave The Door Open," which had been hovering around tenth place, back up to make up for the long-term disappointment of being stuck at second place.

This incident has sparked considerable controversy.

Shen Juan's dominance on the data charts is simply too strong. Alovers's strong cohesion and chart execution have made him almost invincible. Not only has he dominated the top of the charts for a long time, but he has also directly squeezed the survival space of other singers on the charts, greatly affecting their exposure opportunities and data performance.

To some extent, this made him a role model for some people, and many young singers regarded Shen Juan as an idol on their career path. However, it also made him a thorn in the side of some people, who wished they could use the wave of social movements and social media to ruin Shen Juan's reputation like Duck did!
But rules are rules.

Alovers' actions did not break the rules, so we can't say it's unfair just because they are willing to spend money on in-game purchases.
Everyone spent real money, and Shen Juan didn't even bring out the multiple versions of discounts and promotions that Kpop often uses.

What makes you question the value of this championship single?
Moreover, even if we take a step back and consider the worst-case scenario, "Leave The Door Open" absolutely deserves the title of number one single in terms of both song quality and commercial performance. The reason it didn't reach number one on the weekly charts is simply because it fell short of its own team's goal. Therefore, the fans' plan to make up for this disappointment and push for the number one spot won't provoke too much resentment from casual listeners.

Both are good songs, so it doesn't matter who wins.

But what if BTS wins?

Then those white and black people will start cursing.

In short, born during a special period and dubbed a "market-saving masterpiece" by the media, "Sisyphus" has indeed successfully saved the market, surpassing MJ's "Bad," Katy Perry's "Teenage Dream," and Shen Juan's "Leviathan" to become the first album in human music history to achieve six number one hits.

Billboard's official website immediately published a post praising this VIP client who frequents the Billboard charts: "From his first number-one single 'Save Your Tears' to his sixth number-one single 'Leave The Door Open,' each of Alex Shen's singles precisely targets the aesthetic and social needs of contemporary teenagers. The combination of streaming and digital downloads has amplified this influence exponentially. From AS2 to AS3, Alex Shen has redefined the commercial benchmark for contemporary pop music!"

I have always been a big supporter of Shen Juan's "Rolling Stone" and said directly: Shen Juan has created another era symbol of his own.

The Hollywood Reporter, from an industry perspective, presented extensive data analysis, pointing out that: "The success of *Sisyphus* reshaped marketing strategies for the streaming era—through a flurry of single releases, powerful collaborations (such as tracks featuring Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, and Li Naza), and catering to the social needs of young people (such as launching TikTok challenges), the commercially astute Alex Shen successfully transformed this album into a global cultural phenomenon that will last a long time, destined to have a profound impact on pop music."

The New York Daily News published an article stating: "Alex Shen effortlessly accomplished what some pop stars strive for their entire lives—compiling a series of hit songs together. Looking at his career, we can see that he always seems to be one step ahead, defining trends with his own standards."

Variety gave it high praise: "Both AS2 Leviathan and AS3 Sisyphus are the ultimate pop albums! They truly defined the pop album, with catchy, fun songs and powerful lyrics and melodies—all contained within the album tracks. Alex Shen has indeed delivered two groundbreaking, genre-defining albums that changed the game."

Katy Perry, whose record was broken, also generously posted that Shen Juan deserved it, hoping that he and his fans could enjoy the thrill of the moment. She also said that she had been following Shen Juan for two years and knew then that he was no ordinary person and would one day soar to great heights. She looked forward to collaborating with him in the future.
As a result, he was ridiculed for being a nobody who wanted to latch onto Shen Juan's coattails.

Katy Perry was also helpless about this.

Why can't you see through something but not say it?
Besides, haven't the other top members of the Five Big Shots all been showing interest in Shen Juan? Why are they targeting me?
Just because I'm currently at my lowest point?
Of course, there were also voices predicting a downturn.

For example, some media outlets commented that Shen Juan's image in this album was like a piece of collage, lacking internal consistency. They also said that the prevalence of this kind of mindless pop might foreshadow a potential crisis in music creation in the streaming era, and that AS2 and AS3, while seemingly great, were actually the "perfect crime" of pop music.

But it was quickly drowned out by the criticism from North American Alovers and the support from Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber, Li Na, Malone, and others.

While AS1 and AS2 do resemble compilation albums of hit singles, lacking a clear concept and cohesive song structure, each track individually is still incredibly powerful! AS2, in particular, can be considered arguably the greatest and most legendary "compilation" album in pop music history to date.

[The price Sisyphus paid for every hit song was being criticized as a compilation of classic hits, but I want to say, so what if it's a compilation of classic hits? An album almost entirely composed of hit singles and bestsellers—who can deny such explosive popularity and reach? The only artist to have six number-one albums with one release, the undisputed bible of new-era pop music, one of the most successful singers, one of the most successful single albums—what more could you ask for? Some people just can't achieve what he's achieved and are envious, so they're gossiping here. Frankly, it's just sour grapes of jealousy and envy!]

When something becomes popular to a certain extent, it becomes a classic.

To be fair, AS3 has made significant progress in terms of album concept. At least in the second half of the album, we understand what Alex wanted to express. The first half of the album was more driven by commercial considerations. After all, the more unified an album is, the harder it is to have multiple hit singles at the same time. This is the constraint of album-oriented artists.

While Lev is very powerful, Sisy is more listenable over time.

[You Juan's current style is all about a relaxed, youthful, and spirited vibe. The last artist to give me this feeling was Katy Perry during her first album, which won five awards, and her album "Spring Dream." But she flopped afterward, and each album gave off a hesitant and tense feeling. I hope You Juan can calm down and hone her existing talents.]

A legend is a legend, and that won't change just because of doubts. A legend becomes a legend because of the support and love of fans, not the doubts and insults of haters. So keep doubting, keep being cynical, keep pessimistic—it won't stop me from continuing to slay.

[He defined trends, bursting onto the scene with a bang, becoming a global phenomenon, and ascending to the throne in the late 10s—the only true god of the streaming era!]

Without a doubt, Alovers didn't take these pessimistic voices to heart at all, so there was no possibility of them being breached.

The reason is also very simple.

After all, the achievement of six chart-topping hits with one album is a genuine market recognition, especially since AS3, compared to AS2, still manages to incorporate more delicate musicality within the pop framework. Therefore, no matter how harsh the criticism, it cannot outweigh the votes cast by listeners through streaming numbers, sales figures, and word-of-mouth. No matter how loud the criticism, it cannot overshadow the brilliance of this milestone in the music industry.

On the set of "Glory of Shanghai".

While Shen Juan was resting in his RV at noon, Yangyang Jin, who needed to communicate and confirm something with him, interrupted his time management on multiple chat apps such as WeChat and KakaoLINE.

Seeing this, Wang Churan, who considered herself a pampered wife, sensibly went to the next room, leaving space for the two who needed to discuss work.

"First of all, we have basically finalized our business endorsement agreement with Huawei. Then, Emirates Airlines officially announced today that you have become their global brand ambassador. During this period, they have been playing your concert movie trailer on all their routes. In addition, the other brands you endorse have also done a lot of work to promote you."

Shen Juan placed his phone on the cushion beside him, rubbed his temples, sat up straight, and said in a calm tone, "They've made a lot of money through me, so it's only right that they help promote the movie."

"That being said, the brand's high-intensity cooperation in promotion can indeed help the film gain another wave of attention from casual viewers."

"Let's talk about the work schedule for this month."

"Hmm." Yangyang Jin swiped on the tablet and opened a document that recorded the specific work schedule for October.

"On the 17th, we have to ask for leave to go to Beijing to attend the 70th anniversary celebration of Beijing Film Academy. Then on the 25th, we fly to Chengdu to attend the ELLE Style Awards. And from the 26th to the 28th, didn't you already make plans with your friends? So we have to stay in the Sichuan-Chongqing area to complete the filming of 'Fashion Partners 2' and 'Five Ha'."

On one hand, there was an invitation from Che Che, the vice president of iQiyi.

On one side was the invitation from Deng Chaocheng and He Luhan.

They're all friends, and there are always social obligations between them.

Therefore, Shen Juan did not refuse to bring traffic to their program, because traffic should be used to realize its value.

Moreover, two of the five regular guests on "Fourtry 2" this year are from Starlink: Liu Yuxin, who gained immense popularity after debuting through "Youth With You 2" and is affectionately known as "Little Chun" and "Female Kun Kun" in the fandom, and Dasha Talan, who replaced Zhou Yangqing on the show through connections.

Both morally and logically, Shen Juan should find an opportunity to repay the favor.

"Finally, there's the Porsche Sport Cup at the end of the month and the opening performance of the League of Legends S10 World Championship finals. If you need to practice driving and get a feel for the car, just let me know in advance, and I'll help you communicate with Porsche and arrange the venue and training team in advance, so that you won't be unable to outrun even Wu Jiaheng."

Shen Juan smiled and nodded, "Then I'll trouble you. But please rest assured, I won't embarrass you, Yangyang."

"Just don't embarrass yourself." Yangyang Jin rolled her eyes speechlessly. "Oh, right, there's something else I need to tell you."

"what's up?"

"Didn't you already confirm that you would be performing at this year's Double Eleven Gala? Now the Gala team has contacted you again, wanting you to help mobilize your connections in the industry, contact your group of foreign singer friends, and ask them if they would be willing to participate as well. Then, you can record the performance stage in the United States in advance and send it to them."

Shen Juan raised an eyebrow: "You want me to help you recruit people?"

Yangyang Jin nodded: "They said they were willing to offer a good price, and that as long as you were in charge, the procedures would be easy to negotiate."

"You must have paid a lot of money. Let me make it clear beforehand that I don't take kickbacks, and I don't intend to help capital platforms fleece my friends."

"Ali is rich and powerful, he can't possibly give less."

"That's good. Is there anything else?"

"It's gone for now."

"That's enough for today, I still need to write songs!"

"Write a song? What kind of song?"

"The song for AS4 next year."

Meanwhile, in the bedroom next to the RV.

Instead of taking a nap with her eyes closed as usual, Wang Churan lay on her bed wearing headphones and started watching videos on Bilibili.

"I pursue fame and fortune, and my ambitions extend to the world. I enjoy pressure and am obsessed with suffering | A video tells you why Shen Juan is the best in the world."

"In January 2020, at the 62nd Grammy Awards, Shen Juan won his first Grammy Album of the Year award for 'Leviathan'."

"A few days later, his seven-month-long Leviathan Era tour, which swept across many countries and regions around the world, came to a successful conclusion in Melbourne, Australia, and became the highest-grossing tour in human history with a box office of over one billion US dollars."

"With four years since his debut, three English albums, one Mandarin album, one Japanese album, one Japanese EP, two charity EPs, six Grammy Awards, 13 Billboard number one singles, and 20 hit singles with over a billion plays, Shen Juan has officially become the most globally influential artist after Michael Jackson, with a net worth of over a billion US dollars. When people look back on this era in the future, he will surely be one of the most brilliant memories."

"Hello everyone, I'm Juanjuan Planet, a new up-and-coming creator who dreams of making 999 videos for Shen Juan in my lifetime. In this video, let's talk about how Shen Juan went from a K-pop trainee who almost gave up his dream and went home after his debut was thwarted to become a phenomenal pop king that no one can ignore."

"Shen Juan was born in 1998 into an ordinary family in Shanghai. His father was a taxi driver and his mother ran a flower shop. From a young age, he showed a strong love for music and displayed a strong artistic talent. In his spare time, he not only liked to imitate the dance moves of K-pop idols at home, but also often listened to songs by Taylor Swift and Avril Lavigne on Yinyuetai. This allowed him to be nourished by the diverse music from different countries and genres from the very beginning of his musical journey, laying the groundwork for his later imaginative and unconventional musical style."

"During his middle school years, Shen Juan was very popular at school because of his outstanding appearance, which even attracted the attention of talent scouts. However, he preferred to become a singer rather than an actor, especially after watching a documentary about Michael Jackson, which planted the seed of becoming a pop singer in his heart."

"So, during the summer when he was 17 and about to enter his senior year of high school, with the support of his parents, he resolutely decided to suspend his studies and go to South Korea to participate in the talent show 'Super Idol' and receive professional trainee training."

"During the show's broadcast, Shen Juan quickly became a top contender with overwhelming popularity thanks to his outstanding appearance and excellent skills, and this momentum continued into the second season of 'Super Idol' which aired the following year."

Unfortunately, his good fortune didn't last long. The cruel exploitation and exploitative terms imposed on trainees by the agency forced him to give up his dream of debuting, which was within reach, and he even faced a period of being sidelined. But Shen Juan did not succumb to despair. He gritted his teeth and persevered. This difficult time not only did not break him, but it also made his willpower even stronger. In the end, he successfully terminated his contract and joined Yuehua Entertainment, stepping onto the second talent show stage of his life, South Korea's "Produce 202".

Then came Shen Juan's appearance on the PD202 stage. With his stunning good looks that amazed South Korean fans, he became the new visual icon of K-pop. However, for reasons not revealed, he suddenly withdrew from the competition and returned to China to participate in "The Rap of China". He became the "God of Talent Shows" and "Eternal White Moonlight" in the hearts of countless fans.

"In November 2017, Shen Juan released the title track 'If I Can't Have You' from his debut album and made a stunning appearance on the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, which quickly spread the song's popularity around the world, successfully earning him his first Billboard Hot 11 single and making him the first Chinese artist in history to enter the chart."

Five months later, his debut album, Underrated, was officially released. With the help of Universal Music, many of the album's singles quickly climbed the charts. Many of the songs we've heard frequently over the past two years are from this album, a testament to Shen Juan's success in establishing his reputation and foundation in the North American music scene.

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The series spans various periods, including the Asian Star Movement era, the PD202 era, the Rap of China era, the Underrated Era, the Leviathan Era, and the Sisyphus Era. Interspersed within these periods are subplots about the development of the film and television industry, as well as YAAIS, Visha, and Shining Butterfly, which delve into the East Asian market and strive to absorb its essence to evolve into global idols.

From birth to debut, from South Korea to China, then to North America and the world, from K-pop trainee to world-class pop king.

In twenty minutes, the content creator told the story of an ambitious trainee who gradually became a legend and achieved greatness.

"Yes, Shen Juan is exceptionally talented, has extraordinary effort, an extremely strong creative desire, and an unyielding drive to make progress. This has enabled him to win countless laurels in the hall of music, breaking one long-standing record after another, and even important records that were previously considered impossible to break."

"Beyond his creative work, he is also intelligent, insightful, ambitious, and willing to share and contribute. While building a business empire, he is also constantly changing the rules of the music market, securing the welfare and benefits that countless fellow musicians deserve, and promoting the progress of the entire industry in his own way."

"These summaries and the preceding content seem to explain part of the reason, but they are not complete or essential. It wasn't until I went to the cinema to watch 'Leviathan: The Age of Leviathan' that I understood why he is the most undisputed number one in the world today."

"In July 2019, the Leviathan Era Tour began, and in October 2020, the concert movie was released. Shen Juan used his unparalleled performance to bring people all over the world the last show before and the first phenomenal show after the righteousness!"

"The ever-changing stage and emotions, the passionate screams, and the lighting and stage design that embodies the highest level of industrialization made him shine on stage as if he had transcended the realm of a singer, allowing the audience at the scene and around the world to witness the mythical grand arrival of the new king of pop."

"The raw, fervent, vibrant, and burning vitality he exudes on stage, his absolutely heartfelt sincerity and genuineness towards his fans, and the beauty and vibrancy of a certain universal human consensus that he symbolizes are the real reasons why he can be so universally loved."

"In this era that is gradually alienated by materialism and information, Shen Juan and his creations can be described as a simple yet bright faith. They allow us ordinary people to discover that there is still a kind of pure and genuine beauty that can be recognized and sung by the public in this alienated and divided world. It's like when we suddenly see a shooting star streaking across the sky in the long dark night. In the moment we gaze at him and look up at him, we are also enjoying the warmth and power brought by this light with countless others."

As soon as he finished speaking, the dazzling images of Shen Juan faded away, and the screen fell into a quiet darkness.

After a brief silence, lines of text gradually lit up.

Every year contains both light and darkness, but 2020 was clearly a year in which darkness far outweighed light. In today's fragmented world, many societies are declining, but Shen Juan has found a way to transcend national borders, becoming a source of light for many.

As Time magazine summarized Shen Juan's list of influential people this year, it was quite apt.

In today's world, no one else can radiate light and move so many people as continuously as Shen Juan.

The moment the video ended, it felt like a spark had been thrown into my heart, and all sorts of emotions raged within me.

Wang Churan was almost moved to tears.

There was no deliberate attempt to evoke emotion; it was a simple and unadorned narrative; and these were all stories she already knew.

But it just makes you want to cry!

It's so touching that it makes you want to shed tears for Shen Juan!
I opened the comments section to see what other people were saying.

He is truly a rare genius! His looks, talent, skills, creativity, future planning, and business acumen are all off the charts, and he's incredibly hardworking (his annual workload is almost three to four times that of other male singers in Europe and America), so it's no wonder he's currently the number one in the world.

[His career planning can be considered a milestone example. I remember when the Western music scene was often discussing who among the new generation of male singers like Marlon Brand, Harry Styles, Shawn Mendes, and Shen Juan would be the first to break through. In the end, no one expected that it would be him from China who would emerge as a dark horse and dominate the contemporary scene.]

I didn't cry when I was hurt, I didn't cry when I was wronged, I didn't cry when I couldn't debut, but I shed tears when I was loved. When he cried, I felt like the whole world had wronged him. I'm sorry, I regret not meeting you sooner, I couldn't be there for you during those hard times, but I will walk the flower path with you in the future.

The most appealing aspect of the "beautiful, strong, and tragic" trope is that he captivates you with his beauty, evokes your sympathy with his suffering, but his strength clearly tells you that he is a god, and he doesn't need anything else. Shen Juan is undoubtedly the embodiment of this trope.

Of all the people in the world, you're the only one I know. May everyone who loves Juanjuan, and Juanjuan herself, be happy!

I often say that I'd gladly take all one hundred steps towards us, but only now do I realize that when you finally managed to step onto the stage and appear before me, you had already taken a thousand, ten thousand steps towards me.

Upon seeing this, Wang Churan could no longer hold back her tears.

She immediately put down her phone, rushed next door, and threw herself into Shen Juan's arms, who was still confused about the situation, and began to sob.

The story always begins in spring. Parisian sunlight streams through the windows, casting dappled shadows through the curtains. The boy in the white shirt is like an image straight out of a Monet painting—clean, gentle, and warm enough to make you want to drown in it. The poem depicts encounters, companionship, and partings with a poet's touch, a romantic love that washes over you. Influenced by the Tyndall effect, you can almost see the profile outlined by the light filtering through the windowpane—a scene brimming with indescribable romance.

She thought she would never forget that scene filled with a sense of sacred destiny, the impact and emotion it brought to her soul.

(End of this chapter)