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Chapter 136: Song Collision?

Chen Ping is widely recognized as a "dual-threat emperor" in the Chinese entertainment industry, and is the undisputed number one in the national server, a position that remains unchallenged to this day...

He has 20 nationally popular hits, his album sales have exceeded 100 million, he has created many music genres, won the Golden Melody Award for Best Male Singer for five consecutive years, and his concerts are always sold out instantly, with tickets in high demand.

He became the youngest actor in the Chinese film industry to win all three major film awards (Golden Horse, Golden Rooster, and Golden Horse) for his role in the film "Fleeting Light".

The film "The Fire and the River," in which he starred, broke the box office record for domestic films, and his portrayal of the "silent spy" was selected for the Beijing Film Academy's teaching materials.

He possesses both top-tier popularity and authoritative reputation, boasts unparalleled commercial value, has made pioneering contributions to the industry, mentors younger generations, and is hailed as a "groundbreaking benchmark of both virtue and talent."

Even though he has been gone for more than 20 years, his name is still widely known, and even those born in the 2000s who have never met him are still familiar with him.

When it comes to the value of celebrities, people always argue heatedly, but as soon as Chen Ping's name appears, everyone will say in unison, "It's pointless to talk about this."

A being that can instantly bore electronic cricket fighting, its strength, honors, prestige, and influence are beyond reproach.

Chen Ping's only flaw was that he didn't live long...

Clearly, this flaw is quite fatal.

When Yu Wei first saw this resume, he thought the man was incredibly talented. How could someone be so capable without some kind of cheat code?
Compared to the history of the earth, this person seems to have appeared out of nowhere, born into insignificance, yet within a few years he turned the arts and culture scene upside down.

Isn't this a hang-up?

Yu Weizhen is not judging others by her own petty standards; Chen Ping's works are clearly ahead of their time, and the concept of "wind, spirit, moon, and shadow" is still quite evident.

Just play normally and start by getting the max level achievement right at the beginning...

However, Yu Wei was not familiar with any of these works. If nothing unexpected happened, it was likely that the senior Chen had traveled from another world.

Alas, a place where three destinies intersect.

"It's my turn."

Meng Han's frenzied metal performance came to an end. Qi Yuan stood up with a solemn expression, his eyes turning back with a hint of determination.

In the next few minutes, he would not only be himself, but also the embodiment of Chen Ping's will; whether he won or lost, he could face it.

Qi Yuan thought the outcome of this match would be his relief, but the moment he took that first step, he seemed to understand.

Live in the moment...

He couldn't let go of the past, yet he fantasized about the future, but Yu Wei was a daily writer, and he always lived in the present.

Qi Yuan gradually cleared his mind. He didn't need to think about anything anymore; he just needed to enjoy the singing process.

The old farmer followed closely onto the stage, seemingly carrying something in his hand. Upon closer inspection, Yu Wei recognized it as the suona, known as the king of musical instruments.

The stage lights slowly dimmed, leaving only a soft white spotlight shining on Qi Yuan, who was holding a wooden guitar in the center of the stage.

He sat on a high stool, slightly adjusted the height of the microphone, and the noisy crowd below gradually quieted down, with all eyes focused on the figure in that beam of light.

It's no secret that Qi Yuan came to participate in "Music Blind Box". Fans who have been following his schedule must have known, so many of them came to the event.

Before he even started singing, several fans were already screaming. Everyone frowned in unison; the untimely noise was really ruining the atmosphere.

If Qi Yuan's performance is poorly received because of fans shouting, he will hold a grudge against those people for the rest of his life...

After being reminded by the staff, the group immediately became much more restrained. After all, this was not their home turf, and they couldn't be too unrestrained.

Qi Yuan took a deep breath and gently plucked the strings with his fingertips.

A calm and slightly husky guitar intro flowed out like water, without any fancy techniques, yet it instantly captivated everyone's ears.

"You and I are both moss"
Born in the dark

Nourished by rain and dew all day long

Silently, it continues to spread.

He closed his eyes, opened his mouth and sang the first line, his voice deep and warm, as if whispering in the ear of an old friend.

The song is titled "Even If It's Ordinary", but Qi Yuan's first line doesn't sing about people. Instead, it focuses on an uncommon image: moss.

Where the sun never shines, youth still comes; moss flowers, as small as grains of rice, also learn to bloom like peonies. Ordinary people are never peonies, but merely moss.

Qi Yuan's singing skills have improved significantly, a fact that even Qi Luo'an, who had always disliked him, had to admit.

A few months is certainly not enough time for a person to transform, but Qi Yuan has been doing targeted practice. All his training is in preparation for mastering this song.

While his ability to sing other songs might be just average, his mastery of this song is already quite impressive.

Compared to her singing style, Shen Yutong is undoubtedly more focused on the lyrics. The opening lines are highly poetic and vivid, carrying a poetic and tranquil quality reminiscent of dusk.

This new song is clearly not simple. Who wrote it? There doesn't seem to be any singer in the music scene with this style.

Even Yu Wei, who is known as a versatile artist, has never written a song in this format, but she is certain that this song will be no worse than Yu Wei's works.

Yu Wei felt the pressure as soon as he heard the first line: "As ordinary as moss"—he had never heard that phrase used in a song before…

The moss was just the beginning; Qi Yuan quickly connected the moss with life in a lyric, suggesting that all life is ordinary.

The lyrics are like a delicate sketch, outlining the trajectory and predicament of ordinary life. The moss is humble and weak, living in damp and shady places and is neglected, unable to enjoy the sunshine.

His singing wasn't a shout, yet it possessed a power that reached straight to the heart. A few knowing deep breaths came from the audience, but soon silence followed. Many people saw the shadow of their own struggles in his words.

As the song enters its chorus, the guitar strumming intensifies slightly, and Qi Yuan's vocals are infused with deeper emotion, yet remain restrained and sincere.

Although moss flowers are as small as grains of rice, without a refreshing fragrance or dazzling colors, they, like peonies, are calm, composed, and dignified, blooming naturally.

Only now has the song's theme become clear: even the ordinary can achieve a magnificent transformation from the mundane to the extraordinary.

This is also Qi Yuan's journey of life. He acknowledges his ordinariness, but even so, he wants to leave his own mark.

The song was no longer just something to listen to; some people in the audience started nodding gently along with the melody. The song was very soothing to listen to.

It doesn't preach about the ordinary, but rather progresses from the small to the large, with the emotions developing very naturally.

At the start of the second verse, Qi Yuan's singing became even more passionate. His grandfather was born into humble circumstances but was able to rise step by step to become a leading figure in the arts. His path to success corresponds to this song, "Even If It's Ordinary".

This song is a microcosm of his life.

When he was a child, every time he heard his grandfather's story, he would clamor to become a person as amazing as him.

But reality told him that he was far from being capable. Qi Yuan had long understood that he did not have the ability, but he still would not give up the pursuit.

Although the moss flower is inconspicuous, it is not decadent. It still cherishes an uplifting ideal and has the spirit of learning from the peony and blooming with vigor and ambition.

Qi Yuan wants to become an ordinary person like that.

His voice trembled with a hint of unease, a genuine expression of his feelings that seemed to freeze the air around him.

A performance infused with emotion is easy to move people, and the audience unconsciously becomes immersed in this resonance.

"You and I are both mortals"
Born into the world

Toiling all day long

There's not a moment's rest.

Everyone else was immersed in the atmosphere of the song, but Yu Wei was stunned. Wasn't this the lyrics of "Ordinary Man's Song"? How could it appear here?
The two verses correspond in format, which may not seem like a problem to others, but Yu Weike has heard the original version.

Isn't Elder Chen from somewhere else? How come his song has this line...?

The first half of this song has absolutely nothing to do with "Ordinary People's Song," and the melody is completely different, so it can't be considered a song overlap.

But what's going on with this sudden repetition?
Of course, it's possible that it's a coincidence. After all, Yu Wei doesn't know what the world of the senior Chen Ping is like, so it's normal for artistic creations to have similarities.

But he still felt uneasy; perhaps the matter concerning Senior Chen Ping wasn't as simple as he had imagined...

Before Yu Wei could think further, Qi Yuan's performance gradually came to an end. In the final chorus, he completely let go, no longer singing softly to himself, but issuing a declaration and encouragement to the entire audience.

Even if you are ordinary, you should not be content with being ordinary.

Suddenly, the guitar music stopped abruptly, and the stage fell silent for a moment, with only a beam of cold light enveloping the uncle who was holding up the suona.

How could "Music Blind Box" be complete without the voices of ordinary people?
When the suona first started, it was high-pitched and exciting, like the cry of a phoenix. Everyone felt their spirits lifted and directly experienced the power of the king of instruments.

The suona's copper bowl blazed like flames under the lamplight. In the first half, the suona imitated the chirping of birds, while in the second half, it turned into a magnificent and tragic melody, like a struggle and cry against fate.

Even if ordinary, they are unwilling to be ordinary.

Chen Ping's songs definitely won't have this; it was clearly Qi Yuan's own idea...

This fusion is quite ingenious, with the melody and the song's theme blending seamlessly together, adding a final touch to the otherwise bland song and elevating the performance to a new level.

As Yu Wei listened to the stirring melody of the suona, he experienced for the first time what it meant to be caught off guard. Qi Yuan had his own secrets, which was terrifying.

He had originally thought that although Chen Ping's song was good, there was no corresponding performance. Every song has its shortcomings, and the shortcoming of this song was that it was too bland.

Moreover, this style of music is rarely seen nowadays.

He thought this was his breakthrough, but to his surprise, Qi Yuan didn't just copy it rigidly; instead, he added his own creativity to it.

For a song that clearly doesn't fit into today's music scene, the introduction of the suona (a traditional Chinese wind instrument) is a stroke of genius, creating a stunning stage presence while also enhancing the song's traditional Chinese style.

The song "Even If It's Ordinary" is of high quality, and coupled with the gorgeous performance, the whole stage was quite amazing, even giving off a feeling of a hexagonal warrior.

This is different from Meng Han's niche rock performance. Qi Yuan's singing is very moving, and even in terms of resonance, he has found it difficult to break through.

Yu Wei realized she had underestimated Qi Yuan...

He had always been focused on challenging his seniors, but he neglected the singer. He was always facing two people.

Life is not a novel; it has its own limitations.

Looking at Qi Yuan, who was sweating profusely on the stage, Yu Wei had to admit that he was under a lot of pressure this time.

It wasn't that so-called senior, it was him.

Qi Yuan proved the meaning of the song "Even If He Is Ordinary" with his actions; even though he was ordinary, he could still make a difference.

Even with both players using cheat codes, Yu Wei might be able to hold his own against Chen Ping, but Qi Yuan's intervention completely tipped the scales of victory.

(End of this chapter)