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Chapter 137 In the Ordinary, the Subtle Immortal

Who is on the competition stage?
Meng Han was greatly shocked after listening to Qi Yuan's song. The layman sees the spectacle, but the expert sees the details. His professional instincts first caught his eye and he noticed the amazing technical skill of the song.

He felt an even deeper sense of awe as the lyrics and melody became more and more in tune.

The lyrics use analogies between moss and ordinary people, creating a cohesive effect, and the melody also nicely blends classical and modern elements.

Music does not remain at the level of emotional catharsis, but achieves reconciliation on a higher dimension, expressing the ordinary through transcendence rather than through complaining.

The only flaw of this song is that it is relatively bland; it is better enjoyed listening to it slowly through headphones than on stage.

However, Qi Yuan managed to make up for this shortcoming by having an amateur perform. The suona music not only fit the theme of the song but also enhanced the stage atmosphere and extended the emotions.

Qi Yuan's singing and emotional expression were also quite good. From Meng Han's perspective, this is an invincible song...

It's not that it's so good that it can't win, but rather that no matter how you win, you can't win without any controversy.

Just like radishes and cabbages, some people prefer the former, while others will definitely prefer the latter.

Even if Yu Wei's next songs are better, there will always be people who think that "Even if it's ordinary" is the real winner.

It sounds a bit cheeky, but that's how art is—it's highly subjective, and the more outstanding the works, the harder it is to compare them.

Meng Han sighed. Faced with a performance of this caliber, no matter how good Yu Wei's next song was, it wouldn't be able to kill the game.

I stumbled upon a masterpiece by a legendary artist; the songs are monstrous in every way, invincible even with all my might…

In fact, Yu Wei doesn't have much of a competitive spirit. Winning would be great, but it seems like losing this match wouldn't be a big loss.

Moreover, he was fighting two opponents at once. If you add the special training that Grandma Qi Yuan helped him with, it would be one against three. It would be understandable if he lost.

If he loses, at most he'll just be mocked face-to-face by Qi Yuan's fans...

It seems we still have to work hard to win.

You can't force winning or losing; just do your best. Qi Yuan is going all out, so he definitely can't let him down.

First, let's put on a fantastic performance; we'll discuss the rest later.

As the suona's melody lingered, Qi Yuan's performance came to an end, followed by a thunderous burst of applause that lasted for a long time.

His performance today was truly impeccable. Even if Wei Yu were here, he would have to give him a score of 9.5 or higher. Yu Wei also didn't hold back his applause. He is a worthy opponent.

Qi Yuan put down his guitar, stood up, and bowed deeply to the audience. However, the audience's affirmation of him did not last long and was soon interrupted by several screams.

Fans weren't allowed to shout before the show started, but now they can shout without any problem, right?

The screams of the group even carried a hint of revenge; look, Qi Yuan's performance was giving them a real sense of pride.

Although it severely affected the atmosphere, just as they thought, screaming after the performance was indeed not a problem, and the staff couldn't interfere, since Qi Yuan's performance was truly wonderful.

Fans in the fandom enjoy the vanity that their idols bring, let alone a performance of this caliber. This is the confidence that Qi Yuan gives them!

While the casual audience found it annoying, they were helpless; excellent performances deserve flowers and applause, it's just a bit too much...

It can only be said that Qi Yuan is talented and hardworking. This wasn't apparent during his idol days, but now, his fan base is definitely an obstacle on his path to success.

Qi Luoan and Shen Yutong, who were in the audience, both frowned. Did they buy tickets to suffer like this?
No one wanted Yu Wei to win more than Qi Luoan. She knew her brother's group of silly fans too well. If Yu Wei really lost, they would definitely drag him down and mock him relentlessly.

They've been waiting for this day for so long; they could lose a thousand times, but they'd cheer if they won just once...

It's so numb! Keep it up, Yu Wei!
Although she knew it would be difficult to win today, just as Shen Yutong said, there is no first place in literature among top-notch works.

There is no absolute first place in literature; it is a state of mind. Chen Laodeng's song is clearly top-notch, and it is virtually impossible for him to win without any controversy.

Only after they stopped making noise did Yu Wei and Liu Wang step onto the stage to begin preparations.

Yu Wei had seen this kind of spectacle at concerts before, so he was used to it. Anyone who goes to a boy band or idol concert knows what that means.

The scene gradually quieted down, the stage lights slowly focused, and Yu Wei and driver Liu Wang stood in the center of the stage to begin their grand finale performance.

This time, Yu Wei won't play support. It's a tough battle, and he doesn't dare to act recklessly. Although Liu Wang doesn't have much singing skill, his voice is very steady and suitable for the harmony of this song.

The prelude to "The Ordinary Road" begins softly, and Yu Wei's fingers pluck clear yet slightly melancholic notes on the guitar strings.

Unsurprisingly, this is another new song by Yu Wei, and it sounds quite good. It seems like today is truly a battle of the gods.

According to the rehearsal arrangement, Yu Weixian was supposed to sing the first line, but he turned slightly to the side and nodded to Liu Wang, making a last-minute change.

His voice is relatively deep, and his opening performance quickly differentiates it from Qi Yuan's previous performance, preventing the audience from listening to this song with the emotions from the previous song.

Liu Wang understood Yu Wei's meaning, took a deep breath, approached the microphone, and began to sing in a slightly low voice.

"Wandering on the road"

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Fragile pride
That was once what I looked like.

Yu Wei's little trick worked very well. Liu Wang's obviously somewhat weathered voice, paired with the lyrics that showed signs of age, instantly drew the audience's attention back.

He didn't rush to join in, but instead used his fingertips to create extremely soft arpeggios, controlling the volume perfectly.

"Boiling, restless"

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Mysterious silence

Are you really listening to the story?

Yu Wei's voice was originally quite clear, but at this moment, he deliberately darkened his voice, making it warm and inclusive.

This song requires a slightly hoarse and vulnerable delivery.

If the first line was meant to help the audience get back into the flow, then this second line is meant to help them immerse themselves in the story. The lyrics, with their question, successfully silenced everyone.

Yu Wei possesses a natural narration skill, instantly drawing the audience into an atmosphere that demands quiet listening. Perhaps this is the talent of an author…

Even Qi Yuan, who had just sat down, was no exception. After all, he knew from the beginning that the theme of Yu Wei's song was ordinariness, so he was subconsciously curious about the so-called story.

As the song entered its brief interlude before the first chorus, everyone instantly realized—this is important, the big one is coming.

Even the cameraman next to the stage knew that the song was about to explode, and subconsciously took two steps forward.

I have crossed mountains and seas
Also through crowds of people

Everything I once possessed

In the blink of an eye, it all vanished like smoke.

When Yu Wei sang this iconic lyric, his voice carried an added sense of certainty and strength, while Liu Wang's deep voice also added a touch of maturity.

This song is undoubtedly a reflection of his life. Liu Wang traveled 300 million kilometers over ten years, traversing the Gobi Desert in Northwest China and the misty rain of Jiangnan. This was not a yearning for freedom, but rather a pioneering effort for his destiny...

He held the steering wheel and shouldered the responsibility of supporting his entire family, yet he turned the warmth of family affection into a fading light in the rearview mirror.

The themes of parting and waiting make his line "dissipating like smoke in the blink of an eye" very meaningful, drawing even young viewers who haven't experienced great ups and downs into the atmosphere.

For older viewers, needless to say, their experiences with education, employment, and making money have been fraught with setbacks, and every word in the lyrics resonated deeply with them.

They certainly wouldn't cry in such a place, but they would inevitably hold their breath and then exhale a long breath, as if that would relieve their own stress.

Yu Weina's narrative voice seemed to transcend time and space, successfully silencing Qi Yuan, who had just been immersed in the story.

He once thought he could easily cross mountains and seas, but he lost his way in the vast sea of ​​people in reality.

He recalled the countless nights he had spent enduring hardship, and how those ambitions he once thought could change the world now seemed like drifting smoke, impossible to grasp or hold onto.

Qi Yuan's nose tingled with emotion. Both songs were about ordinariness, but Yu Wei's song had a special appeal to those who were feeling down...

He closed his eyes, letting the music envelop him, as if every note was talking to him, telling him that feeling lost was not shameful and that feeling confused was a normal part of life.

I was once disappointed
Lost all direction

Until I saw the ordinary
That is the only answer.

Yu Wei and Liu Wang were both very engaged; the first half of their sentences carried a sense of confusion and helplessness, making the listener feel as if they were there.

The following sentence directly addresses the theme: on this ordinary road, they are not walking alone.

The so-called answer is not admitting defeat, but a sense of relief. Accepting ordinariness is not acknowledging mediocrity, but rather a calm acceptance after experiencing many trials and tribulations.

These lyrics were like a key, unexpectedly unlocking Qi Yuan's inner turmoil, as if he were hearing not the song, but a monologue from the depths of his own heart.

He may not be as good as someone like Yu Wei, but his daily efforts and small but significant progress are what life is really like.

When you are still dreaming

Your tomorrow, via via.

Yu Wei's singing voice was soft and lingering, like a comfort from afar, or a glimmer of light shining through the darkness, as if she were having a conversation with herself from afar.

Thank you, but he has given up on those fantasies.

Qi Yuan's vision gradually blurred.

This time, he has done enough...

What moved Qi Yuan about "The Ordinary Road" was not its perfect melody, but the fact that the song sincerely told his story, his struggles, loss, confusion, and eventual reconciliation with his ordinary self.

He decided to start afresh, no longer trying to chase after illusory extraordinary achievements, but instead to take the path he was on steadily and practically.

Because the ordinary path is the only way to the truth.

Yes, there's no need to chase after illusory extraordinary achievements.

This is also Meng Han's view. The theme of Qi Yuan Ge is that even if you are ordinary, you should strive to be extraordinary, but this song "The Ordinary Road" is a different perspective.

From this perspective, although both songs are about the mundane, Yu Wei's song is completely opposite to Qi Yuan's work.

One is unwilling to be ordinary, while the other accepts ordinariness; these are simply two attitudes towards life, and there is no right or wrong in them.

But if Meng Han had to choose, he would choose the latter, because many things cannot be solved by being unwilling; facing them with equanimity is the norm in life.

At least in his view, Yu Wei's song has a higher purpose: ordinariness is not failure, but the answer.

But just as Meng Han initially thought, it's not easy to say which of these two songs is better. There will definitely be people who are unwilling to accept their ordinariness and would rather become Don Quixote charging at windmills...

Those who like Qi Yuan's songs will certainly not admit that this song lost, after all, it's just a difference in conception.

This must be the first time since Brother Yu rose to prominence that he has encountered such a close match...

That's how artistic exchanges work, especially when it's a battle between masters; how could the game be easily decided?

Meng Han sighed, and suddenly heard a series of intermittent sobs.

When he turned around, he found Qi Yuan beside him with his head buried in his hands, his face covered with his hands, his shoulders trembling violently with each sob.

The sudden commotion seemed to freeze the air around them, quickly drawing cautious, concerned glances from the audience.

Dude, did you cry while listening to this?

Yu Wei found the only way to achieve a complete victory.

Even the opponents were moved to tears; who cared about anything else then...

(End of this chapter)