After we broke up, my ex-girlfriend gave birth to a daughter.

Chapter 143 Time may pass swiftly, but I only care about you.

I don't know if it's an unspoken rule in the entertainment industry, but when people meet, they call each other "teacher" and then compliment each other, saying that the person in real life is even more beautiful than in photos.

Anyway, Shu Jingming had heard similar opening lines several times.

However, since Xiao Jiu greeted him so warmly, he naturally had to respond politely: "Hello, Teacher Xiao Jiu. I've heard your songs, they're very beautiful."

"Really? Thank you!" Xiao Jiu's face lit up immediately upon hearing Shu Jingming's words. "Which of my songs would you like to hear, Teacher Shu?"

Upon hearing this, Shu Jingming was stunned.

Isn't this just simple polite talk? Why did you take it so seriously?

This girl is really straightforward...

However, judging from Xiao Jiu's appearance, she is indeed not very old, probably in her early twenties. She doesn't have much social experience, but it's also possible that it's just her straightforward personality.

In response to Xiao Jiu's question, Shu Jingming quickly replied, "I really liked the song you sang in the finals."

Everyone hopes to achieve a good ranking in the finals, so they will definitely put on their best performance. Therefore, praising Xiao Jiu's song in the finals is certainly not wrong.

Xiao Jiu's smile widened: "I really love that song too! Teacher Shu, it seems we get along quite well!"

"I think so too," Shu Jingming said with a laugh.

Xiao Jiu paused for a moment, then said, "Teacher Shu, thank you so much this time. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have gotten second place."

"This is your own skill, why thank me?"

"Thank you for kicking Li Zhiqi out of the match," Xiao Jiu said, his face showing a sense of satisfaction at getting revenge.

Shu Jingming noticed this and casually asked, "Do you have a grudge against Li Zhiqi?"

Xiao Jiu nodded vigorously: "When I first became a live streamer, I signed with their media company. Not only did I work as a laborer for two years, but when I terminated the contract, they also made me pay a lot of liquidated damages."

"Later I found out that they specialized in this kind of shady business to swindle money! Everyone was angry but dared not speak out."

"That Li Zhiqi is really despicable," Shu Jingming sighed.

"Yeah, so when I heard he was disqualified from the competition, I was overjoyed! You got us all off the hook!"

Shu Jingming thought to himself, no wonder Xiao Jiu was so enthusiastic even though it was only their first meeting. So that's why...

There's also this past story.

"How is Li Zhiqi doing now? Do you know anything about him?" Shu Jingming asked.

"I'm not too sure either, but ever since the truth about the smear campaign came out, he stopped updating his social media, and NetEase Cloud Music terminated his contract and paid him a large sum of money."

Shu Jingming nodded thoughtfully. Li Zhiqi's current predicament was entirely his own fault, and no one else could be blamed for it.

"What you are seeing now is the [This Summer] Awards Ceremony hosted by NetEase Cloud Music. It is an honor for me to stand on this awards stage tonight as the host."

"After three months of fierce competition, ten musicians have finally emerged from thousands of contestants, and they will present a series of moving songs tonight."

At that moment, the host's voice came into the dressing room, announcing the official start of tonight's awards ceremony.

Shu Jingming looked at himself in the mirror, and after confirming that everything was ready, he went backstage to wait.

Although I had experience performing on stage before, it was for school music competitions, which is very different from a formal music festival broadcast live online like this.

However, he has seen a lot in his life, and with his golden voice, he is not afraid of the stage and there will be no stage accidents.

All he had to do was sing the next song well and sing it for Dai Qingning.

"Mommy, where did Daddy go?"

In the audience, Mu Mu looked around curiously, and finally looked up at Dai Qingning.

"Dad went backstage; he's going to perform later," Dai Qingning said, pointing in the direction.

"When Dad comes out, you can hold up your phone and record a video of him, okay?"

"Okay!" Mu Mu nodded and readily agreed.

The little one stared intently at the stage, eagerly awaiting the appearance of her superhero dad.

A short-haired female host was standing on the stage, smiling as she looked at the camera: "The musicians who are about to appear are very important."

"He gained 1.5 million fans in just three months, and every song he wrote became a hit. Even I am a fan of his."

"This singer's name is Shu Jingming. Next, please welcome Shu Jingming to perform his original song, 'I Only Care About You'!"

Amid applause, Shu Jingming walked onto the stage with a microphone.

"No matter how time flies by, I only care about you, and I am willing to be infected by your presence."

"Life is short; to gain true friends is enough, even losing the strength to live is not a pity."

"So I beg you, don't let me leave you. I can't feel any affection other than you."

Throughout his song, Shu Jingming kept his eyes on Dai Qingning in the audience. This song was not only his farewell speech, but also what he wanted to say to Dai Qingning.

At this moment, Dai Qingning also sensed Shu Jingming's feelings. She covered her mouth, her eyes welling up with tears.

The memories of the two of them spending every day together came flooding back like a tide.

Yes, they have come this far step by step. They are lovers, confidants, and inseparable.

Just like the lyrics say, no matter how time flies, I only care about you.

"Mommy, why are you crying?" Mu Mu's little face was full of concern.

Dai Qingning gently shook her head: "Mom is fine, she was just too happy and couldn't control her emotions."

"Can you cry when you're happy?" Mu Mu tilted her head, looking very confused. She couldn't understand the complex emotions of adults.

"Yes, we don't only cry when we're sad; sometimes we cry when we're happy too."

Dai Qingning looked at Shu Jingming on the stage and said softly, "Your father is really too bad. He knows I'm easily moved to tears, and still..."

"You have to sing this kind of lyrical song in such a public setting."

Mu Mu didn't understand what it meant to be easily moved to tears or what love songs were, but she did know how to agree with Dai Qingning.

The little one said in a very serious tone, "Daddy's naughty! He's bullying Mommy!"

At this moment, Shu Jingming had no idea what Dai Qingning and her daughter were talking about. He sang the whole song seriously and then bowed to the audience.

Amidst thunderous applause, the female host returned to the stage: "It's truly a heartfelt song; you can tell it has a story behind it just by listening to it. Could you tell us about the background of this song's creation?"

Shu Jingming raised the microphone and replied, "A lot happened during the competition. Thanks to my loved one for standing by me through thick and thin, I have achieved what I have today because of her."

"So I wanted to write a song specifically for her, and that's how 'I Only Care About You' came about."

The female host suddenly realized, "I see! The title of this song is what you want to say to your loved one. This is such an unexpected display of affection!"