The Queen's Rumored Father

Xu Yuan nodded, put the microphone to his lips, and the music started playing at just the right moment.

"Walking through the comings and goings of people."

Even if you don't like it, you have to appreciate it.

I am a silent being.

Not your world

I'll just be your shoulder to lean on!

Xu Yuan sang softly, and the room gradually quieted down.

Compared to the lively atmosphere created by Deng Ziqi's collaboration with Andy Lau on a fast-paced song, the audience at the scene was like a stagnant pool.

"Amazing!" Teacher He said to the general director Hong Tao from the audience. "Upbeat songs set the pace, rock songs ignite emotions, but after any energetic song, the audience's hormones are already exhausted. If you sing the same type of song again, the live effect will be three points worse."

"If Xu Yuan and Xiao Xuan had chosen a rock song, they would probably have lost by now."

"Yes, it's really good." Red Peach nodded, but offered a different perspective, "Teacher He, I have a feeling this song will be... a huge hit!"

Teacher He was taken aback. What did Director Hong Tao mean?

"It's a Golden Melody Award-caliber song, at least the opening lines are," Red Peach explained. "The lyrics are top-notch. If she maintains this level, Meng Xiaoxuan might just surprise us again tonight!"

As the two were talking, Meng Xiaoxuan also spoke up.

"Refusing to grow up until you grow up"

To become the way you want to be.

Before raising his hands in surrender

Let me stay with you a little longer...

Meng Xiaoxuan hit a high note; the chorus is about to begin.

The entire song, from the intro to Xu Yuan coming on stage, then Meng Xiaoxuan greeting the audience, and then Xu Yuan singing a short section, followed by Meng Xiaoxuan singing a short section, took only one minute and twenty seconds.

However, many viewers already had tears in their eyes.

strange!

Such a strange thing has never happened at a singer's live performance!

Those were not actors, but loyal viewers of singers who actively signed up online.

Besides, tears can be faked, but emotions cannot.

The emotions of most listeners were stirred.

Even more surprisingly, Deng Ziqi discovered that Andy Lau, who was sitting next to her, also had red eyes!

The camera noticed this and quickly zoomed in for a close-up of Andy Lau.

"I won't be your world, I'll just be your shoulder!" Andy Lau repeated the lyrics while nodding.

Indeed, he's here tonight as a notary for the Hong Kong music scene, participating in the final performance of the singing competition. But that doesn't mean Andy Lau and Deng Ziqi are on the same page.

In fact, the two rarely interacted. Andy Lau's appearance was entirely due to the efforts of the people behind Tang Tsz-ki.

Everyone knows Andy Lau's personality, especially after he entered middle age; he is particularly honest.

He once said that he wouldn't become a music mentor because he didn't have the ability of true musical geniuses to spot even a single wrong note in a song. He couldn't do it, so he believed he wasn't qualified.

This wasn't sarcasm; it was what he truly felt.

With such an honest Andy Lau sitting in the audience, the show's producers would absolutely not dare to do anything to target Deng Ziqi.

However, if Deng Ziqi is truly less skilled, Andy Lau will not take her side.

Be realistic and pragmatic!

Now it's all about the chorus!

Many people think this way.

Including Andy Lau.

However, the next moment, Andy Lau was stunned.

Then, his already red eyes finally broke down, and tears streamed down his face.

The most handsome face in China, paired with the most heartfelt tears tonight—this scene will become a classic moment of the night! It will also become the most dazzling star on Meng Xiaoxuan's crown.

Xu Yuan turned around, faced Meng Xiaoxuan, and began to sing loudly:

"Accompanying you along the way, sharing our thoughts, and living out the answers."

Being with you transformed loneliness into courage.

I've lost and started over time, but I haven't left.

"Being there for someone is the most enduring expression of love!"

boom!

The audience erupted in cheers!

Meng Xiaoxuan looked at Xu Yuan, her eyes also reddening. Was this song... also a reflection of her father's guilt towards her? Or perhaps, also a reflection of... her?

The most enduring expression of love is to be there for someone.

Throughout his life, the only thing my dad failed to do, whether for himself or for her, was to be there for her!

He's cutting his own heart with a knife!

Every time this song is sung, my dad's heart aches.

This song...

"I'll accompany you and turn the bittersweet longing into warmth."

I'll accompany you through your confusion and help you write a story.

No matter how long the future may be, there is still hope.

I'll stay with you until the story is finished.

boom!

The first part of the song ended, and the whole place erupted!

I burst into tears!

All I could do was break down in tears!

The entire audience burst into tears!

From Teacher He, Teacher Hongtao, Teacher Hanlei, and Huazai, to ordinary audience members and on-site staff, everyone shed tears.

Being there for someone is the most enduring expression of love!

This is the only thing an ordinary person can do, but no one will do it.

It's also the only thing they want to do but can't do after they become less ordinary.

The tree may wish to be still, but the wind will not cease.

The child wishes to care for his parents, but they are no longer there.

In my youth, I roamed the world, and I promised you a wedding dress in the rosy clouds.

Looking back, I am now a tall, strong man, but I have long since let go of my longing.

Nothing in this world is any different.

So, who can actually provide this simplest form of companionship?

Nobody can do it!

That's why everyone is crying!

Everyone is grieving!

Let us share this quietly.

This rare moment of honesty

It was just a silent conversation.

Everyone felt happy and not alone!

"I'll accompany you through the journey, sharing our experiences and finding the answers... until the story is finished!"

Meng Xiaoxuan and Xu Yuan put down the microphone.

Meng Xiaoxuan was already in tears.

She stared intently at Xu Yuan, wanting to tell him, "Dad, none of this is your fault. All of this is in the past."

But she can't.

She is not qualified.

Because she only occupies half of her father's heart.

The other half belongs to another person.

Thank you everyone.

Xu Yuan appeared calm and composed. However, Meng Xiaoxuan noticed his trembling fingertips as he left.

"Xiaoxuan, Xiaoxuan!"

"Xu Yuan, Xu Yuan!"

A warm cheer erupted from the audience.

This was the most exciting and explosive atmosphere we've ever witnessed.

Even with a superstar performing, it still paled in comparison.

"The younger generation is truly formidable! The music scene in mainland China has indeed risen!" Andy Lau smiled, regardless of whether it's mainland China, Hong Kong, or Taiwan, they are all part of the Chinese music scene, and the common problem in the Chinese music scene is the lack of successors.

But now, the mainland seems to be recovering ahead of schedule, which is a good thing from a broader perspective.

"But I think this song would sound really good if the doctor sang it, it's like his style! Who wrote this song?" Andy Lau asked.

Deng Ziqi handed the program to Andy Lau.

"Accompanying you through the long years... Yan Zhenqing? Is that the Yan Zhenqing who's been so popular lately? She's really amazing. Her lyric writing skills are on par with some of Hong Kong's top seniors."

Andy Lau praised the song and the performance highly.

Winning or losing was never something he cared about.

Besides, Deng Ziqi's performance was not bad either. Even though she was overshadowed by Meng Xiaoxuan, it wouldn't be a problem for her to enter the final singing competition.

Andy Lau's mission is basically complete.

However, for Deng Ziqi personally, she might... be pushed down by Meng Xiaoxuan again just when she was about to reach the top!

This is really demoralizing.

It feels like, in some mysterious way, that Meng Xiaoxuan is Deng Ziqi's lifelong enemy, and her destined nemesis.

From a metaphysical perspective, if you encounter such a person and suffer repeated defeats, your own luck will be devoured by the other party.

From a practical point of view

Deng Ziqi suffered repeated defeats, and many of her fans were won over by Meng Xiaoxuan, thus becoming Meng Xiaoxuan's fans. Even those who didn't join Meng Xiaoxuan's fanbase wouldn't continue to support Deng Ziqi.

An idol who repeatedly fails doesn't deserve to have fans.

"Meng Xiaoxuan, the Queen of Singers, is mine! She must be mine!" Deng Ziqi murmured softly.

Tonight, she has no way out!