You're about to retire from the entertainment industry, yet your concerts are still so popular?

"Brother Chen, I've found that the harder I try to control my singing, the more my voice cracks... This song is really hard to sing, Brother Chen." Xu Hao said, quite frustrated.

Cao Baolong, however, grabbed him and repeatedly gave him a thumbs up:

"I think this song should be sung like this; it truly captures the spirit of facing uncertainty about the future without giving up!"

"Is that so, Brother Chen?" Xu Hao was very excited when he heard this.

He hadn't felt this way of singing freely in many years!

Even after leaving the soundproof room, he was still immersed in that unforgettable feeling.

This song, which doesn't focus much on vocal technique and is sung with a lot of screaming, was a song he really enjoyed singing!

From a personal perspective, he even understood why Ye Chen insisted on changing the songs at his concert!

Of course, from a business perspective... that's another story.

"Thank you for your hard work, Brother Xu."

"Do we need to thank me?" Xu Hao patted his chest, beaming. "I really enjoyed singing this! It's just... I feel like I didn't get to sing enough!"

"Haven't sung enough?" Ye Chen's lips curled up. "There's another song, 'Proud Youth,' you can sing it too."

Having finally fulfilled his musical dream, Xu Hao grinned broadly, "Great! Thank you, Brother Chen! I'm going to sing my fill today!"

"Do we need to thank you?"

Before Ye Chen could finish speaking, his assistant rushed over, panting, "Boss, all the vocal coaches you requested have arrived."

As she breathed heavily, her imposing chest rose and fell, and the pressure on her white shirt buttons grew ever stronger.

"Is everyone here?" Ye Chen turned around and looked.

Sure enough, behind the assistant was the children's choir that had recorded "A Young China's Manifesto" last time.

There were also Du Yeqiu, Yu Menglong, Wang Xinlin, and an elderly singing group led by Li Shuyuan.

Their breathing was unsteady; it was obvious they had all been sprinting on their way here.

"Alright, teachers, please take a moment to catch your breath, have a cup of tea to soothe your throats, and get some rest."

Ye Chen handed a cup of tea to the choir in each hand.

Upon seeing this, the assistant and several "family members" including Wang Xinlin quickly took the tea from Ye Chen's hands and handed it to Li Shuyuan and the others one by one.

"Old Cao, what are you doing serving tea? While they're resting, come and record this for me!" Ye Chen grabbed Cao Baolong, who was about to step forward to help.

"Okay, okay! Which song will we record for the mountain city station today?" Cao Baolong nodded repeatedly.

He was thrilled to hear that Ye Chen was going to record a song.

Over the past three days, there has been a great deal of online discussion about Ye Chen's concert, with rave reviews!

He was also very curious about why Ye Chen's songs had such an unprecedentedly huge influence!

Until last night, he saw the fan-made version of "Floating Light" at his daughter's place and was immediately amazed!

Then this morning, he was the first one to enter the company.

Just to find the live photographer to watch the playback!

Upon seeing this, tears welled up in his eyes, soaking his breakfast as a photographer...

This caused him to owe his colleague a meal!

But precisely because of this, his admiration for Ye Chen rose several levels!

These incredibly catchy revolutionary songs are so popular and influential that they could definitely be included in textbooks!

"Record the mountain city station?" Ye Chen was slightly taken aback, then realized, "No, let's record the new song 'My Future Is Not a Dream' first."

"Then...? When will the song for the mountain city station be recorded?" Xu Hao asked curiously. "Your fans are going crazy, they're all waiting and urging for it to be released."

"We're too busy for the time being, so we'll just release the live versions of the songs from the mountain city station online."

After speaking, Ye Chen walked into the recording studio, put on his headphones, and stood in front of the microphone.

Old Cao quickly put on a listening device to assist with the recording, and then the melody of "My Future Is Not a Dream" began to play.

The choir, which had just sat down, gradually quieted down.

At the same time, Ye Chen's clear, bright, and pure voice rang out.

The singer's voice is youthful, passionate, romantic, and innocent, brimming with enthusiasm for life.

"Are you bowing your head like I am in the sun?"

"Working hard silently while sweating."

"Are you like me, even when you've experienced indifference?"

"Never give up the life you want"

"...

"Are you as lost and confused as I once was, wandering aimlessly at the crossroads time and time again?"

The composition is simple and unadorned, without any random or mismatched instruments, yet the combination is very harmonious.

As Ye Chen sang, a feeling of warmth slowly flowed out.

"No wonder he comes from a theatrical background, Ye Chen's basic skills are really solid!" Cao Baolong said with envy for Ye Chen's voice.

Inside the recording studio, even professional singers were stunned when they heard this melody and lyrics!

Even if they are over fifty years old, even if they are professional singers, who among them isn't working hard and gritting their teeth to earn money?!

Whether for the sake of family or for oneself, one will inevitably face setbacks and neglect at work.

But they often grit their teeth and silently endure it alone.

Because this is the life that the vast majority of people have to face.

Just a few lines of lyrics were enough to make them feel the same way!

"Double negative? These lyrics are perfectly balanced and deeply resonate with listeners!"

"This is just the beginning, like a story about our lives."

"Ye Chen is such a talented singer! People online are saying he only sings cheesy pop songs?"

At this point, the song's emotion builds.

Ye Chen's singing voice became more powerful and clear, and his voice became more energetic and inspiring!

"I know my future is not a dream!"

I live every minute to the fullest!

My future is not a dream!

My heart beats with hope!

My future is not a dream!

I live every minute to the fullest!

My future is not a dream!

My heart beats with hope!

"Moving with hope~"

The chorus has a light and catchy melody, and Ye Chen's voice is full of youthful energy, making the song full of positive energy.

At this moment, everyone in the recording studio had tears in their eyes.

"Ye Chen's song is really relevant to students! It can inspire children to study!"

"Ye Chen's song is a breath of fresh air for me. It makes me want to sway and shout along. It's completely different from those negative and decadent love songs in the music scene."

"This song brought tears to my eyes. I even want to use it as a starting point to challenge for a first-class vocalist certification!"

"Indeed, this song is quite inspiring! It feels like it's reminiscent of my younger self, full of fighting spirit."

Li Shuyuan's eyes were red: Ah! Isn't this a reflection of my life?

She recalled her own experiences, which were as arduous as described in the lyrics.

Life shattered, lost and bewildered, wandering the crossroads...

But they haven't forgotten their promises and are still working hard!

Without extensive connections or a strong family background.

But she has gradually transformed herself into the national-level singer she is today.

Looking back, who but myself knows the hardships we went through!

The song slowly came to an end.

"Yu Menglong and Du Yeqiu will sing 'Youth,' and the choir teachers will sing 'A Road of Blossoms.' Who wants to go first?" Ye Chen asked as the recording ended.