"Seems like Li Chenchuan has finally met his match! I heard Qian Anyu is from the same place as him, right?"
"Indeed, a formidable opponent! I didn't expect Qian Anyu to perform so well this time."
Indeed, Qian Anyu's song resonated with many people.
Qian Anyu's song is called "Noon Sunshine," a very cheerful tune. Everyone could hear the resilient emotions conveyed through his voice.
At this moment, Qian Anyu was drenched in sweat. He felt that to deal with Li Chenchuan and to secure his chance of advancing, he had used all his strength. But effort often brings fulfillment, and Qian Anyu could feel everyone's appreciation for the song, gradually filling his heart with confidence to defeat Li Chenchuan.
With his confidence growing, Qian Anyu slowly straightened his posture, glanced at Li Chenchuan from a distance, trying to find a serious expression on his face, but he was somewhat disappointed. Li Chenchuan remained as calm as ever.
Even when the camera was pushed in front of him, Li Chenchuan remained calm.
"Damn!" Qian Anyu couldn't help but curse in his heart. He didn't know if Li Chenchuan was just very good at pretending or truly full of confidence.
Of course, what he hoped most was that Li Chenchuan was just very good at pretending...
While Qian Anyu was filled with resentment, everyone was eagerly waiting for Li Chenchuan to make his move. The other two contestants had already walked onto the stage and started singing their songs... A few minutes later, their performances were over. Unfortunately, these two had been completely overshadowed by Qian Anyu's "Noon Sunshine." One scored 7.41 points, and the other 7.52 points, leaving no chance for them to compete with Li Chenchuan or Qian Anyu.
Now everyone knew that the focus of the competition in this group was on Li Chenchuan and Qian Anyu. Next, it was Li Chenchuan's turn to sing.
The previous "Gardenia in Bloom" had left many people in awe. No one knew what song he would bring this time.
The cameras were all focused on Li Chenchuan...
Everyone watching the show was waiting for his response to Qian Anyu.
Finally... it was his turn!
Li Chenchuan walked to the center of the stage, the lights shining on him. Li Chenchuan didn't come empty-handed but held a guitar. He sat down in the center of the stage, placed the guitar on his lap, and leaned into the microphone. After a brief moment, the thousands of audience members fell silent, so quiet that a pin could be heard dropping.
"Really looking forward to him bringing out a better song than Qian Anyu's!"
"I think it might be a bit difficult. Li Chenchuan has released too many songs recently, but he should have a chance to beat Qian Anyu today. After all, he has a 0.2-point bonus. He just needs to score over 8.14 points to surpass Qian Anyu."
"None of that matters! If his song isn't good, it will be hard to get 8.14 points. But if his song is great, he won't need the 0.2 points to beat Qian Anyu. Let's just wait and see. I have a feeling Li Chenchuan still has something good up his sleeve!"
"Believe in Li Chenchuan! I'm especially looking forward to him at a time like this!"
... Amidst the constant discussions, Li Chenchuan's guitar began to play, as clear as ever. Li Chenchuan was skilled at playing the guitar, not at the top level, but in this world, his familiarity with many things made his guitar playing top-notch.
"Listening to this guitar, it feels like there's something special!"
"The melody is as tender as always."
All the contestants on the stage were watching this scene, and the judges were also eagerly listening. Everyone loves music, and hearing Li Chenchuan's guitar made them feel that the song wouldn't be bad. Naturally, they paid more attention.
Ding dong ding dong.
The guitar sounded like clear, sweet water gently tapping on stones, rhythmic and beautiful.
Qian Anyu stared intently at Li Chenchuan, clenching his fists. He felt he had performed at his best. If this couldn't beat Li Chenchuan, he would lose all confidence. However, listening to Li Chenchuan's guitar, it seemed truly beautiful, making his heart feel restless.
The name of this song, "Those Flowers," revealed it was a melancholic tune, but the title was particularly literary. This was Li Chenchuan's forte—gentle melodies and clever, easy-to-understand lyrics that always touched people's hearts deeply.
However, this song felt different from "Gardenia in Bloom." It was lighter and more delicate.
Soon, the first verse, accompanied by Li Chenchuan's voice and guitar, slowly filled everyone's ears.
"That laughter reminds me of my flowers... blooming quietly in every corner of my life. I once thought I would always be by her side, but today we have parted, lost in the vast sea of people..."
Silence!
The scene became even more silent!
Everyone held their breath, as Li Chenchuan's voice was so light, perfectly reaching everyone's ears, yet so soft it seemed like a whisper, as if he were murmuring...
The audience feared that their breathing might extinguish the song...
But this voice, so clearly, was touching their hearts, gently tugging at their tear ducts.
Like Li Chenchuan's other melancholic songs, it was warm and fragrant.
It was as if a bunch of flowers had bloomed, their fragrance drifting far, entering their noses and making them calm and pure.
This whisper-like voice made everyone feel their bones lighten, yet they were living in a season of sorrow, leaves slowly falling, flowers blooming here and there, quietly outside their sight.
"Beautiful... so beautiful!"
"Great lyrics!"
"How many more great songs does Li Chenchuan have?"
... Online, the discussions finally began.
Qian Anyu's face, which had been overly excited, now seemed drained of energy, with a hint of redness. His eyes showed admiration, disbelief, helplessness, and disappointment!
As soon as Li Chenchuan started singing this song, he felt he had already lost.
We now live in the vast sea of people... in each other's distant worlds. This is the reality, whether it's old friends or former lovers, it's all the same...
Real and melancholic, yet truly the reality.
"They must be old now
Where are they now
We have each gone our separate ways
La la la la la la la la, thinking of her
La la la la la la la la, is she still blooming
La la la la la la la la, go...
They have been blown away by the wind
Scattered to the ends of the earth..."
The whisper-like voice stirred everyone's hearts. Some, thinking of their first love, were moved to tears by the gentle, slow "la la la la" melody...