Very soon, it would be time for the new episode of "China's Good Music" to start.
Before the live broadcast of this episode officially began, Li Chencan and Li Yingsnow were on the phone.
"Everything is fine at home," Li Yingsnow said. "Everything is good... but Dad is working overtime today, and Mom is busy working. Sheâs finishing up her tasks and waiting to watch this episode of 'China's Good Music.'"
"What about you?" Li Chencan asked with a smile.
"I... I have to do my homework," Li Yingsnow said. "I wonât do anything else."
In fact, Li Yingsnow was also looking forward to this episode of "China's Good Music." Whenever she thought about her brother making a stunning performance and having so many fans and good songs, she couldnât help but feel excited.
Li Chencan didnât expose her but said, "How is Dadâs work going? Is it still going smoothly?"
Li Yingsnow paused for a moment before saying, "You know what heâs like. When he gets home, he wonât talk about anything. He just says everything is fine, everyone is nice to him, everything is good... But the other day, I heard him secretly making a call in the bathroom. Someone might have been scolding him. His tone was very submissive, and it made me feel very uncomfortable. He was afraid of being overheard and kept flushing the toilet..."
Li Chencan didnât need Li Yingsnow to describe it; he could already picture Li Chaoyongâs actions vividly in his mind.
He saw an almost elderly middle-aged man standing alone in the bathroom, hunched over, one hand leaning against the wall, as if afraid of trembling and losing balance. His face was forced into a smile, but deep in his eyes, there was a hard resolve. Listening to the accusations and questions on the phone, his heart ached, but the more uncomfortable he felt, the more humble his words became. Especially in his job, if he wanted to not be overshadowed by his son, he knew he had to endure and do these things.
When he came out of the bathroom, his face was calm again, without any trace of submissiveness or resolve, only calm... When people asked if his boss had said anything to him, he smiled indifferently, "He was praising me, nothing to worry about."
This vivid image made Li Chencanâs nose tingle involuntarilyââNo matter which world, youâre always like this, as if you can handle anything...â
"Um, donât be too mischievous, try to make him happy more often," Li Chencan said. "They say that daughters are their fathersâ lovers from a past life. Now itâs your turn to comfort him more."
"Of course, while youâre out having fun, I have to be filial at home," Li Yingsnow replied.
Li Chencan shook his head and hung up the phone.
After hanging up, Li Chencan felt a mix of emotions in his chest, a sense of something colliding inside him, making him feel both angry and depressed, yet also compelled to say something.
He should give his father something... even if he doesnât see it!
"Li Chencan! Li Chencan!"
Although it was a live broadcast captured by cameras, the waves of cheers for Li Chencan could still be heard through the live stream on the computer.
Seeing Li Chencan, who was at the center of the stage, bathed in the spotlight and radiating glory, Li Chaoyongâs heart swelled with emotion, his face filled with pride, as if he himself were standing on the stage.
Parents are often proud of their children, and this is no exception.
Although he couldnât be home to watch Li Chencanâs performance with Yang Yifang and Li Yingsnow, he had made a special effort to finish his work early and take some time to watch Li Chencanâs performance.
The detailed and vibrant images on the Huaxin computer vividly portrayed Li Chencanâs tall and well-proportioned figure, adding to Li Chaoyongâs sense of satisfaction and warmth.
The live scene was indescribablyçç.
This is what everyone saw... After Li Chencan announced that he would change his singing style, the ratings for this episode of "China's Good Music" soared to 5.01%, breaking the five-point mark! This left the producers of "China's Good Music" in utter shock.
They still remembered the lesson from the previous episode, where the ratings plummeted by 0.4 points after Li Chencanâs performance. They knew exactly who was responsible for this surge in ratings.
For a singer to bring such high ratings to a show is rare in the history of "China's Good Music," as the show relies on the collective performance of the singers. The variety shows and TV dramas in the empire are diverse, and the highest real-time ratings for other variety shows tonight were only 1.54%, showing just how incredible the ratings for "China's Good Music" were!
However, after this incredible surge, the ratings did fluctuate, rising and falling. It wasnât until Li Chencan took the stage that the ratings shot up to 5.12%, a significant increase! This was almost on par with the ratings during the finals in previous years.
Li Chencanâs charm was evident!
At this moment, everyone was eagerly waiting for the song Li Chencan had promised, which would mark a change in his style.
Li Chencan stood on the stage, and the host, who had not yet left, asked him, "Li Chencan, you previously said that this week you would bring us a song with a different style. What kind of song is it now?"
Li Chencan nodded, then looked at the camera, which was focused on him, and said after a moment of thought, "This song... itâs an inspirational song. Itâs different from 'Yan Hua Yi Leng' and 'Dong Feng Po.' I hope everyone can feel some positive energy from this song."
After a brief pause, he added, "At the same time, I want to dedicate this song to a very close family member. I hope that no matter what he encounters, he can see the vast sky and sea after the storm..."
"Sending it to a family member? Who is it?" Everyone wondered, but they now had a better idea of the type of song Li Chencan would perform, knowing it would indeed be different from "Yan Hua Yi Leng" and "Dong Feng Po."
In the cold office, Li Chaoyong, sitting in front of the computer, suddenly heard his sonâs words.
In that instant, a wave of emotion, like an electric current, swept through his body. His tear ducts were stimulated, and his nose tingled.
He knew who Li Chencan was referring to when he said he would dedicate the song to a very close family member...
On that dazzling stage, the lights illuminated, and the melody began to play...
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