Respawn Entertainment: Days of Glory

Chapter 907 They Finally Became a Couple

“Sometimes you wonder if this fight is worthwhile.
Sometimes you don't know if it's worth fighting.

The precious moments are all lost in the tide, yea.
The precious time has all vanished like smoke, yes.
They're swept away and nothing is what is seems,

They're gone, everything has changed.

the feeling of belonging to your dreams.
Only by returning to our dreams…

Guo Sichu not only fully immersed herself in the moment mentally, but also made no attempt to conceal the "danger" signals she was sending to Bian Lang through her body language.

If Guo Sichu had any die-hard fans, they would definitely say to beat that guitar-wielding backup dancer to death if they saw this scene.

The backup dancer carrying the guitar didn't move an inch, just stood there smiling and watching Guo Sichu.

In his past life, Bian Lang treated relationships like a game, never thinking about finding a real partner. In this life, whether it's Dong Youbian in the past or Guo Sichu now, he's thinking about long-term commitment.

Dong Youbian has moved on from that. After singing "I'm Forgetting You" today, he has already dropped the word "I'm" from his rendition.

As for Guo Sichu, just as Chen Shuting said, the two had known each other for quite some time. Ever since they met at the Hundred Flowers Pavilion and had a drink together, Bian Lang had developed feelings for her. However, he didn't think much of it at the time, and later, when he met Dong Youbian, with whom he had a closer relationship, those feelings were gradually forgotten.

Looking back now, what happened during the time of "Bell and Drum Tower" was not something that a song could earn in exchange for the personal accompaniment of a diva.

Later, when Guo Sichu joined Rolling Stone Records, and now she travels a long way to come and save the day without hesitation, it's hard to believe that Bian Lang did it purely for work.

As for Bian Lang himself, Guo Sichu, a more mature apple than Dong You and Bian Cheng, was naturally more tempting. Neither of them were young people who talked about pure love all the time, and they didn't need to be ashamed to express some of their thoughts and desires.

Of course, there's no need to hesitate or look back!

Neither of them are people who make a living by exploiting their fans. As long as their lives are not disturbed too much, there is no need to be secretive like in a secret relationship.

"Listen to your heart when he's calling for you.
Listen to your heart when he calls you.

Listen to your heart there's nothing else you can do.
Listen to your heart, even if you are powerless to help.

I don't know where you're going and I don't know why,

I don't know where you're going, nor do I know your reasons.
but listen to your heart before you tell him goodbye.
But please listen to your heart before you break up with him…

The moment Guo Sichu finished singing that line, Bian Lang, who was prepared, took two steps forward, his eyes still fixed on Guo Sichu, but his hands continued to play the piano. He directly followed the rhythm of Strauss's side and played a solo that was completely opposite to the rhythm of Dili's side!

It was an impromptu solo that was practically a piano duel, and Dili was my favorite. But Bian Lang could improvise, while he couldn't... This was the premiere, so he had to perform according to the score, giving the music fans an initial, complete impression of the song so that there would be a foundation for how to modify or improvise later.

As for Bian Lang making changes on the spot? Well, he wrote the song himself, so who can say anything if he wants to change it? Besides, there's the atmosphere at the moment; Guo Sichu seemed genuinely moved. Under these circumstances, Dili could only suppress his impulse and play the song exactly as it was on sheet music.

In any case, the only ones who can steal the spotlight in this song are Bian Lang and Guo Sichu.

Seeing the two people on stage with their eyes locked in a close-up shot, the Chinese music fans below the stage, especially Guo Sichu's Chu Jun fans, screamed excitedly.

The diva's public declaration of love was met with a positive response; who the hell could resist such an interaction!
"What am I seeing? Is this trying to blind my eyes?"

"Sigh! After being single for so many years, Empress Chu has finally found someone. Although it's not me, it's much better than those young puppies!"

"Yeah, looking at those two on stage, I even want to fall in love. Let's lock them up! Let's get married right now..."

If music fans reacted this way, then the media's reaction was even more intense:

"Uh...is this really something I can watch for less than 200 euros? It's absolutely amazing! If this were in China, it would be on the headlines for a whole week!"

"It doesn't even need to be in China. I reckon it's already on the front page. Don't you think about who Guo Sichu's agent is? It's Liang Kuan! You might only encounter this kind of explosive event once in your life. If they don't hype it up now, when will they?"

"How dare they be so high-profile? Aren't they afraid of losing fans?"

"What's wrong with that? They're both talented, and neither of them is married. Why should they hide it? Besides, they're not the kind of second or third-tier celebrities who need to create scandals to boost their popularity. It's much better to be open and honest like this!"

"Wow! After we go back this time, I bet half the dogs in the country will be heading to Kunming to stake out the city, right?"

Bian Lang's impromptu performance was entirely spontaneous, like a series of climaxes during sex, driven by the rhythm!

Since this scene wasn't included in the rehearsals, Guo Sichu's surprise and delight were no less than anyone else's.

She had several relationships before, and without exception, the men were always the ones who took the initiative. But she was also someone who dared to love and hate and was willing to give her all. Although she wasn't exactly deceived, she ultimately ended up suffering some losses.

But this time, it seems that she took the initiative, because she felt that someone like Bian Lang, who could help her rediscover the excitement she had when she debuted, is probably unique in the current Chinese music scene!

And most importantly, her looks are absolutely stunning...

Although he may not be quite on par with those in the film industry who can be compared to the original Earth-based Ah Zu, Xiao Jin, and Teacher Chen, those people have unparalleled talent in music!
Bian Lang's talent is unparalleled, even within the music industry. No one dares to easily compare him to anyone else. Especially this year, with his consistent output of high-quality hit songs, he has reached a level that other musicians may never be able to match in their entire lives.

Just then, Guo Sichu gazed intently at Bian Lang, raised the microphone in her hand, and began to respond to Bian Lang's thrilling solo performance in her G4 voice:

“And there are voices that want to be heard.
The voice of the soul yearns to be heard.
So much to mention but you can't find the words.
But if you talk too much, you'll feel overwhelmed.

The scent of magic, the beauty that's been when love was wilder than the wind
A magical aura, so beautiful when love is wilder than a hurricane.

Listen to your heart when he's calling for you.
Listen to your heart when he calls to you; there's nothing else you can do.
Listen to your heart, even if you are powerless to help.

I don't know where you're going and I don't know why,

I don't know where you're going, nor do I know your reasons.
but listen to your heart before you tell him goodbye.
But please listen to your heart before you break up with him…

Guo Sichu's vocals and Bian Lang's guitar playing were like a pair of dragons and phoenixes spiraling upwards along the melody of this song. While neither gave way to the other, they also complemented each other, much to the delight of the audience!

In Jiuli's words at this moment: "This song isn't that rock, but it sounds great no matter how you listen to it. I feel like this will be another classic among classics!"

This is no exaggeration. Roxette was originally released in Sweden and was written by Per Gessle in collaboration with former Gyllene Tider guitarist Mats "MP" Persson. It was one of Roxette's most successful singles of 1989 after "The Look," reaching number one in both the United States and Canada.

In 1989, Roxette released the single "The Look" in the United States, which soared to number one on the charts and also reached number one in 24 other countries. In October of the same year, Roxette won her second number one spot in the United States with "Listen To Your Heart" and embarked on a tour in Europe.

Unfortunately, Roxette, who won numerous awards in her music career and had four singles reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100, has become a legend with the passing of her lead singer.

Marie Fredriksson's courageous fight against cancer and her strong will are admirable, but it also breaks the hearts of her fans for the immense suffering she endured. After seeing the news of her passing on Weibo, Bian Lang posted a message specifically for her: "From today onwards, the pain will no longer torment you. Rest in peace, Marie Fredriksson..."

With a chart-topping single from Earth and the added power of Rock Records, featuring pop diva Guo Sichu, it would be hard for this song to flop on Earth.

The only opponent we need to worry about is Bian Lang himself!

Evelyn was already thinking about how to have a good talk with Rolling Stones and Guo Sichu to try and get the studio version of the song recorded during the tour. Based on her understanding of the Western music market, if the song didn't make a splash on Billboard, then all the work she, Evelyn's manager, had done over the years would have been for nothing.

It's hard to say whether Rolling Stones' other more authentic rock songs are suitable for the current music market, but this pop-rock song is perfect for today's music scene!

Although the quality and quantity of new works in the global music scene are declining compared to the late 20th and early 21st centuries.

The situation is somewhat better in Europe and America, but it's particularly severe in the Chinese music scene. However, in the Western music scene on Earth, there are still new generation top-tier singer-songwriters like Taylor Swift.

If the Rolling Stones didn't go on tour in the US, even a song like "Comfortably Numb" would be risky for Evelyn, but she had absolute confidence in this song!
As for Chen Manman, although she had accepted the fact that Guo Sichu was more suitable for Bianlang than Dong Youbian, she would still make comparisons in her mind: "What would it be like if Youbian sang this song?"

Thinking this through, she quickly shook her head, realizing there was no need to even consider it. Since Guo Sichu sang it, none of the top female singers in China today could surpass that version.

That's undeniable; even the Queen Mother of the West couldn't change that. Therefore, Dong Youbian really put himself in a rather embarrassing situation this time!
Chen Manman was only thinking about the child and didn't consider whether Chu Jun would clash with Dong Da's fans after the matter escalated. Comparing the two of them is a given; once the idol filter is removed, it's obvious who is stronger and who is weaker.

and so……

"Listen to your heart when he's calling for you.
Listen to your heart when he calls you.

Listen to your heart there's nothing else you can do.
Listen to your heart, even if you are powerless to help.

I don't know where you're going and I don't know why,

I don't know where you're going, nor do I know your reasons.
but listen to your heart before you tell him goodbye.
But please listen to your heart before you break up with him…

Everyone thought Bian Lang would sing a duet with Guo Sichu on the last line. But all they saw was Bian Lang's lips moving; they didn't hear a single note of singing!
Then Guo Sichu stuck the microphone on the mic stand, took two steps forward, and bumped right into Bian Lang's open arms.

As the outro played, the chorus of "Listen to your heart there" continued on repeat, while the two lead singers on stage seemed to have entered a world of their own...

"Is this really something we can see for less than 200 euros?"

"This is Guo Sichu? I'm not surprised by Bian Lang! But how could Empress Chu be so proactive!"

"Wow! That was so satisfying to watch! Those two are really..."

"This wouldn't be strange abroad, but these two are from the Chinese entertainment industry. What happened to their reserved nature? What happened to their promise not to show affection in public?"

"That's when it occurred to me, these two used to joke around but never seemed to be serious, so why did they suddenly..."

Music fans couldn't understand it, but the Rolling Stones and other record labels were all happy to see it happen.

When Dong Youbian was around, people didn't particularly like him, but they didn't dislike him either. However, after Dong Youbian flew to Europe without even saying goodbye, everyone completely lost their goodwill towards him.

But Guo Sichu is different. When Rolling Stone is in trouble, she really dares to step up, and she has the absolute ability to help Rolling Stone and Bian Lang.

This is what Dong Youbian lacks. Perhaps Dong Youbian feels that his ability is not enough, but in fact, sometimes what people can see is not just ability, but also initiative and willingness!
To outsiders, Guo Sichu's visit to China this time may seem like nothing special; it might just be a beautiful, unexpected, spontaneous act by the pop diva!
But those in the industry don't see it that way. Right now, Bian Lang and Rolling Stones are both in the eye of the storm in China. You could say they could go into hiding if they're not careful.

When Guo Sichu arrives at this time, the international brands she endorses are definitely already assessing the risks involved.

If losing endorsement money because of this is a minor issue, then what matters most to these men and women at the top of the entertainment industry is their status and influence, which is their greatest commercial value.

Although Guo Sichu is already wealthy, it's hard to accept that people would write lengthy posts saying she's lost her status and is no longer a pop diva because of this...

Moreover, once he establishes himself as the lead singer of the Rolling Stones, he may be completely excluded from some large-scale galas.

However, Guo Sichu didn't give it much thought. As soon as Liang Kuan pointed out the key point, she came. Even though Bian Lang's side hadn't made any progress, she didn't think anything would happen.

However, she ultimately won on the issue of Bian Lang. As for how the situation between Rolling Stone and Bian Lang will develop in China, Guo Sichu believes that with her connections and popularity accumulated over the years, she will have some influence on the decisions made by those in power!

But if not, she would face whatever the outcome with Bian Lang and shoulder it together!

(End of this chapter)