Actor: Thank you.

What is the best art?

Works that can touch the human soul.

Whether it's movies, music, or paintings.

Although Schindler's List was produced by the Old Jewish group and has political overtones, playing the victim to gain power, it still manages to move audiences and touch the kind and tender side of people's hearts through its excellent storytelling.

Van Gogh's "Starry Night" and "Sunflowers" are paintings that, with extremely loose and free brushstrokes and minimal techniques, deliver a work of art that can be called "true art".

Although these masterpieces have become collectibles for speculators and the wealthy, and even tools for money laundering.

However, its artistic status remains undeniable.

There's an unwritten rule in the art world: whether you can appreciate the excellence of Van Gogh's works reflects whether you have artistic talent.

Because other painters, more or less, show off their skills.

But Van Gogh didn't; his works are the purest form of painting.

From his heart to the tip of his pen, there was no distraction in his mind.

The same goes for music.

Even if you haven't seen "The Smiling, Proud Wanderer," you can still feel the boundless heroism in Wong Jim's "A Laughter in the Vast Sea."

Lowell Lo's "A Lifetime of Love" is a success, even though "A Chinese Odyssey" was a huge failure back then.

But when you combine this ending theme with the image of the Monkey King looking like a dog at the end, does it also remind you of the emotions you once missed or destroyed by your own hands?

Therefore, whether it's "Schindler's List," "Sunflowers," or "A Lifetime of Love," what's needed is empathy, and what's feared is also empathy.

Now, Liu Qianqian called him, her voice both solemn and cheerful, and she confidently stated that she would take on the job of singing the theme song for the TV series.

Zhang Yuan felt that he hadn't heard her voice so lively in a while.

This is the first time since I went to the Huayi Annual Meeting.

"Very good, let's get ready to record."

"Thank you," Little Dragon Girl sincerely expressed her gratitude.

"You are welcome."

"Once it's finished recording, I'll definitely let you listen to the tape first."

"Then you'd better sing well, otherwise I'll find fault," Zhang Yuan replied with a smile.

"Okay, I'll try my best." Sisi replied with a smile, "I appreciate your kindness."

Actually, she put the job aside for a long time after receiving it.

She received the original song and lyrics from Zhang Yuan a week or two ago, but she just couldn't muster any interest in working on it.

It seems like everyone has moments like this.

I feel weak all over, lack energy, feel dizzy, have no appetite, and can't sleep well.

I just can't muster any motivation, especially when it comes to work.

As soon as I sit down at my desk, I have to pick up my phone within three minutes of starting work.

I didn't have any particular purpose, I just browsed around randomly, and before I knew it, half a day had passed.

If there is nothing wrong with your body, then it is very likely that you are in a state of mild depression.

How can this problem be alleviated for most office workers?

There is a recipe.

However, old recipes are generally not passed on to outsiders.

A dozen or so skewers, with plenty of chili and cumin.

Several cases of beer must be chilled.

After several hot pot meals, you need to pair them with a sugary soda.

A little milk tea, you can choose a low-sugar one to fool yourself.

This is a way for most people to relieve stress and regulate their mindset.

A small number of people use romantic relationships to release stress and desires through physical intimacy.

Many celebrities use this method because most artists don't like to overeat.

This is called "food and sex are human nature," and the most common ways to relieve stress are nothing more than food and sex.

However, this only applies when the pressure is not too great.

Why do so many celebrities end up using weeds and heroin?
The pressure is huge!

Of course, doing so for any reason is a crime, and there are no excuses.

But from a historical perspective, who was the earliest artist?

There are different interpretations around the world, but most refer to professions such as priests, wizards, witch doctors, and shamans.

In ancient times, these people would take hallucinogenic herbs in order to get closer to the gods they believed in.

Shennong, the legendary figure who lived 4000 years ago, had already discovered hemp leaves and their uses.

But Liu Qianqian is a relatively restrained person in all aspects.

In addition, the pressure she is facing now is far beyond what ordinary people can imagine. Food and sex cannot solve the problem, let alone smoking marijuana.

Therefore, given the unfavorable external environment, she even had the rare thought of temporarily retiring.

Like Tang Wei, after being blacklisted, he chose to temporarily withdraw from the entertainment industry and go abroad to study.

After encountering the current situation, Sisi is also considering studying abroad to broaden her horizons and, incidentally, to get a high-level degree before returning.

When she released an album with Sony, Mr. Chen and the company arranged an opportunity for her to study abroad at the Stanford University School of Music.

Now, my family has contacted someone and recommended a plan for me to study acting at Yale.

Because she is an American citizen, it is relatively easier for her to attend North American universities like Stanford and Yale.

She already has a very impressive resume, and if her family gets someone to write her a few letters of recommendation, it shouldn't be a problem.

Of course, the best solution is to resolve the issue with Hua Yi without having to go overseas to avoid trouble.

However, Mr. Chen is currently in a precarious situation himself.

Due to the financial crisis, his personal assets have shrunk significantly, and he is no longer as successful as he was in his early years.

The major banks and corporations behind them are also tightening their lending, making it difficult for them to offer sufficiently attractive incentives.

He overestimated himself and underestimated Huayi's ruthlessness.

How can a popular female artist be in a good mood when she is forced to leave the entertainment industry and go to another place to avoid the storm?
Although she had experienced cyberbullying several times before, this time she was still very upset.

I don't dare to turn on my computer or go online, for fear of seeing wave after wave of scandals.

In addition, despite a smooth career since her debut, she is now being rejected repeatedly due to Hua Yi's attacks.

This disparity also made her extremely uncomfortable.

It's understandable that she doesn't want to work or even show her face, fearing she'll receive more negative emotions as a result.

After reading the complete works of Yu Hua recommended by Zhang Yuan, she took two more days to recover.

The fact that she could recover in two days after reading Yu Hua's book shows that she has a strong heart.

That's when she remembered the task Zhang Yuan had given her.

Zhang Yuan never urged him.

Wang Yuan did call him to ask how the theme song preparation was going.

After all, he said he would take care of everything, and he even bought the copyrights to Amber Kuo's songs early on.

Zhang Yuan kept telling him not to worry, that he had plans.

He was waiting for Liu Qianqian to listen to the song he gave her.

He bought this song more than half a year ago, just for today.

Because he had foreseen the situation that was now happening to Xiaolongnu.

He believed the other party would understand what he meant.

When Liu Qianqian opened her email on her computer, she finally put the files she should have downloaded long ago into her music player.

Soon, a clear, cheerful melody began to play from the computer speakers.

She swept her long hair behind her back, revealing a pair of small ears with delicate earlobes, and listened carefully.

"Take off your shoes and dance."

"Walking barefoot in space..."

Guo Caijie's voice is very distinctive, with a bright and high-pitched tone that is slightly nasal.

At first listen, it's just a decent pop song with a clear rhythm and rock influences.

The song "My Future" is of above-average quality and is a fairly standard album title track.

But there were too many experts back then!
If this were placed in a later era when the Chinese music scene was "depleted of inspiration," it might still be able to stand out.

It's much better than "You're so beautiful" or "So what, what can you do?"

While both express an attitude, this song is positive and uplifting, without any cynicism.

The fact that Amber Kuo didn't become famous through singing shows that her song didn't reach the level of a hit song for superstars.

However, nothing can be viewed in isolation.

Just like saying, "Leaving aside the facts, aren't you also wrong?", it's not objective or comprehensive.

The song's popularity is 70% due to the film.

Is "iPartment" a building?
No, that was an era… some die-hard fans would say.

Just like Power Station's "When".

The quality itself is good, but without the support of "My Fair Princess", it would never have become so popular!
Moreover, the lyrics of "Dang" are very important because they were specially written by Qiong Yao based on the plot of "Princess Pearl".

The same goes for "My Future Tense".

Zhang Yuan sent it to Xixi, emphasizing the words.

"I practiced flying angles against a blue background."

"Stay true to my attitude!"

After a slightly flat intro, the chorus seems to unleash a burst of energy, like a small universe exploding after taking a deep breath.

"I decide my own future."

"Dancing all day long and playing on the entire screen."

"The dream of uninterrupted power supply is accelerating rapidly."

"Running on the map I drew..."

What young people are into is attitude.

The world will treat you the way you treat it.

As Sisi listened, she frowned.

The song wasn't long, only a little over three minutes, the standard length of a pop song. "Who is this girl?" That was her first thought.

"Your voice is brighter and better than mine." That was her second reaction.

I'm starting to have some worries.

I glanced at the singer's name.

This girl named Guo Caijie has a better voice than me, and she sings very professionally.

I covered her song?

That's not appropriate.

Won't it be embarrassing?
She would never have had such thoughts under normal circumstances.

I will definitely stay true to myself and believe that my version is my own, without comparing myself to others.

But now, due to physiological depression, I'm starting to feel less confident.

But soon, her attention turned to the lyrics.

Maintain my attitude...

My future is my own to decide...

Her slightly furrowed brows gradually relaxed.

She seemed to understand something.

"I decide my own future."

“I fully commit to every single movement.”

"You, who never stop running, help me speed up."

"Running across our territory..."

As the song ended, the music gradually resumed and then abruptly stopped.

Little Dragon Girl sat steadily in the chair, paused for a moment, and then pressed the play button again.

The music starts again, and the upbeat drumbeats reappear.

When she listened to it a second time, she let go of her professional obsession with timbre, melody, and other aspects.

Open your heart, open yourself up, and feel with your soul.

The best art is the kind that resonates with people.

Just like Van Gogh's "Starry Night".

There's no need to analyze his brushstrokes, style, or artistic conception.

Just watch quietly and feel it.

Just as Su Shi said that Foyin was like a pile of cow dung, Foyin said that Su Shi was like a Buddha.

Observe others, and you will see yourself!
The world as you see it is the world as you see it.

This is the great wisdom of Buddhism.

Of course, Foyin had even greater wisdom.

For example, when Su Shi visited a temple with him, he pointed to a pair of Vajra statues and asked, "Which Buddha is more important?"

Foyin replied, "The one with the bigger fist."

Even among gods and Buddhas, whoever has the bigger fist gets to call the shots.

Now, Hua Yi has the bigger fist, so he has the final say.

But everyone has the right to control their own destiny.

Just like the unspoken rules of the entertainment industry, you can either reject them or become deeply involved; it all stems from your own choice.

Now, Sisi sees herself in this song.

Especially the lyric that was turned into the song title and repeatedly recited at the end of the song.

"My future is my own to decide."

"My future is my own to decide."

"My future is my own to decide..."

Yes, I should be in charge of my own future!
Don't let temporary setbacks make you depressed and give up on the career you love.

"Is he using this song to encourage me?" she whispered as she listened.

At this moment, she was already nodding gently to the rhythm of the song.

She chuckled softly on the third time.

I realized that many people have been giving her philosophical advice lately, and her mother often comforts her.

But Zhang Yuan's way of "comforting" people is unique... If recommending Yu Hua's books to her can be considered comforting, then...

It always surprises people.

He's always been so fun and interesting.

On the fourth time, she was somewhat moved.

She felt incredibly lucky to have someone there for her during her lowest point.

On the fifth time, she stood up from the chair, took a large doll from the bed, and twirled it happily in the center of the room.

The hem of her nightgown swayed with her body, like a flower bud that had struggled for a long time finally blooming.

On the fifth time, she covered her mouth and burst into laughter.

Because she realized that the way she had just spun around in the room was exactly the same as the lyrics of the song.

"Take off your shoes and dance."

"Walking barefoot in space..."

On the sixth listen, she felt that the song was tailor-made for her.

The character portrayed in the song is myself.

Actually, she wasn't the only one singing; she was singing for all young people.

Singing, acting, dancing...

Just leave your troubles aside.

She seemed to have regained her former vitality.

She was jumping around in the room. Liu Xiaoli heard the noise and came to the door to take a look.

I was very surprised that my daughter's mood, which had been low recently, suddenly improved.

"That kid must have pulled some tricks again."

Aunt Liu always guessed correctly.

She listened to it more than ten times before pressing the pause button in her room.

She remembered that Zhang Yuan had asked her to sing the theme song of "Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf" before.

To this day, he receives a considerable amount of royalties every year.

She doesn't know if this song will become popular after she sings it.

But back then, she didn't expect that animated film theme songs would become so popular!

Moreover, she doesn't care whether she becomes popular or not; she just wants to sing.

Oh no, it's not just singing.

Instead, I wanted to shout!
She poured all her emotions into the song, especially into the words "My future is in my own hands."

So she called.

"I'm glad you like it," Zhang Yuan replied.

"I really like it." She asked with a smile, "Is this a gift from you?"

"This is work."

"Hmph!" she hummed with a hint of amusement.

At the same time, I remembered the lyrics of this song.

"I laughed and you're still acting cool..."

"Speaking of which, you and this song have some connection."

The original singer, Amber Kuo, is known by her English name.

Your English name is Crystal.

"You are both gems."

Amber is amber, and crystal is crystal.

As for which type of stone is more valuable?

Zhang Yuan only knew that the amber from Teacher Yu's house was the most valuable because it contained a giraffe.

"Yes, that's right!" Little Dragon Girl nodded vigorously.

It seems this is a letter from God to me.

Zhang Yuan was the messenger.

Seeing that she truly believed him, Zhang Yuan knew that his goal had been achieved.

The power of belief, the power of faith.

Because seeking help from oneself is worse than seeking help from Buddha.

She just needs to believe that she can control her own future, and everything will be alright.

"Only you can break through the darkness."

"But you can light my way forward."

“Perhaps what’s being illuminated isn’t just your path ahead,” Zhang Yuan replied thoughtfully.

"We look forward to hearing from you."

"No problem, I'll try my best." Sisi's tone softened even more: "I miss you a little."

"Me too."

Putting down his phone, Zhang Yuan looked at the ceiling, which had been pale but had become cozy thanks to the warm yellow light emanating from the chandelier.

"For her, it's a song."

"It is a good medicine."

"It's a gift."

"But for me," Zhang Yuan said, his warm expression from the phone call fading, his expression turning serious, a hint of murderous intent creeping into his eyes.

"To me, this is also a challenge to Hua Yi!" (End of Chapter)