Start with a pop song

Chapter 269 "Farewell"; A farewell concert? Come on, let's get hyped! "Boundless Oceans, Vast Skies," etc.
The Song Dynasty Water Museum is a place that people both love and hate.

What I love is that Dog Bro has finally learned to "respect" his benefactors.

Faced with strong demands, they knew to respond quickly.

Furthermore, the full lyrics of this farewell "song," which prompted numerous senior professors from Chinese literature departments to offer their comments, were provided.

Outside the long pavilion, beside the ancient road, there are green grass and sky.

The evening breeze caresses the willows, the flute's melody fades, and the setting sun shines beyond the mountains.

At the ends of the earth, my close friends are scattered. A pot of wine is all that remains of our joy, but tonight, my dreams of parting are cold.

Outside the long pavilion, beside the ancient road, there are green grass and sky.

When will you return, my friend? When you do, do not hesitate.

At the ends of the earth, my close friends are scattered and few remain. Life is short, and joyful gatherings are rare, while partings are frequent.

The lyrics, resembling ancient poems, possess an exquisite and breathtaking beauty.

What I hate is that this bastard wants to bring such a song to his rock concert in Hong Kong and have Mr. Yan from Linchuan Group sing it.
There's so much to complain about that I don't even know how to begin.

First of all, it was a rock-themed concert!

You're singing a farewell song like this?
Is that appropriate? Is that polite?

So you're just being willful and having fun, right?
Secondly, they had Yan Yu, the newly appointed president of Linchuan Group and a "non-professional singer" who had just become famous for "Hu Guangsheng," sing... Brother Gou, do you really not take billionaires seriously?!

Of course it doesn't matter.

And it's a good thing.

It could even be said that seeing the goddess in the red dress on stage again is everyone's dream.

I had given up on hoping for it.

I never thought my dream would actually come true.

The problem is that everyone is getting anxious while waiting, and Hong Kong is just too far away!

Not everyone can go there at any time.

And even if we went there, we wouldn't be able to buy tickets!

But what if I still want to watch it?
Concerts are all copyrighted.

Occasionally, a few clips might be uploaded to the "I Am a Star" show, which isn't a big problem, but if it's the whole show... then it's too difficult.

So countless people began to think of solutions.

Various kinds of antics.

They even called for audiovisual entertainment to be shown to them.

—Don't just stand there, we want to see the entire concert video, we want to watch the live concert!
I don't care, I just want to watch!
And watching the video, aren't you guys on good terms with the Faye Wong faction?

Let's get moving!
It has to be said that in this day and age, businesses and companies are really "indulging" these little devils.

The other side of the video quickly responded: they are actively communicating.

Audiovisual entertainment is also keeping up: We're coordinating!

Then rumors began to circulate that the two major short video platforms, Vision and Wowo Show, had both spent exorbitant sums to purchase the rights to this live stream!

The concert was organized by Fei Yang Music and hosted by a stadium in Hong Kong.

Of course, it's still up to Faiyang to decide.

Because we have good relationships with all three of them.

Ultimately, the only solution was through negotiation.

Despite frequent copyright disputes among the three parties, there are also many collaborations.

Actually, live-streaming a concert isn't necessarily a bad thing; just treat it like a variety show.

The reason why so few people do this is simply... because it's not cost-effective.

But this is Song Dao's "first" concert.

Having already tasted countless benefits from him, I, the audiovisual enthusiast, decided to go all out.

Let's just take a gamble.

It's just a few hundred million or tens of millions of dollars, right?
It's drizzling!

We must spoil our fans!
So, an agreement was finally reached with Fei Yang Le Zhang, with Audiovisual and Wowo Show handling the live broadcast.

—We are intertwined, so let's not steal each other's users.

The full video of the concert was purchased jointly by the three companies.

Copyright is naturally shared by all three parties.

This model is also the first of its kind in the history of the Xia Kingdom!
When the confirmation of the "four-party cooperation" was officially announced by several parties, it caused a sensation across the internet.

It's completely boiling over!
"That's amazing. I've never seen any celebrity concert have such a terrifying impact."

"I heard that this concert was organized by rock godfather Chen Ting and his group of old-timers..."

"Thank you Chen Ting, and thank you to this group of rock veterans!"

"No, are there really that many people who like rock music? Why are so many people cheering online?"

"There may not be that many people who like rock music, but there are definitely countless people who like Song Dao!"

Not to mention the internet in Xia Kingdom, even major forums abroad were flooded with news of Song Dao's upcoming concert!
The most enthusiastic are South Korea, Japan, and other South Asian countries deeply influenced by Chinese culture.

The fervor of their fans is many times stronger than that of those in Xia Country!
For example, Xiao Han, some people even created a special "petition" website.

I hope Song Joong-il can come and hold a concert there.

The number of supporters has exceeded 500,000!
It's been 28 years, how many people are left in this country with such a low birth rate...?

This influence even surprised the media on Xiao Han's side, who exclaimed: "Our young people are being too deeply influenced by the big dad next to them!"
The fervor in Japan was slightly less intense than in South Korea, but it was still incredibly intense.

There are already many agencies in both countries that specialize in organizing such transnational concerts and are actively communicating with Fairy Tale.

Furthermore, there are also a large number of Song Dao's die-hard fans overseas, who have bought plane tickets to fly to Hong Kong.

The extent to which Song Dao is well-known and influential in the Western world is somewhat difficult for many Chinese people to understand.

She only sang a few songs that made it onto the charts, so how come so many people like her?

The final answer came from the media there.

In short, it can be summed up in four words: dimensional reduction attack!
Song Dao first gained widespread recognition in the Western world because of his role in saving Zhao Zhao's concert.

His name was reported by many Western media outlets at the time.

He is hailed as a musical genius in no way inferior to Zhao Zhao.

Meanwhile, the song "In the Name of the Father," released at the same time, led Western media, who were at a loss for words to describe him, to give him the nickname "mysterious Eastern father."

Furthermore, learning about the Xia culture has become a global trend.

A world-class young pianist who can attract dignitaries, celebrities, and royalty from various countries.

She also has a heavenly voice, and "lowers her price" to sing popular songs for everyone.

How could you not love someone like that?

Why was Song Dao awarded the "Xia Kingdom Outstanding Youth Medal" by the authorities?
A large part of the reason is that the name Song Dao has become, in today's Western world, one of the cultural symbols of a mysterious Eastern power, just like "porcelain," "embroidery," and "silk."

It's the kind of thing that truly and completely went viral.

His fans' love for him is all-encompassing.

It started with music, but it's more than just music.

Song Dao's works are also very popular overseas.

Leaving aside films like "The Monkey King," even movies like "Lurking" and "A Chinese Ghost Story," which are theoretically unlikely to be accepted by the Western world, have achieved remarkable success.

The latter, in particular, is known as the mysterious Eastern universe created by Song Dao!

Even this low-budget, darkly humorous absurd comedy film, which is currently showing in theaters, has successfully gone international.

Even before its release, it received an invitation from the Berlin Film Festival.

Because the film festival is held at the end of February each year, the foreign theaters that had agreements with Earth Pictures were not in a hurry to screen the film.

Despite being urged by countless fans, it's clear that those theaters are optimistic that "The Unknown" will achieve success at the Berlin Film Festival.

And the root of all this is Song Dao.

He was the man who stirred up the storm.

……

Hong Kong.

Inside a luxurious private club.

Almost all the Hong Kong singers and actors who had been absent for a long time, including the Five Heavenly Kings Fang Tianlong and Yao Guohua, Xie Xiaofeng, Fang Zexi, Tan Lin, and a group of former first and second-tier Hong Kong singers and actors, were present.

The "welcome party" that Brother Long hosted for Song Dao was arguably the most "dazzling" event in Hong Kong's entertainment industry in recent years!
Even Hong Kong's major entertainment media outlets, which caught wind of the news, were exclaiming in surprise—

The arrival of the Crown Prince, who has already ascended the throne, has shocked all the entertainment stars in Hong Kong!

Old Chen, Yin Hong, Ji Xiang, and Old Zhao, especially the first two, knew many of the entertainment industry stars and bigwigs in Hong Kong, and were even quite familiar with most of them.

But to be fair, if they came to Hong Kong, it would be normal for them to be greeted by a few local superstars. To have the kind of entourage they have today would be impossible!

Putting aside others, Xie Xiaofeng, who has long since faded from the entertainment industry, is almost certainly not going to make an appearance.

Because his wife lost too much money, Lu Li, who is not young and is also one of the Five Heavenly Kings who is constantly on the road to holding concerts, and Xiong Shengde, who was originally a rich second generation and just casually entered the entertainment industry to become one of the Five Heavenly Kings, are unlikely to come.

As for Xue Bo, the most individualistic of the five Heavenly Kings, and Fang Zexi and Tan Lin, who are of higher status than them, it is even more impossible.

Only Song arrived!

Brother Long has said something like that before.

This was mentioned again.

"Although I initiated this dinner, the real host must be my brother Song Dao! No one else has such a great deal of face."

Actually, it wasn't that these mostly retired seniors wanted to gain anything from Song Dao.

The fundamental reason is that they cherish talent.

It's incredibly rare for a country like China to produce a superstar with such global influence!
Fang Zexi said with a smile, "That's how it should be. Even at my age, I can't help but want to hold a concert for fun. You're so young, you should interact more with your fans and increase your influence."

Song Dao said with a smile, "For this concert, I did ask the company to add more shows. The main theme is 'Teacher Song and His Friends,' and each show will probably be different."

Everyone immediately applauded and cheered.

They all clamored for Song to reserve tickets for them, since every show was different, they had to see every single one!

Lu Li sighed with a worried look: "Oh dear, I thought there was only one rock concert. I have a lot of other commitments, so I'm afraid I won't be able to see them all. What a pity! To see Teacher Song, I have to go live!"

Yao Guohua said, "I also have a few concerts scheduled, but I'll try to challenge the timing. I want to go see them!"

Fang Zexi: "That's right! Since you're so talented, you should show it to everyone!"

Tan Lin: "You must have me among your friends, right?"

Chen Mingchuan, who had just come from the recording of "Voice of Summer" on Orange TV, laughed and said, "I'm here too!"

Song Dao clearly understood the thoughts of these veteran superstars.

He smiled and said, "Don't worry, if everyone likes it, that's fine! This time in Hong Kong, we've already increased from two shows to eight!"

Everyone was shocked when they heard this.

Not to mention them, even Yin Hong and Chen Ting, who came with him, were a little surprised.

Because they only had two concerts with Song Dao in Hong Kong.

In other words, the last six matches were likely added at the last minute!
Otherwise, Song would definitely have told them.

Fang Zexi asked, "Didn't you schedule it for Huazhou on the 26th, Hangzhou on July 1st, and Beijing on July 5th?"

Song said, "We've added a lot of sessions."

Xie Xiaofeng joked with a smile, "Is it because the fans' demands are too great? Is there nothing we can do?"

Song smiled and said, "A little bit, but more than that. This should be my farewell concert to the music scene."

As soon as these words were spoken, the whole audience fell silent.

Everyone stared at him in disbelief.

They even doubted whether they had heard correctly.

Brother Long: "Brother, stop messing around. You're going to retire from the music scene when you're at the peak of your career?"

Tan Lin: "I know you have a good relationship with Zexi, but there's no need to follow his example, is there?"

Fang Zexi was somewhat depressed during the "Tan-Fang rivalry" and withdrew from the music scene for several years.

Fang Zexi: "Seriously, Teacher Song? You really don't need to follow my example! Why would you have such an idea?"

He looked at Song Dao with some concern.

He was afraid that this younger generation, who was so much to his liking, would be like him back then.

Many people's depression is actually very difficult to detect.

He appears cheerful and optimistic, has a positive attitude towards life, and is friendly to those around him; there is absolutely no indication of any underlying issues.

But deep down, she is sensitive and fragile, with nowhere to put her feelings.

With so many people around, Song couldn't possibly say it was because both of his girlfriends were pregnant.

He said with a smile, "Just like the lyrics of the song I wrote for Brother Fang..."

Fang Zexi is too smart!
He blurted out, "My favorite song, I've finally sung it, no need to fight for more..."

He sang it.

That's right.

It's "When the Wind Rises Again".

Song nodded: "I'm actually a bit socially anxious and don't really like being in the spotlight for long periods of time."

The first sentence made many people in the audience burst out laughing.

This young "emperor" of the summer music scene was only a little bit green when he first debuted and participated in the "Best Singer-Songwriter" competition.

Later, he appeared as a guest at Sun Meiqi's concert, and his steady stage presence impressed even these superstars.

That's when I started to like this young man.

So when he says he has social anxiety, nobody really believes him.

However, the last sentence made many people think.

Apart from the group of young kids that Brother Long had called over to liven things up, the group of people present also included...

Which of the remaining individuals hasn't experienced being relentlessly "chased" by paparazzi?

If you get drunk at a roadside stall with your friends and take a leak in a corner, you'll make the entertainment headlines the next day.

Being spied on by countless eyes has become a part of their lives.

Yao Guohua kept his marriage a secret for many years, not daring to let the slightest word out.

In numerous interviews, he has expressed that the person he feels most sorry for is his wife, as he has never dared to accompany her out like an ordinary person.

The truth was finally revealed when the photos of him attending his father-in-law's funeral were taken and published by the media.

Fortunately, his fans weren't as crazy back then.

Therefore, Song Dao's line, "Unwilling to be exposed to the spotlight for a long time," resonated with many.

Even so, everyone still felt regret.

Lu Li couldn't help but ask Li Qingqing, who had come with him, about the upcoming concert arrangements.

Don't think that superstars don't have idols.

Stripped of their celebrity status, they also have favorite singers and actors.

The most handsome of the five Heavenly Kings, Xiong Shengde, looked at Song Dao and said with a smile, "Actually, I can understand. It feels terrible to live under the gaze of others every day, especially now that social media is so developed."

Brother Long glanced at Song Dao a couple more times, seemingly lost in thought.

As a seasoned player known for his womanizing ways, he keenly realized that this younger brother might have other motives.

However, with so many people in front of him, he couldn't possibly say anything.

He simply invited everyone to drink together.

……

On the way back to the hotel.

The thoughtful Brother Long arranged a large van for Song and his family.

It's super luxurious; it can seat more than a dozen people.

Yin Hong asked Song, "Why did you suddenly increase the number of shows, and then decide to retire from the music scene?"

Chen Ting was also full of questions.

He even secretly asked Li Qingqing.

Sister Qing didn't know either.

Or rather, Sister Qing could guess something, but wasn't sure.

After all, Lin Fei and Yan Yu did not inform anyone, including her, about this news.

"Actually, I didn't think that much about it. I just wanted to spend more time with the people around me."

Song's ambiguous words were understood by almost everyone on the bus.

Despite the fact that many female celebrities in the entertainment industry give birth in their forties.

But as everyone knows, it's always better to have children as early as possible.

After all, Song Dao today can no longer be defined by the word "celebrity".

Calling him a billionaire might be a bit of an exaggeration, but saying he has a net worth of billions is perfectly accurate.

Not to mention that everyone in this group knew very well that Yan Yu was definitely one of Song Dao's confidantes.

Linchuan Group's current market value has exceeded 300 billion yuan, and Yan Yu, as the largest shareholder, is definitely a billionaire!

Lin Fei may not be that rich, but this top student from Peking University is also one of the few top successful people in the entertainment industry.

For families like this, making money is no longer the top priority.

If it were them, they would probably also want to return to normal life.

Even if he retires, it won't affect Song Dao's status; he will still be a top young mogul in the entertainment industry!
……

Beijing.

At Qin Yuan's home.

Yan Yu is playing a game.

Sister Fei is still away because of something, so I'll take this opportunity to have some more time to play.

Otherwise, she'll see it and say: Computer radiation is bad for the fetus!

The eldest sister didn't go with Song; she'll fly over on June 15th for the rehearsal.

I haven't told my parents about this yet.

Not wanting to disturb Old Zhou, who was enjoying himself with his mother and "head maid" Wang Yiyi, traveling the world.

I'm planning to wait until the baby is over three months old before deciding.

If Lao Zhou and Yan Lei knew their daughter was pregnant, they would most likely stop her from going to Song Dao's concert to "act up".

Even a president who has only been in office for two days can be sidelined.

We can't let the outside world know, and we can't let her do any work.

Yan Yu and Lin Fei both felt that it was unnecessary.

I've never seen a working professional who, upon becoming pregnant, immediately stays home and doesn't go anywhere.

At this moment, her Taoist priest is inside the "Crimson Moon Demon Cave," which is filled with monsters on the screen.

Standing in the corner, he soloed the "Red Moon Demon".

As the ultimate boss of the current version of Legend, this ugly-looking monster is actually "too cute"!

Although Song Dao preferred the original 1.76 version, in order to increase playability, after the Legend of Mir's public beta, he still launched the "Six Heavy Armor Sets" plus the "Celestial Venerable", "Holy War", and "Mage God" sets for the three classes.

The current mature woman is already wearing a top-tier Celestial Venerable set plus a Celestial Master robe.

As the most powerful female Taoist priest in the first district, she also has the task of helping Teacher Song's lover acquire equipment.

Okay, actually it was just that she wanted to play.

Who isn't a big baby at heart?
Her favorite boss to fight is the Crimson Moon Demon.

The playing style was taught to her by Song Dao.

She liked it even more after she and "Mr. Song" Galinfei got a teleportation ring together a while ago!

With this ring, not only is "running around the map" much easier, but even stealing equipment becomes second to none.

Especially in places like the Crimson Moon Demon Cave, where the screen is full of monsters.

Since Mr. Song wasn't there, she didn't go into that voice channel. Actually, even when Mr. Song was there, she and Lin Fei rarely spoke.

I don't want to accidentally reveal the secret that my family of three lives together.

However, she can see the game's public chat.

Just as "Old Demon" was about to be killed by her, she suddenly noticed that many people in the guild were spamming the chat like crazy.

At first, she didn't notice, thinking it might be a fight, or that someone had acquired some good equipment.

I glanced at it casually and suddenly froze.

Many people in the guild are talking about the same thing—

What's going on? The leader is actually retiring from the music scene?
Then, at that moment, there was a noise outside.

Lin Fei is back.

Worried about scaring Yan Yu, he deliberately made a noise.

Then came Lin Fei's somewhat helpless voice: "Yan Yan, didn't I tell you not to spend so much time online?"

"I don't!"

The mature woman vehemently denied it: "I only logged on for a short while, just came up to fight a boss and then logged off."

To change the subject, she said, "The news that Song Dao is retiring from the music scene has spread?"

Lin Fei hummed in agreement, walked over to her side, and skillfully turned on another computer.

Log in.

“I was just talking to him. He said it when Brother Long treated us to dinner tonight. There were a lot of people there, so someone must have leaked it.”

This was bound to happen sooner or later, so the two young ladies weren't too surprised.

While whittling down the BOSS's last bit of health, Yan Yu said, "You wouldn't let me play, but why are you playing it yourself?"

"I'll stay with you for a while," the superstar said without changing her expression.

……

The Internet at this time.

Completely blown away.

The hashtag #SongDaoIsRetiringFromTheMusicScene# dominated the headlines of all social media sites.

Countless people were stunned.

"No? Today isn't April Fool's Day."

"Are you kidding me?"

"How old is he? Retiring from the music industry? Are you kidding me?!"

"I feel a bit overwhelmed... I glanced at the time, wait a minute, it's nighttime!"

"Does anyone know where this information originated?"

"It came from Hong Kong."

"That's so unreliable. Everyone knows what kind of people those Hong Kong tabloids are."

"It's supposedly true. Fang Tianlong treated everyone to dinner, and a huge group of superstars attended. Then Song Dao said it in public!"

"It's true. Some Hong Kong celebrities posted on their WeChat Moments, lamenting that they're over thirty and still working hard, while Teacher Song is already famous and wants to retire."

"No way! Brother Dog, we'll never force you to open for business again. If you retire from the industry, who will we listen to music from now on?"

"This is unbelievable. They haven't even been in the industry for three years, and they're already retiring?"

"Could it be that he's run out of inspiration and can't write any new songs?"

"Bullshit! Don't you even know how many songs Brother Dog has written in the three years since his debut? Even if the Pacific Ocean dries up, his inspiration will never run dry!"

"I don't care, this must be fake news!"

"I can't accept Song Dao retiring from the entertainment industry."

Subsequently, more people began to try to analyze the reasons for Song Dao's retirement from the entertainment industry.

As we all know, netizens are known for their rich imaginations.

However, on the issue of Song Dao retiring from the entertainment industry, their opinions were surprisingly consistent.

Several items were compiled in total.

First, from the day Song debuted, she seemed to rise to fame like a rocket, but in reality, she has always suffered from cyberbullying.

While countless people like him, there are also quite a few who want to "kill him."

The more successful and famous he becomes, the more people will secretly watch him and want to get rid of him.

And it will never disappear.

This kind of pressure is not something an ordinary person can withstand.

Even if it were possible, no one would be willing to take the risk.

Secondly, he's too rich!

There are far too many people on the internet who spend all day calculating how much money Song has.

Even based on publicly available information, just looking at Earth Pictures alone, Song Dao is definitely a "billionaire"!

Perhaps those movies received investment from other sources, but it's only been a few years.

The currently released film, "The Unknown," is said to have a total investment of just over 100 million yuan, including marketing and distribution.

Based on the current reputation and momentum, a deal worth five or six billion is practically a done deal.

With the upcoming release of "Ne Zha" in a few days, Song Dao's personal wealth has undoubtedly reached an astronomical figure.

There's really no way I could feel jealous of that.

That's fucking talented!
Their luck is also top-notch.

With the first two points in mind, the remaining third point also makes perfect sense.

He's constantly being watched. Even having a meal with his two apprentices can lead to him being labeled a "dragon and two phoenixes" and a womanizing scumbag.

In the end, it was the game that "saved my life".

Since you have plenty of money, why stay in this cesspool and live in constant fear?

As various entertainment bloggers joined in, many people, while reluctant to see Song Dao leave, also strangely "understood" why he didn't want to stay in the music scene or the entertainment industry.

The resulting chain reaction is—

The level of attention surrounding Song's upcoming concert has risen to an unprecedented and terrifying level!

It's hard to say whether this guy will ever make a comeback, but it's unlikely we'll see Song Dao on screen for at least a few years.

The comments section under the official account of "Faiyang's Melody" is going crazy.

Hopefully they can announce Song Dao's concert dates as soon as possible.

"We want to buy tickets!"

I'll go to every single one!

When will you arrive in our city?

"But I don't like rock music!"

"I heard that Song's upcoming concerts will each have a different theme!"

"real or fake?"

"It's true, a Hong Kong singer has already revealed that Song said it himself."

"So, Dog Bro wants to have his fill of fun all at once, and then retire from the music scene?"

Even if he retires, he will still be the head of the Fei Yang Group and will continue to promote the singers under his management.

"How can that be the same? I just want to see him!"

……

Hong Kong Stadium.

Looking at the group of adorable children in front of me.

Song patiently greeted everyone one by one.

"Little friend, what's your name?"

"how old are you?"

When did you start learning to sing?

Li Qingqing squinted as she watched Song Dao squatting there, interacting with the singing child that Brother Long had brought over through his connections.

Thinking about what he said last night.

I have a general idea now.

I just don't know whether the pregnant woman is Yan Yan or Lin Fei.

Yan Yan was supposed to sing on stage this time, but she didn't come right away, so it's very likely that it was her!

It must be said that people who are successful in their careers may have certain flaws and shortcomings, but their intelligence is generally not bad.

Feifei and Yan Yu have wanted a child for quite some time now, and as their closest friend, she is well aware of this.

However, there had been no news before, but unexpectedly, it suddenly appeared out of nowhere.

I'm actually... a little envious.

However, it was only a little bit; she didn't like children and felt that she couldn't fulfill her responsibilities as a mother.

Both Yan Yu and Lin Fei have every right to be lazy and slack off, but she doesn't.

Even the veterans of the Faye Wong group, the well-known female bosses in the entertainment industry, are still just ordinary people.

Life is tough, so I have to make a living by performing.

Song is still teaching children to sing.

These children were all sent there for training from a young age; they were either second or third-generation stars in the Hong Kong entertainment industry, or children from middle-class families.

He was well-trained, very polite, and very intelligent.

Yin Hong also really likes these children.

A distinguished professor from the Central Conservatory of Music, together with Song, happily taught this group of children.

Old Chen, Jixiang, Old Zhao, and the others are all of grandfatherly age. It's not that they don't like children, but at first, they all felt that it would be a bit strange to start a rock concert with a group of children singing "Farewell" with Yan Yu.

However, when Song mentioned at Brother Long's dinner that this would be a farewell concert tour, I understood. This song is truly fitting!

After hearing the clear, bright, and innocent voices of these adorable children, I was completely impressed.

Old Chen moved a small stool over and sat down to the side, looking at Song Dao: "How did you come up with the idea of ​​having a child sing?"

Song Dao smiled and said, "Brother Chen, don't you think having the kids sing a farewell song has a special feeling?"

Old Chen gave a thumbs up: "Your innocent and carefree childlike spirit, coupled with the heartbreaking farewell, allows you to hide hope within sadness. You are truly a genius!"

What did Song Daoxin mean by genius?
Children singing farewell songs are a common sight in my world.

However, to the world, this song is completely new.

Currently, Hu Wei only has a cameo role in "The Nameless" with one line.

……

June 15th, morning.

Yan Yu landed in Hong Kong on a private jet.

Brother Long specially sent someone to pick them up.

After rehearsing with the group of children in the afternoon, Brother Long organized a small dinner party in the evening.

Besides Song Dao and a few others, it was just him and Fang Zexi.

Then the mature woman's true colors were revealed.

Brother Long naturally offered to pour her a drink, since they had drunk together more than once, and everyone knew about "President Yan's" drinking capacity.

Yan Yu refused.

"Brother Long, it's not convenient for me to drink these days."

Li Qingqing glanced at it and thought to herself, "Oh, I see!"
A billionaire businesswoman is pregnant!

Brother Long paused for a moment, then smiled and asked, "Is it inconvenient these next few days, or is it inconvenient for the next ten months...?"

Yan Yu: "..."

He rolled his eyes at the old scoundrel and ignored him.

Brother Long laughed heartily: "Don't worry, I definitely won't tell!"

Old Chen, Jixiang, and Old Zhao, who were sitting at the same table, were all a little surprised.

Teacher Yin remained calm.

In fact, he had already guessed it.

If it weren't for the "accident" that happened, even if Song Dao disliked being in the public eye, he wouldn't have had to leave the music scene.

What shocked Lao Chen and the others was not Yan Yu's pregnancy or Song Dao's retirement from the entertainment industry.

She was pregnant, but there was no wedding date!

Then think about the relationship between Song Dao and Lin Fei, and the relationship between Lin Fei and Yan Yu.

It's giving me the creeps!
Although Teacher Song is young, he is truly unbeatable in this regard!
Think about themselves; they weren't exactly known for their womanizing when they were young.

Now that I'm old, I only indulge in a bit of fun occasionally.

But no one is as awesome as Song Dao.

The female CEO and largest shareholder of a multi-billion dollar conglomerate is actually willing to be a mistress without any official status.

They weren't surprised that Lin Fei was willing.

They know the rules of the entertainment industry inside and out.

Even the most amazing superstars are no match for top-tier, godfather-level producers.

But Song's arrival is too intense, isn't it?
He can handle two goddesses like that at the same time.

If it were them, with complete financial freedom, there would be no need for them to continue working in the entertainment industry!

What's the point of even trying?
Not to mention, even after retiring from the music scene, he still has a group of stunningly beautiful female apprentices around him...

Wow...that's a true winner in life.

……

After the meal, Yan Yu did not return to the villa on the hillside, but went back to the hotel with Song Dao, Li Qingqing and the other group.

"Ne Zha" will be released at midnight tonight!
Based on its pre-sale performance, major prediction websites estimate that this highly anticipated animated film will gross between 15 billion and 20 billion yuan!

And this is only the box office figures within the Xia Kingdom.

It's really hard to say what kind of results they'll achieve overseas.

In any case, judging from the current brand recognition of "Earth Pictures" and the international influence of Song Dao and Baozi's team, it should not be low.

Xia Guo Publishing Group, which is responsible for distribution, is very confident about this.

They rejected buyout offers from major cinema chains in North America, the world's largest box office market.

We will continue to follow the revenue-sharing model.

Even though someone offered over 100 million "beautiful yuan," roughly equivalent to 600-700 million Xia Yuan, it was still rejected.

In the words of his uncle Yan Cheng: "This little bit of money is barely enough to feed a beggar."

Heavens have mercy, in the past, if a Chinese film could achieve a total box office of over 100 million US dollars in North America, that would be considered incredibly impressive!

Since they were in a hotel, Yan Yu didn't go to Song's room.

After everyone had a night's rest, on the morning of June 16th, the box office figures for "Ne Zha" were released after a few hours.

This has shocked the entire internet!

With only one midnight screening, major cinemas across the country managed to rake in 3.7 million yuan at the box office!

What the hell does this mean?
It’s just crazy!
Major cinema chains have given "Ne Zha" the highest level of treatment this time.

With "The Unknown" currently showing in theaters and averaging around 35% of screenings, "Ne Zha" was given over 45% of the screenings!

In other words, at the start of this summer's movie season, Earth Pictures' two films accounted for 80% of the entire market's screenings.

Under normal circumstances, this is almost impossible.

Because it has already touched on the "anti-monopoly law" to some extent, but the reality is that after hearing that Nezha was going to be released during the summer season, apart from a few low-budget art films, all the other big productions have all withdrawn!
It's no exaggeration to say that companies with big-budget production capabilities like Time, Starlight, and Starry Sky have already given up their summer movie slots.

It's not that I don't want to mess with Earth Pictures, it's not that I don't want to give that bastard Song a good beating.

But that's Nezha!

It was an animated film that everyone, including the creators themselves, had been eagerly anticipating after the Monkey King became a sensation.

In the film and television industry, there is a saying that "one drama, one fate," a rather mystical notion, yet it is universally accepted.

Just because the previous show was great doesn't mean this one will be great too.

However, this rule doesn't apply to Song Dao.

"Hidden" can become popular, "A Chinese Ghost Story" can become popular, and "The Nameless" can become popular too.

So, given that it was also made by the same team and has been developing for so long, there's no reason why "Nezha" wouldn't be a hit.

Previously, when these big companies were adjusting the release dates of their major productions to avoid competing with "Ne Zha", there were many knowledgeable and clear-headed people on the internet who ridiculed and joked about it.

Now everyone is silent.

These companies turned out to be incredibly smart!
It was an absolutely divine prediction!

This is a midnight showing!

Even during the summer vacation, how many people would actually go out to watch a movie in the middle of the night?
Who among decent people watches midnight screenings?
But the facts are undeniable; it's just that bizarre.

With over 40% of the screenings and more than 50,000 screens, based on five screenings per day and an average ticket price of 40 to 50 yuan.

If the theater is packed, wouldn't the box office be absolutely explosive?
Three hundred million beautiful dollars a day, more than two billion summer dollars?
is it possible?

Everyone thought the number was a bit too crazy.

Even Song himself felt it was unlikely.

But everyone was so excited!
Almost every hour, someone would "report" online, and the reports would also reach Earth Pictures.

Even Yin Hong, Lao Chen, and the superstars of Hong Kong's entertainment industry couldn't sit still.

They could have entered through the VIP channel before the show started in the evening, but instead, they all arrived at the venue during the afternoon rehearsal.

Congratulations, Teacher Song!

"Nezha is amazing! I'm going to see him tomorrow!"

"This is amazing! This film is very likely to break records in the history of Chinese cinema!"

"China's film history? That's too conservative. I think this film can completely shatter the records of world film history!"

A group of superstars of all caliber looked at Song Dao as if he were a god.

Even Yan Yu was a little excited, and privately told Song Dao, "I feel like the money you made from this movie might be higher than the annual net profit of Linchuan Group!"

Brother Long, who is quite superstitious, confidently declared: "The Three Cycles and Nine Periods, and the current Fire Period, are inherently favorable to the cultural and media industry. Brother, you have the perfect timing, location, and people. Strive to help Nezha carve out a path to heaven!"

Song was somewhat surprised: "No way, Brother Long? You went to see a midnight movie last night?"

Fang Tianlong laughed, "What? Can't old people go to the movies in the middle of the night? Let me tell you, I used to love midnight screenings the most. Let's call someone..."

He glanced around and, finding a lot of people, gave Song a knowing look, then chuckled.

Song Dao was speechless, thinking to himself, "I don't understand!"
I'm not as flirtatious as you... cough cough, okay, actually I'm pretty flirtatious now.

As the saying goes, "A person is in high spirits when good things happen."

Even though he had already achieved financial freedom, Song Dao's mental state was better than ever before, as he watched the new movie Nezha continue to create miracles.

eight pm.

The "Teacher Song and His Friends" rock concert has officially begun.

……

This concert was held at the Hong Kong Stadium.

It remains a bold four-sided platform.

The stadium, which can accommodate more than 58,000 people, was packed to capacity!

After the previous publicity, everyone knew that this was a rock concert.

And it's in Cantonese!
This thrilled all the Bay Area fans.

Before the start.

As the cameras swept across the VIP area, the familiar faces of superstars caused a stir among the crowd.

The screams erupted in unison.

It's exactly eight o'clock.

The stage lights came on.

A group of children aged six to ten stood on the stage, starting with zero frames and singing purely a cappella, which immediately stunned countless audience members and netizens watching through audiovisual and live streaming platforms.

Isn't it rock and roll?
Let a bunch of kids come up and rock?

next moment.

"Outside the pavilion, beside the ancient road, the green grass reaches the sky..."

Then, Yan Yu, dressed in a red dress and possessing unparalleled beauty, slowly walked out.

"The evening breeze caresses the willows, the flute's melody fades, the setting sun shines beyond the mountains

The movie "The Nameless" became a huge hit, and the song "Hu Guangsheng" also became a huge hit.

This remarkable female CEO of Linchuan Group is now as popular online as any top-tier singer.

When her highly recognizable, magnetic voice rang out, a frenzied scream erupted from the audience.

Who says we can never see the goddess in the red dress on stage again?
Isn't this coming?

Then the lights on the stage shone on the person playing the piano.

The screams immediately turned into a frenzy!
Song has arrived!

Song Dao, who was about to hold a rock concert, looked like an elegant prince at this moment.

He sat upright in front of the piano, his nimble, long fingers gently pressing the keys.

The melodious piano music was utterly captivating.

Next, the children's almost a cappella singing began.

"At the ends of the earth, my close friends have mostly passed away."

That innocent voice instantly softened everyone's hearts.

In the two "super" live streaming rooms, "Audiovisual" and "My Show," the bullet comments and comment sections went wild at this moment!

"Fuck, that's awesome!"

"This song is actually really good?!"

"Dog Bro is awesome!"

"The song is called 'Farewell.' Yan Yu's voice is melancholic, but these children's voices are so healing!"

"My God, the goddess in the red dress actually came on stage!"

"Song Yan CP is locked in!"

"These kids are so cute!"

"I can't stand it anymore, what should I do if I want to rub those kids' faces?"

"Are you sure you want to pet a little kid? Not that woman in the red dress?"

Yan Yu and the group of children took turns singing this farewell song together, and the scene was truly harmonious and heartwarming.

Even though there were a lot of rock fans at the scene, they had to admit that the opening was really awesome!

The key issue is that there's a lot of talk online saying that Song will retire from the music scene after this tour ends.

So using a song called "Farewell" to say goodbye to everyone is really quite fitting.

The children's innocent singing magically diluted the sadness and sense of parting.

Although Yan Yu had been with Song before and had played on the concert stage a few times.

However, they usually hide behind the drum set. This time, he stood openly on the stage and sang a song alone to tens of thousands of audience members from all directions, which can be considered a breakthrough.

When Song Dao was about to "say goodbye," wasn't she doing the same?
After taking over Linchuan, I got pregnant, and from then on, I'll probably only release a song when I'm bored.

Post it on Jingting Music under the name "Ruoyun".

After this concert, it's highly unlikely that I'll ever stand on a stage like this again.

So tonight, she was in a particularly good state of mind and emotional state.

The song ends.

He bowed deeply in thanks from all sides and led the children off the stage.

These children are what her future children will look like!

that's nice!

……

The concert venue only went dark for a moment before quickly lighting up again.

Song had already taken off the coat she had just put on.

Black trousers, white shirt.

His hairstyle wasn't the messy, "rocker" look either.

If it weren't for the guitar slung over his shoulder, no one would believe this was a rock concert.

Yin Hong, Chen Ting, Ji Xiang, Lao Zhao, and the others took their places.

The moment Song stood in front of the microphone, the scene erupted in cheers.

I couldn't speak, I didn't say a word at all!
A young singing sensation and music godfather; retired from the music scene; a film industry legend whose daily box office, excluding midnight screenings, had already exceeded one billion yuan before midnight...

When all factors come together, this is the god of Xia Kingdom's entertainment industry.

They also see them as gods!
"Thank you everyone for coming to my concert."

The screams lasted for a long time before finally stopping, but as soon as Song Dao spoke, they started again.

too crazy!

Even though a group of children singing softened the atmosphere, countless fans from all over the world still found it hard to contain their excitement.

"Yes, what's being said online is true. After this 'Teacher Song and His Friends' tour, I will indeed be taking a break from the music scene."

The screams grew even louder, and as the camera panned across the room, many fans were already in tears.

"But don't worry, it's a temporary farewell, not a permanent one," Song Dao said with a smile.

A burst of laughter and screams erupted from the scene, creating a massive cacophony.

"Actually, even if I retire from the music scene, I will continue to make music, but I will no longer participate in award ceremonies or hold such large-scale events."

"Of course, I'm still young. Maybe when I reach Fang Zexi's age, I'll suddenly want to sing with everyone again..."

At this moment, the camera precisely projected Fang Zexi's expression onto the large screen on site. Fang Zexi had a smile on his face and gave a thumbs up with both hands.

"Alright, enough chit-chat, let's get this night... hyped up!"

Upon hearing Song's words, the fans, who had just begun to feel sad, couldn't hold back their emotions any longer.

They screamed and shouted wildly.

Suddenly, a burst of energetic music started playing.

On stage, Song Dao resembled a god high above.

His face was expressionless, and his eyes were disdainful.

Speaking into the microphone—

"Boredness breeds hesitation; achieving one's ideals is not easy..."

This song, "No More Hesitation," was sung at the Hong Kong University graduation party and has now become a song that almost everyone in Hong Kong can sing.

So as soon as Song opened his mouth, tens of thousands of people in the audience immediately started singing along!

When it comes to singing this kind of song, Song Dao could easily do what Wu Bai from another timeline did: set up an electric fan, start the song, and then just listen to everyone else sing along.

This is an excellent and inspiring song.

It quickly dispelled the faint sadness deep in the hearts of everyone present and those watching via live stream.

As soon as this song ended, the next song began without any pause.

The intense prelude immediately stirred up countless people.

"Nowhere to Hide!"
Although it was said that there would be many Cantonese rock songs at the concert, it cannot be entirely in Cantonese.

Song Dao still maintained a very "serious" expression.

His expression was cold and stern.

"In the sea of ​​people..."

It's another song that drives countless rock fans crazy.

During the middle of his performance, he remained expressionless, yet he engaged in a "piano duel" with Chen Ting.

The atmosphere at the scene immediately ignited.

A god-like scene?

Wherever Song is, every song can be easily created!

When the camera occasionally pans across the VIP area inside, it's clear that no one is sitting!
Fang Tianlong, Tan Lin, Fang Zexi, the Five Heavenly Kings... Tan Lin even couldn't help but make a guitar-playing motion.

He will be performing at the upcoming concerts.

But at this moment, the old master was already itching to go on stage and join in the fun.

It feels amazing!
Too cool!

After two songs, Song Dao temporarily "handed over" the stage to Lao Chen.

In any case, this was a concert organized by Lao Chen.

This rock 'n' roll old baby couldn't possibly not want to sing.

The singer's powerful, metallic voice, reminiscent of a heavy cannon, thrilled the fans at the scene, as seen in songs like "The Fake Monk" and "The Girl in the Flower Shop."

The internet was also buzzing with excitement.

"As expected of the godfather of rock and roll, he's still got it!"

"It's a pity there aren't any new songs. I still really like Chen Ting's rock songs!"

"This is awesome! Men should play rock and roll. I just can't stand those sissy songs! Of course, Song Dao is an exception (doge)."

"Ahhh, Lao Chen sang these two songs so well, he sounded even better than Gou Ge!"

In fact, many people have this idea, after all, Song Dao and Chen Ting have different styles.

When Chen Ting, a veteran of rock and roll, sings this kind of song, it feels so perfectly fitting.

After the four songs, the atmosphere at the venue was incredibly high.

Song's next sentence ignited the entire audience once again.

"There are just too many songs; we can't possibly sing them all."

So crazy!
But it's so captivating!

"You won't be able to sing the next song together again."

Song said expressionlessly.

Laughter immediately erupted from the audience.

"This song is also dedicated to Mr. Chen Ting. The reason I want to emphasize this is because he said this song is not suitable for me."

"Because its name is... Nothing."

The whole place burst into laughter.

Tell the truth.

Even without the phenomenal box office success of "Nameless" and "Ne Zha," Song Dao's claim of having nothing would still elicit laughter from everyone.

At this point, "laugh effect" is obviously a better word!
As the band's intro began.

Standing in front of the microphone stand, Old Chen remained expressionless, his eyes even more determined than before.

There's still light in his eyes!
"I kept asking you, when will you come with me? But you always laughed at me, saying I have nothing."

"I want to give you my pursuits and my freedom, but you always laugh at me, saying I have nothing."

Song Dao, Yin Hong, Ji Xiang, Lao Zhao, and the other backing singers on site—

Oh...

Old Chen: "When are you coming with me?"

Everyone: Oh...

Old Chen: "When are you coming with me?"

The following chorus is so powerful!

The ground beneath our feet is moving.

The water around us is flowing.

But you always laugh at me.

[Having nothing]

Why do you always seem to be laughing?

Why do I always have to pursue something?

Is it possible that it's right in front of you?

I will always have nothing.

If Song Dao were to sing this song, he truly couldn't capture the sense of hope amidst the confusion of that era.

Even I couldn't capture the emotion that Lao Chen sang.

When this "new song sung in an old way" is performed on the stage of the 2028 Hong Kong concert, many people may not be able to understand much from the song at first glance.

But what's important at a live event is the atmosphere!

As long as the music sounds good, that's all that matters!

Who listens to music and then writes a review or reflection?

Song underestimated the number of fans at the concert.

He said that everyone couldn't sing the new song together.

However, this song, "Nothing to My Name," was easily learned by a large number of fans at the scene.

As the second verse progressed, the sound of singing along with the lyrics displayed on the big screen rose up.

What is the best concert stage like?
Singers, songs, stage, fans... all completely integrated!
At this point in the concert, Song, the god on this stage, did not deliberately display his terrifying stage dominance.

Jixiang and Lao Zhao don't really care; these two older brothers are a drummer and a bassist, respectively.

I have some interest in singing, but not much.

However, Chen Ting is different from Teacher Yin; he is also a top-tier figure who is here to have fun.

So Song not only prepared a new song for Lao Chen, but also a song for Teacher Yin that they would sing together!

This is also a classic song, but unfortunately, in another time and space, someone in the group that sang this song did something reckless, resulting in the most classic version being banned...

The Story of the Stone!
Even in the original timeline of the Song Dynasty, not many younger people knew this song.

But it's also a super classic!

So after Lao Chen had his fill, the band started playing this song.

The unfamiliar yet beautiful intro alone was enough to quiet the audience.

I think this piece of music is very beautiful.

And... it doesn't seem like a rock style at all?
However, everyone was already familiar with Song Dao's habits.

This is someone who cannot be defined.

When it comes to his creative and playful abilities in the music field, no one can rival him.

Song Dao remained expressionless as he stood in front of the microphone.

With a calm expression, she began to sing: "I've seen the cold wind blow and the snow fall, growing thicker and thicker, my shoes worn through and the road soaked through..."

The already quiet venue suddenly widened the eyes of countless fans.

Viewers watching the live stream were like, "Holy crap! What song is this?"
"I gaze once more at the distant green hills, where catkins drift in the wind; the slender willows, once gaunt and weary from illness..."

The comment section of the "Show Me Your Audio and Video" live stream exploded.

"Wow, these lyrics... are just too awesome!"

"The Story of the Stone? Once I was drunk and became emaciated? Is this a song about the Dream of the Red Chamber?"

"My God, these lyrics are so beautiful!"

"It feels like saying goodbye to 'Blue and White Porcelain' and 'Fireworks Fade Easily'!"

"Other people's concerts... old songs, old songs, old songs; Song Dao's concerts... new songs, new songs, new songs, this song is so good!"

"Top-notch lyrics, top-notch singing skills!"

on site.

Yin Hong is facing the microphone in front of the keyboard.

The same cool expression—

"Hearing the faint, drifting melodies of this world, I dance alone, my clothes disheveled, casting aside all thoughts that seem both real and unreal. In the deep courtyard, old dreams resurface. I drink life and death with wine, unaware that my smile hides tears..."

Absolutely!

As a senior professor at the Central Conservatory of Music, although he hasn't shown much talent in Cantonese songs in the past, no one would dare say that this big shot doesn't have that ability.

Extremely standard; the academic school has an almost obsessive-compulsive obsession with pronunciation and intonation.

Some songs have the opposite effect when the pronunciation is too clear, but this song is meant to have that feeling.

In a state of "extreme clarity," I coldly observe the "meticulous calculations," only to see the discrepancies become "far too great"...

This song, which isn't really "rock," appeared on this stage and completely captivated countless rock fans.

It sounds so good!

The number of online viewers for both the audio-visual and video content platforms has now surpassed 30 million!
Numerous netizens made jokes at the scene.

"Hahaha, did you see that? Dog Bro is hitting himself again!"

"The number of people watching the online concert greatly affected the box office of Nezha!"

"It's ridiculous! Brother Gou is churning out hilarious songs on stage, but it's hindering the box office revenue of the movies he produces!"

"Watch Nezha during the day, and go to a concert at night, no problem!"

"This new song absolutely has to be on my playlist!"

"That's amazing! Most people sing along with their fans at concerts, but Song Dao uses a concert to release a new song, and it's so successful!"

"The key lies with Teacher Song's friend... Teacher Shuiji Sanqian is so talented!"

Teacher Yin was completely engrossed in the song; he loved it so much.

Even though it's a Cantonese song that he doesn't usually listen to, the lyrics are really spot on.

Their teamwork with Song Dao is so seamless.

This is the right attitude towards making music!

Music should be like this.

After the song was finished, the audience erupted in thunderous applause, a sound rarely seen at concerts.

Screams came and went.

The director on set was very professional, constantly focusing the camera on the exciting parts of the fan group.

During the performance of this song, fans from South Korea and Japan were moved to tears.

Even though I don't know why these people, who probably can't even understand the lyrics, are so moved, it doesn't matter.

Music knows no borders.

Song stood in front of the microphone stand, watching the audience gradually calm down.

Because it's a four-sided stage, the entire band setup is also shaped like the Chinese character "口" (kou).

The area he was facing was the one with the most celebrities.

"The following song is in memory of someone I greatly respect. Although he has left us forever, I will always remember him."

Many people looked puzzled, unsure who the person Song was talking about was.

Parents? Teachers? Or friends?

"Then, this song is also dedicated to all friends who have been disappointed or are currently disappointed."

"The vastness of the sea and the boundless sky are for everyone!"

(End of this chapter)