How did this star become more popular after his scandal?

Chapter 177 There are so many people in this world

Time flies, and in the blink of an eye the program crew's recording in Chengdu is about to end, and the performance venue on the last night is Chengdu Media College.

At the B&B, Su Muwan was familiarizing herself with the song Jiang Yu had written for her to perform that evening. Sitting in her room, she hummed softly, a hint of joy on her face. She had liked the song more and more since she had gotten it yesterday.

Jiang Yu even gave her all four songs from his new album. Su Muwan liked them more and more after watching them, and couldn't put them down. He even sent them to Sister Qian, who was amazed by the quality of the songs.

"Mu Wan, with these four songs by Jiang Yu, it's hard for your album not to be a hit."

Su Muwan had previously told her that she didn't need to look for other teachers to help write the remaining four songs for this year's new album, as Jiang Yu would take care of them for her. At that time, Sister Qian was somewhat looking forward to it, after all, Jiang Yu was indeed a great songwriter now.

Now that I have the songs, the quality is unmatched.

"Mu Wan, why don't you choose one of the four songs Jiang Yu wrote for you as the main theme song?"

Sister Qian felt that the four songs Jiang Yu had written were much better than the six songs she had previously asked other artists in the industry to help write. An album needed a hit song, and she felt she could choose from the four Jiang Yu songs.

Su Muwan thought about it and agreed that it was indeed possible. One of the four songs written by Jiang Yu could indeed be chosen as the theme song.

"Okay, let me see which one to choose first."

The four songs Jiang Yu wrote were all so good, she loved them all. For a moment, she was unsure which one to choose as the title track for the new album. The ten songs for the new album were already ready, so she'd just go back and record the four with Jiang Yu. It was already late November, and December wouldn't be long. She'd promised her fans a new album by the end of the year, so she had to release it next month.

But now, she still needs to familiarize herself with the songs she will perform tonight and practice them, so as to avoid making mistakes in the performance at the School of Communication in the evening.

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In the evening, at the Rongcheng Media College, Jiang Yu and his team arrived early to prepare in the school auditorium. The seats outside the auditorium were full, with students and leaders from the Media College all present.

The students sat down, looking forward to it. When they learned that the "Walk and Sing" production team was coming to the school, many students rushed to come. However, due to limited space in the auditorium, only a small number of students from each class could attend.

"I didn't expect that the "Walking and Singing" program crew would come to our school to record this time. The most exciting performance at the end is here. Hehe, it's really good."

"Yes, we will be able to see the performance of Goddess Mu Wan and the others soon. I am really looking forward to it."

"Jiang Yu's reputation online hasn't been very good lately. He even hit someone."

"I saw that trending search, too. Hu Tian just cursed him out, and he actually attacked me. It seems like he has violent tendencies."

"Um...I don't think Jiang Yu did anything wrong. What Hu Tian said was too much. I definitely wouldn't be able to tolerate it."

"Oh, stop talking about all that nonsense. Anyway, I'm here to see the performance. I'm just listening to that guy's songs. Anyway, I don't like him. He has such low quality and no manners."

……

The college students were chattering, and as the host came on stage, guests such as Jiang Yu also appeared and greeted everyone.

"Good evening, classmates!"

When everyone came out, the students and teachers present were excited, screaming and shouting, and took out their mobile phones to take photos and videos.

These are celebrities, big stars. Seeing them from such a close distance, wouldn’t they post it on their Moments to show off?

After Jiang Yu and the others finished greeting, the guests sat down. The first to start was Lin Yi, who played and sang a soothing love song. This guy was already handsome, and when he sat on the stage holding a guitar and singing love songs, the students in the audience, especially the girls, were so excited.

"Ahhh! Lin Yi is so handsome!"

"Indeed, when I watched the show before, I thought he was very handsome. Jiang Yu was also handsome before, but after seeing him beat someone up, I just ignored him."

"No, no, I'm going to become a fan of Lin Yi."

……

Lin Yi also saw the audience's reaction. For him, he really enjoyed this kind of scene. He loved watching the audience screaming and cheering for him. This time, these students were really awesome.

The guests' performances began one after another, and the students were very enthusiastic, with constant applause and cheers. Jiang Yu and Su Muwan's group was the last, and at this moment, only Jiang Yu and Su Muwan had not yet performed on stage. Su Muwan was already preparing, waiting for Shen Hongyouyu's performance to end before going on stage. The students below were also discussing Su Muwan's performance this episode.

"What kind of performance do you think Goddess Mu Wan will bring this time?"

"She's in the same group with Jiang Yu again this time. Damn it! A goddess shouldn't be in the same group with such a violent man."

"Mu Wan can't compose. I think since she's going to perform this time, Jiang Yu must have written another song for her."

"I also think Jiang Yu must have written a new song for her. Although I don't like this violent guy Yu now, I have to say that this violent guy is really good at writing songs."

"Don't call him a violent lunatic. It was clearly Hu Tian who was wrong in that incident."

……

As Shen Hongyu's performance concluded, Su Muwan also took the stage. As a popular diva, she was greeted by waves of cheers and excitement from the audience, louder than any other performance before.

"Sister Mu Wan, I love you!"

"Honey, honey, look this way!"

"Sister is so beautiful!"

……

Su Muwan stood on the stage, listening to the students' enthusiasm, with a faint smile on her face. She nodded to the music teacher of the program team, and the music slowly started playing.

Song Title: There Are So Many People in This World

Singer: Su Muwan
Lyricist: Jiang Yu

Composer: Jiang Yu..."

When everyone saw the song's information on the big screen, they were a little surprised, but not too much. After all, everyone knew that Su Muwan couldn't compose, but she was in the same group with Jiang Yu and was going to perform on stage this time, so Jiang Yu must have written a new song for Su Muwan.

Shen Hongyu and the others had known about this song for a long time. They had known about it yesterday when Jiang Yu gave it to Su Muwan. However, they didn't know the specific content of the song. They only found out about it today.

The students at the scene were also gossiping. Why did Jiang Yu keep writing songs for Su Muwan? It seemed like the two of them were always in the same group. Every time Su Muwan was about to perform, Jiang Yu would write a song for her.

From the very beginning of "Rewind" to the current song "So Many People in This World", Jiang Yu has already written several new songs for Su Muwan. Could there really be something going on?

Although Jiang Yu had recently written new songs for Song Yuqing and Yang Xue, and even sang a song with Yang Xue, he had written far more songs for Su Muwan than for Song Yuqing and Yang Xue.

This blatant favoritism, could it be that these two people have really reunited?
Suddenly some students became unhappy.

"Why are Jiang Yu always writing Mu Wan's songs? And they're always teaming up together. Can't they just change people?"

"Could it be that they really got back together? Jiang Yu wrote quite a few new songs for Su Muwan."

"Ahhh! No, goddess, this guy is a violent person. Don't get back together, or he will abuse you."

"Uh... I say, don't go too far. If Jiang Yu really had a violent tendency and wanted to abuse someone, why would they choose to be together in the first place?"

"Tsk, the past is the past, and the present is the present. Who knows how much this man has changed."

……

Jiang Yu and his classmates sat in the first row, together with the school leaders. Behind them were the teachers, and behind them were the students. However, the faint voices of the surrounding students' discussions could still be heard.

Shen Hongyouyu and the others frowned slightly as they listened to these students still believing the online rumors and slandering Jiang Yu. Even Lin Yi, after learning about Jiang Yu's background and the reason for his attack that day, had changed his opinion of Jiang Yu. He simply felt that Jiang Yu's punch was too light.

Listening to the students' discussions, Lin Yi was also a little unhappy. But there was nothing he could do. He couldn't just yell at them to shut up, could he?

Now, we can only wait until next week's episode is broadcast to let everyone know how miserable brother Jiang Yu is and how excessive that bastard Hu Tian is.

Lin Yi was thinking that when this episode aired, he would definitely go online to support Jiang Yu. This guy was truly pathetic, being targeted by Hu Tian and bullied online by so many people. When the show aired and the truth came out, he would curse back even if he had to use a secondary account.

Jiang Yu listened but didn't care. He was already used to these rumors.

On the stage, music began, and the soothing sound of the piano echoed in everyone's ears. For a moment, the scene gradually quieted down. At this moment, only the soothing music rang in everyone's ears. The rhythm was very slow, and slowly, it seemed as if everything had slowed down. It seemed as if there was a kind of magic that made everyone close their eyes slightly, quietly listening to the song, waiting for Su Muwan to sing.

"This prelude is so healing."

Shen Hongyu was also a little surprised. This light, relaxing and soothing prelude was like a lullaby, making people want to close their eyes.

She gently closed her eyes. At this moment, she seemed to be lying on the clouds, soft and swaying gently with the prelude.

As the prelude ended, Su Muwan's gentle and warm singing voice rang in everyone's ears.

“There are so many people in this world

A door is open in the crowd
In my misty eyes

The first time I saw you in the blue morning..."

Everyone listened to Su Muwan's song, which was soft and soothing. The feeling of the song being told was like a trickle of water, gentle and delicate, giving people a feeling of being bathed in a spring breeze.

Gradually, it became increasingly quiet. Only the music and Su Muwan's gentle and delicate voice echoed in the auditorium. Unconsciously, I couldn't help but close my eyes. At this moment, I didn't want to think about anything, didn't want to do anything, I just wanted to listen to the song quietly and feel it.

“There are so many people in this world

How lucky I have us
The morning and evening in this long destiny

It often makes me stare into the distance..."

Su Muwan stood on the stage, singing, her soothing voice and melody captivating the crowd. She glanced at Jiang Yu, who was sitting in the first row, and their eyes met, a smile in theirs. Su Muwan had loved this song the moment Jiang Yu gave it to her. Gentle and soothing—that was the style of the song, and the feeling was intoxicating. It was as if she wanted to let go of everything, all her fatigue, and just listen to this song, forever, holding her beloved's hand, forever.

Jiang Yu was also a little intoxicated while listening to Su Muwan's singing. Su Muwan sang this song very well.

"Gray leaves drift in the pond

Watching the plane roar to a distant place
The footsteps in the corridor of time are shouting
When the lights come on, there is no one in the empty space..."

The song that Jiang Yu gave to Su Muwan this time, "So Many People in This World", is a song sung by Karen Mok, with lyrics by Wang Haitao and music by Peng Fei, and was released on May 7, 2021. The song is the theme song of the movie "I Want Us to Be Together". The movie is not very popular, but this song was very popular that year.

The filmmakers of "We Want to Be Together" were looking for a musical theme song to serve as a token of their love. After reading the original novel and the film's script, Wang Haitao was deeply moved and immediately penned the heartwarming lyrics, "There are so many people in this world, how lucky I am to have us." The song possessed a unique quality that demanded a delicate and evocative vocalist, so the filmmakers invited Karen Mok to perform the theme song, "So Many People in This World."

Karen Mok's soft and soothing voice also injected soul into the song. Although the film did not become a hit, the song became a hit.

Everyone listened to Su Muwan's performance and savored the lyrics written by Jiang Yu. At that moment, many students seemed to have forgotten that they had just been discussing Jiang Yu's assault, or even hated him, calling him a violent person. At that moment, it seemed that only this song and their admiration for Jiang Yu's lyrics were in their hearts.

In everyone's mind, it seems to be a beautiful love story, warm and healing. On a bright morning, a boy and a girl met and walked into each other's world. However, due to various reasons, the two did not end up together. The boy seemed unable to let go of his departure that year...

College students are at an age when they have dreams of beautiful love. At this moment, they seem to be immersed in the story described in the song.

"A few frames of the past flashed by in the evening breeze

Has the spin during speed disappeared?
Walking in the distant light, you look sunny

There are so many people around
But the world is silent..."

As everyone listened to the chorus, it seemed as if, in that moment, they saw an elderly man. The beautiful images of the past gradually faded from his mind, but he still remembered that sunny morning when the girl walked towards him, as bright as when they first met. But all of this was missed. Sometimes fate is like this. People are bustling around, but few can enter your heart.

The school leaders listened to the song and nodded in approval. The lyrics were well written and the singing was great.

Director Hu sat there, also quietly listening to Su Muwan's singing. There was definitely nothing to criticize about Su Muwan's performance. And with the song written by Jiang Yu, it was even more powerful.

After that, the song was repeated. Everyone was immersed in the song and it gradually came to an end.

"A few old faces floated across the laughter

Stay in the dreamland and never leave
I woke up in the warm light and had a lot to say
There are so many people in the world
But it is silent

There is such a person in this world
Living in my vibrant youth
A long kiss soaked in tears
It often makes me think about it...”

The song is over.

When Su Muwan finished her performance, there was a sense of lingering regret, especially the final verse: "There is someone in this world who lives in my vibrant youth." It was as if at this moment, beautiful memories were shattered, and regret overwhelmed everyone. After all, the boy and girl did not end up together.

The regrets of youth seem to be contained in this song. There is no heart-wrenching cry of sorrow, only a gentle and soft narration, regretful and sad...

Someone touched their cheek. What was sliding down?

It turned out to be tears.

Sentimental girls sobbed silently, some even shed tears. They were in their prime, experiencing youth while also experiencing some regrets. Of course, those who felt the most deeply were the experienced school leaders and the program staff.

At this moment, after listening to Su Muwan's performance of "So Many People in This World," everyone's hearts no longer felt the initial happiness and warmth. The final verse seemed to serve as the finishing touch, laying the groundwork for the previous moments, a beautiful foreshadowing. Everyone knew it was just a memory, yet they still hoped it would remain this way forever.

But reality is cruel after all. The last verse is a sharp turn, and that beautiful moment is shattered. The more beautiful the foreshadowing is, the more regretful and sad it is at the end.

This song, to them, felt like an elderly person pouring out his memories, his own story. Just as the lyrics mentioned, "my hazy eyes," "this dawn and dusk in a long destiny," "the long corridor of time," "flash in the evening breeze," "walking in the distant light," and "living in my soaring youth," these lyrics also made them capture Jiang Yu's sentiment: an elderly person pouring out a profound love that belonged only to her youth. They seemed to imagine an elderly person, his eyes dimming slightly, in his twilight years, recalling an unforgettable love from the spring of his life. Though that love only flashed in the evening breeze, it warmed the winter of his life. Though that love never bore fruit, it lived forever in his youth.

Moreover, this song as a whole offers a strong sense of contrast. While the song's emotional core is clearly sorrowful, it doesn't resort to drastic expression, nor does it express even the slightest resentment towards a love affair that ended without a result. Instead, it's filled with gratitude, happiness, and warmth, as exemplified by lyrics like "How lucky I am to have us," "Floating through laughter," and "Awakening to the warm glow." This is what gives this song such a heartwarming feeling.

The emotional tone is completely opposite to people's feelings, which is quite contrasting.

These school leaders were all teachers from the School of Media, and many of them were professional music teachers, so they were very knowledgeable about these things. After listening to the song written by Jiang Yu and sung by Su Muwan, they were also somewhat surprised by Jiang Yu's talent.

I have to say, Jiang Yu is really talented in writing songs!
Although they had only a limited amount of time to interact with Jiang Yu, the school leaders all felt that this young man was not as uneducated as the internet said, but rather quite polite. The recent news about Jiang Yu online had been making a lot of noise, and the school leaders had also seen it.

But after this brief contact, they all felt that Jiang Yu seemed different from what was said on the Internet recently.

This kid is very polite, respectful, and talented, so why are there so many opinions about him online?
Just because of beating someone?

Moreover, they saw that it was Hu Tian who cursed first. Although hitting people was wrong, was Hu Tian right to curse?
Even Hu Tian's words were considered excessive by many school leaders. And Jiang Yu had so many reactions, could there be some hidden reason?

At least now, in their opinion, from this brief contact, they all feel that Jiang Yu is not like what people say on the Internet, that he is a violent maniac, uneducated and impolite.

The school leaders sitting nearby all looked at Jiang Yu, sighing with emotion: "Oh, Xiao Jiang, your lyrics are so well written, and Xiao Su's singing is also great!"

Jiang Yu smiled, exchanged a few words with the school leaders, and then went on stage to prepare for his performance.

"We've arrived at Xiaojiang."

The school leaders watched Jiang Yu prepare to go on stage and stopped talking to him.

Now they are all looking forward to Jiang Yu’s next performance. The songs he wrote for Su Muwan are so good, so what about the songs they brought?

Everyone was looking forward to this moment. They didn't think it was as the internet said, that this polite and talented young man had gotten into a fight because of Hu Tian's insults. There must be other things going on that no one knew about.

Lin Yi and the others also looked at Jiang Yu and said with a smile: "Come on, Brother Yu!"

Lin Yi, this guy, now calls Jiang Yu "Brother Yu" all the time, and Jiang Yu is a little uncomfortable with it.

But Lin Yi didn't think much of it. He felt that Jiang Yu was such a pitiful guy, so he had to give him some warmth to let him know that the world was still beautiful and there were still many good people, and he was one of them.

Lin Yi became more and more excited when he thought about how the sad and lonely Jiang Yu remembered the warmth he gave him on a certain night, which helped him persevere and make him feel the warmth of the world.

On the stage, Jiang Yu took the topic and spoke slowly.

"I'm very happy to be back in Chengdu, my hometown, to record this program..."

"Next, I'll share one meat-eating song and one vegetable-eating song with you all, and also dedicate it to the person I love most, my mother..."

I’m in a free period recently, and I’d like to try opening two books at once.

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(End of this chapter)