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Chapter 265 Forgive me for my unruly, unrestrained, and freedom-loving life.
After Lu Ran finished speaking, the whole room burst into laughter.

What was bound to happen has happened; there's no escaping it.

In a room of the "Voice of the Heart" studio, Gu Yaohui was watching the show, along with Cai Jiasheng.

There was also a tablet computer in front of him, which displayed Lu Ran's live broadcast room.

Upon hearing this, Gu Yaohui's face turned ugly, and he swiped to exit the live stream.

He couldn't stand it anymore.

Isn't this just targeting him?

In Lu Ran's live stream, netizens were just looking for a good show.

"I liked Director Lu's speech!"

"Here it comes! The last song is finally coming! Thank you, Tencent!"

"It doesn't matter where you look, it's not much different from looking at penguins here."

On stage, after Lu Ran finished speaking, the surrounding lights dimmed.

"Boundless Oceans, Vast Skies" is a classic song by Beyond.

There's a saying on Earth: you may not listen to Cantonese songs, but you've definitely heard "Boundless Oceans, Vast Skies".

Even those who haven't heard this song have likely seen its lyrics elsewhere.

No matter which music platform it's on, this song is undoubtedly number one among all Cantonese songs.

This song, released in 1993, can still be found on the hot song charts of major music software today.

There are always people who can feel a positive attitude towards life in this song.

Ideals will never die!

Lu Ran also used this song as the finale of his album, titled "Ideal".

The prelude begins at this point; it's the sound of a piano.

On this night, by the sea, as the piano music began, only one beam of light shone on Lu Ran on the stage, making him appear like a lonely figure.

Tonight, I watch the snow fall in the cold night.

"With a heart that has cooled, I drift far away~"

"Chasing after someone in the wind and rain, their shadow indistinguishable in the fog~"

"The sky is vast, the sea is wide, but will you and I change?"

"Who hasn't changed?"

In this feeling of loneliness, Lu Ran began to sing.

Hu Nengkai, who was listening to music, was somewhat surprised.

"This word is so well-written!"

In the entertainment industry, Lu Ran has been fighting alone from the very beginning.

Every step I took felt like walking through a long, cold night.

But no matter what, Lu Ran has never changed.

He had countless opportunities to partner with capital and rake in huge sums of money, but he didn't do it.

At this moment, Lu Ran's singing continued.

Countless times, I've faced cold stares and ridicule.

"I have never given up on my ideals~"

"A fleeting feeling of disorientation and loss."

"Without realizing it, the love in my heart has faded."

"Who understands me?"

Upon hearing these words, a look of reminiscence appeared on Hu Nengkai's face.

On the road to pursuing ideals, who hasn't experienced cold shoulders and ridicule?

When he first started writing music reviews, there were a lot of criticisms in the comments section.

Many people he knows don't think highly of him either.

There are many, many more people like him in life.

Some people are able to remain undisturbed and persevere.

However, some people may be affected and fail to reach the other side.

This road is difficult to travel to begin with.

At this point, we arrive at the first chorus of the song.

Lu Ran's voice remained low.

Forgive me for my untamed, unrestrained, and freedom-loving life~

"I'm also afraid that one day I'll fall down, oh no~"

"Anyone can betray their ideals."

"Why would I be afraid of a day when it's just you and me?"

The audience listened to the song in silence.

The expressions on everyone's faces said it all.

When people hear this song, they think of their own ideals.

Some people's ideals are dead; their corpses can't even be found.

"I have betrayed my ideals."

"I love freedom too, but I can't afford to fall."

"This song is sung by Director Lu himself!"

"I may not be able to realize my dreams, but I can watch Director Lu achieve them. Keep it up, Director Lu, and create more great works for everyone!"

In a room in the capital.

Renowned music producers Lian Xinghan and Tang Yufeng were watching Lu Ran's performance together.

The two middle-aged men listened to the song with nothing but admiration on their faces.

During this interlude, Tang Yufeng looked at Lian Xinghan.

"What do you think?"

Lian Xinghan shook his head: "In this respect, Lu Ran has already been crowned king in the Cantonese song field."

Tang Yufeng nodded: "This song will definitely leave its mark on the entire Chinese music scene."

The main problem is that they don't understand Cantonese; otherwise, they could write Cantonese songs.

However, they had previously composed music for some Cantonese songs in Hong Kong.

The composition and arrangement of the song "Boundless Oceans, Vast Skies" are remarkable even when taken individually.

A song like this, which combines ideals with excellent lyrics and music, and is sung by Lu Ran, is unlikely to be buried in the music scene.

After a short interlude, Lu Ran continued singing.

In a major city, on a bridge, a young man is smoking, wearing headphones, and holding a mobile phone.

The phone was playing Lu Ran's song. The young man's name was Xiao Zheng, and he was already in his thirties.

He divorced his wife last year, and his wife took their child with her. He now needs to pay 3,000 yuan in child support every month.

Besides the three thousand yuan, he also had loans on his hands.

The divorce had already dealt him a huge blow, and he gradually became more and more withdrawn.

Today, he was laid off again as part of the company's layoffs.

He came here tonight intending to settle things once and for all.

If it weren't for Lu Ran's performance, he wouldn't be standing here right now.

For a long time, it was the songs from Lu Ran's album that sustained him and accompanied him through those difficult days.

I'll feel unsatisfied if I don't watch tonight's performance.

Xiao Zheng's idea is to jump off this bridge after watching the performance.

When the song "Boundless Oceans, Vast Skies" entered his ears, many thoughts raced through Xiao Zheng's mind.

When he was in elementary school, he was playing with his classmates. When the teacher asked him what his dream was, he said his dream was to have an endless supply of spicy strips.

Back then, the small shops near the school gate sold spicy strips. They would break down a big bag of spicy strips and sell them individually; one big strip cost one cent.

Back then, his pocket money was only 50 cents or a dollar. He would buy a spicy snack to try, but it would be gone in just a few bites.

When you get to junior high, it's all about studying. You have to get into high school, and high school is about getting into university.

After graduation, I worked, got married, and had children. It seems like I've never lived for myself.

At this point, the song returns to the chorus.

Forgive me for my untamed, unrestrained, and freedom-loving life~

Just as Xiao Zheng was lost in thought, the emotions of the whole song became increasingly intense.

The emotions in the song "Boundless Oceans, Vast Skies" develop in layers.

From the initial setup to the subsequent suppression and introspection, followed by the accumulation of emotions, and finally the explosion in the next stage.

After this part is sung, the interlude begins.

In some versions, the interlude here has been cut.

Lu Ran kept this interlude.

In the midst of an emotional outburst, this interlude serves to give the listener a moment to catch their breath, thus paving the way for a stronger outburst and a more resolute belief.

Listening to this interlude, Xiao Zheng thought of his parents, his children, and this beautiful world.

At that moment, Lu Ran's powerful singing voice rang out.

Still free and true to myself~

"Sing my song forever, wherever you go!"

After this section, an even more powerful vocal performance follows.

At this moment, the live stream chat was already buzzing with excitement.

"It's so good! This is definitely the best Cantonese song I've heard all year!"

"I'm going to change 'Forgive me for my unruly, unrestrained, and freedom-loving life' to my personal motto!"

"Those with ideals never admit defeat!"

"I'm fired up! It doesn't matter if I failed this exam, I'll just try again. Enjoy the process!"

"Ideals don't necessarily have to be realized; the most beautiful thing is always the process of pursuing them."

"Thank you, Lu Ran. I'm very satisfied with this song."

Besides the viewers' comments, the bullet screen also contained various silly remarks from netizens.

Freedom and individuality are acceptable, but streaking is not.

Having ideals is fine, but please abide by the law, etc.

Standing by the bridge, Xiao Zheng, who was braving the cold wind, actually smiled, a rare occurrence for him.

Or listen to Lu Ting's songs; netizens always manage to come up with something new and funny.

The lights on the stage are bright.

Lu Ran slowly finished singing the last two lines, and the song officially ended there.

At that moment, a car stopped beside the bridge.

A man got out of the car. As he walked towards Xiao Zheng, he reached into his pocket and asked, "Brother, what are you doing here?"

When he got to Xiao Zheng, he had already taken out a cigarette case from his pocket, pulled out a cigarette, and handed it to Xiao Zheng.

Xiao Zheng took the cigarette and said, "I'll just enjoy the breeze here, thank you."

"Brother, are you really alright?"

Under the streetlights, Xiao Zheng's eyes were glistening.

"I'm really fine."

"Tell me if you have any troubles, and I'll see if I can help."

The man lit a cigarette for Xiao Zheng, and then lit one for himself as well.

The two started smoking right there by the bridge.

He looked at Xiao Zheng's phone, which was still playing Lu Ran's live stream.

"You watch Lu Ran's live streams? You like Lu Ran's songs too?"

Xiao Zheng nodded.

"Isn't this a coincidence? I also like Lu Ran's songs. I was so busy on the way here that I didn't have time to listen to them. How about this, you come with me in the car, and I'll find a place for us to have a drink and chat."

"No need," Xiao Zheng said instinctively.

"What's the point of not using it? Let's go, let's go. No need for nonsense. We both like Lu Ran's songs, so we're comrades. It's no fun for you to catch a cold by the bridge in this freezing weather."

Seeing the person's enthusiasm, Xiao Zheng smiled.

He knew that this person was afraid he would jump after leaving, which was why he wanted to take him for drinks.

This kindness also made him feel warm.

"Okay, then let me finish my cigarette."

"No rush, finish your cigarette before you leave. Tell me what Lu Ran sang just now."

Xiao Zheng took off one of his earphones, wiped it on his clothes, and then handed it to the other person.

"Come listen with me."

At that moment, as the music subsided, thunderous applause erupted from the audience.

Lu Ran looked at everyone with a smile.

After a few seconds, Lu Ran raised his hand and pressed it down, and the applause gradually stopped.

Lu Ran slowly said, "I would like to take this opportunity to say something to all my fans and also to report to my fan meeting that the promise I made at the fan meeting regarding the album has been officially fulfilled. All ten songs of the first album, 'Ideal,' have been released!"

Finally, I'd like to leave you with this thought: Don't dwell on whether your ideals can be realized; the ideal of life is simply to live an ideal life.

(End of this chapter)