In the entertainment industry, everyone has been reborn, but who will be their servant?

Chapter 106 is not targeting anyone.

The gala was held in a somber atmosphere of mourning; there was no cheering, no laughter, only touching stories from the disaster area.

The gala opened with a large chorus, and people like Chen Peisi made an appearance.

Then came donations from all walks of life. Each donation resulted in long queues and a large number of people, as it included not only the entertainment industry but also the arts, business, and other sectors.

The party continued until almost 11:12 p.m., when the special program finally began.

"Next, please welcome our familiar friends from the entertainment industry to the stage," Zhou Tao said.

Sparse applause rang out. Liu Yifei, without makeup, walked onto the stage with a serious expression and placed the prepared envelope into the donation box in the center of the stage.

He then walked between the two hosts and saw the distinguished people in the audience. Despite his composed mindset, he couldn't help but feel a little uneasy.

Yesterday she confidently told Qin Xuan that she could do it, but when she actually stood on this stage, she got nervous.

After all, those sitting in the audience are no ordinary people!
"Welcome to the scene. Please express your feelings at this moment." Zhou Tao handed her the microphone.

Liu Yifei took a deep breath and said, "Disasters are merciless, but people are compassionate. I hope we can all work together to help those affected by the disaster and orphans get through this difficult time."

Sparse applause rang out again.

"Thank you, I'll prepare your song." Zhou Tao said to her.

Liu Yifei then returned to the center of the stage and stood quietly, waiting to start singing.

"From the bare-handed search and rescue in the ruins to the gathering of love from thousands of miles away, from the faint light in the temporary tents to the new homes rising from the ground, every concern is burning hot, and every act of support is firm."

Let us carry this united belief and send our sincerest wishes to our compatriots in the disaster area: May our mountains and rivers be safe and sound, and may peace prevail on earth; may our homes be rebuilt, and may our lives be peaceful and serene; may every wounded heart be gently comforted, and may every hope be fulfilled!

As Zhou Tao finished her touching introduction, soothing music began to play.

Liu Yifei gripped the microphone tightly, trying to calm herself.

She had listened to this song hundreds of times, and she remembered every melody clearly, so she knew exactly where to start. As she approached her turn, she raised the microphone:

You are the long road, the light in the mountain fog, I am a child, walking in your sight.

Her voice was clear and gentle, flowing through people's hearts like a gentle stream. Even though it was lip-synced, it was still her voice.

The audience watched the slender figure on the stage with solemn expressions, exuding a sense of compassion.

"And I will love the world you love, wish you the smile you desire, I'm holding your hand as I stumble along, please take me to tomorrow."

"If you have tasted bitterness that has brought me sweetness, I am willing to live out your wish, I am willing to live without regrets, I am willing to bravely face every day of this prosperous age!"

Liu Yifei raised her head and silently sang the last word in her heart, which touched the hearts of everyone present.

Viewers in front of their televisions were already captivated by the song, no longer focusing on who was standing on stage, but instead listening intently to the music.

An elderly father was about to turn off the TV and go to sleep when he heard this song and stopped, captivated by it.

The woman who was mopping the floor put down her chores and stared at the television.

There are hardly any bullet comments or live streams now, so netizens' reactions are somewhat slow.

Liu Xiaoli was also watching TV when she saw her daughter standing on the CCTV stage, and her nose felt a little sore.

She knew how hard her daughter had worked, getting up early and staying up late to sing this song, and she knew how difficult it was to get on this stage. Even though she felt upset, she held back and didn't say anything.

Moreover, after being blacklisted, he was basically cut off from the big stage, let alone CCTV.

"You are the long river of time, the sky ablaze with sparks, and I, a gazer, will sing your praises. You are where I came from, and where my heart belongs; on every path in this world, I will meet you."

"And I will love the world you love."

"The mountains and rivers are safe and sound, the fireworks are as usual, but your wishful gaze has been fulfilled. Children, sleep peacefully in your dreams, just as you loved them so deeply... Ah...!"

This time, the singing was more powerful than the previous one. There were no fierce shouts, only gentle reassurances, as if saying, "I will not let you down!"

Even those in the audience who weren't human beings showed slight changes in expression, moved by the song.

Everyone has a strong heart.

Meanwhile, viewers in front of their televisions were already moved by the song and silently shed tears.

An elderly man, hunched over, tried to turn up the volume on the black-and-white television on the counter.

"Grandpa, let me do it!" The grandson jumped off the bed, stretched out his arm, and turned up the volume on the black and white TV.

A grown man was watching TV, tears streaming down his face, and said to his wife beside him, "I'm almost 40 years old, and I actually cried while listening to this."

His wife wiped away his tears with a tissue and patted his back; it was a heartwarming moment.

Such scenes have occurred all over the country. People react with a mix of emotions: bitterness,感动, tears, and pride. Different lives, different feelings.
Liu Yifei's singing is spreading to every place and corner of the country, after all, there are more than 400 TV stations, unless you are not in front of the TV.

Of course, Qin Xuan wasn't in front of the TV; he hadn't watched TV for many years, but people in this era still had the habit of watching TV.

Backstage, Fang Long, Na Ying, and Wang Fei also changed their expressions; they could tell whether it was good or bad.

"This song is exceptionally high quality." Na Ying said in surprise, referring to Wang Fei, with whom she had a close relationship.

"A perfect balance of art and emotion, and also commercial appeal, this song must have been written by someone great."

Wang Fei nodded seriously and listened attentively. She had no idea that she almost sang this song.

The other actors and celebrities also looked focused; Liu Yifei's move was quite something.

At this moment, Liu Yifei's voice suddenly rose again, as if she had a sense of mission or a sense of resonance:

"And I will dream the reunion you dream of, wish for eternity as you desire, and walk the long road you have walked. This is how I love you!"

"I will also see the world you have not seen, write the poems you have not written, the moon in the sky, the thoughts in my heart, you will always be by my side." Then her voice deepened: "I promise to be with you for a lifetime of clarity, as pure as your youthful face!"

As soon as the sound ended, while the music was still playing, enthusiastic applause spontaneously erupted from the audience and continued unabated.

It's as if we're applauding her, as if we're applauding this song, and as if we're applauding this glorious era!

Liu Yifei wiped the tears from her face with the back of her hand. Just as Qin Xuan had said, she really cried while singing. Of course, it wasn't an act; she was genuinely crying.

Every time I sing, every time I'm moved, this happens.

She bowed deeply to the audience and then walked backstage. The applause continued unabated until she left the stage.

"This prosperous era is just as you wished...!" The host said as he stepped onto the stage, wiping away tears from his face.

With Liu Yifei's performance over, the gala had only one or two minutes left, which was a grand finale with a group sing-along.

Across the country, the search index for the term "as you wish" on the internet has already exceeded ten million, and soon it is soaring to twenty million and thirty million in just a few minutes.

As always, netizens were in high spirits and didn't go to sleep even though it was past midnight.

"Liu Yifei's song made me cry."

"Salute to our predecessors, may our motherland be strong and prosperous, Liu Yifei, well done {thumbs up}!"

"I never expected Liu Yifei could sing."

"She's sung a lot of songs, but she's just never become famous!"

"When did you start singing so well!"

"You once tasted my bitterness, and I am willing to live out your wish. This phrase is absolutely brilliant!"

"Cherish this prosperous era, and pay tribute to it!"

"Sister sings so beautifully, I love it!"

The reviews are overwhelmingly positive, praising Liu Yifei's performance of the song. If your competitors want to smear you, they'd better plan ahead and prepare some money first.

But the most outrageous thing wasn't that; the download index for "As You Wish" MP3 also showed exponential growth, quickly surpassing ten million. Its popularity was simply astonishing.

The popularity of the song "Welcome to You" was overshadowed by the other 24 Olympic songs composed and sung by well-known figures, including "Thousands of Mountains and Rivers" and "One World, One Dream".

This is what makes Qin Xuan so remarkable; his debut performance of "As You Wish" earned him the label of official promotion.

Actually, this song has nothing to do with the organizing committee. The reason Qin Xuan didn't send the song to the organizing committee first is that they have a rule that the copyright of the song must be transferred free of charge.

In other words, aside from the right to be credited, the song has nothing to do with you. Of course, the profits still go to you, but who sings it and how it's handled is none of your business. You can't even make it into a commercial CD for sale.

Do you think those Chinese-language songwriters would create something with real passion? They just do it perfunctorily, just to get it over with. That's why the Olympic songs weren't very good.

Also, he gave the song to Liu Yifei, so he no longer had the right to give it to the organizing committee.

It's best not to give it to the organizing committee; that way, you're more flexible!

Qin Xuan uploaded a recording of "As You Wish" to the internet when Liu Yifei went on stage to sing.

It's better for him to spread the pirated content himself than to let others do it. He's not doing it for money; he's just trying to promote Liu Yifei and increase her national recognition.

With her image on CCTV as a foundation, and her image already edited and spread online by middlemen, she shouldn't experience the phenomenon of her song being more famous than herself.

The worst thing for a singer is for their song to be popular but the singer to not be!

After the event, Liu Yifei wanted to go home, but someone called her to stay.

"Brother Fang Long!" Liu Yifei greeted.

"Wow! Who wrote this song for you?" Hendrik Willem Van Loon exclaimed enthusiastically, showing his interest.

He only just found out that Liu Yifei was here, which is normal. He has a private room, but Liu Yifei doesn't.

Standing next to Hendrik Willem Van Loon were many people, including Na Ying, Chen Daoming, Xie Biwang, Joey Yung, and Andy Lau, all of whom were close friends.

"Qin Xuan, President Xuan!" Liu Yifei didn't hide anything and glanced at the people around him.

The way I look at her now has changed.

Being able to appear on CCTV programs and even sing patriotic songs solo shows that the person has made an impression on the leaders.

After all, they knew what happened on the scene. Those who weren't ordinary people were deeply moved by the song; it touched their hearts. Liu Yifei will definitely be invited again.

"He's really good to you!"

Henrik Wong was also taken aback, and then said, "How about we go get some food? It's so late, and we're all hungry."

"No need, I have to go back home. My mom is waiting for me! She just called," Liu Yifei politely declined.

"Alright then, let's get together sometime." Henri didn't object.

Liu Yifei nodded, then looked at the others with an apologetic expression. They all nodded back, and some even smiled at her in greeting.

That's how the entertainment industry is. When you're not doing well, nobody pays attention to you, but once you break through a certain constraint, everyone comes to curry favor with you. It's a very realistic place.

The following day, the MP3 downloads of "As You Wish" exceeded 100 million. People replaced "Welcome to You" and "As You Wish" was played on a loop in every corner of the country, including streets, alleys, airports, train stations, campuses, and shopping malls!
It quickly spread throughout the global Chinese community, and even foreigners who did not understand Chinese were attracted by its melody.

It's as if "As You Wish" is a welcoming song, not "Welcome to You"!
Of course, Qin Xuan didn't mean to target anyone; she just didn't expect that so many songs from the organizing committee would be so easily defeated.

If he hadn't let Liu Yifei perform on CCTV first, it might not have achieved such an effect; the reach was terrifying, and the label was firmly attached.

People have no idea what's going on with this song!
(End of this chapter)