He unexpectedly becomes a father at the start of his life, and the mother of his child is a national

After completing these tasks, Chen Hao turned his attention to music creation.

After agreeing to collaborate with Lin Caiwei yesterday, he felt a sense of urgency and excitement about creating.

Since you've agreed, you should produce more high-quality works.

"Clear Sky and Gentle Breeze" is a warm and steadfast love song. He felt that he could also create a song for Lin Caiwei with a slightly different style, but one that could still showcase her vocal qualities and emotional depth.

He sat on the living room carpet, picked up his guitar, closed his eyes, and let his thoughts wander.

This time, he wanted to write a song about "separation and reunion".

It wasn't a heart-wrenching sadness, but a complex emotion tinged with regret yet filled with relief and blessings.

Like two lines that briefly intersect before each extending into the distance, the glimmer of light at the moment of intersection remains forever in our hearts.

The song title came to mind: "Letter from Afar".

The idea for the melody then came about.

He chose a slightly slower tempo, using simple piano or guitar arpeggios as the main theme, and the arrangement could incorporate some plaintive cello or flute sounds to enhance the mood.

The verses have a gentle melody, like a soft whisper; the chorus elevates the emotion, with the melody becoming expansive and long, yet still maintaining restraint.

He picked up his pen and wrote the first note on the staff.

Inspiration flows freely, and fingers occasionally pluck at the guitar strings to confirm the chord progressions and the harmony of the melody.

[Ding! A theme of parting and reunion has been conceived; the melody is beautiful and narrative-rich. Music experience +188.]

[Ding! The emotional tone was accurately controlled, sorrowful yet not tragic, carrying a sense of relief and blessing. Literature experience +175, Music experience +156.]

The lyrics were also written simultaneously.

He didn't want to use overly explicit vocabulary, but rather conveyed emotions through imagery:

Deep inside the drawer, on yellowed letter paper, are the unfinished sentences from that summer.

The postmark has blurred the address, but time has made your image clear.

"We are like migratory birds, flying to our respective seasons, / The sky remembers the joy of that time we stood side by side."

The wind carries the scent of distant lands, telling me that you too are finding peace somewhere in this world.

The chorus is where emotions converge:

"This is a letter sent to the past, / The postman is the wind chime passing by the window."

There's no need to ask when it will return, no need to lament the past; some beautiful moments, once captured, become eternal.

May you find even brighter stars in the distance, and may I find peaceful sunshine here.

He meticulously crafted the lyrics, adjusting the rhymes to make them both poetic and natural, easy to sing and listen to.

[Ding! The lyrics are rich in imagery, subtle yet profound in emotion, and beautiful and fluent in language. Literary experience +192, musical experience +168.]

After the basic framework of the melody and lyrics was finalized, Chen Hao picked up his guitar and began to practice singing.

He lowered his voice and sang the song slowly in a slightly hoarse and magnetic tone.

The guitar accompaniment is simple and clean, serving entirely the purpose of expressing emotion.

[Ding! A complete rendition of the new song "Letter from Afar" was delivered, showcasing delicate emotions, natural transitions between true and falsetto voices, and an accurate grasp of the song's meaning. Singing experience +195.]

[Ding! The guitar arrangement is simple yet soulful, effectively enhancing the song's atmosphere. Music experience +188.]

After finishing the song, Chen Hao was quite satisfied with himself.

"Letter from Afar" and "Clear Sky and Gentle Breeze" are two different expressions of emotion, but both are equally suitable for Lin Caiwei's clear voice that carries a sense of story.

He believes that if the arrangement is appropriate, Lin Caiwei can sing a very moving version.

He put down his guitar and carefully put away the sheet music.

Looking at the time, it's still early.

He considered that perhaps he could prepare one or two more songs of different styles, such as one that was more upbeat and lively, or one with a Chinese flavor, to give Lin Caiwei more options.

……

Meanwhile, at the Yulantang Gallery on the other side of Shanghai, the morning was peaceful and elegant.

An elderly man, dressed in a dark gray Tang suit, with gray hair that was neatly combed and a sprightly appearance, walked in slowly.

He leaned on a smooth sandalwood cane, his steps were steady, his eyes were calm yet sharp, and he exuded a refined and scholarly air that had been tempered by the passage of time.

The old man's name was Lin Sinian.

If people in the entertainment industry knew his identity, they would probably be shocked—he is the grandfather of Lin Caiwei, a top pop star today.

Lin Caiwei's background is somewhat bumpy.

Her father died of illness when she was young, and her mother was a gambling addict who almost completely neglected the family.

It was her grandfather, Lin Sinian, who raised his granddaughter single-handedly with his meager pension and odd jobs, supporting her education and vocal music studies.

After coming of age, Lin Caiwei entered the entertainment industry and quickly rose to fame and made money thanks to her talent and hard work.

The first thing I did was buy my grandfather a spacious and comfortable house and give him a large sum of money, hoping that the old man, who had worked hard all his life, could enjoy his later years in peace.

However, Lin Sinian always had a knot in his heart.

The death of her son (Lin Caiwei's father) is inextricably linked to her irresponsible daughter-in-law.

When her son suddenly fell ill, the woman was engrossed in a mahjong game outside, delaying the best time to get him to the hospital.

Lin Ssu-nien never dared to tell his young granddaughter the details of this incident, fearing she wouldn't be able to handle it.

It wasn't until Lin Caiwei came of age that she accidentally learned the truth. With her strong personality, she resolutely severed ties with her nominal mother and vowed never to have anything to do with her again.

From then on, the grandfather and grandson depended on each other for survival.

Lin Caiwei gave her grandfather a lot of money, hoping he could live a good life.

Lin Ssu-nien lived a simple life and did not pursue luxury, but he had one expensive hobby—calligraphy and painting.

He received a good traditional education in his youth, has beautiful handwriting, and also enjoys sketching landscapes.

After retiring, this hobby became an important part of his spiritual life.

He not only practices calligraphy and painting himself, but also enjoys collecting and appreciating works by famous artists.

Most of the money given by his granddaughter went into this "bottomless pit".

He frequently visits various galleries, auction houses, and antique markets in Shanghai, searching for works that catch his eye.

Yulantang Gallery is one of the places he frequents.

The manager here, He Muqing, is professional, insightful, and has a good manner, which suits Lin Sinian's temperament very well.

Over time, the two became acquainted.

However, He Muqing only knew that this Mr. Lin was a retired elderly man with good taste and financial means who enjoyed calligraphy and painting.

However, no one ever connected him with the dazzling pop star Lin Caiwei—after all, there are too many people with the same surname.

"Mr. Lin, you've arrived." He Muqing greeted Lin Sinian with a warm and respectful smile as he entered.

"What would you like to see today? We recently received a new batch of works by several key figures from the Jinling School of painting. Would you like to take a look?"