The Queen's Rumored Father

In the afternoon, while Xu Yuan and the others were filming the music video, Andy Lau was recording a song in the recording studio. Perhaps the recording didn't go smoothly, because when he later watched the music video footage, he kept shaking his head.

In retrospect, Andy Lau was not actually satisfied with either the song or the filming.

"This song... you're not satisfied with it?" Xu Yuan asked.

Andy Lau suddenly looked up.

"How could that be? This is the best song I received during the 'Lost and Found' themed event." Andy Lau nodded subconsciously, then denied Xu Yuan's words.

Since the recording has already begun, how can I admit that my work isn't the best in my opinion?

If it's not the best, what's the point of making it?

In acting, music, and even the entire art industry, top artists must have the awareness that what they create is the best!

Only those who possess this belief can achieve the best.

Or rather, any top performer in any field must possess this belief.

Of course, belief is one aspect, but in the specific process, we still need to learn what we need to learn and move forward steadily, rather than blindly hoping to achieve instant success and indulging in daydreams every day.

Xu Yuan picked up the sheet music and started humming along, feeling that something was indeed strange.

This song would rank around third to fifth on an album by a fairly good musician.

It's okay, but it's not exactly pleasant to listen to.

You can hear it, but you won't actively listen to it.

What Andy Lau initially wanted was definitely a hit song.

At the same time, the lyrics don't quite capture the essence of the story and don't really fit the theme of being lost and alone.

The assistant brought over a few cans of beer. Andy Lau handed one to Xu Yuan, then raised an eyebrow at Xu Yuan, as if asking Meng Xiaoxuan if she wanted one.

Xu Yuan waved his hand.

Then the assistant handed Meng Xiaoxuan a bottle of Assam milk tea.

After taking a few sips of beer, Xu Yuan picked up the guitar that was placed next to the recording studio.

Deng!

Xu Yuan plucked the strings and began to speak:

"The way home!"

Upon hearing those four words, Andy Lau trembled. He looked at Xu Yuan and unconsciously crushed the beer can in his hand.

Ever since filming Lost and Love, he has always felt something swirling in his mind.

But he couldn't grasp that feeling.

This is why neither the songs nor the music videos satisfied Andy Lau, because he himself was not quite sure what he wanted.

But now he knows.

What he really wanted was those four words that Xu Yuan had said!

Beer makes you burp easily. I was just momentarily distracted, and I hope I didn't make anyone think too much.

"Count how many years a lifetime has."

Let's count the ups and downs of the journey.

So much laughter, so much tears.

The way home

Count them, there are 365 in a year.

Let's count the days and see what wins and losses we've had.

And what else is satisfied?

Xu Yuan hummed softly; the melody was simple, the lyrics straightforward, and the technique not particularly sophisticated, but... it was deeply moving.

It wasn't Xu Yuan's affection, but Andy Lau's.

This song is the theme song for Andy Lau's film "Lost and Found," and it was also performed on the Spring Festival Gala. The lyrics were written by Andy Lau himself; they don't have much literary flair, but they are powerful because of his sincere heart.

This song may not become a nationwide hit, but like "Lost and Found," it has an immense impact on Andy Lau and on China's anti-human trafficking efforts.

No one can replace him.

"Go home, happiness!"

Happiness is being able to hug your parents!

Tell me, a shy confession.

The lights are there, not far away in the dim light.

Go home, you're lonely!

Loneliness awaits solace!

She took off those layers of costumes,

Blow away the fog in your heart!

When the song ended, Andy Lau's face was covered in tears.

"This is it! This is what I've been looking for! This is the feeling!" Andy Lau frantically searched for pens and paper in the recording studio, trying to write down what he had just said, afraid that Xu Yuan would forget it.

He looked anxious, like a little child.

"Don't panic, I remember everything." Xu Yuan pulled Hua Zai back.

Concern leads to confusion; the current state of bewilderment of a former superstar is exactly the same as that of a busy yet numb white-collar worker in a high-end CBD.

"It's good that you remember." Hua Zai said it well, but immediately handed the paper and pen to Xu Yuan, "You should write it down."

Xu Yuan, Meng Xiaoxuan, and Andy Lau's assistant exchanged smiles and began writing rapidly.

Andy Lau's expression immediately relaxed.

He's been exhausted lately.

This matter had been weighing on his mind for far too long.

After he finished writing it, something else happened: Andy Lau insisted on recording the song.

"Okay, okay, record it, record it right away."

Xu Yuan remained silent, accompanying Andy Lau as he recorded the song.

Finally, I didn't finish until 4 a.m.

Meng Xiaoxuan and Andy Lau's female assistant had already fallen asleep.

Hua Zai looked at Xu Yuan and suddenly grinned foolishly.

"Kid, you're pretty good!"

Xu Yuan waved his hand: "Not at all, not at all, you can do it."

Don't be modest.

"I'm not being modest. If you knew the whole story, you definitely wouldn't be laughing."

After all, the song actually belongs to Andy Lau. Knowing the truth, Andy Lau would definitely shed tears.

"What? What did you just say? Speak louder!"

"It's nothing. I was just saying that Hong Kong at four in the morning is nothing special."

"Yes, the mainland is definitely more prosperous now. It's new, vibrant, and full of hope! By the way, I'd like to buy your song and turn it into a free charity song. You can decide the price. But don't say it's too low, otherwise it will seem like I'm not sincere."

"This song is yours."

"I know, it has to be mine." Andy Lau thought that Xu Yuan wanted to sell the song to someone else and only give him the right to use it.

"I'm telling you, this song is yours, bro!" Xu Yuan patted Andy Lau on the shoulder. "Go to sleep, we have to shoot the music video tomorrow!"

After saying that, Xu Yuan fell asleep immediately.

How can you accept money?

It's just returning it to its rightful owner; after all, you never know when you might need to use some of Andy Lau's classic songs.

After all, the classic songs that Xu Yuan knew so well seemed to be fewer in this world than Andy Lau's.

Things like "Give me a bottle of mineral water, and I'll give you an empty cup" or "I've waited so long for this day, and I've dreamt so long that my dream has finally come true" have never materialized in this world, and probably never will.

"Good lad!" Hua Zai understood what Xu Yuan meant. He smiled slightly, lay down on the chair, and fell asleep as well.

……

The music video was reshot early the next morning, and Luo Cheng was invited to the set.

But the director is no longer him, but Andy Lau.

As for Luo Cheng, he was just there to oversee things. After filming, the director would still credit him. This wouldn't be of any use to Andy Lau, but for Luo Cheng, it could very well be one of his early representative works.

This was also to silence Luo Cheng and prevent him from speaking out of turn.

After all, if Xu Yuan's assault were to be orchestrated by someone with ulterior motives, it could very well become a major negative news story with far-reaching consequences.

Andy Lau has been in the business for so long, he still has this kind of foresight.

Two days later, filming for the music video wrapped up.

Andy Lau hosted a banquet, inviting Xu Yuan, Meng Xiaoxuan, and other friends to dine together.

Among them was Li Keqin.

The reason I say "again" is because Xu Yuan and Li Keqin met up in the last two days.