A song from Chengdu revived a closed-down pub.

For the next few days, Su Fan and the Houbanye Band worked on the song.

The production team was also busy, releasing three trailers a day and bombarding viewers with behind-the-scenes footage.

The news that Su Fan was a guest performer had already caused a sensation late into the night.

Director Liu Chendong smiles at everyone he meets, his mouth almost reaching his ears.

The broadcast time has finally arrived.

Backstage, Su Fan met Shen Yi'an for the first time.

Shen Yi'an glared at him, while Su Fan grinned and made a throat-slitting gesture at him.

Ji Xiaocheng, who was standing to the side, was puzzled by what he saw.

He asked, "Brother Shen, what about you and Su Fan...?"

Shen Yi'an didn't mention his grudge against Su Fan, only saying, "A competitor."

Ji Xiaocheng frowned.

He used to really like Su Fan and had several of Su Fan's songs saved on his phone.

But the Su Fan in front of him, grinning and gesturing as if to slit his throat, was completely different from the musician he had imagined who wrote "Chengdu" and "With Me".

It's petty to start competing with your opponents backstage before even stepping onto the field.

His initial positive impression of her instantly diminished.

Just then, He Xiaoxiao and Xie Siyu walked over.

When He Xiaoxiao saw Su Fan, her first words weren't greetings, but rather a demand for payment: "Old Su, where's my song?"

Su Fan then reminded him, "Don't be disrespectful; I'm your elder."

He Xiaoxiao scoffed and then said, "Give me the song, and I'll call you grandpa."

Su Fan said slowly, "I know you're in a hurry, but don't rush, this isn't urgent..."

He Xiaoxiao quickly interrupted, "Alright, alright! Put away your nonsense right now, or I'm afraid I'll lose control and start swearing."

Su Fan changed the subject, asking, "What song have you prepared? What place are you aiming for?"

He Xiaoxiao complained helplessly, "If you hadn't come, I would have wanted to help my Siyu win a championship. Now that you're here, I feel like I have no chance."

Su Fan looked completely innocent: "Is it my fault?"

He Xiaoxiao glared at him: "Otherwise what?"

At this moment, Xie Siyu stepped forward somewhat awkwardly and said, "Teacher Su Fan, I am Xie Siyu. It's a pleasure to meet you."

Su Fan smiled and said, "I've heard your song before; it's very unique. I wish you good luck in achieving your goal."

Xie Siyu nodded repeatedly: "Thank you, Teacher Su Fan. I will try my best."

Su Fan turned to look at He Xiaoxiao and slowly uttered four words: "Don't hold us back."

"you……"

Before He Xiaoxiao could finish speaking, a staff member ran over and called out, "Teacher He Xiaoxiao, Teacher Xie Siyu, it's your turn to go on stage!"

He Xiaoxiao swallowed back the words she was about to say, glared at Su Fan, and pulled Xie Siyu toward the stage.

On the stage, the lights shone brightly.

He Xiaoxiao and Xie Siyu sang a popular song with a very original arrangement. The two cooperated very well, and the audience applauded continuously.

After the song ended, the two returned backstage.

He Xiaoxiao walked up to Su Fan and said, "How was it? Didn't hold you back, did you?"

Su Fan said seriously, "You didn't hold anyone back; you just made Xie Siyu stand out even more. You deserve praise."

"Are you praising me or insulting me?"

"I'm praising you. It's not easy to play the supporting role so well."

"you……"

Before He Xiaoxiao could finish speaking, a staff member ran over and said, "Teacher Su Fan, it's your turn to get ready to go on stage."

Just then, the host announced, "Next up, please welcome the Midnight Band and their guest performer, Su Fan! They're performing a folk song called 'The Great Dream'."

As soon as he finished speaking, the live stream chat exploded with comments.

"Folk music? Singing folk music on this stage? That's a bit of a disadvantage. Rock and pop are the standard for the finals!"

"Upstairs, have you forgotten how Su Fan got started? He became famous through folk music. Maybe he'll surprise us!"

"The latter half of the night is all about folk music, so there's nothing wrong with singing folk songs. The key is whether Su Fan can give them a boost!"

"Don't jump to conclusions, just listen. When has Su Fan ever disappointed anyone?"

"To be honest, this lineup can sing anything, I'll just listen!"

……

The six people came to the stage and chose their positions according to the original rehearsal.

Then, the prelude begins.

It wasn't a guitar, it wasn't a piano, it was the sound of an accordion.

Distant and desolate.

After the prelude, Cui began to speak.

I was already six years old when I walked in the fields.

I accidentally fell into the water.

What should I do?

I got my new clothes dirty and broke my toys.

Dad will get angry and Mom will get anxious

What should I do?

What should I do if I stand in the spring breeze and cry loudly?

……

At six years old, it was the first time in my life that I faced the question of what to do.

I'm afraid my mom will scold me if I get my new clothes dirty.

I'm afraid Dad will be upset if I break the toy.

Crying is the only thing I can do.

Cui Zhan's voice lacked technique, possessing only a clumsy authenticity.

But it is precisely this authenticity that moves people.

At this point, Su Fan took over the next segment.

I haven't left home since I was twelve years old.

The middle school is dozens of miles away from home.

What should I do?

If you get sick or lose money

My frail body is disliked by others.

What should I do?

What should I do if my father is always silent?

……

Twelve years old is a sensitive age.

What adults consider trivial matters are of paramount importance to a twelve-year-old child.

Many people, upon hearing this, were reminded of their own twelve-year-old selves.

At that time, I was in junior high school and I was worried about being bullied and not being able to fight back, and I was worried about my parents being called in.

But that was probably the most carefree age.

The song continues.

I'm eighteen and I still haven't gotten into university.

Should I continue or go find a job?

What should I do?

I spent some time wandering around Shenzhen.

I haven't found a job and I've almost spent all my money.

What should I do?

What should be done when there are always people coming and going at a crossroads?

……

In front of the television, Aunt Liu watched Su Fan on the screen and remembered when he was eighteen years old. After leaving school, he didn't cry or make a fuss; he just quietly said, "Aunt Liu, I'm going out to earn money."

At that time, she had no idea how far this eighteen-year-old boy would go later.

Now she knew that he had gone farther than she had ever imagined.

But when she watched Su Fan sing "What Should I Do" on the screen, she always felt a little guilty.

The song continues.

I'm 23 and about to graduate from university.

Watching the people around me gradually drift away.

What should I do?

Afraid of dating, afraid of finding a job

Afraid to go home, afraid to go to other places

What should I do?

What should I do if my child is hiding in a corner and crying with their face covered?

……

Graduating from university marks the end of student life and the beginning of adulthood.

Standing at the crossroads of life, most people are shrouded in a thin mist.

Some people dream of the high salaries and prestige of Fortune 500 companies, submitting their resumes to one company after another and attending one interview after another.

But reality never plays by the script; what you want never comes, and what comes you don't want.

Walking forward, all I see is confusion.

I felt unwilling to go back to my hometown.

So I started to wonder if I wasn't good enough, or if this was just how the world was.