Don't call me a singing god, I just want to go back to doing scientific research.

A few simple notes, like a pebble thrown into a noisy lake, instantly create ripples that soothe all the commotion.

All eyes were focused on the figure in the center of the stage.

Zhang Minghui closed his eyes, his knuckles turning white from gripping the microphone so tightly.

As the music played, he parted his thin lips slightly, and a clear yet slightly husky male voice softly sang, which resonated throughout the venue through the microphone.

I have loved and lost.

Having tasted the sweetness and bitterness of love…

As soon as the first line of lyrics was sung, Xiao Ruqian, the king of singers on the judging panel, subconsciously sat up straight.

Such a steady presence.

Moreover, there's a story behind that voice.

It's not the kind of empty sentimentality that's forced and contrived, but rather a kind of vicissitudes and gentleness that comes from the passage of time.

Gu Yang excitedly grabbed Ling Luo's arm, shaking him so hard it felt like he was going to break him apart.

Ling Luo's lips curled up slightly, revealing his current mood.

This is the Zhang Minghui he wanted.

A singer who was sidelined for ten years, fell from grace, witnessed the wickedness of human nature and felt the coldness of the world, yet the fire in his heart was never extinguished.

Only a voice like that can truly capture the soul of this song.

The verses are sung in a melodious voice, like a whisper or a heartfelt confession.

After the audience quieted down, the volume of the strings gradually increased, and a light drumbeat was added every two beats, changing the rhythm from loose to regular.

I gaze at the distant mountain peaks

But missed the turn.

蓦然回首

  

I just realized you were waiting for me and never left.

In the audience, a girl wearing glasses couldn't hold back her tears, which instantly welled up in her eyes. She was a longtime fan of Zhang Minghui, having liked him ever since his debut on that talent show ten years ago.

Ten years have passed. She has gone from a high school student to a working professional, while her idol has gone from a promising new star to a marginal figure in the entertainment industry, almost forgotten.

She thought he would never come back.

But now, he stands on this stage, singing, "Looking back suddenly, I realize you've been waiting for me, you've never left."

These words struck her heart like a heavy hammer.

Not only her, but many long-time fans who came through the live stream were instantly overwhelmed when they heard this lyric.

[Waaaaah... I never left! Minghui! I've always been here!]

Ten years! Do you know how I've spent these past ten years?! I thought I'd never see you again!

[This phrase is absolutely brilliant! It's practically tailor-made for Minghui!]

The live stream chat, which initially flooded the screen with comments about "the curtain falls on a new song," was gradually replaced by another kind of emotion.

It was a feeling of being moved, a feeling of lingering regret, and the overwhelming joy of a long-awaited reunion.

On stage, after the prelude ended, the arrangement suddenly changed!

I know

I am too rich

Because love fulfills all needs.

......

I'll sing you a love song just for you.

Please listen to me.

Who says love songs have to be written for lovers and couples?

The word "love" is inherently difficult to understand.

When Zhang Minghui uttered the last word "say," his voice was filled with anger, as if he wanted to break through the injustice of fate and unleash the pent-up rage of ten years.

Immediately afterwards, the rousing drumbeats and bass powerfully intervened, instantly injecting a strong force into the originally gentle melody, and the overall scope of the song was suddenly expanded!

If the verses are a low murmur after suppression, then the chorus is a shout after breaking free from all constraints!

Zhang Minghui's voice also rose in pitch, becoming full of explosive power!

I gaze at the distant mountain peaks

But missed the turn.

蓦然回首

I just realized you were waiting for me and never left.

It was a feeling of intense, cathartic release after being suppressed for so long!

Gu Yang, who was listening from below the stage, was so excited that he suddenly stood up and, not caring whether he would be caught on camera, vigorously waved his arms to the rhythm.

Seeing this, the fans behind him also stood up and waved their light sticks like a golden ocean.

On the judges' panel, Zhuo Tongyu, who was known for his sharp tongue, was now filled with shock.

He simply couldn't believe that this was the same person he had seen in the Beijing competition area.

Back then, Zhang Minghui had singing skills, but his technique outweighed his emotion; he was like a singing machine devoid of feeling.

But now, he's radiating light!

Every note and every lyric is brimming with vibrant life, and the desire to break through everything almost overflows from the screen.

When I row against the current

You push me along from both sides.

When Zhang Minghui sang this line, the judges initially thought he would continue with the first take.

But to their surprise, Zhang Minghui's tone continued to rise.

Zhuo Tongyu stood up in disbelief, holding his breath.

New generation idol Qi Hanze even picked up a pen and started writing and drawing on the score sheet in front of him, as if he were analyzing the arrangement of the song.

But when I got here, my hands trembled involuntarily, and I stared wide-eyed at the people on the stage.

Meanwhile, the nation's sister, Ba Meng, was so terrified that she crossed her arms and tightly covered her mouth, trying to utter a curse.

This guy is a genius. He can write healing songs like "Sunlight Through the Cracks," traditional songs like "Puppet Show," and now he can write a song that's so grand and sweeping, leaving no room for the listener after it's finished.

Moreover, every song that concludes the performance, whether in lyrics or melody, is like a precise scalpel, capable of instantly dissecting the listener's heart.

Let my world revolve around you

"Happiness is your happiness, sorrow is your sorrow."

The singing continued to climb higher, with no chance of coming down.

Moreover, there was absolutely no airflow, and you couldn't even hear any breathing sounds.

Zhuo Tongyu's face turned red from holding it in, and finally, with a struggle, he blurted out, "Holy shit!"

Zhang Minghui's singing continued.

Looking back suddenly

I just realized you were waiting for me and never left.

He recalled the bits and pieces of the past ten years.

He was sidelined by his company, betrayed by his friends, and lived alone in a dark and damp basement, eating instant noodles every day, with no hope in sight.

He also considered giving up.

But whenever he thinks about selling his beloved guitar, he always remembers the messages his fans left for him.

"Minghui, we're waiting for you to come back."

"Minghui, we believe you can do it."

It was these faint lights that sustained him through the darkest years.

And now, he has encountered Ling Luo and Gu Yang.

They were just like the lyrics describe, pushing him along from both sides as he rowed against the current.

A torrent of emotions overwhelmed his reason, and tears finally streamed down his face uncontrollably.

But he didn't stop; instead, he sang even harder and with even more passion!

"Right here right now"

Let's lift our heads together.

Welcome Love's Arrival

The sunshine proved that this was not a dream.

......

In the final coda, the drumbeats shift from dense to loose, eventually leaving only a slight embellishment from the bass drum; the strings and piano gradually diminish, finally returning to the minimalist state of the opening.

The last note fell.