Just because I wrote "Zhu Xian," the school beauty sent me razor blades.

The explosive popularity of the premiere of "Longmen Express" has directly raised the expectations of the entire network of viewers to the peak.

The next evening at eight o'clock, countless families had already tuned in their TV channels, college students gathered around computer screens in their dormitories, and working people who had just finished get off work were eating takeout with remote controls in hand, just waiting to see how these "crazy" security company employees would continue to clean up the mess.

At 8 o'clock sharp, what popped up on the prime-time screen was not the catchy opening sequence of "Dragon Gate Inn", but a music variety show called "Time Concert"!

The Weibo comment section was instantly flooded with question marks and anger:

"Where's my Longmen Express?! What happened to the prime-time drama?!"

"Change the channel! What's with this lousy TV station's programming?!"

"Hurry up, I want to see Lu Sanjin's PUA tactics on Bai Jingqi!"

"They're putting this on during prime time; they might as well rebroadcast the first episode of 'Longmen Express'!"

Countless viewers were grumbling and cursing, some even pressing the channel-changing button on their remotes. But many others, with the mindset of "just listening to a couple of songs," stubbornly resisted changing the channel.

The first few performances of the "Time Concert" were unremarkable. Several musicians chose to cover old songs, with conservative arrangements and bland emotions. Even the guests on stage only maintained polite smiles and mild applause.

The comments in the live stream were even more merciless:

"The arrangement is so bland, it has absolutely no emotional impact..."

"Give me back Longmen Escort Agency! I'd rather see Cai Badou complaining about being poor!"

"When will 'Dragon Gate Inn' air? I'm dying of impatience waiting for the next episode!"

The atmosphere at the scene was lukewarm. Just as the viewers in front of their televisions were about to run out of patience and were preparing to change the channel, the program host walked to the center of the stage.

The host's words, tinged with barely concealed excitement, read: "The next singer to appear will be performing a brand new original song—'The Only One.' Please welcome, Gloria!"

As the host announced the program, a clear subtitle slowly appeared at the bottom of the screen:

"The Only One" | Performed by: Gloria | Lyrics/Composition by: Lin Yuan

The moment that name appeared, the barrage of "change channel" comments paused for a moment, followed by a violent uproar that shocked countless viewers:

"Wait a minute? Lyricist Lin Yuan?! Which Lin Yuan? The Lin Yuan from the movie 'Dragon Gate Escort'??"

"No way, no way, Lin Shen released another song? And a love song at that?!"

"Is it possible that it's just a coincidence of names? There are so many people with the same name!"

"Don't be ridiculous! He even wrote a song for Amit before, it's definitely him!!"

Just as the comments section was filled with doubt and surprise, the lights in the entire venue slowly dimmed.

There were no fancy large-screen special effects, no noisy backup dancers; warm, soft lighting enveloped the entire small circular stage.

Gloria stood alone in the center of the stage, wearing a simple, plain-colored long dress, holding a standing microphone. There were no extra sentimental opening remarks; the band behind her gently started playing, the prelude unfolding softly and slowly, quiet yet carrying a heavy sense of story.

The noisy chat in the live stream room decreased rapidly at a visible speed as the intro music started.

Gloria leaned closer to the microphone and spoke softly:

"Do you really understand the definition of 'unique'?"

"Not as simple as breathing"

"You really wish you could clarify this."

"How can you explain if we haven't opened our hearts to each other?"

As soon as the verse started, the viewers in front of the TV who were frantically scrolling through their phones and complaining about "when to switch back to the escort agency" unconsciously slowed down, and the remote control they were holding in mid-air to change the channel froze.

On the variety show set, several singers who were originally lounging casually on the sofa suddenly sat up straight, their eyes focused on the center of the stage, and their expressions became extremely focused.

"I truly love you, and I don't say it lightly."

"A shifty look in their eyes always reveals their true nature at crucial moments."

"Your wavering led to my wandering and displacement."

"In my death, I was fully aware that you were clever behind my back."

As the evocative and heart-wrenching chorus begins, Gloria's rich and textured voice slowly unfolds, narrating the restrained tug-of-war and the clear-headed breakdown in this relationship. Love is still there, but she has already seen through the other's wavering.

The comments section split at that moment, with one half deeply drawn into an emotional vortex, while the other half were stunned by Lin Yuan's talent.

"Holy crap, these lyrics are so hurtful!"

"I came here to wait for my turn at Longmen Escort Agency, but I ended up being glued to the sofa by a single song..."

"Gloria's singing is amazing, this song has such a powerful aftertaste!"

Just when everyone thought the emotions had reached their peak, the arrangement suddenly shifted, and a plaintive, low whisper struck straight to the soul:

"Those things I wanted to say but didn't"

Sometimes I wonder if I'm just being a fool.

"But true love doesn't involve calculation; it's about not being jealous, not being arrogant, and not demanding of oneself."

"It has nothing to do with your response."

This confession, as pure as a prayer yet shrouded in a deep sense of sorrow, brought emotions to a peak!

Countless viewers who had experienced heartbreak were instantly overwhelmed upon hearing the line, "Love is not jealousy, not arrogance, not self-interest," their eyes welling up with tears. Many female viewers sitting alone on sofas in front of their screens saw tears unexpectedly streaming down their faces. Even the female musicians on the show couldn't help but tilt their heads slightly, their eyes glistening with emotion.

"You know I truly love you, and no one can compare."

"A discerning gaze always reveals a clear understanding at crucial moments."

"Your wavering led to my wandering and displacement."

"In my death, I was fully aware that you were clever behind my back."

"I know that love is essentially the same as love because there are too many people."

"Don't you want to prove that I'm your only one?"

"To prove I'm your only one..."

At the end, the piano slowly fades away, accompanied by the last line of a sigh-like, repeated chant.

After a full two seconds of silence, thunderous applause erupted from the audience! All the musicians stood up and clapped enthusiastically.

The barrage of comments that were originally filled with calls for more episodes of "Longmen Express" has now completely changed, with the screen filled with exclamations of being "conquered":

"I take back my earlier criticism. This song was worth the wait!"

"Please, Lin Yuan, release more songs!"

"Fans in the film and television industry are living the high life, while fans in the online novel world are green with envy! When is that old rascal (Lin Yuan) going to publish a book? Who even remembers 'Dragon Raja 2'?!"

After the performance, the host walked onto the stage, his eyes filled with amazement, and asked Gloria directly, "What were your feelings when you first received this song?"

Gloria held the microphone and answered softly:

"When I received the demo, I listened to it countless nights. Everyone knows Director Lin Yuan and is used to his hilarious films and TV dramas, but his musical talent is no less than his achievements in film and television. This song does not explore sweet romance, but rather the struggles, suspicions, and... what true uniqueness is in love."

The show hasn't even finished airing yet, and the top three trending topics on Weibo are:

#TheOnlyMusicOfTime#

#Lin Yuan wrote another song#

#The devastating power of Gloria's singing#

On one side are comedy fans frantically urging for more episodes of "Longmen Express," and on the other side are a large number of casual viewers who were instantly captivated by "The Only One" and cried their eyes out.

The most upvoted comment under the trending topic perfectly summarizes the psychological state of the entire internet audience tonight:

"I stormed over here, ready to yell at the TV station, but I was caught off guard and burst into tears listening to Lin Yuan's song... Who can understand how I feel right now? Should I be angry or touched?!"