Xu Fan watched this scene and sighed inwardly.
If Xu Song were to stop singing because of what those judges said, what a loss that would be for this era.
Xu Song walked ahead, his back view filled with disappointment.
Xu Fan quickly caught up with him, patted him on the shoulder and said, "Every path is full of difficulties. You can't give up just because you've been eliminated this time."
Xu Song nodded and said, "I know, but maybe I'm really not suited to singing."
Xu Fan was startled; he could sense that Xu Song was indeed considering giving up.
This won't do. If you're not suited to singing, who is?
Because of the fusion of memories, Xu Fan knew very well that Xu Song was more than just his roommate.
He is still my only good friend in this world.
As far as I can remember, my family wasn't wealthy, so I've always been in a state of low self-esteem, which has caused many people around me to avoid me.
But Xu Song was different; he genuinely considered me a friend and a brother.
I remember once when I was almost beaten up by a rich kid and his gang, Xu Song stepped in to help without hesitation, taking a blow for me and getting injured in the process.
Xu Fan's memory wasn't very clear, but he remembered all the kindness Xu Song had shown him throughout his life.
It was still in that world that I, as a squirrel, felt affection for him.
He couldn't let Xu Song give up like that.
Upon arriving at the barbecue stall, before even ordering, pleasant music began playing from the speakers nearby.
[Life has its limits, the arena awaits, a life-or-death contract, what do you gain by winning? A cold laugh, who owns the world? What does it matter if you're number one?]
Xu Fan naturally recognized it as Jay Chou's "Huo Yuanjia". If he remembered correctly, it was from the new album released in 06. So it had already been released.
Moreover, it has only been online for a short time, yet it has become so popular.
It seems that Jay Chou is outstanding no matter which world he's in.
Hearing these songs, Xu Song shook his head, sat down and shouted, "It's really not as good, it's really useless, it's really not suitable, it's time to give up."
Xu Fan comforted her, saying, "You've been exposed to music since you were little and you love music, so how can you say you're not suited for it?"
Xu Song called the shop owner over, opened a few bottles, and started chugging them down his throat.
It was actually quite heartbreaking to see them like that.
Xu Fan could sense that his actions were merely a way to mask his inner sadness and helplessness.
Xu Song was truly unable to hold his liquor; before he had even finished a bottle, his face was already flushed.
With Jay Chou's new song playing in his ears, Xu Song drank and praised Jay Chou.
He then helplessly recounted the judges' somewhat sarcastic remarks from the day before taking a large gulp of wine to express his sadness.
He said, "After singing for so many years, just one sentence saying it's not suitable means I have to..."
Before he could finish speaking, Xu Fan asked, "After singing for so many years, you're going to give up just because it's not suitable?"
Xu Song took another swig of wine and said, "I can't think of any other way."
Xu Fan looked at Xu Song, whose eyes were blurry with drunkenness, grabbed his hand as he still wanted to drink, and asked seriously, "Did Jay Chou write his new song himself?"
Xu Song shook his head and said, "I know that Qu Diefang wrote it."
Xu Fan said, "I'll give you a song, we'll record it, and try releasing it online. There are countless paths in music, it's not like you have to participate in any talent shows."
Xu Song, who had been struggling to hold the bottle, stopped exerting force and stared at Xu Fan with starry eyes, asking, "Are you drunk?"
A drunk person asks a sober person, "Are you drunk?"
This shows that this matter itself must be something very incredible.
Xu Song knew, of course, that his friend had always been insecure because of his family background, but he still said something like that at this moment.
And even after he asked that question, Xu Fan still looked at him very seriously.
Even though he knew he was a little drunk, he was still deeply moved.
He didn't know what song Xu Fan would write, nor did he know what the future held.
At this moment, he was either drunk, or comforted by Xu Fan's seemingly useless but touching and appreciated words, or perhaps it was his last bit of stubbornness towards music.
He nodded and said with a smile, "Okay."
Xu Song was still drinking, while Xu Fan was thinking about which song to use.
After a moment, Xu Fan had an idea. He grabbed Xu Song's hand, shook his head, and said, "To protect your voice, you're not allowed to drink alcohol."
Upon hearing this, Xu Song, seeing his good brother's expression, nodded very seriously.
Then... she fainted.
Xu Fan: "......"
That night, Xu Fan completely integrated all his memories.
Those fragments of memory deepened his belief in helping Xu Song, because deep in his memory, Xu Song had helped him wholeheartedly on more than one occasion.
Those little things, even if they are just memories, are still worth remembering because they are so profound.
The next day, the sun shone brightly. After getting up, Xu Fan woke Xu Song, who was still dreaming.
Looking at that familiar face, Xu Fan asked very seriously, "What is the most memorable thing for you?"
To be honest, anyone would be a little confused if they were woken up early in the morning and asked such a question.
Xu Song stared at Xu Fan, somewhat bewildered, and asked, "What?"
Xu Fan didn't think much of it and said directly, "We agreed last night to give myself one last chance."
Xu Song was taken aback, and as he suddenly realized what was happening, he also recalled some fragments of the story.
He frowned, shook his still sleepy head, and said, "You were drunk last night, that was all drunken talk."
Xu Fan looked at Xu Song and said very seriously, "I'm serious."
Upon hearing this, Xu Song suddenly sat up straight, his thoughts seemingly lost in a story. After a long silence, he said, "I don't know how deep the impression is, but I remember that I once loved a girl. When I met her, the messaging app wasn't called QQ; it was called OICQ. Back then, I still loved music as much as I do now, but fate told me that I had nothing to do with music. Later..."
Xu Fan listened very attentively, but was slightly shocked.
So that story was true...
Perhaps, if it weren't for my appearance, that song might have appeared in this world in the near future.
He listened attentively to the story, and when it was finished, Xu Fan picked up a piece of paper and began to write.
Xu Song had no idea what Xu Fan was doing, assuming he had thought of something that needed to be written down. But when he saw the piece of paper Xu Fan handed him, he was stunned.
His gaze fell on the words on the paper, and he was instantly captivated by the lyrics, word by word.
He was a little drunk last night and was ready to go crazy with his buddies.
Or rather, he knew it was his good brother comforting him, so today he was prepared to forget everything and start anew.
But the lyrics before him made his music-loving soul tremble.
He tightened his grip on the paper, his eyes fixed on it, as if afraid it might suddenly fly away.
Last night I had a dream where we went back to holding hands. The disappointment I felt upon waking was indescribable.
"I opened OICQ, and the chat history stopped in late autumn of last year. The final plea to stay was left unspoken."
The words leaped into view, and Xu Song read them once and then again.
The solitary words stand out vividly, and the heart that loved music but was about to give it up is now stirring with a sense of restlessness.
He looked up at Xu Fan, then lowered his head to continue reading the lyrics.
Those words were not fancy or ornate.
It's just a series of declarative sentences, like telling a story.
But he really loved it, even though at this moment he still didn't think the song would become a hit; he just thought it was a good song.
Good and fire are two different concepts.
He read it again, then stared at Xu Fan and asked, "Did you write this?"
Xu Fan stared at him and said, "Here you go."
Xu Song clutched the paper tightly, as if it were a very precious treasure, keeping his eyes fixed on it as if he were afraid of losing it.
He murmured, "A year ago, when she left, I promised to sing her a song, but I couldn't write it. I never expected you to write it for me."
Xu Fan had just finished listening to that story.
He knew that in his heart, he felt a great deal of guilt and love for that girl.
The most important reason Xu Fan wrote this song, "Gray Avatar," is that people understood his extraordinary talent and the love he had always kept hidden deep in his heart.
Xu Fan looked at the lyrics in his hand and continued, "She used to be very supportive of me. I think I must have liked her, but she left, and her profile picture eventually turned gray."
At this point, Xu Song suddenly stared at Xu Fan and said very seriously, "Thank you."
Xu Fan shook his head and said, "The past is the past. You should look forward."
Xu Song nodded and said, "Let's go record it. I like this song and I want to sing it. No matter whether I sing in the future or not, I must sing this song."
After speaking, Xu Song went out first. Xu Fan watched his back and thought to himself: This song will definitely surprise you after it is released online. I hope you will be glad you made this decision today.
(End of this chapter)
===Chapter 939 Even a Glance===
The appeal of a song often depends on its impact, and Xu Fan's rendition of "You Are My Words" instantly went viral online. A major reason for this was the sensation caused by Xu Fan's live stream. Having just completed his world tour, he went to a disaster area to provide aid and participate in a cultural performance, naturally attracting a lot of attention. Then, Xu Fan announced something that shocked everyone: he wasn't just a singer, but also an actor, director, and even a writer, and a BJ (Baidu's popular online commentator) online personality. Another poet. When all these roles collide with one person, it naturally attracts the attention of people across the entire internet industry. Whether they like writing, watching reality shows, listening to music, watching movies, watching directors, or reading poetry, when all these related people suddenly come together, you realize that they are all one person. Xu Fan is another name they once loved most. When these roles appear in the same person, it naturally sparks countless discussions. That's why Xu Fan's live stream tonight surpassed all his previous live streams, reaching tens of millions of viewers. With the surge in popularity, Xu Fan's song "You Are My Eyes" naturally became a massive hit, with countless people sharing and discussing it. Everyone expressed their love for the song and their opinions in their own way. While everyone's opinions were unique, the underlying goal was simple: to make the song heard by as many people as possible. Therefore, he sang with great dedication, believing that only a serious performance could fully express the emotions. Only those who are truly moved by a song will be drawn in by its melody and take the time to seriously contemplate the meaning behind its lyrics. Xu Fan understands that there is a story behind this song, which is why he hopes that more people can hear it clearly. He wants to connect the lyrics to the story behind them, and it is precisely because of this idea that he sings with such seriousness and effort. Every lyric he sings is delivered with such care, his voice neither too loud nor too soft, but full of emotion. At this moment, everyone is completely silent, and he continues to sing the song.
……
Whether God has covered his face before my eyes, no one knows. I'm waiting for him to lift the veil. You are my eyes, leading me through the changing seasons. You are my eyes, guiding me through the crowded streets. You are my eyes, leading me to read the vast sea of books. Because you are my eyes, you let me see this world.
……
For most people, this song is just a new song sung by Xu Fan, nothing special. But for the real protagonist, it's not like that at all. In a remote corner of Nanhai City, there is a small town. Recently, a young man came to that town. The young man was wearing thin clothes and using a cane. To be precise, this was because before he went blind, when he came to this place, he was brought here by a taxi driver. The entire process was uneventful. The taxi driver dropped the blind young man off at the hotel and left. The young man stayed in the room without ever leaving. Every day, he ate his meals, which were mostly delivered by the waiter. After so much time had passed, all of this seemed to have become very special to him. He didn't know where his beloved girl was now, nor did he know what had become of her.
He simply hoped that his corneas could allow his beloved girl to see the world, to see the environmental degradation of the world, and to see the uniqueness of the world. He loved that girl, so was he willing to give up everything for her, including his speech? Even his life, but before that, Xu Fan's deepest thoughts were not so. He hoped more that he could use this opportunity to become braver. As for the boy, he simply hoped that the girl could live a better life. In fact, he was Xu Fan's most loyal supporter. From the moment Xu Fan first appeared in front of the public and sang the line "I feel like a superstar," he had already been a fan of Xu Fan. At that time, he liked Xu Fan very much. Later, when Xu Fan sang "Sorrow," "Like Me," and "Your Answer," he realized that everyone started to like and learn from Xu Fan. Every song truly resonated with his fans. Because at that time, he could see everything in this world. Because at that time, he had a beloved girl who could not see anything. It was after listening to Xu Fan's songs that he made up his mind to donate his corneas to his beloved girl. However, he knew very well that a blind young man could not give that girl happiness. It was for this reason that he left her after donating his corneas.
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