They don't actually think I like them, do they?

"It hasn't been that long since the last classical music concert, and it's already so fast! My brother is working so hard!"

"Listen up, you haters in the comments section! Things have changed. Now, standing in front of you is Teacher Orange Jam, a musician certified by the Chinese Musicians Association!!"

"Hope it's a love song, hope it's a love song, hope it's a love song, hope it's a love song..."

In order to get a spot at the front of the comment section, many netizens choose to leave a comment before listening to the song. This time was no exception, with the number of comments exceeding 999+ in just a few minutes.

To be fair, ever since Orange Sauce's previous Cello Concerto in E minor became a legendary hit in the music world, many big names in the music industry have come forward to praise Orange Sauce, and the number of haters has visibly decreased a lot.

This is normal. In the past, when people criticized Ju Zi Jiang, the main angle of attack was "affected" and "lacking in substance". Now, Ju Zi Jiang has quickly overtaken the "internet celebrity singer" whom everyone looked down on, skipped "entertainment industry singer", and become a "musician" in everyone's eyes!

It's like this: you're playing Genshin Impact in class, and the girl next to you sees you and calls you a "genshin impact" player. You panic and quickly explain that it's not like that. To prove you're not a "genshin impact" player, you immediately open Honor of Kings, thinking that as long as you find something in common, she won't look down on you. But instead, the girl disdainfully calls you a "farmer impact" player.

You're filled with confusion and shame, and can only stare blankly at the home screen. Your female classmate sees your anime wallpaper and says, "Anime wallpaper? That's disgusting!"

Hearing this, you were furious. Just when everyone thought you were going to pull out the noble DOTA and CSGO to prove yourself, you directly clicked on the top of the game hierarchy, the little yellow game.

The girl cried because she knew she couldn't make fun of you anymore. The whole class was watching you, and they were all proud of you.

Now, who dares to criticize orange marmalade?

For a time, orange powder dominated the internet and was all the rage. It was so popular that even a dog on the street would want to slap it if it saw it!

How could these haters tolerate this?!

If someone wants to attack, they'll find an angle to do so.

Since we can no longer attack it from the angles of "affected" and "lacking substance," let's find a new angle.

Let's start with this new song!

So, whether it was Shiroko or Kuroko, everyone who was paying attention to Ju Zi Jiang clicked on the new song "The Wind Rises" at that moment.

The music begins with a piano performance.

Tranquil, warm, and with a strong sense of rhythm.

Just listening for a short while can give you a sense of peace and reassurance.

Then, the song "Orange Marmalade" began to play!

122. Healing Divine Song

"——

We traveled along the way, stopping and starting frequently.

Following the trail of the boy's drifting journey,

Just before stepping out of the station,

He hesitated for a moment.

I can't help but laugh at this feeling of trepidation as I approach my hometown.

It is still unavoidable.

And the sky over Nagano,

Still so warm~

... "

Unlike the "gentle voice" that Orange Jam has always emphasized.

In this song, Orange Jam's voice is noticeably lower, but not as bright as in "The Lone Warrior," with a slightly hoarse tone.

There's a faint sense of melancholy in it.

At this moment, netizens have already started discussing it in the real-time bullet comments on QQ Music.

"I have a bad feeling, is this going to be another song that could kill someone?"

"Where's the love song you were promised? I don't feel like there's any romance in it at all."

"Stop arguing, these lyrics are great! I'm a migrant worker in Beijing, and they really resonate with me. Let's listen to the rest first!"

As the pitch gradually rises, the melody becomes increasingly captivating.

"...

When I first came to know this world,

lingering with fascination

The horizon seemed to be right in front of me.

I'd be willing to go through fire and water to experience it all.

Having walked through this world,

lingering with fascination

Turning the pages of time,

Your smile appeared out of nowhere~

... "

Sounds good!

Hearing this melody for the first time, I didn't have many thoughts. If I had to say something, it would be...

It sounds really good!!

There's no need to explain why it's good, but it's the kind of good that makes you feel comfortable after listening to it, the kind of good that makes your brain and mood feel happy. It's the kind of good that once the melody enters your mind, it's hard to forget and it's engraved into your DNA.

It makes you want to dance along with the piano music and express your feelings while standing on a high mountain.

Soon, the climax arrived.

"...

I was once overwhelmed by the vastness of the world.

He also indulged in his sleep-talking.

Unable to distinguish truth from falsehood, undeterred by struggle, and unafraid of ridicule~

I once poured my youth into her.

I've also played out the summer with my fingertips.

Let your heart guide you as it will!

... "

Unexpectedly, Orange Jam, who always depicts sweet love in her lyrics, has brought us such a melancholic yet healing love song this time!

While both songs depict love, "The Wind Rises" carries a sense of nostalgia and melancholy, clearly conveying a "past love."

Don't use the nostalgic knife to kill me.

This has always been the weapon that touches the hearts of the vast majority of netizens.

Those who have drifted to Beijing, those who are struggling to make a living away from home, those who have left their hometowns and can no longer find their way back, those whose student days have passed in the blink of an eye without a proper farewell, are now deeply immersed in the music of Orange Jam's deep and melancholic voice and its melodious and beautiful tune.

"We always think there are endless opportunities, so we never cherish the people in front of us."

"I had a dream last night about the girl I had a crush on in junior high school, but she didn't have a face in the dream. That's when I realized I'd completely forgotten what she looked like!"

"Waaaaah, I miss home! I miss my childhood life in the countryside so much!"

"Juzi God truly lives up to his name. I'm genuinely curious about how he writes these amazing songs; how can they resonate with me so deeply..."

Just as netizens' memories and longings were beginning to unfold, and they were gradually appreciating the other flavors beyond just the pleasant sound, the song was already nearing its end.

"...

The evening breeze ruffled the white hair at your temples.

Smooth the scars left by memories,

Your eyes, a blend of light and shadow, make your smile bloom.

Dusk obscured your faltering steps.

I went to the painting hidden by the bedside.

In the painting, you are speaking with your head down.

...

I am still amazed by the vastness of the world.

They also revel in childhood sweet nothings.

There's no point in struggling between truth and falsehood; it's all just a pointless joke.

I finally gave my youth back to her.

Along with the summer spouted from fingertips,

What the heart desires, it goes with the wind.

In the name of love, would you still be willing?

... "

The song ends with a warm piano piece.

This period feels more like a time for fans to let go.

However, after listening to the song for the first time, netizens were filled with mixed emotions and could not let it go for a long time.

Even though the song is five minutes and twelve seconds long, everyone felt it went by incredibly fast; they just started to get into it, and then it was over!

No, let's do it again!

Netizens listened to the song on repeat while leaving enthusiastic comments in the comment section.

"Damn, I declare 'The Wind Rises' a masterpiece! It's so good!!"

"Which song by Orange Marmalade isn't considered legendary?!"

"After listening to this song, I decided to go home and see my parents! I can earn less money, but I really need to cherish the people around me..."

"Waaaaah, I was really deeply moved. The previous song 'Cheers' treated me like a pig, making me cry buckets. But in this song 'The Wind Rises,' Orange Jam was much gentler. I really cried when I was deeply moved!"

"I really want to hear Orange Jam sing live once! I wish they would hold another concert sometime!"

"..."

Within six hours of its release, "The Wind Rises" quickly climbed to the top of QQ Music's new song popularity chart.

All the haters have disappeared again; this song is truly unassailable! It's not just a love song, it also incorporates everyone's favorite inspirational and healing elements—no wonder it's become a viral sensation!

As Orange Jam's new song became a hit, another topic followed.

Who is this song written for?

It's not that Ju Zi Jiang's love songs have to be written for a specific person. The key point is that when her previous song "Qi Li Xiang" was released, it wasn't said to be written for anyone. However, it was later revealed that it was written for Mango, which greatly increased the advantage of the Ju Zi Jiang and Mango fans.

Having learned from past mistakes, it's really hard for fans not to overthink this time!

Whether the song "The Wind Rises" might have been written for someone is no longer a simple and superficial matter of whether netizens' gossip can be satisfied!

It will determine whether the major political parties can seize the high ground in public opinion and defeat other parties!

This is a matter of life and death for the political party!

Once it's confirmed that this beautiful song was written for the girl he's supporting, her popularity will skyrocket, attracting a huge number of people to become his fans!

Therefore, fans of each CP (couple pairing) are now gathering their "intelligence" and combining it with the lyrics of "The Wind Rises" to see if they can find any key evidence.

This high-profile movement naturally attracted the attention of many entertainment media outlets.

One media outlet, "Q社", was particularly bold. They firmly believed that the song was written for Mangzi, so they blocked the entrance to the AWM performance stage!

Today, the girl group AWM has a full-day commercial performance here.

Therefore, the members of AWM obviously haven't had time to listen to "The Wind Rises," which was just released today.

Reporter Xiaoyu's purpose was simple: she wanted to record Mangzi's reaction when he first heard the song "The Wind Rises" to determine whether it was written for her!

After the commercial performance ended, the girls from AWM walked out of the venue, and Xiaoyu quickly blocked Mangzi's way.

"Hello, Ms. Mangzi, may I have an exclusive interview with you? It's about Orange Jam's new song!"