Lin Chudong arrived at Deng Siqing's door, inserted the key, and opened it.
Hearing the sound, Deng Siqing hurried out.
Upon seeing Lin Chudong, she immediately smiled, a blush appearing on her cheeks.
"You're here."
"Yeah."
After closing the door, Deng Siqing knelt down and started to take off his shoes.
"Deng Jie, I can do it myself."
"Let me help you, it's okay."
Deng Siqing always took such good care of him.
After changing into slippers, Deng Siqing stood up. Smelling the familiar scent on Lin Chudong, she suddenly threw herself into his arms.
She had been waiting for this hug for a long time.
Lin Chudong held her in his arms and took a deep sniff of her hair.
Suddenly, he understood the mentality of those who liked to sniff cats. This scent was a bit intoxicating.
Lin Chudong thought for a moment and said, "Deng-jie, that photo..."
Lin Chudong made up a reason, saying that a helpful netizen happened to be passing by with a drone and took the photo.
Although the reason was a bit far-fetched, it at least offered some explanation.
Just as he was about to speak, Deng Siqing suddenly put a finger to his lips and shook her head.
"I don't want to know."
Lin Chudong was stunned.
Afterward, Deng Siqing hugged his waist again, enjoying the long-awaited embrace.
It was already past lunchtime, but Deng Siqing still cooked a few dishes and ate them with Lin Chudong.
She always felt it was very happy to eat with him, like having the taste of home.
Lin Chudong was also in luck and ate heartily.
After eating, Deng Siqing returned to her room and took out a black scarf, putting it around his neck.
"Does it look good?"
Lin Chudong touched the soft, woolen scarf and said.
"You knitted it yourself?"
Deng Siqing nodded. "I started knitting it before the New Year, but I didn't have much time, so it took a while. You can wear it for a few days."
Lin Chudong nodded. "It looks great, I like it."
The final broadcast lineup for Crossover Singer was announced.
Besides the contestants, there were also guests.
The two most important guests this time were Yang Han and the well-known composer Yuan Tianpeng.
Compared to the judges Wang Xi and Zhang Mingren, they were not in the same league as Yuan Tianpeng.
Yuan Tianpeng had many hit songs, and this time he had also specially tailored a song for one of the contestants, Chai Xiaolu.
Chai Xiaolu was a film and television actress, not very famous. She had acted in many TV dramas, usually as the third or fourth female lead. In her thirties, she was considered a实力派.
The two frontrunners in this "Crossover Singer" finals were Chai Xiaolu and Deng Siqing.
There was no doubt about Sister Deng's popularity; everyone had witnessed her performance on last year's Spring Festival Gala and Lantern Festival Gala.
Although the incident of her being a foil for Lin Chudong caused a slight public outcry, there was no negative news, and her popularity was extremely high.
And Chai Xiaolu also became popular because of her outstanding singing skills, coupled with her outstanding appearance, she gained the love of many fans.
Tonight's final night felt like a competition between two mature women.
Moreover, both mature women had people supporting them. Deng Siqing had Da Fei behind her, and the songs "Red Bean" and "Because of Love" had already made Deng Siqing popular.
And Yuan Tianpeng, behind Chai Xiaolu, was also a powerful musician. This was truly a showdown.
Before the live broadcast, backstage, Zhang Qinxue called everyone together for a meeting.
She repeatedly urged everyone, this was the final, and they couldn't have any problems.
Zhang Qinxue didn't have Sun Xuan's strong heart. In her words, she especially urged Da Fei not to cause trouble.
Lin Chudong was actually quite speechless. What kind of impression did he leave on people?
The meeting ended, and Yuan Tianpeng walked over to shake hands with Lin Chudong.
"Da Fei, I've heard your name for a long time. It's finally nice to meet you. A musical genius, indeed."
Yuan Tianpeng was a chubby man, not young anymore, over forty. His expression was very amiable, without any air of a senior.
"Hello, Teacher Yuan. I've listened to quite a few of your songs."
This time, when Lin Chudong recorded the program, Wang Xi and Zhang Mingren's attitudes had also improved a lot.
Wang Xi had already deleted those Weibo posts that had mocked Lin Chudong.
Just as a certain senior in the entertainment industry had said, when a person becomes popular, everyone around them becomes nice.
Now, Lin Chudong was a walking WiFi hotspot, and they couldn't wait to latch on. Naturally, they wouldn't offend him.
Yuan Tianpeng was the same. Though he was a senior, he was very polite.
Yuan Tianpeng asked, "Are you preparing a new song for Sister Deng tonight?"
Lin Chudong nodded. "The director requested it, a new song."
Yuan Tianpeng smiled wryly. "You've turned this show into an original music program."
"Are you complimenting me, Teacher Yuan?"
Yuan Tianpeng said, "Hehe, how about it, are you interested in holding a concert? With your current fame, you could do it. You'd earn quite a bit per show, about the same as being on the program, but it's much easier."
Lin Chudong said, "Teacher Yuan, someone wants to introduce me, right?"
Yuan Tianpeng nodded. "You're right. I know a performance company that wants to talk to you about cooperation. They asked me because they knew I was recording the show with you."
Lin Chudong said, "I can consider it. Let's add each other on WeChat, and we can chat later."
"Okay."
The performance officially began.
Yang Han was the first to take the stage.
As soon as Yang Han appeared, screams and cheers erupted from the audience.
Ever since King of Songs, Yang Han's popularity had remained high.
She already had a certain fan base, and after this resurgence, she had remained active in the public eye.
However, many people lamented that Yang Han's decision to leave her company and join Da Fei's team was a mistake.
"Yang Han is so beautiful! She's the most stunning of them all!"
"Who said Da Fei's company was no good? Look, Yang Han's on the show now! You guys know nothing about Da Fei's capabilities."
"Exactly! You really think Da Fei is a pushover? Which band can be more popular than Da Fei's right now?"
"You think 'Fei Girls' are a joke? Da Fei can promote artists from other industries, so wouldn't it be even easier for singers?"
"This is a new song Da Fei wrote for Yang Han. Another tailor-made song. It's been a while since I've heard a new song from Da Fei!"
"..."
Dear, That Isn't Love
Lyrics and music: Da Fei
Performance: Yang Han
"The organ in the classroom goes ding-dong, ding-dong, ding-dong, Like the sound of your confession, your actions are always so gentle.
Smiling, I watch you deliver the letter and turn to leave, your back…
I like your neat handwriting, your care."
When Yang Han's highly recognizable voice rang out, the entire venue fell silent.
Professionals are professionals. Although the Crossover Singers present were all singing well, they still fell short in front of a professional singer.
The camera switched to the lounge, where everyone was utterly amazed by Yang Han's voice.
"That warm milk bottle, I hold it tightly in my hand, Wherever you are, I always feel so comforted. Days like a carousel, spinning in my mind, Those scenes of you being nice to me appear."
This was Yang Han's debut after joining Da Fei's team. Many of Yang Han's fans were present, and upon hearing her voice, they couldn't help but shed tears.
The penetrating quality of her voice seemed to take them back to that night when she sang "A Diao."
Talent will always shine; a talented person will be recognized wherever they go.
Yang Han's high notes soared, her clear voice piercing everyone's hearts.
"You said that holding hands was a promise
But dear, that isn't love
Like a shooting star that didn't get to make a wish No matter how beautiful, it can only be the past Promises too beautiful, because we were too young
But dear, that isn't love"
"It's like an elf living in the wrong forest, that love is transparently wrong."
The chorus resonated with the entire audience. As Yang Han began to sing, their youth returned.
"Da Fei is still Da Fei. This melody, these lyrics, they're truly unbeatable."
"Is anyone still saying Yang Han made the wrong choice? Da Fei's one song just slapped everyone in the face."
"Yang Han is a singer; her favorite thing is still singing. With an owner like Da Fei, who churns out godly songs, why worry about not progressing?"
"It seems we were being too narrow-minded. Yang Han's choice was the right one."
"Don't think Da Fei is small-time. Strength determines everything."
"..."
While everyone was enjoying Yang Han's song, Deng Siqing suddenly ran out of the break room.
She didn't greet anyone, just rushed out of the break room.
The director immediately asked over the intercom, "What's going on? What happened to Sister Deng? Quickly, the editor, go and see!"
Lin Chudong also heard the sound of the intercom and frowned slightly.
Yang Han's song was still playing, and she wasn't affected. Today was a live broadcast, and Director Zhang had repeatedly told them not to have any issues. Deng Siqing's sudden run made her jump.
Sister Deng had done so many live broadcasts. Even if you counted all the media people in the country, Deng Siqing had the most live broadcasts.
She had never had any problems before when she hosted news programs. What was going on today? Could it be that she was feeling unwell?
"Director Zhang, we don't know where Sister Deng went!"
Lin Chudong immediately frowned and said, "Director, I'll go look for her."
After saying that, Lin Chudong got up from his seat among the judges and quickly walked backstage.
What's going on with Sister Deng? …
At this time, Deng Siqing was squatting in a storage room at Jingcheng TV Station.
It was pitch black inside. She squatted for a while and felt a little scared, but the more scared she got, the less she wanted to stand up.
She just wanted to find a place to hide, preferably to bury herself, so she could feel safer.
That song just now had broken her defenses instantly.
Was this written for her by Da Fei?
"Holding hands is considered a promise, but dear, that isn't love."
Deng Siqing never asked for a romantic relationship with Da Fei; she had made it clear that she was just a fan.
Although there had been some interactions between them that went beyond friendship, she hadn't asked for anything more.
Now that Lin Chudong was saying these words, she felt very uncomfortable.
She didn't even know what was making her uncomfortable, she just wanted to hide away from the world for a while.
Lin Chudong searched the room and finally, through the window, saw a white shadow in the room.
Deng Siqing was huddled in a ball, squatting in a corner, with her arms wrapped around her knees, her back to the door, looking like a wounded quail.
Lin Chudong scratched the back of his head, feeling speechless.
He didn't think too much when he gave Yang Han this song!
It was just that the song was a good fit for Yang Han, so he gave it to her.
It wasn't even a song he wrote; he'd copied it with the help of his golden finger. Yet, before the audience could even get into it, Sister Deng was already swept away by it!
He figured if someone else had written the song, Sister Deng wouldn't have reacted so strongly.
Lin Chudong coughed twice and walked in.
Deng Siqing didn't move, and a faint sound of sobbing could be heard.
Lin Chudong walked over and squatted down beside her.
"Sister Deng?"
Deng Siqing shuffled her little feet and turned her body, facing away from him again, looking like she was sulking.
Lin Chudong said, "Sister Deng, I didn't even know you when I wrote this song, really."
Deng Siqing snorted, not sure whether she believed him or not.
Lin Chudong was a bit dumbfounded. As a straight man who'd been single his entire life, he really didn't know how to comfort a woman.
He took out his phone and opened Douyin, doing a search.
Then, the first video's audio immediately started playing.
"If your girlfriend is angry, it's probably a lack of sex life. Just give her the goods in time."
Lin Chudong quickly shut off his phone. "What kind of guide is this!"
Lin Chudong's face turned red, and he was speechless.
These short videos nowadays really say anything. The key was that it played out loud, which was simply embarrassing to the max.
Deng Siqing was also flushed at this moment, trying not to laugh. Luckily, her back was to Lin Chudong, so he couldn't see it.
Lin Chudong scratched his head. He wished the system would give him a dating guide.
That should count as a life skill, right?
He'd buried himself in music for three years and hadn't even dated anyone! Shouldn't the system compensate him for that?
Lin Chudong had another goal item.
His eyes adjusted to the surroundings. There were actually musical instruments in this storage room. He picked up a guitar from the corner and blew off the dust.
The guitar was pretty beat-up. Judging by its condition, it probably cost no more than five hundred yuan when it was new, what the industry called a "firewood stick."
But in Lin Chudong's hands, he could still make it sing.
After tuning it, Lin Chudong began to play.
Strumming with a bit of muting, a brisk, lively piece of music started to play.
"It's hard to forget the first time I saw you
Those captivating eyes Your figure in my mind, never fades away Holding your hands, feeling your tenderness
Really makes me breathless Your innocence, I want to cherish
Seeing you wronged makes me sad, wo-oh."
Lin Chudong's singing made Deng Siqing slowly turn her head. She rested her head on her arm, her eyes still red.
She was squatting on the ground, looking up at him. He really looked so handsome when he sang.
"I only fear I'll fall in love with you I dare not get too close
Afraid I have nothing to give you ---
"Loving you also requires a lot of Courage, I'm just afraid I'll fall in love with you, Maybe one day I won't be able to help myself.
Missing you only makes me suffer, Falling in love with you is something I Can't Help Falling in Love."
Lin Chudong's smile, combined with the devastating power of "Can't Help Falling in Love," completely broke through Deng Siqing's psychological defenses.
The slightest bit of grievance and discomfort vanished.
She slowly stood up, with a glistening tear still hanging at the corner of her eye.
Lin Chudong tossed the guitar aside and reached out to wipe her eye.
"I was wrong, don't be angry."
Deng Siqing said, "I wasn't angry in the first place."
Suddenly, Deng Siqing asked again, "What did you do wrong?"
Lin Chudong: ??? He could only say the first sentence; he wouldn't know what to say if she asked again.
Seeing his stunned and embarrassed expression, Deng Siqing couldn't help but burst out laughing.
Then she said, "Did you write this song before you knew me?"
Lin Chudong thought for a moment, "No, I just wrote it."
"That's more like it."
A smile finally returned to Deng Siqing's face. "Close your eyes."
Lin Chudong closed his eyes, "Sister Deng, you... mmm!"
Lin Chudong was about to speak when suddenly, something soft and fragrant blocked his mouth.
He wanted to open his eyes, but found his eyelids wouldn't obey.
This magical feeling caused his brain to crash, and he didn't know where to put his hands.
Deng Siqing cupped his face with both hands. This sweet taste was something he'd never experienced before. It was his first time.
—If the garlic-flavored first kiss with the landlady didn't count.
Seconds felt like an eternity.
Deng Siqing couldn't hold her breath any longer and finally slowly let go of him, her hands still cupping his face.
Their eyes were locked in an ultra-close gaze, their breaths rapid, as if they had just sprinted a hundred meters.
Deng Siqing's eyes were filled with tenderness, and she suddenly smiled and said.
"You need to learn how to coax women in the future, you know?"
Lin Chudong nodded like an idiot.
He did want to learn, but who would teach a class? He'd probably have to rely on the system, right? A hundred treasure chests, and he'd be happy to get a "Love Master" skill!
Deng Siqing said, "Where did you go wrong, and how should you answer this question?"
Lin Chudong scratched his head, "I don't know."
"You should answer like this."
"I'm sorry, I didn't take your feelings into account. Even though I was always paying attention to you, I still couldn't be thorough. I think I was wrong because, when you questioned me, I was at a loss."
After Deng Siqing finished speaking, she looked into Lin Chudong's eyes, "Did you learn it?"
Lin Chudong nodded, not sure if he was even listening.
His attention was completely focused on the lingering fragrance on his lips.
"Alright, let's go, it's almost my turn!"
Deng Siqing pulled Lin Chudong and they ran out together.
Back in the break room, the director finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"Sorry, Director, I felt like throwing up just now."
Zhang Qinxue looked concerned, "Are you okay? Will it affect your singing?"
"It's fine, it's all good, it won't affect it."
"That's good. Da Fei, get back to your position. You haven't been on camera for half a day."
"Okay!"
Lin Chudong returned to his position and sat down. The live broadcast continued.
Chai Xiaolu took the stage and performed a song called Surround, with lyrics and music by Yuan Tianpeng.
The music was melodious and gentle, and Chai Xiaolu's voice was very sweet. The effect was good.
Even Lin Chudong applauded in approval.
After this world was fictionalized, although those classic songs were gone, it didn't mean there weren't any good songs.
Yuan Tianpeng's creative ability was still quite good. Of all the songs in the competition so far, this Surround was the only one that could be compared to Yang Han's songs.
Chai Xiaolu finished her performance, and the audience erupted in enthusiastic applause.
"Sister Chai was amazing! Now we'll see Sister Deng!"
"This competition between the two sisters is going to be interesting."
"Rather than a competition between the sisters, it's more like a contest between Da Fei and Yuan Tianpeng. After all, both sisters are pretty strong; it just depends on the quality of the songs."
"I'm still more optimistic about Da Fei. Da Fei is unstoppable in the music scene right now."
"Maybe not. Yuan Tianpeng is, after all, a senior musician. It will be difficult for Da Fei to surpass this song."
"…"
Amidst the audience's discussions, Deng Siqing walked onto the stage.
Two lines of text appeared on the screen.
Courage
Lyrics and Music: Da Fei
Performed by: Deng Siqing
"Of course, it's Da Fei's lyrics and music again. These two Fei Girls are really going to sweep the music scene tonight."
"Da Fei is so prolific. He constantly writes his own original songs and can also write songs for others. The songs of Feiniao Legend are also written by Da Fei."
"What? You're saying Most Dazzling Ethnic Wind? That's also Da Fei's song? Am I the last one to know?"
"You're not, I just found out too…"
"This is too prolific! Da Fei writes songs so fast! And he's also writing books, creating skits, filming TV dramas, and developing games… I just realized that Da Fei is so versatile."
"A prolific monster in the entertainment industry."
"..."
Deng Siqing's sweet and ethereal voice rang out on the stage.
"Finally made this decision
I don't care what others say As long as you also affirm I am willing to go with you to the ends of the earth
I know everything is not easy My heart has been rehearsing to convince myself
I'm most afraid that you will suddenly say you want to give up."
Deng Siqing's vocal timbre was beautiful, and when she sang the verse, her eyes were fixed on Lin Chudong.
She was indeed being stubborn just now. Since she had already made up her mind, there was no need to dwell on those things.
Perhaps this song was what Da Fei wanted to say to her? After all, this was a song Da Fei wrote for her.
But the lyrics of this song really struck a chord with Deng Siqing.
Making a decision really does require Courage.
She was willing to go to the ends of the earth.
"Love really needs Courage
To face gossip and rumors As long as you give me a look of affirmation
My love has meaning
"We all need Courage
to believe we'll be together.
In a crowded place, I can feel you,
your sincerity placed in my hand."
The performance by Deng Siqing earned thunderous applause from the audience.
There were no soaring vocals, nor any fancy vocal runs.
Yet, everyone felt the courage to die for love.
In this society, who possesses the impulse and courage to throw themselves into love and give it their all?
The world's most distant distance is the unwillingness to be friends, the fear of being lovers.
Deng Siqing's voice immediately brought tears to the eyes of many of the audience.
Whether they were in love, not in love, or had just broken up.
Hearing this song, they all thought of their own emotional experiences.
The same song, but different feelings.
"I'm going to cry, this song resonates with me, I just broke up, because his family didn't approve, wuwuwu..."
"Sister Deng's voice is so penetrating, I've never even been in a relationship, but my nose is also sore."
"I am willing to call this song the strongest of the year, no one can compare, even Da Fei's other songs can't match it."
"I can't believe a show like this can produce such a god-tier song. Da Fei is so talented."
"At Da Fei's level, it's ridiculous that he hasn't even been nominated for a Golden Melody Award."
"Don't even mention the Golden Melody Awards. Da Fei already blasted them once. It's just a bunch of self-indulgent nonsense. I feel like Sister Deng could replace the queen of pop."
"You know, you're right. If Sister Deng releases an album, she might actually replace Zhang Yiran."
"In my opinion, it's only a matter of time. Sister Deng really has the aura of a queen of pop."
"The new queen of pop!"
The audience below shouted in unison.
"Champion! Champion! Champion! Champion!"
Deng Siqing hadn't even left the stage, and the cheers for the champion were already deafening!
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