Everyone knew that the Ting Yu singers' group had varying styles.
What would be the effect if these people sang a song together?
As the prelude began,
all the audience members watched the stage with anticipation.
The comments in the live stream also decreased significantly.
Perhaps everyone was waiting for this inspirational song that Ting Yu had written for the students.
Although inspirational songs were quite niche,
an inspirational song that deeply touched people’s hearts would have a much wider reach than love songs.
Just like the song "Stubbornness" sung by Gong Juren before, it had now become the most played song during breaks in universities.
As universities were about to enter society, people would embark on the trial grounds of society with their dreams, and conviction was the most important thing.
The intention of "Stubbornness" was to forge ahead stubbornly for dreams, unafraid of any obstacles, which was why it was played repeatedly in universities.
Now, Ting Yu had another inspirational song.
Everyone was watching with great interest.
"If pride hadn't been coldly struck down by the vast sea of reality,
how would one understand
how much effort is needed
to reach distant places..."
Jiang Xiao’e’s delicate and ethereal voice gave the song a warm opening.
It was like a sliver of light piercing the night, or like the morning sun breaking through after the darkness.
From a newcomer, she was recognized by Su Yu and had surpassed many of her peers along the way.
However, she had been striving with clarity for the dream in her heart.
She had experienced being admired and also endured ridicule.
Although she occasionally had thoughts of retreating, those thoughts were instantly dispelled by an unyielding conviction.
She had promised Su Yu that she would stand on the stage receiving the award for Best Female Singer and tell him the "thank you" she had repeated countless times in her heart.
"If dreams had never plummeted off a cliff in a moment of crisis,
how would one know that
persistent people
possess invisible wings..."
Next was Zhang Yang, standing beside Jiang Xiao’e.
His voice carried a hint of melancholy, something innate.
This was why Su Yu had decided he was suited for singing sad songs.
However, in his rendition of this song, his melancholic tone carried a sense of stubbornness.
He and Su Yu were childhood friends; they knew each other's dreams since they were young.
His and Su Yu's personalities were similar in some aspects.
They both possessed that stubborn streak.
Due to his father, he had never experienced fatherly love, and because he followed his father, he hadn't even experienced motherly love.
Su Yu, on the other hand, had a poor family background and was often ill, so he didn't have many friends at school.
The two encouraged each other and walked through life together.
His feelings for Su Yu had never changed; even though everyone now called him Brother Yu, Zhang Yang still called him by his name.
Before, he could have stayed at the same level as Su Yu to spare Su Yu's feelings. He had reduced his living expenses so that they were at the same consumption level.
Now, he could calmly watch Su Yu rise in his career without changing his original intentions.
He knew that Su Yu wouldn't change because his thoughts were the same as his; he always called him Brother Yang.
After finishing his part,
he looked at Su Yu.
Su Yu also looked at him.
The tacit understanding between them was such that a single glance could convey their inner thoughts.
This was the tacit understanding between brothers.
After they exchanged a smile,
Zhao De and Zhu Tao brought the microphones to their lips.
Then they began to sing.
"Tears stored in the heart
will bloom into brave flowers.
In times of exhaustion,
you can close your eyes and smell a fragrance."
"Like sleeping soundly until dawn,
you can hum a song while walking,
with light footsteps..."
Among the singing group, their vocal skills were considered the weakest.
Of course, this was only within the singing group.
In the Mandopop music scene, they were still considered to be of average level, and they could perform a song completely without any issues.
Furthermore, they had extensive live performance experience from their time performing in bars, making them much better live than studio singers.
Zhao De and Zhou Tao understood things very clearly.
Their current success was all thanks to Su Yu.
They didn't have many ambitions; their current lives were already very good.
It could be said that their dreams had already been fulfilled.
They weren't that eager to become King of Singers.
If it happens, it's my fortune; if it doesn't, it's my destiny.
Contentment brings happiness.
There was nothing wrong with this.
After the two friends finished singing, they turned to look at Gong Juren beside them.
As if passing the baton,
Gong Juren curved his lips and continued singing.
"When discouraged, the weight of loneliness is always palpable,
how I long for someone understanding to offer warmth and a shoulder.
It's fortunate that along the way, our tacit understanding has lasted so long.
Through wind, around a bend,
our hearts are still connected, as always..."
Gong Juren's progress was still visible to the naked eye.
It seemed like every time he performed, he brought surprises.
Among the singing group, he was the one with the clearest goal.
He was also the most genuine.
He came from a wealthy background and sought fame.
Following Su Yu would bring him fame.
This was his initial dream.
His efforts were also evident.
To sing "A Thousand Lights" well, he spent money to hire classical literature experts to analyze the lyrics for him.
To sing "Stubbornness" well, he repeatedly watched the stage presence of rock singers.
He knew that Su Yu valued suitability the most when choosing singers, so he would spend time and effort studying the types of songs Su Yu released and would follow along to learn, waiting for that suitable opportunity.
The results were all excellent; he could perfectly handle every song Su Yu gave him.
Coupled with diligent study of vocal techniques and hiring expensive coaches, his vocal skills reached an astonishing level in just one year.
However, with his interactions with Su Yu, he had gained something else in his heart.
That was the friendship he had never experienced before due to his prominent background.
Whether it was his friendship with Su Yu or his friendship with the singing group,
these were all things he cherished immensely.
"The original dream, held tightly in hand.
The place I most want to go,
how can I turn back halfway.
The original dream, will absolutely be reached.
Once the true desire is fulfilled,
it can be considered as having reached paradise..."
The moment Lin Yanyu's voice rang out,
the audience at the scene instantly erupted!
Everyone excitedly stood up.
Following the singing, they waved their hands.
This song was beautiful.
And it was full of conviction!
Stubborn and full of vitality!
It was as if even if thousands of mountains stood in the way, they would cover these mountains and rivers, reaching directly to the other side of the dream!
Music was a magical thing; it could resonate with the listener.
And this song, "The Original Dream," sung by a group of aspiring young men and women, seemed to tell these students that no matter how difficult it was, no matter what setbacks they encountered, they should never forget their original dreams.
That firm conviction deeply inspired those students who were preparing to set sail for their dreams.
Only by persevering in what others cannot persevere in, can one achieve what others cannot achieve!
ps: "The Original Dream" original singer: Fan Wei Chi, lyrics: Yao Ruo Long / Gu Li Qi, music: Miyuki Nakajima