After Su Yu's performance, the show did not end, as the production team had prepared a solo segment for the singers who hadn't had a chance to appear on screen.
The song choice was free, with copyright purchased by the "Love Song King" production team.
It was also an opportunity for those singers to be seen.
However, to everyone's surprise, the first singer chose "Born Like Summer Flowers," and the second female singer chose "Later."
As the show continued, every singer who took the stage to be seen chose to sing a song by Ting Yu.
"They're really squeezing Ting Yu dry, aren't they?"
"Hahaha, Ting Yu's copyrights are too expensive. If I can get it for free this time, I'd sing Ting Yu's songs too!"
"Looking at it this way, the production team is taking a huge loss this episode!"
Free access always brings joy. Being able to sing Ting Yu's songs for free, everyone naturally gravitated towards him!
After several singers had finished their performances, the show also entered its final segment.
The stage lights gradually dimmed, and Mo Yan, who had been sitting in the producer's area with a smile, stood up from his seat.
Many audience members felt a pang of anxiety. The rumors were true.
Mo Yan was about to announce his retirement from writing!
"Teacher Mo Yan, have you really thought this through?" Su Yu asked.
Based on the song he just performed, Mo Yan's condition showed no decline; in fact, he was still at his peak.
Furthermore, he wasn't that old, and the previous public opinion had passed. He didn't necessarily have to retire.
"In this era, the stage should belong to you young people. What would it look like if I stayed?"
Mo Yan looked at Su Yu and chuckled, then took a deep breath and walked towards the stage.
"Teacher…" Shen Jinghong watched Mo Yan's retreating back, his eyes already welling up with tears.
He knew how passionate his teacher was about this industry. He had dedicated his youth, and indeed, a significant portion of his life to it.
He didn't understand why his teacher would choose to retire at this moment.
Perhaps it was due to the previous public opinion, perhaps he wanted to live his own life, or perhaps he wanted to give more stage time to the younger generation.
...
On the "Love Song King" stage, Mo Yan's recent song, "Eighteen Years Old," was playing.
The melody of the song was light, but under the illumination of the lights and the atmosphere of the live audience, it appeared exceptionally poignant.
"Hello everyone, I am Mo Yan."
Mo Yan stood before the microphone, his voice still the same unhurried and confident tone.
This name once represented the pinnacle of the Chinese music scene.
It also represented the youth of countless people.
"There's actually nothing much to say. Just consider me being overly sentimental. I've been in this industry for decades and have managed to gain some fame, along with some people who care about me. I want to share some thoughts with you.
Actually, writing songs, in my opinion, isn't just a job. It's about sharing my perspective on music with everyone. After dedicating half my life to it, I feel very fortunate in this industry, because I've received everyone's recognition. I'm also very happy that the songs I've written have left an impression in your memories. This should be the most fulfilling thing for any producer, shouldn't it?
Unfortunately, the dream of leading Chinese music to the world has never been realized..."
At this point, Mo Yan looked towards Su Yu in the audience.
Seeing this, Su Yu didn't know what to say and could only nod at him.
Then, Mo Yan smiled, a brilliant smile.
"This can only be blamed on my own lack of ability. However, fortunately, someone has taken over this task and is doing a great job. I eagerly anticipate that day."
Mo Yan retracted his gaze and looked up at the audience.
He slowly straightened his back and said in a very calm yet powerful tone, "Keep going, everyone who is on the path of music!"
With that, the stage lights slowly dimmed.
"I, Mo Yan, announce my retirement today..."
At the final moment before the stage went dark, Mo Yan's voice, a blend of regret and relief, echoed through the venue and into the ears of all the viewers watching the live broadcast.
Just like the song he sang, he had stood at the peak and fallen to the depths over the years, but he had never given up.
Every stage of his life had a dream. He had fulfilled all his previous dreams, but his regret was that he hadn't fulfilled the dream of leading Chinese music to the world.
However, what brought him relief was that someone had taken up this banner and was leading the Chinese music scene to the world, and doing it even better than him. This was enough.
Now, the person who had carried the Chinese music scene for decades had finally left the industry he loved!
Choosing a different life for himself!
"My youth is finally over..." In front of the screen, many middle-aged people lit a cigarette, took a deep breath, and said to themselves with a self-deprecating smile.
They often said that Mo Yan was their youth. As long as Mo Yan was still writing songs, their youth would not end.
Now that Mo Yan had finally left the industry, the youth they had persisted for would also come to an end.
In the world of adults, besides entertainment, there was also life. Mo Yan's fans had long since married and had children, with most of them even reaching middle age.
Those who had persevered under the pressures of life were now in tears!
"Wuwuwu... I'll never hear new songs from Teacher Mo Yan again!"
"Even in retirement, he didn't forget to mention Ting Yu. Teacher Mo Yan is too doting!"
"I'm eighteen this year, and I'm very fortunate that my father is a fan of Teacher Mo Yan. Every time he drives, he plays Teacher Mo Yan's songs. My father's youth was Mo Yan, and I can proudly say that my youth is also him!"
"Fortunately, both my parents are fans of Teacher Mo Yan, so while everyone else likes popular internet songs, I'm listening to his classic old songs!"
The audience shared their stories with Mo Yan. Not many older generations were commenting; it was mostly younger people whose parents were fans of Mo Yan.
At this moment, no one was thinking about public opinion, no one cared about trending topics.
Everyone only knew that Mo Yan, the "God of Songs" of the Chinese music scene, had retired, and the era of Mo Yan had finally come to an end.
Although this era had its regrets, it was still incredibly brilliant!
Of course, as one era ended, a new one naturally rose.
Fortunately, Ting Yu was now carrying the banner of the Chinese music scene. He was also following the path of the older generation of producers like Mo Yan, leading Chinese music to the world!
Moreover, in "Music King of the Era," which represented the highest level of skill for producers worldwide, Ting Yu had performed exceptionally well, continuing down this path!
The final episode of "Love Song King" concluded in darkness.
There was no longer any image on screen.
Suddenly, a familiar voice sounded: "Take care, Teacher Mo Yan!"
Everyone could tell it was Ting Yu's voice.
At that moment, everyone offered their most sincere blessings to Mo Yan.
"Take care, Teacher Mo Yan!"
"Take care, Teacher Mo Yan!!"
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