Chapter 804 If I Became a Memory

"I remember Old Zhou's specialty was sad love songs. To think he could write such a sweet song this time. The older generation of producers really do have something special."

"Of course. After all, Old Zhou is quite famous worldwide."

"I'm even more looking forward to the next two songs by Mo Yan and Ting Yu. Teacher Mo Yan chose a standard template for a sad love song; it's bound to be another classic. However, Ting Yu's chosen theme seems a bit too difficult to grasp."

"Indeed, the story of Chen Feng and his wife is very touching. And precisely because it's so touching, it's difficult to write."

"I heard Ting Yu finished it in just twenty minutes. I wonder if that's true."

"No need to worry unnecessarily. When has Ting Yu ever disappointed us?"

Zhou Qingshan's song received unanimous praise. Love songs were practically second nature to these seasoned professionals; what people were most focused on was the song's compatibility with the story.

Zhou Qingshan had clearly captured the feeling of campus life and the subsequent wedding, bringing back a wave of nostalgia for everyone.

"Teacher Mo Yan, may I go up now?" Zhang Wei stood up.

"Go ahead, and perform well," Mo Yan said with a smile.

Speaking of which, his story this time was the most common theme in love songs: the pain of not being able to forget someone after a breakup. It was the theme that evoked the most empathy.

"Zhang Wei, good luck," Su Yu also said to Zhang Wei.

Zhang Wei paused, then felt a warmth in his heart. He turned back, smiled at Su Yu, and gave a thumbs-up gesture.

"Why are you cheering for the enemy..." Shen Jinghong was about to say something when he noticed Mo Yan's stern gaze and immediately fell silent, his eyes gradually becoming resentful.

"You're the one who makes these distinctions too clearly. Life is happier when you're more open-minded," Su Yu said with an air of seniority.

Mo Yan quickly chimed in, "Look at Ting Yu's broader perspective!"

Shen Jinghong shrunk his head and quickly chuckled, "Got it. I need to broaden my perspective. I'll pay attention next time..."

After saying that, he didn't dare to say anything more.

Why is it always me who gets hurt!!

He wailed internally.

However, Su Yu's words just now gave him a new realization.

It was true that he sometimes took these things too seriously, which was why he always made things difficult for himself. Like last time, when he wanted to eliminate Liu Yi, it caused so much trouble for the teachers. If he had thought a bit more then, it wouldn't have happened. Perhaps he could have stayed on stage for a few more rounds.

Be more open-minded.

Perhaps this was why Teacher wanted him to be friends with Su Yu?

He looked at Su Yu's profile and couldn't help but space out.

Indeed, his current mindset was being influenced by Su Yu.

...

On stage.

Zhang Wei held his guitar and sang Mo Yan's "Waiting."

His singing skills were already excellent, and he put a lot of effort into immersing himself in the story.

The emotion he sang with was immense, so much so that the audience could easily feel the torment of the breakup in his voice.

"Waiting for the birds to spread their wings, and fly to the boundless sky,

I've been waiting here for you to change your mind.

Waiting for ripples to spread across the lake, as longing turns into fish,

But I still can't find any trace of you.

Waiting for time to tick by, for the story to weep in the wind.

That was once the deep love between you and me..."

After the song finished.

Zhang Wei put away his guitar and then blew a kiss to the stage.

He truly loved the feeling of being on stage. Even if some people said he was acting, this gesture had become his routine after performing.

"It's over. Teacher Mo Yan's song is too fitting!" Jiang Qian pouted.

"After all these years, you're still so strong!" Zhou Qingshan nodded.

Mo Yan still smiled and said, "I didn't choose Zhang Wei blindly. His emotional expression is on par with a top singer."

His comment was a great affirmation for Zhang Wei, as this statement would surely boost his reputation in the music industry.

"I didn't choose blindly either. Everyone knows Shen Jinghong's singing skills, right?" Su Yu said, feeling grateful to Mo Yan. He knew Mo Yan's status and wouldn't praise a singer without reason.

"I am aware of Jinghong's singing ability," Mo Yan did not deny it.

"Then... may I go up?" Shen Jinghong was suddenly praised and didn't know whether to be happy. However, he felt like he was sitting on pins and needles.

"Go ahead, good luck," Su Yu nodded.

Mo Yan also said, "Good luck."

Then, Shen Jinghong jogged onto the stage.

"Hahaha, the interaction between these few people is killing me!"

"Why do I feel like Shen Jinghong is a little pitiful..."

"Shen Jinghong: I should have been in the car trunk, not inside the car."

"Mo Yan really spoils Ting Yu so much! This is making me ship them so hard!"

"I ship the combination of Ting Yu and Gu Yun!"

Indeed.

The program team inviting Shen Jinghong was clearly to create some comedic effect.

However, while the audience was still immersed in the entertainment, Shen Jinghong had already entered his zone.

On stage, the staff had set up a piano.

Shen Jinghong had already taken his seat.

If I Become a Memory

Performed by: Shen Jinghong

Lyrics by: Ting Yu

Music by: Ting Yu

"I'm tired, so I'm trying to stay awake as usual,

And as usual, I miss you.

I'm so afraid if I finally fall asleep,

My heart will beat uncontrollably in my dream, and stop..."

This song was written by Tank for his sister. His sister passed away from a hereditary heart condition. Before she died, her boyfriend proposed to her. Tank, after experiencing the grief of his sister's death, composed this song, incorporating his own feelings into it.

Shen Jinghong played the piano, his voice very gentle, yet conveying a deep sense of reluctance to part.

"Listen, my breathing sounds like the ebb and flow of waves,

The more beautiful it is, the more anxious it makes me.

What else can I cherish,

If I can't even control my own pulse..."

This was not a song with a gradual emotional build-up. From the very first verse, the emotion was fully expressed, as if it were a race against time to say it all.

However, both the catchy melody and the straightforward lyrics could quickly touch people's hearts.

The scene unfolded, as if seeing the girl lying in the hospital bed, tears glistening in her eyes, looking at the boy who had fallen asleep beside her.

Listening to her own breathing, her heart was filled with anxiety.

She was very tired but couldn't bear to fall asleep. She didn't know how much time she had left, but she knew how much she didn't want to leave the person she loved deeply.

"If I become a memory, and exit this life,

Leaving you in shocked tears,

My cold body unable to embrace you,

Thinking that I've made you, whom I love so deeply, travel alone in the vast sea of people,

I will hate myself for being so cruel..."

Under the dim yellow light, Shen Jinghong sat at the piano, his hands playing with increasing force. His face was slightly flushed due to the emotional fluctuation.

After singing the first chorus.

He took a deep breath.

In the following lines, his voice carried a hint of crying.

"If I become a memory, and unfortunately am not so lucky,

To not have the chance to grow old with white hair,

And walk with you, watching the sunset fade,

The long passage of time will eventually heal your sadness,

If there is someone who can, let them accompany you, I won't blame you..."

The more direct the lyrics, the faster they could touch people's hearts.

And this song, unlike others, where perhaps one or two lines could resonate emotionally with the audience, the chorus of this song was, in every word, heartbreaking!

What made hearts ache even more were the last four words: "I won't blame you."

The helplessness of knowing one would leave earlier than expected.

Coupled with the unchangeable reluctance to part.

Expressed to perfection by Shen Jinghong's performance!

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ps: "If I Become a Memory" Original Artist: Tank, Lyrics: Albert Leung/Chen Xin Yan, Music: Tank (Highly Recommended! This song is one of those that makes me cry every time I listen to it...)