Chapter 32: "The Promise"!
Song Title: "Promise"
Lyrics: The Postman.
Composer: The Postman.
Arranger: The Postman.
Mixing: The Postman.
Mastering: The Postman.
When this information appeared on the giant screen, both the audience at the venue and those watching the live broadcast fell silent for a moment.
As expected, it was another work by The Postman.
Is The Postman really this prolific?
Some envied, some were jealous.
Shen Xian was truly lucky; on the original music platform, he actually managed to buy a song by The Postman!
"Promise" is a sweet song. On Earth, Zhou Hui became a sensation with the Mandarin version of "Promise," selling over a million copies and topping the music charts for more than half a year.
On Earth, "Promise" has been covered by many artists, with the most touching renditions by Half-ton Brothers and Fu Hao.
Shen Xian asked Wang Tianqi to sing "Promise" because he felt their relationship was perfectly suited to the song—it fit the occasion. The song expresses a couple's longing for a beautiful future together, along with understanding and acceptance of each other.
Wang Tianqi’s slightly husky voice began to resonate, and in his mind, the image of Li Xiu Rong emerged. He could barely recall her face, but in his imagination, Li Xiu Rong appeared as angelic.
Thus, his singing was infused with an overwhelming amount of emotion.
The distant chimes echo in the rain,
Hand in hand beneath the eaves, we listen,
Imagining the wedding in the chapel,
A ceremony held to bless the two of us,
From muddy paths to beautiful scenery,
We find courage in each other’s eyes,
Exhausted, longing for your kiss,
Only then can I forget the hardships of love,
We promised, never to mention painful memories,
And vowed never to let each other worry,
To be happy on our own and care for ourselves,
Even if one day, loneliness finds us,
We promised, after every quarrel, to quickly call a truce,
Agreed to have no secrets, to be open and transparent,
I will love you well, love you foolishly,
Not caring about fairness or unfairness.
...
After the first verse, whether in the venue or in the live broadcast, everyone fell into silence.
Then, the barrage of comments exploded across the screen!
"This is so moving, Wang Tianqi's voice carries a touch of huskiness and infinite tenderness!"
"It's so beautiful, I have goosebumps all over!"
"The Postman is amazing, simply amazing!"
"I believe in love again, ah, ah, ah!"
"After hearing this song, I suddenly want a passionate romance!"
"A good work always stirs the listener’s emotions, this song is fantastic!"
Everyone who heard this song was immersed in its atmosphere, picturing a gentle, lovely young woman snuggled up with her handsome boyfriend, whispering sweet words—so beautiful, so sweet, so comforting.
It began with a recollection of the past, memories of moments shared, feeling that happiness was once so real, imagining one day walking into the wedding hall together. Even through occasional arguments, they believed they would always come together, sharing everything on the road of love.
Finally, "I will love you well, love you foolishly, not caring about fairness or unfairness,"
A love that gives without asking for anything in return—how selfless!
It made people feel the loyalty and acceptance that make love so wonderful, filling them with sweet anticipation and readiness to face storms together. If lovers could support each other in love until old age, what happiness that would be!
Li Xiu Rong stared at Wang Tianqi through her phone screen, tears streaming down her face, yet a gentle smile appeared.
She cried and laughed at once, wiping her tears repeatedly. That line—"From muddy paths to beautiful scenery, we find courage in each other's eyes, exhausted, longing for your kiss, only then can I forget the hardships of love"—made her recall scenes from the past.
She wasn’t alone; countless others were moved as well!
Zhou Wan's eyes reddened as she listened, a surge of tenderness flooding her heart.
In her mind, she sketched out a tall figure—the Postman!
"Postman, what have you been through to write such excellent works? Are you longing for love?" Zhou Wan murmured to herself.
After Liu Ruyun finished listening, her expression changed drastically, pale as paper, her fingernails nearly digging into her flesh.
Why, why could Shen Xian get such a good song!
Her skill was high; although Wang Tianqi sang well, she could immediately tell that this song was best suited for a woman’s voice!
It was perfect for her, almost tailor-made; if she sang it, it would surely become a smash hit!
Chen Feng’s hands dropped weakly, his eyes vacant.
Once again, he saw the gap between himself and The Postman!
This gap wasn’t slight—it was a chasm, impossible to cross!
Soon, Wang Tianqi finished singing, and thunderous applause erupted in the venue. Many even stood up, shouting loudly, "Wang Tianqi is unstoppable!"
"It resonated with me, reminding me of my thirteen-year romance with my husband—truly, from muddy paths to beautiful scenery. Wang Tianqi, you’ll definitely get my vote!"
"You and I promised, after every quarrel, to quickly call a truce... I remembered how I get along with my wife. We’ve been in a cold war for over a year. When the program ends, I’ll go home and hug her. Postman, thank you for letting me hear such a wonderful song, Wang Tianqi, thank you!" A burly man stood up, his eyes red with emotion.
"Who dares say the Postman only writes shallow songs? Is this song shallow? Then tell me, what counts as deep?"
The online critics were gradually overwhelmed by The Postman's loyal fans!
Ning Cai, meanwhile, was expressionless. She was a person without feelings, but even so, she felt a longing for love rising in her heart.
Could love truly drive people mad?
At the same time, she marveled at The Postman's talent.
Tears glimmered in Wang Tianqi’s eyes: "Thank you all for your appreciation. I wish every lover a happy ending."
Host Wang Ling was also moved by the song, and said with emotion, "Now, let’s have the judges score!"
Except for the second judge, the other four raised their score cards without hesitation, giving a perfect ten!
The second judge looked toward Chen Feng, waiting for instructions, ready to launch his critique.
But Chen Feng was lost in thought, his eyes vacant.
"What are you looking at, hurry up and give a ten, fool!"
"Idiot, what are you doing!"
"Wang Kang, you blockhead, hurry up and score, don’t make me fly over and slap you!"
Viewers in the live broadcast angrily pounded their keyboards, and the audience at the venue couldn’t sit still, shouting, "Hurry up and score, quick!"
Finally, Chen Feng snapped back to reality and met the second judge Wang Kang’s eyes.
The look said: commence the critique.
The second judge took a deep breath, instantly organized his thoughts, and immediately launched into his criticism: "For Wang Tianqi’s song, I can only give it five points at most!"