Chapter 78: "As Wished"
As Zhou Wan stepped onto the stage, the livestream erupted in excitement.
"Finally, it's Wanwan's turn!"
"I've waited so long just to see her!"
"She's so beautiful, I really like her!"
The number of viewers had already surpassed twenty million, and was still climbing rapidly.
Zhou Wan had barely set foot on the stage, hadn't spoken a word yet, and already many guests were applauding, their gazes filled with admiration.
This was the dominance of a true diva!
"Good evening, host, esteemed guests. I am Zhou Wan. The song I will sing tonight is..."
"‘As You Wish’!"
On the massive screen behind her, the details of the song began to appear.
Song title: "As You Wish"
Performed by: Zhou Wan
Lyrics: Postman
Composer: Postman
Arranger: Postman
Mixing: Postman
Mastering: Postman
Seeing the name Postman, everyone’s pupils contracted.
Especially Liu Ruyun—an uneasy feeling welled up in her chest.
Zhou Wan really had Postman write her a song!
Qi Zhengqing's gaze was deep as he stared at Zhou Wan on stage, his thoughts a mystery.
Chen Feng, upon seeing Postman's name, felt an instinctive discomfort, a psychological unease.
His head ached—truly ached—as if a blood vessel in his brain was about to burst.
He was a graduate of a renowned overseas music academy, his family held controlling shares in an entertainment giant—surely a perfect start?
He had just returned to the country, stepped on Shen Xian, cozied up to a top female singer, was poised to make his mark—then Postman appeared.
It was like dressing in a suit for a matchmaking date, only to fall face-first into a pile of dung as soon as you stepped out of the car.
He had held back his best move, only for it to flop miserably.
Zhou Wan's ethereal voice interrupted Chen Feng’s chaotic thoughts, and the lyrics began to appear on the screen.
You are the distant road
The lamp in the mountain mist
I am a child, walking in your gaze
As soon as the three lines of lyrics appeared, paired with Zhou Wan’s unique voice and singing style, a rush of poetry, warmth, and vivid imagery filled the air.
"You are the distant road, the lamp in the mountain mist"
With her pure, crystalline tone, Zhou Wan gently began to recount the stories of her forebears.
"I am a child, walking in your gaze"
Here, her melody was calm and steady, making every word clear. The slight tremor on "gaze" unfolded the profound affection descendants hold for their elders.
Many guests’ eyes brightened.
These lyrics, this melody, these strings—astonishing!
Zhou Wan continued singing—
You are the bright moon and gentle breeze
I am the dream you shelter
Seen or unseen, I am embraced by you all my life
Several guests exchanged glances, each seeing amazement in the other's eyes.
"You are the bright moon and gentle breeze, I am the dream you shelter; seen or unseen, all my life, embraced by you." These lines felt like a message sent across time from ancestors, their presence almost tangible.
Especially "seen or unseen, embraced by you all my life"—it broke down emotional barriers, wrapping listeners in the enduring love and protection of those who came before. Many had tears glimmering in their eyes.
As Zhou Wan’s voice gently unfolded, the song reached its climax.
And I will love the world you loved
Wish for the smiles you wished for
Your hand, I stumble to hold
Please lead me to tomorrow
If you endured hardship for my sweetness
I vow to live as your wish
May I not fail, may I forge ahead
In this flourishing era, every single day—
"And I will love the world you loved, wish for the smiles you wished for."
Here, Zhou Wan emphasized "love," advancing the song’s theme of inheriting the ancestors’ hopes for a beautiful world.
The next line, "Your hand, I stumble to hold, please lead me to tomorrow," was the elders’ response, bringing to mind a scene: an aged figure, grasping a young hand, walking unsteadily yet undeterred in their longing for the future…
The lyrics were simple and grand: "You" guided and cared for me for so long, so my life is sweet now. "You" are old, but your sacrifices are remembered, so I will cherish life, live well, and pass on your legacy to make the world ever better.
Who is "you"?
It could be a father, an ancestor, a hero—or even the nation!
Many guests felt goosebumps rising.
This song perfectly fit the concert’s purpose and requirements!
"I vow to live as your wish, may I not fail, may I forge ahead! In this flourishing era, every day."
It echoed the elders’ sentiment: If I am blessed to see such prosperity, I must strive bravely! Not to waste this life, to strengthen the nation, to live up to these times!
Without their efforts, how could there be prosperity today? This flourishing era is, as you wished!
"You are the river of time, the sky lit by sparks. I am the one who looks up, and I sing you into a song; you are my origin, and the place my heart returns. All roads in the world will meet you." Here, Zhou Wan’s voice pressed deeper, singing with resolve to inherit and ignite the spirit of generations.
"And I will dream the reunion you dreamed, wish for your forever, walk the long road you walked, loving you this way!"
"Loving you this way!" She sang her resolve, making the promise: as you wished.
"Meeting you, a lifetime of clarity, like your youthful face." Zhou Wan suddenly shifted tone, becoming more graceful and enduring.
The song overflowed with love for home and country! Its three-part structure—gratitude, inheritance, pioneering—each section with a different singing style, the final unaccompanied line elevating the whole piece.
When the song ended, the barrage of comments in the livestream disappeared.
The venue was utterly silent!
Then, thunderous applause erupted!
Every guest clapped with all their might; as they listened, visions of war and sacrifice filled their minds, ancestors shedding blood for the future!
Zhou Wan’s voice, gentle and low, told the story with perfect transitions, piercing straight to the heart!
This was, without doubt, the highlight of Zhou Wan’s career!
The main melody was steady, emotion deep and restrained, unfolding a grand narrative.
The chorus surged like the ocean, building layer upon layer.
Her singing employed masterful vocal techniques, subtle yet powerful.
The ending was the most impressive—calm and unhurried, containing the waves yet extending the emotion, lingering beautifully.
And all these vocal and singing techniques were taught to her by Postman!
Ning Cai had already heard it once in the recording studio, but hearing it live this time, her blood boiled with excitement.
Her cheeks flushed, she was deeply moved—even the AI was infected by the emotion!
Liu Ruyun sat staring, as if her soul had left her body.
The quality of this song was simply unreal!
If—if she could have sung this song herself, she could have reached the status of a diva!
Qi Zhengqing’s face was ashen, silent, his fingers unconsciously tapping the table.
Master composer Lin Daoan specialized in this style, but compared to "As You Wish," he was utterly outclassed!
"Postman, damn him!" Qi Zhengqing muttered inwardly.
Chen Feng fell into deep despair.
She felt trapped in Postman's shadow, forever unable to surpass him!
Xu Zhenzhen from Pegasus Entertainment had hoped to use Lin Daoan’s song to outshine Zhou Wan and take her place.
But now—how could she compete?
This song absolutely crushed Lin Daoan’s!
Zhou Wan’s former agent, Sister Hong, stared blankly at the stage, her eyes filled with complex emotions.
National sex symbol Lin Qianqian sighed.
Whoever wins Postman, wins the world.
If she could have sung this song, she’d be a diva herself!
But, alas, there are no ifs in this world!
At this moment, musicians and non-musicians alike fell silent.
Everyone realized a terrifying truth: the Chinese music scene had been conquered by Postman!
Meanwhile, the livestream comments exploded.
"No wonder she's the diva! That technique, that diction, those transitions, that range—I can only say one thing: extraordinary!"
"This song is incredible! The lyrics, the arrangement—Postman is unbelievable!"
"Whoever said Postman only writes sad love songs, step forward and say it now!"
"The diva’s voice plus Postman's song is an unbeatable combination!"
"If this song isn't first place, I'll eat dirt upside down!"
Even the host was moved to tears, eyes red: "Please, guests, begin voting!"
All eyes were fixed intently on the big screen.