FWTS Chapter 116: The New Song Goes Viral

Hou Muyun's fingers plucked the strings of the guitar, and a beautiful melody filled the air. At this moment, Hou Muyun was unusually serious, completely focused, and very quiet, almost to the point of being passionate.

"Accustomed to bowing down and moving forward,

It's you who reminds me of my original intention.

Gathering strength, don't forget to soar,

Fly to the dream, fly to my sky."

Accompanied by the melody, Hou Muyun began to sing, his voice full of charm. As soon as he started singing, it was like a cannon blasting directly into the depths of people's hearts.

At this moment, Hou Muyun's singing was filled with deep affection, so intense that it couldn't be diluted! 

In the past, Hou Muyun's singing style and genre varied a lot, and his vocal skills were impeccable, showing rich emotions. But this time, his singing was very focused on one style, only deep affection!

It's not just an expression; it's a confession!

Hou Muyun's singing lacked neither excitement nor profundity. His voice was very calm, but everyone could hear the emotions contained within.

In Hou Muyun's singing, "My Sky" heard many stories and past memories. Even though they were separated by screens—whether it be phone screens, computer screens, or TV screens—nothing could block the deep affection in Hou Muyun's voice.

Everyone had different times, places, or reasons for first knowing about Hou Muyun, but what was the same was the time spent together. Hou Muyun brought them many memories, which they might not forget for a long time, and which might even deepen over time.

The time wasn't long, but the memories were plentiful.

"I have wine, you have stories."

This was the simplest and best opportunity for mutual encounters.

When Hou Muyun sang the chorus, "Tolerate my capriciousness and let me go crazy," it involuntarily brought a smile to everyone's face. Countless fans laughed along, but tears welled up at the same time!

Many audience members who weren't "My Sky" listeners couldn't help but be moved, their eyes brimming with tears.

Undoubtedly, this was the best song for fans, as well as a very suitable love confession and a perfect song for reminiscing. Even those who weren't "My Sky" listeners could hear their own pasts in it, evoking strong resonance!

Hou Muyun's voice was so charming, and his singing was so affectionate that many people were deeply immersed and couldn't help but feel both happy and emotional.

At this moment, it was impossible to count how many people were holding hands together at the venue, in front of the TV, or online because of this song. Some hadn't held hands for a long time, while others were holding hands for the first time.

"In life, there are so many chance encounters and partings without joy. I'm lucky that you came and never left. You've always been there, listening to me finish the story!"

As the song ended, Hou Muyun stopped playing and stood up. He took a deep breath, adjusting his breath, and forcing the tears in his eyes to retreat. He had sung many songs before, but this time, he truly felt emotional. It was more emotional than the first time he sang it after finishing writing it. The timing, the location, and the people were all right.

He flashed a very bright smile and bowed to the audience. "Thank you!"

The mentors stood up and applauded, the audience at the venue cheered wildly, and those in front of the TV and online were also very excited.

"Wow! I cried listening to this!"

"I suddenly feel so happy!"

"Damn, I might have encountered a fake monkey! The monkey always used to joke after being emotional. Just now, I was prepared for a laugh, but unexpectedly, I cried! The monkey is serious this time!"

"I was completely stunned by the singing. I didn't even know when I started crying. I'm a grown man, crying like an idiot!"

"I feel like I've been confessed to. No, I've been confessed to!"

"He sang so emotionally, it's intoxicating, and it made me cry! Damn it, the monkey is terrifying when he's serious, he made me shed so many tears!"

"This song is so beautiful and touching, and it's from the monkey! It's so wonderful!"

...

Hua Shao stepped onto the stage and approached Hou Muyun. Hou Muyun could see that this tough guy had slightly red eyes, luckily covered by glasses. He couldn't help but give him a warm smile.

"You made me cry with your singing!"

Hua Shao hugged Hou Muyun briefly, whispering softly to him, then returned to his state: "Thanks to Hou Muyun for bringing us such a clear song, 'My Sky,' which is not only the most affectionate song but also the most beautiful confession! Thank you for coming to this stage and bringing us so many surprises and emotions! We can see that many audience members were moved to tears by this song, and several mentors were the same!"

The scene shifted to the mentors' seats, where several mentors expressed their admiration. Without surprise, all three female mentors were moved, carefully wiping away tears to avoid smudging their makeup.

Zhang Jian: "I feel very fortunate to participate in today's concert and hear the premiere of 'My Sky' live. I think this is the best song I've heard dedicated to fans. Tonight, 'My Sky' is the happiest person. Tonight, everyone is 'My Sky,' including me!"

Hou Muyun thanked them, smiling, "I am the happiest person. There is nothing happier than having such a 'sky.' Let's not argue about who's the happiest in this matter!"

The mentors were speechless. "Okay, we won't argue with you!"

It didn't take even three minutes for them to return to their usual banter.

"Please, Hou Muyun, take a rest in the honor seat and watch the rest of the competition. You'll need to come back on stage later as a music summoner."

Hua Shao took control, "Next, the mentors will announce the contestants they've selected!"

The concert continued to be broadcast live.

After the mentors selected their contestants, they began preparing for the upcoming duels. During this time, two guest singers took the stage to bridge the gap. These two guest singers were well-known contestants from another program on Blue Whale TV, likely signed by Tianxing Entertainment.

The duels began, starting with Xianxian's group. Xianxian partnered with two contestants. The two contestants sang first, and then Xianxian joined them to assist.

The two contestants were obviously nervous about being on such a big stage for the first time. One of them, who was known for his vibrato, was visibly tense, causing his vibrato to be excessive.

"It's clear that there's a difference between live and recorded broadcasts, especially on a concert stage. These two seem a bit overwhelmed!"

"Phew, it's finally over. I feel relieved for them!"

"Xianxian is on stage!"

"Indeed, you can tell the difference when a master opens their mouth. It's quite a contrast!"

"The second group is up. This one seems quite stable!"

"Stable indeed, did you not see their feet trembling? But their voice didn't shake, not bad!"

"..."

"Master Fifteen is coming, he's the finale, hehe!"

"Beautiful!"

"What should I do? In the past, when Fifteen sang love songs on this stage, I always thought he was singing to Xianxian. But why does it feel like he's singing to the Monkey now?"

"Hahaha, I feel the same!"

"Oh come on, don't be like this—okay, I wish them happiness!"

"If it's for the Monkey, I'm willing to step back!"

"Such a biased view!"

"When will the Monkey appear again?"

"Giving screen time again! But I guess he won't sing again! It's already two songs, and there are only so many mentors!"

...

The rest of the broadcast saw Hou Muyun take the stage once more, after all the duels had ended and the final results were announced. The final honors seemed somewhat formulaic, with each group of contestants receiving awards, although the awards varied. There were awards for best live performance, best original composition, best group, and so on.

Hou Muyun appeared as a music summoner, joining all the mentors in issuing a global call for musicians. Essentially, it was a public recruitment drive for contestants, and Hou Muyun ended up being something of a "brand ambassador."

With the conclusion of the first season of "War of Music," it seemed to have reached a very satisfying conclusion, setting a good precedent for domestic original music variety shows. It garnered impressive ratings and generated significant buzz, evident from the preparations for the second season that began immediately after this one ended.

While the live broadcast of the concert ended, its influence was just beginning. Apart from the impressive viewership ratings, the online views were also very high.

Meanwhile, Hou Muyun's new song became a hit!


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