DAEYTT ### Chapter 048: I Want to Stand Shoulder to Shoulder with the Sun, Making People Feel Enthusiastic!

The mall stage was surrounded by thousands of people, stretching all the way to the escalator entrance. Even the railings on the upper and lower floors were crowded with people watching the central stage.

Shouts and cheers continued to echo.

"Boss, sing a song!"

"Boss, sing a song..."

Suddenly, a rapid, urgent rhythm began to play. The opening was a strong, fast-paced drumbeat, distinctly different from Wang Qian’s previous songs. As soon as the intro started, many people felt an urge to move.

Wang Qian walked out with a microphone and let out a high-pitched, slightly sharp shout that resonated throughout the mall.

"Hey... yeah... oh oh..."

In an instant, everyone fell silent, captivated by his voice. All eyes turned to Wang Qian on the stage. Holding the microphone, he was already immersed in the song, which had a very distinct inspirational style. His voice was powerful and full of vigor, exuding absolute confidence.

This song had been rated as one of the representative inspirational songs and was one of Wang Qian's favorites. His voice, which was previously fresh and indifferent, now became high and full of energy.

"I want to fly up to the sky, stand shoulder to shoulder with the sun."

"The world is waiting for me to change it."

"I'm not afraid to let others see the dreams I want to achieve."

"I can make them all come true here."

"Laugh out loud, let you and I stand shoulder to shoulder."

"Wherever we are, joy is limitless."

"Put aside your troubles, take a brave step forward."

"I’m standing right in the center of the stage..."

Holding the microphone, Wang Qian shouted out this line as if declaring his arrival to the world. He confidently gazed at each person in the audience, singing directly to them.

"I'm standing right in the center of the stage, did you see me?"

Every audience member watching Wang Qian widened their eyes. The entire venue was still silent, but a sense of awe flickered in everyone's eyes.

Backstage, Liu Jifeng, sitting next to Zhao Lei and Li He, was drinking water. As soon as he heard Wang Qian’s song, he immediately focused, forgetting even to drink. Water spilled on his clothes, jolting him back to reality. He hurriedly wiped off the water, put the bottle aside, and said to Zhao Lei, "Director Zhao, this song is so exciting! It’s really good. This guy is awesome!"

Zhao Lei chuckled, exchanging a glance with Li He. Both felt they had struck gold!

...

Outside the mall, on the plaza, Li Qingyao continued to sign autographs for fans. Liu Lihua and two assistants stood by her side, while a few security guards kept a close watch nearby. Fans queued up, waiting for Li Qingyao’s signature.

Wang Qian’s singing had ceased. Liu Lihua glanced back at the large screen at the entrance, seeing that Wang Qian was no longer on stage. She shook her head and sighed with relief. She had been wary of Wang Qian, fearing that he might disrupt Li Qingyao’s fan meet-and-greet event.

Wang Qian’s songs had received such outstanding reviews that they were ahead of the current pop music by a significant margin. Liu Lihua knew that without continuously increasing promotional resources and using some public relations tactics, Li Qingyao’s new songs wouldn’t be able to maintain their position over Wang Qian’s.

Seeing that Wang Qian had stopped singing, she breathed a sigh of relief. But then, not even a minute later, a strong, rapid rhythm started again. Wang Qian’s high-pitched, shouting voice followed.

Liu Lihua and her assistant both turned to look at the large screen. The thousands of fans in line simultaneously looked up at the big screen at the mall entrance. Li Qingyao frowned slightly, quickly signing an autograph for a fan in front of her. Seeing the fans behind her all looking at the big screen, she couldn’t help but glance back herself.

The intro and voice didn’t seem like Wang Qian’s. She thought about it and turned to see Wang Qian’s figure on the big screen, holding a microphone and singing an energetic song. This song was very different from Wang Qian’s previously released songs; the style and even the voice seemed to have changed, almost as if he had become a different person. Li Qingyao was full of surprise.

Could a person's voice and style change so dramatically? This was the first time she had seen such a thing. 

Liu Lihua, realizing that the event was still ongoing, snapped out of her trance and woke her assistant from her daze. "Hurry up and urge the fans to move along. Our event time is running out." 

The assistant, snapping back to reality, hurriedly ran to the dazed fans and said, "Those of you in line for autographs, please hurry up. We don’t want to delay the remaining time." 

The dazed fans quickly stepped forward. Li Qingyao also returned to her senses, suppressing her shock and quickly signing autographs with a forced smile. 

However, the remaining passersby in the queue began to leave, moving towards the mall to catch a glimpse of the live performance. Only Li Qingyao’s die-hard fans remained in line, determined to get her autograph, although they kept glancing up at the live performance on the big screen.

Wang Qian’s voice, as if declaring to the whole world, resounded throughout the entire mall and surrounding area.

"I believe I am who I am, I believe in tomorrow."

"I believe in youth without a horizon."

"At the seaside at sunset, on the bustling street."

"These are the most beautiful places in my heart."

"I believe in freedom and ease, I believe in hope."

"I believe I can reach out and touch the sky."

"With you by my side, life becomes fresher."

"Every moment is incredibly wonderful..."

"I do believe!"

Wang Qian's voice, as if it were breaking through the clouds, carried a momentum like the lyrics, striving to fly up and stand shoulder to shoulder with the sun.

Everyone who heard the song felt a surge of power within themselves, as if their life had suddenly become brighter, and no difficulty seemed insurmountable. Li Qingyao felt her mood lift as well, facing her upcoming busy and hectic work schedule with renewed determination!

What an inspiring song!

Li Qingyao looked back at the big screen again, seeing Wang Qian on stage, like the protagonist of the world, with an aura that seemed to make the whole world revolve around him!

"I can't lose!"

Li Qingyao motivated herself, then turned to the fans in line behind her who were staring at the big screen in a daze, and smiled, "It's your turn..."

...

People on the nearby streets, hearing the song, felt their blood boil with excitement.

"This song makes me want to go to work right now and take on my boss for three hundred rounds."

"It sounds amazing. Whose song is this? Can I download it?"

"I searched the lyrics, but found nothing. It’s probably a new song. Let’s check out the mall."

"It seems like a live performance. Wow, let's go see!"

"Isn't there a fan meeting for Li Qingyao over there? Are there other celebrities promoting as well?"

"Let's go check it out, let's go!"

"Come on, come on, come on..."

...

Visibly, waves of people began converging towards the mall. The mall security were on high alert. They had never seen such a large crowd gather in the mall in all the years they had worked there. 

Even when big-name stars held events with weeks of pre-promotion, there weren’t this many people. Now, the mall was nearly full, with people standing on all floors. There weren’t enough staff to handle the crowd.

Outside, the plaza was half full, with everyone gathered at the entrance, watching the big screen!


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