Are you trying to force me to become a star?

Chapter 49 Gentleness

After a satisfying meal, we moved on to the program's signature segment—a late-night chat by candlelight.

The group chatted in the courtyard, mostly from the television industry. Xu Jinyan, the only one from the music industry, listened to their stories with great interest.

Yu Zheng was the most talkative; he truly had endless things to say, and having been in the industry for many years, even his casual gossip was entertaining.

He took out his phone and glanced at the time; it was almost ten o'clock.

In addition, he discovered that after the meal, Yang Mi sent him a message: Why didn't you eat that pot of farm stew?

He replied, "Then why aren't you eating?"

After a while, Xu Jinyan saw Yang Mi playing on her phone. He "casually" glanced at her phone and, sure enough, she sent another message: "You're so sweet, following you is definitely the right choice. Tell me quickly."

Xu Jinyan put down her phone. You'll find out soon enough.

Yang Mi glanced at her phone and saw that no one had replied. She then glanced at Xu Jinyan and saw that he was listening intently to the story.

She then proactively asked him, "Jinyan, which of your songs is the most successful?"

Seeing that everyone's eyes were on him, Xu Jinyan said very honestly, "Huo Yuanjia".

Mao Xiaotong asked in surprise, "You didn't even have to think about it, you just blurted it out. Why 'Huo Yuanjia'?"

"Everyone has different tastes. Objectively speaking, based on the data, 'Fearless' is the most successful."

Dilraba thought for a moment and said, "I remember 'Fearless' held the weekly champion title for four consecutive weeks. Is that why?"

Xu Jinyan: "Pretty much. I hadn't signed with a company yet when I sang 'Huo Yuanjia,' and that's when I earned the most."

"Hahahaha," everyone was amused by such "objectivity."

He Jiong continued, "What Jin Yan just said was purely objective data, because as he said, everyone has their own favorites. If we have to choose the most successful one, we can only compare them from a commercial value perspective. So, Jin Yan, which song do you personally like the most?"

Xu Jinyan: Teacher He is such a good person.

Xu Jinyan remarked, "If I had to pick my personal favorite, it would still be 'Anhe Bridge.' That time, I was truly immersed in the music on stage. The following songs felt a bit like assigned compositions."

Yang Mi reminded her, "Teacher Xu, you only have two stage performances in total."

Dilraba exclaimed in surprise, "Really? Why is there so little?"

Mao Xiaotong said, "He must be too busy. These songs seem to have been written within two months. What's more, he also has to find time to read novels every day, hahaha."

After everyone had laughed, He Jiong asked with concern, "Jinyan, it seems you prefer to be a behind-the-scenes worker. Apart from the first two songs, all your songs are sung by others. And you rarely participate in variety shows, and you also have very few interviews and other engagements. Do you feel pressured?"

Yu Zheng rubbed his stomach and said directly, "Of course there's pressure. What celebrity doesn't have pressure? I've seen plenty of celebrities suffer from depression. As a producer behind the scenes, I can feel the immense pressure, let alone those who step into the spotlight."

This statement resonated with several people, who pointed out that half of the money celebrities earn comes from being criticized.

Fans and viewers are not to be trifled with, nor are the various behind-the-scenes figures. Before becoming famous, he was indeed timid and subservient.

Xu Jinyan thought about it for a moment, and realized he wasn't under any pressure!

However, he still answered Teacher He sincerely: "It should be a matter of mindset. To be proud, I became famous too quickly, and I'm afraid I won't be able to handle it."

In conclusion: Brother, everything went incredibly smoothly for me!

He Jiong looked at him with some surprise. So many people in the entertainment industry dream of becoming famous overnight.

"Jinyan, the fact that you are aware of this issue already shows that you have a sense of awe in your heart. People who really can't grasp it won't be aware of this issue. It's reminding you to slow down and be more down-to-earth. It's your inner self protecting you."

Teacher Huang rubbed his stomach and said, "What does 'red' mean? It's like a wave that pushes you up with a thud, but whether you can stand up or not depends on how stable your lower body is."

"What is the lower body? It's the books you've read, the things you've experienced, and your professional skills."

"Don't let that wave sweep you away. You need to quickly increase your weight so that you have a firm footing and feel more confident."

The words of the two true teachers are thought-provoking.

Yang Mi looked at him and smiled, "You're worried about not being able to hold on? What do you want to hold on to?"

Xu Jinyan laughed, "I've only written three songs, and Teacher Yang personally came to ask me for more. How could I not be proud?"

"What I'm trying to hold onto is my original aspiration." He paused, then looked at Teacher He and said:

"Although this is the first time I have met Teacher He, I have truly felt his magnanimity and gentleness, and I have felt the kind of mentality of 'having seen the vastness of the universe, I still cherish the green of the grass and trees'."

The crowd pondered his words.

Mao Xiaotong couldn't help but applaud and said, "That's so well said, and it really describes Teacher He so perfectly. Teacher He has always been so gentle and kind."

Teacher He's eyes were already red. As a host with strong empathy, he truly felt the sincerity in Xu Jinyan's words.

He wiped his eyes, stood up, and hugged Xu Jinyan.

Xu Jinyan smiled and said, "Teacher He, the world will surely treat you kindly."

Teacher He patted him hard on the back, "You too, you too."

[Positive emotions from He Jiong: +999]

Dilraba clapped along, looking at Xu Jinyan with a gleam in her eyes. The grudge of being tricked into eating "mock crab" was finally over.

Yang Mi, standing to the side, looked slightly somber: "I hope you can truly hold onto your original aspirations."

She suddenly remembered herself when she first debuted, a time when she was also very kind and innocent.

Xu Jinyan: Why is this woman suddenly so sentimental? Is she alright? Then he smiled and said, "I should learn from Sister Mi."

"What are you learning from me? Lots of people criticize me, don't go astray."

Xu Jinyan then thought of her system. If Brother Chicken had taken the path of being infamous and famous to its extreme, then Yang Mi and Yu Zheng, who were present, could be considered to have achieved the pinnacle of both, both being chosen by the system.

"I haven't personally experienced much malice yet, and I don't know if I can face it as bravely and calmly as Sister Mi, and become so strong and confident when malice comes to me."

Xu Jinyan smiled and said, "Everything that happens is for my benefit. I need to learn from Sister Mi's mindset!"

Mao Xiaotong and Reba both exclaimed "Wow!" He's so philosophical.

Yang Mi smiled; this man was so charming.

She didn't even need to stand up; she simply turned to the side and hugged him.

Under the camera's gaze, Xu Jinyan could only politely give a hug.

[Positive emotions from Yang Mi: +999]

This was the first time she had provided so many emotion points.

Huang Lei placed his hand on his stomach:

"Jinyan is a really good kid. No wonder he writes such good songs. He speaks so well. He's extraordinary for his young age."

He still had some expectations in his heart: "Can you come up with some words to describe me?"

Dilraba then spoke up, "Jinyan, can you sing a song? I didn't tell you before, but I'm actually a fan of yours."

Xu Jinyan smiled and nodded, then got up to get a guitar.

Upon returning, while testing the sound system, he asked, "What would you like to hear?"

Teacher He said, "Jinyan, you can sing anything, we all love to listen."

Xu Jinyan noticed that Yu Zheng and Teacher Huang had been clutching their stomachs and hadn't said much since earlier. "How about we sing a song called 'Heart on Fire'?"

"Never mind," he thought, glancing around. A bright moon hung in the sky, dotted with stars; the summer midnight was serene and beautiful. This atmosphere wasn't suitable for his song.

Let's sing a new song today.

Everyone clapped and looked at him expectantly.

As the atmosphere quieted down, Xu Jinyan looked at everyone and said, "Dear teachers, may all the good things in the world be intertwined with you."

As he gently plucked the strings of his instrument, a clear melody arose, instantly creating an atmosphere that was both lonely and sincere.

The graceful and soothing lines seemed to whisper gently in everyone's ears:

"He deliberately went out at night with a candle."

"The midnight stars are like friends on the go."

I love every scabbed wound.

"Made from aged spirits"

As they watched Xu Jinyan strumming her guitar and singing lyrics, they inexplicably felt a sense of inner peace.

The guitar intro already had a healing and comforting feel, and when the vocals came on, they felt a perfect match.

"It's fairly palatable once you swallow it."

Why do tears still occasionally slip up?

"Inviting you to examine the void in your heart."

"Gentleness remains even in the cracks."

Xu Jinyan never expected that a song would be so fitting. Under the midnight starry sky, a few people talked by candlelight, discussing gentleness, experiences, attitudes towards life, and even feeling moved and healed.

Then let's use this song to send everyone a sincere blessing. He quickened the tempo of the guitar:

"The birds are singing and the grass is growing, and the one I love is on their way."

I know he traveled through wind and rain, passing by sunset without enjoying the view.

"I'll brave the sea of ​​people just to embrace you."

"The moon is high in the sky now, and the one I love holds starlight in their hands."

I know he braved the winds and waves to venture into the darkness.

"I empathize with you and offer you a fervent hope for redemption."

As Dilraba watched Xu Jinyan sing with a smile on her face, her mood inexplicably brightened.

Especially when the phrase "Just to hold you" is uttered, the two look at each other and their lips unconsciously curl into a smile.

Everyone seemed to be infected by Xu Jinyan's smile and singing, and they all hummed along to the rhythm with smiles on their faces.

Because the melody is simple and the lyrics are easy to recognize.

When Xu Jinyan sang "crossing the sea of ​​people" on the last chorus, everyone sang along with "just to embrace you".

Even the production team members around them watched this scene with warm smiles, as if the night was so enchanting.

"I know you can't, but I still want you to feel it."

"Adding a touch of rainbow to the starlight"

"When the cherry blossoms bloom and flutter down"

"When all the beauty in the world is intertwined with you."

As the performance ended, everyone gave him their most sincere applause, thanking him for bringing them anticipation and joy in their busy lives with such a warm and healing song.