His depression worsened to the point that he couldn't stand music; it would stimulate his nerves.

When he could no longer control his emotions, he climbed onto the balcony, ready to jump and end his own life.

His wife happened to discover him and saved him.

It was at this moment that Xu Wei realized that his life was not just about music or honors, and that he had never truly cherished any of it.

So he began to try to make peace with himself.

Fate can be so strange sometimes!

When Xu Wei stopped obsessing over success and calmed down, he was inspired.

A melody he had never heard before echoed in his mind, and he wrote down the melody of "Blue Lotus" in just one afternoon.

As for the lyrics, Xu Wei visited the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and was deeply moved by the story of Xuanzang's journey to the West.

He decided to incorporate the spirit of Xuanzang into this song to help those who are lost and confused find their way home.

It took five months to finally finish composing the lyrics...

The emergence of a good song is not only due to its good melody and good lyrics, but also because it carries a person's past and thoughts.

Decades of hardship, all for the sake of honing a single skill—such spirit is truly moving.

This is why Lu Jiuning believes that only Bei Chen can sing it.

Because he was the only one who experienced such dramatic ups and downs, and the only one who climbed out of the darkest abyss of depression.

Only he could understand the original author's state of mind at the time! It's also the song that best reflects Bei Chen's feelings so far...

After getting into the mood, Bei Chen gave Lin Sen an OK sign, indicating that he was ready to begin.

Everyone quieted down. The first three songs had been so wonderful; this last song was sure to be just as impressive.

Nothing can stop it.

"Your yearning for freedom"

A life of boundless imagination

"..."

Without any intro, Bei Chen's uniquely melancholic voice immediately came through, the first line almost entirely a cappella.

That sense of vicissitude seemed to pierce through two worlds, simple and direct, deep and sincere.

That melancholic yet clear voice also carried an indomitable courage and determination.

People with real stories don't need to shout at the top of their lungs or yell with veins popping out.

Even just singing so calmly and quietly is enough to strike a chord with people.

A very interesting point also emerged.

At first listen, it sounds like folk music; upon closer listening, it sounds like rock; but upon careful listening, it seems to lean towards folk music again, making it difficult to distinguish.

"Through the dark years"

"I also felt lost at times."

"The moment you lower your head"

"..."

Neither the melody nor the vocals have much variation, yet they make you want to let go of everything.

Many people were drawn into the mood of the song:

It felt like driving on a straight highway.

That's National Highway 318, which people often want to conquer.

We passed by towering, majestic, and pristine white snow-capped mountains.

We traversed the vast grasslands nestled among towering mountains.

Stop for that azure, clear lake, like a teardrop.

I've experienced the thrill of having a mountain on one side and a cliff on the other.

I saw many temples, residences, and ancient villages, many of which were like forgotten paradises, waiting to be discovered.

Encountering pilgrims on their way home!

An unexpected scene unfolds before you...

Everything about it helps one let go of their weariness.

There is no birth, aging, sickness, or death here.

There was no endless overtime work or commuting.

They didn't abandon their dignity for such a small amount of money.

There was no one who couldn't stand up straight because of life's hardships...

Nothing can stop you from pursuing and yearning for freedom and a better life.

"The free world in my heart"

"So clear and lofty"

"Blooming and never fading"

"Blue Lotus~~~"

Blue lotuses bloom on cold, snowy mountains and are also used to symbolize aloofness, purity, and freedom from worldly concerns.

Just like the pursuit in everyone's heart, it is clear, lofty, and never fades.

Even Bei Chen, who was singing, was unwittingly drawn to the song's imagery.

His mind was filled with his own dreams and aspirations, and the most shining days he shared with the original owner.

Whether it's the soul or the body, the song gently soothes the heart...

Liu Jingye is 29 years old this year. When he graduated from university, he stepped into society full of fighting spirit and expectations.

Little did he know that the quagmire of society would leave him nowhere to hide.

I can't even find a clean place to settle down.

The burdens on my shoulders are getting heavier and heavier: marriage, buying a house, buying a car, mortgage payments, car loans...

In the end, he didn't even dare to get sick, because he knew that once he entered the hospital, he wouldn't be able to leave without having his bone marrow drained.

But how can this be avoided?

Every day when he wakes up, he sees endless files on his desk. Overtime has become a routine, and staying up all night is a common occurrence.

He often chuckled to himself: "Ha, why bother paying social security? Whether I can even live past 60 is another matter."

Besides, it seems like retirement is going to be delayed...

Living is so tiring!

He just came to the Hive Bar to relax today; after this drink, he has to go back to work overtime.

But when he heard Bei Chen's high-pitched yet soul-searching rendition of the words "Blue Lotus," Liu Jingye unconsciously stopped in his tracks.

Looking back, it seems that his life consisted of nothing but work.

What happened to your dreams?

Where do you want to travel to?

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