Recalling his youth, when he was working hard for his career, he often left Guo Dalin alone at home.

Guo Dalin was separated from his birth mother when he was very young.

Back then, the sentence Guo Gang said most often was, "Dalin has always been a child who doesn't cause you any trouble..."

This peace of mind, of course, came at the cost of Guo Dalin's loneliness and lack of companionship.

Even for children like other children in Beijing, a trip to an amusement park with their parents was an unattainable luxury.

"The world is still small, I'll accompany you to the ends of the earth."

Stop searching in the corners where there are no worries.

"Growing old slowly in carefree times"

"Do you know all the heartbeats I have..."

Guo Dalin's singing voice echoed in my ears.

When single girls hear such romantic lyrics, their hearts skip a beat.

I was moved by Guo Dalin's magnetic voice.

She fantasized about when her Prince Charming would appear, the one she would spend her life with.

However, to Guo Gang, this singing sounded...

It has yet another meaning.

He suddenly remembered that a reporter had interviewed Guo Dalin a while ago.

Guo Dalin casually mentioned that he had always been lonely.

When asked by a reporter what his most vivid memory was, Guo Dalin...

Guo Dalin looked up into the distance and said, "It must be when I always go to the dentist alone. I'm afraid of the pain, but there's never anyone to go with me..."

Guo Gang remembered that his son had mentioned to him about getting his tooth pulled.

Hearing that her son was afraid of the pain of getting a tooth pulled, she sternly reprimanded him, saying how could a grown man be afraid of such trivial pain?

People would laugh their heads off if they told anyone.

Perhaps at that time, he simply hoped that his father could accompany him to the hospital alone...

Guo Gang suddenly realized.

Even if other people's children are brave, it's not something they're born with...

That confidence and courage were gradually built up through repeated falls and encouragement from my parents…

Guo Gang frowned.

I realized that I had neglected my son far too much because of my career.

"I'm not afraid of you crying"

"Don't be afraid to call me."

Because you are my pride.

A pair of eyes are following you everywhere.

"My heart is already ready..."

Amidst a flurry of thoughts.

Guo Dalin's performance continued.

Perhaps it resonated with his own heart.

Guo Gang suddenly felt his eyes well up with tears.

He recalled the look in his son's eyes when he was a child, every time he went out.

Every time I feel tired from practicing "speaking, learning, teasing, and singing," I hope to receive a look of praise from myself.

But Guo Gang had experienced the harsh realities of society.

The son's response was nothing but harshness and increasingly demanding requests.

A light radiating hope.

Gradually disappearing from a child's bright eyes.

Instead, there was forced growth and endless loneliness.

In the eyes of others.

Guo Dalin may be a lucky second-generation rich kid.

But perhaps only he himself knows.

Born into such a family, I have lost so much emotional care along the way.

Perhaps that is indeed the case.

The final straw that broke the camel's back appeared.

So much so that his own son publicly uttered the phrase "fulfilling filial piety in front of the family"...

Listen to Guo Dalin's emotionally rich singing.

This time, Guo Gang surprisingly did not criticize his son's performance for any flaws.

Instead, he clenched his fist.

He was immediately plunged into deep self-blame and reflection.

Guo Gang's wife, Wang Huihui, who was standing nearby, clearly noticed his unusual expression.

We've been married for so long.

This was the first time she had ever seen her usually strong-willed husband look so heartbroken.

Looking at Guo Dalin performing on stage, Wang Huihui seemed to realize something as well.

Holding his phone, he fell into a state of deep reflection.

The next moment.

Guo Gang's gaze once again fell upon Wang Yueheng, who was sitting on the judges' panel.

He didn't know how the other party helped Guo Dalin write such a song.

On the surface, it is a song praising love.

In reality, he revealed all the words that Guo Dalin had buried deep in his heart and could not say.

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Note: "Just Once" was originally sung by Yang Zongwei; lyrics by Chen Xi; music by Dong Dongdong.