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Chapter 360 - 358, faded!_1

Chapter 360: 358, faded!_1

An English album? This was something Yang Xi had never even considered, considering that in the Chinese music scene, whether in her past life or this one, the English songs that were written were mostly terrible...

So many listeners had formed a habit: English songs written by Chinese artists were bad.

Ren He had gifted Yang Xi ten songs for a Chinese album, but there were actually more than that, like the later additions of "Sunny Day" and "Small Fortune." It was just that the new album wasn’t finished when the sudden news of her taking a break from the music industry to study in America came up.

In Yang Xi’s subconscious mind, it had never crossed her mind that Ren He would write an English song, because he had never done so. Besides, habitual thinking led her to believe that being good at writing Chinese songs didn’t necessarily mean one could write good English songs.

Even though in the world of music it was considered an honor to attend international award ceremonies, to take pride in gaining influence in America, and even walking the red carpet at international events had become a matter of prestige, where people would even pay for the chance to walk the red carpet.

Yang Xi didn’t see it that way, what she wanted to do was just to sing. She wasn’t interested in any foreign awards, she hadn’t even attended to receive the domestic ones.

Now that Ren He suddenly asked her if she wanted to release an English album, she looked at Ren He’s confident demeanor and suddenly felt that he seemed to have a clear idea... Could it be that Ren He really planned to write ten English songs for her this time?!

In this tiny apartment, Yang Xi watched the youth across from her smiling confidently. Yes, Yang Xi smiled too, he indeed had every right to be confident. Who would have thought that he would cause a stir in the entire music world with just four piano compositions, and that theory of his as poetic as poetry.

Ren He took Yang Xi’s hand and they walked out of the apartment, their elopement without a destination. Neither of them knew where they would ultimately go. Yang Xi suddenly felt that this moment was like the time when Ren He unhesitatingly pulled her northward, carving out a bloody path through the sea of people, and then arriving at Back Sea to challenge the Knight!

As thrilling as ever.

As adoring as ever.

Yang Xi had once heard that people always change, so she greedily hoped that Ren He would always remain the same as when they first met. But in fact, no matter how much time passed, Ren He was still Ren He, her Ren He.

When the two of them, like two lonely travelers able to rely on each other, walked into the New York night, Ren He turned around in the dazzling city lights and asked Yang Xi with a smile, "Ready?"

Yang Xi was startled, "Ready for what?"

"To go wandering with me."

"I am ready," Yang Xi said earnestly.

...

When Su Ruqin arrived at Yang Xi’s New York apartment, all she could see was a room already empty, and an unfolded letter on the coffee table.

She picked up the letter:

Mom, we have eloped.

Actually, when I recklessly followed him from China to Nepal, I was ready for everything that’s happening now, although there were some things I found hard to face you about.

During that big fire, to save me, you suffered 40% burns on your back. I know how much you love me and it’s because you love me that you gave in recently; the first time in my life I saw you back down.

I understand you are worried that Ren He’s dreams are too dangerous. You’re worried his death would hurt me.

But as a lover, shouldn’t I respect his dreams?

Dad spent many years in war zones. What was it for? At that time, I could hear gunshots outside the window every night, even to the point where I could distinguish the sound of an AK47 being fired.

But I understand him, I believe you do too, he was there because of his dream to serve his country, so I’ve never blamed him, I even think his character is noble. When others praise those selfless heroes who dedicate themselves to their country, I think, my dad is also a hero.

Dad can’t be with you, but Ren He, no matter where I go, will chase after me, even if it means getting a Beijing appointment or becoming a professor at the Juilliard School of Music, which to ordinary people seems as difficult as ascending to the heavens.

He has sacrificed so much for me, it’s my turn to sacrifice for him, we won’t abandon each other along the way, until death do us part.

Su Ruqin slowly sat down on the sofa, this powerful woman in the business world sat there silently, not knowing what she was thinking about, she dialed Yang Xi’s phone, it was already turned off.

Her own affair with Yang En was so similar to the present, back then Yang En was also spending all his time in the combat zone, and it was rare for them to see each other, it wasn’t until a class reunion that they finally confirmed their relationship.

At that time, Su Ruqin felt certain she could love Yang En to the very end, but the reality was, that fire destroyed the last bit of security she had, which was pitifully little.

If I had gone to the combat zone without hesitation to be with him, what would the outcome have been? Perhaps there would have been a different story.

But there are no ifs in this world, Su Ruqin stood up and walked outside, returning to her country.

Since you’ve even gone as far as eloping, then bear all the consequences yourselves.

But at this moment, Su Ruqin suddenly didn’t know why she started to envy the love between these two people a little.

Being young is truly great, she sighed, and without looking back, headed to the airport.

...

Just five days later, a song called "Faded" was uploaded to a music platform, at first, no one took much notice, but in fact, everyone who listened to this song was instantly shocked, isn’t this a cover of that song "Fade"?

"Fade" was so popular at the time that almost every young American had heard it, many extreme sports videos now want to use "Fade" as background music but cannot get permission from the author, and just a while back everyone found out that the song was an original by Knight, who made it to add background music to his own video.

But the problem now is, this cover is just too brilliant, although it lacks the original’s pure electronic vigor, it has another flavor altogether. The opening piano is so somber yet filled with power, and the vocals within are so ethereal.

After thinking for a long time, someone commented: As long as there is music, there will not be an apocalypse.

Someone else, while sitting on a train listening to this song, saw the train passing through mountains and water, with high mountains in the distance, and suddenly felt that the world is really quite vast, and the lyrics to "Faded" suddenly took on their full meaning.

This song is truly too charming, it touches the heart deeply.

Because everyone knew "Fade" is a Knight original, people immediately started to hypothesize about something and then went back to listen carefully to the vocals in "Faded"...

Domestic listeners immediately recognized it: "Damn, it’s Yang Xi’s singing, Yang Xi’s first English song!"

"Let’s not talk about the past, I can hardly imagine any couple nowadays that could match Knight and Yang Xi... this collaboration is too perfect, one composes, the other sings!"

"I just want to say, it turns out Knight really did go to America..."

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