Miao Anyun and Liu Tianwang’s duet, “Embracing You Beneath the Starlight,” completely awakened the audience’s spirit of love.

Couples in the audience hugged under the heart-shaped starlight patterns above them, while the single dogs could only sit there, eyes full of envy, hugging their bros for comfort.

Was this really a love song duet competition? No, this was clearly a mass slaughter of singles!

Only when the glittering starlight above faded and the music came to an end, and Liu Tianwang and Miao Anyun gave the audience a deep bow and slowly disappeared into the darkness, did the performance truly conclude.

Even after the two had exited the stage, the glow sticks in the audience were still waving in perfect rhythm.

Gu Xingyi watched as Liu Tianwang approached, his heart filled with awe.

This was the power of a heavenly king. This was influence.

When he first transmigrated into this world, he thought music here was nothing special. But now he realized—it wasn’t the world’s problem, it was the original host’s lack of vision. The music scene of the older generation was completely different from now.

Just like that army of middle-aged fans said: they’re just older, not dead!

After the elder generation of artists stepped back from the spotlight, they simply got busy with life. But the moment they reappeared, so did their loyal fans.

These veterans truly deserved admiration.

The livestream chat was now blowing up. Liu Tianwang’s appearance had brought many to tears, and the ease with which he handled the song was undeniable proof of his legendary status.

    “Crying… It’s been so long! Liu Tianwang! Goodbye! Liu Tianwang! After this song, it’s back to wrestling with real life!”
    “Did anyone else notice how similar Gu Xingyi is to the old-school artists? The songs he writes are all so good!”
    “This is what they call a legacy! Hua country is always like this—there’s always someone ready to rise up when a field hits rock bottom. Gu Xingyi is that someone!”
    “For real! I’m middle-aged too. I gave up on the music scene for a while, but when Gu Xingyi showed up, I started listening again!”
    “But still… who’s Xia Xiyao’s guest singer?! I can’t take it! I really hope it’s Gu Xingyi!”
    “No way it’s him. C’mon, everyone knows how the entertainment world works. If Miao Anyun could invite a heavenly king, Xia Xiyao’s guest can’t be any less.”
    “Why not? I really think Xia Xiyao and Gu Xingyi are different from everyone else!”
    “What’s there to argue about? Just watch and find out already! Bunch of keyboard warriors!”
    “Shh! It’s starting, it’s starting!”

While the debate continued online, Xia Xiyao had already stepped onto the stage. Dressed in a flowing white dress with a golden flower on her chest and a radiant, joy-filled smile, her appearance made the audience dazed for a moment.

That blissful expression… it wasn’t something they’d seen on Miao Anyun’s face earlier. That was the look of someone truly in love.

When Miao Anyun sang with Liu Tianwang, sure, the performance was technically perfect. But that look—the kind you only see between people in love—just wasn’t there. After all, they weren’t an actual couple. Naturally, they couldn’t act like one.

But Xia Xiyao was different.

That look in her eyes right now—that was unmistakably the gaze of a woman in love.

Seeing her like this made many in the audience’s hearts tremble.

Could it be?

Was it really going to be him?

The lights on stage began to shift. Warm lighting softly lit up the space. At the same time, pink rose petals gently fluttered down from above like a dream.

Then, the title appeared on the large screen behind her:

“For the Rest of Our Lives.”

Lyrics, composition, and arrangement—once again, all by Gu Xingyi.

But when the audience saw the name listed as the singer, their hearts skipped a beat—

—and then filled with overwhelming satisfaction.

The barrage of comments in the livestream had just died down when it suddenly exploded again.

    “I knew it! I knew it! They’re different! No wonder I’m a fan—they really are something else! Open your eyes and look! Performing: Gu Xingyi! Xia Xiyao!”
    “A breath of fresh air in the entertainment industry! I’m jealous, bros! Just seeing their names gave me chills!”
    “This is Xia Xiyao! They say the industry’s a mess? Sorry—not the case here!”
    “It’s a love song duet—of course it should be sung by a couple! Xia and Gu! They didn’t let me down!”
    “How does she have the nerve? Isn’t she afraid of losing???”
    “You looking down on my Gu Xingyi? Sure, that brat made mistakes before, but he’s changed! And he’s super famous!”

Regardless of the reactions from the audience, at this moment, Xia Xiyao’s eyes were filled with tender affection as she turned toward the backstage entrance—where a familiar figure was slowly emerging.

Soft music began to play.

Under the warm lights, Gu Xingyi walked forward in a black suit, a golden rose pinned to his chest just like Xia Xiyao. He stepped toward her with deep emotion in his gaze.

The audience—both those in the venue and those watching the livestream—gasped.

This was the first time they’d seen Gu Xingyi dressed so formally, and in such crystal-clear definition too.

And damn—this guy in a suit… actually looked really good!

As the intro faded beneath a shower of rose petals, Gu Xingyi raised the mic and began to sing gently:

    “In a place with no wind, I’ll find the sun.
    Where you feel cold, I’ll be your warmth.

    The world’s so chaotic, and you’re always so naive.
    For the rest of my life, all I want—
    is you.”

By the time he reached this line, Gu Xingyi had already walked up to Xia Xiyao. He lowered the mic, looked at her gently, then raised his hand and lightly tapped the tip of her nose.

Everyone single just died on the spot.

One round of emotional slaughter wasn’t enough—they came back for more, and even stronger this time!

Those with girlfriends or wives were grinning ear to ear. They turned to their partners, imitated Gu Xingyi, and gently tapped their noses. The couples shared knowing smiles.

Meanwhile, the single bros could only look at their bulky dude friends beside them—on the verge of tears. There was no way they could pull that off…

Xia Xiyao’s face turned slightly red. She looked up at him, her eyes full of nothing but him.

She lifted her mic, and her soft voice rang out once more:

    “For the rest of our lives—
    the snowstorms will be you,
    the ordinary days will be you,
    even hardship… will be you.

    Glory will be you,
    the warmth in my heart will be you.

    Everywhere I look… it’ll always be you.”

Beams of light sparkled. In the pink rain of rose petals, starlight once again began to shine from above.

A faint glow danced across Xia Xiyao’s collarbone as the lights hit her, flickering gently—so beautiful that Gu Xingyi’s eyes melted into pure warmth.

The moment Xia Xiyao’s clear and tender voice rang out, the audience completely lost themselves in it. And not just the audience—the mentors, even Miao Anyun and Liu Tianwang backstage, had a soft light in their eyes and gentle smiles on their faces.

Professionals are professionals.

When Gu Xingyi sang, everyone was drawn to the warmth in his eyes and the stage’s romantic atmosphere. But when Xia Xiyao opened her mouth, the audience was instantly pulled straight into the music.

The crowd felt like waves of tingling current were surging through their bodies—unstoppable—as they were swept into the beauty of the rest of their lives.

If Liu Tianwang and Miao Anyun sang about love in the present…

Then Gu Xingyi and Xia Xiyao sang about love in the future.

Present and future—both were perfect love stories, utterly intoxicating.