On stage, the two of them—he in a suit, she in a flowing gown—stood hand in hand beneath a rain of petals and starlight, facing the audience.

At that moment, every spectator held their breath, gazing in a daze at the couple on stage who looked like they’d stepped right out of a fairytale.

This kind of love… was beautiful. They wanted it too.

As the music played, Xia Xiyao raised the mic again. This verse was hers to sing first.

Her gaze was as soft and clear as water, eyes filled with laughter as she looked at Gu Xingyi beside her. Her lips parted gently.

    “I want to take you to see a clear blue sky,
    I want to tell the world I’m head over heels for you.

    The past rushed by,
    and you were always the one to be moved.

    For the rest of my life—
    all I want is you.”

Gu Xingyi gently took Xia Xiyao’s hand and stepped forward to the front of the stage. And in the next second, right in front of the stunned audience, he suddenly pulled her into his arms, smiled, and pressed a soft kiss to her forehead.

Xia Xiyao’s lips parted in surprise, her entire demeanor suddenly bashful and cute. She hadn’t expected him to do that at all—it was completely spontaneous.

This song meant the most to Gu Xingyi. In his original world, every time he heard it, he would imagine—who would be the one to stay by his side for the rest of his life?

Now he knew.

That person… was Xia Xiyao.

Gu Xingyi was completely immersed in the music. As he sang, it was as if he could see their future—their rest of their lives—unfolding before him.

He picked up the mic again and spoke to Xia Xiyao in a voice as gentle as a breeze.

    “For the rest of our lives—
    snowstorms will be you,
    spring blossoms will be you,
    summer rain will also be you.

    Autumn leaves will be you,
    all the warmth of the four seasons…
    everywhere I look—
    it’s you.”

At this point, none of the viewers watching StarSong Gathering cared anymore how well Gu Xingyi sang. Whether or not he was on par with Liu Tianwang—it no longer mattered.

What mattered was the beauty of the scene in front of them.

They were fully immersed in the moment, in the love-filled declaration that was For the Rest of Our Lives.

Everywhere I look, it’s you.
For the rest of my life, I only want you.
As time flows silently by, as long as you’re here—
every day is sunshine.

At the judges’ table, several mentors were visibly moved. People always talked about vocal skill, vocal skill… but no matter how good the technique, it was only ever a means to bring the audience into resonance with the song. Gu Xingyi might not have been technically perfect, but he embodied the word resonance.

In the broadcasting room, Ren Chao clutched his chest. He no longer cared about the skyrocketing view counts on the monitor in front of him. What mattered more was that, in today’s showbiz world, he had witnessed these two.

Even though he had known from the start that Xia Xiyao had invited Gu Xingyi as her duet partner, seeing them together on stage for real—this excitement, this emotional impact—was something no temporary pairing could ever create.

This was a connection born from the heart. Irresistible.

And now, across every livestream channel, the comment flood had synchronized:

    “For the rest of our lives… it’s all you.”

Countless couples made a silent vow that day—that this would be the song they’d duet at their wedding.

This was the power of a love song duet.

Backstage, Liu Tianwang watched the two on stage—like a prince holding his princess—and smiled, his eyes slightly damp.

He suddenly felt that coming here… had been worth it.

The entertainment industry had successors now. It would never again be left wanting.

On stage, Gu Xingyi wrapped one arm around Xia Xiyao’s waist and gently twirled her, the two of them spinning once before standing side by side again, facing the audience.

They lifted their microphones together, looked into each other’s eyes, filled with love.

Then came the duet—

    “For the rest of our lives…
    snowstorms will be you…
    the ordinary will be you…
    even hardship… will be you…

    Glory will be you…
    the gentleness in my heart… will be you…

    Everywhere I look…
    it’s you…

    Everywhere I look…
    it’s you…”

As the final note faded, thunderous applause erupted from the audience.

They were moved. And they were envious.

A perfect man, a perfect woman—what more could anyone want?

“Kiss! Kiss!”

Someone in the audience suddenly shouted.

The next moment, the entire audience began chanting in unison.

“Kiss! Kiss!”

Xia Xiyao's face turned even redder. With so many people below the stage, she felt incredibly shy.

Gu Xingyi turned to look at the noisy crowd below the stage. He picked up the mic and held it to his mouth, then suddenly asked:

“A kiss?”

The audience instantly erupted with cheers, and people screamed excitedly.

However, sly as ever, Gu Xingyi grinned mischievously and added:

“Keep dreaming! If there's going to be a kiss, it'll be after we get home!”

“Booo!!!”

The crowd couldn't take it and booed all together, making the atmosphere even more electric.

Even the viewers in the livestream burst out laughing. They all transformed into keyboard warriors, and the comment barrage filled the screen instantly.

    “Gu Xingyi, you bastard! You're so dead!”

    “Tch! It's not like anyone wants to see your lovey-dovey act! No kiss? Fine! But what's with the attitude?!”

    “Blehh, Gu Xingyi, are you even up to it or not?”

    “Exactly! If you’re not, just admit it and let me do it instead!”

    “To the one above, your scheme is so loud I can hear it from a thousand miles away!”

    “Gu Xingyi: Sigh! Once, I had a golden opportunity placed before me, and I didn’t cherish it. Not until I lost it did I realize… if Heaven gave me another chance, I swear! I’d kiss her!”

    “But bros… he said he’s kissing her at home. sob sob sob I’m jealous!”

Gu Xingyi ignored the wailing and howling from the audience. He looked gently at the bashful Xia Xiyao, smiled thoughtfully, then removed the little golden rose on his chest and placed it in her hair.

With that delicate touch, Xia Xiyao looked even more beautiful, like the bride of his dreams—so much so that joy shone even brighter in his eyes.

Down in the audience, everyone was force-fed another mouthful of dog food and howled even louder and more cheerfully.

Thankfully, the host Chen Xue’er quickly stepped onto the stage and began calming the crowd, finally soothing the audience’s excitement.

After that, Miao Anyun and Heavenly King Liu were also invited onto the stage. The four stood side by side, facing the mentor panel. It was now time for the mentor reviews and voting.

First to speak and vote, as always, was Gao Yu.

Looking at the four people on stage, he suddenly felt completely at a loss. After thinking for a long while, he gave a wry smile and finally opened his mouth.

“This round… asking me to comment on it is harder than killing me!”

As soon as he said it, the audience burst into laughter. Everyone understood—just look at this group! A Heavenly King, and the hottest lyricist-composer duo—anyone would feel the pressure.

“But as a professional judge, I still have to give my thoughts. First, Liu Tianwang and Miao Anyun—your duet was so good, even I feel ashamed in comparison. Liu Tianwang is a qianbei, so of course his strength is beyond question. But Miao Anyun, you gave me a huge surprise today! Your performance was excellent. Even singing side by side with a Heavenly King, you didn’t show any nervousness. That’s truly impressive!”

“Next, Gu Xingyi and Xia Xiyao—you two… I really have no words. Your song pulled me right into the happiness you both long for. The stage effect? Full marks! If someone didn’t know better, they’d think this was an actual wedding ceremony!”

At this point, Gao Yu paused. His face showed both struggle and a bitter smile. For the audience, this was a feast. For him, it was a real hell.

Even now, he still hadn’t decided who to vote for.

At that moment, all eyes were on Gao Yu. His whole body sagged slightly before finally making a decision.

“My vote goes to Miao Anyun. As a professional mentor, judging from a singing performance perspective, Miao Anyun and Liu Tianwang clearly have the edge!”

Once he cast his vote, Gao Yu visibly relaxed and slumped back into his chair.

That vote had totally drained him. More exhausting than holding a concert. God knows how long he’d struggled inside!