They didn’t care one bit that this song required a paid subscription. They had already listened to those free ones, even if they weren’t the premium versions.

But right now, they just wanted to hear this song "As You Wish"! No matter what!

Don’t ask why! If you must ask—because they’re rich and willful!

And then… as the piano began to play, with their headphones on, they started swaying their heads to the rhythm.

This melody—it was truly beautiful!

It wasn’t until Xia Xiyao’s voice rang out that they finally closed their eyes and truly began to enjoy it.

    “You are the distant road, the lamp in the mountain mist~
    I am the child walking in the reflection of your eyes~
    You are the bright moon and the gentle breeze, I am the dream you cradle~
    Whether we meet or not, all my life, I embrace you~”

Xia Xiyao’s clean and crisp voice echoed in their ears, and in that instant, it also resonated deeply in their hearts.

Her voice had so much soul. The moment Xia Xiyao started singing, they felt like their entire being was shaken.

Unlike the ordinary listeners, the management across entertainment companies and the singers of the music industry weren’t in the mood to listen at all. Their eyes were fixed on the Huayin new song chart—they didn’t even dare to blink.

Everyone wanted to know which songs would hit the charts today, and which ones would get pushed out. The singers who already had songs on the chart were especially anxious beyond words.

Then, they suddenly saw it: on the new song chart, Xia Xiyao’s "As You Wish" appeared almost instantly at number fifty.

At that moment, they subconsciously held their breath. But even then, they couldn’t stop "As You Wish" from rising like a rocket.

They watched, eyes wide open—barely even a blink had passed—and "As You Wish" climbed to number twenty on the new song chart, then surged into the top ten.

This was the first song from Xia Xiyao’s album to make it into the top ten.

Online, some listeners had already finished the entire song. After listening, they took a deep breath, trying to calm the emotions stirred by the music.

So that’s what it was! This song was dedicated to all the qianbei out there!

The elders—they gave up their youth, their lives. A whole generation gave their all so that three generations after them could live in peace!

Even after calming down, the listeners couldn’t help but click and listen again.

Xia Xiyao’s voice climbed layer by layer, telling the story gently yet powerfully—gratitude, legacy, and sacrifice. Each section of the song changed in tone, making them feel like one listen was never enough.

Besides Xia Xiyao’s voice, they admired Gu Xingyi’s talent even more now. They felt like only Gu Xingyi could have written a song this good!

Listening to it once more, when the climax hit, just like before, they couldn’t help but close their eyes and quietly immerse themselves.

    “And I will love the world you loved,
    Wish for the smile you wished for.
    I stumble as I hold your hand,
    Please, take me to tomorrow~

    If you suffered so I could taste sweetness,
    Then let me live out your wish.
    May nothing be in vain, may we charge ahead—
    And cherish this glorious era, every single day!”

In their minds, it felt like they were holding the elders’s hands across time and space, guiding them through this vibrant world.

The suffering of the elders—was not in vain! This land is at peace! The fireworks of daily life are ordinary, yet beautiful—just as they had dreamed it would be.

Hearing the song again, everyone’s emotions quietly deepened.

This time, there was a gentle sadness in their hearts. They so dearly wished the seniors could see the world with their own eyes now.

People were still listening. And without them realizing, "As You Wish" had already reached number two on the new song chart.

But by now, they no longer cared about the chart.

Because at this point, their eyes were already filled with tears.

Because at this point, Xia Xiyao’s voice had reached the final note—and they were once again completely immersed in her singing.

    “And I will dream of the reunion you once dreamed of!
    Wish for the forever you once wished for!
    Walk the long road you once walked!
    Love you this deeply!

    I will see the world you never got to see!
    Write the poems you never got to write!
    The moon at the horizon, the thoughts in my heart—
    You’re always by my side!

    To spend a lifetime together in clarity,
    Just like your youthful face~”

No one expected the first song to hit the charts would be a paid release—and even less did they expect that the moment it hit the charts, it would rocket straight to number two!

The stubborn managers from various entertainment companies kept refreshing the charts like madmen, but this song, “As You Wish”, seemed like it was welded into the number two spot—completely unmoving.

Weibo had already gone totally insane. Not just netizens, but even media outlets and all the influencer accounts were frantically promoting this song.

Only then did the managers from those entertainment companies finally accept that—no, their eyes weren’t playing tricks on them.

Just thirty minutes! A brand-new song that had never appeared before reached second place on the new song chart? And it was a paid song?

Terrifying!

Some singers still refused to believe a song could sound that good, so they clicked in out of curiosity.

A few minutes later, they were completely silent.

Can’t compare. Really, can’t compare! This song—there’s no use calling it “good,” the only word for it is invincible!

While the internet was buzzing about the song, everyone was once again shocked when Huayang posted on Weibo! And even tagged Gu Xingyi and Xia Xiyao!

    “What a great ‘As You Wish’!
    What a genius Gu Xingyi!
    What a stunning Xia Xiyao!
    Written beautifully! Sung even better!
    I’m taking it!”

…???

Everyone was dumbfounded the moment they saw Huayang’s post. It was the first time they’d seen her speak like this.

So she’s done pretending, huh? Just outright calling them her son and daughter now?

Well… to be fair, she does have the right.

Gu Xingyi also saw the post and replied with a smile:

    “Take it, no problem! If it’s not enough, just let me know!”

Look at that! Is that something a human would say? If it’s not enough, just let me know?! Tch!

Everyone was jealous. They wanted to interact with Huayang like that too! But they just didn’t have the talent! Sob… it hurts!

After replying on Weibo, Gu Xingyi was filled with emotion. As expected, no matter what world it is, this song always brings shock and awe.

Back in his original world, the song had been sung by the heavenly queen Faye Wong, with lyrics written by the legendary Tang Tian. If that kind of song didn’t become popular, it would be a crime against heaven.

And all the effort Xia Xiyao had poured into this song—he had seen it all with his own eyes, and felt it in his heart. He knew how she had trained day and night, tirelessly, ever since he gave her the song. All for the sake of singing it just a bit more perfectly.

And now, this result—was the best possible reward for her efforts.

After being completely absorbed by “As You Wish” for a long time, netizens finally remembered—wait, there are other songs we haven’t even listened to yet!

And with that, the Huayin new song chart descended into chaos.

The original top ten? Aside from the chart-topper “Chasing Dreams With a Childlike Heart”, all the others were slowly being pushed out.

“As You Wish” replaced the previous number two, sitting firmly on the second throne.

Right after it was Xia Xiyao’s “The Wind Rises”, the very first song she performed at the StarSong Gathering—and still a fan favorite.

Then came “Sea of Flowers”, and soon after that, “Courage” climbed its way up too, as expected.

Gradually, one after another, the songs from Xia Xiyao’s album started to dominate the top ten. Even the relatively niche “Double Happiness” was pushed up to tenth place by the netizens.

At that moment, it was as if the entire internet had come to a silent consensus—

Gu Xingyi and Xia Xiyao gave us something as beautiful as “As You Wish”, so we’ll treat them like Huayang does—as if they’re our own son and daughter!

Now tell us—aren’t you moved?