Gazing longingly at the figure of Zhao Ye as he departed, Gu Lan'an kept his eyes on him until he couldn't see him anymore. Then, he withdrew his gaze and looked down with a pensive expression. This lifetime's Zhao Ye was so different from the previous one. Compared to the previous lifetime's outwardly cheerful and carefree demeanor, he now seemed more genuine, devoid of any indifference or desire. However, this authenticity somehow made people feel even more sympathetic.

"Zhao Ye, what exactly have you been through?" With the thoughts of the newspaper reports during this period, Gu Lan'an clenched his fingers together tightly. In the previous life, it was Zhao Ye who willingly approached him, already having the ability to conceal his emotions. With a sudden phrase of "I will support you," he brought the fallen and wretched him by his side, taking care of him meticulously. Therefore, Gu Lan'an rarely saw the indifferent and unhappy side of Zhao Ye towards himself. He never thought about or wondered about Zhao Ye's past, how he used to be. He didn't expect to have missed out on so much. Now, he truly regrets it.

Zhao Ye, fortunately in this lifetime, there is still time for everything. I can still get to know you well, and I still have the space and courage to approach you, to understand you, and to warm you. With a sigh in my heart, Gu Lan An withdrew her gaze and realizing that it was already late, she walked quickly towards the waiting area.

Walking to the waiting area, the assistant director was randomly distributing the songs to be used in this competition. Although it was said to be random, it was actually just a cover to select the songs based on money. When Gu Lan'an arrived, it just so happened that it was Fu Xi's turn, and she saw him walking forward with a pleasing smile.

Payxi almost laughed out loud when he saw the simple song that was not worth the money. He turned around excitedly, but his happy mood instantly vanished when he saw Gu Lan'an standing at the door. Gu Lan'an's real appearance was one that Payxi had seen before in the regional player training camp. It was precisely because he had seen him that Payxi regarded him as the most threatening opponent. In order to secretly plot against him, Payxi had not hesitated to lower his own status and get close to him, becoming friends and doing everything possible to conceal his brilliance. Now, after so much effort, he never expected to fail at the most crucial moment.

When Fu Xi stared at himself, Gu Lan'an also stared at him, watching him gritting his teeth and chuckling softly. What's the matter, not enjoying it now? You'll get what's coming later, Fu Xi.

"Gu Lan'an." When the assistant director called her name, Gu Lan'an raised her hand and responded. She walked through the crowd of astounded people, took the sheet music, and walked to the side. Lowering her head to take a look, as expected, it was still the song she sang in the finals, "No More Goodbyes".

This song is a classic work by the female singer Li Qinglian in the 1980s. It was incredibly popular at the time as a mournful tribute to her deceased husband. Such a song, which should have been highly acclaimed by future generations, unfortunately, had its intense emotions and acapella performance style make it extremely difficult for later singers to convey the coexistence of hope and despair. As a result, no one has dared to imitate it since.

In his previous life, he drew this song and after pondering on it, he sang it. However, he didn't achieve any ranking and instead became the subject of ridicule from a crowd of people, saying that he couldn't sing at all. He wanted to argue back, but he was helpless and could only complain to himself that it was his own bad luck. Little did he know, after later falling out with Fu Xi, he learned from his mouth that he had actually bought this song with his own money. Although the song was indeed unique compared to those love songs, the assistant director overestimated his ability. He couldn't adapt or sing with that kind of feeling. After a quick glance, he had the assistant director change it to a simpler song, which was originally given to Gu Lan'an, who didn't understand the rules and just gave money willingly. This only further annoyed the assistant director.