So Much Face, So Worth It

Accompanied by the sound of the piano.

Ye Chen opened his mouth and sang in a low voice:

"They are all brave, the scars on your forehead, your differences, the mistakes you've made... I love you walking the dark alley alone, I love your unyielding posture. I love you for confronting despair and refusing to shed a tear... Shall we go? Let's go, with the humblest dreams. Shall we fight? Let's fight, with the proudest dreams... To those whimpers and roars in the dead of night..."

Ye Chen's voice was clean and clear, reaching straight into the heart of every listener with immense penetration and infectious power.

Everyone present was utterly intoxicated, unable to help but hum along with Ye Chen in soft voices.

Some people were even moved to tears.

With his looks, voice, character, and talent, Ye Chen deeply captured the heart of every listener.

Listening to Ye Chen sing the full version of "Lonely Warrior," Su Ningwei was stunned once again, deeply captivated by him; he was simply impeccable.

The song ended.

Ye Chen said to the camera, "My performance is over. Thank you, everyone."

The comment section went wild again.

"Ah! It sounds so good! I'm so glad I recorded the screen; I have to forward this to my bestie who's working overtime."

"My god, which window did God close for Ye Chen? We're both human, we both have two hands, so why is the gap so huge? How can Ye Chen be this excellent?"

"Hurry and turn on the fan tipping feature! I can't listen to this song for free; I have to send some gifts to feel at ease."

"Exactly! Such a good song deserves our gifts. Please turn on the fan tipping feature; I want to be your top fan!"

"My mom asked me why I'm kneeling to watch my phone. Sob, it's just too good, I'm so hooked."

"It's been so long since I've heard such a good song or seen such an excellent singer. One more! Ye Chen, you must keep getting more and more popular and work hard to sing more and better songs."

"Yes! One more! One more!"

"One more, don't stop!"

"I second that, one more!"

"Don't end the stream, I still want to listen."

"Exactly, one more, I beg you..."

"..."

The barrage was filled with people who weren't satisfied yet, all calling for Ye Chen to sing another one.

Looking at the screen full of anticipation, Ye Chen felt that singing only one song was a bit unfair to the nine million plus in gifts and the enthusiasm of the netizens.

He remembered the song "Friends" he had promised Cheng Tong, which he hadn't sung yet.

He felt that singing "Friends" right now would be quite fitting for the occasion.

Ye Chen glanced at Ke An to ask if he could sing one more.

Ke An was very satisfied with the live stream's performance and highly recognized Ye Chen's ability. Thinking Ye Chen wanted to sing that song "Baby," she gave him a look that told him to just go for it.

Ye Chen spoke to the camera again, "Thank you all for your kindness. I will make a fool of myself once more. This song is called 'Friends.' I dedicate it to the good friends and brothers by my side who have helped me over the years, and I also thank all the fans in the live stream. Thank you for your trust and support."

The live stream instantly erupted in excitement.

"Oh my god, he's really singing another one! Ye Chen is too good to his fans, I love it, I love it..."

"Wow, it's a new song! A new song!"

"It must be so happy to be Ye Chen's friend, to be named and have a song written for you personally. I'm so envious..."

"I really love a singer like Ye Chen who is talented, loyal, and soft-hearted toward his fans. As long as Ye Chen stays away from drugs, gambling, and vice, I'll be his fan for life."

"..."

Cheng Tong, Zhou Tao, Zhu Peng, and the others who were watching the stream were overjoyed and excited to hear that Ye Chen had actually written a song called "Friends." They felt that their friendship with Ye Chen was well worth it.

Cheng Tong was even more thrilled; he hadn't expected Ye Chen to take his offhand remark to heart and actually write a song called "Friends." It was just too awesome.

Ke An watched from the side, looking completely shocked.

Good heavens, how much more did Ye Chen have up his sleeve that she didn't know about? He was actually singing a new song; that was too impressive.

However, the other staff members at Star Shine Media were a bit nervous and worried about the quality of Ye Chen's song.

For a newcomer's first stream, having achieved these results was already quite good.

With so many people watching, it would be fine if he sang well, but if he sang poorly, it would be counterproductive.

They had such a good start; they hoped he wouldn't cause any trouble and ruin it.

Ke An, however, trusted Ye Chen implicitly and gave the others a look and a gesture to stay calm, signaling for the stream to continue as normal.

Ye Chen took a sip of water, cleared his throat, and began to sing "Friends": "All these years alone, the wind has passed and the rain has gone... Friends walk together for a lifetime, those days will never return. One sentence, a lifetime; a life of emotion, a cup of wine. Friends are never alone; you will understand when you hear the word 'friend.' There are still wounds, there is still pain, there is still a road to walk, and there is still me. One sentence, a lifetime; a life of emotion, a cup of wine..."

Netizens began tagging their friends to come to Ye Chen's live stream and listen to this song.

The lyrics of "Friends" were catchy and the melody was beautiful, striking a chord with the netizens.

Everyone left comments one after another:

"This was sung so well, it reminded me of my roommate in the upper bunk."

"It reminded me of my childhood friend too. I'm going to ask him out for skewers and a drink tonight."

"I love these lyrics so much. A good friend really is for a lifetime; they won't leave you because of your glory or your downfall. They will accompany you through every stage of your life."

"'Friends walk together for a lifetime, those days will never return.' I love this line so much. Now that we've all entered our respective universities, although we still keep in touch with our old friends, it's not like before when we were together every single day. Those days we spent together are truly gone."

"A person's life really does need many friends, though you don't actually need too many; having a few confidants is enough. When you encounter real difficulties, true friends won't just stand by and watch. Those who usually make grand promises but scatter like birds the moment trouble hits are just fair-weather friends."

"It sounds so good! Hurry up and release an album, get it on the KTV playlist! I want to order this song and sing it to my friends."

"This song is just too perfect for singing along with friends at a graduation party. It would be a crime if this doesn't become a hit."

"This song is so warm. I remembered all the lyrics after listening to it just once."

"I think even if the King of Songs Fu Yi sang this, it might not sound as good as Ye Chen's version."

"There's no comparison at all. This is Ye Chen's original song, after all. Even if Fu Yi could sing it well, he would still be a notch below."

"Exactly, exactly! And Ye Chen's voice is on par with the Queen of Songs Su Ningwei."

"Now that you mention it, I'm really looking forward to seeing Ye Chen and Su Ningwei, those two blessed by the heavens, competing on the same stage."

"Sigh, I wonder when my goddess Su Ningwei will make her comeback. They seem like such a perfect match; they both have looks and talent. If Ye Chen and Su Ningwei were to become a couple, I'd be totally on board."

"..."