Chapter 130: An Appropriately Timed Song

“Oh—”

When Chen Qi said he was going to sing a song, those at the scene who knew him enthusiastically cheered. They were really just teasing him for fun, not seriously expecting any performance. After all, his shameless act in “Ten Thousand” was so down-to-earth that everyone enjoyed joking around with him to liven up the atmosphere.

Now that he was gracious enough to sing for them, it was a pleasant surprise.

Even the couple involved showed a hint of delight upon hearing Chen Qi’s willingness to sing for them. Having a celebrity they admired sing a song would make their proposal all the more perfect.

“Wait for me a moment.” Chen Qi stepped out of the crowd, spent two hundred yuan to borrow a microphone and speaker from a street performer nearby, then hurried back to the scene.

The crowd instantly quieted down, and those who knew him watched with great interest.

Many even took out their phones, ready to record his singing. If he sang terribly, they would surely upload it online for everyone to laugh at him — it might even become a trending topic by tomorrow.

For some reason, they were quite eager to see Chen Qi fail.

A few troublemakers were already sinisterly thinking about titling it “Chen Qi Reduced to Street Singing” to draw attention.

After a brief sound check, Chen Qi picked up the microphone and said to the boy and girl beside him, “This song is called ‘For You Both.’ I hope you’ll always be happy.”

“For you both?”

Hearing the unfamiliar title, many at the scene were momentarily stunned.

Was he really going to sing such an obscure song?

Several people instinctively searched for it on their phones, but their expressions soon turned strange.

Awkwardly, the song was so obscure that it wasn’t even listed online.

What was more amusing was that Chen Qi didn’t take out a phone to play an accompaniment.

He was planning to sing a cappella!

Good heavens!

How confident must he be?

Standing in the center, Chen Qi gathered his emotions, pointed with his palm to the boy, and began to sing to the girl:

“He will be your groom, from now on your lifelong companion.”

“Everything about him will be closely tied to you; in fortune and misfortune, you shall share together.”

Listening to the fitting lyrics and surprisingly pleasant melody, not only did the couple look at him in astonishment, but the audience’s eyes also brightened slightly.

This unfamiliar song actually sounded quite good—and Chen Qi sang much better than they had imagined. Even a cappella, it was quite melodious.

Had they just been out of touch with good music for too long?

In the center, after finishing the first part, Chen Qi shifted his palm toward the girl and sang to the boy:

“She will be your bride, entrusted to you wholeheartedly by others.”

“You must care for and treat her doubly with your whole life; whether in hardship or joy, share it together!”

Hearing these warm and spring-like lyrics, the girl covered her mouth in disbelief, her eyes moist with tears after just being moved moments ago.

The boy also looked slightly dazed, perhaps touched by the poignant words.

Many onlookers were stunned, then parted their lips in amazement.

“Entrusted to you wholeheartedly?”

“You must treat her with all your love?”

“Oh my goodness!”

“This is so tear-jerking!”

“If this song were sung at a wedding, the bride and her family would surely weep!”

“Who originally sang this? How have I never heard it before?”

Some were nearly frantic.

Just hearing the a cappella was not enough to recognize even a fraction of the song!

Chen Qi paused, casting a look of slight envy at the couple before smiling and singing:

“It must be a special fate that brought you to become one family.”

“The more he loves you, the more you return that love; together, you find the possibility of happiness.”

Chen Qi sang with deep feeling.

Love is one of the most beautiful things in this world, and he sincerely wished this couple united by love a lifetime of happiness.

This was his blessing and also his apology for his earlier recklessness.

“From now on, you are no longer alone; everywhere and always, what you think of is ‘us’.”

“The more you give, the more complete the love becomes.”

“Wow—”

At the chorus’s soaring part, many couldn’t help but exclaim in admiration.

So beautiful!

So moving!

These lyrics were so warm and loving!

Some who had only intended to watch casually now regretted not recording the entire performance.

Chen Qi’s song far exceeded their expectations.

The song was good, his singing was quite impressive — the surprise rivaled that of “Ten Thousand”!

Many couldn’t imagine how amazing it would sound with an accompaniment.

“You give so much; love is fulfilled to that extent...”

Repeating the chorus twice, Chen Qi slowly concluded with the last line, then said to the boy and girl, “For You Both. Wishing you happiness.”

“Thank you~” the girl’s voice choked with emotion, looking at him with tears sparkling in her eyes.

She felt she was not only the happiest person in the world today but also the luckiest.

This proposal would be a memory she would cherish a lifetime.

Such a beautiful memory.

The onlookers around watched Chen Qi with astonishment and delight.

So unexpected!

They had never imagined hearing such a song tonight.

If someone said this song was written especially for them, they would believe it!

It fit the occasion perfectly!

Some who knew Chen Qi looked at him in disbelief, shock written across their faces.

They were beginning to suspect something.

Not found online, the lyrics so fitting, combined with his ability to write wildly imaginative scripts like “Ten Thousand,” the truth seemed close at hand.

“What’s the song called?” someone asked.

“For them,” Chen Qi replied with a smile, gesturing to the couple beside him.

“...” Hearing this answer, many couldn’t help but twitch their lips in confusion.

Hadn’t he just said it was called “For You Both”?

Was he mocking the clueless with dark humor?

“Did you write it?” a voice suddenly asked from the crowd.

Many were stunned at the question, then their expressions grew serious.

Thinking carefully, it seemed possible!

If such a beautiful song had existed before, surely someone would have heard it!

If it had existed, it wouldn’t be missing from the internet!

On further thought, not only might he have written it, but he might have written it on the spot! Otherwise, how could it be so perfectly suited?

These possibilities shocked many.

Damn!

The legendary hidden genius living anonymously in the city?

Even the girl froze for a moment when she heard the question, then widened her eyes in disbelief as she looked at Chen Qi.

She considered those possibilities too.

But she found it hard to believe.

Were they the first to hear this song?

What an honor!

Chen Qi smiled and nodded openly, “Yes.”

“Wow!”

The crowd immediately erupted in cheers.

Though they had suspected it, hearing it confirmed by him was a powerful shock.

“Was it written just now?” the questioner pressed again.

“...” Chen Qi hesitated for a few seconds, then looked at the crowd awkwardly and said with a playful tone, “Would you believe me if I said yes?”

“Boom—”

The crowd burst into laughter, the atmosphere lightening once more.

It didn’t matter anymore.

Whether it was written on the spot or not was no longer important.

What mattered was that Chen Qi had written a beautiful song, and that was enough.

“Thank you, everyone.” Chen Qi bowed to the crowd, then waved to the boy and girl before dragging the speaker and microphone away from the crowd.

The onlookers maintained their composure, politely not following him but eagerly rewatching the recording on their phones.

The girl watched Chen Qi leave with a face full of happiness and eyes shining with gratitude.

Having returned the equipment, Chen Qi checked his direction and headed toward the street.

He no longer felt interested in watching the movie.

Hadn’t he just been showered with enough sweetness? Why voluntarily seek more torment at the cinema?

No more! Not today!

Home!

Sleep!

Watching movies could wait until another time. If all else failed... he might just invite Su Xiaoxiao along for company!

After all, Su Xiaoxiao would listen to whatever he said.

With her beauty, if he took her to the cinema, who might end up being more affected by the experience was anyone’s guess!

Hmm, thinking about it, he was actually looking forward to it a little.

...

At the same time Chen Qi got into a taxi to go home, some short video platforms began to reconstruct the scene that had just unfolded in the square.

The first to attract netizens’ attention was a video uploaded by someone named “The World is Vast.”

This was a clever but shameless fellow.

He happened to be passing by the square and, seeing the proposal, recorded it out of interest.

He recorded the entire event!

Then, he cruelly edited it into three parts.

The first part showed the proposal scene; when the boy nervously forgot his lines and knelt to propose, a strong voice suddenly rang out from offstage:

“Reject him!”

“Whoosh!”

The crowd’s attention instantly shifted from the couple to the source of the voice.

The cameraman, clearly experienced, first focused on the reaction of the bystanders who heard the voice, then panned to Chen Qi, who had stepped back a few paces in sync with those around him and now stood awkwardly under everyone’s gaze.

Embarrassed, Chen Qi unexpectedly became the center of attention.

The first video cut off at that moment...