Chapter 713: The Heart of a Chasing Dreamer

A few minutes later, the girls, having finished washing up, came downstairs one by one.

They sniffed the air as they walked.

Although the breakfast Luo Quan had made was ordinary, after being hungry all night, even the most ordinary breakfast smelled delicious.

Compared to the other girls who looked sleepy and not quite awake, Shen Xingwei appeared much more energetic; not a trace of fatigue could be seen on her glowing face.

High school is indeed the period when a person is most vibrant and in their best mental state.

Luo Quan recalled when she was in high school; she often pulled all-nighters without feeling tired, needing only a nap to be fully recharged.

But now, if she were to pull an all-nighter, it would be nothing short of torture; that listless, sluggish state would likely last for three or four days.

So, seeing Shen Xingwei, Luo Quan couldn't help but envy her vitality.

"Luo Bao, can you steam buns tomorrow morning? I haven't had buns in a long time." Wen Xia, chewing on a fried dough stick, was already planning tomorrow's breakfast.

"Having fried dough sticks is good enough, and you want buns? Do you want me to grind some fresh soy milk for you too?" Luo Quan curled her lip in annoyance.

"Yes, yes, yes!" Wen Xia, of course, went along with it.

"You really are..." Luo Quan laughed speechlessly at the sight.

Although she said she wouldn't make them, she was already calculating what kind of filling she should make for this foodie.

Beef? Pork? Or perhaps something more mischievous, like mustard and chive filling?

Luo Quan smiled maliciously, but in the end, she shook her head and dismissed the prank idea.

On the other side, Shen Xingwei had already wolfed down her fried egg, and with half a fried dough stick still in her mouth, she mumbled to everyone, "I'm going upstairs to review my lessons first."

"Little sister is truly diligent."

"Being young is great. I really want to go back to my high school days."

"Yeah, although studying gave me a headache, compared to the physical and mental exhaustion of now, I really don't know how much easier it was."

"Think about it, that must have been the most carefree time in my life: the afternoon, the classroom, the female classmates' ponytails, the chalkboard that wasn't wiped clean..."

"Stop talking, tears are about to come out."

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The sudden sentimentality plunged the entire livestream into an atmosphere of faint melancholy.

The girls present had long since graduated from high school, and some had even graduated from college.

However, when it came to which period they remembered most vividly, the answer was basically unanimous.

But the past cannot be chased; no matter how beautiful the past was, it has ultimately passed.

"Once a person starts frequently reminiscing, it means they are extremely dissatisfied with the status quo, which means they aren't doing very well right now," Luo Quan said softly while looking at the comments.

"True, true, true, it really isn't going well."

"Just muddling through, can we really restart?"

"Don't have such thoughts. There is no hurdle that can't be crossed; if there is, come visit Luo Bao's livestream more often."

"Indeed, there's a bunch of silly brothers here to make you happy."

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Being 'depressed' seemed to be a common condition in current society, as could be seen from the comments.

Luo Quan was silent for a while, then raised her voice slightly, full of encouragement: "I think, no matter how difficult things are, you still have to think in a positive direction.

Although I can't help everyone much, at least I can still sing."

"So, are you planning to release a new album?"

"If you put it that way, then I'm not sleepy anymore."

"Got it, if you want to hear new songs in the future, just get fat, everyone."

"Haha, there's even a way like that."

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"That's not what I meant," Luo Quan laughed helplessly. "It was just a feeling. I probably don't have enough inspiration for a full album, so let's just do a mini-album.

It just so happens that the college entrance exam is coming up, so it can be considered a boost for the hardworking students."

"To be fair, your song 'The Heart of a Chasing Dreamer' is quite good."

"Indeed, wherever they hold a pep rally now, they use this song as the BGM."

"Actually, I've gotten a bit tired of hearing it."

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"Tired of hearing it?" Luo Quan suddenly laughed. "If you don't change the structure and singing style of a song, it's indeed easy to get tired of it.

Anyway, since it's not an official full album, I'll just refresh the old songs for this EP."

"Damn, even gutter oil isn't reused like this."

"Isn't this too lazy?"

"As expected of the Lazy God, she really has a few tricks up her sleeve."

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The comments were full of complaints, and Luo Quan hurriedly explained: "Everyone, don't worry, this version is absolutely brand new and has a big difference from the previous singing style.

Believe me, it will definitely make everyone's blood boil."

Saying this, she got up and walked toward the recording studio.

No matter where Luo Quan lived, she had to have a recording studio prepared at home.

As a singer, being able to record songs and make music anytime, anywhere, was a prerequisite.

Ordinary residential houses don't have dedicated recording studios, so Luo Quan spent some extra money to renovate the library.

Anyway, before Shen Xingwei moved in, no one at home read books, so rather than leaving it empty, it was better to make the best use of it.

The fans followed the camera upstairs and walked through the long corridor.

While marveling at how big the house really was, everyone was also stunned by the complex layout, wondering if they would get lost in all these twists and turns.

Before everyone could figure it out, Luo Quan had already brought everyone into the recording studio.

"This is the recording studio. Many of my songs were produced here. Now, I'll give everyone a remastered version of 'The Heart of a Chasing Dreamer'."

Saying this, she started the computer to begin producing the song's accompaniment.

Her first version of 'The Heart of a Chasing Dreamer', although it had high notes, was sung more professionally in comparison, without any voice cracks.

However, the emotional aspect was much worse; after all, it was an early work, and at that time, she still didn't have a soul in her singing.

Actually, it wasn't just this song; many other early works could be remastered, but she sang this song very rarely, so the new experience brought by the remaster would be greater.

The accompaniment didn't need much modification, and after it was done, it entered the countdown playback stage.

She made an 'OK' gesture toward the camera; although she didn't speak, the fans in the livestream knew Luo Quan was ready to start recording.

Come to think of it, this was the first time everyone had seen Luo Quan produce music.

Previously, they had heard that Luo Quan made music and recorded it in one go, earning her the title of a 'walking CD player', and they didn't know if she could really be that flawless.

But soon, the fans knew that this rumor wasn't just a rumor.

After a short intro, Luo Quan stood in front of the microphone and smiled as she opened her lips:

"Where exactly is the world full of flowers?

If it really exists, then I will definitely go.

I want to stand on the highest mountain peak there,

Not caring if it's a cliff or a precipice..."

As soon as this song started, it brought an experience completely different from all her previous songs.

Luo Quan's voice was once hailed by professionals as a 'human piano'.

This meant that the low notes were mellow and crisp, and the high notes were thick and powerful; no matter which range, she could perfectly control it, and the sound quality was very good, not making people feel harsh, but only making them feel like it was an enjoyment.

But from the first word of this song, it was full of a hoarse texture on the verge of a voice crack.

Moreover, Luo Quan's pronunciation of the lyrics became completely amateurish, dragging out the tail of every word, which seemed very cumbersome.

"What's wrong? Is the key set too high?"

"With Luo Bao's strength, that shouldn't be it. Could it be that she hasn't sung it for too long and has become rusty?"

"Female singers who overuse their voices will experience voice loss, but Luo Bao is so young, she shouldn't lose her voice so early."

"Hard to say. Luo Bao's songs are almost all high-difficulty; which celebrity's songs are all this difficult? It's simply a life-risking challenge to the limits of her voice."

"Don't scare me."

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Just as the comments were discussing with worry, Luo Quan continued to sing with this half-cracked, raspy voice:

"Maybe I have no talent,

But I have the innocence of a dream.

I will prove it with my whole life.

Maybe my hands are a bit clumsy,

But I am willing to keep exploring,

Giving all my youth without regrets..."

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Now the fans knew that Luo Quan was singing this way on purpose.

If there was a voice crack, with her perfectionist personality, she would definitely stop and re-record, not to mention that this was during a livestream.

And as the singing progressed, the style of the whole song gradually became three-dimensional.

That voice on the verge of cracking actually made them feel a unique charm.

Especially after being infused with emotion by Luo Quan, combined with the lyrics, it made the listeners feel the oppression.

Oppression by fate, belittlement by others.

As if nothing could be done well, nothing could be achieved.

After working hard for a long time, in the end, nothing was accomplished.

Am I a useless person?

The fans listening to Luo Quan sing gradually asked themselves this.

Should I really keep fighting? Even if I work hard, what's the use? Isn't it still failure?

Pessimistic thoughts gradually arose and quickly occupied the entire mind.

But at this moment, Luo Quan's volume suddenly rose sharply at "without regrets".

"Run forward, facing cold eyes and ridicule,

How can you feel the vastness of life without experiencing hardships?

Fate cannot make us kneel and beg for mercy,

Even if fresh blood spills all over our arms!"

In the chorus, Luo Quan once again showed her powerful strength as the Queen of High Notes.

Her singing voice was as high-pitched and bright as ever.

And because of this half-cracked voice, it brought the listeners a sense of relief after being suppressed to the limit.

That was a shout of non-compromise to fate, a roar at everyone who looked down on her.

It was a battle song that reignited hope, a roar of moving forward.

Perhaps some people think this is incompetent rage, but I just want to express it in this way, to demonstrate, to make up my mind for myself.

Just as that literary giant in Huaxia said: "If you don't explode in silence, you will die in silence."

No one is willing to die in obscurity like this.

So, exploding is the only way; everyone has no choice!

Unknowingly, the fans found that they were already full of tears.

That hot blood filling their chests brought them incomparable emotion.

No matter how depressed they were before, no matter how disappointed they were with life.

At this moment, they had more or less picked up the hope to keep moving forward.

Perhaps Luo Quan couldn't help everyone, but just like the song sang: "But I am willing to keep exploring, giving all my youth without regrets."

Everything she wanted to say was all in the song.

Run, young people, while you are still young and can fight, while we haven't been completely smoothed out by life, while reality and pressure haven't crushed us yet.

If you don't fight now, you won't have a chance in the future.

"Rather than lingering! Gasping! For breath! It's better to burn passionately—"

The song reached its final climax here.

Luo Quan, with every word paused, stared at the camera, reached out her hand, clenched her fist, and sang out the greatest passion and hope in her heart.

In just a few minutes, all the listeners in the livestream were completely shocked.

Not only because of Luo Quan's incredibly fierce and infectious singing voice, but also because of the emotion brought by the lyrics of this song.

Under such a fiery atmosphere, even a heart wrapped in solid ice would begin to melt from the inside out.

Luo Quan really fulfilled her promise just now, which was to bring encouragement to everyone.

And this song was indeed completely different from what she had sung before.

That unique voice was truly something that left people with endless aftertaste.

It felt like an ordinary person hitting high notes; no technique, no singing skill, just pure emotion, completely pulling up with a strained throat.

But this singing method was the most immersive.

Because the vast majority of people in this world cannot sing, and high notes are basically in this half-cracked situation.

"Besides 'awesome', I don't know what else to say."

"After listening to Luo Quan's song, everyone, let's work hard. Don't set goals that are too difficult all at once; start by eating less junk food every day."

"Haha, I was full of hot blood, but after hearing this, I'm suddenly at a loss."

"Losing weight is really hard. (Laugh-cry)"

"Regardless, Luo Quan's song is really too fiery; it's one of the best cheering songs in Huaxia."

"I'm about to be a senior in high school, I hope it can be released soon so I can play it for the students."

"Teacher, right? Just take it as the class song, sing it once a week, just use it as a stimulant."

"If it's the math teacher, forget it. If you don't know math, you really don't know it; even ten pounds of stimulants won't work."

"Haha, now it's awkward."

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The comments were discussing with high interest, and Luo Quan also saved the song and released it on Penguin Music.

Because it was 'reheating leftovers', although it was very successful, Luo Quan didn't intend to charge fans any extra money.

Although the album that this song was originally on didn't perform particularly well and didn't make much money.

But she wasn't short of that money now, so she gave it to everyone for free.

Of course, considering that after this song becomes popular, it will likely be applied to many occasions, the copyright fee certainly cannot be completely free.

However, if it is used in schools for inspiring students, then it can be free of charge.

For specific details, she would have to add a note under the song in a while. ===== CHAPTER 714 =====