Chapter 913: Just Let Me Pass

Yan Zhusheng's delicate, melodious singing filled his ears; Li Luo leaned back on the sofa, scrolling through live-stream comments on his phone, recalling the scene when they had chosen the album titles not long ago.

For these two albums, Li Luo each selected one song he liked most from them and named the albums accordingly.

Yan Zhusheng's album was originally named by Li Luo as "Ten Thousand Fleeting Worlds," while his own was titled "One Great Dream."

The last four characters of both album titles were added at Yan Zhusheng's own request.

Although adding those four characters made the names feel slightly vulgar, conversely, they also became much more down-to-earth.

So Li Luo did not object.

As for the live-stream comments joking about a "couple's album," Li Luo simply laughed it off.

As long as the two of them didn't officially announce anything, it was just fans teasing playfully.

After dealing with several sets of parents, Li Luo no longer cared much about such things.

Let the fans keep guessing.

Then Li Luo opened Yan Zhusheng's Douyin homepage and clicked into her latest video.

The song "If It's a Dream," paired with edited clips from scenes in Night Watch of Great Qian, isolated the main storyline of one female lead, perfectly mirroring the lyrics—many parts aligned precisely.

This wasn't because Li Luo had written the plot to match the song; it was simply that such lyrics were written vaguely and generally—any plot could be fitted to them if you tried.

Originally, this song was the theme song of the TV drama "With You in Song" from his past life; since both were fantasy settings, using it in his own work was perfect.

On this point, the new song Li Luo released today followed the same logic.

Thinking this, Li Luo opened his own homepage and entered his latest video.

The video mainly mentioned three things.

First, the official announcement of the album release; second, the conclusion of Night Watch of Great Qian; and third, the performance of the theme song "Just Let Me Pass."

This song, which in his past life served as the ending theme for Season 2 of "The Longest Day in Chang'an," also fit Night Watch of Great Qian's plot perfectly.

Li Luo liked it very much.

At this moment, Yan Zhusheng had finished singing and was distributing a new lucky bag while chatting casually with the live-stream comments.

【Is this entire new album entirely composed by Burn God? Not a single song by anyone else?】

"Yes, all his songs," Yan Zhusheng smiled, her eyes crinkling happily, her bare toes wiggling with delight, "over a dozen songs, but so far I've only recorded 'If It's a Dream'—the rest will take a while longer."

【Holy shit, how the hell is his brain built? Scary.】

【You know, Burn God was just juggling three novels at once until today—he just finished one, and still found time to write new songs?】

【So who came up with the album name?】

"The first part of the name was his," Yan Zhusheng admitted honestly, "I thought it was too artsy, so I added a few characters at the end."

【Good good good, you added them perfectly, Zhusheng】

【Are you hinting at something, Shengbao?】

【So you're the one who added those last four characters?】

【I admit I'm jealous—I'm like a stray dog on the street that just got kicked but still has to smile.】

【Can you sing any of the other songs on the album ahead of time?】

"Nope," Yan Zhusheng shook her head, "but after each song is recorded, Li Luo and I will perform it live during our weekend streams."

【Damn, same tactic as when Qing Jie released her album】

【Back then it was because Qing Jie was competing on a singing show—what's the reason this time?】

"Because 'The Beginning' is coming out," Yan Zhusheng blinked, not hiding a thing, "if we release the whole album at once, the hype won't last long. Li Luo says releasing it slowly will have far better results than dumping it all at once."

【This kid understands serialization】

【Can you bring him to the live stream soon? We've got some stuff he needs to sign for.】

【This bastard, always dragging out the suspense】

【I'm definitely watching 'The Beginning,' so can you drop a few more songs now?】

"I'll go call him over," Yan Zhusheng stood up and said to the camera, "Wait a moment, okay?"

【Blades are ready】

【Wait, isn't The End of the Sequence going live tonight at midnight? Doesn't he have time to come to the live stream?】

【Can't he just write more?】

【Burn God's busy—novels, songs, TV drama—all three going at once】

【He's got only a few million followers on Douyin—this is four-way splitting】

【Definitely a busy man】

【Is The End of the Sequence good?】

【It's good—you can think of it as a Western fantasy version of Night Watch of Great Qian, with even stronger worldbuilding】

【Western names are a bit confusing, but otherwise it's fine】

【I heard it connects with Night Watch of Great Qian's universe—I noticed a hint in today's finale event, and there'll be related side stories for Night Watch of Great Qian later】

The live-stream comments exchanged friendly messages.

Yan Zhusheng, after standing up, walked to the piano room door, pretending to open and close it to signal she was leaving, then quietly slipped back to the sofa far from the piano and straddled Li Luo.

"Should I go over now?" Li Luo wrapped his arms around her slender waist and whispered into Yan Zhusheng's ear.

"Not yet," Yan Zhusheng murmured, curled against his chest, "logically, if I went downstairs to find you and came back up, it should take at least two or three minutes."

Saying this, Yan Zhusheng wrapped her arms around Li Luo's neck and kissed him gently.

Knowing the live stream was still on, and the camera's angle captured the side of the piano and the night view beyond the floor-to-ceiling window, Li Luo glanced at the camera with his peripheral vision—and felt a thrilling rush.

His whole body trembled; he kissed Yan Zhusheng even more fiercely.

If the viewers knew the beloved host was currently doing this on the sofa, who knew what would happen.

Thinking of this, Li Luo tightened his grip slightly and gently laid Yan Zhusheng back on the sofa, leaning over her.

A few minutes later, Yan Zhusheng, dazed and intoxicated from the kiss, parted lips with Li Luo, her gaze slowly clearing as she came back to herself, after which Li Luo pulled her up from the sofa.

She tidied her long hair, pulled out her phone to check her face, confirmed there was no major issue, then nodded at Li Luo.

She then quietly crept to the door, opened it, closed it again, creating the illusion that Li Luo had just entered.

When she walked again toward the piano, Li Luo followed behind, both of them arriving at the piano bench and sitting down together.

"Remember to greet everyone," Yan Zhusheng reminded after sitting down.

"Yeah, good evening, everyone," Li Luo said, sitting to Yan Zhusheng's left, leaning toward the camera on the right, waving with a smile.

【Finally here?】

【You haven't shown up in Zhusheng's livestream for several times】

【Ran Shen's new novel just launched—still got time to play here?】

"Relax, relax, the new novel will have massive updates," Li Luo glanced at the barrage, then chuckled, "Everyone remember to support the official version—don't run out of coins later."

【Oh, underestimating me? You dare use up all my coins!】

【Who can't talk big? Prove it by updating—see if I subscribe or not】

【Did you forget how Ran Shen once wrote I Am Really Not a Star, posting 100,000 characters in a single day?】

【Really? That intense?】

【I vaguely remember, but with this new genre, massive updates won't be easy, right?】

【Don't try to understand Ran Shen with normal human logic】

Yan Zhusheng glanced at the barrage and noticed many were discussing the new novel, so she didn't rush the next step, silently sending out lucky bags while watching Li Luo interact with the livestream audience.

When the chat had mostly died down, Yan Zhusheng spoke up: "Next, let Li Luo perform his new song."

"I'll play, you sing."

"Okay?"

Yan Zhusheng turned to Li Luo, her hands already resting on the piano keys.

Li Luo nodded, cleared his throat with two coughs, prepared himself, then nodded to Yan Zhusheng, signaling to begin.

As Yan Zhusheng's fingers danced across the piano keys, a slightly heavy piano melody slowly rose.

Li Luo closed his eyes, following the rhythm, sinking into it, and simultaneously activated his Memory Palace.

"The youth lifts his face~ toward his moon~"

"People laugh at his arrogance~ how can one not be different~"

"White robe through mud~ how dare one claim to stay clean~"

"As long as silver has a price~ who dares truly be free~"

Li Luo loved the lyrics of this song; he hummed softly, carried by the emotion of the words, recalling many past memories.

"Let me get drunk one night~ atop the hall~ reciting a few idle poems~"

"Let me wear white robes~ walk through Madman's Alley~ fish for moonlight in the mud~"

"Please forgive me, my lords~ your advice~ I understand, but I won't pretend~"

"The world seeks the Land of Gold~ I seek the moon~ why follow the same path~"

"Thank you for your words~ borrowed your road~ you are you~ I am I~"

The lyrics of this song could resonate with many things.

They matched many plotlines from Night Watch of Great Qian.

Readers who had read Night Watch of Great Qian, upon hearing these lyrics, instantly recalled the scenes they had once read.

They remembered the commoners slaughtered under the Prince of Zhenbei's rule, the officials who sought justice for the people but were falsely accused and died imprisoned, and the protagonist who slaughtered his way to the Meridian Gate, seized two behind-the-scenes ministers, dragged them to the marketplace, and beheaded them publicly.

Countless images surged forth, aligning with the song, creating a powerful resonance.

Even readers who hadn't read the novel could still associate it with other things, and thus inevitably be moved.

"White robe through mud~ romance in worldly ways~"

"Know your heart's love~ unchanged~"

"One has seen light and shadow~ yet still retains innocence~"

"When draped in moonlight~ walk the night~"

As Li Luo reached the final lines, his voice grew low, gently shaping the last few words, fading into silence.

【These lyrics are insane】

【Those who've read Night Watch of Great Qian—understand】

【To be honest, being a Ran Shen reader is too awesome—where else do you get two songs tied to a novel?】

【Mainly because it's so perfectly matched to the plot—just hearing the lyrics brings back the scenes, makes my scalp tingle】

【Has the film/TV rights for Night Watch of Great Qian been sold yet? I already want to see it as a drama】

【Don't ruin the original】

【Let Ran Shen direct it himself—didn't Little Joy turn out great? And The Beginning is coming out soon—wonder if it's good】

【Adapting such a long novel is too hard—better proceed cautiously】

【Aaaah! Why are there only two new songs?! I'm dying without hearing the others!】

Yan Zhusheng glanced at the barrage, calm and unhurried—she knew the other new songs definitely couldn't be released today.

So she continued distributing lucky bags and added, "There are a few older songs in the album—let's sing those again today."

"Li Luo has a few too—we'll each sing one, then we should be done with the stream."

"You'll accompany me?"

As she spoke, Yan Zhusheng turned to Li Luo and blinked.

Li Luo nodded, placed his hands on the keys, then asked, "Start with Under the Sea?"

"Alright."

As the piano music rose, Yan Zhusheng's voice echoed through the livestream.

The audience had claimed they wanted to hear a new song, but the moment Yan Zhusheng sang, they were instantly immersed in the beautiful melody.

In just over an hour, time slipped away in the blink of an eye.

When Li Luo and Yan Zhusheng ended the livestream with their duet of "Little Happiness," the chat overflowed with requests for them to record a new song soon.

Of course, many shouted at Li Luo to hurry and prepare for tonight's midnight update.

Li Luo smiled, confirmed the livestream was closed, stretched, and said to Yan Zhusheng, "I'm heading to the study—I still need to prepare for the new book's launch."

"Why leave so soon?" Yan Zhusheng grabbed him, blinking her eyes. "Aren't you supposed to have thirty or forty thousand words saved up?"

"Still need to get ready. Writing more never hurts."

"It's not like you're short on time." Yan Zhusheng refused to let go, lunged into Li Luo's arms, and pushed him back onto the sofa. "We just kissed earlier—this time, you're not leaving."

"Fine."

After undergoing targeted training from a fitness coach, Li Luo was no longer afraid of this.

He could easily make Yan Zhusheng beg for mercy.

More than half an hour later, he emerged from the fourth-floor piano room feeling refreshed and invigorated.

Yan Zhusheng lay limp on the sofa, too worn out from Li Luo's relentless teasing to move a muscle.

"Why are you only coming now?" Xu Youyu, who had been gaming in the second-floor study, looked up, saw Li Luo enter, and asked in confusion. "Didn't Zhusheng's livestream end long ago?"

"The livestream ended, but the work isn't done." Li Luo sat beside her, opened the game, and said, "Log in?"

"Sure." Xu Youyu grunted. "What kind of work takes this long?"

"Helping Zhusheng train her voice."

"Hah." Xu Youyu snorted, rubbed her foot against Li Luo's thigh, and chuckled, "So you've surrendered."

"Stop messing around—we still have the new book launch at midnight."

"Then why are you playing games with me?"

"Don't underestimate an author with over four hundred thousand words saved."

"So what?" Xu Youyu grinned smugly now that her own novel was finished. "I don't even have to type anymore~"

"I really want to take a picture of your current face and show it to your future self when you start a new book this fall."

"I'm in recovery mode right now—don't bring up new books." Xu Youyu huffed. "Go brew some goji berry tea. When midnight comes, I'm launching too."

"What are you launching?"

"Can't I launch as human flesh?"