"Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you!"
In the darkness, a voice began to sing, first a solo male voice, then the entire audience joined in!
Since its creation, the Happy Birthday song has been sung countless times. If its authors, Mildred and Patty, earned a penny every time it was sung, the sisters would likely be the richest people in the world by now.
Whenever this song is sung, it comes wrapped in warmth and heartfelt blessings.
On the T-shaped stage, Lu Chen slowly pushed a three-tiered cake toward Chen Fei'er. The candles flickered with warm orange light, illuminating his smiling face.
Chen Fei'er stood at the center of the stage, biting her lip tightly. Her eyes met Lu Chen's, unable to break away.
At this moment, the tiniest doubts and lingering sadness in her heart vanished completely, replaced by warmth, sweetness, joy, deep emotion, and overwhelming love.
On her 29th birthday, today was undoubtedly the most special one of her life!
Lu Chen brought the cake to her and smiled: "Miss Chen Fei'er, make a wish!"
The fans in the audience watched eagerly, holding their breath.
Chen Fei'er nodded, closed her eyes, and placed her hands together over her chest, silently making her wish.
After a moment, she opened her eyes again.
Lu Chen said with a smile, "You can blow out the candles now!"
Chen Fei'er reached out her hand toward him, then toward Tian Tian, saying, "You blow with me."
Of course, Lu Chen and Tian Tian accepted her invitation. The three of them held hands and blew out the candles together!
"Happy birthday!"
The cheering erupted like fireworks throughout Meikadi Center. Fans immediately re-lit their light sticks and neon signs.
The venue lights came back on.
At this point, the staff brought plastic knives, and Chen Fei'er symbolically cut the cake.
Although the three-tiered cake was large, it was still impossible to divide it among all 1,500 fans present. But the organizers had planned ahead, and staff quickly distributed pre-prepared small cakes to everyone.
One for each fan, no one was left out.
After the lively and joyful cake-eating, Tian Tian smiled and said, "Today is rare, our musical talent, Lu Chen, is here too. Shall we have him sing a song?"
"Yes!"
The fans cheered loudly, clapping thunderously, excited beyond control.
A piano was quickly moved to the center of the stage, with a microphone set up.
Lu Chen had come prepared. He calmly sat at the piano and spoke into the mic: "Today is Miss Chen Fei'er's birthday. This song is for you, wishing you happiness forever."
As he spoke, Lu Chen looked at Chen Fei'er with gentle affection.
"The song is called You Exist in My Song."
Chen Fei'er leaned against the piano, listening as he played and sang. Their eyes met, radiating tenderness and warmth.
This scene could easily drive all the single fans wild with envy!
Lu Chen took a deep breath, his fingers hovering lightly over the cool, smooth keys.
Then, he began to play the prelude.
"Without any warning,
Without a single concern,
You appeared just like that,
In my world.
Bringing me surprises I couldn't resist,
Yet somehow,
You quietly vanished,
Without a trace in my world,
Leaving only memories…
…"
Words are the voice of the heart, songs are the expression of emotion. Lu Chen's fingers danced over the black and white keys as he sang, passionate and heartfelt!
You Exist in My Song was a work expressing love and gratitude. Its confession was sincere, simple, and unpretentious.
The lyrics were straightforward, each line a reflection of love, telling a story. Love arrives unexpectedly, sweetly, beautifully, beyond control, and unforgettable.
Even when it comes unprepared, without caution, love can bring enormous surprise. And even if it comes and goes, leaving only memories, those memories are engraved in the heart forever.
"You exist,
Deep in my mind,
In my dreams, in my heart,
You exist in my song!
You exist,
Deep in my mind,
In my dreams, in my heart,
You exist in my song!
…"
As the chorus reached its climax, Lu Chen played with more force, and his voice grew stronger, filled with determination and devotion.
That was a steadfast and unwavering declaration of love!
One piano, one singer, the piano and voice blended perfectly, each note striking the heart.
Standing next to Lu Chen, Chen Fei'er experienced the impact most intensely. Her eyes remained fixed on him without blinking, and the love hidden in her gaze threatened to overflow like spring water. Her delicate face reflected a look of intoxication and enchantment.
With her professional experience, of course, she could recognize the brilliance and value of this song, a masterpiece capable of propelling an unknown wandering singer to instant fame. Among Lu Chen's many works, it ranked among his finest.
But Chen Fei'er didn't care about its value. All that mattered was that Lu Chen had sung this song specially for her.
That was enough!
This was the best birthday gift she could have received tonight!
"In this vast world, why did we meet?
Was it fate, or heaven's will?"
These lines were Chen Fei'er's favorite.
There was destiny in the universe. Fate had brought them together, let them understand each other, fall in love. What was left to hesitate about? What reason was there to doubt or feel insecure?
Grateful for life, cherishing the present, in this moment, Chen Fei'er understood so much!
This was love.
As Lu Chen finished his song, the applause erupted like thunder!
Many fans stood, shouting Lu Chen's name. Suddenly, it seemed as if Meikadi Center had become his domain, the whole world cheering for him.
But none of that mattered. Fans didn't care, and neither did Chen Fei'er.
Lu Chen also stood, holding Chen Fei'er's hand, bowing to the fans in gratitude.
"A kiss!"
Some mischievous fan started it, and it quickly turned into a chorus of countless voices shouting: "A kiss!"
Chen Fei'er's face instantly flushed. Lu Chen laughed, gracefully turning toward her for a cheek-to-cheek gesture, cleverly responding to the fans' call.
Any real kissing would have to wait until they were home; public displays could mislead the little ones.
With that, Lu Chen's appearance concluded, returning the stage entirely to Chen Fei'er.
Tonight, the spotlight belonged solely to her.
Of course, Lu Chen had only stepped aside for now. After the fan meeting ended, he would accompany Chen Fei'er for a truly beautiful birthday evening, A night belonging only to the two of them.
(End of chapter)
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