After everyone had their fill of food and drink, they all sung Happy Birthday for Su Xiaoxiao. Su Xiaoxiao made a wish too. Her wish was quite simple: she dreamt being with her older brother for the rest of her life, and wished for Su Chengyu’s safety and well-being.
"This cake is so huge, it’s a bit wasteful." Su Chengyu remarked.
"Mr. Su, please rest assured, the leftover cake won’t go to waste. I will have it sent to an orphanage for the children."
Xu Lingshan had been keen on charity work over these years. The orphanage in question was renovated by him. He also frequently supplied food and clothing to the children there every month.
"That’s good then, let’s not waste the cake." Su Chengyu nodded slightly.
"I didn’t expect your brother to be so caring. Xiaoxiao, I am falling for your brother. What do I do?" A girl whispered to Su Xiaoxiao.
"Shoo away, my brother is mine and no one else can lay a finger on him." Su Xiaoxiao huffed coldly.
"But, he is your brother. Do you want to defy moral principles?"
"I have no blood relation with my brother. He found and raised me, so even if we get married in future, it’s completely appropriate." Su Xiaoxiao explained seriously.
"Is that so! No wonder Duan Feyu who has been chasing you for so long doesn’t catch your eye, seems like your heart is already taken." Zhang Xiaomo teased from the side.
"Anyway, I am definitely going to be with my brother for the rest of my life. No one can separate us." Su Xiaoxiao affirmed decisively.
Once everyone had a small piece of cake, the birthday banquet was essentially over. Zhou Chaoming and Jin Ping left first.
Jin Ping was drunk after drinking a substantial amount of alcohol with Su Chengyu. But Su Chengyu, being protected by mana, no matter how much he drinks, he would never get drunk.
"It seems like everyone is still in high spirits, do you want to find another place to continue the fun?" Su Chengyu suggested.
"Sure! We’ll go with Brother Su’s plans."
These classmates indeed loathed to part and they wanted to spend more time with their idol.
Su Xiaoxiao also rarely had the chance to come out and let loose, and considering it’s still early and everyone is still energetic.
"Old Xu, is there anywhere fun nearby?" Su Chengyu asked.
"Yes! If you cross the street and walk 500 meters, there’s Jinhuang Night Club. You can sing, dance, drink, and even gamble there." Xu Lingshan explained.
"Alright! Let’s go to Jinhuang Night Club for a singing session and drink a little." Su Chengyu proposed.
"I know the manager of Jinhuang Night Club. I’ll call him to reserve a private room."
Xu Lingshan quickly made a call for arrangements, and Su Chengyu’s group then headed directly on foot.
"Brother Su, can we go watch your duel tomorrow?" Zou Ming asked.
"Sure, wait for me outside the stadium tomorrow, and I will bring you in."
"Thank you, Brother Su."
Soon everyone reached Jinhuang Night Club. Jinhuang Night Club is one of the high-end clubs in Lin Jiang, with the average spending being extremely high; one would have to spend tens of thousands for each visit.
Su Xiaoxiao’s classmates all came from ordinary families and didn’t have the capability to afford such a venue.
After enjoying a meal together, they had gotten to know Su Chengyu better, realizing that he was quite approachable and humorous, absent of any airs of being a big shot and being really good company.
Having reserved in advance, the manager personally greeted them and led Su Chengyu’s group to a private room on the third floor.
Drinks, fresh fruit, and snacks were quickly served. Zhang Xiaomo held the microphone up to Su Chengyu.
"Brother Su, please favour us with a song."
"Sure! If I do not sing well, please do not flinch."
Su Chengyu picked up the microphone and happily agreed.
"Brother, I’ve never heard you sing before, it must be very nice. What song would you like to sing, I’ll select it for you." Su Xiaoxiao, sitting next to Su Chengyu, suggested.
Su Chengyu was mute in the past. Even though he loved music, he could never sing. Now that Su Chengyu was going to sing, Su Xiaoxiao was very excited.
"I don’t know the new songs from the last two or three years. Let’s go with an old one, ’The Dream Chaser’s Heart’."
"Great! Even Xiaoxiao hasn’t heard Brother Su sing before, we are really lucky." Everyone applauded excitedly.
"Don’t jump for joy too soon. Maybe it will sound horrible once I start singing." Su Chengyu laughed.
Su Xiaoxiao selected the song. She was talented in singing and dancing, especially in singing. She knew that this song was hard to sing.
This song required a high note range, making it easy to sing off-key. To master this song, one needed a solid vocal foundation. Su Xiaoxiao was nervous for Su Chengyu but very much looking forward to it.
The music started and everyone in the room sat quietly, listening intently. Su Chengyu cleared his throat, took a deep breath, and began singing.
"Where is this world filled with flowers? If it really exists, I will surely go there. I want to thrive on the highest mountain there, not caring whether it’s a precipice or rock..."
This song was Su Chengyu’s favorite in the past, symbolizing a zeal for dreams and the persistence to chase after them, a spirit that never capitulates and never becomes despondent.
The moment Su Chengyu started singing, Su Xiaoxiao was reassured. Her brother’s voice was quite nice and powerful.
As a cultivator, Su Chengyu had perfect vocal conditions. Singing such a small piece for him was pure simplicity. Moreover, he loved this song, and combined with his own life experiences, he sang the song with perfect rendition.
With Su Chengyu’s singing, everyone in the room was entranced. Su Xiaoxiao was utterly enchanted, watching her brother next to her with pride. Her brother was such an outstanding figure.
The song quickly reached its climax, Su Chengyu’s eyes shimmered with resolution, kindling the passion of others in the room; they all stood up unconsciously, singing along with their fists clenched.
"Running forward, facing the disdain and ridicule, how can we feel the expanse of life without experiencing hardships? Destiny won’t have us surrender, even if our bosoms are drenched in blood..."
Everyone in the room sung along with Su Chengyu, their eyes welling up, overwhelmed by Su Chengyu’s voice.
"Keep running, with the pride of a chivalrous child, how can we see the brilliance of life without sticking it out until the end? Rather than barely surviving, why not burn out passionately!"
The straightforward, rustic lyrics were extremely infectious and resonant.
As the song ended, everyone was still immersed in their emotions, unable to snap out of it for a long time.
"I dedicate this song to inspire myself, and to motivate all of you. The future is long, and it may be full of struggles and difficulties. But I hope that all of you will hold on to your dreams and aspirations, without compromise or giving up!"
Su Chengyu finished speaking and put down the microphone. The room burst into enthusiastic applause. Everyone was feeling passionate and inspired.