In his past life, he had risen from an internet celebrity to a talent show contestant, then hacked his way through thorns until he finally claimed the title of King of Singers.
But in this life, he carried not only that experience, but something even more terrifying—absolute pitch.
Now, his musical foundation was flawless. Instruments, songwriting, composition, production—he had already reached the peak.
And in his mind was stored every song from Earth.
Even if he never wrote another original piece, those alone were enough to let him dominate this world's music industry.
"Expert?"
Chen Xiaoxi clearly didn't believe him.
After all, she herself was a celebrated Song Queen. Her strength was unquestionable. Yet even she would never dare to call herself expert in everything.
"What? You don't believe me?" Zhang Yichen smirked, pulling out a thick stack of papers and sliding them across the table toward her.
"This is…?"
Her gaze fell on the top page.
I Want a Home
Invisible Wings
A Life in Full Bloom
The Original Dream
The Brightest Star in the Night Sky
Page after page—
"These… these are all sheet music?!"
She flipped through them, her expression shifting from doubt to outright shock.
Was she out of touch with the times, or had the world gone mad?
This wasn't just a handful of songs—it was a mountain, a stack so thick it looked impossible.
At a glance, there had to be more than one hundred scores.
Since when were songs written in bulk?!
"You wrote all of these?"
She looked up at him in disbelief.
"That's right." Zhang Yichen nodded casually. "And this is only the tip of the iceberg."
"…"
Was this man even human?
Quantity was one thing, but what about quality? Without depth, even ten thousand songs were worthless.
She drew a deep breath and turned back to the first page: I Want a Home.
I want to have a home
A place that doesn't need to be luxurious
When I'm tired and weary
It's the place I long to return to
The first few lines struck her fragile heart like a hammer.
Wasn't this exactly what she yearned for right now?
She steadied herself and kept reading.
I want to have a home
It doesn't need to be big
When I'm frightened
I won't be afraid anymore
Who doesn't want a home?
But some people just don't have one
Tears fall silently
And they can only wipe them away on their own
Her chest tightened. The words were simple, but they cut straight to the core.
Though I never had a warm home
I still grew up little by little
As long as my heart is filled with love
I'll always be cared for
I can't blame anyone
In the end, I can only rely on myself
No home. Growing up alone. Yearning for love. Relying only on oneself.
Chen Xiaoxi felt sure—this song had to come from Zhang Yichen's own heart.
After all, he was an orphan. And who could understand the hunger for affection better than an orphan?
But then—
The same age
Different hearts
Please let me have a home
Her brow furrowed.
The same age? Was he… implying she was old?!
She was only twenty-six—just four years older than him! That wasn't much at all!
Her thoughts began to spiral.
Ugh, what nonsense was she even thinking?!
Flushing, she quickly flipped to the next song: Invisible Wings.
Every time
I grow strong in loneliness
Every time
Even when I'm badly hurt
I won't let tears fall
I know
I will always have a pair of invisible wings
Carrying me through despair
Her heartstrings trembled.
Wasn't this… her?
And those invisible wings—wasn't that her little Yixi?
Before she realized it, her lips were moving, her voice softly carrying the melody.
No need to envy others basking in their radiant sun
I see the sunset every day
And it too has its changes
I know
I'll always have a pair of invisible wings
Carrying me
Giving me hope
The moment her sweet, penetrating voice filled the room, Zhang Yichen was stunned.
He hadn't expected her voice to fit the song so perfectly.
I finally see
All dreams blooming
Youth in pursuit
The song rings loud and clear…
I finally soar
Gazing ahead without fear
Wherever the wind blows
That's how far I'll fly
When the last note faded, Zhang Yichen found himself clapping instinctively.
In just a few minutes, one poured out her soul in song, baring her longing and resilience. The other listened, moved by her strength and unyielding spirit
"Um…"
Chen Xiaoxi glanced at him, her voice hesitant but filled with anticipation. "This song… could I sing it?"
She wasn't greedy. But this song felt like it had been written for her.
And beyond that—it was a top-tier track. A true golden song.
She was confident that if she used this piece for her comeback, she would explode in popularity overnight.
In fact, ambition flared wildly inside her.
Why stop at a single track? Why not make an album?
The cost of producing one single versus a whole album wasn't that different.
This song would be the title track. The rest she could fill with her own work.
Her gut told her: with this song, the album could easily go platinum.
She couldn't let this chance slip away.
"Don't worry. I'll invest in the production myself. As for profits—we split it 20/80. You take 80%."
She was offering the most generous terms in the industry.
Even at her peak, the most famous producers had never received more than a 50/50 split.
"You want to make a comeback?" Zhang Yichen asked, a faint smile tugging at his lips.
With her health still so fragile, she wanted to return to the stage?
Wasn't she just asking for trouble?
Still, he didn't stop her.
After all, she had given him a child. If she wanted to sing, then let her sing.
At worst, she could avoid the most strenuous performances.
"Yes!" Chen Xiaoxi nodded firmly. "I promise—I won't let you down."
It wasn't arrogance. It was confidence in her ability.
"Alright then. I'll help you," Zhang Yichen agreed without hesitation.
"Really? Thank you—thank you so much!"
Her eyes lit with joy. She hadn't expected him to agree so easily.
"But… I have one condition."
"Huh?"
Her heart skipped a beat.
A condition?
What kind of condition?
Did he want to confess? Or… was he after her body?
No. Impossible. She had her principles.
And besides—she doubted a top student like him would make such a shallow request.