Chapter 39 The Black Piece Speaks

Song Title: "This Is Love"
Lyrics: The Postman
Composer: The Postman
Mixing: The Postman
Arrangement: The Postman
Mastering: The Postman

When everyone saw this information, there was a collective pause in the room. In every heart, there was only one thought—the Postman is truly prolific! The only question left was about the quality of this song.

On Earth, "This Is Love" was performed by Jason Zhang, and on April 9, 2011, it won the champion spot on the first Global Pop Music Golden Chart, as well as the Golden Melody Award.

Wang Tianqi’s voice slowly began to fill the air:

Perhaps memories have fallen into the sea,
Perhaps some past can never return,
Perhaps time will steal away all waiting,
And though love lasts long, parting may still come.

To everyone’s surprise, Wang Tianqi’s originally husky and low voice now sounded delicate yet grand, and every word brimmed with tenderness.

“This song… the quality is so high!” The first judge was inwardly shocked—not just by the song’s quality, but also by Wang Tianqi’s vocal performance.

No, not just his singing, but the way he embodied the song—it was a perfect fit! The Postman had crafted a song tailored specifically for Wang Tianqi’s vocal timbre!

If that was the case, then the Postman’s ability to create stars was truly incredible!

We love the present together,
We have both been replaced by others,
We all have similar regrets,
So we drift in the sea of humanity together.
The shadows that cannot be dispelled,
Let me bury them for you,
The way you looked after a night of tears,
Is now forever planted in my mind.
The conversation beneath the moon,
As pure as a child,
You asked me several times,
What is this feeling…

At this point, several judges instantly straightened in their seats, exchanging glances. In each other’s eyes, they saw the same astonishment.

The melody and rhythm of this song were top-tier!

But most importantly, for the first time, Wang Tianqi was truly displaying his vocal prowess!

Initially, everyone thought Wang Tianqi’s success was due to the high quality of the Postman’s songs, but now they had to acknowledge Wang Tianqi’s actual skills!

At this moment, Wang Tianqi’s breathing was steady and controlled.

“It sounds so beautiful, so sweet.”
“Shh, don’t interrupt! The chorus is coming up!”
“I have a feeling—this song is destined to become legendary!”

Soon, Wang Tianqi stood up, gripped the microphone, and sang the climax.

“This is love! This is love!”
“This is love! This is love!”
“This is love!”

These lines, with their wide vocal range and drawn-out delicate endings, showcased his voice perfectly.

On stage, the lights bathed Wang Tianqi in their glow.

He was tall and not unattractive, even somewhat handsome, and the many experiences he’d gone through had given him a touch of melancholy and world-weariness.

Paired with his heartfelt, nuanced performance, the audience felt utterly transported.

“Wang Tianqi is truly impressive,” Liu Sheng watched with envy in his eyes. “The Postman has breathed new life into him!”

Ning Cai gazed at Wang Tianqi on stage, and for the first time, her eyes shone with amazement.

She finally recognized the Postman’s incomparable genius.

“It sounds so beautiful. If someone sang this song for me, I’d be moved to tears!”
“I hope this song gets added to the KTV system soon—I want to sing it to my girlfriend!”
“Whether it’s the melody or the lyrics, this song is simply perfect!”

The barrage of comments in the live stream nearly covered the entire screen.

Even the director had a hard time suppressing his smile—it was more difficult than controlling an automatic rifle. Not only had the ratings gone up by three percentage points compared to previous episodes, but the number of online viewers was ten times higher than anticipated!

Wang Tianqi continued with the second verse:

Thought I had time on my side,
Thought the journey would go smoothly,
Thought we’d say goodnight every day,
But with you, there’s never any insecurity.
Because I miss you more than anyone,
Because loneliness sneaks in when you’re not here,
Because love’s sunny and cloudy days,
Both exist in my heart at the same time.
The shadows that cannot be dispelled,
Let me bury them for you,
The way you looked after a night of tears,
Is now forever planted in my mind.
The conversation beneath the moon,
As pure as a child,
You asked me several times,
What is this feeling…
This is love, this is love,
This is love, this is love,
This is love, this is love,
This is love, this is love,
This is love.

By the song’s end, the audience was fully engaged, clapping and moving to the rhythm of Wang Tianqi’s singing.

Even Ning Cai was swaying her right hand in time with the music.

“This is, in recent years, the song that best represents love. I give it a ten!” the first judge declared without hesitation.

The second judge, drained of energy to criticize, simply raised his paddle—an 8. It was Wang Tianqi’s highest score yet.

“With the simplest words, it vividly constructs a grand vision of love. Wang Tianqi’s voice is powerful, delicate, and full of tenderness. The power of love is expressed to the fullest. I give a ten!” said the third judge.

“Wang Tianqi, I give you a ten,” the fourth judge announced. “It’s the Postman who made your success today possible—you should thank him.”

“The terrifying Postman, I give a ten, haha!” the fifth judge laughed. “I feel like the Chinese music world is about to be dominated by the Postman from now on!”

After the judges had finished scoring, it was the audience’s turn to vote.

The big screen quickly tallied the results.

986 votes!

A sharp collective intake of breath swept the venue, followed by deafening cheers.

Everyone was stunned!

Even a superstar would be lucky to receive that many votes.

Yet here it was—a bar singer, with no live performance experience, and a blind man at that—had achieved such a high score. If this wasn’t a miracle, then what was?

Zhang Cheng’an muttered, “The Postman is incredible!”

“This Postman is truly remarkable—absolutely incredible!”
“The Postman is amazing!”

He repeated himself many times.

Chen Feng twisted open a bottle of water, trying to mask his own inner turmoil.

Liu Ruyun stared at the big screen’s numbers, feeling as if none of it was real.

The painstaking work of the hall-of-fame musician Wu Shaodong had just been trampled by the Postman!

Where on earth had this Postman come from—was he even human?

Liu Sheng looked up at the screen, his eyes filled with envy.

With the Postman’s works, you could probably have a dog compete and still make it to the next round!

The top three for this third round were soon announced: Wang Tianqi in first, semi-superstar Zhang Cheng’an second, and Liu Ruyun third.

Tomorrow’s fourth round would be the final showdown!

But Zhang Cheng’an and Liu Ruyun already felt utterly drained, especially Liu Ruyun, who had participated in many similar music shows, yet this was the only one that left her feeling truly exhausted.

Wang Tianqi was now a sensation. On short video platforms, Shen Xian had already uploaded the song, and within hours, the number of likes had surpassed a million and was still rising.

But the real sensation was the Postman!

Whether ordinary viewers, musicians, or entertainment company professionals—all now knew that the Postman had the power to create legends!

There were plenty of people more professional, more talented, with better voices and superior singing skills than Wang Tianqi.

Even if Wang Tianqi hadn’t performed this time, there would have been Li Tianqi, Zhang Tianqi, and others.

Whoever secured the Postman’s support would rule the industry—this was now everyone’s consensus.

“Damn, where are those people who used to say the Postman’s songs lacked depth? Come out now!”
“Here’s the depth you wanted!”
“Let the haters speak up now!”