With a casual sweep of the strings, Xu An did not immediately begin to sing. Instead, cradling his guitar, he sat on the high stool and looked out at the audience and guests below.
"Taking youth as our lyrics, dipped in the melody of dreams, we welcome boundless hope for the future. May everyone who hears this song run fearlessly toward the desires of their hearts."
With these words, Xu An lowered his gaze to his guitar, his right hand gently strumming the strings.
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