Cheng Huanhuan had met Lin Chudong once before. What had happened at the wedding last time had shocked her badly.
It had been her first time hosting a wedding, and then one song, "The Guest," had completely killed the mood. Afterward, she hadn't dared look at Zhang Yao for the rest of the ceremony.
The strange thing was that the couple had acted as if nothing had happened, chatting and laughing as usual. The second half of the wedding had gone quite smoothly.
Just what kind of person was Da Fei? And whose fault was the feud between him and the Da Fei Band?
Wu Bo cleared his throat, looking a little nervous. He had no problem singing, but when faced with reporters, he wasn't sure what to say.
Shen Jianbin cut in immediately. "No matter who we share the stage with, we'll give the best performance we can."
"We've prepared a new song this time, 'Human Faith.' It'll be the best rock song the Da Fei Band has ever made."
Cheng Huanhuan said, "A lot of people watched the live broadcast of the music festival last time. The Liang Yin Band's 'No Hesitation' blew the roof off and took the atmosphere to unprecedented heights. As a result, your set afterward didn't have quite the same impact. Are you planning to get revenge on Da Fei this time?"
Sun Jie sneered. "Revenge? He's not worth it."
Shen Jianbin said, "I wouldn't call it revenge, but it's certainly hard to follow a show that blows the roof off. His 'No Hesitation' got a great response back then."
"But our 'Human Faith' will be a new milestone in the history of rock music. I believe no one will be able to follow us—not even his 'No Hesitation.'"
A hint of excitement appeared on Cheng Huanhuan's face. It looked like there was gossip to be had. The Da Fei Band certainly had an arrogant attitude.
"Oh? You mean the Liang Yin Band will have a cold reception after you perform?"
"Of course. I really don't understand why the director chose him to close the show. He doesn't have what it takes to hold a stage this big."
Cheng Huanhuan pressed on. "What level do you think Da Fei is at?"
Shen Jianbin smiled. "That's the kind of question that could easily get me in trouble. Wu Bo, what level do you think you're at?"
Wu Bo thought for a moment and said,
"I think I'm the future of rock music!"
Shen Jianbin laughed. "That's the spirit, young man. I like it. I think Da Fei is no match for Wu Bo."
After leaving the Da Fei Band, Cheng Huanhuan headed straight for Liangyin Music Shop.
When she arrived and saw the scene before her, she was a little shocked.
Da Fei... was in this music shop?
Even if he'd fallen out of the limelight, surely he wasn't this down on his luck?
Cheng Huanhuan explained why she'd come, and Liang Yin hurried to welcome her warmly.
The interviews were going to air before the gala tomorrow afternoon. It was the band's first time on television, so of course they had to take it seriously.
Cheng Huanhuan went straight to Lin Chudong with her questions. He was the core of the Liang Yin Band and a figure people were talking about, so naturally, he was the one she wanted to ask.
"Da Fei, we met at Li Dan Zhang Yao's wedding last time. Do you remember?"
"I do. Teacher Cheng, it's an honor to have you visit our little music shop."
Cheng Huanhuan smiled. "I haven't managed to interview you all these years, and now I find you're quite the conversationalist."
"What do you think about closing the program at this Mid-Autumn Festival Gala?"
Lin Chudong said, "I'm grateful to the organizers for trusting us. I'll do my very best to put on a good performance."
After a little small talk, Cheng Huanhuan got down to business.
"This is your second time sharing the stage with the Da Fei Band. The first time, they followed you. This time, you'll be following them. Are you feeling any pressure?"
Lin Chudong shook his head. "No pressure."
"What do you think of the Da Fei Band's new lead singer?"
"His singing is pretty good. The rest is average."
Cheng Huanhuan said, "Shen Jianbin told me they've brought out their trump card this time, hoping to surpass your 'No Hesitation.' Are you confident you can follow them?"
Lin Chudong smiled. "I don't think it'll be a problem."
The brief interview ended soon after. Da Fei had spoken with a certain arrogance, but he hadn't bad-mouthed the other band. His answers had been impeccably measured.
The Da Fei Band, on the other hand, had been a different story. Put the two interviews together and the tension between them was unmistakable.
After finishing the interview, Cheng Huanhuan immediately returned to the station to start preparing.
At the same time, another female host from Magic City TV Station was lying in Li Zhilin's arms.
Li Zhilin held a cigarette between his fingers. Tattoos covered his body, making him nothing like the honest, well-behaved image he presented to the public.
"Sis Lu, do you know that Da Fei?"
The host in Li Zhilin's arms was Guan Lu, one of Magic City TV Station's most famous hosts.
Guan Lu was still savoring what they'd just done. "I've heard of him. He's closing the Mid-Autumn Festival Gala this time."
Li Zhilin said, "That bastard cursed me out on set last time."
Guan Lu was stunned. "That happened? How come I never heard about it?"
Li Zhilin snorted. "Someone recorded it and posted it online. I got people to delete all the videos. The live broadcast is tomorrow night. I'll find a chance to mess with him."
Guan Lu said, "With the influence you have, why do you need my help?"
"That bastard has Lin Qiqi backing him. I can't openly do anything to him, so I'll use a few dirty tricks and teach him what happens when he crosses me."
"Don't worry, I won't shortchange you. Help me mess with him, and I'll get you a show afterward."
Guan Lu's eyes lit up. "All right, Zhi Lin. I've slept with you so many times, Sis can't have you letting me down. I'll make sure he regrets it during tomorrow night's live broadcast!"
Early the next morning.
It was still dark when Liang Yin arrived at the shop with several boxes of mooncakes.
"Mooncakes for everyone!"
Lin Chudong and Wang Zhi stumbled out, bleary-eyed.
"Boss Lady, did you get a shot of chicken blood?"
"Da Fei, I brought mooncakes for everyone. We're on the gala tonight—aren't you excited?"
Wang Zhi said, "I'm excited. Brother Fei doesn't seem excited, though. He used to perform at galas all the time. The only one he hasn't been on is the Spring Festival Gala."
Lin Chudong rolled his eyes. "If you can't say anything useful, don't say anything."
"Thanks for the mooncake, Boss Lady. I'll have one for breakfast."
Wang Zhi scratched his head. "Thanks, Boss Lady!"
Before eight o'clock, everyone had arrived. They all had mooncakes for breakfast. It was the Mid-Autumn Festival, after all, so they might as well mark the occasion.
Jia Lu was delighted. "Our company treats us so well. They even give out mooncakes for the holiday."
Liang Yin put her hands on her hips. "There'll be even more benefits in the future. Just keep working hard together with Da Fei."
Everyone was chattering about the afternoon rehearsal and the gala that evening. Only Lin Chudong's mind was elsewhere.
There were only a few minutes left on the treasure chest countdown. It was about to open.
He wondered what the red treasure chest he'd waited seven days for would contain.
3, 2, 1!
Treasure Chest opened!
[Purple Treasure Chest x1][Advanced Magic Trick]
Lin Chudong was stunned. Advanced Magic Trick?
This was a good reward, too. Sure enough, the higher the quality of the treasure chest, the better the items it contained.
Unfortunately, he already had a performance planned for this gala. Otherwise, he could have kept magic tricks in reserve for the Mid-Autumn Festival Gala—or even the Spring Festival Gala.
This time, the treasure chest's quality had improved too. It was purple.
Just looking at the chest's splendid color, he could tell it was a higher tier than the red one.
Would it contain a Master Level life skill?
[Purple Treasure Chest] opened!
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