Divine-Level Scene
As evening approached, Zhang Yang leisurely knocked on his younger cousin's door.
"Setting off so early?" Song Yumeng poked her head out.
"Didn't you want to go backstage?" Zhang Yang asked with a smile. "Stop dawdling, let's get going."
A moment later, the younger cousin followed Zhang Yang out of the hotel in a flurry of activity, heading straight for the Tongzhou Gymnasium.
As evening approached, the area outside the stadium was packed with people.
Besides fan support groups, scalpers are also popping up everywhere, holding up signs and selling tickets.
"No wonder the tickets are so hard to buy, they've all been snatched up by scalpers." My little cousin muttered to herself as she watched from afar, "Brother, which way do we go now?"
Her phone kept ringing as she spoke.
"Someone's answering, wait a minute," Zhang Yang said casually, glancing at his little cousin's phone. "Not answering?"
"It's the same whether I answer Liao Kai's call later," Song Yumeng said hastily, then hung up the phone.
But a short while later, the phone rang again.
Song Yumeng answered the phone somewhat impatiently, "Hello? Liao Kai?"
"Yu Meng, didn't you want to go backstage? I found a staff member at the stadium who can let us in," Liao Kai said excitedly over the phone.
"No need, no need, we'll meet up inside the stadium later," Song Yumeng said hurriedly.
Arena staff?
Should we put it back in?
They're planning to go in openly and honestly, okay? Why bother sneaking around?
She hung up the phone hastily before Liao Kai could speak.
At that moment, Zhang Yang received a phone call from none other than Sister Sun, Tian Chuxi's agent.
She spoke with utmost humility and politeness, inquiring in detail about their location.
"I'm at Exit 3," Zhang Yang said casually. "Are you coming over?"
"Mr. Zhang, please wait a moment, I'll be right there," Sister Sun said repeatedly.
Zhang Yang had just hung up the phone when, a moment later, a figure hurried up from the entrance.
"Hello, Mr. Zhang."
It was Sister Sun I had met a few times before.
"Let's go." Zhang Yang pulled his little cousin along, smiled, and went to greet her.
In a moment, the backstage access was quiet, a stark contrast to the sea of people outside.
My little cousin looked around with great curiosity, followed me all the way backstage, and then... went straight into the dressing room.
Only the team members were in the dressing room.
A slender figure was putting on makeup with her back to them.
"You're here?" Tian Chuxi turned around gently, smiling and waving. "Wait a moment, I'll take you to the dressing room next door. They're still rehearsing on stage right now."
"No rush." Zhang Yang didn't stand on ceremony and casually pulled out a chair to sit down.
"Want some snacks? There are some in the drawer, you can give them to your sister." Tian Chuxi smiled and pointed to the side.
Zhang Yang opened the drawer and saw several bags of low-calorie snacks, so he took one and tossed it to his little cousin.
Eating snacks was an excuse; the main reason was to see my little cousin looking so restrained and to help her relax.
The makeup artist standing nearby held her breath and dared not ask any more questions.
She was new to the team, and seeing how unreserved this man was, she couldn't help but wonder what his relationship with Tian Chuxi was.
Maybe they're friends?
A moment later, the makeup was finished, and Tian Chuxi stood up.
"Come on, let's go find her."
Song Yumeng stood up abruptly, her expression instantly revealing a mixture of excitement and trepidation.
Because, after all, that was a celebrity she truly admired.
Who says female celebrities' fans have to be male? She's a girl, yet she admires Ouyang Feifei and thinks this young woman's journey has been inspiring and amazing, making her a worthy idol.
It's not that I don't like Tian Chuxi.
After all, Tian Chuxi focuses on film and television, while Ouyang Feifei focuses on the music scene; their directions are quite different.
A moment later, Tian Chuxi gently knocked on the door of the dressing room not far away.
A moment later, the dressing room door opened a crack, and a staff member peeked out.
"Miss Tian."
"Is Feifei inside?" Tian Chuxi asked. "I brought a few friends to visit her."
No sooner had the words been spoken than faint sounds could be heard coming from inside the dressing room.
"Sister Chu Xi? May you come in?"
"Why don't you go in?" Zhang Yang glanced at his little cousin. "I won't go in with you."
He doesn't follow celebrities, and they don't seem mysterious to him, so he has no interest in going in to get to know them. He'll just let his little cousin go in and fulfill her dream of meeting a star.
"Let's go." Tian Chuxi said casually, gently taking Song Yumeng's wrist.
Song Yumeng was taken aback, and then subconsciously she was pulled into the dressing room.
Standing outside the dressing room, Zhang Yang listened to his little cousin's uncontrollable joy and the adoration of fans upon seeing their idol, and couldn't help but smile slightly.
The backstage area naturally leads directly to the stage.
He stood idly in the corridor, looking at the backstage area in the distance, where he could vaguely see staff members busily preparing for the concert.
I don't know how much time had passed, but I seemed to hear footsteps behind me.
"Are you Young Master Zhang from Beijing Huaying Film Studio?"
Zhang Yang turned around in surprise. The girl in front of him was delicate and beautiful, with small features and a pair of doe eyes that left a deep impression.
This was Ouyang Feifei.
You know me?
"I once saw you from afar in the Beijing, and I never expected to run into you again in Tongzhou." Ouyang Feifei extended her hand, her doe-like eyes fixed on Zhang Yang.
"It would be my great honor."
Zhang Yang blinked.
During his time in Beijing, after the investment plan of tens of billions of yuan in Huaying Film and Television Base was finalized, various activities came one after another. Although he tried to keep a low profile, there were always some activities that he could not refuse.
However, in the eyes of some people with ulterior motives, his identity is not a secret.
"Hello, Miss Ouyang." Zhang Yang shook her hand casually and gave her a deep look.
"Then...would I have the honor of adding one of your personal..." Ouyang Feifei's words came to an abrupt halt, because a burst of laughter suddenly came from behind her.
It's Tian Chuxi and her younger cousin's voices.
"Then I won't disturb you any longer." Ouyang Feifei smiled and turned to greet the two people behind her. "Sister Chu Xi, I just said hello to President Zhang."
"Okay, go ahead and get busy. The show's about to start. I wish you a successful performance in advance." Tian Chuxi stepped forward and gave Ouyang Feifei a light hug.
The two exchanged a smile and walked past each other.
"Brother!" The little cousin ran up, unable to hide her excitement, "I just added Ouyang Feifei on WeChat! I'm so excited, so happy!"
She proudly showed off the group photo she had just taken.
My little cousin stood in the middle, with Tian Chuxi and Ouyang Feifei standing on either side of her.
It doesn't look like a photo of fans and celebrities; it looks more like a selfie of two older sisters and the girl next door.
"Did you get what you wanted?" Zhang Yang smiled and ruffled his little cousin's hair. "Shall we get ready to go in now? It'll be crowded later."
Song Yumeng nodded her little head, still immersed in happiness.
Zhang Yang stepped forward and stood face to face with Tian Chuxi.
"Oh, and I also wish you a stunning appearance tonight."
"Thank you." Tian Chuxi's eyes were filled with laughter. "How about a hug?"
"Okay, let's hug." Zhang Yang opened his arms and gave Tian Chuxi a big hug, as a way of wishing her a successful performance that evening.
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Later, Zhang Yang and his younger cousin quietly left from the back field and entered the stadium through the ticket gate.
The stadium was packed with people, creating an incredibly grand atmosphere.
The two entered the venue and easily found their seats.
"Yu Meng! And my cousin!" In the distance, a chubby figure stood up excitedly, waving his arms. It was Liao Kai.
Zhang Yang actually had a pretty good impression of this young man.
He loves to show off, which is fine, and he's also impeccable in his interpersonal skills. It's just a pity that his little cousin isn't interested in him, so naturally, it's destined that he'll be unmoved by her feelings.
"Brother, brother, please sit here." Liao Kai excitedly gestured for Zhang Yang to come over.
"I'll sit here." Song Yumeng plopped down next to Zhang Yang, effectively separating herself from Liao Kai.
Immediately, a barely perceptible wry smile appeared on Liao Kai's face.
Zhang Yang didn't say anything, but simply patted Liao Kai on the shoulder. Liao Kai was immediately deeply moved and looked at Zhang Yang with great emotion.
People continued to enter the venue.
Under the lights, light boards rose and fell, and various fan clubs were everywhere.
Zhang Yang easily spotted Tian Chuxi's support light stick among the audience, like twinkling stars in the night sky.
Although she wasn't the main character tonight, it didn't stop her from shining brightly throughout the event.
Bite!
The system temporarily refreshed the buff: Starlight Splendor.
This buff effect: On stage, with maximum appearance and charm, there is a 50% chance to trigger a special effect: God-level performance.
Please select your target person.
Current candidates: Ouyang Feifei, Tian Chuxi
Zhang Yang blinked.
This buff is definitely a good thing.
Every celebrity wants to shine on stage and create a fantastic atmosphere, especially in an environment like a concert. A high-energy stage performance is incredibly beneficial for both future popularity and fan loyalty.
Not to mention there's a 50% chance of triggering a god-level event.
What is a god-level live performance?
Just like Queen's performance of Bohemian Rhapsody at the Live Aid concert, or Taylor Swift's breathtaking, god-like performance at her concert.
Those are all world-class events, reserved for top international superstars.
That being said, in a sense, this buff would be more suitable for Ouyang Feifei. After all, she has more concerts and more opportunities to perform on stage. Giving her this buff would be a sure way to generate buzz and make her a potential superstar.
But he had no reason to give it to Ouyang Feifei.
No matter how radiant Ouyang Feifei is, it has nothing to do with him. But even if Tian Chuxi has few stage performance opportunities, he has no reason not to give her one.
After all, they're one of our own.
Therefore, Zhang Yang could only apologize and then unhesitatingly give the buff to Tian Chuxi.
He suddenly felt a sense of anticipation for Tian Chuxi's performance tonight.
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Night finally fell completely.
Inside the stadium, the stage was illuminated with dazzling lights and sound effects, while below, a massive crowd surged forth.
"I can't wait for Ouyang Feifei's performance!" the little cousin said excitedly, then, as if remembering something, she hugged Zhang Yang's arm, "Of course, I'm even more excited for Sister Chu Xi's appearance."
"I don't care who you're a fan of, no need to force yourself," Zhang Yang said, amused.
"No... I'm a real fan of Sister Chu Xi now. Well, I guess you could say I went from being a casual fan to a fan. I actually liked Sister Chu Xi before, but I was more of a casual liking. Now... I like her even more," the little cousin quickly explained.
"Because Sister Chu Xi is more approachable in private, just like an older sister."
She looked like a total fangirl.
"You silly girl." Zhang Yang ruffled her hair.
Whether someone is friendly in private depends on who they're talking to. Song Yumeng is his cousin, so how could Tian Chuxi not be friendly towards him out of respect for him?
Liao Kai, standing to the side, was completely confused and had no idea what was going on.
"In private?"
Has Song Yumeng ever met celebrities in private?
"Yu Meng, you... you haven't seen her before, have you?" he couldn't help but ask.
Song Yumeng gave a mysterious smile.
She was just worried about not having a chance to show off, and then Liao Kai took the initiative to ask her. Great, she could take this opportunity to show off.
"Of course I've seen it, wait a minute."
As she spoke, Song Yumeng took out her phone and showed the group photos she had just taken that evening.
Liao Kai took it without understanding what was going on, and his eyes widened immediately.
In the photo, Song Yumeng stands between two celebrities, smiling broadly, like a pampered girl next door. Anyone can see that there is not a trace of perfunctoriness in the group photo.
"You... you... how could you?" Liao Kai stared wide-eyed in disbelief.
How could that be? That's a huge favor!
"My brother arranged it." Song Yumeng smiled proudly, took back her phone, and hugged Zhang Yang's arm tightly.
Liao Kai was taken aback, and a wave of overwhelming disappointment washed over him.
I'm still useless!
If I could do that, wouldn't Song Yumeng look at me differently?
Unfortunately, he ultimately lacked that kind of energy.
The surrounding lights suddenly dimmed, and accompanied by soft music, a figure that looked like an elf walked out onto the stage.
Then Ouyang Feifei appeared.
Those who came to the concert were basically Ouyang Feifei's fans, so it was naturally a fan carnival.
In the darkness, the lights of mobile phones twinkled, highlighting the atmosphere.
"Feifei!"
"Feifei, you're the best! Keep it up!"
Countless fans cheered and jumped for joy, setting the mood for Ouyang Feifei's appearance.
Zhang Yang gazed at Ouyang Feifei from afar, sensing a lively spirit in the girl.
Yes, it's a kind of spiritual energy.
The atmosphere created by the stage at this moment is indeed quite captivating.
The whispers of the surrounding fans reached my ears.
"Faye's stage presence is getting stronger and stronger!"
"By the way, her movements were incredibly smooth and controlled. With this kind of typhoon, she's definitely a future superstar."
"What are we waiting for in the future? Feifei is already a pop star, isn't she?"
The enthusiastic fans from all walks of life showered him with praise, showering him with compliments, which made Zhang Yang chuckle, unsure of what to say.
The effect is beautiful, but it's still far from being a world-class spectacle.