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Chapter 185, Extraordinary [ words please subscribe]

The sudden SARS storm caught everyone off guard. In the Yanjing pop music performance market, many concerts planned in the first half of the year by the Rolling Stones, Zhao Chuan, Lin Yilian, Zhou Huajian, Zhou Jielun, A-du and others were aborted, leaving countless fans with great regrets.

As a representative singer of the late 90s and early 2000s, Stefanie Sun has been highly sought after since her debut. She is also one of Shen Lang's rumored girlfriends. On the eve of this tour, the publicity efforts of Jingtao Music and Stefanie Sun's active interaction on the Internet all indicate that a fan carnival is about to be triggered.

The concert went on as scheduled, with thousands of fans queuing up at the ticket gate of Nongtan Stadium to enter.

"It's been three years since I held my concert. Do you know how I spent these three years?"

"It's finally open. It should be due to the impact of SARS, otherwise it would have opened at the beginning or middle of the year."

"What surprised me was that the first stop of the tour was not Singapore or Taibei, but our Yanjing."

"Maybe it's because she just signed with Jingtao Music. The company is here, so the first stop is also arranged here."

"I don't know if Shen Lang will be a guest."

"Yes, emotionally, Stefanie Sun helped him as a guest at his last concert, so he has to repay the favor. Logically, he is Stefanie Sun's boss now, so he has to come and cheer for his employees."

……

Everyone came in groups of three or four, talking and laughing, happy and expectant.

There is some overlap between Stefanie Sun's fans and Shen Lang's fans. Firstly, the two have collaborated a lot. Shen Lang has written the title songs of several albums for Stefanie Sun and has also sung several songs together. They are known as the "sweetest" duet between a man and a woman in the new era. Secondly, since their debut, their album sales have been far ahead of the new generation, and they are known as the "new king and queen of the Chinese music scene in the 21st century." In addition to the screen CP of Shen Lang and Gao Yuanyuan, the other is the stage CP of Shen Lang and Stefanie Sun.

Therefore, in this tour of Stefanie Sun, everyone is not only looking forward to what classic songs she will perform, but also looking forward to Shen Lang's performance on stage.

While checking the tickets, someone discovered something special.

A billboard at the door reads that anyone with this year's college entrance examination admission ticket or school student ID, that is, anyone who is a senior high school student, can receive an exquisite gift prepared by Sun Yanzi.

"What's going on?"

"Don't you know? After the tickets went on sale in June, Stefanie Sun learned that many of the fans who ordered tickets for her Yanjing concert were students taking the college entrance examination this year. In order to let their children take the exam with peace of mind, many parents bought tickets in advance to encourage them. She was particularly moved by this, so she passed an open letter to the college entrance examination students to the media through the organizer. The gift was written in the letter."

"Wow, is Sun Yanzi such a nice person?"

"Of course not, otherwise I wouldn't consider her an idol."

"What did you give me?"

"That's not clear."

……

When it comes to digging up information, media reporters are definitely better at it. They were the first to wait at the ticket gate for the senior high school students to receive their gifts.

Seeing a girl got it, I immediately went over to interview her: "Hello, I'm a reporter from the Beijing Morning News. Can I interview you?"

The girl glanced at her mother beside her, and after getting permission, nodded to the reporter.

The reporter asked: "Can you tell me why you came to see Stefanie Sun's concert?"

The girl replied, "I was very anxious before taking the college entrance exam. One day, my classmates read in the newspaper that Stefanie Sun was going to start a tour. We couldn't sit still. The Beijing stop was her first concert, so I wanted to go because I felt her songs were especially suitable for us. My mentality would remain healthy and true with her songs. My parents also supported me. They paid for the tickets this time."

The mother next to her said: "My daughter studied very hard for the college entrance examination. She especially liked to listen to Stefanie Sun's songs. Her room was covered with posters of Stefanie Sun and she collected all the clippings about her. This concert happened to be after the college entrance examination, so I agreed with my daughter and bought tickets, first to cheer her up and second to let her relax after the exam."

The reporter's eyes fell on the bag in the girl's hand and asked, "Can I see what gift Stefanie Sun gave you?"

The girl nodded and gently opened the bag.

What she took out of the bag was an album. Its simple cover exuded a unique charm.

The reporter took a closer look and exclaimed, "Wow, not only is it a limited edition, it's also signed!"

This is a collection of songs specially made for children after Stefanie Sun and Shen Lang discussed it. Each song was carefully selected, carrying her love and blessings for the children. She hopes that through these songs, she can bring courage and strength to the children and accompany them in their growth.

At this time, Stefanie Sun's status in the girl's mind rose again. She had always loved Stefanie Sun's singing, and now that she received this special gift, she admired her even more.

The mother saw Sun Yanzi's character from this gift. Nowadays, many students like to listen to pop songs and chase stars. It is normal for them to develop a worship mentality during the teenage stage. Whether this is good or bad is not absolute. For example, if the idol you worship has a healthy and good image, then this will play a positive guiding role and be beneficial to the child's growth.

When the news spread, it was as if a bomb was thrown into the scene, causing waves of exclamations and heated discussions.

"Oh my god, a limited edition signed album! I'm so jealous!" A young man in his 20s made a straightforward comment, expressing the envy and desire in the hearts of most fans.

"Excuse me, can I get one if I have taken the college entrance examination for 2355 days?" This sentence, which is a bit playful and expectant, makes people laugh, and also feels everyone's yearning for this gift.

A middle-aged couple who didn't buy a ticket for their son because they wanted to spend some time alone with him now regretted: "Oh, my son is also taking the college entrance examination this year. I wanted to spend some time alone with my wife, so I didn't buy him a ticket. I regret it so much."

As the news spread, some people at the scene actually offered to buy the album at a high price, and the price once reached thousands of yuan.

"Is there anyone who wants to sell this? I'll buy it for a high price!"

"My roommate has a terminal illness. Before he dies, he wants a signed album by Stefanie Sun. Is there any kindhearted person who can help me?"

"Fuck, are you human? You want to snatch the child's things and I'll pay more for them!"

Various calls for purchase came one after another, and the scene was extremely lively.

From this we can see that the saying “scarcity makes things valuable” is true.

This limited edition signed album has become a treasure in the eyes of fans because of its uniqueness and scarcity.

It can also be seen that Stefanie Sun’s die-hard fans love her so much that they are willing to pay a high price for this love in their hearts.

However, the children also like her, and this gift is precious and meaningful to them.

It is not just an album, but also a warm encouragement and a beautiful memory. Therefore, the children will not sell this hard-earned gift for 1,800 yuan.

In this craze caused by gifts, everyone saw the charm and influence of Stefanie Sun.

When they entered the venue, new exclamations were heard, and every fan exclaimed "Wow" when they saw the stage for the first time.

Because the most outstanding aspect of this concert is the design of the entire stage, which generally highlights a soaring swallow. These flying wings will give the audience a strong visual impact and shock.

In an interview, Chen Yaochuan said that this design was chosen because the image that Stefanie Sun gives people is always full of hope, just like her name, like a swallow spreading its wings and flying high.

Moreover, many mysterious mechanisms are designed in the center of the stage, so that during the entire performance, Stefanie Sun will appear in every corner of the stage in an ever-changing way, fully contacting with fans from different angles and interacting on the spot.

When night falls, this magnificent venue is like a shining pearl. Inside the venue, the lights gradually dim and the noise of the crowd instantly falls silent.

Suddenly, a dazzling beam of light pierced through the darkness and focused in the center of the stage.

Sun Yanzi appeared in the air in the venue like a goddess, wearing a gorgeous performance costume and a confident smile, sitting on a semicircular swing.

"Sun Yanzi, I love you!"

At this moment, cheers and screams surged like waves, shaking the entire venue.

Facing the enthusiastic Changsha audience, she said to them with a smile: "Hello, Yanjing!"

Then she nodded slightly, and the music started.

"When I was a child, I was noisy and willful.

My grandma always sings to coax me
On summer afternoons, the old song comforts me
That song sounds like this

It's dark and it's about to rain
It’s dark~dark…”

The opening song is Stefanie Sun’s famous work "It's Dark", which is also a ray of light in the Chinese music scene in the new century, illuminating the youth of countless people.

The unique stage design added endless charm to the concert. The gorgeous lights and dreamy scenes set off against Stefanie Sun’s fashionable look.

Her singing voice is youthful, soaring, full of vitality and appeal. Familiar songs such as "Meeting", "Silence" and "Green Light" make fans immersed in this wonderful world of music and intoxicated.

There must be a chorus. There are 4 spectators in the stands on all sides, waving glow sticks in their hands, with bright smiles on their faces. They express their love and support for Stefanie Sun with their singing, and also find their own happiness and touching moments in the process.

Stefanie Sun stood in the center of the stage, feeling the powerful energy of the music, her heart filled with warmth and emotion.

She also understood what Shen Lang meant yesterday when he said, "After tomorrow, you won't feel tired anymore." In this warm and passionate atmosphere, she would not feel tired no matter how many songs she sang, but would only become happier and happier.

"Friends in Yanjing, where are you? I heard that I have the most fans in Yanjing, is that right?"

"Yes!" A deafening response rang out at the scene.

Stefanie Sun said to her fans sincerely: "Why did I choose Yanjing as my first stop? Because when I was very young, my parents told me about this city, a city with a long history, unique attractions and infinite charm. So I came here and met the cutest you."

"Oh oh oh~"

Cheers rang out again.

Sun Yanzi paused for a moment and said, "Today, I bring you the title song of my new album, "Need Someone to Accompany Me". I hope you like it!"

"Ah, you're doing this too?"

"Did I hear it right? I can come to a concert and hear new songs?"

"As expected of Shen Lang's rumored girlfriend, we're both walking the same path."

"Aren't we the first to hear this song?"

"Concert + new album, the second half of the year is going to be awesome."

"The feeling of loss due to not getting any gifts instantly improved."

……

The music slowly sounded, and the soft melody flowed slowly into everyone's heart like a gurgling stream.

The lights on the stage gradually dimmed, leaving only a soft light shining on Stefanie Sun.

At this point, the entire venue fell silent to welcome her singing.

"Open the window and let the loneliness breathe
This room is so closed.

The cheers are still in the air

As gorgeous as the emptiness..."

Stefanie Sun’s unique voice is like a meteor in the night sky, instantly breaking the silence, soft and with a hint of sadness, as if telling the inner story of a lonely person.

The stage lights also change in line with the emotions of the song, sometimes dim like a lonely night, sometimes bright like the dawn of hope.

These scenes blend perfectly with her singing, making people feel the deep loneliness and longing.

"I need a dream

Need direction, need tears

I need someone to light up the darkness of the sky..."

At this moment, Xiao Ke, who was sitting in Area C, had an unspeakable feeling that quietly spread to every corner of her heart.

She had just finished her senior year, her classmates had gone their separate ways, and her school days were now a thing of the past.

Recently she often lamented that she could no longer find a reason to go back to school regularly.

During her four years in college, Xiao Ke never had a romantic relationship. Although she seemed not to care, she actually felt quite regretful inside. Who doesn’t want to find someone they like and who also likes them during their youth?
Now, she is preparing for the postgraduate entrance examination and embarking on the journey of pursuing her dream alone.

Eating alone, going to the library alone, shopping alone... loneliness has become her norm.

“I can’t do anything
Irresistible, no way out
This silent night, I am now

I need someone to accompany me..."

Sun Yanzi's voice becomes more firm and powerful in the climax, shouting out the inner desire of the lonely, like a sharp arrow, piercing Xiao Ke's heart.

This is a touching song of loneliness, allowing people to stop in the noisy world, listen to their own inner voice, and feel the desire for companionship.

And Stefanie Sun’s singing is like a bright light, illuminating the way forward for the lonely.

Yes, in the process of pursuing dreams, it is best to have someone accompany you. If no one is there, you have to be strong alone.

"Loneliness is only temporary. One day, we will meet, eat together, go shopping together, and watch concerts together."

A faint smile appeared on Xiao Ke's face, and that smile contained expectations for the future.

The reason why I like Stefanie Sun is because she interprets determination and courage through her singing.

At this time, she thought again, could this be a song written by Shen Lang?
"Now, please welcome the author of this song, Shen Lang!"

After Sun Yanzi finished singing, she immediately asked Shen Lang to leave.

"Shen Lang! Shen Lang! Sound waves!"

As soon as he appeared, everyone noticed that Stefanie Sun had stepped down.

"Are you guys having fun tonight?"

"Hi!"

"Want more fun?"

"miss you!"

"Okay, Sugar is for you!"

"Oh oh oh~"

……

Shen Lang came on stage, and his interaction with the audience was simple and brief. After all, he wanted to avoid stealing the show.

The song "Sugar" is the most popular song in Asia from his English album "Shen Lang·Towering Waves".

One reason is that it sings about sweet love, and the other is that the MV is very interesting and touching. Shen Lang referred to the original version. He brought his band to various wedding scenes. When the white curtain fell and the music started, the bride and groom and the guests on the scene began to get excited and danced to the song.

This MV took a whole month to shoot. The three weddings that appear in it were held in three cities with different cultural backgrounds: Yanjing, China, Paris, France, and Seattle, USA. Each wedding is real, full of the warmth of life and the depth of emotion.

It took a month to find these three weddings that met the requirements and were willing to be photographed.

The final result lived up to expectations and the effect was very good, even better than the original version. The antiquity and solemnity of Yanjing, the romance and elegance of Paris, and the modernity and vitality of Seattle, the weddings with three different cultural atmospheres are intertwined in the MV, presenting a visual and emotional feast to the audience.

"Sugar yes please
Your sweet love, yes please
Won't you come and put it down on me
Will you show up and give me the love I want?
I'm right here 'cause I need
I'm here because I need it

Little love a little sympathy
A little love and a little sympathy..."

Whenever Shen Lang appears at a concert, no matter if it is his concert or not, he can always trigger a wave of chorus.

Even English songs couldn't stop the audience's enthusiasm.

However, the singing style of this song is relatively special, using a lot of falsetto.

This is difficult for people who have not learned to sing, but it does not stop them from having fun together.

As a result, the real and false voices mixed together, like the wonderful parts of a super large choir.

It also makes this song full of sweet love interesting and joyful.

"I know you haven't heard enough, don't worry, there's more!"

After singing a song, Shen Lang slowly walked to the lift platform and waited patiently.

When Stefanie Sun appeared, he gently took her hand and walked to the front of the catwalk together.

At this moment, the accompaniment of "Marry Me Today" sounded quietly like a gentle breeze.

The two of them sat down, leaning against each other, with sweet smiles on their faces, and began to sing passionately.

Their voices intertwined together, like the sound of nature, full of sweetness.

Shen Lang did not leave the stage until he finished singing "Dimples", and Stefanie Sun started the second half of the concert.

(End of this chapter)