Entertainment: Is this how you play music?!

Chapter 477 This is beyond reproach, it's a genuine piece of work.

"Friends, I'm back in Xia Kingdom again!"

Mann, a well-known music YouTuber with 1.6 million followers, is starting a live stream with a selfie stick.

He had just gotten off the plane when he spoke to the audience with great pride.

"Hey, you think I'd make the same childish mistake as last time? Impossible! Nobody falls in the same place twice!"

"Yes, what we're going to do now isn't take a car, it's take an airplane!"

"I've finally figured it out. It's over 3,000 kilometers from Shanghai to Dunhuang! What does that mean? It's three and a half times the distance from Paris to Berlin!! That's insane!"

The comments section started to joking.

The term "hemorrhoids" seems to have appeared.

This stems from DP Band's experience at their last concert in Chengdu.

Mann, who was visiting Xia Country for the first time, acted like an idiot and chose to take a car after landing in the capital.

I never expected that a car ride would almost trigger my hemorrhoids.

The excellent network base stations meant that the network was only interrupted a few times due to tunnel issues, but it was restored immediately each time.

In other words, fans clearly saw Mann's restless state with minimal latency.

After a battle of wits and courage with hemorrhoids, he finally erupted in Chengdu due to local delicacies, becoming a classic meme among Mann's fans.

This time, MAN took off from Shanghai again and landed at Dunhuang Mogao International Airport.

After getting off the bus, Mann, who initially thought he was a confidant of Xia Guotong, felt increasingly uneasy as he walked.

Whether it's the climate, the surrounding customs, or the different buildings bearing elements of Xia culture, they are completely different from what I remember.

Chengdu's airport is an extremely modern and technologically advanced place.

However, Dunhuang Mogao Airport incorporated some elements of the Xia Dynasty's dougong (bracket set) design.

This difference in texture is hard for Chinese people to notice, but for a country bumpkin like a foreigner, there are plenty of things to marvel at.

"Oh my god, is this really the Xia Kingdom?"

Mann expertly pulled out his phone.

Taking photos, hailing a taxi, and scanning a QR code—all done in one smooth motion.

Upon arriving near the desert night market, Mann was surprised to find that there were a great many tourists around.

The sheer number of people was vividly displayed before my eyes.

"Oh my god, the show is still so far away, and I arrived a month in advance, why is it still so crowded?!"

Mann was speaking English.

But there were foreigners around.

A foreigner next to him, who was also looking around, spoke up, sharing his empathy.

"That's what I think too, shit!"

"Hahahaha!"

After laughing, Mann looked at the foreigner with curiosity.

"You're here to see Devil Power too?"

"Yeah!!!"

The foreigner swung his fist forcefully.

"Even though I didn't get a ticket, I brought binoculars! Yes!!"

Looking back at the camera, Mann remarked with emotion.

"My God, DP's appeal is far stronger than I imagined, friends, this is a month in advance!"

A barrage of comments flooded in.

As it turns out, people with ulterior motives are everywhere, both domestically and internationally.

Everyone was thinking, "I can't squeeze in if I arrive early," so they squeezed in.

Especially after entering the rehearsal stage.

Fans were curious whether they could sneak a peek at their idols' rehearsal, but the organizers were prepared. A huge square was set up as a stage, and a cordon was set up around it. Only the night market area outside was open as usual.

That place is real.

If you arrive early, you'll naturally have fun, and as you play, you'll always want to try your luck at the performance venue.

That's great, the night market can open early.

"Wow! This barbecue! Friends, let's not rush anything else, let's eat something first!"

Mann is recording a food show.

After visiting Chengdu, I felt much more confident.

When faced with the spiciness options for the barbecue, I mindlessly chose extra spicy.

The waiter hesitated for a moment until Mann gave a thumbs up and said the words "Chengdu".

You'll understand right away.

This guy is a longtime fan of the DP band. He even went to their show in Chengdu. I guess he got his training there.

Despite having hemorrhoids, Mann is not afraid.

Last time I went to the hospital for hemorrhoids, I was prepared to be ripped off, but to my surprise, the doctor only prescribed 9.6 yuan worth of Ma Yinglong ointment, not even the 18.6 yuan version, because I wouldn't be able to use it all.

Mann wasn't flustered at all this time. He prepared Ma Yinglong (a traditional Chinese medicine) as soon as he got off the plane in Beijing, and he wasn't afraid at all.

Thus, the famous chili oil from Northwest China began to gain popularity.

The method of making Sichuan-style red oil is similar to that of Erjingtiao bullet pepper, but there are significant differences. The dry aroma of Qin pepper and the different proportions of spices are just like what Mann felt when he landed in Dunhuang. It is the same Xia Kingdom, but a different Xia Kingdom.

As we savored the different delicacies, we could clearly hear the sound of drums coming from afar.

"Oh!! A rehearsal, it looks like they're rehearsing!"

"My God, I don't know how to describe my excitement right now. Just those few taps during rehearsal are already amazing!"

Mann didn't know what to do.

While showing off their meat and noodles, they stared wide-eyed out the window.

The aroma of the food, the spiciness of the chili peppers, and the expressions on their faces all contributed to the excitement of the fans.

Although there are many waiters around who are used to it.

But we still know that Mann's shock was genuine.

The synchronized beating of a thousand drum kits was truly awe-inspiring, reminiscent of the war drums of a million-strong army gathering in the desert.

The closer the distance, the stronger the vibration from the surround sound array.

Surprisingly, the volume of the speakers wasn't as loud as one might expect, but due to the large number of speakers, the number of groups, and the layers of drums, it created the illusion of a massive army.

The actual performance is still a long way off, but everyone's hearts are already soaring.

Because of the need for intensive rehearsals, the stage area was temporarily closed, which surprised many regulars of the square.

However, this was because so many people arrived early.

Visitor numbers at surrounding tourist attractions have also begun to rise.

The path to the ancient desert ruins was formed by camel caravans. Even camels, known for their endurance, nearly died from exhaustion here, prompting local staff to rotate them out of concern. This caused many tourists who wanted to ride camels to miss out on the experience.

Fans took pictures of it and posted them online, creating wave after wave of buzz.

Those in the know will recognize this as a tourist attraction, but those who don't might mistake it for a trip to attack the Xiongnu.

The awe-inspiring sight of ancient military marches was vividly brought to life by the tourists at this moment.

As the official performance draws ever closer.

Dunhuang is becoming increasingly crowded.

However, thanks to meticulous preparations made more than a year in advance, the overall order was maintained exceptionally well.

The security personnel were entirely mobilized from surrounding cities, demonstrating the collective strength of many and giving the impression of a powerful, all-around hero.

There are still two weeks until the performance.

The news about Dunhuang has already been featured on CCTV News three times.

The performance, which brought together 4,000 musicians from around the world, was far more explosive than anyone imagined. Even before the show started, the tourism revenue it generated had already broken countless records.

And this peak reached another climax in the days leading up to two weeks before the performance.

Li Can's celebrity friends began to gather here.

Domestic and international audiences alike are incredibly enthusiastic.

The staff urgently approached Li Can to explain the current situation.

After all, excessive enthusiasm always gives people a sense of unease, as if it's on the verge of getting out of control.

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Like his brothers, Li Can felt physically and mentally exhausted.

Managing such a large number of musicians is already exhausting, and we also have to consider other issues from time to time.

Even though the organizers, businesses, and officials cooperated very well and shared a huge amount of pressure, they were still exhausted.

"We can't hold back anymore. How about we let Okali and the others sing a song on the street to get some traffic and attention?"

"No way, Chan-ge, Okali said she can't steal your thunder at this time."

The staff member's expression was somewhat subtle.

Who says lighthouses don't care about human relationships?
Isn't this all about human relationships and social interactions?
Li Can invited so many musicians, yet none of them asked to play other people's works; they were all just there to help out. And despite having so many celebrity friends, none of them made a high-profile entrance, keeping a low profile and not trying to steal the limelight.

"This isn't about stealing the limelight, it's about saving lives!"

Li Can was so speechless that his cheeks twitched.

Oklahoma is great in every way, except she's a little too sensible.

He's good at social skills, but Li Can hopes it won't happen again next time.

“It’s not just Okali, but also Chan Ge. I’ve noticed that quite a few musicians are interested in this venue and want to perform here.”

The staff's expressions became even more subtle.

After a slight pause, the staff member spoke again.

"But because this is DP Band's concert, everyone is unwilling to overshadow the main event. They are only subtly inquiring about the preparations for the performance, as if they are thinking about the future."

"Wow, everyone's giving us so much face, huh?"

Despite the complaints, Li Can felt quite relieved.

The fact that foreign artists and bands are willing to perform in China demonstrates that under the country's strong national power, its economic, construction, and technological influences have generated cultural appeal, and this appeal is growing stronger.

This window of opportunity has clearly led to an exponential increase in such desires.

"Hey! Li! I feel like your performance is missing something!"

Metal Storm's muscular drummer let out a roar.

Li Can's eyes lit up.

That's great, it's not about social niceties!

"How to say?"

The staff stood by without interrupting.

The moment the muscular drummer opened his mouth, it was like a thunderbolt.

"Your show is too bland, no, it's too normal. Your DP band isn't this conventional. How about we pull something a little more out of the box?!"

Li Can's face turned dark instantly.

The good news is not about social niceties.

Bad news: DP's stereotypes about abstraction.

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The staff member's eye twitched; he felt he'd rather leave as soon as possible.

"Brother Can, I'll continue to report if anything comes up. I won't disturb your practice any longer!"

The next sentence is, "Get out of here."

Seeing the staff fleeing for their lives, Li Can's eyes twitched even more.

"No! DP Band is all about doing whatever you want. Anything with a design isn't inspiration. It's about following your heart!"

"That's great, I've learned something, I'll follow my heart next time too."

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The good news is that everyone rehearsed very well.

The bad news is that everyone is prepared to observe DP's on-stage reaction and provide the necessary support.

As time went on, more and more tourists flocked to Dunhuang.

The influx of people into the city made it incredibly lively.

It's even more popular on the internet.

With Tencent's multi-platform coordinated operation, this concert can be described as a once-in-a-lifetime event.

In the digital age, a single live performance has completely surpassed the massive scale of previous superstars, demonstrating the exceptional value of a new generation of music leaders.

Not just in China.

As many as 72 overseas platforms directly forwarded this message.

This includes, but is not limited to, radio, television, the internet, and so on.

Domestically, there was a rush to report on it.

Such a grand event also attracted CCTV's music channel to provide full coverage and live streaming.

Opening YouTube, in the music section, more than five pages of streamers were watching the performance live, and at least three pages of streamers had come to Xia Country, either inside or outside the venue, giving the impression of a multi-perspective live stream.

No delay!
The number of related cases on domestic platforms is even more outrageous.

The comments flashed by so quickly that they were almost invisible.

The comments section has become a battleground for netizens to chat.

A quick refresh reveals a long string of replies, and the number of likes skyrockets.

It's hard to imagine that such an explosive concert is called "Shake and Roll".

This is fucking rock and roll!!

Let's get hyped! Ah!! Let's get hyped!

[Dude, tone it down a bit. The screen's still black and you're already getting all worked up, is that right?]

[I'm so upset! I can't go to the show because I have to work overtime, but I absolutely have to sneak in some extra work to watch it!]

[Hehe, our boss is a die-hard DP fan, so he gave us the day off.]

[Your boss isn't a die-hard fan, is he? Our boss is the real die-hard fan. Besides giving out holidays, he also gave away thirty round-trip train tickets, and hotel expenses were reimbursed. Consider it a company-funded trip. We couldn't get any more tickets, so he went himself.]

Do bosses like that really exist?

[Yes, bro, yes, our boss is planning to order high-definition collectible DVDs of this performance for the employees afterward.]

Damn, I'm so envious.

While anxiously waiting.

The live stream screen finally lit up.

At this moment, ticket checking and entry are in progress.

With standing room only and over 300,000 audience members in the inner field, the audience was even divided into about 60 viewing areas.

All the handcarts in the night market were removed and occupied by the crowd.

The fixed stalls outside the venue were densely packed with people.

There are as many as 68 huge performance screens, which are set up in various locations inside and outside the venue.

The advantage of being inside is that it's more realistic, closer, and easier to interact with. While it's not possible to be outside, you can still watch the big screen and hear the sounds coming from inside. Although it's crowded, you can still grab a bite to eat in the store if you try.

As the audience officially entered, drones flew over the audience area.

The sheer number of people was enough to make one's scalp crawl.

Suddenly, as if by unspoken agreement.

Within the huge crowd, lights appeared in different areas, clearly visible from the drone's perspective; the lights even formed a sentence!

This is power!
This caused an even bigger uproar in the comments section.

This is undeniably genuine; it's a real wreck.

This is fucking ridiculous, it's all just trash!

(End of this chapter)