How can you ascend to heaven when you are a star?

Chapter 401 Concert

Time passed day by day, and after two rehearsals, the day of the concert finally arrived.

Although the concert was scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m., Zhao Tong, Zhang Jiajia, Cheng Sisi, Chen Silu, and Su Jin woke up at 6 a.m.

It wasn't that they went to bed early; quite the opposite, they didn't fall asleep until the early hours of the morning. They were just too excited to sleep, tossing and turning in bed. Every time they closed their eyes, they saw the image of themselves on stage. They hadn't been this excited even when they were recording a TV show a while ago.

"Aww!"

As soon as Cheng Sisi stepped out of the room, she couldn't help but yawn, and a tear even squeezed out of the corner of her eye.

Upon seeing this, Su Jin immediately nudged her companion with her elbow and gave her a wink.

Cheng Sisi looked in the direction Su Jin pointed, and upon seeing Teacher Zhang standing in the corridor, she immediately dropped her lazy expression, straightened her back, and adopted a spirited demeanor.

"What time did you go to sleep?" Zhang Wen asked expressionlessly.

Cheng Sisi's heart skipped a beat, and she quickly replied, "10, 10 o'clock."

To be precise, she went to bed at 10 o'clock, but she didn't know exactly what time she fell asleep. The last time she checked her phone, the screen showed 00:15.

"You've slept for eight hours and you're still sleepy?" Zhang Wen squinted, his sharp gaze scrutinizing the faces of the five students.

"I had a dream, I didn't sleep well," Cheng Sisi said softly. But this time she wasn't lying; she did have several dreams last night.

"You guys were dreaming too?" Zhang Wen turned to look at the other four trainees.

Although the others hadn't done anything wrong, they felt a little guilty after being looked at by Teacher Zhang. Last night, Teacher Zhang repeatedly told them to go to bed early, get a good rest, and make sure they got enough sleep, but none of them did.

"I didn't dream, I just had some insomnia," Zhao Tong finally decided to tell the truth.

“Me too,” Chen Silu whispered in agreement.

Zhang Wen rolled his eyes and pointed at the five students in front of him, saying, "Look at you guys, so easily distracted. You can't sleep over such a small thing. Don't forget, this is Sister Li's concert, not yours. Fans came here to hear Sister Li sing, not to hear you sing. What are you so excited about? What are you having trouble sleeping about?"

"..."

Zhao Tong and the others felt like they had been doused with cold water by Teacher Zhang, and they were completely disheartened, as if they were freebies in a buy-one-get-one-free deal.

While they were indeed free gifts, did we really have to be so direct about it?
Zhang Wen was also somewhat helpless. In just one night, all five students were already showing signs of worry. It seems that their mental fortitude still needs to be trained.

He casually waved his hand, instantly capturing the five worried spirits, and then walked towards the elevator.

Zhao Tong and the others followed obediently, none of them asking where they were going, for fear of being scolded by Teacher Zhang.

Zhang Wen took the elevator to the floor where the restaurant was located. The buffet breakfast offered more choices. It was his first time in Shenzhen, so he naturally wanted to try the Cantonese breakfast.

The five girls also wanted to eat, but considering they had to perform on stage at the concert that night and needed to maintain their figure, they could only take one egg and some fruit for breakfast.

"Don't look, eat quickly." Zhang Wen urged, "After you finish eating, go back to sleep and don't get up until noon."

what?
Zhao Tong and the others were completely stunned.

Still sleeping?

Is this the start of a pig farming model?

"Teacher Zhang, we can't sleep," Zhao Tong said with a wry smile. If they could sleep, they wouldn't have gotten up so early.

"If you can't sleep, just force yourself to sleep." Zhang Wen said irritably, "Look at you all now, you all look exhausted. Anyone who didn't know better would think you just got off a night shift. In your current state, with the audience taking pictures with DSLRs and telephoto lenses, even makeup can't hide the fact that you've been up all night. You don't want to see yourselves looking terrible in tomorrow's entertainment news, do you?"

Zhao Tong and the others' expressions changed. As a female idol group, they usually pay great attention to their image, and they certainly don't want their unflattering photos to appear online.

Go back to your room for a nap to relieve skin fatigue and stress, so you can be in the best condition to perform on stage.

The five women quickly finished their breakfast and left the restaurant before Teacher Zhang could even arrive.
……

As time passed, the sky gradually darkened.

At 6 p.m., an hour and a half before Jiang Li's solo concert was to begin, the square outside the stadium was already packed with people.

Countless fans walked toward the ticket gate, chatting about Jiang Li.

Some vendors, seeing a business opportunity, set up stalls in the square, selling various support items, including glow sticks, hair clips, and light boards...

There were also some ticket scalpers constantly weaving through the crowd, shouting things like "Tickets for sale!" and "Last two tickets for the inner field!" creating a lively atmosphere.

A long queue had already formed in front of the ticket gates, stretching from the entrance all the way to the edge of the square. Everyone was standing on tiptoe, craning their necks to look ahead, their eyes filled with anticipation.

The stadium's inner field was already packed, and a huge LED screen in the center of the stage was playing a loop of photos of Jiang Li growing up.

From her early days as a greenhorn to her current status as a pop diva, every scene she transitions into evokes memories for the audience.

Zhang Wen, wearing his work badge, stood in the makeshift dressing room behind the stage. Zhao Tong and the others had already changed into their costumes and had their makeup done, just waiting to go on stage to perform.

"Listen!"

Chen Silu suddenly spoke, and everyone else immediately stopped talking, and the dressing room fell silent.

A series of singing voices drifted over; it wasn't from speakers or music, but rather the fans in the audience singing Jiang Li's songs together.

The concert hadn't even started yet, but the atmosphere at the venue was already electric.

"The atmosphere is so nice," Chen Silu said with envy and a hint of longing in her eyes.

“Yes, I heard that 20,000 people will be coming today. I wonder what a spectacular scene it will be when so many people sing together,” Zhang Jiajia said.

"Are you envious?" Zhang Wen asked.

"Ah."

The five women nodded in agreement.

I'm more than just envious; I dream of holding a concert for 20,000 people.

"If you're envious, work hard. Maybe in two or three years you'll be able to hold your own concert," Zhang Wen said.

He was also envious.

I heard that a concert of this scale can generate nearly 20 million in ticket revenue per show. If they hold ten shows in a row, that's two small goals in one go.

No wonder some singers are so keen on holding concerts and even going on national tours; it's just too damn profitable.

Even if the company doesn't organize concerts for the future girl group, he will still do it.

"Teacher Zhang, can I go watch the concert for a while after it starts?" Cheng Sisi asked. Jiang Li was one of her favorite singers, and if she could see and listen to her, it would be a worthwhile trip.

“You can watch, but you have to wait until your performance is over. Otherwise, if the fans see it, there won’t be any surprise,” Zhang Wen said after thinking for a moment.

Jiang Li has not announced who the guest performers are, which has caused many fans who came to the concert today to discuss this matter.

“That works too,” Cheng Sisi said happily.

For her, as long as she can see it, that's enough.

As the concert drew closer, the number of audience members increased, creating a spectacular scene of 20,000 people. The glow sticks that lit up the stadium made it look like a sea of ​​stars.

Soon, a countdown appeared on the big screen.

"5:00"

“4:59” “…”

"3"

"2"

"1"

As the last number disappeared from the screen, all the lights went out abruptly, and the 20,000-person audience fell silent.

A few seconds later, thousands of LED matrices lit up simultaneously, and a light wall several meters high simulated a starry sky. Beams of light poured down like a meteor shower, weaving a three-dimensional light net above the stage, changing into different colors and shapes in rhythm with the music.

Just as the fans were immersed in the technological and futuristic feel of the lights, a figure descended from the sky.

It's Jiang Li.

A beam of light shone on her, making her crystal dress even more dazzling, like a goddess from mythology.

At that moment, deafening screams and cheers erupted from the crowd.

"..."

Jiang Li slowly descended to the center of the stage, and the music suddenly changed. The intro to the opening song rang out in the stadium, and then the singing spread to every corner.

"The evening breeze steals away the last cloud, and eyelashes droop down over the entire constellation of stars."

"The names left unwritten on the beach are translated into echoes of varying depths by the waves..."

This is Jiang Li's signature song, "Starry Night," which also won her a place among the top ten songs of the year and is a staple in her concert repertoire.

Below the stage, a blue sea of ​​glow sticks swayed in the darkness, and 20,000 audience members were immersed in the enchanting singing.

Zhang Wen left the dressing room and came to the front of the stage. If the front row of the inner circle was VIP, then his position was VIP P in the middle, definitely near the front.

Those who are close enough to grab onto the steel frame can flip themselves onto the stage.

He had resold tickets before, but this was his first time entering a concert venue. He didn't know if it was because the night was too beautiful or because he was infected by the atmosphere, but before he knew it, he was completely engrossed in the show.

After two songs, the stage background suddenly changed, and Jiang Li appeared on stage in a black sequined outfit. The dynamic music, combined with her sexy dance moves, made the fans in the audience scream loudly.

Even people standing outside the stadium could hear it.

The songs were sung one after another, and because the audience consisted mostly of Jiang Li's fans, there were often large sing-alongs.

At this moment, people seemed to forget about time and their troubles.

Before I knew it, I had already sung ten songs.

Jiang Li wiped the sweat from her forehead, walked to the side of the stage, and looked at the fans in the audience, saying, "I always invite guest performers to my concerts, and this time is no exception. Do you want to know who she is?"

"miss you!"

Twenty thousand people shouted in unison.

Jiang Li smiled and continued, "They are five beautiful women with different styles, and they are also a rising star group. Their debut song has swept the entire music industry, and their dance has become a hit on short video platforms, attracting countless people to imitate them. Does anyone know who I'm talking about?"

A gasp immediately erupted from the audience. Jiang Li's reminder couldn't be clearer: there's only one wildly popular new girl group recently, and that's Future Girls.

As for other girl groups, let alone new groups, even established groups don't have as much popularity as Future Girls.

Although everyone here today is a fan of Jiang Li, they are all people who love music. What is the most popular song right now? It must be "The Best of Us".

Is there anyone who hasn't heard this song yet?

I'm afraid not.

Unless you live deep in the mountains and have no internet access.

Thinking of this, countless people shouted from below the stage.

"Future Girl!"

"Future Girl!"

Jiang Li smiled slightly and looked at the fans, saying, "Yes, you guessed right, they are my junior sisters, Future Girls. Now let me rest for a few minutes and hand the stage over to them."

As Jiang Li stepped off the stage, the stage lights dimmed again. Suddenly, a beam of light shone on the stage, and with the appearance of the lift, the five members of the Future Girls appeared on the stage.

Upon seeing the five beautiful women, cheers erupted once again.

"She really is a girl from the future!"

"I never expected that the guest performer invited by Jiang Li would be Future Girls. I've been a fan of them ever since I heard their song 'The Best of Us'."

"At the last concert, Jiang Li invited Tang Yi, and this time she invited Future Girls. As expected of a senior artist, she really takes good care of newcomers."

"..."

At that moment, the music started, and the five members danced to the rhythm.

It's "The Best of Us".

With light turns and playful waist twists, their movements are nimble and their dance steps are full of energy, giving people a sweet and sexy feeling.

With the addition of more than twenty backup dancers, it immediately attracted the attention of countless people.

Because this dance is very popular on short video platforms, many people know how to do it. Some fans, after seeing it, are infected by the atmosphere and stand up from their seats to dance along with the performers.

Although Future Girls is not as famous or as good a singer as Jiang Li, they have the advantage of having more members.

As the old saying goes, "Three cobblers are equal to one Zhuge Liang."

The girl group has five members, all of whom are young, beautiful, and energetic. Which male fan wouldn't love watching them? And which female fan wouldn't want to emulate them?

The guest performers were originally meant to give the singers a break and allow fans to use the restroom, but the appearance of the futuristic girl ignited the atmosphere.

After all, not many people can dance the dances that Jiang Li danced before.

on the stage.

Zhao Tong, Zhang Jiajia, Cheng Sisi, Chen Silu, and Su Jin were still singing and dancing energetically.

When they saw some fans in the front row jumping up and down, their tense mood immediately relaxed.

Especially when they heard everyone sing together at the end, the shock and excitement made them feel deeply moved, and Chen Silu's eyes even welled up with tears.

When the song ended, applause and cheers erupted from the audience.

Zhao Tong and the others held hands and bowed to the audience below the stage to express their gratitude.

At that moment, they felt that they were no longer just performers, but the main characters of the concert, which further strengthened their resolve to hold the concert.

We must work hard to hold a concert that belongs to them.

……

(End of this chapter)