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

Chapter 402 The concert ends

After the Future Girls group finished their performance, Jiang Li, having rested, went on stage.

"Did you all think the five sisters' performance was wonderful?" Jiang Li asked loudly to the fans below the stage.

"Fantastic!" the 20,000 audience members exclaimed in unison.

"It was truly amazing! Not only did they sing well, but they danced well too. I haven't seen such a fantastic girl group performance in a very long time." Jiang Li walked to the center of the group and looked at the five members, saying, "If I remember correctly, today should be your first live performance. How did you feel?"

"It was my first time facing so many fans, and I felt overwhelmed, a little nervous, and very excited," Zhao Tongsheng said after hearing this.

"Thank you for the invitation from senior Jiang Li, which allows us to stand on such a big stage and face so many music fans," Chen Silu said, her voice trembling slightly.

"I'm very happy to be a guest at Sister Li's concert. Actually, before my debut, I grew up listening to Sister Li's songs," Zhang Jiajia said with a smile.

"My favorite singers and the most enthusiastic fans are here. I feel very honored to be able to stand here," Cheng Sisi said earnestly.

"I was thinking, now I can finally sit down in the audience and watch Sister Li's performance with everyone." Su Jin said with a soft sigh of relief.

"You want to leave after singing one song? That won't do." Jiang Li shook her head and said, "I know your teacher is Zhang Wen. I have a song that Teacher Zhang wrote. Let's collaborate and dedicate this song to the fans here. What do you all say?"

After Jiang Li finished speaking, she looked at the fans below the stage.

"it is good!"

The 20,000 people present erupted in excitement upon hearing this. Some had already guessed which song would be sung next, and some even held up pre-prepared light boards with the words "New Life" written on them.

"Since everyone has agreed, then the future girl and I will sing 'New Life' together for you."

As Jiang Li finished speaking, beams of light shone on the stage, and the intro began. This song, which had topped the charts for 10 consecutive weeks, ignited the enthusiasm of the audience.

This new song, released this year, has now become Jiang Li's signature work and a divine song in the hearts of countless Jiang Li fans. So when they heard that the song "New Life" was about to be sung, the entire stadium erupted in cheers.

When Jiang Li's voice rang out, 20,000 fans waved their glow sticks in unison, creating a strong sense of immersion in the atmosphere, accompanied by the stage lights.

As the chorus began, the Future Girls sang in unison, and spotlights shone on them, creating a warm halo.

The beads of sweat on their foreheads glistened under the light as they stood side by side, as if singing their own stories.

Eliminated from "Super Trainee", they started anew under the name "Future Girls". For these five girls, isn't this also a kind of rebirth?
At the end of the performance, the five people held hands, bowed to senior Jiang Li, and bowed to the audience below the stage.

Their mission for the night was finally over.

Applause and cheers erupted from the audience, affirming the performance of the Future Girls group.

"Thank you for your wonderful performance, sisters." Jiang Li said, looking at the five girls. "Your future will be even brighter."

"..."

After stepping off the stage, Zhao Tong and the others immediately returned to the dressing room to change out of their performance outfits, and then appeared in the audience to watch the performance with 20,000 fans.

Time passed amidst the songs, and as the lingering notes of the last song gradually faded into the night sky, the concert came to an end.

As the fans were leaving, they lingered, still holding up their glow sticks. Someone started it, and countless people began singing "New Life," their voices echoing throughout the stadium.

Jiang Li didn't rush off the stage to rest. Instead, she stayed on the stage and looked at the fans in the audience, saying emotionally, "Every time I stand here and see the glow sticks you are waving, I am very happy. At this moment, my heart is filled with indescribable emotions. There is reluctance, gratitude, and anticipation for the future. I hope to see you all again at the next gathering. Goodnight, my family."

After saying that, he bowed deeply.

For a moment, the stadium was filled with shouts of "Goodnight!"

As Jiang Li stepped off the stage, the fans began to slowly disperse. Many people held their phones, scrolling through the concert videos they had just recorded, selecting the best ones, and eagerly posting them on their WeChat Moments. Many others chatted about tonight's performance, their eyes filled with undisguised excitement.

"Jiang Li was in such great form today. Her low and high notes were both incredibly stable. When it comes to live performances, Jiang Li is the best."

"Yes, the costumes today were also very beautiful, especially the sparkly dress at the beginning, it was gorgeous. I wonder if there are high-resolution pictures online, I'll print one out and put it in my room when I get home."

"I didn't expect the performing group tonight to be Future Girls. But the five members are really pretty, even prettier than on variety shows."

"I remember that the five of them debuted as a group after being eliminated from 'Super Trainee'. That show was really blind. Such good contestants were eliminated. There must have been a conspiracy. I guess they didn't give the show money."

"It's normal. These days, you have no chance in talent shows if you don't have connections. But gold shines wherever it is. I wonder when Future Girls will release a new song."

"..."

locker room.

Zhao Tong presented the flowers to Jiang Li as both a congratulatory gesture and a way of expressing her gratitude.

"Sister Li, congratulations on the successful concert."

"Thank you." Jiang Li accepted the flowers and said with a smile, "You all performed very well tonight, exceeding my expectations. To be honest, I wasn't as steady as you when I first went on stage."

"We were just pretending. We were actually quite nervous inside," Zhao Tong said after hearing this, but she was still very happy to receive the approval of the queen of the music scene.

"I heard you're preparing a new album. When will it be released?" Jiang Li asked.

"Teacher Zhang said it will be released after New Year's Day," Zhao Tong said truthfully.

"There are still two months left. I will definitely promote it for you then."

"Thank you for understanding."

There were other artists inside, so Zhao Tong said a few words and quickly moved aside.

Among these artists are established singers and popular actors. Some are artists under Tianxi Media, while others are not. However, they all have one thing in common: they are all friends of Jiang Li in the entertainment industry.

"Sister Li, I haven't heard enough. When is the next show? Can you give me a heads-up?" A female artist stepped forward and hugged Jiang Li affectionately.

"I've reserved a ticket for you in Guangcheng on November 26th. You must come then," Jiang Li said.

"Jiang Li, you look absolutely stunning tonight! Did you get a new stylist? Introduce me to them," a male celebrity said.

"What, is my usual fashion sense bad?" Jiang Li asked.

"It's good usually, but it's even better tonight," the male celebrity quickly corrected.

"That's more like it." Jiang Li smiled, then looked at her other friends in the room and said, "Everyone, don't leave. I've already booked rooms. Let's get together later."

"it is good."

"You're the boss tonight, we'll do whatever you say."

Everyone chimed in, no one wanting to spoil the fun at this moment. Jiang Li removed her makeup, and everyone left the stadium together.

Although the concert had ended, many fans still gathered outside the stadium, especially at the various exits, seemingly waiting for Jiang Li.

Agent Liu Qing had anticipated this situation, so she did not arrange for Jiang Li to ride in the same business car she had come in, but instead arranged for her to ride in the minibus that Zhang Wen had taken.

The fans assumed the passengers were backup dancers, so they didn't pay much attention. The minibus smoothly exited the underground parking lot and headed towards the hotel.

Upon arriving at the hotel, Jiang Li went back to her room to take a shower, while Zhang Wen, Zhao Tong, and the others went to the reserved private room first.

The private room is quite large; it can easily accommodate twenty or thirty people.

"Teacher, how was our performance on stage tonight?" Zhao Tong asked expectantly, and the other four also looked over.

Zhang Wen thought for a moment, then said, "80 points."

Upon hearing this, the five people immediately showed expressions of joy.

In their minds, 80 points was already very high. You should know that for the trainees in the training department who passed the monthly exam, Teacher Zhang would only give them 60 points, which was just passing.

"Teacher, where are the remaining 20 points lost?" Zhang Jiajia asked curiously, wanting to know where the points were lost so she could correct them when she got home.

“I’m deducting 10 points for your singing. If you were to sing yourselves individually, you would sound pretty good, but standing next to Sister Li, you would be immediately overshadowed,” Zhang Wen said.

The five women thought for a moment, then nodded.

Those 10 points were well deserved.

Having been in the industry for over a decade, Sister Li's singing skills are naturally superior to those of these newcomers. The title of "Queen of the Music Scene" is not something that can be given lightly.

Moreover, they have held countless concerts, and their live performance skills and mindset are already superb. How can they compare?
"What about the remaining 10 points?" Chen Silu asked.

“Mental state,” Zhang Wen said. “It’s a little better when I’m singing, but my voice is trembling when I’m interacting with Sister Li.”

"..."

The five women immediately felt embarrassed upon hearing this.

It's not unfair that 10 points were deducted.

When performing, thinking about singing and dancing can help shift one's focus, but when it stops, all attention is on the audience. Forget about speaking, even the calves are shaking.

Of course, this is understandable and forgivable. Anyone would be nervous facing tens of thousands of people for the first time. If you participate in more concerts and perform more than a dozen shows, you certainly won't be as nervous as you are tonight.

This is stage experience, which requires practicing on stage. You can't learn it in the practice room, even if you have people watching.

"Are you Teacher Zhang Wen?"

At this moment, a female celebrity walked over and stopped in front of Zhang Wen.

The other person was wearing a white t-shirt and jeans, which looked very simple but gave people a very comfortable feeling, while also showing off her slender figure.

Zhang Wen recognized this person.

Zhou Meng is also a singer who has participated in many music variety shows, such as The Voice of China and The Chinese Singer. She is considered to be one of the more well-known young singers.

“Yes, that’s me,” Zhang Wen replied.

"Hello, Teacher Zhang. You may not know me. My name is Zhou Meng, and I am a singer," Zhou Meng introduced herself, extending her hand as she did so.

"I've seen you on TV." Zhang Wen gently squeezed his hand, then let go.

Zhao Tong and the others immediately became alert, their eyes filled with hostility as they looked at Zhou Meng.

They knew about the relationship between Teacher Zhang and Agent Gao, so they were naturally very resistant when they saw beautiful women taking the initiative to chat with them.

Moreover, they knew very well that the female singer was flirting with Teacher Zhang in order to write songs, and they absolutely could not let Teacher Zhang fall for someone else's honey trap.

"Teacher Zhang, actually I'm your fan. I especially love the songs you write," Zhou Meng said sincerely, her two big, watery eyes shining.

"Thank you," Zhang Wen said with a smile, but he was very calm inside. There were so many female singers who liked his songs, such as Li Yuqi, Cai Yaxuan, Yang Liling, etc. She couldn't even make it into the top 10, let alone the top 15.

There's nothing we can do about it; he's handsome and talented.

“Teacher Zhang, I would like to ask you to write a song for me. I know I’m being a bit presumptuous, but I can’t help it. I’m worried that if I miss tonight, I’ll never have the chance to meet you again. Is that alright?” Zhou Meng asked with anticipation, but more than that, she was worried, afraid that the man in front of her would disagree.

Thanks to the popularity of several music variety shows, she has indeed accumulated some popularity in recent years, but as a singer, who understands the pain of not having a representative work?

She had approached many famous musicians and offered high prices for songs, but even after getting the songs and singing them, they didn't make much of a splash.

Singing is different from diving. In diving, the smaller the splash, the better. But in singing, the bigger the splash, the better. Ideally, you should be able to splash water onto the audience. That's how you become a hit.

Seeing Zhang Wen in the locker room today immediately reminded her of her own problem. She thought about it for a long time on her way to the hotel and finally made up her mind.

Although she hasn't written many songs, every single one of them has become a hit, so maybe she'll be next.

"Zhou Meng!"

Suddenly a man's voice rang out, and then a middle-aged man wearing a linen shirt, with long hair and a mustache walked over and stopped between Zhou Meng and Zhang Wen.

"Teacher Pan..."

As soon as Zhou Meng opened her mouth, she was interrupted by the middle-aged man reaching out his hand.

“I’ve told you so many times, call me Brother Jiang or Brother Pan. Calling me Teacher Pan is too formal,” the man with the mustache said.

“Okay, Brother Pan,” Zhou Meng said, waiting for him to continue.

“Zhou Meng, I wrote a song especially for you. It’s perfect for you. When do you have time to talk about it?” the man with the mustache said solicitously.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Meng's face immediately showed an embarrassed expression. She was asking Zhang Wen for a song, and Pan Jiang suddenly interrupted and offered to sing a song. What was this all about?
Those who know her would think that Pan Jiang offered to send her the song, but those who don't would think she's flirting with other women.

Pan Jiang ignored Zhou Meng's thoughts and continued, "Zhou Meng, you've been in the industry for eight or nine years now. You should choose to collaborate with some well-known songwriters instead of some newcomers. The songs written by these people may sound okay at first, but they have no substance and will lose their popularity after a while. You know what I mean."

Zhou Meng's heart skipped a beat; how could she not understand what the other person meant?
This is clearly a sarcastic jab at Teacher Zhang.

Oops!

Is this Pan Jiang here to cause trouble?
(End of this chapter)