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Chapter 374 Explosive Performance — #Begging for all of Ikeno's new song titles
"Oh~!!"

"Crash."

As Sheng Ning's clear voice rang out, cheers and screams erupted uncontrollably from the audience.

The staff backstage at the Bird's Nest cooperated by making a few "dong dong dong" sounds and playing some sound effects, and then—

no one.

"Ahem... This concert is sponsored by Coconut Culture Media Co., Ltd., Kiwi Film & Television, Mango TV Online, and XXX and other brands... Okay, enough joking, let's get into today's concert feast."

Sheng Ning made a rare joke, and as her voice fell, the lights in the entire Bird's Nest suddenly dimmed. Then, the large screen that had been dark, as well as the broadcast screens facing other angles, suddenly lit up at the same time.

A line of large text appeared: 【Ikeno Soundwave Unleashed 2028 Global Concert – “Returning Home to the Light”.】

hum.

On the screen, in the darkness, a spotlight falls, and dust flies in the beam of light.

The piano music gradually enters the prelude of "Sunlight Through the Cracks".

"???"

"Crash!"

Almost instantly, upon hearing the familiar and melodious intro to "Sunlight Through the Cracks," all of Ikeno's fans and listeners at the scene erupted in cheers, creating a frenzy.

—"Sunlight Through the Cracks"—anyone who follows entertainment news knows what this song means to Ikeno.

It signifies a reboot, his first mini-EP as a singer, and more importantly... the beginning of everything.

From being the most miserable artist in the Chinese entertainment industry to now being the most awesome singer.

The subtitles slowly appeared: [Light was born from the cracks.]

This is followed by a fast-paced edit of footage, a close-up of an old cassette player, a pair of beautiful hands pressing the play button, and the intro to "When You" begins.

At the "Singer" competition, countless raised arms swayed to the rhythm in the darkness.

In the subway, the girl with headphones suddenly looked up, and the dappled sunlight passing by the window reflected in her pupils.

"My goodness... this opening was really well done."

Liu Xiaoxiao covered her mouth, her eyes a little red.

Xiao Zhang also looked up and covered his mouth: "Coconut is really good at this."

"Cough cough... No, no, we haven't even started singing yet."

My boyfriend coughed lightly twice, which was quite inappropriate.

But the next moment.

Water droplets fall onto the water's surface, creating golden ripples that transform into the patterns of blue and white porcelain.

The classic flute melody of "Blue and White Porcelain" begins smoothly.

Subtitle: [And those lingering echoes.]

On the screen, the entire venue suddenly went dark, and a blue sea of ​​stars spontaneously lit up. The chorus of "When You" was played at a music festival, with Teacher Shi on stage and the audience below spontaneously singing along with thousands of people.

Suddenly, silk ribbons fluttered in the Dunhuang desert, and the war drums of "A Bridge of Destiny" resounded.

On Douyin, Weibo, Xiaohongshu, and international platforms like YouTube, the global buzz surrounding "Open Fire" has exceeded 500 billion views, with various clips of ordinary people, internet celebrities, and both domestic and international figures flashing by.

Subtitle: [We will eventually meet again, though we will travel through time.]

"...So many representative works? Holy crap."

My boyfriend shut up because he absolutely loves "Blue and White Porcelain" and "Full Power." He even subscribed to several music streaming platforms' annual VIP memberships just for these two songs...

boom.

As soon as he finished speaking, the opening sequence on the big screen came to an end.

At the Bird's Nest stadium, on the actual stage, the central stage suddenly began to rotate, and dry ice appeared all around.

The children looked up at the rain of intangible cultural heritage paper-cuts falling from the sky, and the children's chorus of "As You Wish" became the closing act of this opening performance.

The faded tour tickets, the worn-out dance shoes, and the banners covered with signatures gradually rose into the air.

The final caption reads: [All journeys lead to the destination.]

Suddenly, a spotlight shone down, and Ikeno opened her arms with her back to the Bird's Nest sky. Golden feathers fell from the sky, and the melody of the variation "Sunlight Through the Cracks" reached its highest point.

[July 1, 2028, 12:00 PM.]

[Ikeno Souko Homecoming Concert.]

We are each other's light in the cracks.

Hey, hey, hey.

My heart was pounding.

The tens of thousands of people present instantly erupted in screams and cheers loud enough to lift the floor off the building.

"Ahhhhh!!"

"Coconut! Coconut!"

"Chiye! Chiye!"

"King of Heaven! King of Heaven!!"

In the live stream room where she doesn't eat cilantro, the number of viewers has reached a staggering 50+, and this is just for her single live stream.

The screen was flooded with comments, and the show became incredibly popular.

"Wow, this is a great start."

"Was the atmosphere at the scene that exciting?"

"The fans were very enthusiastic."

"What do you mean? What should we sing first? A brand new song right away? Wouldn't that be a bit too abrupt?"

"I checked the setlist, and it seems like the beginning is all new songs, even the very first one. I don't know what they were thinking. The people who came to buy tickets are all fans. Will they really buy into this?"

"..."

Wow…

She's found it difficult to get people listening to her live stream now that she doesn't eat cilantro, but she still upholds her "professional ethics" and says loudly: "The first song is a new song, what's it called again... 'Cao Cao'? This opening is so explosive, if I can't keep up with the first song, the rhythm of the rest will be a bit off."

As they were saying this, Ikeno's face appeared on the various large screens on the stage in front of them, but he did not speak, because the moment the opening ended, a completely unfamiliar and exceptionally catchy intro began to play.

Dark red magma patterns appeared on the giant circular screen, while the ground screen flickered with close-up light effects of cold weapon forging, with forging sparks and bronze inscriptions overlapping.

Nine giant war drums, arranged in a formation like geese, floated above the main stage, making a stunning appearance.

"Fuck me!"

Upon seeing this stage, I, who don't eat cilantro, immediately swore.

The heavy palace bell tolled three times, and as the third bell rang, the spotlight shone down with a roar, marking the end of the prelude to "Cao Cao".

Ikeno appeared fully in front of the camera, slightly turned to the side, and began to sing in the style most familiar to her original fans, and it was even the most winding, mountain-road-like vocals:
"Only heroes read the Romance of the Three Kingdoms."

"How can a hero not understand loneliness?"

Upon hearing these two sentences, everyone was immediately stunned.

Ikeno's voice gradually quickened:

"Walking down Changban Slope alone"

The moonlight is too gentle.

Cao Cao was not one to mince words.

"Determined to take Jingzhou"

"Using intrigue and cunning, openly speaking while secretly seizing power and influence."

"Holy crap, what's the name of this new song?!"

In the front row, a longtime fan of Ikeno stared wide-eyed and exclaimed, "That's so catchy..."

He knew he was wrong as soon as he said that, because something even more exciting and explosive was coming—

"At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, the Three Kingdoms period was marked by endless warfare."

"When tender feelings for one's children are swayed by the chaos of war, who will brew the wine?"

"Your deception is a matter of right and wrong in the Three Kingdoms period."

"After thousands of years of turmoil, everything starts anew."

"..."

Ikeno's live singing skills are undeniable, and "Cao Cao" is indeed a classic, electrifying song. However, his performance of it at this concert was different – ​​he raised the key.

Especially in the chorus, the singer's already superb singing skills, combined with the improved top-notch sound system, instantly swept the entire Bird's Nest with a wave of sound. The concert's sound effects were top-notch, the singer was top-notch, and the song was top-notch.

So, after Ikeno finished singing the first chorus of "Cao Cao", the atmosphere at the scene was completely electric.

It was only at this moment that Ikeno spoke his first words at the concert: "Welcome everyone to my concert. Here is a new song for you, 'Cao Cao'."

"Those who can sing don't need to sing, because none of you will sing at the new album launch."

After saying that, ignoring the laughter from the audience, Ikeno began singing the second verse.

……

Backstage.

Sheng Ning was watching Chi Ye on stage with her arms crossed. She didn't know much about music, but she could tell that "Cao Cao" was a good piece—at least as the opening of the concert, it perfectly captured the atmosphere.

Of course, she felt she shouldn't continue to "occupy" this position, because...

Not far behind her, Shi Jinwei sat to the side with a sour face, glancing outside every now and then. Of course, she couldn't see anything, so she could only listen. She was extremely anxious.

But no matter how urgent it is, I can't have any "close contact" with Sheng Ning. Wait... why is Sheng Ning here today?

She genuinely hadn't received any news before she arrived.

Ikeno only knows how to launch sneak attacks, and he's showing a lack of respect for the old man.

Hmm... she does know about "Cao Cao" because she heard Chi Ye sing it a few times during rehearsals.

Since Ikeno released his concert setlist, the outside world has been very interested in the opening song of his concert. After all, it is quite bold to open a concert with a new song.

Shi Jinwei initially thought the same thing, but after listening to Chi Ye's "Cao Cao," she suddenly realized that she was worrying unnecessarily.

—Not really.

She hadn't heard most of the new songs that followed, and she didn't know how Ikeno would sing them.

Are they going to play several songs that no one in the fandom is familiar with?

Can they all guarantee the same quality as "Cao Cao"?
Pliers didn't quite understand. She felt that Ikeno's greatest charm was his confidence, and... sometimes an overconfidence.

Have you heard any of his other new songs?

Suddenly, a voice that was both extremely "unfamiliar" and extremely "familiar" to her ears rang out.

Lost in thought, Sister Pliers suddenly looked up and saw that Sheng Ning had somehow walked up to her and was actually asking her a question.

Shi Jinwei: “?”

Seeing that the other person remained silent for a long time, Sheng Ning's phoenix eyes showed no emotional fluctuation. She simply gestured, "Go and take a look. I'm tired."

"..."

Shi Jinwei suddenly realized she was very nervous. She wanted to say something to boost morale, but then she found she didn't know what to say...

Damn it!
Why should I be nervous? I have more traffic than her now, and my status... we should be about the same, so why should I be nervous?
She must be nervous; she is Xiao Shi Jinwei!
While Sister Pliers was having a strange internal struggle, on the stage in front of her, Chi Ye had already finished singing "Cao Cao" and was now on the second song of the concert.

Another unfamiliar yet exceptionally pleasant prelude began.

then……

I'll draw a circle on the beach.

"A peaceful world that belongs to just the two of us"

"No need to connect with others"

Shi Jin opened her mouth slightly.

I don't care if you come from the abyss.

"They don't care about the scales on their bodies."

Love can overcome everything.

Sheng Ning blinked, paused, and then returned to the doorway.

"As long as you're by my side"

"Completely ignoring all rumors and gossip."

Please don't rush into a meeting.

"It sank to the horizon in the blink of an eye."

In a live stream where the person didn't eat cilantro, the number of viewers quickly reached over 100 million, with the screen filled with question marks.

"????"

"That sounds great."

"I'm begging for the name of the previous song."

"No, it's the first and second songs."

"Ikeno!! He's too strong!"

"Is this song really that amazing? The first time I heard it, I felt like I was cleansed. Does anyone know what I mean?!"

"I understand how you feel, sister, that's absolutely amazing!"

"..."

Ikeno 2/0.

The phrase "Don't eat cilantro" seems to subtly guide the rhythm after the first song, but Ikeno clearly didn't want such a high ticket price to be "wasted," so the rhythm was arranged very tightly.

After the second song came out, I was already at a loss for how to even begin to criticize it.

This…

That's really awesome.

But can it really be like this every time?
I do not believe!
Thinking that I don't eat cilantro, I was then greeted with the third "new song" of today's concert.

The bittersweet experience of cultivating love

Learn to let go of past desires.

"Our Faith"

How hard it is to forget

"..."

Not eating cilantro suddenly made me feel like I might really be "unprofessional" today.

"I'm a little unsure how to put this..."

She watched the live stream's popularity and buzz surge, along with the gifts, and was told to make sure the photos were clear. Then she turned to look at the countless fans in the audience, completely immersed in the concert atmosphere...

If it were a new song, people wouldn't react this way because it's unfamiliar to them.

but now……

As it turns out, if you're strong enough, you really can do whatever you want.

Maybe so…

The next song isn't new, but I'm suddenly even more excited since I don't eat cilantro.

Because Ikeno rarely sings, she has hardly released any albums. She only releases a few songs when "needed" to, or when she appears on various galas and variety shows.

In short, his fans and music lovers are those who have never actually heard his songs in person.

It's even harder to appreciate Ikeno's singing and live performances, which have been hyped up to the skies.

But it's okay, this time they felt it.

The fourth, the fifth, the sixth...

After that, Chi Ye didn't sing any new songs, but started singing some "old songs" that everyone was already familiar with, including two of Teacher Shi's representative works.

When "When You" was sung, it was a massive sing-along by tens of thousands of people in the audience. The scene was breathtaking, orderly, and moving.

After the song "Sunshine Through the Cracks" was sung, many sentimental fans urinated.

I also sang "A Bridge of Fate". My performance today wasn't the best, but my singing skills were truly on full display. Shi Jinwei, who sang a duet with Chi Ye, and I felt like we were trying to kill each other with our singing.

The atmosphere of the concert, along with the cheers and screams, gradually reached its peak as one old song and one new song were performed.

Meanwhile, outside, an unexpected surge of attention is brewing and spreading.

On Weibo's trending topics list, #IkenoBirdNestConcert# has now risen to second place.

The number one spot is—#Begging for the title of Ikeno's first song#
Then, not long after, it became #Begging for the title of Ikeno's second song#
Then came the third... the seventh, the eighth...

(End of this chapter)