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Chapter 214 Once wasn't enough, it had to be done twice.

At 7 p.m. sharp, the lights in the concert hall slowly dimmed, and the last whispers of conversation disappeared into the air.

Thousands of spectators simultaneously turned their gaze to the still-unlit stage, as if guided by an invisible hand.

The giant LED screen quietly lit up, displaying a carefully designed countdown for the opening: ten, nine, eight...

Every jump in the numbers resonated with the audience's heartbeat.

The chat area of ​​the online live stream instantly erupted, with comments from all over the country flooding the screen: "Shanghai check-in!" "Chengdu fan reporting in!" "Looking forward to the start!"

In the center of the stage, a nearly three-meter-tall retro gramophone model slowly rose on a lift platform, with a spotlight precisely shining on the gramophone, its golden horn reflecting a warm glow.

The female singer, dressed in an elegant long dress, stood quietly beside the gramophone, as if she were sealed in time. It was Chen Jinyi.

Yu Wei had seen the phonograph model many times during rehearsals, but the experience of seeing it actually on stage was completely different.

Nothing represents the nostalgic theme of Part One better than a phonograph.

Soon, the first note rang out, the familiar prelude to "Memories Can Only Be Relived". The music came from afar, gradually increasing in volume. The familiar and slightly sad melody was like a key, quietly opening the tunnel of time.

This 70-year-old song resonated deeply not only with the audience but also with Yu Wei.

When Chen Jinyi sang "Time flies and never returns, the past can only be reminisced," her voice was not only clear and high-pitched, but also carried a touch of the texture of time, as warm and smooth as freshly warmed honey water, gliding over the hearts of the listeners.

A true expert can tell a lot from a single performance. Singers are not only judged by their singing skills; their voice is also an extremely important factor. However, most people's voices are roughly the same.

Aunt Chen's voice is a gift from God; she truly deserves to be the daughter of two legendary singers—her genes are amazing.

"How was Xiao Chen's singing? Let me give her a score."

Qi Luoan rarely talks about her family background, but looking at her radiant mother on the screen, she couldn't help but feel a sense of pride. This was her mother, after all; how could she not be proud of her?
"I'd give it a 9.8. The original version is too classic and can't be surpassed."

While replying to the message, Yu Wei was thinking about something else. This family has such good singing genes, so why is it that Qi Luoan and Qi Yuan's generation is obviously a step behind?
It can't be that Lao Qi's genes are holding him back...

He glanced at the online viewers' comments, and found that netizens had given the song very high praise, comparing it to an old cassette tape that instantly transported people back to that innocent and naive age.

The number of viewers was displayed in real time on the right side of the live stream: 10, 15, 20... The numbers jumped up and down, and the comments were so fast that they were almost impossible to read.

Chen Jinyi's singing voice became increasingly deep, like a gentle murmur of flowing water, beautiful and intriguing.

As the last note faded, a moment of silence was followed by thunderous applause.

"Aunt Chen's opening was quite something."

Yu Wei had watched the rehearsal process many times, while Chen Jinyi just sang casually at the time. She didn't expect that the actual stage performance would be just like a live performance.

As you get older, you might relax a bit most of the time, but when it comes to crucial moments, you strike hard. Faker, right?

As the music faded, all the lights in the venue suddenly came on. Chen Jinyi bowed deeply to the audience and then turned to wave to the live broadcast camera.

That was just the beginning; now it's time for her main job.

"Good evening, dear friends at the scene and family members watching from the screen!"

Chen Jinyi's voice, clear and distinctive, resonated throughout the venue through the microphone.

She walked to the phonograph, gently picked up a vinyl record, and faced the audience: "Tonight, we will divide into four chapters: Memory, Dream, Country, and Home."

“Every melody is a slice of time, and every note is a carrier of emotion. Let us step into the first river and return to those faded but warm years.”

As soon as she finished speaking, the stage lights switched to a warm yellow tone, and the background screen displayed the scene of an old street from the last century.

The nostalgic stage is incomplete without Chen Ping, who is truly the foremost figure of the old era. Therefore, the second song is his work, "Yesterday's Stars," performed by the gentle singer Li Yun.

Yu Wei had listened to this song many times during rehearsals and didn't have much to say about it; it was just an old song he had never heard before.

"What are you looking at me for?"

Yu Wei was still enjoying the performance when he noticed that many guests backstage were looking at him intentionally or unintentionally.

What's so interesting about this? He has no grudge against Senior Chen. In a sense, he should thank him for disrupting the timeline.

Shen Yutong remained silent, only pointing to his phone. Yu Wei opened it and saw that the chat was so messed up that it had completely lost its way.

"Damn it, Yu Wei is about to exert his power, suppressing the bloodline."

"It's better to be like Yu Weiyi, waiting to be veiled."

They've stirred up a lot of controversy and had their fun, but this has also raised netizens' expectations. We'll have to see how Yu Wei performs to see the outcome...

Yu Wei didn't know what to say. He seemed expectant but was actually scrutinizing the situation. "Do you want this blessing?"

The nostalgia segment only featured four songs, all by well-known senior artists who have their own dressing rooms. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call it a battle of the gods.

However, when the song title "The Moon Represents My Heart" and the singer Meng Han's name appeared in the lower right corner of the screen at the same time, netizens felt the same way as Yu Wei did.

Viewers who hadn't seen the program even doubted their own judgment, wondering why Teacher Meng, with her thick eyebrows and big eyes, was singing this song.
But to everyone's surprise, Meng Han changed his usual screaming singing style and showed his "rock-style deep emotion" for the first time, with an unexpected tenderness in his hardcore voice.

When Meng Han sang "You ask me how deep my love is," every word was filled with the weight of hardship, and her abundant emotions poured out, causing netizens to gradually forget the original singer.

Teacher Meng has won and lost, but he's never been bad. To be able to transform a simple, sentimental song into something so deeply moving and poignant is truly astonishing. Just a couple of days ago, Yu Wei asked Teacher Meng why he chose this song, and his answer was surprisingly related to himself.

He felt that the AI ​​version of "Invisible Wings" was very popular, so he thought it would be better to sing a gentle song that would be both witty and relatable to young people.

It can only be said that Teacher Meng is capable of taking a joke and is quite fond of her fans.

Although there was a hint of gimmickiness, he successfully won over the audience with his talent. This level of classic reconstruction can be described as a new achievement. Listening to too much of it can really lead you astray.

As the conclusion to the first part, Teacher Meng's performance was undoubtedly a great success. It was a nostalgic piece that actually incorporated elements of the new era, which was exactly what the organizers wanted to see.

Seeing the screen full of cheers in the live stream, Yu Wei gradually understood why Teacher Meng was so looking forward to the concert.

Unlike the lighthearted skirmishes of variety shows, this is a real martial arts tournament, teeming with masters.

If a host who can casually sing can hold up half the sky, the pressure from singers will only be greater.

With the arrival of the second part, Yu Wei and Shen Yutong also began to prepare themselves, as it would soon be their turn.

"I'm going to wait in the wings now."

Shen Yutong appeared a little earlier than Yu Wei, with three people in between. This should be a good thing for her, as Yu Wei took over her turn. Only those who sing know the truth.

The competition in the second group was relatively better, with only one senior singer performing, while the other young singers, including Shen Yutong, were all in a strong position.

If Lin Puyan hadn't run in this group, the competition would have been quite fierce. Unfortunately, he slipped away quickly…

"Go Yutong!"

"I will carry the banner for Yu Tong."

Seeing that it was almost her best friend's turn to appear, Qi Luoan was very active, sending several messages to cheer her on.

She was driven entirely by emotion, devoid of reason, and what she was most looking forward to tonight was their four songs.

Even before Shen Yutong's performance began, the audience could sense something was off from the changes in the stage effects.

Compared to the bright and cheerful stages of others, her song was a bit too dark, and the cold white light even made people feel a little depressed.

When the piano keys she touched produced a plaintive prelude, netizens instantly realized that this song was different from the other songs in the concert.

Shen Yutong wasn't trying to cater to the organizers' requests; she just wanted to express herself on stage. She was inspired to write this slightly dark song after reading Yu Wei's "Malice."

But her unconventional approach has won the hearts of many viewers, as netizens today are inherently rebellious.

Galas are always about truth, goodness, and beauty; a little catharsis now and then is nice...

The stage lights changed from cool blue to dark red in response to the mood of the song, as if symbolizing the spread of malice in people's hearts.

Regardless of what the officials think, both online and on-site audiences enjoyed it. Performing such a crazy song on a legitimate stage deserves attention!
However, in the final part, her singing style suddenly softened, and the lighting turned a warm yellow.

The song ends with reflection and redemption, which finally aligns with the style of the concert.

This was also Shen Yutong's answer after reading the book: although malice certainly existed, she still chose to become a spreader of goodwill.

Amidst thunderous applause, Yu Wei also entered the waiting area. Everyone's performance was so brilliant, he had to do his best as well.

I'll try to open it at 100% tonight, however difficult...

"Yu Wei is finally coming! I can't wait!"

"I really want to hear Red Sun."

"Don't rush, there are two more songs."

Netizens were getting impatient because of the previous provocations, but unfortunately, Song Shu was next to take the stage.

Her singing wasn't bad, but the electronic music was so overpowering that every line sounded like it was sung by a human, even more AI-like than AI.

The song itself is good, but her rendition completely lacks any inspirational message, especially compared to the amazing performances of the previous singers. Her performance was utterly disappointing.

Actually, her performance was quite good compared to the rehearsal. I don't know who invited this girl. Isn't Sister Nan better than her?

Her performance ruined the second part, instantly lowering the average viewing experience. The VIPs frowned, finding the positive energy segment a bit too much.

It's one thing for a funeral song to be an artistic pursuit, but what does it mean that it doesn't even have an uplifting or positive message?
In fact, the positive energy aspect is the key to the concert in the above plan. Nostalgia is the introduction, the main theme is the climax, the meaning of reunion is the extension, and inspiration is the keynote of the evening.

As long as you strive for improvement, even if the other three aspects are not done well, the gala will still pass. But now, the basics aren't even done well, so how can we expect to improve?
In the control room, Wang Qi had been closely monitoring the situation. Seeing the displeasure on their faces, he panicked. Senior Lin had misled him…

If Lin Puyan hadn't changed his division, this part could have held up. Who would have thought he'd be transferred out of nowhere?

He couldn't help but look at Yu Wei, who was resting with his eyes closed in the waiting area, to see if he could turn the situation around in the end.

I thought his two songs were the key to saving the day, but now even the first song has to rely on Yu Wei. What a mess.

One burst of force isn't enough, you need to do it twice...

(End of this chapter)