The host finished speaking and announced the start of the concert. In the stadium, nearly 80,000 audience members cheered loudly, their voices deafening.
The performance was simultaneously broadcast online and on television, reaching nearly 200 million viewers, with comments flooding the screen.
Yu Luobai appeared on stage, dressed in a black outfit, holding the microphone and dancing to the rhythm of a rock song with street dance moves. The entire venue was set ablaze, with the audience roaring in excitement.
Shen Shuyao, seated in the VIP section, waved her fan banner, cheering excitedly along with a group of fans.
At this moment, viewers watching the online livestream began leaving comments:
"I'm so jealous of the people there!!!"
"Ah ah ah ah, the brother is so handsome!"
"I can't take it anymore!! Husband, I love you!"
"That physique!! The open collar, the sexy collarbone!! Ah ah ah ah ah!"
"Hey, that's my husband, thank you!"
"If he hadn't explained it to me for two hours in bed, I would've believed it!"
"Mommy loves you!!!"
Ji Nian, watching the scene on the screen, was struck by the moment. Although she had seen him dance during rehearsals, the sight before her now made him seem like the brightest star in the universe.
"So handsome!!" He Yi exclaimed.
Ji Nian couldn't help but swoon, despite being around him every day recently. How could she ever get tired of looking at that face? On stage, he seemed to glow, making one helplessly fall for him.
After the song ended, the audience's voices were hoarse, and their glow sticks hadn't stopped waving.
Ji Nian observed the audience captured by the cameras. In her two lifetimes combined, she had never seen so many people, making her even more nervous.
After waiting nearly half an hour backstage, it was soon her turn. She heard a staff member hurriedly call for her.
Ji Nian was startled, quickly standing up, and He Yi helped her follow the staff member to the location of the rising stage platform.
"Little Nian, you'll sit here at the piano. When the platform rises, just do as you rehearsed today," the staff member smiled.
Ji Nian's heart was in a flutter, but she followed the instructions and took her seat.
Since she was below the stage, she could clearly hear the sounds from above.
Yu Luobai had already changed into a deep blue suit adorned with sparkling star patterns. His handsome features and graceful, radiant demeanor exuded a gentle warmth.
"Today, I've invited someone here," Yu Luobai spoke into the microphone, his eyes smiling at the audience below. "I'm really looking forward to our collaboration on a new song, 'Fairy Tale,' which I dedicate to you all!"
As he finished speaking, the lights in the stadium suddenly dimmed. A spotlight shone on the center of the stage, revealing a rising platform with a grand white piano.
The platform rotated, directing the camera's focus onto the woman!
The stadium, previously filled with deafening cheers, fell silent in an instant.
The online viewers were equally stunned.
On the screen, a stunningly beautiful woman sat at the piano, wearing a strapless star-patterned dress. Her wavy curled hair made her appear seductive and alluring, her fair skin accentuating her bold red lips.
Hearing the silence in the venue, Ji Nian took a deep breath, reassuring herself. Remain calm, she thought, I'm just accompanying on the piano, just play as I usually do.
Yu Luobai walked to the front of the piano, smiling at the woman, signaling her to begin.
Ji Nian nodded slightly, her hands naturally resting on the keys. A beautiful prelude filled the stadium, enhanced by the sound effects.
Yu Luobai's eyes twinkled with amusement as he raised the microphone and tenderly sang the lyrics in time with the piano.
"I've forgotten how long it's been since I last heard you
Tell me your favorite story
I thought about it for so long, I started to panic..."
The production crew had already displayed the lyrics on the screen backstage. The live audience was captivated by the beautiful melody and moving lyrics, quietly appreciating the music.
However, the online livestream erupted with comments:
"Did you all see that? The mysterious composer!!"
"Oh my god, the mysterious composer wrote the song, and Ji Nian is the guest performer!!"
"I have a bold idea! Could it be that our brother bought Plain Road?!!"
"Didn't anyone notice? As a professional piano arts student, Ji Nian's playing shows real skill, not fake!"
"Oh my god, Ji Nian is so beautiful, ah ah ah ah ah ah, I'm her fan for her looks!"
"How dare she perform alongside our king??"
"A 28th-tier small-time actress, I'm gonna puke!"
"Does Yu Luobai not have any resources left? He needs to rely on Ji Nian for a new song?"
"Surely these aren't our White's fans, who among our fan group has such poor manners?"
"White must have his reasons for whatever he does! Do you have any right to criticize?"
"Exactly, even though I'm not pleased that Ji Nian, with her fame level, can perform alongside my husband, I'll support whatever my husband does!"
"Floor above +1."
"+2."
As the song ended, the live audience remained silent for a moment before bursting into applause.
Seizing the opportunity, the female host stepped forward to energize the crowd, smiling, "Wow, this new song left me lingering in emotions."
After her performance, Ji Nian followed Yu Luobai's glance, and the two walked to the center of the stage together.
Yu Luobai smiled, "I really like this song too, and I'm so fortunate to have received such a wonderful piece."
The male host nodded with a smile, "This is Little Nian's first time at our concert. Why don't you greet the audience?"
Ji Nian was puzzled, as this wasn't part of the rehearsal flow. She was supposed to leave the stage after playing. When was this added?
Uncertain, she pointed at herself, her eyes filled with confusion as she looked up at the much taller Yu Luobai, mouthing, "Do I need to speak?"
Seeing her adorable expression, Yu Luobai couldn't help but laugh out loud. He nodded, indicating that she needed to say a few words.
Ji Nian took the microphone and looked out at the audience, her mind blank. She swallowed and said in a dazed, cute manner, "Hello."
Yu Luobai smiled, shaking his head as he looked down at the woman. He then took the microphone and addressed the audience, "Little Nian is a bit shy, but our fish fans find her quite adorable, don't you?"
Seeing this, the audience found it endearing. Since their idol had spoken, the fans obliged, shouting, "Yes!"
Ji Nian had been worried about being attacked by Yu Luobai's fans, but upon hearing their loud "yes," she looked up at the man with a delighted, sparkling gaze.
"Thank you all, my name is Ji Nian. I'm so happy to be here at the concert and perform alongside your male god. The new song is great! I hope you'll all show your support!" Ji Nian, no longer nervous, smiled as she promoted the new song.
After all, the more popular the new song, the more money she would make...
