Chapter 125 - 118: Concert (Part 2)

Chapter 125: Chapter 118: Concert (Part 2)

As he spoke, he even reached out and playfully punched Zheng Zhi’s shoulder a few times. Combined with that smug, sleazy look on his face, it was absolutely disgusting!

"Old Zheng, not bad at all!"

"As expected of someone who designs QQ skins. You’re quite the player!"

Back at home,

Gao Yuan had thought the two of them would be ready to go, but he found them still in their loungewear, curled up on the sofa watching TV, not looking the least bit rushed.

"Aren’t we supposed to be getting ready to leave?"

"Hurry up and change so we can go!"

Lin Wanyu pushed Gao Yuan aside, as he was blocking her view. "It’s still early. You go get changed first. I want to finish this episode."

"Change into what?!"

"This is what I’m wearing."

Hearing this, Lin Wanyu shot him a disdainful look. She had arranged a chance for Gao Yuan to sing on stage with Jay Chou; showing up in a tracksuit would be a total letdown.

"Qingqing."

Lin Wanyu beckoned to Li Mengqing beside her.

Li Mengqing rose with a smile, pulled Gao Yuan up, and led him toward the bedroom.

She wasn’t just going to pick out an outfit for him; she was also going to style his hair. Today, Gao Yuan had to look his absolute best when he stepped onto that stage.

「An hour later.」

The three of them left the house.

They drove directly to the Hang City Grand Lotus Stadium. Gao Yuan had a hard time finding a parking spot, finally squeezing into one in a nearby residential complex.

Yes.

The nearby streets, the mall parking lots—every available spot was full.

Luckily, Gao Yuan’s car was a supercar, so he managed to bluff his way into parking inside the complex.

’I expected it to be crowded, but not *this* crowded.’

Walking to the entrance, all he could see was a sea of people.

Fortunately, Elder Lin had provided them with VIP access. The three of them found the VIP channel entrance and headed inside.

This just went to show how incredibly popular Jay Chou’s concerts were. There were so many wealthy people here to see the show.

Even the VIP channel had a line!

Just getting in took them over ten minutes.

When the three of them were seated in the VIP 2 section right next to the stage, Gao Yuan couldn’t help but give Elder Lin a mental thumbs-up.

Their seats were directly facing the center of the stage, offering the best view in the entire venue.

Gao Yuan looked around at the dense crowd surrounding them. People were grouped in blocks, their light sticks twinkling like stars.

This was Gao Yuan’s first time at a concert. He had listened to Jay Chou’s songs before, but he’d never heard them live.

After waiting for an hour,

Jay Chou’s figure slowly appeared at the center of the stage.

"Hello, my friends in Hang City!"

Instantly, the venue erupted. Waves of cheers exploded throughout the Grand Lotus Stadium.

Gao Yuan, caught up in the middle of it all, was swept away by the atmosphere. He waved his light stick and looked toward Jay Chou on the stage.

Because they were so close, he could see Jay Chou’s face clearly.

He had to admit, Jay Chou had put on some weight.

’Once a man gets married and becomes a father, he just can’t help but pack on the pounds!’

For his first song, Jay Chou performed the relatively fast-paced "Nocturne." This was also a song Gao Yuan liked; every time he heard it, he couldn’t help but move to the rhythm.

At this moment, Gao Yuan was completely immersed in the music, humming along with Jay Chou.

After the opening, Jay Chou performed four more songs in a row. Every single one was familiar to Gao Yuan, and he could hum along to them all.

Seeing Gao Yuan humming along to every song, Lin Wanyu felt even more certain that asking her dad to make the arrangements was the right decision.

Lin Wanyu had been to countless concerts, including a few of Jay Chou’s.

The last message she had sent to Lin Hongnian yesterday was to ask for an opportunity to sing on stage with the performer.

Most concerts have a song request segment, but these are usually pre-arranged for acquaintances or bought by fans. The chances of a regular, unknown fan being chosen are extremely slim.

And inviting a fan to sing on stage was even rarer.

Lin Hongnian had told her it was all arranged, which meant it was definitely arranged. All they had to do was wait quietly for the fan interaction segment.

After his fifth song, Jay Chou began the first fan interaction segment.

However, it wasn’t to pick a fan for a song request or a duet. Instead, he introduced a mysterious guest performer.

The stage lights went dark. As the rhythm of the music started, a figure appeared on stage, his back to the audience.

But even with his back turned, everyone shouted his name in the very next instant.

The intro to this song was just too familiar!

"Xue Zhiqian!"

"Actor! Actor! Actor!"

The cheers from the audience in the Grand Lotus Stadium grew louder and louder, wave after wave.

"Keep it simple, the way you speak, keep it simple."

"..."

Xue Zhiqian began to sing, and the audience immediately started singing along with him. The song instantly turned into a massive chorus.

Gao Yuan was also quite surprised. He hadn’t expected the guest performer to be Old Xue.

’This must be the first time Jay Chou and Old Xue have collaborated, right?’

What a surprise!

The audience members at this concert were probably going to be very satisfied. One ticket not only got them a live performance from Jay Chou, but also a guest appearance from Old Xue.

Gao Yuan could also sing "Actor," but his rendition was pretty terrible.

You could say that he loved the song, but the song did not love his awful voice.

It was not a mutual love.

Watching Old Xue sing with such emotion on stage, Gao Yuan suddenly felt a twinge of envy.

He no longer had to worry about money, but because his family was poor when he was young, he didn’t have the best upbringing. His parents never had extra money to sign him up for any talent classes.

As he grew up, his interest in video games far surpassed any of those talents, so he had even less time to learn them.

Singing, dancing, playing an instrument—he didn’t have a single presentable skill among them.

’Oh, well!’

’Being rich is fun enough!’

’No need to be greedy.’

Gao Yuan comforted himself and let go of his desire to be perfect at everything.

After Xue Zhiqian finished "Actor" and greeted the audience, Jay Chou walked back out.

"Thanks, Old Xue!"

"Are you all happy that Old Xue is here today?!"

The audience, of course, roared their approval.

Next, Old Xue and Jay Chou began to perform on stage together. Old Xue sang Jay Chou’s "Secret," while Jay Chou sang Old Xue’s "Just Right."

They traded lines, with the music shifting to the corresponding melody for each singer. Both of them handled the transitions seamlessly.

It gave Gao Yuan a completely new experience.

"Next up, I’m going to pick a fan to request a song!"

A spotlight and a camera began to move in sync around the Grand Lotus Stadium. Every time they swept over a section of the crowd, a wave of gasps and shouts would follow.

"And if the chosen fan can sing well, I might even invite them on stage to sing with me!"

As soon as Jay Chou said this, the entire audience erupted once more.

This wasn’t just requesting a song from your seat and getting a moment on camera.

This was a chance to sing on stage with Jay Chou and Old Xue.

To sing a song with two superstars at the same time—for every fan in the crowd, this was the opportunity of a lifetime.

Beside Gao Yuan, Lin Wanyu and Li Mengqing were also watching the spotlight swing back and forth over the rear sections, but it never swept over their VIP 2 section.

She couldn’t help but feel a little anxious.

’Is Dad reliable or not?!’

Just as she was about to take out her phone to confirm with Lin Hongnian, a blinding light shone down on them.

The light stopped right on them. The faces of Gao Yuan, Lin Wanyu, and Li Mengqing appeared simultaneously on the big screen on stage.

"Whoa!"

"Gao Yuan, it’s happening, it’s happening!"

The moment Lin Wanyu had been waiting for had finally arrived.

A staff member holding a red microphone came jogging over to them.

Lin Wanyu took the microphone from the staff member, but instead of immediately greeting Jay Chou on stage, she turned to Gao Yuan beside her and shouted excitedly, "Gao Yuan, what song do you want to hear?"

Her words were broadcast throughout the entire stadium, and the big screen showed Lin Wanyu’s excited, smiling face.

The scene even made Jay Chou, on stage, crack a smile.

He knew this interaction was pre-arranged and that he would be inviting them on stage for a duet.

To be honest, Jay Chou didn’t like these kinds of arrangements, but the identity of the person who’d requested it made it difficult for him to refuse.

Now, seeing how beautiful Lin Wanyu was, his worries lessened slightly.

’If she’s beautiful, it’s still acceptable even if her singing isn’t that great.’

He spoke into his mic, "And what song would this beautiful lady like to request?"

Lin Wanyu held the microphone and said to Jay Chou on stage, "It’s my big brother here who’s requesting the song!"

Jay Chou was taken aback for a moment, his gaze shifting to Gao Yuan beside Lin Wanyu.

At that moment, Gao Yuan took the microphone that Lin Wanyu handed him and looked at Jay Chou on stage. Their eyes met.

Since he was out to have fun, Gao Yuan had chosen to exude an aura of roguish charm.

As Jay Chou looked at Gao Yuan, he was struck by the man’s unique charisma. It was an attitude he had only ever seen on some of the top second-generation heirs.

He suddenly understood why the organizers had insisted on the on-stage duet.

"So, handsome, what song would you like to request?"