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nTranslator: Legge Editor: Legge

nThe next day.

nIn the evening.

nOlympic Stadium was crowded with a sea of people.

n“What a grand stage!”

n“Jesus, this is gorgeous!”

n“So this is the Olympic Stadium?”

n“Is it starting soon?”

n“It’s almost time.”

n“Zhang Ye!”

n“Zhang Ye!”

n“Zhang Ye!”

nThe tens of thousands of people at the venue had already started shouting Zhang Ye’s name.

nThe stadium’s crowd was even doing the wave.

nBackstage.

nZhang Ye was currently having his makeup put on.

nHa Qiqi shouted, “Do one more round of checks on the equipment! The concert is about to begin!”

nLittle Wang said excitedly, “The crowd outside is making such a big commotion!”

nLittle Zhou also said excitedly, “What a grand sight! It’s so spectacular!”

n“How can it not be? This is a venue holding close to a 100,000 people!” Wu Yi said, “No one in Asia has ever held such a large concert before! We’re the first to do so!”

nZhang Zuo asked, “Has the livestreaming camera been set up yet?”

nTong Fu said, “It was set up very early on. Everything is ready to go!”

nZhang Ye smiled and said, “Great job, everyone.”

nThe makeup artist said, “Don’t smile, I’m doing your makeup.”

nHa Qiqi asked, “How’s your throat today?”

nZhang Ye replied, “It’s great, never been better!”

nHa Qiqi smiled and said, “Then you must definitely sing well tonight. Who knows, we might just get to the summit of the Asian entertainment circle after today. If that happens, it would really be a success after all the hard work we’ve put in. When you return from your half a year or yearlong break, we can finally take a proper shot at the international entertainment circle. The domestic scene was our first step, followed by the Asian region. Our end goal is still to make your name known throughout the world. Let’s work together towards that, everyone!”

nZhang Ye was very happy to hear that. “Alright.”

n…

nAt Zhang Ye’s parents’ house.

nHis father urged, “It’s starting soon. Quickly get the livestream up.”

nHis mother said, “What are you rushing me for? There’s still 10 minutes to go.”

nHis father said, “Can’t you put it on first?”

n…

nAt Old Wu’s parents’ house.

nLi Qinqin said, “I had wanted to go to the venue to watch it live.”

nWu Changhe harrumphed, “That Little Ye! He kept insisting that we not go.”

nWu Zeqing smiled. “Let’s just watch it at home.”

n…

nAt Old Yao’s house.

nYao Jiancai said, “This fellow has all the glory today.”

nYao Mi giggled, “Uncle Zhang is mighty!”

n…

nSpring Garden’s studio.

nXiaodong called out, “It’s about to begin!”

nAmy harrumphed, “I’m not gonna watch!”

nLi Xiaoxian smiled and said, “Are you still angry about that?”

nAmy said, “Of course! No one stands people up like he did.”

nXiaodong said, “Alright then, I’ll just watch it with Xiaoxian.”

nAmy grumbled, but she still glanced at the livestream.

n…

nThe livestream had already started.

nIn the livestreaming channel, the viewership numbers shot up like crazy!

n10 million!

n20 million!

n30 million!

n50 million!

nIt kept soaring!

nIt was increasing by close to a 100,000 people each time!

nIn the end, even before the concert had begun, the number of people in the livestreaming channel had already broken past 100 million people. What kind of a concept was that? No one knew. Because in all of the streamed concerts that had taken place in the past, none of them had ever reached 100 million concurrent online viewers before!

nThe media.

nThe industry peers.

nThe citizens.

nZhang Ye’s family and friends.

nThose who could attend the concert live were here at the venue, while those who couldn’t make it were currently waiting for the stream to begin.

n…

nCounting down!

nFive!

nFour!

nThree!

nTwo!

nOne!

nBang!

nThe lights at the venue blazed to life!

nStunning stage effects exploded at once!

nThe audience, be it those at the venue or those watching the livestream, were immediately thrilled!

nAt this moment, the music played. It was the strum of an electric guitar!

n“Here he comes!”

n“It’s Zhang Ye!”

n“It’s starting, it’s starting!”

n“Lord Zhang is so full of spirit!”

n“Teacher Zhang, I love you!”

n“Ahhh!”

nScreams resounded through the stadium.

nThe entire venue was up on their feet, and everyone was crazily waving the glow sticks in their hands!

nA glamorously dressed Zhang Ye was standing on an elevator platform as he made his appearance in the middle of the stage. Looking at the view in front of him, seeing the hyped crowd of people, he felt at this moment that he had a lot of things to say. If there were still time, he still had a lot would like to do. However, he did not have the luxury. He was only left with the next two hours. This was the final bit of time that the Heavens had afforded him. Zhang Ye treasured it very much, so he wanted to give a perfect closing.

nThank you.

nThank you all for coming.

n“Zhang Ye!”

n“Zhang Ye!”

n“Zhang Ye!”

nAmid the shouting, Zhang Ye lightly raised his microphone.

nThe entire venue’s audience fell silent!

nZhang Ye closed his eyes as a lot of images appeared in his head.

nFrom his birth.

nTo his graduation.

nTo his debut in the entertainment circle.

nThe experiences he had on this journey were flashing through his mind.

nOpening his mouth, he sang 1 in a hoarse voice.

n“Whenever I walk on any of these streets,

n“My soul can never seem to be at peace.

n“Apart from the roar of engines and the buzz of electronics,

n“I think I hear the heartbeat of its soul.”

nZhang Ye sang in a low voice.

n“I have belly laughed here, and I have cried here.

n“I have lived my life here, and I will die here.

n“I have said my prayers here, and I’ve been at a loss here.

n“I’m searching here for what I lost here.

n“Beijing.

n“Beijing.”

nThe audience screamed with excitement!

nIt was a new song!

nA new song!

nIt was so nice to listen to. They knew he would come out with a new song!

nHowever, no one knew what sort of a mood Zhang Ye was in as he performed this song. Perhaps only Wu Zeqing understood.

n…

nWatching the stream.

nWu Zeqing was still smiling, but her eyes had reddened.

n…

nAt the venue.

nZhang Ye continued singing.

n“The three blocks between the coffeehouse and the plaza,

n“Feel like the distance between the neon lights and the moon.

n“In the struggle through life, people comfort and hug each other.

n“Searching and pursuing, clutching at shattered dreams.”

nAll of a sudden.

nZhang Ye raised his voice.

n“If one day I have no choice but to leave!

n“I hope people will bury me here!

n“I can feel a sense of belonging here!

n“I’m attached to so many of the things here!

n“I have belly laughed here, and I have cried here.

n“I have lived my life here, and I will die here.

n“I have said my prayers here, and I’ve been lost here.

n“I’m searching here for what I lost here.

n“Beijing, Beijing.

n“Beijing, Beijing.”

nCheers were ringing out through the venue!

nThe audience went wild!

nThis opener had pumped up the crowd!

n…

nOld Zhang’s house.

nFang Weihong sighed and said, “Teacher Zhang’s got such exceptional talent.”

nBut Zhang Yuanqi said, “Don’t you find him to be a little different today?”

nFang Weihong was taken aback. “No, not really? What’s wrong with him?”

n“Nothing, I probably just got the wrong impression,” Zhang Yuanqi replied.

n…

nOld Xu’s house.

nXu Meilan’s expression was one of total appreciation. “What a truly good song.”

nHer agent said, “It’s a new song! This is amazing!”

nA female assistant said, “Just the opener alone is so good. It’s stunning!”

n…

nOld Chen’s house.

nChen Guang said, “The effects at this venue are awesome!”

nFan Wenli said, “The choice of song was a good one too.”

n…

nBefore this, some people were still worried that Zhang Ye would only perform his old songs at the concert.

nBut now, everyone was relieved after this opener.

nZhang Ye was still that Zhang Ye they knew!

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