Chapter 641 Old Friends - Concert

"I heard that after deducting costs, all the remaining proceeds from Tang Zi's concert will be donated directly to two cities in western Yunnan to help them complete their post-war reconstruction!"

"He truly lives up to his idol's reputation! He's an absolute role model for singers in the Chinese entertainment industry!"

"Hmm, it seems like a lot of celebrities have responded, including some international stars! They will be performing for free at different shows as surprise guests!"

"Really? It's a pity I didn't manage to get tickets this time, I definitely have to go to the next one!"

"Has the concert already started? I think I can hear a little bit of singing?"

The crowd outside the venue was buzzing with excitement.

Many fans who couldn't get tickets camped out in the square and on the nearby steps, propping their heads up and swaying to the music, as if they could join in the excitement of the concert from afar!

Along the street where the venue is located, there are joint military and police operations to maintain public order and security at all times.

Police cars sped by, sirens blaring and lights flashing.

A distinctive camouflage military vehicle then drove up and came to a sudden stop at the rear door!

The fans who were waiting at the back door of the venue all looked up, their questioning gazes all turning towards them.

Hundreds of eyes, filled with curiosity!

"Look, it's a military vehicle!"

"Let me see! Are there any handsome young soldiers?"

"I probably can't see their faces from this distance, sister."

Young people are full of youthful vigor and have endless energy to laugh and play.

The military vehicle's door opened amidst the attention of onlookers.

A tall and burly man stepped out of the driver's seat. He was wearing camouflage combat uniform and had a hat on his head, making it impossible to see his face in the dim corner under the streetlights.

However, her good figure and extraordinary temperament of standing tall and proud drew playful whistles and teasing from onlookers!

The man ignored them and quickly walked to the passenger side to open the door.

What first caught everyone's attention was a pair of women's formal leather shoes, followed by a slender and graceful figure with a casual and composed demeanor.

The woman was dressed in a military green uniform, her tall and perfect figure completely covered by the uniform. Only her black leather shoes gleamed under the night lights!

"Major Wen, it seems the concert has already started. Even though I rushed, I still made you a step late. It's all those brats' fault in the team. They kept lecturing you on tactics and sniping, as if they wanted you to stay at the team's for three days and three nights!"

“Everyone’s having a great time. I’ll come again when I have the chance.” Wen Ni held up her military cap with one hand, her lips curving slightly as she glanced at him. “Anxi is also here as a guest performer. As her boyfriend, aren’t you going in to check it out before you leave?”

"I'd like to, but unfortunately I have to go back and keep those monkeys in the team in check!" The man, Shi Yuan, glanced at the time and shook his head helplessly, a headache clearly visible. "I'd appreciate it if Major Wen could explain this to me. I'll personally apologize to her in a couple of days!"

"Done!"

"Go on in! I won't keep you any longer." Shi Yuan waved his hand, one hand on the car door as he prepared to get in. "Take your ticket! I kept it a secret from them, I didn't tell them you were coming. They'll be ecstatic to see you later!"

"It's true what they say about being in a relationship; you even know how to surprise people now." Wen Ni nodded and teased him.

But Shi Yuan pursed his lips, a hint of shyness on his dark, thin face!

Wen Ni stopped bothering him, greeted him, and watched him drive away. Only then did she step aside, turn around, and enter the back gate.

Passing through the dark underground corridor

Under the astonished gaze of the staff,

Wen Ni walked steadily straight to the entrance of the venue leading to the SVIP area!

The door slowly opened

The gentle drumbeats and soothing melody instantly enveloped Wen Ni's ears!

In the dim light, light sticks twinkled in the stands, like countless stars surrounding the dazzling stage in the center!

The person on stage, wearing a pink floor-length mermaid dress, stood under the spotlight, so dazzling that her whole body, including the hem of her dress, seemed to glow.

It's Tang Zi, Tang Zi whom I haven't seen in a long time.

Wen Ni gazed quietly at Tang Zi, her eyes shimmering with light, a hint of tenderness and melancholy lingering at the corners.

After a long while, Wen Ni took off her conspicuous military jacket and draped it over her arm, holding a military cap in her hand. Wearing only a thin light-colored military green shirt and casual trousers, she walked step by step in her leather shoes to the SVIP aisle that was infinitely close to the stage!

She stood in the aisle, not going to sit down in her designated SVIP seat.

The SVIP fans sitting on the other side of the aisle noticed Wen Ni's appearance, and when they saw her clothes and the military cap she was holding, they were all stunned by her appearance and couldn't take their eyes off her in surprise and confusion!

What? Now... even soldiers can slack off and come to concerts?

But actually, Wen Ni didn't intend to be so high-profile.

She was assigned by the military to come to Hong Kong to conduct training and outreach for several special operations reserve units, which happened to coincide with the first stop of Tang Zi's concert tour.

She was in a rush to get to the concert after training all afternoon, but she had left her usual clothes at the hotel. In the end, Wen Ni simply didn't want to bother and had Shi Yuan drive her over.

On stage, one song after another, and one guest after another took turns performing.

For nearly three hours, Wen Ni stood there from the halfway point to the very end of the concert, without moving an inch!

"Who is she?" A staff member backstage also noticed Wen Ni and whispered to his colleague, "She hasn't changed her posture in an hour and a half."

"It's obvious, she's a soldier." His companion curled his lip. "And a female soldier who's really good at standing at attention!"

"Nonsense, do you even need to tell me?" The staff member rolled their eyes. "What I mean is, she's acting a bit strange. She doesn't seem like a die-hard fan. Could she be Tang Zi's friend?"

"Tell Sister Tang Zi when it's almost over."

"good."

The staff nodded and continued working.

The audience members sitting in the SVIP seats were also very busy. They kept looking at Tang Zi on the stage and Wen Ni standing at attention. Their curiosity was so great that they kept turning their heads back and forth until the last few minutes of the concert!

"Next up is the final song of this concert, which is also the original intention behind our national tour..."

On stage, Tang Zi held the microphone, her voice slightly tired, but her face still radiated a bright and cheerful smile that captivated the audience!

The fans in the audience were loyal listeners. Before Tang Zi had even finished speaking, they immediately reacted strongly, waving their glow sticks and shouting, "Breakthrough! Breakthrough! Tang Zi! Tang Zi!"

"That's right, it's this song, 'Breaking Through the Formations'! The lyrics and music were co-written by my friends!" Tang Zi smiled slightly, tears welling in her eyes, until she choked up. "Let us pay tribute to the brave and fearless warriors! To the heroic souls of the martyrs...!"

"Tang Zi! Tang Zi!"

Amidst the screams of her fans, Tang Zi's eyelashes trembled slightly as she hid a single tear, and she put on a seemingly bright smile again, "Please welcome my old partner, the Anxi Cool Girl!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the lights went out, and a deep, powerful drumbeat burst forth!

A mobile stage slowly rose under the spotlight, and on it sat a girl dressed in silver and black with a wolf tail. In front of her was a drum set, and she raised the drumsticks in her hand, then brought them down heavily! Her hair fluttered, and she looked dashing and cool!

"The smoke of war and the glow of sunset paint half the sky red, the pounding drums of my heart urge me forward..."

The vocal range gradually builds from a low pitch to a powerful climax!

Wen Ni stood below the stage, her heart pounding in unison with the drumbeats! Scenes from the battlefield flashed before her eyes.

A faint red tinge appeared in her eyes, and her cold lips parted slightly, "Tear the darkness apart, usher in the dawn, on this battlefield, I will rule the rise and fall..."