Chapter 81 Concert

Under the boy's gentle gaze, Yu Shuling once again experienced her heart racing, but she quickly suppressed the thought.

Yu Shuling wasn't stupid; she could easily see through You Jingzhou's feelings for her. However, she couldn't give a definite answer right now.

Although she married Xiao Mulin in her previous life and rose from Crown Princess to Empress, Yu Shuling was truly a blank slate when it came to matters of the heart. The arranged marriage of her past life had left her with little expectation of a man with a harem before even getting married.

When Xiao Mulin was still the Crown Prince, he was quite respectful to her, and sweet words seemed to flow out of him like they were free. I wonder which brothel he had honed his skills in; in today's terms, he was just greasy.

However, even though Yu Shuling has never been in a formal relationship, after living for so many years, she has a keen eye for people's hearts. She can tell from the details of life whether a man is truly or falsely concerned about her.

Under You Jingzhou's expectant gaze, she readily said "thank you."

"By the way, you're the first person to celebrate my birthday with me today. I'll have to trouble you to blow out the candles for me." Yu Shuling adjusted the phone stand and leaned forward with a smile, looking at the phone. "Your birthday is coming up soon, right? Let me think about what I should give back to you to match Teacher You's unreleased song."

You Jingzhou had just blown out the candles when he heard this and smiled:

"How about you compose a piece of music for me too?"

"No, I'm not that good at it, so I won't try to teach you." Yu Shuling's dark eyes shone slightly under the light, like the beautiful light of fireflies in summer, gentle and touching, a completely different attitude from how she treated Xiao Lin before. "Inviting you to the concert seems too perfunctory. Maybe I should think about it some more. Anyway, there's still some time, isn't there?"

You Jingzhou was abroad during this time, and Lyra was about to embark on a national tour. He wasn't sure if he would be able to get a spot at the final show when he returned, which was a bit of a disappointment. But when he heard Yu Shuling say that, he couldn't wait for her to think about it some more, the longer the better, so he smiled especially brightly.

The two chatted for a while longer until someone called You Jingzhou. You Jingzhou covered the phone and realized that Yu Shuling had already hung up, but sent him a message on WeChat saying that it was too late today and they would talk later.

It said "afterwards," not "tomorrow," without specifying a time. This difference in wording suddenly made You Jingzhou feel a little disappointed. Under the bright sunshine abroad, a faint sadness crept into his heart.

In the days that followed, Yu Shuling seemed to have forgotten about You Jingzhou again. The relationship between the two, which should have progressed a little further in the suitable atmosphere that night, remained at the boundary of "friends" and no further chemistry developed.

Lyra's national tour has officially kicked off, sparking a ticket-buying frenzy. Those who didn't get enough of them at music festivals and birthday parties are now welcome to their own concert. The entire three hours belong to Lyra, so of course, there's one word—go for it!

From spring after the Lunar New Year until summer, her schedule was packed for a full six months. Occasionally, Yu Shuling would receive messages from friends she had added on dating shows and other variety shows, telling her that they had come to the concert. Some of the bolder ones, like Tan Xiu and Luo Ziqi, would tell her directly on WeChat, and Yu Shuling would warmly greet them, give them tickets, and wait backstage to take photos with them.

Yu Shuling only saw people like Du Xuan, Mu Yubing, and Tao Liang, who are relatively shy, in their WeChat Moments.

There was even someone who surprised her greatly.

Zhu Tu.

Zhu Tu was a beauty blogger on a dating reality show. That episode didn't have an all-star lineup; apart from one gaming blogger named Lin Mucai who was decent and eventually married Tan Xiu, the other male guests were all quite disappointing. Zhu Tu wasn't a very likable type among the girls; she was sharp-tongued, mean, and always seemed to want to exclude others. She had a high sense of superiority, and Yu Shuling didn't get along with her.

Unexpectedly, Zhu Tu also came to Lyra's concert and even took a photo to verify it.

Of all the friends Yu Shuling added during the variety show recording, aside from those male guests with questionable character, she hadn't deleted any. It was nice to browse other people's lives on WeChat Moments when she had free time. Zhu Tu was the type who didn't post much on Moments, only occasionally documenting her life. Yu Shuling liked her post this time, and Yu Shuling smiled knowingly and scrolled past.

Lyra spent the first half of the year busy with concerts. When the tour ended and they finally had a few days to rest, You Jingzhou, who had returned to China, sent them concert invitations. They were given seats in the artist section.

After all, You Jingzhou's songs are quite popular, and his fans include not only ordinary people but also many people in the entertainment industry. If too many celebrities were to be present, it could cause chaos. Therefore, these venues usually have one or two rows of seats specifically for artists.

At this time, the concert had just ended two days ago. The others were too exhausted to go, so Kawana accompanied Yu Shuling. Li Song originally wanted to go, but he injured his ankle by overexerting himself on the last day of the concert. He insisted on dancing, and by the end of the show, his ankle was so painful and swollen that it hadn't gone down yet. He had no choice but to apologize to You Jingzhou.

Fortunately, You Jingzhou didn't really mind.

If the people you wanted to invite come, then you've achieved your goal.

Singer-songwriters like You Jingzhou, who are incredibly popular, already have enough works to attract fans, and their impeccable looks make them even more irresistible. However, on stage, most fans probably won't pay much attention to his face. You Jingzhou only wore relatively simple makeup and styling. When the lights came on, his eye makeup was sparkly, making his eyes appear deep and captivating.

The boy's height of 183 cm was originally imposing, but his slightly droopy puppy eyes perfectly balanced that sharpness. Under the light, his amber eyes had a honey-like luster, making him exceptionally charming when he sang. Moreover, his voice was deep and resonant, carrying a rich sense of story.

Because of his appearance, You Jingzhou has more female fans. They always feel that his deep, affectionate eyes are watching them when he sings, and their screams rise in waves during the breaks. He has a very strong voice, and his singing gives people a sense of immersion. He can sing both emotionally charged high notes and ballads very well. Watching him on stage is a complete enjoyment.

Yu Shuling waved the light stick she received below, swaying to the beat. The atmosphere below the stage was great. Although some people were filming the artists' seats, they were separated from the back and she wasn't disturbed too much, allowing her to fully immerse herself in the music.

Unlike his somewhat shy demeanor in front of her, You Jingzhou became the king of this stage as soon as he picked up the microphone, exuding an aura of dominance in his domain.

Kawana doesn't usually listen to You Jingzhou's songs, but she was completely absorbed in every single one, swept up in the atmosphere. During intermission, when the performers went back to change, she turned around with a hint of envy and tugged at Yu Shuling's sleeve.

"Lingling, Teacher You's singing is so captivating. When can we hold a venue as big as his?"

Today, You Jingzhou held a show for 30,000 people. In short, judging from the naked eye, it was completely full. Everywhere you looked, there were colorful light sticks waving, forming a sea of ​​light.

Although Lyra is quite famous now, there's still a difference between a girl group and a singer like You Jingzhou who has high popularity across all age groups. A concert with 10,000 attendees is already a pretty good result. Not to mention, the atmosphere at You Jingzhou's concerts is exceptionally good; even she was swept up in it.

Yu Shuling casually said:

“That’s different. We’re singers and dancers, each with our own expertise. It’s hard for singers and dancers to compare with top-level professional singers in terms of vocal skills.” She winked at Kawana. “Besides, when the main dancer lifted her shirt to show her abs, the cheers from the audience were just as loud as anyone else’s, weren’t they?”

Kawana felt a little embarrassed by what she said. Just then, You Jingzhou came out, dressed in a refreshing red and black tracksuit with an official merchandise keychain pinned to his loose trousers. His energetic and youthful look symbolized the upcoming segment featuring a lively song.

You Jingzhou has a wide range of interests in composing, from OSTs for period dramas to campus dramas. His song selection is also very diverse. There were no filler games in the middle of the performance. At the end, at the fans' reluctant calls, he returned to sing two more songs before finally leaving the stage.

Despite their reluctance, the time at the venue had come, and everyone began to leave one after another. Yu Shuling, however, received a message from You Jingzhou, asking if she would like to come and have a late-night snack to replenish her energy.

It just so happened that they hadn't eaten anything before coming to the concert, so Yu Shuling told Chuan Nai and, after getting permission, went back to You Jingzhou:

"Sure, Mr. You is treating today?"

"certainly!"

After a three-hour concert, even though he didn't have to dance, You Jingzhou was still quite tired. But after seeing the positive reply, a happy smile involuntarily appeared on his face, and he didn't even notice when his assistant walked up to him.

"Jingzhou, do you want to eat something to fill your stomach first?"

You Jingzhou has been working out and losing weight lately, but the concert has been quite physically demanding, so his days are usually more relaxed and indulgent. His assistant hasn't eaten much either, and upon entering, saw You Jingzhou sitting on the sofa grinning foolishly, still wearing makeup. The assistant quickly asked:

"What's wrong, Jingzhou? Did you win the lottery?"

When You Jingzhou heard someone come in, he instinctively turned off his phone screen. Then, seeing his assistant, he waved his hand.

"I have something to do tonight. You guys go eat first. I'll pay for whatever you want to eat, no limit."

After saying that, You Jingzhou sent Yu Shuling his location, then removed his makeup, applied lotion and moisturizer, and tidied himself up before heading over. As soon as he arrived at his destination, he saw two familiar figures.