Chapter 69 The First Legend

"...Group Three, coordinate with the fan club online and prepare a new round of thank-you announcements; Media team, follow me..."

His calm and decisive demeanor contrasted strangely with the jubilant atmosphere around him, leaving Zhou Xubai somewhat mesmerized.

For some reason, when Li Jinyue's gaze swept over him and she frowned in confusion, he inexplicably stepped forward and blurted out, "I...I'm also a Zoothys fan. Is there anything I can help you with?"

Li Jinyue raised an eyebrow and sized him up for two seconds. Perhaps convinced by his seemingly sincere eyes, she casually handed him a bag of light sticks: "Okay, then help me deliver these to Exit 3. There are people in blue vests there to meet me."

Thus began Zhou Xubai's journey of pursuing his beloved, a journey where he "pretended to be a fan and help her while secretly getting closer to her."

Later, when his identity was exposed and it was learned that he was actually an undercover agent sent by the enemy group, Li Jinyue was so angry that he almost eliminated him.

Fortunately, sincerity prevailed, and the long journey finally came to a happy ending.

"What are you thinking about?" Li Jinyue's voice pulled him back to reality.

Zhou Xubai smiled and shook his head, then magically produced a box, opened it, and pushed it toward her: "Look, this is my gift."

Inside the box lay a vinyl record in excellent condition, with the classic cover of Zoothys' first studio album, "Dawn," on the sleeve, and the autographs of all the members on the side.

Li Jinyue exclaimed in surprise, carefully picking it up: "This...this limited edition autographed vinyl record, only 500 were originally released, and it sold out in seconds, how did you get it?"

She missed out on the deal and was upset for a long time. She went to the secondhand market, but no one was willing to sell; they were all just listing their items for show!

Zhou Xubai smugly hummed, "It was a gift from someone else to repay a favor."

Yeah, right.

He used a lot of connections, pleaded and begged, and even sacrificed a beloved limited edition painting to get it.

Seeing the light in his wife's eyes, Zhou Xubai's jealousy—that his wife seemed to love her idol more than him—turned into helpless tenderness.

There's nothing she can do; the person she likes is a true icon of our time.

Every step Zoothys has taken in these four years has been nothing short of legendary:

In their debut year, their first mini-album "ZERO" debuted at number one on various music charts, and the title track "Galaxy Wanderer" became the number one song of the year in terms of cumulative music chart sales, sweeping all the new artist awards that year.

The following year, their first full-length album, "Dawn," was released, and physical sales exceeded one million, making them a million-selling girl group.

Team leader Ling Wei took on most of the composition and arrangement, and her high output and high quality sparked heated discussions. Some people jokingly said that she must be bound to a system, and would be electrocuted if she didn't write songs.

The team held their first Asian tour, with every show sold out.

In the third year, they released their second full-length album, "Dome Echoes," exploring more diverse musical styles and further solidifying their reputation for music.

The title track "Echo" has surpassed one billion views on global streaming platforms, marking the beginning of its foray into the international market, where it has received a warm response.

In their fourth year, they embarked on a world tour themed "Star Trails," spanning three continents, with the final stop back in their home country, scheduled for the Bird's Nest stadium in Beijing, to give a grand summary of these glorious four years.

They consistently produce high-quality music every year. Ling Wei's incredible creative ability has become a legend in the industry. She has contributed more than 20 main tracks and album tracks to the team, 12 of which have won the annual number one spot on authoritative music charts.

Zoothys has not only achieved remarkable commercial success, but also become a true benchmark for defining idol talent thanks to their unique musicality and complete team concept.

Since then, "Dream of Qinghe" has been held every year and has produced many strong champion groups. However, no one has been able to replicate Zoothys' miracle in terms of phenomenal popularity, national recognition, musical heights and commercial achievements.

They are an insurmountable legend of the first generation, a true echo of a lost paradise.

So, his wife loved them more than he loved himself even a little bit... Zhou Xubai thought sourly, but he could still understand.

After all, he was a part of witnessing their peak.

Even before their wedding, Zhou Xubai, just to try his luck, sent an email to Zoothys Studio, asking if he could get a simple blessing video.

He didn't have high hopes, after all, Zoothys was already a top girl group with a packed schedule at that time.

Unexpectedly, a few days later he received a call from the studio manager himself.

The other party spoke in a gentle and sincere tone: "Mr. Zhou, we received the email. The members were all very moved when they heard about this romantic story that began on the night of the finals."

Especially for Jin Yue... they said that he was never just a fan to them, but a crucial partner who fought alongside them all the way, and they felt that simply recording a video wasn't enough.

Then, the person on the other end of the phone asked him with a hint of mysterious excitement, "Mr. Zhou, would you be willing to cooperate with us... to prepare an even bigger surprise?"

So, during the most heartwarming part of the wedding, as the emcee jokingly recounted the funny stories of how the bride and groom met, the lighting suddenly shifted subtly, accompanied by a familiar prelude.

It was Zoothys's "Guide," a song that symbolizes encounters and new beginnings, that unexpectedly resounded throughout the auditorium.

Immediately afterwards, to the bewilderment and shock of the guests, five girls dressed in simple gowns and with bright smiles walked quickly out from the side passage of the banquet hall, as if starlight had suddenly descended to earth.

Without a glamorous stage or a multitude of backup dancers, they performed a flash mob show right next to the newlyweds, a show unique to this wedding.

At that moment, the entire wedding venue erupted in cheers. Li Jinyue was stunned on the spot, then covered her mouth tightly with her hand, tears streaming down her face, not caring that her makeup was ruined.

Looking at her idol singing for her so close, and then at her husband smiling gently and proudly beside her, she felt as if she had been struck by happiness from the entire universe at the same time.

That night, after seeing off all the guests, Li Jinyue was still in a state of excited daze. She kept watching the video of the scene recorded by her friend with Zhou Xubai, her eyes sparkling. She was so excited that she hardly slept all night.

Looking at her childlike, pure, and happy appearance, Zhou Xubai's heart melted completely.

Even now, when he thinks back on it, Zhou Xubai can't help but smile.

Really, thank you Zoothys.

He not only accompanied his wife through her growth, but also made that miraculous night possible for them, bringing the most beautiful woman into his life.

Zhou Xubai kissed his beloved wife, then suddenly remembered something: "Oh right, what about my brother-in-law... should we get him a ticket?"

That's a die-hard fan too.

She cried twice at the wedding, once when she saw her younger sister being handed over to her future brother-in-law by her father, and once when she saw her idol's flash mob performance.