"Wings Group! Ahhhhh!!"

"Xie Mingxuan! Lu Wei! Fang Yu! Ji Yan!!"

"Look here! Look here!!"

After the release of "Inspiration", "Wings" rarely made an appearance, participating in a music festival co-organized by Snow Mountain TV and Lemon TV. The event included a red carpet segment, and the members were a bit rusty as they hadn't walked the red carpet in a long time.

"We need Professor Ji's guidance now." Fang Yu pushed Ji Yan forward. "Professor Ji has walked the red carpet more times than any of us, right?"

"Should be?"

Ji Yan has a lot of experience attending film festivals and award ceremonies on the red carpet, but the red carpet for music programs is much more casual, with less requirement for the guests' attire.

The red carpet for this "Wing" event was once again handled by "Engraved." After several years of development, "Engraved's" influence in the menswear field is comparable to that of many luxury brands, and its casual sub-brand is also developing smoothly. The cheers and screams from fans when "Wing" stepped onto the red carpet were enough to say it all.

"Wings" was the grand finale of the red carpet. The moment the members stepped onto the red carpet, all the cameras focused on them. The sound of flashing lights and the cheers of fans mingled together, creating one of the most exciting moments on the red carpet.

"They're so popular!" a reporter from Music Magazine exclaimed. "In my memory, Wings don't really attend red carpet events much, do they?"

Several rising stars joined the red carpet today, all young men in their early twenties. They were followed by a large number of fans wherever they went, and their popularity was already astonishing to the reporters. However, the appearance of "Yi" refreshed the reporters' concept of popularity. Although "Yi" has been in the industry for more than 10 years, in terms of popularity, "Yi" is no less than any star.

It has remained popular ever since.

"Now 'Idol Century' has become a model of talent shows. I remember when this show was launched, many people lamented that the music industry was doomed, and many others thought that this show was just a passing fad."

After all, talent shows in the entertainment industry are held one after another, and idols are selected one after another. But if you look closely, from the development of idol talent shows to the present, only "Yi" has been able to reach this point.

When they first started out, "Wings" were just a group of greenhorns, but now they have the demeanor of superstars.

In a corner of the venue, behind the guest seating area, a young man in a black leather jacket and wearing an earring asked the senior next to him, "Brother Wen, Xie Mingxuan and the others came from the same show as you, right?"

He called him "brother," but there was no respect in his tone. If you looked closely, you could even see a hint of contempt in his eyes when he looked at the "Brother Wen" he was talking about.

If Xie Mingxuan and the others were there, they would probably recognize that Brother Wen is Wen Xiang, who was in the same cohort as them in "Idol Generation".

When the other party was filming "The Long Song of Tears", he was kicked out of the crew by director Chu Yunquan. Ji Yan came to the crew to save the day, and had a conflict with him because of this. Of course, the so-called conflict was basically a one-sided accusation by Wen Xiang's fans against Ji Yan, saying that Ji Yan stole the role that Wen Xiang had worked so hard to get.

After the truth was exposed, Wen Xiang's popularity in the entertainment industry plummeted. His former close backer no longer supported him. Two years later, Wen Xiang signed with his current agency, but he was a latecomer and not the agency's favorite. They only treated him as a cash cow to support their own cultivated stars.

But Wen Xiang had no choice. He only had a few old fans left to support him. He had few resources and no one to promote him. He was unwilling to retire from the entertainment industry. After all, even having a little bit of popularity in the entertainment industry was much better than doing other jobs.

To this day, Wen Xiang utterly despises his past self for not cherishing the opportunity.

When "Yi" was still unknown, his popularity was actually about the same as "Yi". Although "Yi" made a comeback with "Mist", among the contestants of "Idol Century", Wen Xiang's development in the entertainment industry was second only to "Yi", and he was much stronger than the others.

But now, Wen Xiang has lost his name in the entertainment industry.

"Wings" has long been a top-tier group, not only in the idol circle but also in the entire music scene. The popularity of "Wings" has also led many fans to revisit the show "Idol Century", and many previously overlooked contestants have been rediscovered.

Many contestants did not choose shortcuts like Wen Xiang; they simply worked hard step by step to hone their skills, and gradually, they gained popularity in their respective fields.

This gala was a rare opportunity for Wen Xiang, and he didn't want to get in the way of Xie Mingxuan and the others. After all, he had indeed offended Ji Yan back then, and now their status was completely different. At this gala, "Yi" was one of the few celebrities with a voice, and their good relationship with Snow Mountain TV was well known.

If Xie Mingxuan and the others just say the word, the opportunity that Wen Xiang worked so hard to secure might be lost.

But in fact, Xie Mingxuan and the others recognized each other shortly after entering the venue. Although a long time had passed, they had indeed lived together for several months during the "Idol Century" competition. Although their relationship was quite ordinary, they knew during the competition that Wen Xiang was not one of them.

However, none of them had the habit of making false accusations, nor did they feel that Wen Xiang's existence was in their way—so much time had passed, and just by looking at him, they knew that Wen Xiang's development might not be going smoothly.

At least the other side no longer has the same spirited energy they had during the "Idol Generation" era.

"Yi" made her appearance last at the event. Shortly after the live stream began, fans in the chat were constantly asking when "Yi" would appear. Unfortunately, it wasn't until 11 PM, near the end of the event, that the host finally called out "Yi's" name.

The live stream room seemed to erupt in excitement at that moment.

Of course, no one was speaking in the live stream, but at that moment, the performance was barely visible on the screen. The names of "Wings," "Wings Group," and the members filled the entire screen.

At the gala, "Yi" sang two songs: "Radiant Light" and "The Boy of the Past, The Boy of the Future".

The moment the accompaniment to "Radiant Light" began, the stage seemed to be bathed in a soft, moonlit glow, and under the illumination of the lights, four figures slowly appeared—

"Ahhh, it's a prince look!!"

"The Prince Charming Wings Group! Next time, we can ride pegasus and fly!"

Having debuted for many years, the members of "Wings" still maintain their original physique. However, they are no longer teenagers and have lost the slenderness they had when they first debuted. But they are still handsome and more mature. Their rise to fame has made them more composed. Now, "Wings" has grown and accumulated experience.

I shattered faith, and from then on, I shone with brilliance.

The stars in the sky are lit up by me at this moment.

When the members sang the first line of "Radiant Light," the fans in the audience fell silent. "Wings'" songs always manage to make them listen with patience.

Whether it's a solo or a group performance, the four members poured their emotions into this song without reservation. As the group has been together for a longer time, the uniqueness of their voices has been preserved, and fans who are familiar with the members can easily tell who is singing which line.

but--

Regardless of who sings, the emotions evoked by their voices remain.

From "Is It Black or White" to this song "Radiant Light", from their first album to their fifth album, "Wings" are growing, and so are the people listening to their songs.

The song "The Boy of the Past, The Boy Forever" best expresses the feelings of fans, which is a true reflection of "Yi" in their hearts.

The "Wings" have grown from teenagers to adults, but in the hearts of their fans, they are no different after becoming famous than when they first debuted.

"Wing" is still the same "Wing" who works hard to write songs, sing songs, and realize dreams.

In the back row, Wen Xiang remained silent for a long time before gently covering his eyes.

"Brother Wen?" A junior colleague called out to him. When he didn't speak, the colleague slowly handed him a tissue after a while: "It's not good to be photographed by reporters."

"Thanks."

At that moment, Wen Xiang remembered a sentence he had once heard.

Every gift bestowed by fate has a price tag attached in secret.

He once thought his career would be brilliant, so he was picky about resources and only thought about taking shortcuts. Even after taking shortcuts, he felt that everything he had achieved was through his own hard work.

But now that I think about it, in terms of strength, he was far inferior to everyone in "Wings".

Perhaps they were once close.

During the "Idol Generation" era, his skills definitely surpassed those of Ji Yan.

But now, Ji Yan has already secured a place in the entertainment industry and music scene, becoming a multi-talented superstar. However, because he has acted like a diva too many times, many platforms are no longer willing to cooperate with him, as are film crews. In addition, his perfunctory attitude on stage has caused even a large portion of his former fans to leave.

Wen Xiang couldn't help but wonder what exactly was in his mind when he was young.

But now, regret is pointless. All he can do is try his best to do what he can. After seeing the "Wings" performance, he became even more convinced of this.

Xie Mingxuan and his team's strength wasn't achieved overnight. When they participated in the talent show, Xie Mingxuan and Lu Wei were outstanding, but not so outstanding that they were invincible. At least back then, Wen Xiang was not convinced that they were more popular.

But now, Xie Mingxuan and the others no longer resemble the ones from the "Idol Century" era. Even if they have similarities, perhaps only that belief remains.

They really succeeded, and they really did it.

Wen Xiang recalled what Xie Mingxuan and the others had said when they participated in "Idol Century." For other people, it would have been empty words and lies just to attract fans to vote, but these four people not only said it, but also did it.

They didn't give anyone a chance to refute them or laugh at them.

Those who spoke of their dreams back then were dazzling and radiant, and now, those who steadfastly pursue their goals are just as dazzling and radiant.

Looking back at the show, Wen Xiang even felt that he was ugly, like a clown telling inexplicable lies on stage, fooling both his fans and himself.