Chapter 51, The Band's Debut
"The young master's attitude is very firm. At this time, the more you separate them, the tighter they'll hold on. I think it would be better to keep the young master busy, create some contrast, and let's see what Miss Wen says..."
Grandpa Yan walked to the window and looked at the artificial hill and pond in the yard.
"Okay, we'll do it your way."
"Yes," the butler replied respectfully.
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The day of the band's debut tour has finally arrived.
The performance was held at the Starry Sky Grand Theater in downtown A, and long queues had already formed at the ticket checkpoints outside the venue.
Wen Hanyun was backstage sitting in front of the mirror adjusting her makeup and hairstyle.
Yu Zhimu stepped forward and gently pulled out the ends of her hair that were hidden under her coat. "How are the preparations going? Are the clothes all suitable?"
"The clothes that Sister Zhimu picked out are very beautiful."
Wen Hanyun smiled, got up, and twirled in front of the mirror.
She wore a black velvet dress with a patent leather jacket over it, which accentuated her fair skin and slender waist.
"Are you nervous?" A hint of amazement flashed in Yu Zhimu's eyes, then he handed her the guitar. "The instruments are all tuned. There are quite a few industry bigwigs in the audience this time."
Wen Hanyun's fingertips gently caressed the body of the instrument, and the familiar touch relaxed her tense nerves.
"Don't worry about me, I'm just a little excited."
“Of course I’m not worried,” Yu Zhimu patted her on the shoulder. “Everyone knows that once you’re on stage, you always perform exceptionally well.”
"Let's all have a good drink to soothe our throats," Bai Ge said as she handed over several bottles of water after leaving the dressing room. "Sister Zhimu, the boss is here. He was just asking how you were doing."
Wen Hanyun took the water, unscrewed the cap, and took a small sip. "Where is he sitting?"
During this period, Willand personally helped the band select collaborations and connect with resources, but it was basically impossible to see him.
"Right, it's in the first row of the VIP section, the view is amazing!" Bai Ge pointed ahead. "Oh, and that little girl I performed with at school last time is here too, I think her name is..."
"Qin Ling?" Wen Hanyun was slightly taken aback, as if it had been a long time since she had spoken to that little girl from the Qin family.
"Yes, they said they also bought tickets for the first row, so they'll probably come with the boss."
No sooner had she finished speaking than Qin Ling's voice came from the doorway, "Sister Wen, I'm here!"
She was wearing a pink cheongsam and holding a large bouquet of glowing doll flowers. As soon as she entered the room, she rushed to Wen Hanyun's side.
"Sister Wen looks so beautiful today!"
Wen Hanyun smiled and took the flowers, placing them on the table beside her. "Why are you here? Don't you have school today?"
"It's worth skipping class for your debut performance," Qin Ling blinked and whispered in her ear, "I even had someone buy me a seat in the very center of the first row, the closest seat to you!"
"So this is your bandmate?" She paused, looked around curiously, then seemed to remember something, "By the way, where's Yansheng? Didn't he come with you?"
Wen Hanyun's smile faded slightly. She lowered her eyes and adjusted the guitar strap. "He's been very busy lately. The cooperation with the Qin family has reached a critical stage, so he might be a little unable to get away."
Even so, Wen Hanyun couldn't help but feel a little disappointed.
From the preparation for the premiere performance until now, she has imagined this moment countless times, imagining Yan Sheng sitting in the audience, looking at her from afar.
But she also knew how much pressure Yansheng was under now.
This cooperation with the Qin family is extremely important; it could even be described as a life-or-death battle against the other branches of the Yan family, leaving no room for carelessness.
"He's so unromantic," Qin Ling pouted. "How could he not come on such an important day?"
"Don't say that, A-Ling," Wen Hanyun shook her head, trying to comfort Qin Ling while also convincing herself, "He knows what he's doing."
She took a deep breath, trying to focus her attention on the upcoming premiere performance. "Okay, I'm about to go on stage. You should go back to the stands first, it'll be hard to find a seat when the lights are turned off."
A moment later, the backstage staff started a countdown on the big screen, and the lights in the venue suddenly went out.
The entire venue fell silent instantly, followed by thunderous applause and cheers.
Wen Hanyun walked onto the stage with the band members, and the spotlights shone precisely on them, while the glow sticks waving below the stage formed a beautiful sea of stars.
Her gaze unconsciously swept over the first row, where Qin Ling was waving excitedly at her, holding a support sign with her name on it.
On the investment side, Wieland, dressed in a gray plaid suit, was nodding slightly to her.
She scanned the room from left to right but still couldn't find the figure she was hoping to see.
"Go for it!" Yu Zhimu's voice rang in her ears. She snapped out of her daze and raised her hand to give the sound engineer an OK sign.
As Liu Changye stepped into the frame, the gentle and soothing sound of the piano began to rise slowly with the prelude, and the entire audience fell silent instantly.
Then, electric guitar and drums joined in, and the melody gradually became more exciting.
Qin Ling sat in the first row, watching Wen Hanyun on the stage, her eyes filled with what seemed like countless tiny stars.
Wen Hanyun slightly raised her chin, her fingertips flying across the strings, and together with Yu Zhimu's storytelling voice, she poured all her inner emotions into the music.
"It sounds so good!"
"Who would understand? The atmosphere at the scene was just...it gave me goosebumps!"
After the song ended, cheers rose and fell from the audience, and Wen Hanyun slowly opened her eyes.
Looking at the enthusiastic faces, she and Yu Zhimu beside her exchanged a smile, tacitly switching between their styles.
Wieland sat in the VIP section, watching the radiant figures on the stage, a faint smile on his lips.
He took a liking to Wen Hanyun at first sight on that cruise ship.
This girl is not only talented, but she also possesses a magical charm on stage; calling her exceptionally gifted is no exaggeration. Given time, she will surely carve out her own niche in this industry.
Halfway through the performance, Wen Hanyun picked up the microphone and interacted with the audience.
"Thank you everyone for coming tonight, thank you for liking our songs," she said, her voice slightly breathless. "This last song is dedicated to everyone who supports us, to everyone who bravely pursues their love..."
"I hope you can find the most important person in your life!"
Wen Hanyun's gaze unconsciously swept across the audience again, but the person she most wanted to see still hadn't appeared...
A wave of bitterness washed over her. She took a deep breath, calmed herself, and began to pluck the strings again.
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