Chapter 224 The Greatest Performance of the Concert
Chapter 224
"Aa ...
"Aa ...
Screams erupted one after another around them, while Sang Zi raised her phone and took a picture of Lin Yuan.
Behind him was a huge halo, as if Lin Yuan was enveloped in light.
The vocals in "Hibernation" are as gentle as the dew in a forest in early winter.
Sangzi wanted to search through all the words and phrases related to gentleness in her mind.
The performance of "Hibernation" on an autumn evening, in the slightly sweltering venue, was like a tranquilizer, bringing peace to everyone in that instant.
As Lin Yuan walked from the center of the stage to the audience, Sang Zi noticed that he had a pair of wings on his back.
It has thick wings with lots of feathers.
As Lin Yuan walked, mountains, oceans, land, forests, and an explorer with wings appeared on the large screen one after another.
Lin Yuan slowly sat down in front of the runway, gently swinging his legs, a smile on his face, but complaining, "This is really heavy."
He pointed upwards and said, "I just came down from there. I found it terrifying. When you're at a height, you always imagine what it will be like to fall."
"But beneath my feet was neither a cliff nor water. In the instant I slid down, I saw many smiling faces."
Before Lin Yuan could finish speaking, the screams grew even louder.
"I'm so glad everyone came to my concert." Lin Yuan held up the microphone. "This is the first show, but it will definitely not be the last."
"If there is a next year or the year after, I would like to continue singing for everyone."
"Next song, 'Hero Who Saved the Earth'."
Sangzi regretted it.
She found that she always regretted anything related to Lin Yuan—the view from inside the venue looked so close, as if she could touch Lin Yuan with just a reach.
Buying a grandstand ticket on the first try was definitely a mistake.
Well, it's because her financial situation doesn't allow it. If she had a lot of money, she would definitely buy a front-row ticket.
As the refreshing and gentle accompaniment of "Hibernation" fades away, "Hero Who Saved the Earth" becomes a song that is both arrogant and lively.
Lin Yuan sat up from the runway and casually took off the wings from his back. He seemed to be hesitating whether to throw the wings to the fans: "These seem to be very expensive. We'll have to use them again for the next show."
A burst of laughter erupted from the audience.
"But picking one leaf shouldn't be a problem."
The first line of "The Hero Who Saved the Earth" should be sung now, and this person is intently plucking feathers while speaking into the microphone... and he has managed to pluck one after all.
The feather danced in the air for a moment before finally landing successfully in the inner area.
The fan who found it beamed with joy.
"I am the hero who saved the earth."
"I like the bears at the zoo."
"Hero Who Saved the Earth" is a popular song on the album "1895". Lin Yuan doesn't sing it live very often, but in Sang Zi's memory, whenever Lin Yuan sings it, he is always very lively and happy.
Sangzi saw Lin Yuan running.
He walked from one end of the stage to the other, waving to the left and handing over the microphone, then waving to the right and handing over the microphone again. His voice was clearer and brighter than in "Hibernation".
"Lin Yuan doesn't look like he's in his thirties at all; he looks no different from someone in his twenties."
"So cute!!"
The song "Hero Who Saved the Earth" is almost entirely filled with Lin Yuan's sunny and cheerful personality.
After listening to this song, who wouldn't feel bad? Absolutely not!!
Most importantly—
"That's amazing! What's the difference between this and eating a CD??"
Sang Zi felt that Lin Yuan was more composed than when he participated in the music festival. Not only was his control over his voice more delicate, but he also seemed to be better at controlling the stage.
The fans around her were all incredibly loud, and she couldn't help but shout back.
Seeing her live and listening to her CD are different experiences, because Lin Yuan himself gives her a greater sense of happiness than the songs.
In short—it sounds amazing!!
We ate so well this time, we'll have to wait a long time for the next time!
Sangzi is already impatient.
Before buying tickets for the "Adventure" concert, Sang Zi guessed that Lin Yuan would sing all the songs from both albums, as well as songs outside of his regular albums such as "Hibernation" and "Love and Hate".
Unexpectedly, the film that followed "Heroes Who Saved the Earth" was "Hot".
That's a really long time ago. In Sangzi's memory, it was probably before "Thousand Mountains" when Lin Yuan first participated in a music variety show and sang "Heart's Desire," and then he was invited to sing this OST.
Fans who became fans of Lin Yuan relatively late probably don't know that Lin Yuan was the original singer of this song.
This is the theme song of the movie "The Prosperous World," a magnificent yet somber piece.
This song has always been quite popular and has been sung on several major occasions, but mostly as a cover. Lin Yuan rarely sings it; the last time was probably during the promotional period for "Prosperous World".
The background suddenly went dark.
The chaotic notes were discarded, and there was no extra accompaniment. In the venue, only Lin Yuan's voice echoed, drifting and lingering until the world was tinged with heat.
Singing this song in front of tens of thousands of people, Lin Yuan was the only one who stood out.
The lyrics say, "Plant a tree, connect with a heart," and Lin Yuan has successfully conveyed the emotion contained within.
Sang Zi didn't know how many times Lin Yuan had practiced to make the performance so stable. The only thing she was sure of was that she had only listened to three songs, but she was already certain that this would be a concert she would never forget.
Even ordinary moments related to idols become extraordinary when viewed through a special lens in retrospect.
...
Next, Lin Yuan sang a series of songs about love and hate, all of which were very emotional.
Starting with "Hot", Lin Yuan brought an orchestra to the stage, with four rows of musicians providing accompaniment while Lin Yuan only sang.
Unlike his pure white feather outfit at the beginning, Lin Yuan changed into a dark swallowtail coat.
On the stage screen, there were reds like flames and blood, or ink-colored crows, or a vast expanse of white snow. When the scenes changed, Lin Yuan's profile would occasionally be caught on camera.
Unlike the cheerful opening, Lin Yuan was not so sunny at this moment. On the contrary, he lowered his eyes and completely immersed his thoughts in the song.
"You sang so well."
Lin Yuan is adept at incorporating emotions into his songs, and when he sang the last part of "Hate," Sang Zi even saw his fingers trembling slightly.
Clearly, Lin Yuan was completely absorbed.
So does one's hometown.
She knows every song performed at the concert. When Lin Yuan sings songs like "Love and Hate" and "Hate," she feels an urge to cry.
"That sounds so good!!!"
Lin Yuan didn't exchange many pleasantries; he just kept singing. For upbeat songs, he would change into a cheerful outfit, and for more serious songs, he would change into a more solemn outfit.
Sangzi didn't know if GVM sponsored Lin Yuan's concert outfit, but Lin Yuan on stage really looked like a light source, always shining brightly.
Both "Minus One Degree" and "Dense Fog" are incredibly good.
The moment the melody of "Dense Fog" began, Lin Yuan ran off the stage and circled the venue.
Wherever he went, screams rang out.
Although Sang Zi bought a grandstand ticket, her grandstand was not far from the track. She could see Lin Yuan's face directly and his profile as he ran past, and even the whorl of hair on the top of his head was clearly visible.
As Lin Yuan ran, Sang Zi heard a muffled thud ahead, and the next moment, a burst of colorful ribbons gushed out.
There's a line in the song "Dense Fog" that says, "Embrace the ribbons of happiness," and right now, colorful ribbons are floating above Sangzi's head.
She reached out and picked one of the leaves.
The ribbon had words written on the back: "I want to be happy with you."
She is very happy now, there is no doubt about that.
She had been looking forward to it for a month, and now, happiness has become a reality.
While Lin Yuan was changing clothes, Sang Zi glanced at the time and discovered that an hour and a half had already passed.
She was completely unaware.
She can sing every song in the concert, and the person standing on the stage is her favorite idol.
It's clear that this is Lin Yuan's first time holding a concert, and he doesn't have as much experience as other singers. However, as a fan, Sang Zi can understand Lin Yuan's excitement.
He was so happy that he showed his favoritism in the details.
Fluttering ribbons, kisses flying from all directions, hearts made in hand gestures, winks given—this immature performance, which Lin Yuan has been giving since winning the Best Actor award, can probably only be experienced at a concert.
Sang Zi quickly flipped through the song list, wondering which songs Lin Yuan hadn't sung yet.
She wanted to hear "Neon" and "Restraint." If possible, she wouldn't mind if Lin Yuan sang the songs he had just sung again.
When Lin Yuan, dressed in a punk style and holding a guitar, walked onto the stage, Sang Zi knew that "Neon" was about to begin.
Sure enough, a commotion broke out around her.
The song "Neon" was already a technical masterpiece, which can be heard just by listening to the CD. At the concert, Lin Yuan had a luxurious accompaniment team, and all the musical effects he wanted could be realized.
Lin Yuan shook his body vigorously like that.
He had been singing for an hour and a half, and his voice was indeed not as clear as it was at the beginning, but he originally sang "Neon" with a slightly hoarse voice.
And—the live performance of "Neon" alone could ignite everything.
This song, described by fans as having an "ear-piercingly loud" quality, is perfectly suited for this stage.
The screen played psychedelic background music, a man on stage completely letting loose, belting out his vocals, accompanied by frenzied drumming, strings, and all sorts of chaotic syllables—
No one could resist screaming along with Lin Yuan at this moment.
The initial gentleness can no longer be found in Lin Yuan.
All that remained on the stage was an arrogant aura.
"Lin Yuan ahh ...
"Lin Yuan ahhhhhh!!"
The live broadcast switched to a "Long Live the Kangaroo" sign, and Lin Yuan's arrogant expression cracked at that moment.
He scratched his head: "I feel like I really can't escape the kangaroo description anymore."
"You don't have to dodge!"
“But that really doesn’t suit my style,” Lin Yuan protested softly. “Fine, if you insist on doing it this way, then it’s not impossible.”
Despite his punk look, with his hair even tied up with a headband, Lin Yuan was still the same Lin Yuan when he spoke.
"So cute!!!"
“Kangaroo and cuteness have nothing to do with each other, right?” Lin Yuan continued to protest. “But next, I’m going to sing a very cute song.”
The next song is "Little Cat's Blessing".
Because Lin Yuan himself and his fans have been using the song title "Little Cat's Blessing" on various occasions, Sang Zi has long forgotten what the song was originally called.
Anyway, it's a very cute song, as cute as Lin Yuan's cat, and as cute as Lin Yuan himself.
The light continued to disappear.
The moment the lights came back on, Sangzi noticed that Lin Yuan had a cat headpiece on his head. His jacket was still the same studded one, but the T-shirt underneath had been changed, now featuring the big head of his orange cat.
Sangzi continued screaming!!!
A punk look with a cat wig is both cool and cute.
"How many times is Kobayashi going to make my heart explode?! Waaaaaah!"
"How cute do you have to be to stop?!"
Sang Zi: "..."
Sure enough, the concert made Lin Yuan abandon all his principles. What happened to his integrity as a handsome man? He probably threw it away somewhere else too.
"Coming to the concert was definitely the right decision!!!"
Sangzi deeply agrees with this.
If there were no concert, Lin Yuan would absolutely, positively not put in this much effort to act cute.
They might destroy the evidence after a while.
So... I'll take a picture first.
We cannot give Lin Yuan any chance to back out.
After "Neon," Lin Yuan sang three or four more songs, including the theme songs for "Major Case" and "Mandala," which were probably songs whose copyrights were relatively easy to acquire.
Before they knew it, Lin Yuan had been singing for two hours, and gradually it had reached two and a half hours.
The night grew deeper.
Sangzi, however, became increasingly reluctant to leave.
Indeed, even now, Lin Yuan's voice is still in good condition. It's slightly hoarse, but that doesn't stop him from singing every song beautifully.
She changed her clothes several times.
When it's time to immerse oneself, it's as if one wants to channel all the energy into the song; when it's time to be happy... this person is also willing to show everyone their overflowing love and joy.
The happier Lin Yuan appeared on stage, the more Sang Zi wanted to cry.
Not only her, but probably the vast majority of fans at the scene thought the same way.
The second to last song, sung by Lin Yuan, was titled "Love".
After listening to Lin Yuan's introduction, Sang Zi realized that this was his new song, a warm song that seemed to contain boundless love.
The moment the song began, a rainbow lit up the stage. Whether in the inner field or in every corner of the stands, as long as you looked up, you could see the shimmering rainbow.
Dazzling and radiant, just like Lin Yuan on stage, it exudes a warm hue.
Then came the last song.
Lin Yuan did not give the last song any special meaning, so the last song is "Prison".
Lin Yuan also felt a little reluctant to part with it.
Actually, his throat was very dry and a little sore, but for some reason, Lin Yuan felt that he could still persevere.
This is also his dream.
Seeing the tears and smiles of his fans also brings Lin Yuan a sense of happiness.
...
The moment the event ended, Lin Yuan was completely exhausted. The temperature in City A was still above 20 degrees Celsius at this time of year, but Lin Yuan was covered in sticky sweat.
He couldn't remember how many songs he had sung, but he had also danced to two songs. Now all he wanted to do was collapse and rest quietly for a while.
Rehearsals started yesterday, and today he was hoisted onto the stage by wires, and he didn't even have the strength to breathe.
"Go back and get some rest, take a shower quickly." Lin Yuan quickly took a shower and even put a plaster on his back.
When he entered the venue, his back was chafed. At first, he didn't feel anything, but as he sweated more and more, the pain became more severe.
But he was genuinely happy. While taking a shower, Lin Yuan couldn't help but hum the song he had sung that night, and he was still thinking about how he could have performed better... Although he was exhausted, Lin Yuan felt that he probably wouldn't be able to sleep tonight.
I'm so excited, a little overwhelmed.
As Lin Yuan walked out of the stadium, he sat in his car, his fingers constantly scrolling through the fans' feedback.
Feng Zeng turned his head and glanced at him. He saw that although Lin Yuan did not speak, the corners of his mouth unconsciously curved up, indicating that he was in a very good mood.
"The effect is really good, don't worry."
Feng had ventured into the music industry because Lin Yuan wanted to continue being a singer. After that, his manager did his homework, learned about the entire process from creation to release, and also dealt with music platforms of all sizes in the industry.
Even the construction of Lin Yuan's recording studio was basically handled entirely by his agent from beginning to end.
With Lin Yuan's concert, Feng Zeng's business expanded further. He was the one who secured sponsorships, negotiated with the band, and handled everything from stage design and special effects... His manager was involved in all of it.
It can be said that Lin Yuan spent a lot of money.
If he weren't so famous that he could attract corporate sponsorships, the cost of this concert would have been even higher.
However, Lin Yuan did not care about these expenses.
For him, realizing his dream is the first step, and everything else will follow.
Aside from occasionally reminding Lin Yuan that they had "overspent," the agent didn't say anything else.
Feng had always hoped that Lin Yuan would shine at all times, and Lin Yuan shone for a full three hours at the concert.
"I'm not a third wheel," Lin Yuan said, looking up at the sky. "It's not that exaggerated."
To ensure the best results, during rehearsals, Lin Yuan had Feng Zeng take photos in various corners of the audience to observe the stage effects from the manager's perspective.
Lin Yuan felt that this was not enough, so he even had Feng Zeng stand in the middle while he climbed up and down to look around.
Although Lin Yuan still cannot be sure what the "adventure" stage looks like in the eyes of the audience, he gave 100% of his effort on stage.
Lin Yuan has done his best to convey what he wanted to say.
...
"I can't quit at all, who understands how I feel?"
"...I was dragged by a friend to see Lin Yuan live, and now I'm totally hooked. Where should I start to catch up?"
"You can start with 'Tomorrow's Star' or click this link to catch up on the live broadcast of 'Tomorrow's Tomorrow'. Since Lin Yuan doesn't like to do promotional work, there isn't much content to catch up on. If things go smoothly, it should be finished in about a month."
"I'm so upset that I didn't get a ticket. Judging from the feedback from other people in the group, if I had been there, I would have been so happy."
Who understands the beauty of a rainbow?
"What's blooming above my head isn't just ribbons, it's my heart!! I just can't stop loving this person!!"
On the night the "Adventure" concert ended, Lin Yuan unsurprisingly became a trending topic.
Fans hadn't heard "Love" before, but Lin Yuan sang it, leading some to speculate—
Are there any new songs in the following shows?
The discussion thus became even more heated.
In the posts about the "Adventure" concert that Sangzi found, almost every one mentioned ribbons, rainbows, and the happiness of being in the concert.
Those who haven't experienced it won't understand.
She couldn't quit either. After returning from the concert, Sangzi kept searching for news about Lin Yuan.
It was truly a blissful experience.
Lin Yuan's dream came true, and she also felt that she had made her idol's dream come true through her own efforts.
The live performances of "Hibernation" and "Hero Who Saved the Earth"... even obscure songs still leave a deep impression on fans.
Even Lin Yuan's entrance outfit was meticulously analyzed by his fellow fans.
Sang Zi loved singing "Dense Fog." The colorful ribbons fluttered in the air, some of which fell onto Lin Yuan's head. She didn't examine the details of Lin Yuan's outfit; she was simply... experiencing the strongest happiness at that moment.
The moment Lin Yuan ran off the stage, the lights weren't dazzling, and the track was a dull gray, not even a fraction as brilliant as the stage backdrop.
But Sangzi remembers that moment, remembers Lin Yuan waving his arm as he turned around, remembers the ribbon she held and the words related to happiness written on it.
She will probably never forget this scene.
She also saw comments from people who had been fans of Lin Yuan for a long time, just like her: "When I saw Lin Yuan singing in the shopping mall in the county town, many people were laughing at him for being unpopular, but I felt that this person must be very passionate to be so dedicated in such an occasion."
"I became a fan of him without even realizing it. I thought he would always be an actor, but he finally had his own concert. He no longer has to sing other people's songs, but can focus on singing his own songs."
"After watching the entire 'Adventure' concert, I was very happy to see that this person still loves singing as much as ever, and even loves it more now."
"I became a fan of an idol who sticks to his ideals, and I was very happy to come to his concert."
Sangzi liked the comment.
I admire Lin Yuan's happiness, and it's also because of the group of people who share her love for the same reason—many people feel the same way as her.
At this time of year, Sangzi feels as if her thoughts have been interpreted.
In short—I'm still very happy.
"Tonight will be a night I will never forget."
Lin Yuan's first concert was on a Saturday, so Sang Zi's Sunday morning was wasted—she lay in bed and spent the whole day watching behind-the-scenes clips of the "Adventure" concert.
The more she scrolled through her feed, the more the platform promoted it to her. Sangzi noticed many details she hadn't seen herself, and even saw photos taken by other netizens of friends attending Lin Yuan's concert.
Yu Ying cried when Lin Yuan sang "Love Each Other".
The more she scrolled through the albums, the more excited she became. After a long time, Sangzi couldn't contain her excitement and had to put on her headphones and listen to the albums "1895" and "009" from the beginning again.
"Why is the next show not starting for another two weeks?!!!!"
Sangzi let out a howl, and unsurprisingly, was scolded by her mother next door.
...
Lin Yuan originally planned only five shows. He judged based on the popularity of his songs, feeling that five shows would be enough to fulfill his wish to hold a concert without losing too much money.
Then—after the first show, calls for an encore kept coming.
Adding more games this year is almost impossible, as venues in various locations have already been fully booked. We can only consider it next year.
Lin Yuan hadn't expected that "adventure" would be so popular.
"Won't it really turn into a national tour?" Lin Yuan imagined the scene. "I feel like I'll collapse wherever I sing."
"It's not impossible." The agent was considering the attendance rate.
To be honest, Lin Yuan's concert was quite profitable.
Since there's money to be made, the agent doesn't mind Lin Yuan doing a few more shows: "It's all for your dream."
Lin Yuan: "? Don't lie to me, I really am an idiot."
"Silly child, why do you say that about yourself?" The agent put on a friendly smile, but looked even more wicked.
Lin Yuan: "..."
Well, it wasn't entirely the agent's encouragement; he himself was thinking that if given the opportunity, he could definitely hold more shows.
He's willing to keep singing as long as his fans are willing to listen.
Lin Yuan even wrote several new songs midway through the concert.
Perhaps the concert rekindled his love for music, because the piece he composed during the concert felt more perfect than usual.
Indeed, passion is what drives motivation.
For the new song that fans were eagerly anticipating, Lin Yuan could only release it on music platforms first. He had only reported "Love" to the platform, so he sang "Love" at several concerts in a row, only the cover song was different for each concert.
Lin Yuan sang from the end of September until November.
At this point, the hustle and bustle of the awards season officially came to an end, and the battle for the three major awards finally began.
Lin Yuan hadn't been paying attention lately, so at this point, he could only turn to his agent for help: "What stage is it at?"
"There are no more open attacks, only hidden arrows," the agent said succinctly.
Lin Yuan searched online and found that predictions from various parties still favored He Mian and Qin Qiu.
Fortunately, he won all three major awards. Everyone says that the Film Festival likes actors like Qin Qiu, so let's give the Film Festival Best Actor award to Qin Qiu, and let He Mian take one.
In the end, only the Golden Wing Award remained.
Coincidentally, the Golden Wing Awards offended two nominees, Lin Yuan and Tang Yonglei, that year. Lin Yuan had already won the Golden Wing Award for Best Actor, but Tang Yonglei hadn't yet, so let's give it to Tang Yonglei.
Lin Yuan: "..."
Neither he nor Tang Yonglei would be happy about this; they would only be angry.
Qin Qiu's style of criticizing others hasn't changed, but he's toned it down a bit for the sake of public opinion. He Mian has also dug up a lot of dirt on him.
In short, although Qin Qiu was an actor who started out as an extra, it was impossible for him to understand the feelings of an extra. On the contrary, his production team, due to limited budget, cut back on the fees that should have been paid to the extras.
"Isn't there anyone who thinks I have more faith in me?" Lin Yuan couldn't help but ask.
"Yes," the agent said, pointing to the phone. "Some people don't like Qin Qiu and He Mian either, but they think you're a better fit."
From this perspective, Lin Yuan was a product of settling for second best.
After the concert ended this year, Lin Yuan had nothing to do, so he spent the whole day scrolling through his phone, reading about Qin Qiu's past and present life, and also came across some dirt on He Mian.
Objectively speaking, neither of them had any major flaws, which is why the war was still able to break out.
"It feels so good not to be the center of attention." This was Lin Yuan's truest thought.
At least this year, Lin Yuan considers himself to belong to the music industry, and the turmoil in the film industry has nothing to do with him.
Then—the chairman of this year's Film Expo jury publicly stated that his favorite actor is Lin Yuan.
"His performance in 'Bloody Memories' is the greatest performance in my opinion."
What does "Bloody Past" have to do with this?
Let's talk about "Double Edge"!
Everything fell into chaos again.
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Author's Note: Update complete! [shrugs][shrugs][shrugs]
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