Chapter 269
[Beep! Host, please take note. The queue is about to reach the maximum limit for nearby collections.] The system's electronic voice chimed in. Zhou Xiao, who was maintaining order at the end of the line, quickly stepped forward and moved the water-filling flag behind the last person.
He then hung a pre-prepared sign on the water-filled flag's straps to prevent future fans from waiting in vain. Zhou Xiao even walked further away to examine it carefully. Once he was sure the sign was clearly visible, he was about to leave when he heard someone calling out to him from a distance.
"Heartbeat, wait a moment! Hang up the horn again!" Cheese, who was not far away, saw Zhou Xiao stop and quickened his pace to jog over.
She was still holding a megaphone, having just used it to maintain order in the long queue. After seeing Zhou Xiao hanging the sign, she quickly realized that the other party had stopped queuing.
Zhou Xiao, receiving the speaker, hung it behind the water-filling flag and, at Cheese's prompt, played the previously recorded voice message. The volume wasn't turned up high, but it was loud enough for anyone passing by to hear clearly.
Just as Zhou Xiao was about to leave with Cheese, she was stopped by a fan waiting in line. The man asked, somewhat worriedly and sheepishly, "Hey, is there any left for us, the last ones?"
"Don't worry, line up! You all have a share!" Zhou Xiao pointed at the water-filled flag and said with a smile, "If there are new people who want to queue later, please help explain it to them!"
The words "Don't queue any longer" blared from the loudspeaker, prompting many fans in the line to glance back. The last girl in the long line stared at Zhou Xiao without blinking. After hearing Zhou Xiao's response, her heart finally settled.
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The line, though chaotic at first, settled into a steady flow. At the merchandise distribution area, only after the last fan joyfully grabbed a piece did the few people under the umbrella finally feel a sense of reality: "It's finally over."
Deciphering the handwriting was more of a hassle than distributing the merchandise. With so many people around, the occasional mistake wasn't a big deal. The group sat on the floor, cushioned by the unpacked cartons that had previously contained the merchandise.
"Thank you all for your hard work!" Cheese pushed the milk tea and desserts she had prepared in advance over in the camper van. The smile on her face had never faded all day.
This offline support was a small collaboration between the fan club and the "Pangran Xindong" website. Even though we had prepared in advance, we didn't expect it to be so successful. The extra-long message board we'd prepared for this occasion wasn't big enough for everyone to sign on the front, so we had to arrange for the remaining people to sign on the sides and back.
Under the parasol, several small fans were blazing with activity, whirring the air. Seeing the collapsed state of the people around him, Zhou Xiao stood up and, along with Cheese, distributed the contents to everyone.
Qi Sisi, who had taken a big bite of the cake, now had beads of sweat on her forehead. She squinted her eyes and looked at the now somewhat empty square. Even her puffed cheeks could not hide her joy at the moment.
Just a moment ago, the announcement from the Cultural and Sports Center blared, signaling that tickets could be checked in. Fans who had been lingering in the square flocked to the entrance. Those still lingering were mostly like them, waiting to finish up.
It's been a long time since we've been offline! Even though it's busy, tiring, and hot, Qi Sisi's happiness can't be dampened. She glanced sideways at Zhou Xiao, as if she'd discovered a new world, winking and saying, "Xiaoxiao, you know what? When I was checking, I noticed a lot of fans of my teammates mixed in with the queue!"
Not only that, there are also many great producers! The fan works these people drew for Ji Shao are all neatly stored in their own photo albums! If there weren't so many people queuing offline, Qi Sisi would have wanted to take some of the peripherals that Zhou Xiao gave her and give them to those teachers.
Zhou Xiao's lips curled up as he looked at Qi Sisi's curious expression. He didn't tell her that this was basically a consensus. Instead, he gave her enough emotional value and asked in feigned surprise, "Oh? What's going on?"
Before Qi Sisi could answer, Li Mo couldn't help laughing. She put her arm around Qi Sisi's neck and said with a smile, "Why are you so cute?"
Qi Sisi, who was said to be cute, looked confused. Looking at the smiles of the others around her, she hugged Zhou Xiao's arm and muttered, "Okay, what are you hiding from me..."
Laughter could be heard from every corner of the square. Everyone had a smile on their face, for the idols they were about to meet, and for the long-awaited offline reunion of old friends.
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Inside the Cultural and Sports Center, as the show's opening time approached, the once bustling venue gradually quieted down. As Zhou Xiao set up his tripod, the four large screens hanging overhead began to hum.
As soon as the six big words "Call out his name" appeared, after almost a moment of hesitation, shouts rang out from all directions.
Chen Zhuzhu's spot was not very good this time, being located at the junction of her own and Yan Shujia's group ticket areas. When the image on the big screen froze, she heard overwhelming screams from both sides.
Sitting in this position, she could feel the secret contest between the two fans. In a flash, Chen Zhuzhu looked into the eyes of the fan holding Yan Shu's light board next to her, and then started a 1V1 volume PK.
At first, the noise inside the arena was quite chaotic, but Chen Zhuzhu was the first to sense the rhythm of her own team. While the other teams were still in a chaotic and disorganized frenzy of shouting, Ji Shao's fans, who made up nearly half of the crowd, were already calling out Ji Shao's name in unison.
"Ji Shao!" "Ji Shao!" "..." The shouts gradually gained momentum and completely suppressed other sounds in the venue. The purple light signs sparkled in the darkness following the waves of shouts that became louder and louder.
Chen Zhuzhu felt the voices of the fans arguing with her gradually fade away. When she turned around, she saw them rolling up their light sticks, looking unhappy. She couldn't tell if they were frustrated that their main group had stopped shouting, or if they had just come to terms with reality.
The numbers were overwhelming, and morale was high. Amidst the audience's cries of "Ji Shao," the frozen image on the big screen suddenly transformed into a short film. To everyone's mild anticipation, Ji Shao suddenly appeared on screen, searching for his voice.
He was seen on the big screen, holding up his palms, as if listening carefully to the cheers from the audience. The fans immediately understood the meaning of "calling out his name," and the cheers, which Chen Zhuzhu thought had already reached their limit, suddenly escalated again!
As the volume broke through the record, the large screen switched to Chu Cheng. Everyone in the venue could feel that the originally loud shouting seemed to be temporarily cut off, and then the voice calling out for Chu Cheng was heard.
Chen Zhuzhu opened the bottle of mineral water and took a deep sip of water to her smoking throat. When she heard the sounds of the battle gradually starting from the other families behind her, she looked at her sister who was watching the show next to her in a very tacit understanding.
The big fault TOP, really has no rivals~
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As "Shout Out His Name" came to a close, the boisterous cheers paused. Just as the fans were preparing to take a break, the four large screens suddenly went black and turned into a countdown. However, this countdown started at ten minutes.
Zhou Xiao, who was sitting in the front row, took this opportunity to adjust the angle of the camera. He was wondering where Ji Shao and the others would appear this time when he suddenly heard a scream from the right.
He deftly removed the camera from the tripod and, almost immediately, spun the lens to the right, aligning with the fans standing up in the back row. He caught sight of a row of black-clad security guards at the entrance to the cultural and sports center. Only after a closer look did he notice the vibrant red behind them.
The leading security guard, dressed in black and wearing a black hat, diligently blocked the hands of the members behind him from reaching out from the audience. Zhou Xiao's camera passed over the security guard and accurately captured Ji Shao behind him.
Her hair, seemingly casually lifted, gleamed in the light. She wore a red leather jacket with tassels, adorned with sparkling accessories that swayed with the tassels. Her black V-neck top was covered in a hollow, diamond-studded fishnet. The camera clearly revealed a single diamond at each connection point, creating a truly B-king vibe.
Ji Shao's lips curled up as he walked around the stage, interacting with fans in the audience who were reaching out with their hands. As the crowd neared the stage, the cheers from the audience showed no sign of stopping. Many fans even stretched out their hands and made half-heart gestures on their screens, hoping to interact with him. However, all of this was coldly pushed back by the security guards surrounding the members.
Just as Ji Shao was being urged forward by security and was about to step onto the stairs to the stage, a hysterical cry suddenly came from behind him - "Ji Shao!"
Then the voice seemed to be choked, and there was a burst of unstoppable coughing, but the hand that was making a half-heart gesture showed no intention of retracting.
"Ahhhhhhhhh" the shouts from the surroundings rang out again. It turned out that Ji Shao, who had already raised his foot, came back. Under the envious gazes of his fans, he stretched out his hand and combined the half heart of that fan into a complete heart.
"Be safe. Now, please enjoy our performance!" Ji Shao tilted his head, his eyebrows curved, and his signature dimples appeared at the corners of his mouth. After he finished speaking, under the dual urging of staff and security, he strode onto the stage.
No one on the other side of the stage knew what was happening offstage. They only knew it was probably the members' arrival that caused the commotion. After the concert ended, I saw the video on the front page, and I was filled with regret.
The entrance to the Cultural and Sports Center is at the front stage, which is the area reserved for Ji Shao's group tickets. This means the members enter the stage through this area during the opening performances. Seeing their idols walk so far to other support areas is a bit disheartening for fans who have come to the venue in person.
On the stage, the countdown on the big screen had reached the single digits. The nine members had already formed a solid formation and stood firmly in the center of the stage. As the final "1" appeared, the grand stage light show began!
“Hurry, hurry, put away your phones and cameras!” “There are lasers!” “Hurry up, hurry up!” “…” As the light show began, fans in the audience were also caught up in a flurry of activity.
NINE STAR's anniversary concert will have a light show, something their agency had announced in advance. Although this was communicated to their contact, fans generally didn't take it seriously. How impressive could a light show be?
The fact is that this light show is unmatched. In the subsequent concert compilation, fans who watched the concert later jokingly said that the opening light show was like watching a disco with the lights off.
Although Zhou Xiao felt the system's camera was exceptionally durable, he put it away after seeing the notification on the large screen. The group's cheering colors danced to the beat of the drums, and beneath the intensifying drumbeats, the NINE STAR logo appeared in the center of the large screen.
Next, a dazzling light show unfolded. Brilliant lights intertwined in the center of the stage, and beneath this brilliance lay the stage poised for action!
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