Chapter 437
In a residential complex in Shanghai, Chen Zhuzhu, who had locked herself in her room, was looking at a blog post on her phone, crying until she was out of breath.
As a fan of "Tianyi" (a sweet fan only), Chen Zhuzhu was initially overwhelmed by the joy of Ji Shao's upcoming solo release. Today, too, she excitedly watched the homepage refresh alongside many of her followers. But after seeing Ji Shao's blog post, she suddenly realized that her feelings for NINE STAR weren't as weak as she'd imagined.
She even recalled all the promises Huayao had made but never fulfilled. Having barely made any progress in its first year, Huayao hadn't done much to properly manage its members in its second year.
But at the same time... Chen Zhuzhu wiped away her tears, looking at the photo of NINE STAR on her phone through misty eyes. She was also happy, because after tonight, the man she loved had also begun a new chapter in his life. And she, too, would always be by his side in the future.
——A certain blog——
@NINE STAR-纪韶V: The end of this journey has flown by faster than I could have imagined. It seems like in the blink of an eye, everyone is heading off on their own journeys and strivings. I'm so lucky to have been a part of 101 and met you all. The future holds endless possibilities. We won't say goodbye.
Blueberry Music Link: ["Don't Say Goodbye"]
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The picture shows the cover of the group album of the nine members of NINE STAR
A new journey is about to begin. Passenger Ji Shao, please get ready. Let's move forward together!
We don't say goodbye, we only say forever [crying] Happy graduation, Xiao Shao! Keep running forward! Tiaosi will always stand with you!
I'll never forget that summer with "Star 101." Disbanding and graduation are just the beginning. We'll be there for you on your future adventures. [Heart]
"Two years have really flown by. It feels like you just debuted yesterday, so how come you're graduating today? But don't worry, Xiao Shao, we'll always be there for you."
Happy graduation, Shao! See you at the concert!
【……】
The release of the NINE STAR members' disbandment blog immediately brought back memories of that night two years ago. Many who witnessed that storm still remember the moment each member's ranking announcement instantly trended on search results.
Programmers on a certain blog are particularly sensitive to this. They still remember vividly the night two years ago when the server repeatedly crashed due to a trending search.
Although two years have passed and the hardware equipment is no longer the same, just in case, a Weibo staff member took the initiative to contact Huayao and after some discussion, they finally decided to make the official announcement at this time.
Tonight's trending search charts undoubtedly demonstrate the need for their early coordination. The entire trending search list is dominated by NINE STAR. A single "explosive" trending search wasn't enough; the top spot was even rotated in real time.
On the hot search square, in addition to the recommendations of fans and the reluctance and regret of passers-by, all of them are support for NINE STAR by fans of the group.
The fan group that has secured a place in the Nine Star fan circle certainly has its strengths. But it wasn't until today that most passers-by realized just how significant this group's fan base is.
The overwhelming support was enough to leave passersby stunned. Their financial resources were so deep that even the top domestic groups couldn't match them. Not to mention the sheer number of large-scale support screens, it was so dazzling that one couldn't help but wonder, "Are these screens spirits?"
In fact, in addition to the financial and physical support from the group’s fan club, the “contributions” of the fan clubs of other NINE STAR members cannot be underestimated.
When Qi Sisi in the small group looked at the support on the trending search and lamented that there were so many rich women hidden in the group station, Zhu Jian, who had been quietly shedding tears and wiping them, couldn't help but speak after listening for a while.
"Don't you think the big screens at the group station are a bit too dense in some cities?"
…
Shocking! Behind the lavish support from NINE STAR's group station, there's actually...
Other fan clubs in the group stopped losses in time!
Ultimately, all of this was due to Huayao's delayed announcements. A month before the disbandment date, various fan clubs were already desperately pressing Huayao to confirm the date and location of the disbandment.
Offline support, especially big screen support, relies heavily on both financial resources and quick hands for top-tier groups like NINE STAR. There are only a handful of big screens around concerts, and after those are split between the nine single-member fans and the group's fans, there aren't many left.
As far as Zhu Jian knew, the fan club had redeemed and purchased the big screen for the group's debut day. But the problem was, once Huayao officially announced the concert date, what would they do if they found out that the graduation concert and disbandment date were ten days apart?
Offline large screens are priced by the day. Besides allowing fans to check in and cheer, the idea is also to let the group see them. For the band's fans, disbanding is a relief, a cause for celebration, and there's no need for such a huge expense. Besides, offline support should always complement the live concert, right?
Even with the deposit already paid, the number of large-screen support tickets that could be postponed was actually quite limited. In this situation, the group's fan club appeared with ample cash, promising that if fans were willing to sell, they wouldn't have to compete with everyone else for tickets to the upcoming concert.
Several fan clubs discussed it together and ultimately convinced themselves that they would cover the cost of the screen anyway. So they simply sold the screen at a discount, and used the proceeds to buy a screen for the concert.
Losses are inevitable. In addition to some large screens, everyone has more or less retained a few large screens in good positions. After all, you still have to pamper your own children.
With a discount of up to 50%, they were able to buy most of the large screens that the nine fans had prepared for themselves. The fan site had to say it was a winner this time, and the response was unexpectedly good.
Just like any group, each member's contribution to the other is 1+1 greater than 2. This is why some people often feel that their artists who have gone solo are often not as dazzling and beautiful as they were when they were in the group. This is mainly because the visual experience is no longer as rich.
For those accustomed to watching single-person stage cuts, a full-length performance undoubtedly captivated their attention. While they might occasionally pause for a captivating cut, this time, they couldn't help but want to see more, and they watched with far greater intensity than usual.
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The city was still bustling in the early morning, with vendors busy preparing food for customers. Yang Zhi thanked the owner and took the packaged Fuding pork slices from him. After a few steps, she suddenly turned and walked into a nearby convenience store. When the person emerged, he was already holding a bottle of drink.
The convenience store was right on the side of the road. Just as Yang Zhi was waiting for the green light with tonight's "success" to go home and enjoy a midnight snack, she inexplicably heard a familiar music.
When she subconsciously looked up and around, she suddenly found that many people around her were looking behind her. That was... the 3D big screen on the China World Trade Center?
Every half hour, the big screen would intermittently insert local real estate or rental advertisements. Yang Zhi happened to encounter the end of the advertisement at this moment, and the screen began to play NINE STAR's stage collection.
The large-screen stage highlights broadcast by the group station included two performances, "Star Path 101" and "Will," and precisely controlled the half-hour duration. Due to the popularity, national popularity, and frequent performances of these two songs, they were not only suitable for punctuating the stage, but also for promoting NINE STAR to passers-by.
The song "Star 101," which is practically ingrained in everyone's DNA, blossomed with new life and energy through the performance of the nine members. Even though Yang Zhi had been working for years, she stood there blankly watching for a long time.
During the first round, she thought the stage was beautiful. During the second round, she wanted to take a closer look at what the young men looked like. By the third round, she heard someone nearby sigh with regret.
"Why did NINE STAR disband so soon? I was looking forward to seeing more of their performances..." "What? They disbanded already? It feels like they weren't even formed that long!" "These guys are so cute" "..."
The group disbanded? Yang Zhi felt a little regretful. Just as she was thinking about going home and searching for the group online, she suddenly realized that quite a few people were already standing around her. Some were even holding their phones, filming the video on the big screen.
Yang Zhi wanted to leave, but she was surrounded by people, putting her in a dilemma. This was the first time in her life that she had stood on the side of the road with so many people watching a big screen, she thought with a bit of amusement.
"Beauty, you can leave if you wait a few more minutes. You can just catch the green light." An auntie who was riding a bicycle and selling homemade mung bean popsicles said with a smile.
Yang Zhi:?
Seeing the puzzled look on the other person's face, my aunt kept a smile on her face and patiently explained, "This 'movie' is only played for half an hour each time. After the commercials, everyone can leave."
"By the way, would you like to have an old-fashioned homemade mung bean popsicle? It's delicious!" As the aunt said this, she lifted a layer of quilt in the box and motioned Yang Zhi to come over and take a look.
Under the LED lights along the roadside, as the blanket covering the food was lifted, a cool white mist suddenly emerged, and anyone standing nearby could feel the air suddenly cool down. The mung bean popsicles, wrapped in a transparent plastic bag, were made with solid ingredients, and the simmered mung beans were distinct, but the sight of them was enough to whet your appetite.
Yang Zhi: ...
Three minutes later, many people leaving the intersection were humming discordant tunes, and some were still holding a mung bean popsicle in their hands.
In the hot summer, Yang Zhi watched the stage for a while, ate a mung bean popsicle that she was not sure if it was handmade, and enjoyed the coolness brought by the night breeze. She then slowly walked towards home with the cold Fuding meat slices.
The street lights stretched her shadow very long, and her phone was playing NINE STAR's new song "Don't Say Goodbye".
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