Chapter 157 The Stage [VIP]
Chapter Summary: The feeling of reliving the draft competition days
June 1st is Children's Day.
There are 5 days left until Mu Zhi's birthday party.
At 3 p.m., Mu Zhi arrived at the dance studio to practice dancing with the dance team.
"Hello, I am Mu Zhi."
"Hello, Teacher Mu."
You can call me Muzhi or Zhizhi.
"Okay, Teacher Mu."
Mu Zhi: "..." She let them call her whatever they wanted.
Mu Zhi has been practicing this dance with her dance teacher for a month and a half.
But today is the first time I've teamed up with a dance troupe for a synchronized dance.
The dance teacher confirmed the training duration with Mu Zhi.
Mu Zhi said she could practice from afternoon to evening.
Yesterday, she had already completed her other schedule.
The next week will be dedicated to "preparing" for the birthday party.
This dance troupe is quite famous. They have a very busy schedule. Including the actual stage rehearsals, they only have 3 days to get to know Muzhi. They need to hurry.
Mu Zhi shook hands with each of them to get to know them, discussed their positioning and interactions, and then seriously immersed herself in dance practice...
Minmin stood in a corner of the dance studio, filming Muzhi's daily training sessions with her phone.
Today is Children's Day, and Muzhi Studio plans to release a video of Muzhi practicing dance tonight as a Children's Day gift for fans, to satisfy their cravings in advance.
Not just today, but Minmin has been filming several videos intermittently since Muzhi started training at the dance studio, documenting Muzhi's dance practice. After the birthday party, she can edit a practice room version of the dance vlog to share with the fans.
One hour later.
After dancing for the second time, the dance teacher announced a 10-minute break before continuing.
Mu Zhi, covered in sweat, walked towards Minmin and her assistant, and took the towel handed to her by the assistant to wipe her sweat.
Minmin put away her phone and said to Muzhi with delight, "Sister Zhizhi, you and they quickly developed a rapport, and the synchronized dance was amazing!"
Mu Zhi smiled and said, "I've been practicing for a month and a half now, and thankfully I can keep up."
It's been almost four years since I last skipped it.
Looking back on the first week of training, she felt like a piece of wood, her expression numb, her limbs stiff, and she couldn't remember the movements.
After practicing intermittently for a month.
Mu Zhicai slowly regained the form she had when she participated in the talent show.
She's been spending all her time lately either practicing singing in the music studio or dancing in the dance studio. Seeing how hard she's working, her manager couldn't help but tease her, saying, "If you went to participate in the 'Sisters on TV' variety show, you'd definitely debut as the center."
Minmin couldn't help but exclaim, "Sister Zhizhi, it must be so wonderful to be your fan!"
At the same time, I couldn't help but think to myself: I really admire Mu Zhi!
Mu Zhi possesses an astonishing willpower.
Many people decide to do something with great enthusiasm at the beginning, but when they actually do it, they easily develop a mentality of retreat when they encounter difficulties and setbacks, or lower their standards, feeling that the original goal is too difficult and that doing it to a certain extent is enough.
Minmin accompanied Muzhi to practice from the very first day of dance training. She watched as Muzhi's movements became stiff and she couldn't get the hang of the dance at first. After each event, she was very tired, but she would still come to practice for 23 hours at 8 or 9 pm before going home.
My current level of dance performance is entirely due to hard work and dedication.
Mu Zhi is truly a perfectionist.
Now that she's an actress and paid for her own birthday party, she could easily not go to such lengths. But Mu Zhi sets high standards and demands on herself to give her fans the best performance experience, which is truly ruthless.
At 8 p.m., Muzhi Studio released a 10-second video of Muzhi practicing dance in the dance studio, showing only her back.
But as soon as it was posted, it received a warm response from fans.
"Ahhhhh, Zhibao wants to dance!!"
"Muzhi's dance fan here! Only 5 days left, ahhh, the birthday party is coming soon!"
"Although new fans got into the fandom through the work, they are also looking forward to the birthday party and eagerly awaiting another side of Muzhi."
"Ten seconds is too short, not enough to watch (crying), I'm so anxiously waiting for the birthday party!!"
......
With her birthday party approaching, fans have been incredibly busy lately, discussing Mu Zhi's performance style, how many songs she can sing, and whether she can dance. She'll definitely be singing her new song, and they're all learning to sing "Us" so they can have a big sing-along.
Fans who were lucky enough to snag tickets were busy booking hotels, finding roommates, and planning their routes to the venue that day. Some even arrived in Beicheng two days early, intending to spend several days there and asking for travel tips...
Fans are eagerly anticipating their idol's birthday party!
There are only 2 days left until the birthday party.
Mu Zhi came to the Three Trees Gymnasium for a live rehearsal.
She stood on the stage, looking at the densely packed yet empty seats below, her heart filled with mixed emotions.
After coming into this world, she still underwent some changes.
To her fans, she is more than just the actress Mu Zhi.
The first day of rehearsals has ended.
Ji Binghe arrived in the evening and watched Mu Zhi's rehearsal performance from the sidelines, which was quite unexpected.
Mu Zhi's performance at her birthday party was about the same as Xia Xinyan's.
It's worth noting that Xia Xinyan has been undergoing regular training since her debut, and her work schedule is all related to singing and dancing. Mu Zhi, on the other hand, has been out of the spotlight for four years and has no prior experience, so it's quite impressive that she has been able to reach this level of skill.
Ji Binghe praised, "Zhizhi, you're great."
Mu Zhi smiled at Ji Binghe: "This is not a stage for me alone. It is all thanks to everyone's hard work."
This isn't mutual flattery.
Mu Zhi knew that she was only one part of this birthday party. The coordination, implementation, and execution of many behind-the-scenes tasks to achieve the desired effect were the result of the concerted efforts of people from various departments.
Tomorrow is my birthday party, and I hope it will have a perfect ending.
June 6th, the day of the birthday party.
Mu Zhi got up early and went to the gym in the community for a run.
After returning from filming "Claws and Teeth", Mu Zhi continued her previous fitness plan, as she needed physical strength and a good mental state to hold her birthday concert.
I ran into He Zhiyue as soon as I arrived at the gym today.
She arrived earlier than him and looked like she had already finished her workout and was about to leave.
The two had bumped into each other at the gym before, but it was rare; they would just nod and say hello when they met.
He Zhiyue had a new short haircut, her bangs were slightly damp, and she was dressed in a light green tracksuit, making her look much younger, like a sunny and handsome college sports student.
"Good morning, Teacher Mu."
Happy birthday, and I wish tonight's birthday party a complete success.
Mu Zhi nodded: "Good morning, thank you."
After greeting Mu Zhi, He Zhiyue brushed past her and left.
They didn't linger for even a second longer.
Mu Zhi thought to herself: He Zhiyue has never made her feel disgusted, and one thing he does very well is that he is very clear about her current work schedule and busy state.
She never utters an inappropriate or pointless word, whether in public or when she is busy.
After finishing her workout, Mu Zhi returned home.
She even had the leisure to make herself breakfast and take a shower. After she finished eating her noodles, Ji Binghe and Minmin came to pick her up at the Donghua Mansion residential area.
Head to the hair salon with the appointment.
Yes, Muzhi is going to make a bold attempt today.
She wants to dye her hair pink, a limited-edition color for her birthday, the kind that will wash out after one wash.
The reason for this decision was that half a month ago, Mu Zhi had her makeup and styling for her birthday party finalized. This involved creating a complete look for the outfit, makeup, and accessories, and then making adjustments based on the results.
With the help of makeup and clothing style, Mu Zhi can look like an idol.
Compared to four years ago, Mu Zhi has matured a lot. She has the dazzling star quality of a celebrity, but she doesn't have the feeling of an idol or girl group member.
So I came up with a solution and decided to dye my hair.
Pink was recommended by the stylist. "Teacher Mu's features are very delicate and beautiful, and her temperament is a bit like an ice queen. Pink is a warm color, and I think that after Teacher Mu dyes her hair, she will have a sweet and cool mechanical girl feel, which is quite different from the image of an actress."
The stylist's suggestion was adopted.
Seeing that Mu Zhi was willing to try it, Ji Binghe had no objection. Anyway, if she wasn't satisfied with the result, she could just wash the hair color off.
At most, it's just a waste of 3 hours, it won't affect anything.
Today's itinerary was planned in advance, with plenty of time allocated.
I arrived at the barbershop, and three hours later...
Mu Zhi's one-time pink hair dyeing is complete.
Minmin exclaimed with delight, "Wow! It's so beautiful!"
Mu Zhi's hair reached her shoulder blades, and her pinkish-purple hair made her look like a delicate Barbie doll. She was fashionable, stylish, and bright, with a touch of cool sweetness amidst her beauty.
This temporarily obscured the actor's quality in Mu Zhi.
Ji Binghe nodded in satisfaction: "Definitely the visual center of a girl group, very idol-like."
Mu Zhi's role tonight is to play an idol, bring fans a wonderful concert visual feast, put an end to her former idol identity, and also put an end to the group of stage fans who have supported her from the very beginning.
Mu Zhi's birthday party will start at 7:30 pm.
3 p.m.
A large number of fans arrived outside the Three Trees Stadium. Mu Zhi's fan club organized a support event, distributing free support banners and souvenirs. Quantities were limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Many fans arrived early to queue up and receive their prizes.
Some fans who couldn't get tickets came to the event to try their luck and see if there were any scalped tickets.
5:30 p.m.
Two and a half hours before the birthday party, fans began to have their tickets checked and enter the venue.
Arriving so early means most fans won't have time for dinner.
The first group of fans to enter the venue found a gift bag on each seat when they found their seats with their tickets.
It's quite common for celebrities to prepare gift bags for fans at their concerts. These bags typically contain products endorsed by the artist, thank-you cards, glow sticks, and other items.
Two young women with high ponytails picked up the gift bag and opened it. Inside were: a glow stick, a postcard with Mu Zhi's photo (unsent and with a printed signature), a bottle of water, a sandwich, and a desk calendar!
The two girls looked at each other and cried: Zhibao is so thoughtful and kind, sob sob.
"Waaaaah, I need to take a picture and post it to the super topic right away!"
"I want to post one too!"
It was 7 p.m., half an hour before the birthday party.
The guests and friends who were seated in the VIP seats in the front row also arrived one after another.
Zhou Jingzhu and Liu Cai were both wearing black fisherman's hats and masks, dressed casually and everyday, but their appearance immediately attracted the attention of fans, who called out their names.
The two waved to Mu Zhi's fans in a generous manner.
Before the birthday party started, Zhou Jingzhu and Liu Cai went backstage to find Mu Zhi.
As soon as you enter the backstage dressing room.
Zhou Jingzhu and Liu Cai were quite surprised to see Mu Zhi's new hair color.
Wow, when did you dye it?
While putting on makeup, Mu Zhi looked in the mirror and smiled as she explained to Zhou Jingzhu and Liu Cai, "Today, I'm using a one-time dye job."
The two nodded in understanding, looking at Mu Zhi, who was sitting in front of the makeup mirror, already changed into her performance costume and putting on makeup.
It feels like a dream come true, like going back to the "Chasing the Light" talent show.
To be honest, Zhou Jingzhu and Liu Cai initially thought that Mu Zhi had a regret about not being able to debut as part of a group, so she held this concert as a birthday party.
For the past month or so, every time Mu Zhi popped up in the group chat to chat about her recent situation, she said that she was preparing for her birthday party and had put in a lot of effort.
Today, they came to the birthday party and saw the elaborate stage design, listened to the excellent sound quality of the warm-up music, and witnessed the preparations made by Muzhi... They were somewhat shocked and moved. It was clear that Muzhi's team had put a lot of effort into planning this birthday party and had spent a considerable amount of money.
Mu Zhi's birthday party was not something she held casually.
As an actress, Mu Zhi is already very talented, yet she still sets such high standards and requirements for her birthday party, which makes Zhou Jingzhu and Liu Caizhen feel ashamed and also very admirable.
Neither of them revealed the complex emotions they were feeling.
When asked about Mu Zhi's preparations, the staff asked, "It's been four years since you've been on stage. Are you nervous about standing on it again tonight?"
Mu Zhi honestly replied, "I was a little nervous, but it's okay."
This birthday concert was two years in the making and nearly two months in practice. Mu Zhi wanted to give her fans a perfect farewell performance, so she naturally felt pressured.
At the same time, I was very excited.
For Mu Zhi, tonight's performance, which lasted for more than an hour, was essentially a stage performance in one continuous shot.
She must perform well and enjoy this last stage.
[Author's Note]
Thank you to all the little angels who voted for me or watered my plants with nutrient solution between 23:23:41 on September 20, 2022 and 23:58:22 on September 21, 2022!
Thank you to the little angels who watered the nutrient solution: Jiu and Ye Zhirou (1 bottle);
Thank you so much for your support! I will continue to work hard!
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