Chapter 158 Surprise [VIP]
Chapter Summary: Let's put a period to this stage together.
From ticket check-in to the start of the birthday party, most fans had to wait for an hour.
But they didn't find the time long or boring. They were excited and busy the whole time, chatting with their fans around them, telling each other how much they loved their idols, eating the food gift packages from their idols, and flipping through the calendar with great interest.
Others are busy taking photos and posting them on Weibo...
While waiting, every now and then a lively commotion would come from the front row, announcing the arrival of another guest.
Two young women with high ponytails sat in the middle seats. They were among the first to arrive and were chatting animatedly with a short-haired woman in the row in front of them.
The three of them have just followed each other on Weibo.
"Wow, you guys are the first to show off your birthday party gift packs! Your Weibo post has already gotten over 10,000 likes!"
"You're here so early. Are you from Beicheng?"
"No, we flew here from Lucheng."
"We were classmates in college, and I've liked Zhibao for four years..."
I started liking Mu Zhi from the movie "Chasing the Light." They were freshmen in college back then. Four years have passed in the blink of an eye. Last year, they graduated from college and worked for more than half a year to save money. They were also lucky enough to get tickets to a birthday party and took leave together to come to Beicheng.
They accompanied Muzhi on her journey of growth, and Muzhi accompanied them on theirs, from students to entering the workforce and becoming self-reliant...
They are no longer naive and carefree little girls chasing after celebrities.
But Mu Zhi remains a special presence.
The girl in the front row was also moved to tears: "I've been a fan for four years! When Zhibao withdrew from the competition due to a foot injury and couldn't make it into the group, all the longtime fans were worried sick about her future."
Who would have thought that Zhibao would become a top actress in the industry and even win a Best Actress award?!
The two girls with high ponytails nodded enthusiastically: "Zhibao is really amazing!"
From idol to A-list actress, Mu Zhi, without any background or connections in the entertainment industry, is like a warrior who has carved out a broad road for herself.
What's particularly remarkable is that Mu Zhi, having become a successful actress, didn't reject her former idol identity and even held this birthday party.
For longtime fans who have loved and supported Muzhi until now, tonight's concert and birthday celebration have a special meaning.
The three were chatting happily when suddenly a shadow loomed over them.
The two girls with high ponytails turned around and saw a tall man wearing a black baseball cap and a black mask, dressed in a graffiti-print black T-shirt and black jeans, sitting down in the empty seat next to them.
Although his face cannot be seen, judging from his cool aura and superior physique with broad shoulders, narrow waist, and long legs, he is most likely a handsome guy; he can't be ugly.
They stopped talking and asked excitedly and curiously, "Are you also a fan of Zhibao?"
There were quite a few male fans here tonight, many of them young guys.
Mu Zhi's charm is too great.
The person who was approached by fans as soon as she sat down was He Zhiyue.
He almost got scammed three times in his quest for this ticket, and in the end, Luke bought it from a relative, which was no easy feat.
He Zhiyue didn't dare to speak, and gave a very indifferent "hmm".
Seeing that the male fan was so unapproachable, the three girls' enthusiasm was dampened, so they stopped paying attention to him.
A few minutes later, the birthday party was scheduled to start at 7:30.
Concerts are usually delayed by a few minutes, or even ten or twenty minutes, before they start.
At 7:30 p.m., the warm-up music playing at Mu Zhi's birthday party suddenly stopped.
The large screen on the stage and the screens on both sides lit up, displaying numbers and starting a 10-second countdown!
The fans in the audience erupted in cheers, counting down along with the numbers on the big screen.
End in 10 seconds.
The entire stadium erupted in deafening cheers of "Ahhhhhh!" and the name Mu Zhi was called out.
A shushing sound rang out, and the entire venue fell silent.
A cold, mechanical voice then rang out some precautions for the birthday party, such as: put your phone on silent, protect your personal belongings, and do not litter.
I have finished reading the precautions.
The mechanical voice said, "Now, please get ready to count down with me again. Mu Zhi's birthday party is about to officially begin."
The entire audience of fans counted down in unison: "10, 9, 8..."
"3, 2, 1!" As the last syllable faded, the music started, and all the stage lights at the front came on.
A cyberpunk-style castle appeared in view, shimmering with dazzling five-colored light. The lights, music, and cheers isolated the entire venue from the outside world, pulling the fans in the audience into a dreamlike world.
The platform in the center of the stage slowly rose to the accompaniment of tense, dark music.
Long, pinkish-purple hair first came into view, tied in pigtails, followed by Mu Zhi's face, light pink eyebrows, eyes that were closed, eyelids sprinkled with sparkling glitter, pink teardrop rhinestones at the corners of her eyes, cheeks brushed with a light pink, and light pink lips that were like flower petals or jelly.
Mu Zhi's idol makeup focuses mainly on the eyes, with a luminous and understated look.
"Aaaaaaaahhhhh!"
As soon as Mu Zhi appeared, the screams from the fans below the stage rose another decibel, almost shaking the Three Trees Stadium to its core.
The screams that erupted were so intense, mixed with immense surprise:
Mu Zhi actually dyed her hair! Pinkish-purple hair!
The studio posted rehearsal photos yesterday, and she still has black hair! What a surprise!
And listening to this incredibly energetic music, as if a big boss is about to awaken, I wonder if the first song will be a combination of singing and dancing? Wow, that's intense!
To avoid disrupting Mu Zhi's performance, the fans in the audience stopped screaming after a brief burst, waving their glow sticks with their mouths open and watching the big screen.
On the stage, the lift stops rising and merges with the stage.
Standing in the center of the stage, Mu Zhi had her hair tied in pink and purple pigtails. Her top was a layered design, with a white sports vest over a pink long-sleeved top, revealing a glimpse of her slim waist. Her abs and A4 waist looked healthy and beautiful. She wore pink sports pants that matched her top.
The pants are made of breathable and lightweight material, with wide silver trim along the side seams.
Mu Zhi's outfit is called "Mechanical Girl".
The dance troupe members moved to Mu Zhi's side in time with the music. The live stream camera cut to a close-up of Mu Zhi's face, and one of the dancers extended a finger and touched Mu Zhi's forehead.
The next second, Mu Zhi suddenly opened her eyes; she was wearing blue contact lenses.
He stiffly turned his head left and right, then smiled and stretched out his arms.
Two dancers each pulled her arm forward, and Mu Zhi moved her head and limbs to the music, then took two more steps forward. The other dancers stood in their positions beside her.
Then the dark music suddenly transforms into a dynamic and cheerful melody.
Mu Zhi and the dance troupe behind her started dancing enthusiastically together.
When Mu Zhi moves, it's impossible to look away from her. She has a sweet and innocent look, a sweet smile, and harmless eyes. Her slender waist is like a deadly scimitar, sexy and alluring, giving people a cute yet dangerous feeling. She is an unapproachable witch.
After a few synchronized dance moves, Mu Zhi walked forward alone, keeping time with the rhythm, and began to sing.
After a four-year hiatus, he returned to the stage.
Mu Zhi was not at all unfamiliar or awkward; it was as if she had sung this song for the first time. Her every move was like that of a seasoned stage performer.
To be honest, Mu Zhi's singing was just average, but very steady, and most importantly, her performance was extremely entertaining.
Mu Zhi's dance moves were as if she had practiced them a thousand times, so effortless and natural. Coupled with her powerful aura, she was very stylish. Every expression was also as if she had practiced it hundreds of times, perfectly timed. She was great at capturing the camera's attention, and her beautiful face firmly held the audience's eye.
In the latter half of this hit song, the dance moves became increasingly difficult and faster. Mu Zhi completed the entire routine flawlessly, showcasing excellent teamwork with the dance troupe members and delivering a truly spectacular singing and dancing performance.
When the first song ended, the audience erupted in cheers and applause.
After finishing her dance, Mu Zhi, slightly out of breath, removed her headset, took the microphone from one of the dancers, and thanked the dance troupe.
"Thank you, dance teachers."
The dance troupe retreated from the side of the stage to the backstage to change clothes.
There was no emcee for this birthday party; Mu Zhi, holding a microphone, greeted the fans in the audience.
Good evening, everyone. I am Mu Zhi.
"I'm so happy and thank you all for coming to my birthday concert."
The audience responded with another round of enthusiastic "Ahhhhhh!"
Many fans are still in shock after the performance just ended.
Someone excitedly shouted, "Husband!"
Another voice, not to be outdone, shouted: "Wife!"
"Daughter" and "Sister Kill Me" also joined in, and all sides shouted at each other in a chaotic battle.
Sitting in the audience, He Zhiyue listened with mixed feelings; he had quite a few "opponents."
Mu Zhi on stage was a little amused and exasperated, so she changed the subject: "I want to know how many of you here today have been with me since my debut? Raise your hand, okay?"
A quarter of the fans in the audience raised their hands and waved glow sticks.
That means out of 10,000 people, at least 2,000 managed to get tickets and come to the event, which shows that Mu Zhi has always had a lot of die-hard fans.
Mu Zhi bowed to the audience and said, "Thank you."
Looking at the camera: "There are still fans who couldn't come to the event."
"I want to apologize to you all. After my debut, I went into acting and left the stage. For aspiring idols who hadn't yet debuted, the year or so before their projects aired was incredibly difficult for me. Thankfully, you were there for me..."
Fans must have had doubts and hesitations. Some left, while those who stayed respected her choice and remained loyal without complaint.
Mu Zhi, who had just entered the film and television industry, was able to get audition opportunities not only because of her own abilities, but also because of the support of a large number of fans behind her.
She wasn't good at expressing herself, but she kept everything in her heart.
Mu Zhi looked down at the audience: "Idol Mu Zhi owes you a stage, and I know some of you have been waiting for it."
This was actually my original intention in organizing this birthday party.
"Thank you for coming. Let's bring this stage to a close together tonight."
"Thank you to all the fans as well."
Mu Zhi bowed to the audience once again.
The fans in the audience were just stirred by Mu Zhi's speech, but they didn't have time to reflect on it further.
Mu Zhi announced crisply, "Next up is an English song."
As soon as he finished speaking, the music started.
The backup dancers changed into their performance costumes and returned to the stage to dance with Mu Zhi.
This is an upbeat English song. Compared to the previous song, Mu Zhi is more familiar with this one, and her pronunciation is standard, giving it a unique flavor.
The fans in the audience were thinking: Holy crap! They sing English songs so well. Our idol is truly multi-talented, bringing them one surprise after another.
After singing her English song, Mu Zhi waved to her fans and said she had to go change her clothes and would be leaving for a few minutes.
The backup dancers remained on stage, performing simple warm-up dances to the changing background music...
As soon as Mu Zhi arrived backstage, the styling team members who were waiting rushed up to her.
Hairstylist A stepped forward and untied her pigtails, staff member B removed her headset and microphone, and staff member C handed her the next outfit for the performance.
Mu Zhi took the clothes and immediately went into the dressing room.
She was out of the room in less than two minutes, and several staff members came forward to help her. A combed and straightened her hair, B put her microphone back on, C arranged her shoes to match her outfit, and D did some simple makeup adjustments...
Two minutes later, everything was done.
Mu Zhi lifted her skirt and walked to the elevator platform.
When Mu Zhi reappeared on stage, the audience erupted in enthusiastic cheers once again.
Fans were once again amazed by Mu Zhi.
Mu Zhi's initial appearance featured pink and purple pigtails and a sexy yet cute sporty outfit perfect for dancing. It was a very idol-style look, quite unlike Mu Zhi, which immediately caught the fans' attention.
For her second look, Mu Zhi parted her long, pinkish-purple hair in the middle, gathering it behind her ears and back of her head, revealing her forehead and ears. She wore a haute couture gown from Yao Nai'er's early autumn collection.
Because Mu Zhi missed major ceremonies and events due to filming at the end of last year, and after filming wrapped up in mid-March, she was busy with brand events and birthday parties, so she didn't have time to attend fashion events and therefore didn't have the opportunity to wear the brand's dresses.
So the brand set its sights on Muzhi's birthday party.
This dress is one of the more understated ones that Mu Zhi chose. It's a cream-colored dress with a thin strap and V-neck. The skirt is covered with delicate silver stripes, making it sparkly and suitable for a concert. The skirt is light and not too exaggerated.
Wearing this dress, Mu Zhi looked like a rebellious princess, exuding sophistication and high-class style.
It's the Mu Zhi that fans are familiar with—beautiful and elegant.
Mu Zhi sang a warm and healing Chinese song, followed by a lyrical Cantonese song.
As she sang, she held the microphone in one hand and waved gently with the other. The spotlight shone on her face, painting a beautiful picture with her smiles and frowns.
The fans below the stage quietly waved their glow sticks.
Time flowed slowly through this heartwarming scene on and off the stage, tranquil and beautiful.
After Mu Zhi finished singing her fourth song, she went backstage to change her clothes again.
Fans suddenly realized how fast time had flown by, with only one song left.
Five minutes later, Mu Zhi, having changed her clothes, returned to the stage.
Her long, light purple hair was tied into a high ponytail lantern braid. She wore a pink striped vest over a white shirt and a pink pleated skirt. This outfit had a preppy style, making her look sweet, cute, and energetic. Mu Zhi also wore it with a sense of comfort and casualness, adding a touch of gentleness.
Before performing the final song, Mu Zhi will announce a "surprise" prepared for her fans.
However, before she revealed the surprise, the next part was the birthday celebration.
Five fans pushed a cake cart onto the stage for a close-up interaction with Muzhi.
[Author's Note]
Sharing a Cantonese song I've been listening to on repeat lately, "Yuan" (圆).
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