Chapter 237: Popular Overseas
In just a moment, Li Qihan looked away, as if the glance just now was just a courtesy in official business.
At 20:20, this grand magic show that attracted worldwide attention continued.
What surprised Xia Lili was that because the performance time was shortened, all the supporting performances by other guests scheduled for the magic show were cancelled.
However, only Xia Xubai's singing segment was left and was arranged to be the finale performance.
As this globally acclaimed magic show drew to a close, Victor solemnly raised his hand to personally introduce the next performer, Xia Xubai: "Next, please allow me to introduce to audiences around the world Dragon Country's treasured singer, Mr. Xia Xubai."
“He will bring you a feast of magic and songs with the characteristics of the Dragon Kingdom!”
As the lingering sound of the guqin's overtones played, the twelve-panel screen painted with "A Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains" slowly unfolded.
Xia Xubai, dressed in an ivory white suit, walked out from behind the screen. With his steps, lotus-shaped light and shadows bloomed one after another on the ground.
His clear voice sang: "Ink-stained Lanting, mist and rain are heavy, under the fan, the years have passed by several times..."
What’s amazing is that as the song goes on, the dark patterns of Suzhou embroidery on his sleeves actually transform into different designs under the light - first the swaying of black bamboo, then the fleeting shadow of a swan, and finally the falling plum blossoms flying all over the sky.
The rosewood folding fan in Xia Xubai's hand unfolded with a "swish", and the "Fuchun Mountain Residence" gradually emerged from the plain white on the fan surface, spreading out like ink and water, which aroused the audience's amazement.
When the song reached its climax, he suddenly shook the fan, and twelve colorful silks burst out from the fan like rainbows.
The shimmer of silk is gorgeous under the light!
The audience opened their eyes wide!
At the same time, the opera voice suddenly rose:
"Look at the changes in this fan—"
The last word "change" drags out an eighteen-turn vibrato, and the colorful silk dances like a dragon in the chasing light.
After three seconds of silence, the audience erupted into thunderous applause.
Xia Lili clapped her hands vigorously, looking at her brother's figure shrouded in light and shadow, and found that his empty eyes reflected the fragmented light of the entire theater.
Victor stood under the spotlight, looking at Xia Xubai on the other end of the stage, his eyes flashing with amazement!
He had only temporarily retained the performance segment of the Dragon singer out of gratitude to Xia Lili, but he did not expect that this performance that incorporated oriental charm would be so stunning.
Even though Xia Xubai is blind, he still managed to prepare such a beautiful and wonderful performance!
“It’s incredible…”
When Xia Xubai's last opera tune ended, Victor was the first to stand up and applaud sincerely, with his eyes shining with the mutual appreciation between artists.
During his closing speech at the magic show, Victor rarely let go of his performative smile: "Tonight was truly thrilling. Even a seasoned performer like me, who has traveled the world, was scared to death."
He bowed solemnly to Xia Lili and Li Qihan, seat number 7, and said, "Thank you to the Longguo police for solving the case so quickly within an hour. This has allowed me to witness the reassuring power of this country."
Victor suddenly spread his arms, his sleeves fluttering in the breeze. “As the great escape artist Houdini said, ‘The magician’s job is to make the impossible possible.’”
Brilliant fireworks burst out from his fingertips, and golden light spots condensed into the word "THANKYOU" in the air.
His figure gradually faded in the light, but his voice became clearer and clearer:
"Tonight we witnessed together—"
“The shock of the truth being revealed!”
“The miracle of art blossoming!”
"as well as--"
When the last cluster of silver flames exploded, Victor had disappeared, and only his voice echoed on the stage:
"A night where the magic never ends."
The magic show curtain has fallen, but the audience is still gathered in groups outside the venue, excitedly discussing this thrilling night.
Some people marveled at Victor's magic skills, some imitated Xia Xubai's amazing opera voice, and many people marveled at the speed with which the Longguo police solved the case.
Just then, Xia Lili's cell phone suddenly rang.
The leader of the Southeast Provincial Department personally called, and a deep voice came through the receiver: "Comrade Xiaoxia, you withstood the pressure on the global live broadcast stage this time and solved the case in just one hour. This not only demonstrates the professionalism of our Longguo police, but also shows the world the style of a great power!"
The leader paused, his tone filled with unconcealed admiration. "After research by the provincial department and in conjunction with the magic show sponsors, we've decided to give you special recognition. The 2.78 million yuan reward for solving the case will be deposited into your paycheck within fifteen working days."
"Thank you, leader! This is what we should do."
Xia Lili held the phone, her voice calm and neither humble nor arrogant.
However, as soon as the phone was hung up——
"Ahhh!" Xia Lili screamed excitedly, pinching her cheeks with both hands, still thinking she was dreaming. "Captain Li, did you hear that? Two million, seven hundred and eighty thousand!"
Her eyes were so bright as if they were filled with stars, and she had completely lost her previous calm demeanor.
Li Qihan stood up from his seat, his lips curled up slightly: "I heard it."
His voice had a touch of warmth.
"Well done," Li Qihan paused, then added calmly, "Your reaction was quick and your judgment was accurate."
He used his fingers to straighten the crooked hairpin on Xia Lili's head.
When he raised his eyes, a hint of indulgence flashed in his usually cold eyes, which he himself was not even aware of.
Xia Lili and he followed the crowd toward the exit of Yangcheng Grand Theater. "Captain Li, do you want to take our car back to the compound?"
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"I drove here." Li Qihan shook his head.
Seeing the slight disappointment on Xia Lili's face at being rejected, he couldn't help but explain: "I still have to go back to the bureau to interrogate the person."
"good evening."
"Good night!" Xia Lili waved to him and got into Xia Xubai's nanny car.
Xia Lili leaned back in the leather seat of the nanny car, her fingertips swiping across the screen of her phone. The neon lights outside the window flickered across her face. On the trending search list, #Globally-watched magic show reveals a murder# was followed by a crimson "explosion," and the number of views had soared to 120 million.
The incident also became a hot search trend overseas.
The whole world is amazed at the speed of Dragon Country!
The comment section exploded:
[This infrastructure maniac can even solve crimes so quickly? Dragon Country speed is amazing!]
[That cold-skinned police officer's profile kills me! I want the police station to have an open house!]
My palms were sweating watching the livestream. The way the two detectives unraveled the mystery was so cool.
The discussion on the special topic #The Case-Solving Detective Duo# was even more heated:
[Popular Science: This duo has maintained a 100% crime-solving rate to date, and today they added another achievement!]
[The look the male officer gave the female officer during the final thank you ceremony! The girl holding the microscope was already dizzy.]
Hollywood screenwriters, take note! This is a true elite detective, bringing honor to Long Guo.
Xia Xubai's magic and singing performance, which combined traditional Chinese elements, also took the internet by storm, and its popularity spread even overseas. Viewers around the world who watched the livestream were captivated by this performance imbued with oriental charm, sparking a frenzy of discussion on social media:
“Who is this singer who perfectly combines magic and opera?”
"Long Guofeng's performance was amazing! Requesting the singer's information!"
“I’ve never seen such a unique performance before. Dragon Country art is so fascinating!”
Overseas netizens left messages in the live broadcast comment section asking about the origins of this mysterious singer.
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