Chapter 86

As the music started, especially the familiar and unique bass, the five girls, who had positioned themselves on the stage and struck their poses, felt their nervousness ease slightly.

Then, at the moment the dense drum beats stopped, Wang Jingsnow took a bold step forward, simultaneously performing the choreographed dance moves, her chin slightly raised, instantly exuding an indescribable queenly and cold arrogance.

"Just wait to be captivated!"

With just this sentence, the other girls immediately felt they had entered a familiar rhythm, their spirits lifted significantly. Almost instinctively, Xie Bing, lagging just a moment behind Wang Jingsnow, took a step in the opposite direction.

"If love is truly great."

The bass, the tight drum beats, the sharp entry, the dynamic rhythm, the somewhat peculiar lyrics, and Wang Jingsnow's first line, which could be described as icy cold, instantly caught the attention of the staff and reporters from Oriental Star TV, who had been indifferent to the unfamiliar girl group Wu Xing Wu Su. They all subconsciously looked up, capturing Wang Jingsnow's side profile, which exuded an overwhelming queenly and cold beauty!

Just this glance, and the excitement was immediate!

Putting aside all the factors of singing, dancing, and the song itself, you had to admit that any one of the girls in the singing group Wu Xing Wu Su had a very high level of beauty. When the five girls stood together, performing the choreographed dance moves in sync with the music, their striking beauty, perfect figures, and the dance moves that were both pure and sexy, could instantly capture the attention of everyone from eight to eighty years old.

Including men and women.

Moreover, the song "Sisters and Brothers, Stand Up" was so catchy!

It was a direct hit, perfectly aligned with the tastes of the younger generation!

Thus, in an instant, the audience below fell silent.

Those who had been busy checking the program schedule, calculating the timing of their appearances, carrying cameras and thinking about how to capture the right shots, and those who were just waiting to record a segment of a celebrity for news and entertainment reports, as well as those who were dozing off or chatting idly...

In an instant, everyone perked up, looking towards the center of the stage.

As Li Jilong had said, in the current domestic scene, over the past twenty years, fast songs and dance tracks have not been absent, but works that truly stand out, that can capture the hearts of the young and even challenge the dominance of slow songs, have never appeared.

Therefore, this song was absolutely refreshing!

...

It must be said that the benefits of extensive training and hard practice are that no matter how nervous you are beforehand, once the music starts, once you sing the first line, once you enter the rhythm, you don't even need to perform exceptionally well; just following the rhythm and singing is enough to meet the standard!

Especially as the song progressed, it quickly reached the chorus. After the girls sang the chorus, the rhythm and the strong sense of performance quickly dispelled any remaining nervousness!

And this was even under the bright lights, where the girls of Wu Xing Wu Su couldn't clearly see the audience's reactions!

Thus, the feeling came!

At least Xie Bing, Wang Jingsnow, and Sima Duoduo quickly found their rhythm after the first chorus, while Zhou Pingping and Sun Ruoxuan, though not yet fully in their element, had at least reached a level where they wouldn't hold the group back.

Of course, at this moment, with the song having quickly captured the attention and joy of most people, few would carefully scrutinize whether their singing was off.

Thus, after the second verse began, the girls performed even more confidently, their dance moves becoming smoother and their coordination more fluid and natural.

If viewed from a modern perspective, this dance could only be considered average. The choreography was designed to showcase the girls' youthful beauty, their impressive figures, and their long legs...

But in this era, where there were no youth idols, such a dance was enough to make everyone sit up and take notice!

"Find someone to fall in love with!... Only then can you forget!... Like a withered rose..."

Click, click, click, the flashlights started going off below the stage!

Soon, someone turned on the cameras that were originally reserved for the few celebrities who would appear during the rehearsal...

With the keen sense of a news reporter and the understanding of a music journalist, even just a subconscious notion was enough to make many people feel a vague sense of anticipation.

These girls are going to be big!

...

Tang Xiao, with one arm crossed and the other holding his chin, stood below the stage, carefully observing the five-girl group.

As the head of the Variety Department and the director of the New Year's Eve concert at Oriental Star TV, he had been somewhat dissatisfied with the scheduling of this relatively unknown girl group at 10:30 PM, but he didn't want to argue over such a small matter, so he hadn't spoken up. However, he had planned to raise the issue after the rehearsal. But now, seeing the girls' performance live... he had to admit, it was impressive.

His right hand continuously rubbed his chin, and after a moment, he called over the concert director, Ye Tianlong, and asked, "Which company sent them?" Ye Tianlong thought for a moment and said, "It should be... Huage Records? Yes, Huage! Their music director, Du Xiaoming, called personally, saying they were about to release a new album... You know, they're all old friends in the industry, and it's hard to refuse. They also provided generous sponsorship, so... You don't like the song? I think it's pretty good."

Tang Xiao glanced at him, nodded, and said, "The song is fine, and the performance is acceptable."

After a moment's thought, he added, "Move them to 9:30 PM. At that time, their impact will be even greater!"

Ye Tianlong was taken aback, quickly nodded, "Okay!" but couldn't help asking, "Impact?"

At this question, Tang Xiao was momentarily stunned, giving Ye Tianlong a strange look, but said nothing. In his mind, he thought: Indeed, the rumors are true; this guy is a dud, lacking even basic judgment. If it weren't for his strong position in the station... The next New Year's Eve concert director will definitely not be him! He can ruin a good song!

After a pause, Tang Xiao asked, "Their company should have sent someone, right?"

Ye Tianlong quickly nodded, "Huage has several artists, and they sent their deputy music director, Old Qian. For this group, their producer, I think her name is... came along."

Tang Xiao nodded calmly, "Tell them to give me a copy of the group's new album. I want to listen to it."

Ye Tianlong quickly nodded, eager to curry favor. He turned his head, quickly found the people from Huage Records below the stage, and called over his assistant, pointing and whispering a few words. The assistant then went off to do as instructed.

...

As is well known, in large-scale concerts, singers cannot just say whatever they want when they go on stage. Even during the interlude of a song, if the director's team hasn't approved, you can't speak, even to greet the audience or interact with them.

Of course, for a concert like the New Year's Eve concert at Oriental Star TV, where artists often perform two or three songs, the rules are not as strict. At least between the second and third songs, singers are allowed to say a few words and interact with the audience. However, what they say must be pre-approved, and they cannot speak out of turn!

When the music for "Sisters and Brothers, Stand Up" ended, the five girls, slightly out of breath from the dance, followed the pre-arranged plan. The leader of Wu Xing Wu Su, Sima Duoduo, took the microphone and said, "Happy New Year, everyone! We are... Wu Xing Wu Su! The next song, 'The Alliance of Heartbroken People,' is for you!"

Then, the dynamic dance music started.

The guy with the camera below the stage hesitated for a moment but didn't turn it off.

The lyrics of this song, which Li Qian had slightly modified to better fit the girls, retained the original meaning and many of the lines, while the melody and rhythm were directly adapted, with the arrangement made more dynamic.

Thus, like the song from the other timeline, this one appealed to all ages, especially those in or seeking love. Combined with the dynamic dance choreographed by Huage Records, the two songs were a refreshing and impressive performance!

...

After finishing "The Alliance of Heartbroken People," the girls waved and left the stage, entering the backstage area from the side. They were all breathing heavily and couldn't help but look at each other.

Sun Ruoxuan asked first, "Our performance... was it okay?"

Wang Jingsnow answered calmly, "Absolutely no problem!"

Many people nodded in agreement, and then they all clenched their fists, their excitement evident.

Before the performance, they had been so nervous, thinking they would embarrass themselves, but once on stage, they performed quite well!

At this moment, they couldn't help but recall the repeated "torture" they had endured in Jinan... Well, it was just that Li Qian had been strict with their consistent performance, and they were a bit slow.

But, a strict teacher does indeed produce excellent students, and it feels great!

Moreover, this post-facto surprise really made them feel like they had made the right choice!

Seeing them come off the stage, their agent, Ms. Wu, quickly greeted them, handing them small towels to wipe their sweat.

At this moment, Sun Ruoxuan called out, wanting to go back to drink water, but Xie Bing suddenly said, "Do you think our songs will pass? I heard that the first rehearsal is scheduled for six hours, and forty minutes will be cut before the next rehearsal. By the time of the official recording, another forty minutes will be cut..."

At this, everyone's pace slowed.

They looked at each other, and Ms. Wu said, "It should be fine, right? I watched your performance from below the stage, and it was great! The audience's reaction was also good..."

They looked at each other, feeling somewhat confident but not entirely sure.

Wang Jingsnow sighed slightly and said, "Let's go back and wait for the news!"

...

In the preparation room, the five girls stayed, chatting idly while waiting for the feedback from the production team, which would first be relayed to Li Jilong.

However, it had been over two hours since their performance, and the front-stage rehearsal was nearing its end, but Li Jilong still hadn't returned!

So, they had to continue waiting.

At this point, unless they were confident that their appearance was secure, even after completing the rehearsal, the artists all chose to stay and wait for news from the director's team.

No one wanted to be one of the forty minutes cut!

However, as time slowly passed, with the end of the first rehearsal, the sounds of movement and conversation began to be heard outside. Some artists would excitedly shout "Yes!" when they learned they had made it to the next rehearsal or even the final recording, but Li Jilong remained absent.

The girls' breathing became increasingly agitated.

The most difficult part was this long, uncertain wait!

Then, in the corridor, artists who had received confirmation began to leave, some chatting and laughing with their teams, others being consoled by their team members... This only increased the girls' tension and anticipation.

At this moment, the girls had gone over nine hours without eating, but no one mentioned being hungry.

Finally, when it was already past 9 PM, and the New Year's Eve concert rehearsal had ended over two hours ago, Li Jilong suddenly pushed open the door.

In an instant, the girls and their agent, Ms. Wu, all stood up.

"How did it go?... How did it go?" they asked in a flurry.

Li Jilong smiled, clenched his fist, and said, "Passed! All passed!"

The girls were stunned for a moment, then excitedly clenched their fists and cheered!

But before they could fully express their excitement, Li Jilong continued, "Not only did you pass, but the director's team has decided to add another song for you, separate from the two you just performed. This song will be at the beginning of the entire concert, before the host comes on stage. In other words, you will open the New Year's Eve concert!"

The girls were stunned.

Another song? At the beginning of the concert, before the host comes on stage? Opening the concert?

This...

After a long while, Wang Jingsnow was the first to react, "Which song?"

Li Jilong smiled, "I waited for an hour to see the head of the Variety Department at Oriental Star TV, Tang Xiao, and he personally recommended your new album. Then, he personally decided... Ha, I won't keep you in suspense... 'Farewell'!"

He paused, and before the girls could react, he added, "After listening to your new album, he almost immediately chose it!"

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