Volume One, Chapter Eight: The Concert—If Ordinary Is Impossible, Let the Flames Ignite the Prairie!

“But what should I sing at the concert? I’m tired of my old songs, and my fans must be even more so.”
“Besides, I haven’t submitted the song for the finals yet!” Lu Yaoyao said helplessly.
“That’s right, the most important thing now is to create a tailor-made song for you!”
“But it’s too late to commission those famous songwriters now. Creating a song takes at least a week,” A Lian said, troubled.
At that moment, Yang Wei, who had just hung up the phone, suddenly laughed.
“Don’t worry, Yaoyao, I’ve arranged for Master Sun Qi!”
“He just happened to have two original songs, and he’s already sent them over. Take a look!” With that, Yang Wei transferred the files to Lu Yaoyao.
A Lian, hearing this, pushed forward eagerly, her face lit up with delight.
Lu Yaoyao opened her laptop.
“Sun Qi is a true master of original music. I remember the three songs from last year’s queen, all dominated the charts for a month, and they were all written by Master Sun Qi!”
“He’s not easy to invite!” A Lian stared at the lyrics on the screen, exclaiming in surprise.
“Quiet!” Suddenly, Lu Yaoyao made a gesture for silence.
She then opened the BGM file.
As the mournful melody began, she gazed at the lyrics and, after a moment, closed her eyes.
“I’ve been waiting for you, waiting for a promise…”
“Years of separation and reunion have long become the past…”
“I dare not tell you, that I once loved you!”
As Lu Yaoyao’s melodious voice sounded, A Lian and Yang Wei nodded along in rhythm, their faces showing admiration.
“A masterpiece!”
“It’s wonderful. This ‘Castle in the Sky’ really suits me!”
“A Lian, go prepare for the concert now. I’ll head to the studio tonight!”
“Tomorrow night’s concert, I want Chen Tianxiong from the Eastern Group to pay for his actions!” Lu Yaoyao said, her face brimming with excitement, her gaze resolute and intimidating.
A Lian, hearing this, was equally exhilarated.
“Alright, I’ll arrange it right away!”
“Young Master Yang, it’s all thanks to you this time.”
“I’ll trouble you to accompany Yaoyao to record the song.”
After praising Yang Wei and giving him a suggestive look, she added,
“I’ll do whatever it takes!”
“Sister A Lian, go ahead—leave this to me!” Yang Wei replied happily, waving his hand.
“Young Master Yang, I really have to thank you this time!”
“To actually invite Master Sun to write a song for me.”
“I… I don’t know what to say!” Lu Yaoyao, satisfied with the song, stood up and exclaimed excitedly.
“Yaoyao, let’s not stand on ceremony!”
“Time is pressing, we need to act. Tomorrow, we’ll show the Eastern Group what we’re made of!”

He had already posted about this afternoon’s events on Weibo!
Once their concert started, their fans would add pressure—haha!
Yang Wei thought to himself, though he kept it to himself.
Lu Yaoyao smiled and nodded, full of gratitude.
“Thank you, Young Master Yang!”
“Let’s go now.” Lu Yaoyao immediately got up and left the studio with Yang Wei, heading straight to the recording studio.
…
Night fell.
Su Le sat at the hotel desk, his fingers dancing quickly across the keyboard.
Murmuring the lyrics he had just written,
“Later, we finally learned how to love, but you had long gone, disappeared into the crowd!”
“Later…”
As Su Le sang, tears streamed down his cheeks.
Thinking of five years of effort, all less than a few months of someone else’s companionship!
Choosing this song seemed to summarize those five years—the silent toil and dedication contrasted with others’ easily gained happiness and company.
This comparison filled her with a profound sense of unwillingness and sorrow. Tears fell silently, comforting her past self, a release of emotions stored deep within.
After finishing the composition, Su Le saved the file.
This song was crafted for Song Hongyan!
As for Ren Yingying’s song, he had already archived it.
Because Ren Yingying’s voice was gentle, Su Le had chosen “Fragrant Seven Miles” for her, capturing the flavor of first love.
Just as he was about to send both songs to Chen Tianxiong,
his phone rang.
It was Ren Yingying calling.
Su Le answered casually.
“Brother Su, something big has happened, check Weibo quickly!”
Ren Yingying’s anxious voice came through, and Su Le frowned slightly, opening Weibo.
Soon, he saw the entertainment trending topics.
The headline read: [Lead Star Lu Yaoyao to hold a city concert tomorrow night at eight, before the finals.]
The comments were ablaze.
“Oh my god, Yaoyao is aiming for the charts!”
“Love it, love it!”
“She’s finally holding a concert. Does that mean Yaoyao is preparing a new song?”
“Wait, I heard the Eastern Group is also holding a concert tomorrow for their artists Ren Yingying and Song Hongyan. Isn’t this a direct showdown?”

“Rivals meet on a narrow path. Both companies are under Kyushu—they’re fighting for favor.”
“I don’t care, my Yaoyao trounces all Eastern Group singers!”
“Hey, don’t forget, Song Hongyan made it through the auditions. She’s got a shot at the finals. Plus, Ren Yingying’s ‘Big Fish’ is dominating the charts and has official attention!”
“Yeah, ‘Big Fish’ is heavenly. Especially that White Elephant idol—oh my, he’s so handsome!”
“He wears a mask, how do you know he’s handsome? Even fangirls have limits!”
“Whatever, the mask makes him more mysterious. Anyway, he’s my idol, and with such a voice, he can’t look bad.”
“Hey, since the Eastern Group is holding a concert, will that mysterious White Elephant appear?”
“Oh, I almost forgot—let’s buy tickets, just in case!”
Suddenly, fans of both companies’ artists began to argue.
The topic grew ever hotter.
The mysterious aura surrounding Su Le became a trending topic as well.
But what puzzled him was that Lu Yaoyao was also holding a concert!
Choosing this moment—it was clearly targeted.
“Brother Su, did you see?”
Ren Yingying asked.
“Yes, I saw. It’s probably just a coincidence.”
“Don’t worry, nothing serious. By the way, how’s Mr. Chen’s ticket presale going?” Su Le was somewhat concerned. Because of him, the Eastern Group was being targeted, which could affect ticket sales and dampen the mood—he’d feel responsible.
“Hehe, Brother Su, the presale is sold out—crazy!”
“Just a few hours after release, all tickets were snatched up. They’re all coming for you!”
“Brother Su, Mr. Chen wants you to show your face—to give your fans some closure.”
It was clear Ren Yingying was relaying a message.
Su Le thought about it and nodded, “I can appear, but I’ll keep the mask on.”
“I hope Mr. Chen understands.”
Su Le pondered much. If his identity were exposed, it’d bring nothing but trouble.
And more complications would follow.
Now, having gained new life, he finally had the chance to unleash his talents.
To fill the gaps in this world’s entertainment culture!
He didn’t have to sing himself, but he could nurture music legends and film emperors!
Only behind the scenes could he fully realize the legendary songs in his mind.
Now, he had the capital to dominate the entertainment industry.
His next step: bring Blue Star’s original songs to this world, break through the entertainment circle.
The first step—start a company, cultivate artists.
He already had his target.
The first to recruit would be an artist from Phoenix Group, where Lu Yaoyao belonged.