Chapter 298: Take the Stage!

"Sister Mei," Xiang Fei said, unable to hold back as he saw Mei Yanfang's excited expression, "hurry up and get on stage; Brother is probably about to cry by now."

On stage, Leslie Cheung was singing "Scoundrel" with deep emotion. When he reached the chorus, he noticed Mei Yanfang's figure at the side of the stage; the corner of his mouth curled up slightly, and he finished the song.

"Dear friends," Leslie Cheung turned elegantly and bowed to the audience, "Aniya is back."

Instantly, a round of applause erupted from the audience. Mei Yanfang walked gracefully onto the stage. Taking the microphone, she pretended to be angry and glared at Leslie Cheung: "Leslie, if you say things like that, I'll get angry." She rubbed her eyes. "But I did sleep very well; it's all because the sofa backstage was too comfortable."

In the audience, a middle-aged female fan wearing glasses suddenly covered her mouth, tears bursting from her eyes. The friend beside her asked softly, "What's wrong?"

"Nothing, I just feel that Auntie Mei has worked so hard..." the female fan said, choking back sobs.

Leslie Cheung returned backstage, pushed open the door to the lounge, and heard the cheerful clatter of mahjong tiles and waves of laughter.

"Wow! You guys are actually playing mahjong!" Leslie Cheung's eyes lit up, and he rubbed his hands together excitedly like a child who had found a new toy.

Zhou Jielun was frowning while studying the cards in his hand. Hearing the voice, he looked up, saw Leslie Cheung, and immediately stood up: "Brother, come play; I was just about to go rest."

"Good, Jay, you rest on the side and watch how I'll crush them into a mess," Leslie Cheung said excitedly.

Then he sat down without waiting, shuffling the cards while muttering to himself: "Anita has no loyalty, leaving me alone on stage for so long." "Peng!" His hands had already skillfully gathered three cards in front of him, moving so fast it was dizzying.

Tian Zhen was drinking tea and nearly spat it out upon seeing this: "Brother, it's a real pity you don't become a magician with that hand speed."

Tang Kedong shook his head with a smile: "Ah Zai, your mahjong posture is getting more and more immersive." He looked at Leslie Cheung tenderly and casually fixed his crooked collar.

Xiang Fei sat on the sofa nearby, glanced at his wristwatch, and quietly stood up: "You guys play on; I should go prepare."

On stage, Mei Yanfang was interacting with the audience in the front row. She winked mysteriously: "Today, a special guest is going to meet everyone. Let's welcome Aiven, Xiang Fei."

The lighting technician cooperated by dimming all the lights in the venue, leaving only a single spotlight on the stage entrance. Accompanied by intensifying drumbeats, Xiang Fei walked out calmly and waved to the audience: "Hello everyone, I am Xiang Fei."

Instantly, deafening cheers erupted from the audience. Fans shouted excitedly: "Guide! We love you!" The sound even drowned out the live music. Audience members in the back rows stood up, wanting to see more clearly.

Mei Yanfang affectionately linked arms with Xiang Fei, and the two walked back and forth on stage, trying to let the audience in every area see them up close. A fan holding a support sign shouted loudly: "Guide, when will Avatar 2 be released?"

Xiang Fei took the microphone and answered humorously: "That depends on whether our female doctor has time to act."

This answer turned the fire of banter toward Mei Yanfang.

Mei Yanfang pretended to be angry and punched him: "Does that mean if I don't act, you won't film it?" Their back-and-forth interaction made the atmosphere even more lively.

After interacting for a few minutes, Mei Yanfang suddenly became serious: "Next, Ah Fei and I will bring everyone a special gift." She turned to the band conductor and made a ready signal.

The familiar intro of "The Wind Rises" began to play, and the audience immediately erupted. This song was performed by Xiang Fei at last year's Red House concert; it wasn't included in the album, yet this golden classic swept across major radio stations' request lists and is a classic in countless hearts.

"This song is dedicated to everyone on the road of chasing dreams," Xiang Fei said deeply. He looked at the audience, his gaze sweeping over every expectant face, "and also dedicated to you who have always supported us."

"On this journey, stopping and starting, following the traces of the drifting youth."

When the two sang together the line "I once found it hard to extricate myself from the vastness of the world," a magical scene occurred. The entire audience spontaneously took out their phones; points of starlight swayed in the darkness, and the whole arena resembled a brilliant galaxy.

Mei Yanfang and Xiang Fei exchanged a smile and, in perfect sync, pointed their microphones toward the audience, completing the most moving group chorus.