Chapter 2042: Music Festival Opening

At 1:40 PM, Mayor Deng Zhangli, Propaganda Minister Jiang Mingsheng, Deputy Director and Secretary-General of the People's Congress Chang Chunxia, Vice Chairman of the CPPCC Zhu Zhongmin, and district leaders arrived, accompanied by Wu Huilin, Gu Bing, Qian Zhen, and a group of group directors.

Jian Zhengxue was watching the singers on stage when his secretary, Song Kaiming, walked to his side and said in a very soft voice.

"Secretary, the leaders of Jiangzhou City have arrived."

Hearing this, Jian Zhengxue didn't turn his head, but instead turned to look at Gu Minglan beside him.

"Let's go over there and take a look."

Gu Minglan nodded, held up her umbrella, walked towards the east, and then exited the cordon, entering the crowd.

"The weather is so hot, why aren't you holding an umbrella?"

Jian Zhengxue hadn't opened his umbrella since he got it, which puzzled Gu Minglan.

Jian Zhengxue said with a hint of jealousy in his tone: "He didn't give me this umbrella sincerely, so I'm not opening it."

Gu Minglan was very dissatisfied: "The child already sent the umbrella to you, how is it not sincere?"

Jian Zhengxue snorted lightly and said with a hint of sourness: "If you hadn't come, he definitely wouldn't have given me an umbrella."

Gu Minglan couldn't help but laugh out loud, a look of triumph appearing on her face: "Then there's nothing to be done. You'll just have to bear this grievance."

Jian Zhengxue shook his head helplessly, silently feeling sad in his heart. The problem of his low status as a father-in-law in his son-in-law's heart could only be attributed to his constant support for that kid back then.

If he had also strongly opposed his relationship with Qiuqiu, his status today, even if not the same as his wife's, would definitely have improved significantly.

Seeing Deng Zhangli and the others arrive, Zhou Andong and Ma Xiaotong hurried to meet them, enthusiastically welcoming the leaders.

"Welcome, leaders, to the opening ceremony of the music festival."

Because they were too familiar with Zhou Andong, many leaders skipped him and walked straight to Ma Xiaotong, shaking hands with her one after another and offering greetings.

Zhou Andong sighed and said to Jiang Mingsheng beside him: "You guys really have forgotten the old for the new."

Jiang Mingsheng laughed out loud: "We are all our own people, President Ma is a guest, so of course we have to be more enthusiastic."

Deng Zhangli looked up at the venue: "There are too many people. There will definitely be more spectators in the evening. Are there any problems with the safety measures?"

"There are definitely no problems with safety," Zhou Andong pointed to the venue. "We have divided the venue into several areas and left safety passages to facilitate security patrols."

"Also, regarding lights, we have installed over fifty light poles. When the lights come on at night, there will be no blind spots in the entire venue. In addition, there are three ambulances and over a dozen medical staff, and five fire trucks."

"In this era, pickpockets are rampant. The music festival is not only a grand event for the music scene and a carnival for the people of Jiangzhou, but also an opportunity for pickpockets to get rich. Therefore, what we need to guard against most at night is actually pickpockets."

Deng Zhangli looked at the large number of armed police, civil police, and Jin Dun security patrolling back and forth in the venue and nodded with satisfaction.

Next, the group arrived at Tent No. 6 and sat down.

Jiang Mingsheng asked with confusion: "It hasn't officially opened yet, why are people singing and performing?"

Zhou Andong explained with a smile: "This music festival has attracted two or three thousand spectators to participate, including many professional musicians who have rushed here from all over the country."

"Therefore, I want to let those who are interested in singing on stage show their talents, warm up the venue before the opening, and increase the heat of the scene. Currently, it seems the effect is quite good, and the atmosphere at the scene is very enthusiastic."

Deng Zhangli nodded and looked at his watch: "It's going to open in nine minutes. Is everything ready?"

"Everything is ready."

Zhou Andong glanced outside the tent. Huang Jinyu and a male host who had been poached from the city TV station like her were standing by the stairs of the stage.

"The host will go up and say a few words, Minister Jiang will give a speech, and finally Mayor Deng will announce the opening."

Gu Bing said: "Time is almost up, let's go over."

"Let's go!" Deng Zhangli stood up first and walked out.

The others followed to the north side of the stage. Huang Jinyu and the male host Zhao Ming saw the leaders coming and hurriedly greeted them.

Zhou Andong asked with a smile: "How is it? Are you nervous?"

"A little!" Huang Jinyu wiped her face with her finger: "Look, it's all sweat. This isn't because of the heat; I'm really a bit nervous."

Zhao Ming nodded along: "Tens of thousands of people, this is the first time I've seen such a scene, let alone being a host."

Zhou Andong patted him on the shoulder and encouraged him: "Don't be so nervous. Even if there are some disappointments, it doesn't matter. After all, it's the first time. Save some experience, and it will be better next year."

Huang Jinyu and Zhao Ming were nervous indeed because the scene was too big and they had no experience, fearing mistakes.

After all, they had just arrived at the group's TV station and it was their first time participating in such an important event. If they made mistakes, they would definitely be dealt with.

But now with Zhou Andong's words, their nervousness was relieved a little, but only a little. After all, as professional hosts, it was better to make fewer mistakes.

The last warm-up singer had long since come down. When the time reached 1:58 PM,

Huang Jinyu and the male host Zhao Ming walked onto the stage, and the still noisy scene suddenly quieted down.

Huang Jinyu took a secret breath and a smile appeared on her face.

"Respected leaders, and friends from all over the country, good afternoon. Welcome to the Jiangzhou Sentiment·Yugong Culture Music Festival."

Immediately after, Zhao Ming said: "The Jiangzhou Sentiment·Yugong Culture Music Festival is jointly organized by the Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government, the Municipal Propaganda Department, and Yugong Group."

"In this poetic summer, we gather in Jiangzhou. Over the next three days, we will bring you an audiovisual feast, a carnival of music."

Huang Jinyu continued: "Here, there are passionate rock bands, heart-stirring pop singers, and folk artists with unique characteristics."

"First, let me introduce the leaders who have come to the music festival."

After Huang Jinyu finished the introduction, Zhao Ming continued.

"Let us welcome Comrade Jiang Mingsheng, Minister of the Municipal Propaganda Department, to the stage to give a speech with warm applause."

Next was Jiang Mingsheng's speech, then all the leaders walked onto the stage, and finally Deng Zhangli announced the opening of the music festival.

Then, Black Panther walked onto the stage, and the lead singer stood in front of the microphone.

"Hello everyone, I am Black Panther."

With a loud boom, the scene suddenly exploded, and the cheers were deafening.

"No Place to Hide!"

"No Place to Hide!"

"No Place to Hide!"

"..."

The lead singer raised his hands and pressed down, and the deafening roar gradually subsided.

"Okay, 'No Place to Hide' is dedicated to you."

The prelude suddenly sounded, and the cheers rose again.

In fact, it wasn't just the audience; these few "panthers" were also very excited.

A music festival venue with tens of thousands of people, and they were the opening act. This scene was something they would definitely remember for a lifetime. ===== CHAPTER 2043 =====