Chapter 139: The Concert

Now, the vast number of Elva Hsiao fans who, after seeing the news, didn't know whether to oppose or agree, were displeased.

What does "dancing girl" mean?

"Are you blind? Are 'The Most Familiar Stranger' and 'Suddenly I Thought of You' dance tracks? Is 'Cappuccino' a dance track?! Sun Yanzi fans, don't speak nonsense with your eyes open!"

Originally, Elva Hsiao had become famous early, fighting from the end of '99 all the way to now in '01. Compared to Sun Yanzi, who debuted in June '00, she had an advantage in seniority. During the electronic cricket-fighting, this extra half-year-plus of seniority became the final straw that broke the camel's back.

Comparing sales, Elva Hsiao wasn't afraid of Sun Yanzi at all; in total sales, Elva Hsiao even had a bit more.

Comparing awards, except for the Golden Melody Awards which she didn't even apply for, the current Elva Hsiao, due to her earlier debut, had also won the Newcomer Award until her hands went soft.

Elva Hsiao fans even listed the list of Newcomer Award winners from last year's year-end Xiangjiang Top Ten Chinese Gold Songs, where Zhou Yi took the male category and Elva Hsiao took the female category.

Not willing to show weakness, Sun Yanzi fans directly brought up this year's May Golden Melody Awards, describing in detail the interaction between the award-winning Zhou Yi and Sun Yanzi at the gala.

Some even went so far as to pull in some Zhang Shaohan fans to help, asking them to judge the matter.

From the internet to real life, as *Next Magazine*, having tasted the sweetness, resumed its old trade, constantly transporting rumors of Elva Hsiao and Zhou Yi in Hong Kong, the nerves of various CP fans related to Zhou Yi were in a state of constant provocation.

Zhang Shaohan's fans were emotionally stable and couldn't interrupt; Jin Suo's fans had little influence, and their words were equivalent to nothing.

Only Sun Yanzi, bearing the "Twin Stars" title, and the equally popular Elva Hsiao could be mentioned in the same breath.

Li Zhiying, who had finally discovered the wealth code, had his mouth crooked with joy—

"Damn it, grab their and Zhou Yi's rumors hard. Oh right, where's Jin Suo? Is that Jin Suo in Hong Kong now?

"Does she have a drama to promote? Keep an eye on her; if she invites Zhou Yi to help with promotion, that's also a point we can write about."

Li Zhiying rubbed his fists together, finally letting out a heavy sigh of relief.

Last year, Fan Bingbin, who had left Qiong Yao, after switching to legendary manager Chen Shufen, got the opportunity to star in *Young Bao Qingtian 2*; the drama was already preparing to start promotion in Hong Kong.

Now there are even rumors circulating that she is competing with Zhang Baizhi for the female lead in the movie *The Lion Roars*, which is considered to have some attention.

"I don't even know what to say, you know what I mean? You're right, some fans really can't be controlled."

Taiwan, Sun Yanzi's home.

Sun Yanzi, feeling speechless about her fans and Elva Hsiao's fans fighting, lay on a rocking chair on the balcony, complaining incessantly: "But can you save some worry in Hong Kong? You guys make the headlines, but I don't want to make the headlines with you."

"What does this have to do with me? It's not like I intentionally called the paparazzi to take photos. In a couple of days I still have to attend Elva Hsiao's concert; by then it'll probably still be the headline."

On the other end of the phone, Zhou Yi's tone was clearly somewhat schadenfreude: "Welcome to the entertainment industry, Sun Yanzi classmate."

"... I am your teacher, thank you."

Sun Yanzi, choked speechless, retorted: "Your wings have hardened, have they? Do you want to betray your master and destroy your ancestors?"

"Forget it. Do you still want to talk to Elva Hsiao? If you want to talk, I'll hand the phone to her."

Hong Kong, Hung Hom.

Zhou Yi, with sweat all over his forehead, breathed slightly heavily, standing below the stage looking at Elva Hsiao who was still practicing her dance to the drumbeat on stage, and said: "She is practicing on stage right now."

"If it's practice, then forget it."

Sun Yanzi, who was also someone holding a concert in early next year and knew how hard concert practice was, still didn't disturb her, but instead chatted with Zhou Yi about her own concert—

"By the way, Zhou Yi, I have good news for you; my concert venue has also been approved, hehe."

Sun Yanzi on the balcony rocking chair chuckled: "They are all ten-thousand-person venues."

"First, open in this city of Taiwan, and after finishing, set off for a tour around Singapore and Malaysia, two countries. Three cities in total, three shows."

For a newcomer who had just debuted a year ago, three ten-thousand-level stadium concerts were already terrifying enough.

And to prepare for this concert named "Star", Sun Yanzi had even started exercising her body more than half a year in advance.

"No Mainland or Hong Kong?"

Zhou Yi, hearing the arrangement, was somewhat curious.

"No, Chen Zeshan said they couldn't get the application approved; the time that can still be booked now conflicts with my schedule for next year, so there's no way."

Sun Yanzi, talking about this matter, inevitably felt somewhat dispirited.

If there were shows in the Mainland or Hong Kong, she could invite Zhou Yi to be a guest; unfortunately, there weren't any.

Asking Zhou Yi to run all the way to Singapore or Malaysia to be a guest, Sun Yanzi had had this thought, but she needed to save some face, so she didn't say it.

It was too far.

"You only have three shows next year? Then for my concert next year, will you consider it?"

Zhou Yi, who wasn't really clear on concert data, joked with a smile: "Let me tell you some good news; my concert venues in the Mainland for next year have already been set."

"Aaaaaah!!!"

Immediately, Sun Yanzi's clawing and unsatisfied ghostly wail came through the phone receiver; Zhou Yi could even imagine her frantic appearance at that moment, and happily hung up the phone.

And when the accompaniment of *Jing Wu Men* sounded on the stage, Zhou Yi, who had just come down to rest for not long, was called again by Elva Hsiao: "Zhou Yi, come up and practice quickly."

"..."

Zhou Yi, wanting to find an excuse, turned around, and just happened to see Elva Hsiao on stage who had absolutely no time to look at him—

Her body in a black T-shirt swayed powerfully with the rhythm of the music, sweat sliding down her serious profile continuously, while she was still reciting the lyrics of the verse in her mouth.

Different from usual, Elva Hsiao on stage completely lacked the love-brained appearance, radiating light.

Zhou Yi tossed his phone, pressed his tongue against his teeth and pursed his lips, smiled lightly and shook his head. After placing the phone on the table, he flipped over and leaped onto the stage: "Coming, Elva."

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*The Second Female Singer from Taiwan to Open at Hung Hom — Elva Hsiao! *

*22 years old, young but full of drive! *

*A surprise debuting at the turn of the century, the lively Elva Hsiao Summer Hung Hom Concert! *

*Zhou Yi is not here, Queen Lin Yilin makes a surprise appearance! *

"July 18, 2001, after Elva Hsiao finished her first *Summer's Splendor* concert at Hung Hom, the surprise guest appearing at this concert was not Zhou Yi, who the public had guessed based on rumors, but the Queen Lin Yilin who was also at Virgin, and the Hong Kong Queen Anita Mui who came to support.

"Although Anita Mui's appearance did indeed give fans a surprise, the fact that she had been in Hong Kong without leaving but didn't come to attend Elva's concert makes it hard for people to imagine whether some conflict had arisen between them..."

July 19. After performing eight songs at her second concert held consecutively at Hung Hom, Elva Hsiao, during the chat segment, unexpectedly pulled out a newspaper and, panting, read its contents aloud—

"To be honest, Zhou Yi does indeed have some conflict with me; this entire article got only this one sentence right."

Facing the fans filling Hung Hom, Elva Hsiao smiled and spoke after finishing the newspaper's content, but the stage lights suddenly plunged into darkness—

One second later, upon the vast stage floor, the lights that turned on again wove together to form the symbol of an orthodox Bagua!

The fans, who had already vaguely guessed what it was, immediately let out cheers that nearly echoed to the clouds—

"Zhou Yi! Zhou Yi! Zhou Yi!!!!"

Standing at the very center of the Bagua array, Elva Hsiao pointed affectionately at the fans below with a raised finger and smiled helplessly: "You want to oppose me too, right? This is my concert, you know."

And with her words, the fans at the scene grew even more restless.

"Forget it. As the one who took Zhou Yi's first time, I'm too lazy to argue with him over so much."

With a smile growing ever more radiant on her face, Elva Hsiao raised her hand and made a gesture—

The Bagua-patterned stage lights suddenly split apart, and the melodious prelude of "Jiangnan" instantly swept across the entire Hung Hom arena!

"Let us welcome, Zhou Yi!!!"

PS: I won't set any flags anymore; I'm doomed, truly doomed.

Why do people have to go to work...

Welcome to the group to cyber-overtime with me tonight.

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PS2: Book recommendation time~

Book Title: "Stop Shipping, I'm Really Not the Savior"

Synopsis: To complete the ascension ritual, Joy recklessly killed the game's super-popular character "Death Moon Apostle—Shirinka," and as a result, was mercilessly besieged by other players.

Facing relentless pursuit, she finally collapsed from exhaustion and fell unconscious; when she woke up again, she discovered she had transmigrated into the game world.

Flintlock guns, giant ships, steam trains; churches, potions, rituals...

The bonfire burned out, and the Eternal Night descended.

Evil gods whispered under the blood moon, undead chanted at street corners, and lost travelers prayed desperately in the gray mist.

Apostles favored by the gods transformed into saviors, constantly peeling back the layers of fog shrouding civilization amidst the crowd of players, exploring the world's mysteries and unknowns.

—

"Dear players, stop shipping; I'm really not the savior you intend to pledge loyalty to. They are."

As Joy spoke, she turned to look at the Hand of Order, the Great Calamity Dragon Knight, the Enlightener, the Pale Emperor, the Lord of Eternal Night, the Dark Angel, the One from Whose Fall the Stars Descended... standing respectfully behind her.

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This book is also known as "I Tower Above the Apostles," "Players Follow the Apostles, Apostles Follow Me, This Is Reasonable," and "I Haven't Started Conning Yet, and the Players Are Already Shipping It."

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