Chapter 187: A Rare Beauty in a Hundred Years

"Walking and stopping along the way, following the traces of the drifting youth,

"At the very moment before stepping out of the station, I was actually a bit hesitant,

"Can't help but laugh at this fear of returning home, yet it's unavoidable,

"And the sky over the wilderness is still so warm, the wind blows up the past~"

A loud and melodious voice kept tuning the venue's sound system; Zhou Yi, singing with a sunshine-filled aura, slowly walked from the center of the stage, stepping to the rhythm.

After singers beloved by contemporary youth like the Flowers Band and Hu Yanbin appeared, Zhou Yi, as the biggest star of the entire event, relied on his vocal talent and the methods he once learned from Sun Yanzi to become one of the few singers tonight who didn't mess up.

Having sung constantly for over a year since his debut, he consolidated his singing skills; although still not comparable to those big shots, on tonight's stage he actually felt like a crane standing among chickens.

The refreshing look that even tacky lighting couldn't cover made the fans entering the venue scream continuously; those with the means even held up DVs to record the figure on stage that seemed to be glowing amidst the singing.

Magenta glow sticks belonging to Zhou Yi gathered into a vast ocean in the audience seats below; as the rhythm intensified and emotions piled up, Zhou Yi, who suddenly stopped singing at the final climax, turned the microphone toward the crowd with a backhand motion—

"I still marvel at the vastness of the world, also intoxicated by childhood sweet nothings,

"No more true or false, no more struggle, no point in jokes~"

The deafening group singing made Zhou Yi on stage unconsciously reveal a brilliant smile; the moment he opened his arms to embrace the lights, he seemed like a chosen one surrounded by a tide of magenta—

Until the curtain of the accompaniment fell, he bowed slightly to the fans below to express gratitude; the wave of screams that instantly surged after the group singing almost blew the roof off!

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

Kong Linghui, Su Mang, and others below were seeing for the first time on site just how terrifying the popularity of this man, whom they had only just met tonight, truly was.

Ding Shizhong, the son of the Anta boss who personally attended, had his mouth twisted crooked with joy.

Zhou Yi's endorsement promotion ability far exceeded his estimates, especially given that Zhou Yi's album was a huge hit this year.

Hu Yanbin, who opened up fame in the mainland music scene with "I'm Crazy for Music," and the Flowers Band, whose popularity soared among teenagers thanks to the album "The Side of Happiness," the EP "Silent Night," and the single "School's Over," were now just watching Zhou Yi on stage, with envy filling everyone's eyes.

The entire Flowers Band, who hadn't been able to meet Zhou Yi earlier because Su Mang had disturbed them, after Zhou Yi sang three songs in a row—"The Wind Rises," "Stubborn," and "Jiangnan"—seemed afraid he would run, and directly rushed to the back to pay their respects.

Especially the lead singer, Da Zhang Wei.

Because of the success of his first album, this child who hadn't even reached adulthood when he debuted was directly dubbed a genius by mainland media.

Strictly speaking, the Flowers Band, which released a single and officially debuted in February 1998, became famous two years earlier than Zhou Yi.

At this time, Da Zhang Wei's mouth wasn't as chatty yet; after getting Zhou Yi's contact information, he left in high spirits.

Su Mang, who witnessed everything with her own eyes, felt somewhat shaken in her heart—

Maybe, add a bit more?

Judging by Zhou Yi's previous performance, trying to persuade, or even sleep, him into agreement would probably be difficult to succeed.

With the other party being knowledgeable, there was no other way but to add money.

"Your fans seem to have already positioned magenta as the color supporting you."

He Jiong, who had also finished his hosting duties, walked over and teased: "Glow sticks cover the sky and earth in this color."

"After all, it's the color of a tough guy." Zhou Yi smiled while drinking the mineral water prepared by Qian Jiang.

"Ask you something, Zhou Yi, are you quite familiar with that Zhou Jielun? He's coming to 'Day Day Up' soon to promote his new album 'Fan Texi'."

He Jiong, who had very little contact with Taiwanese singers, inquired about the personality of the new guest, Zhou Jielun.

He knew that Liang Jingru, who had been on 'Day Day Up' before, and Zhou Yi actually had no intersection; Liang Jingru mentioning Zhou Yi repeatedly on the show was just for promotional effect.

But this Zhou Jielun... was truly different.

"Him? If he's an acquaintance, he's quite talkative once he opens his mouth. But if he's a stranger, his speaking promotional effect isn't even as good as his singing."

To put it in plain language, he's introverted but passionate.

Because Zhou Jielun had already called to greet him beforehand, Zhou Yi wasn't particularly surprised that He Jiong would come to ask him this.

Now that Zhou Yi had proven that the new style absolutely possessed huge consumption potential in the mainland music market, everyone at Alpha Music was drooling.

Especially Wu Zongxian, whose business investments had failed consecutively and who urgently needed new funds; he was now pinning his hopes on Zhou Jielun's new album, seeing if it could help him turn around this unfavorable investment situation.

The promotional effect of 'Day Day Up' could be said to be number one or two in the current mainland market; if he could be invited, Wu Zongxian would definitely make him come to help support Zhou Jielun's mainland promotion event.

"In Taiwan, Zhou Jielun's popularity has grown explosively compared to last year. And because you haven't been able to appear in Taiwan for a long time, the discussion level has already dropped a lot."

After finishing tonight's event, Zhou Yi, walking out of the hall under the escort of bodyguards with Qian Jiang and boarding the van, shook his right hand, which had become a bit sore from signing autographs all night: "Where's Wang Lihong?"

"His popularity in Taiwan is also rising, but album sales aren't at an advantage; the charting song 'The Only One' was surpassed today by 'Unfinished Love' sung by the new girl group SHE launched by Huayi."

"But in the mainland, his momentum is very strong."

Qian Jiang expressed concern over Zhou Yi's consecutive chart-topping with "Jiangnan."

The next day, major newspapers bought by Anta for press releases, as well as newspapers wanting to ride the heat, focused their reports on Zhou Yi's three-song set last night.

Since money was paid, the angle of the praise was truly innovative; reading to the end, Zhou Yi even adopted a mindset of humble learning.

One can only say that as expected of those who play with pens, the beauty and profoundness of Chinese character culture is indeed awesome.

However, when Zhou Yi, who was reading the newspaper while eating breakfast and rushing toward Zhou Jianhui's office, heard Sun Yanzi's laughter that could be described as "thunder," at the moment he pushed open the door, he felt a somewhat ominous premonition in his heart—

"Dying of laughter hahaha, a rare beauty in a hundred years, I want to see if Zhou Yi's skin is thick enough to dare to bear this title hahaha!!!"

Sun Yanzi, sitting on the sofa, was grinning widely in a frenzy of laughter, holding a promotional document in her hand—

Seeing Zhou Yi enter, Sun Yanzi happily bared her teeth at him: "Zhou Yi, come see how the Japanese side's promotional draft for you is, do you like it?"

"...???"

PS: Two chapters left, will be a bit dark, probably around 4:30 AM~

(End of this chapter)