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Chapter Eighty-Fifth: First Cry

  As the music started, especially that familiar and unique bass sound, the five girls standing in formation on the center of the stage unknowingly had their tense emotions slightly alleviated.

  Then, the moment the dense drumbeat stopped, Wang Jingxue suddenly took a handsome step forward. At the same time, following the well-rehearsed dance moves, she slightly raised her chin, instantly exuding an inexplicable queen-like aura of cold elegance.

  "Then just wait for your downfall!"

  At this sentence, the remaining girls suddenly felt that they had entered a familiar rhythm, and their spirits were lifted up instantly. As if subconsciously, Xie Bing only lagged behind Wang Jingxue for a moment before also taking a step in the opposite direction.

  "If love is truly great."

  The bass, tight drumming, sharp cutting, dynamic rhythm, slightly quirky lyrics, and Wang Jingxue's absolutely chilling first sentence...

  With a sudden movement, in the audience area below the stage, those staff members who were originally indifferent to the unfamiliar female singing group Wu Su, as well as the reporters inside Dongfang Xingwei TV, all subconsciously lifted their heads to find the source of the sound. As a result, they just caught Wang Jingxue's queen-like demeanor bursting out in her icy sideways glance!

  With just one glance, excitement came instantly!

  Put aside all the singing, dancing, songs and other factors, you have to admit that as a singing group, any of the five girls in Wu Xing Su has a high value. When the five girls stand together, performing well-rehearsed movements in sync with the music's rhythm and beat, their explosive good looks, perfect figures, and flawless, innocent yet sexy dance moves can instantly capture the attention of everyone from 8 to 80 years old.

  Including men and including women.

  Moreover, "Sisters Stand Up" is still so nice to listen to!

  It's completely tailored to the taste of young people, straight to the point!

  Then, swoosh. The audience was silent.

  Originally busy matching the program list, calculating the show time, carrying a camera considering when to wait for the real recording and how to grab the shot, as well as dealing with general affairs waiting to record a segment of a big star's image to broadcast news and entertainment express. Of course, there are also those who are dozing off, chatting idly...

  In an instant, everyone's spirits lifted and they looked towards the center of the stage.

  As Li Jindong said, in the current domestic situation. In the past twenty years, fast songs have appeared, and dance music has also appeared, but truly eye-catching works that can grasp the appetite of young people, or even have the qualifications to shake the absolute dominance of slow songs, have never appeared before.

  So this song is absolutely refreshing!

  …………

  It has to be said that the benefits of intense training and hard work are that no matter how nervous you were beforehand, once the music starts. Once you sing out the first sentence, once you get into that rhythm, then even if you don't perform particularly well, just subconsciously following the rhythm and singing the song is already enough to meet the standards!

  Especially as the song progresses, it quickly reaches the chorus. When everyone opens their voices and sings the chorus, the rhythmic feel brought by the music and the strong performance feel can quickly make people throw away their original tension!

  And this is under the circumstances where the stage lights are shining brightly and the five girls in front of me can't see the reaction below the stage at all!

  Then, the feeling came!

  At least Xie Bing and Wang Jingxue, Sima Duo are already in the first chorus. They quickly found their rhythm, while Zhou Pingping and Sun Ruoxuan have not yet fully returned to normal, but at least they have reached a level where they will not drag others down.

  Of course, at this time, when the song has quickly attracted the attention and delight of the vast majority of people, in fact, very few people will carefully examine whether their singing is wrong.

  Then, after the second chorus begins, several girls perform more comfortably, and their dance moves become smoother, more coordinated, and more natural.

  Actually, if viewed from a modern perspective, this dance can only be considered ordinary. The choreography merely serves to showcase the youth and beauty of several girls, as well as their stunning figures and long legs...

  But in this era where there are no youth idols yet, such a group of youthful dances is already enough to dazzle everyone!

  "Find someone to fall in love with! ... Only then can I forget you! ... Like a withered rose..."

  Click click click, flashes of light began to appear from below the stage!

  Soon, someone else opened the camera that was originally left for the big shots who would appear in this rehearsal...

  With the keen sense of smell for news as a news reporter, and with the understanding and knowledge of a variety show reporter about the popular music scene, even if it's just a subconscious concept, it's already enough to make many people feel a vague feeling.

  These girls seem to be on fire!

  …………

  Tang Xiao stood with one hand holding her chest and the other grasping her chin, standing below the stage to carefully observe the five-person combination on it.

  As the director of Oriental Star TV's variety department and also the general manager of the New Year's Eve concert, he was originally dissatisfied with arranging such an unknown girl group to this time slot at 10:30, but didn't want to lose face in front of the director over such a small matter, so he hadn't spoken up. However, he still planned to bring it up after the dress rehearsal, but now, when he personally saw the debut and performance of these five girls on site...he couldn't help but be impressed.

  His right hand kept waving under his chin, and after a moment, he beckoned the concert director Ye Tianlong to come over and asked, "Which company sent this?" Ye Tianlong thought for a moment and said, "It should be... Huage Records? Yes, it's Huage! Their music director Du Xiaoming personally called to say they're about to release a new album... You know, we're all old friends in the industry, so it's hard to refuse. The sponsorship they provided is also very generous, so... you don't like this song? I think it's not bad."

  Tang Xiao looked at him and nodded, saying: "The song is fine, the performance is also no big deal."

  "After some thought, he said: 'Let's set it for nine thirty. At that time, the bomb should be able to cause more damage!'"

  Ye Tianlong was taken aback for a moment, then quickly nodded, "Okay!" But he couldn't help asking: "Bomb?"

  He asked that. Tang Xiao was stunned for a moment, looked at Ye Tianlong with an odd gaze, and didn't speak. He just thought to himself: As expected, the rumors were true, this guy is indeed a fool, doesn't even have such basic judgment. If it weren't for his connections in the industry... But next year's New Year's Eve concert directorship must not be given to him again! In his hands, good songs can also be ruined!

  After a pause, Tang Xiao asked again: "Their company should have sent someone to follow them, right?"

  Ye Tianlong quickly nodded, "Huage has several singers on it, their company sent a music deputy director, Lao Qian, this combination... I think their producer is called something... came with them."

  Tang Xiao nodded calmly and said, "Tell them later, get me a copy of this group's new album, I want to give it a listen."

  Ye Tianlong nodded hastily upon hearing this. As if anxious to flatter, he turned his head and quickly found a few people from Huage Records in the audience below, hurriedly calling over his assistant, pointing with his hand, then whispering something in their ear, and the assistant went off immediately.

  …………

  It is well known that at some large parties and concerts, every singer who takes the stage to sing a song cannot just say whatever they want. Even during instrumental breaks in songs, if the director's team has not agreed to let you speak, you are not allowed to open your mouth, even to greet fans or interact with them.

  Of course, for a party like the Oriental Satellite TV New Year's Eve concert, because each singer usually performs two or three songs on stage, the requirements are not that strict. At least between two songs, it is still allowed for singers to say a few words and interact with fans. However, what you want to say must be reported in advance, no random talking is allowed!

  When the music of "Sisters Stand Up" stopped, the five girls were all a little hot and slightly panting. At this time, according to the previous arrangement, the captain of Wuxu Su, Sima Dudu, took the microphone and spoke first, "Happy New Year everyone, we are...Wuxu Su! The next song, 'The Alliance of Lost Love', is for everyone!"

  Then, dynamic dance music suddenly started playing.

  The guy carrying the camera under the stage hesitated for a moment and didn't turn it off.

  The lyrics of this song, Li Qian made some minor adjustments, but only to make it more suitable for a girl to sing. The general meaning and theme, as well as many sentences, remain completely unchanged. The melody and rhythm are even more directly copied, with only the arrangement being made more dynamic.

  So, like that song from the same time and space, this song is almost suitable for all ages of people who are in love or want to fall in love. Coupled with the dynamic dance choreographed by a big-name singer...

  Two songs, almost indistinguishable from each other!

  …………

  After finishing singing "The Breakup Alliance", several girls waved goodbye and retreated from the stage, entering the backstage area from one side. Everyone was panting heavily, while trying to hold back glances at each other.

  "Sun Ruo Xuan asked first: 'Our performance... won't be a problem, right?'"

  Wang Jingxue calmly replied: "Absolutely no problem!"

  Many people nodded in agreement when they heard this, and then everyone clenched their fists together, with excitement overflowing from their expressions.

  Everyone was nervous beforehand, thinking that they would really die from embarrassment, but when it came time to go on stage, unexpectedly, the performance turned out to be not bad at all!

  At this time, everyone can't help but think of the abuse they suffered at that time in Jinan Prefecture... Okay, actually Li Qian just had a bit high requirements for their stable performance, and they were a little stupid.

  However, it's really cool to have outstanding students under a strict teacher!

  And, well, this kind of hindsight surprise is really a "I knew it" thrill!

  As they stepped down from the stage, their agent, Wu Jie, hastily went up to greet them, asking a few questions while quickly handing each of them a small towel to wipe away sweat.

  At this time, Sun Ruoxuan hurriedly urged everyone to head back, wanting to go back and drink water, but Xie Bing suddenly said: "You guys say, our song should be able to pass the test, right? I heard that the first dress rehearsal has a total of six hours of programming, before the next dress rehearsal, they will directly cut out 40 minutes, until the formal recording, they will again cut out 40 minutes..."

  As soon as she said this, everyone's footsteps suddenly slowed down.

  Several people looked at each other, and agent Wu said: "Shouldn't be a problem, right? I was standing offstage watching you guys perform, thought it was pretty good! The reaction from the audience didn't seem bad either..."

  Everyone exchanged a glance, and they all seemed to have some confidence, but none of them looked entirely confident.

  Wang Jingxue let out a faint sigh and said, "Let's go, go back and wait for news!"

  …………

  In the green room, five girls didn't leave, chatting idly and patiently waiting for producer Li Jindong to return - news from the program team would definitely be fed back to him first.

  However, it has been more than two hours since they finished their performance, and the rehearsal at the front desk is already coming to an end. Li Jinlong still hasn't returned!

  So they had no choice but to continue waiting.

  At this time, unless they are big shots who are sure that their performance is completely problem-free, even if the singers have finished rehearsing, they all consistently choose to stay and wait for a message from the program director's team.

  No one wants to be one of those forty minutes being washed away!

  However, as time slowly passed, with the end of the first dress rehearsal, sounds of movement and conversation began to be heard from outside, and even some singers would excitedly shout out a sudden "Yes!", presumably having already been confirmed for the next dress rehearsal or even directly being finalized for the final recording. Nevertheless, producer Li Jinlong, who was known for his strictness, still had not appeared.

  Several girls even started breathing rapidly.

  What I fear most is this endless wait of uncertainty between life and death!

  Then, in the corridor, there were still singers who had received confirmed news and left with closed doors. Some were chatting and laughing casually with colleagues, while others seemed to be comforting each other with subtle words... But these only added to the tension and anticipation of several girls.

  At this time, several girls had gone for more than nine hours without eating anything, yet no one said they were hungry.

  It wasn't until after 9 pm, more than two hours after the New Year's Eve concert rehearsal had ended, that Li Jinlong suddenly pushed open the door and walked in.

  With a swish, several girls, along with their agent Sister Wu, all stood up at once.

  "How was it?... How was it?" Everyone asked in a flurry of questions.

  Li Jinlong smiled and clenched his fists, waving them before laughing: "Passed! All passed!"

  Several girls were stunned for a moment, then excitedly clenched their fists and shouted in unison!

  But before they could vent all their excitement, Li Jinlong continued: "Not only did you all pass, but the director's team has also decided to give you an additional song, and it will be performed separately from the previous two songs. This song will be placed at the opening of the entire evening gala, before the host comes on stage! In other words, you will be responsible for the grand finale of this New Year's Eve concert!"

  Several girls heard this and were all stunned at once.

  Is there an additional song? Or is it before the host's entrance at the evening party? To warm up the audience?

  This...

  After a long while, Wang Jingxue was the first to react, "Which song?"

  Li Jinlong smiled and said, "I waited for Director Tang of the variety show department of Dongfang Star TV for an hour before he arrived. I solemnly recommended your new album to him, and then he personally confirmed... Haha, okay, I won't keep you in suspense anymore... 'See You Off'!"

  He paused for a moment, and before several girls shouted out, he added another sentence, "After listening to your new album, he almost fell in love with it at first hearing!"

  ***

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