God-Level All-rounder Expert
Chapter 369 - 393: Sudden Change

Chapter 369: Chapter 393: Sudden Change

Fang Yi approached Xu He, looked her up and down, and complimented, "Xu He, you look very beautiful tonight."

Xu He smiled and said, "Really? Then tell me, who is the most beautiful between me and Binnan?" She leaned close to Shen Binnan, her eyes mischievous.

Shen Binnan, too, stared at Fang Yi, seemingly filled with expectation.

"Uh...well, you guess," Fang Yi said mysteriously. Anyway, I just won’t say it, let you two itch with curiosity.

Fang Yi was no fool; not saying was better than saying. Whichever one he said was the most beautiful would offend the other, so of course he couldn’t say; and to say they were both beautiful might make them think Fang Yi was just being perfunctory.

Therefore, it was better to leave a mystery for them to guess themselves.

Xu He, slightly piqued, pouted her red lips, a touch of cute coquetry.

Just then, someone approached from the corridor behind the stage. Before this person had even arrived, a sarcastic voice chimed in, "Sister Xu He, your concert is about to start, and here you are chatting. Aren’t you afraid your fans might all leave?"

Hearing the voice, Fang Yi knew it was a woman. He looked up and sure enough, it was so.

This woman was daring in her attire, her blouse generously open in the sweltering summer heat, but undeniably, she was beautiful.

She sashayed forward. Following behind her was another woman, laden with bags, likely her assistant. This evidenced that she too was a female star, and apparently had some friction with Xu He.

The entertainment industry was murky waters, not everyone could emerge unspoiled like Xu He; she had proven with her deeds that she was different from the muddied stars.

Seeing the approaching woman, Xu He slightly frowned before saying, "Jiang Lili, these two are my friends. Please watch what you say."

Jiang Lili replied, "Is that so? Your own character isn’t great, Xu He, so I doubt your friends are any better."

Jiang Lili was, in fact, extremely resentful toward Xu He. A few years ago when Xu He had entered the entertainment industry, she rose to fame with just one album, whereas Jiang Lili had struggled for five grand years, only catching a break because she clung to a bigwig.

This made Jiang Lili very envious of Xu He.

Hearing Jiang Lili’s words, Xu He was flushed with anger and immediately retorted, "Jiang Lili, I warn you, you better watch your mouth!"

Jiang Lili provocatively said, "What? Sister Xu He wants to hit me? Come on, if you really dare, I would be thrilled."

Xu He bit her lip and snorted, choosing not to engage further with Jiang Lili—she knew she couldn’t outtalk her.

Jiang Lili with hands on her hips, said, "Looks like Sister Xu He isn’t happy anymore. Well, then I won’t disturb you further. Here, wishing you a smooth concert."

Her last remark was particularly grating.

After the woman left, Xu He finally felt a little better. Shen Binnan then looked at Fang Yi and said, "Okay, she’s gone now; you can let go of me."

Fang Yi sheepishly smiled and released Shen Binnan. He had held her back when she had tried to speak up for Xu He.

Fang Yi stepped forward and asked, "Xu He, you and that woman don’t get along?"

Xu He nodded and replied, "At the company, she always targets me, and she’s involved with a high official, so normally I just tolerate it. I didn’t expect her to go this far today."

Fang Yi smiled and said, "Since you feel that way, you should really give it your best and infuriate that woman."

Xu He was taken aback, "That woman..." She couldn’t help but smile.

Just then, a middle-aged man wearing a cap came over and said, "Xu He, it’s almost time. Are you ready?"

Xu He nodded, and Shen Binan said, "Xu He, go for it. Fang Yi and I will go find our seats first."

"Okay."

Before leaving, Fang Yi gave Xu He an encouraging gesture. Xu He was initially startled, then responded with one of her own. For some reason, she suddenly felt a mix of emotion and happiness.

They left the backstage, and by then it was almost dark. The entire sports center was overcrowded with not a single empty seat. Every seat was occupied, and the noise was deafening, as if everyone there was attending a ceremony to worship the gods, with excitement on everyone’s faces.

Fang Yi and Shen Binan quickly found their seats, surprisingly right in the front row. Fang Yi was amazed, thinking Xu He really knew how to pull some strings.

Seated in the front row, they, along with everyone else, began to wait for the concert to start.

As night fell, the concert was finally about to begin.

As the lights on the stage dimmed, a massive screen at the center began to play the opening video. In that moment, the sports center, which could hold tens of thousands of people, erupted in a wave-like roar of sounds that shook the venue.

"Xu He!"

"Xu He! I love you!!!"

Screams like these erupted from all directions, the crowd excited, agitated, and eagerly anticipating Xu He’s appearance.

Slowly, an explosive piece of music began playing, igniting the concert’s first climax.

The crowd gasped. In the dimness of the stage, a beautiful silhouette slowly appeared. When the audience saw this figure, they were extremely excited and screamed at the top of their lungs.

In the midst of the booming music, Xu He’s singing voice followed, bringing the climax.

On stage, Xu He appeared in a crystal blue princess dress. Unlike the revealing and fiery outfits of television stars, Xu He adopted her usual elegant style, which was why her fans adored her.

Xu He’s voice was incredibly melodious, clear like a warbling nightingale, somewhat ethereal, but filled with emotion. Thus, when she sang, it was easy for her to stir up the audience’s emotions and elevate the atmosphere.

Fang Yi, sitting in the front row with Shen Binan, watched Xu He on stage, and a smile formed on his face.

From their solitary previous encounter, Fang Yi had realized that Xu He was no ordinary talent. In front of these tens of thousands of fans, Xu He showed no stage fright and revealed her enchanting vocals.

This was what a concert was all about, making every attendant fan immerse themselves, and a singer owed it to their fans. Only wanting to make money by holding a concert was disgraceful.

Xu He was not that kind of person; from her earnest demeanor and enthusiastic performance, it was clear that she was worth the price of admission, which the loud screams from the crowd confirmed.

Usually, singers start with lively songs to pump up the atmosphere, followed by singing the tracks from their albums. After a few songs, Xu He went backstage to change her outfit while the musicians kept the atmosphere lively.

Soon, the venue quieted down, and Xu He’s beautiful voice rose again. Under the spotlight, in the center of the stage on a lift platform, a beautiful silhouette slowly emerged, and everyone listened in rapt silence.

However, just then, something unexpected happened on stage.