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Chapter 152 - 151. The Power of Music, Irresistible (Second Update)_1

Chapter 152: 151. The Power of Music, Irresistible (Second Update)_1

Definitely! Of course! She dreamt of hearing those two sing again.

Everyone knows that behind Ren He there’s a fan club for the mysterious musician Knight. How could those five new songs they released together not have a fan base? And Xie Zexi is the president of that fan club.

Moreover, everyone knows Xie Zexi’s true identity is the owner of the bar where Ren He and Yang Xi performed many times. She’d met them in person and had actual contact. This made her reputation skyrocket within the fan club and she became the unanimously acclaimed president.

With an ecstatic expression, Xie Zexi ran out of the bar and stood nervously in front of the two, saying, "You’re finally back! Are you going to sing tonight?"

Ren He laughed and said, "If we’re not singing, what are we here for? Five new songs, two nights to sing them, starting tonight. Ms. Xie, you’d better start promoting right away. Your bar will probably be very busy today. And as for tomorrow, you might need to hire some temporary security to keep order!"

He said this with great confidence because even if a singer as popular as Wang Quan was hosting a fan meeting or a music release event, it wouldn’t draw crowds like this unless it was a truly top-tier star.

Now, Xie Zexi didn’t need to shout in the streets. She just had to send a message to each of the dozens of large fan groups, and news of Ren He and Yang Xi’s performance would instantly spread through the thousands in the groups to every nook and cranny!

"Tonight, those two will perform again at the bar. I personally confirm it: still five new songs over two days. Those who want to come should hurry — only 20 minutes until the start!" This was the message sent by Xie Zexi!

"Damn, the President is awesome, those two finally showed up, and they chose the President’s bar, epic!"

"I was about to go to sleep! But! See you all in twenty minutes!"

"I’m already on the way, don’t miss out, everyone!"

"I’m out of town and will rush back for the second show tomorrow. Please, someone record tonight’s full video for me! Thanks, everyone, I’ll send you a big red envelope!"

"Hahaha, I’m right at Back Sea, already at the President’s bar. Those two are tuning guitars on stage!" A fan sent a photo in an instant. On the dimly lit stage, Ren He was tuning his guitar, and Yang Xi was sitting quietly by his side, glancing at Ren He, her deep affection evident even in the darkness.

"These two must really be in love. I really want to know their story."

"Give it up. You’d be lucky enough to see their true faces, let alone know their story..."

"I’m so envious of their relationship. I want to experience such a passionate love story!"

"Don’t we all wish for that, everyone wants the same!"

The news of Ren He and Yang Xi’s return to perform at the Back Sea alley bar took just 5 minutes to stir up excitement, with countless people heading towards Back Sea to join the feast!

Those who were drinking at other bars in Back Sea dropped their glasses and walked out upon hearing the news, leaving the bar owners stunned. What was happening?!

Grabbing their phones, they saw messages from several friends: Alley Bar is about to blow up again! Those two mysterious middle schoolers are performing tonight!

The bar owners were instantly frustrated. Watching the patrons in their bars dwindle to less than half, they thought it was Xie Zexi’s dumb luck!

The most frustrated was the owner of the bar opposite Xie Zexi’s. After all, it was his place where Ren He and Yang Xi had their first show. How come he couldn’t have kept them there!? Watching the number of customers in his bar drop below one-tenth, and knowing that if the news flew for a little while longer, not even that one-tenth might stay!

Xie Zexi’s alley bar was swamped with people, so crowded that there was nowhere to even stand. Xie Zexi could only manage to reserve about a dozen seats for the friends from the fan club, and she was powerless to do more.

The entire bar was brightly lit, except for the stage, which was in darkness. The stage was higher than the rest of the floor, and if the lights weren’t turned off, Ren He and Yang Xi, even with their baseball caps, could be seen very clearly.

So, the last time Ren He asked Xie Zexi to turn off all the stage lights, and this time it was even more thorough—the circuit breaker for the stage in the distribution box was pulled down. Even if someone tried to press the light switch, it would be useless; the distribution box was still locked, and the key was in Ren He’s pocket.

This was what Xie Zexi was able to do for them. To help them sing well, Xie Zexi had indeed thought of many methods.

Twenty minutes had passed, and the entire alley’s bar was packed to the brim. Many people who couldn’t get in were anxious outside, yet many were still on their way.

Who would have thought that just two middle school students could have such a powerful draw?

This was the magic of mystery and distance—the less obtainable, the more curious and treasured by everyone.

Everyone knew their habit from last time: sing and then run.

If it was the same this time, who knew when they would get to hear them sing again? Only the devil knows!

Ren He sat on the stage looking at the dense crowd below, and with a smile, he stretched out his hand and pressed it downward. Surprisingly, such a simple gesture truly quieted the entire venue.

He said smiling into the microphone in front of him, "This time we’ve brought 5 new songs, 2 for today and 3 for tomorrow, so everyone can listen again tomorrow. I hope everyone will stay quiet while listening to the music."

Just then, a girl unexpectedly asked out loud, "Do these five songs include you singing?"

After his charisma reached 3 points, Ren He attracted more attention. Even just speaking a few words on the dark stage, many girls felt as if the boy had a mysterious magic drawing them in.

Her question even made Ren He pause for a moment. After thinking, he said, "Sorry, not this time."

"We strongly request you sing too!" many people shouted, "We like both of you! And last time at Prague Square, the style of music was so unique. Do you have more songs like that one?"

"There will be in the future. The first song, ’Flammable and Explosive!’" Ren He said with a smile, flicking the strings of his guitar, signifying the official start of the performance. Many people still had many questions, but at that moment, they could only suppress their urges, sit down, and listen to the music quietly.

Everyone was momentarily astonished: What kind of ghostly song title was ’Flammable and Explosive’? What style of music was it?

But when Yang Xi’s first note, full of a tearing sensation, rang out, everyone got goosebumps—it was as if a mature woman was sitting on the stage, seductively sharing a story about the struggles, criticism, and independence in love.

Could this really be sung by a middle school student? Everyone was stunned, amazed!

The feeling was so breathtaking, not just the style of music or the lyrics, but also the singer or the guitar player. At that moment, they all gave everyone an immense shock. In their hearts were only two words: Breathtaking!

In the song, they felt as though they were in a fantastical dream, an absurd and contradictory land, and then they became deeply immersed, unable to stop!

The two middle school students had returned from a deep and silent abyss, bringing with them five classic songs, cutting everyone away from reality and fantasy with a single stroke.

Music was their weapon against this mundane world.

Awe-inspiring!

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Well, as usual, time to eat, and there are two bonus Chapters for the million patrons. Thanks to the patrons for their rewards.