Liang Ting and Xie Yuan are not signed stars with Starlight Entertainment Company, and Shao Qingge has no information about them. However, since Yu Hanjiang found the name " Xie Yuan " in Lin Yiyan's diary, he certainly wouldn't ignore this person. He and Xiao Lou had already searched for information about the couple online.
Based on available online information, Xie Yuan debuted seventeen years ago, and many of his films are still considered classics, making him an irreplaceable male god in the hearts of a generation. During his most popular years in his twenties, Lin Yiyan was in high school, so the two naturally had no opportunity to meet. Furthermore, when Lin Yiyan debuted, Xie Yuan was already married with children, and the two never collaborated on any films, television dramas, or variety shows.
Xie Yuan's wife, Liang Ting, is a legendary figure in the music industry. Many singers today grew up listening to Liang Ting's songs. Liang Ting debuted at the age of eighteen and became a household name across China with her single "Dear You." She is three years older than Xie Yuan. Xie Yuan once said in an interview that his favorite songs during his middle school years were those of his idol, Liang Ting.
One was a movie superstar, and the other a pop diva; both were top figures at the pinnacle of their respective fields. Once, when Xie Yuan was filming a movie theme song, the production company happened to have invited Liang Ting to sing it. Upon learning this, Xie Yuan made a special trip to visit the set. It is said that the two fell in love at first sight in the recording studio and got married smoothly in less than six months.
When they got married, Liang Ting was 35 years old and Xie Yuan was 32 years old. Their wedding was a grand affair, inviting more than 70% of the top celebrities in the entertainment industry. The scale of the event has remained unmatched for many years, demonstrating the influence of the two in the entertainment circle.
The couple became a model couple after their marriage, appearing together on variety shows as a couple, and their interactions were incredibly sweet. Xie Yuan doted on Liang Ting, reportedly even cooking for her at home.
Three years after their marriage, the couple had a son, and three years later they had a daughter. Now, their daughter has just turned three and will soon be starting kindergarten, marking ten years of marriage for the couple.
42-year-old Xie Yuan announced her retirement from acting to focus on raising her two children. Liang Ting has also shifted her focus to her family, rarely seen throughout the year, making it virtually impossible to get her to sing a song.
On the surface, these two seem like a perfect couple. Their ten-year marriage in the complex entertainment industry, still as loving as ever, is the envy of many younger generations. However, why did Liang Ting, who has been out of the public eye for so long, suddenly participate in a 505 Girl Group concert?
Xiao Lou, puzzled, whispered in Shao Qingge's ear while the music was still in its intro: " Why would Liang Ting give 505 Girl Group such a big favor? Are they on good terms?"
Shao Qingge said, "She's not an artist with our company, and I don't know the specifics. Let me ask the manager." CEO Shao then handed the manager... Yun Lan posted a message: "Why was Liang Ting invited as the surprise guest at the concert?"
Yun Lan quickly replied, " CEO Shao, it's like this. Three years ago, during the finals of the talent show, Liang Ting privately mentored five members of the girl group. These five are considered her students. This time, when the girl group held their concert, they strongly requested that Teacher Liang be invited to sing. They all grew up listening to Liang Ting's songs and are loyal fans of hers. I invited Teacher Liang to fulfill one of their wishes."
Shao Qingge asked in confusion, " Would Liang Ting really give me face?"
Yun Lan said, "I invited her several times and even offered her an exorbitant appearance fee. She initially disagreed, saying she was going on a trip with her husband and children. Later, her youngest daughter got sick, and the trip was canceled, so she reluctantly agreed. However, she doesn't care about the appearance fee. She doesn't want a single penny of the fee we offered. She's just performing as a friendly gesture to support a few students."
Shao Qingge understood: "I see."
He showed the phone conversation to Yu Hanjiang and Xiao Lou. Yu Hanjiang said, " Liang Ting has been a mentor to these girls in the girl group. It makes sense for her to support her students' concert as a teacher."
Xiao Lou nodded: "If it's a teacher-student relationship, there's really no problem with her coming to support us."
Just then, the intro to the song ended, and Liang Ting picked up the microphone and began to sing.
Today, she wore a black sequined gown with a fishtail design that accentuated her slender figure. Although she is 44 years old, her meticulous skincare makes her skin look no different from that of a 30-year-old. Coupled with her smoky makeup, she exuded a queen-like aura.
Liang Ting truly deserves her status as a queen of the music scene; her singing is so exquisite that it's breathtaking. The moment she opened her mouth, her ethereal voice, amplified by the microphone, resonated throughout the stadium, instantly silencing everyone as they were captivated by her voice.
The song she sang was her hit song from many years ago, "My Dear You." The song expresses a young girl's longing for someone she likes. The melody is melodious and gentle, and combined with her unique voice, it completely moved the audience. Some people even shed tears while listening.
The songs the girl group had just sung were all youthful, energetic, and lively. But the moment the diva appeared, the entire concert took on a completely different feel. Xiao Lou couldn't help but think: the five members of the girl group were already quite good singers, but Liang Ting's appearance made all the difference. Even as a layman, he felt that Liang Ting's control over the songs had reached a pinnacle.
Ye Qi sent a row of thumbs-up in the WeChat group: "Amazing! The handling of the high notes was absolutely amazing, and the breath control was also very stable. No wonder you are a veteran in the music industry with nearly 20 years of experience!"
Yu Hanjiang asked, "Any updates from the back end?"
Ye Qi said, "Nothing's wrong. Everyone's gathered around the corner listening to Teacher Liang sing."
Many of the staff members are also fans of Teacher Liang; she sings really well.
Ye Qi is a student at the Music Conservatory, so his perspective on appreciating songs is naturally different from everyone else's. While Xiao Lou and the others only think Liang Ting sings well, Ye Qi analyzes Liang Ting's control over every pitch and breath from a more professional perspective, making them admire this senior artist even more.
When Liang Ting finished a song, screams that almost lifted the roof off erupted from the audience.
Although the people present today were fans of 505 Girl Group, they still held Liang Ting, the queen of the music scene, in high esteem. The applause was thunderous and prolonged. Liang Ting stood in the center of the stage, smiling and bowing to the audience: "Thank you everyone!"
Another round of excited cheers erupted from the audience. Liang Ting took a deep breath, calmed herself, and said earnestly, "Today, I am honored to participate in 505 Girl Group's first concert. All five of them are incredibly hardworking and talented singers, and I'm so happy to see them realize their dreams, hold their own concert, and receive so much support..."
The diva's words were heartfelt and her voice sounded very sincere.
The fans in the audience were delighted that she praised their idol so much and applauded her enthusiastically.
Shao Qingge didn't want to hear these official words, so he leaned over and said to Xiao Lou, " Liang Ting has probably only prepared one song. The next guest is our Xiao Ye. I'm really looking forward to seeing Xiao Ye sing on the big stage."
Xiao Lou said, "Holding a concert is Xiao Ye's dream. He must be very happy to be a guest at the concert, right?"
Shao Qingge said with a smile, "Of course, he's probably been too excited to sleep well these past two days."
Just then, Liang Ting finally finished his remarks and prepared to leave. The host walked onto the stage and announced loudly, "Let's give a warm round of applause to thank Professor Liang Ting for joining us!"
Liang Ting smiled and waved goodbye to the audience, turning and leaving the stage amidst screams from the crowd. Given her status, simply having her sing a song was already a huge honor for the girl group, and the fans were delighted; this special guest was a delightful surprise.
Backstage, Ye Qi stood at the corner waiting for Liang Ting to come down.
Many people rushed up to ask Teacher Liang for an autograph. Ye Qi mingled in the crowd and got one too, blushing as she said, " Teacher Liang, you sing so well!"
Liang Ting glanced at him and smiled, "Thank you."
Ye Qi took the autograph and put it in his pocket. Perhaps it was because of music, but he had a great liking for this diva.
The host announced loudly, "Next, please welcome our second guest—newcomer Ye Qi! As a junior of 505 Girl Group, Ye Qi has won the Best Single Award in just one year since his debut. He is also a very promising singer. Please welcome him to perform a song for us!"
The surrounding audience began to whisper among themselves: " Who is Ye Qi?"
Is Ye Qi very popular?
"He seems to be a popular newcomer recently. I saw his songs ranked in the top ten on the music charts."
"They're from the same company, and under the same manager, so it's normal to invite him to the concert to help him get some exposure..."
Under the spotlight, Ye Qi strode onto the main stage.
The audience below the stage was a sea of black, with flashing glow sticks swaying incessantly, like a vast sea of stars. Ye Qi stood in the middle of the stage, feeling a little dizzy for a moment.
Although he knew very well that this was just role-playing in a locked-room scenario, he still couldn't suppress his excitement.
—At the concert, he stood on the grand stage!
This is his biggest dream. Even if it only happens in Secret Room World, he would be content.
Ye Qi took a deep breath to calm himself down and nodded to the sound engineer in the audience.
As the familiar intro began, Ye Qi sat alone on a high stool in the center of the stage, holding a guitar, and started to sing and play.
He sang an old song called "Birch Forest".
The lyrics of this song are narrative in style, making it perfect for quiet listening. The smooth guitar melody spreads from his fingertips throughout the venue, and the boy's bright voice flows like a clear spring through the eardrums of everyone present.
"White snow drifts through the quiet village, and pigeons fly under the gloomy sky."
The birch tree was carved with those two names; they vowed to love each other for the rest of their lives…
This song tells a tragic love story.
A couple who once vowed to love each other for life carved their names on a birch tree. However, news of war came from afar, and the man resolutely joined the army. Years later, the woman heard the devastating news that her beloved had died in battle far from home. She could only wait day after day outside the birch forest.
The simple melody and soft chanting are like an old friend whispering an ancient legend in your ear.
This kind of ballad is actually very difficult to handle, especially since Ye Qi is young and doesn't have much romantic experience.
Ye Qi, however, sang exceptionally well. He sang with complete immersion, as if he himself were in that birch forest, humming softly with his eyes closed. The song sung by him had a unique charm. At first, the audience questioned whether this junior brother was just trying to ride on his senior sister's popularity, but after listening to him sing a bit, they were immediately captivated by his voice.
After the song ended, the venue was quiet for a few seconds, followed by deafening applause and screams!
Some of the girls were so engrossed in listening that tears welled up in their eyes.
Most fans' eyes lit up as they excitedly discussed, "So handsome!" "This young man has such a clear voice." "His style is also very refreshing, much better than those brightly colored young idols. Jeans, a sweater, short black hair, singing while holding a guitar —he's practically a campus heartthrob!"
"!" "I want to be a fan of this handsome guy, what's his name again?" " Ye Qi!"
As Shao Qingge listened to the discussions of the audience behind him, he leaned back in his seat and squinted slightly.
He thought Ye Qi would be so nervous that he would forget the lyrics on his first time on stage, but to his surprise, Ye Qi is indeed very talented in singing - the way the boy sat on the stage and sang quietly was truly captivating.
The warm-colored spotlight, the simple design, the smooth guitar accompaniment, and the clean sound.
This is the purest form of music.
Ye Qi became the focus of the entire audience at this moment, and countless viewers applauded him.
Sitting in the audience, Shao Qingge looked at the earnest and handsome young man on stage and couldn't help but think—Xiao Ye, one day in the future, I will hold a solo concert for you that truly belongs to you.
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