Mysterious Assistant of the Washed-Up Queen-Chapter 515 - 332: The Tour Begins_2

Even if she went all out and performed non-stop for a month, she could only manage four concerts.

Subtracting the buffer for errors, two to three shows already meant a very tight and intense schedule.

And even with this, it would take more than a year to complete the entire tour.

This also presupposed that Xu Qingqiu couldn’t encounter any accidents, fall ill, or take on any other work during this period.

But was that possible? Certainly not.

Therefore, the whole plan was set for two to three years.

In the early stages, the schedule would maintain at least two concerts a month, with the frequency adjusted later depending on the situation, increasing or temporarily halting as appropriate.

Because according to the plan Chu Tian had provided, Xu Qingqiu still had to release at least one album within this year.

Moreover, he might even line up a variety show for Xu Qingqiu to further increase her influence and boost her profile.

In short, the initial plan had already been formulated.

Additionally, the concert style, stage design, costumes, and overall stage production had all been finalized.

The venue for the first concert had also been largely decided: Qin City, a place historically known as Ancient Chang’an.

The Qin City Olympic Sports Center was bustling with intense activity as the stage was being constructed.

Xu Qingqiu had arrived here with her team ahead of schedule. Apart from a quick look at the venue upon arrival, she spent the rest of her time in the hotel, constantly working on her mental preparation and familiarizing herself with the songs.

After all, this was her first concert tour; her previous concerts had been minor affairs, but this time was different.

A problem with a single concert would be one thing, as it would be an isolated incident. But this was different; this was a tour, an Asia-wide one at that.

The Chinese place great importance on starting things off well, and this was the very first show of the entire tour. If anything went wrong with this first performance, the implications for the rest of the tour were daunting. The pressure on her was immense.

"Sister Hua, are you sure all the tickets have been sold out?"

"Yes, they’re sold out."

"Really? We didn’t use scalpers, did we? I have no idea how many people will turn up. It would be so embarrassing if there are lots of empty seats."

"No one’s going to walk out halfway through the show this time, right?"

"Oh, right, have all the little gifts for the fans been transported here? When will the distribution be complete?"

Xu Qingqiu had just finished practicing when her mind became cluttered with all sorts of anxious thoughts. 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮

Even during her breaks, she wasn’t idle. She sought out Sister Hua and began rattling on non-stop.

At first, Sister Hua was mostly focused on her computer, responding casually to Xu Qingqiu without paying much attention.

However, as Xu Qingqiu continued to ramble, Sister Hua finally couldn’t take it anymore.

"Qingqiu, why don’t you take a break? Or maybe you could video call Chu Tian or something?"

"Huh?"

Xu Qingqiu didn’t catch on immediately; her mind was too cluttered, and her gaze was unfocused as she stared out the window.

But after hearing what Sister Hua said, she quickly snapped to her senses, a hint of a blush creeping onto her face.

She chided herself for her nervousness while also feeling embarrassed by Sister Hua’s suggestion. Eventually, too ashamed to stay any longer, she returned to her bedroom, threw herself on the bed, rolled around for a moment, and finally took out her phone.

Chu Tian was busy at the company when he received Xu Qingqiu’s video call, but he made time to chat with her.

Initially, he thought Xu Qingqiu simply missed him, but later he realized it wasn’t just that; she was clearly nervous.

But then, who wouldn’t feel the pressure thinking about dozens of concerts?

Realizing this, he became restless at the company, knowing that the concert was only a few days away.

He promptly found Hou Yichuan, gave a few instructions, then packed his bags and set off for Qin City.

「On June 8th, at the Qin City Olympic Sports Center, traffic restrictions began as early as four in the afternoon.」

Fans who had rushed over were converging from all directions.

Some fans gathered in matching outfits, taking pictures and distributing materials, while others waved homemade banners, their faces flushed with excitement like ripe peaches.

But most were simply there to enjoy the live performance.

The concert might not start until eight o’clock, but those who have attended concerts know that if you don’t arrive early, just queuing can be enough to drive a person crazy.

Chu Tian was sitting backstage in the stadium, watching Xu Qingqiu get her makeup done and occasionally picking up his phone to check updates from various departments.

With the experience from the last concert, the studio was handling everything much more easily than before.

Additionally, this time they were collaborating with Power Entertainment, a very experienced veteran organizing company, so things were far more organized.

Sister Hua had been on site the whole time, too, and there hadn’t been any major issues.

But Chu Tian still wasn’t at ease, so he kept watching anxiously.

It wasn’t just him; Xu Qingqiu, who was getting her makeup done, wasn’t feeling any better.

Especially since she couldn’t see for herself and could only look at Chu Tian through the mirror and whisper, "Chu Tian, have people started arriving? I think I can hear some noise."

"Yes, they have. Over 1,000 already."

Since it was a tour, they didn’t insist on a massive scale for every venue, but even so, a provincial capital like Qin City still drew crowds of over 10,000 people per show.

The Olympic Sports Center here had a peak capacity of over 30,000 people, and the company ended up selling 15,000 tickets in total.

1,000 people might not seem like a lot compared to the entire crowd, but 1,000 people gathered on the streets would still form a dense and packed mass.

Plus, the noisy atmosphere created by so many people gathered together could carry their voices a long way.

"Ah? They’re here already? What are they doing outside? Is it hot? Has anyone from our team gone out there yet?"

Seeing Xu Qingqiu’s anxious demeanor, Chu Tian hastened to reassure her, "Don’t worry, our staff have already gone there. You just focus on your makeup, stop worrying so much. I’ve got everything under control."

"Oh, okay..."

Xu Qingqiu verbally agreed, but deep down, she wasn’t the least bit relieved.

Before long, she began again.

"Didn’t we prepare food and mineral water in advance? It’s been quite hot these days. Should we have someone distribute some to them? What if someone suffers from heatstroke?"

Seeing her so full of worries, Chu Tian felt a mix of amusement and helplessness. He knew he couldn’t completely convince her otherwise but did his best to calm her.

"They’re already distributing it. Look, this is a photo from the site, with bread and mineral water being handed out. Everyone is fine. Also, ambulances and the relevant security departments are all in place. There’s nothing to worry about."

"Good, that’s a relief. After all, this is the first show; we must ensure there are no problems."

Chu Tian wasn’t sure whether she was comforting herself or him, but he felt Xu Qingqiu said this more for her own benefit.

Moreover, he and Sister Hua knew much more about these matters than Xu Qingqiu did, but seeing her so troubled, he didn’t have the heart to say much more.

"Just listen to me. Focus on your makeup, stop worrying about everything else. If you really can’t help it, think about the songs you’ll be singing, familiarize yourself with the lyrics, okay?"

Perhaps Chu Tian’s voice had an effect, or perhaps Xu Qingqiu realized that her current mindset was indeed problematic.

For the next while, she finally quieted down.

As the sun slowly set, the open area around the stadium completely filled with arriving fans.

「At seven in the evening, the ticket-checking gates lit up with green lights, and a loud announcement could be heard.」

"The ticket-checking gates are now open. Please queue in an orderly fashion and proceed as instructed for admission..."

ROAR!

Following this sound, the audience, who had been waiting for a long time, flocked to the gates.

Luckily, the experienced organizers and co-organizers had already set up barriers before the gates. Under security supervision, people quickly squeezed into the designated lanes.

Then, they ran along the winding pathway to the gates where their tickets were checked for admission.

The entry of the first fan into the stadium marked the official start of Xu Qingqiu’s concert tour.

At the same time, a flood of content related to the concert suddenly burst forth on the internet.

"The Supermall Fan Club checking in! We’re at the venue now! [GroupPhoto.jpg]"

"Wow, there are so many people here! I’m at President Xu’s concert!"

"I’m in, I’ve made it in! So surprised, President Xu actually prepared little gifts for everyone, so thoughtful! [GoodieBag.jpg]"