Mysterious Assistant of the Washed-Up Queen-Chapter 521 - 335: Luxurious Fragrance Lady, Dominant Entrance

Chapter 521: Chapter 335: Luxurious Fragrance Lady, Dominant Entrance

Phoenix Legend and Xu Qingqiu’s group arrived one after the other, so there wasn’t much delay.

As soon as Kun City was ready, they immediately started the dress rehearsal, while Sister Hua and her team were organizing personnel to set up the venue and adjust the equipment at the next stop.

To speed things up, the studio invested heavily, directly coordinating with the organizers and engaging three different stage production and music teams simultaneously. This ensured that concert venues in three cities could be prepared concurrently.

The downside was that Xu Qingqiu and her team had virtually no time to rest; they would have to work non-stop for at least the next two months.

Meanwhile, as the first concert generated buzz, netizens’ attention to Xu Qingqiu’s tour skyrocketed.

Paparazzi, already tipped off, scrambled to get there. They didn’t miss a thing, even during rehearsals, immediately leaking any scrap of news.

[Xu Qingqiu and Her Entourage Spotted in Kun City, Presumably Arriving Early to Prepare for the Concert]

[Xu Qingqiu Seen at Stadium Yesterday Afternoon for Dress Rehearsal; Lasted Less Than Two Hours, Suggesting Rehearsal Went Poorly]

[Music Heard at Stadium 8 A.M. Today; Concert Dress Rehearsal Underway]

[Inside Sources: Li Guang Absent from Concert; Possible Last-Minute Change Due to Previous Mistake]

For a while, all sorts of news items flew across the internet, fueling rampant discussion and speculation.

"No way? Seriously? They came for a dress rehearsal this early?"

"The last performance just ended, and they’re here already? Isn’t that too rushed?"

"I feel for President Xu. We’re not in a hurry. She should take care of her voice. There’s no need for such a packed schedule, right?"

"What kind of team is this? I pity our President Xu. Doesn’t her voice need to rest with such a demanding schedule?"

"Oh, what about Li Guang? It can’t be just because of that little mistake, right?"

"That feels a bit excessive, doesn’t it? Li Guang just got popular. They wouldn’t sideline him like that, would they?"

"Impossible. President Xu isn’t that kind of person. She’s been sidelined before; I don’t believe she’d treat her own staff like that."

"It’s hard to say. Now that Xu Qingqiu has risen to fame, who knows what she’ll turn into."

"The entertainment industry is a big dye vat. People change, and for the sake of profit, there’s nothing they wouldn’t do."

Facing this public outcry, the studio surprisingly maintained a united front and didn’t issue an immediate clarification.

In Chu Tian’s words, this kind of controversy wasn’t necessarily a bad thing; it was an opportunity to leverage the buzz and boost Li Guang’s visibility.

As the saying goes, "there’s no such thing as bad publicity." Moreover, the current "dirt" was mostly aimed at the studio, and it wasn’t a particularly damaging point. His strategy was to "let the bullets fly for a while," allowing netizens to continue their discussions.

Besides, all procedures were already in place. These developments, though somewhat unexpected, wouldn’t impact the grand scheme of things and could even be turned to their advantage.

The concert was about to begin anyway. After these initial shows, they would release a statement. Coupled with their planned arrangements, these rumors would naturally dispel themselves.

After team discussions and evaluations, this approach was deemed feasible, and the plan was approved.

At the same time, in different locations, the same scenes were unfolding.

Relevant authorities were on high alert. An increasing number of people gathered outside the stadium, anxiously awaiting the start of ticket checks.

When the first gate opened, those at the front of the line quickly entered the passageway. They scanned their phones at the turnstiles and, after successful verification, swiftly proceeded into the venue.

"Last check! All departments, report your status!"

"Lighting normal, no anomalies."

"System self-check complete. No issues."

"Music equipment checked. No problems."

"All personnel in position. Ready."

"Security team operations are orderly. Entry is smooth. No issues so far."

...

Time ticked by. In just over half an hour, the previously empty stands were now packed with a dense crowd.

From the stage, the view was of a bustling crowd. Acquaintances and strangers alike mingled, eagerly discussing the songs, Xu Qingqiu, Li Guang, and the concert itself.

Being mostly young, the electric atmosphere of the venue made it easy for everyone to find common ground and strike up conversations.

"Concert is about to begin! All departments, prepare!"

"...10, 9..."

As the staff counted down, numbers flashed simultaneously on the big screen.

Upon seeing this, the previously clamorous audience instantly quieted. A few scattered voices were heard at first, then more than ten thousand people, their eyes fixed on the screen, waved their glow sticks and other fan merchandise, shouting the countdown in unison.

"3, 2, 1!"

"Start!"

At the director’s command, almost perfectly on cue, the lights and music erupted in unison.

Xu Qingqiu descended as if from a dream, a celestial fairy in her immaculate white dress, radiant under the spotlights.

"WOW!!!"

"President Xu! President Xu!"

"Xu Qingqiu! My Xu Qingqiu!"

The moment Xu Qingqiu appeared, a wave of cheers and shouts erupted from the audience.

"Green light’s right here"

"By my side, by my side"

...

Her crystal-clear voice, seemingly drifting from the heavens, was ethereal, stirring the depths of every soul.

The entire venue seemed to fall silent, as if a pause button had been pressed. A single, soft vocal line, imbued with an almost magical quality, instantly captivated everyone’s attention.

Many stared at Xu Qingqiu’s face on the large screens, completely mesmerized, unable to tear their gaze away.

"Looking forward to a stroke of luck and an impact"

"What a marvelous encounter"