The concert was fast approaching.
During this period, Su Yu was at the venue for rehearsals.
The flow of this concert had already been fixed: first the singing segment, then interaction with the singer group, and finally the audience song request segment.
Xinghui had also posted a song solicitation on their official website, allowing fans to vote online for what songs they wanted to hear.
Surprisingly, the songs with the most votes were not those that Ting Yu had sung before, like "The Greatest Work," but rather songs like "Exaggeration" and "Sleeve of Silk," which Ting Yu had written for others.
However, this was also quite normal. After all, the songs Ting Yu sang himself already had official versions available online.
The opportunity for Ting Yu to sing songs he wrote for others was rare.
So far, he had only sung "Blue and White Porcelain" at the Spring Festival Gala.
And it felt even better than Lin Yanyu's rendition.
Therefore, fans were naturally more eager for him to sing other songs.
After the rehearsal ended, Su Yu stood on the stage, gazing at the densely packed seats below, lost in thought.
As a singer, being able to hold such a massive concert could be considered a life well-lived, couldn't it?
"Teacher Su Yu, the setlist has been finalized. For the singing segment, please follow this setlist. The teleprompter is also being produced."
Zhao Yuan's assistant, A Ru, was once again assisting Su Yu.
She was helping Su Yu with all matters throughout this concert.
"Forget the teleprompter. Also, ask the band to prepare more song accompaniments. After all, a concert is a live performance, and things can change at any moment. Don't let it happen that the band doesn't have accompaniment when a song is sung," Su Yu reminded with a smile.
The biggest highlight of a concert was the live atmosphere. It was impossible to perform strictly according to plan. Sometimes, when the atmosphere was right, they might even change songs.
"The band teachers we've invited are your biggest fans. Whether it's your songs or the ones you wrote for others, they know every single one," A Ru replied with a smile, nodding.
"They're that good?" Su Yu raised an eyebrow.
"Of course. After all, Teacher Su Yu is the godfather of the music industry," A Ru said, her eyes filled with admiration.
She had practically watched Su Yu grow to where he was today. Ever since Su Yu first arrived at Xinghui, she was the one who received him. In just a few years, this man had reached the pinnacle of the music industry. How could she not admire him?
"By the way, can the protective coverings be removed?" Su Yu pointed to the coverings outside the venue, which were as high as four or five stories.
Outside was an amusement park and a large square. However, to prevent people from seeing the concert from outside, the venue had erected scaffolding and covered it with black cloth.
"Teacher Su Yu, you want to remove those black cloths?" A Ru asked him with confusion.
"That's right. There might be quite a few fans outside. Remove those cloths and just leave the scaffolding. That way, fans outside, even if they can't get in, can still see the big screen," Su Yu nodded.
Other singers would perform 36 concerts a year if they could.
However, Su Yu wasn't particularly interested in concerts. He saw this concert as a way to give back to his fans and present a report on his growth over the past few years.
Therefore, to better give back to his fans, he felt he shouldn't cover up the view for those fans who couldn't get tickets but still wanted to watch the concert live.
"Alright, I'll contact the venue," A Ru nodded quickly, her admiration for Su Yu growing even stronger.
At the same time, she felt indignant towards those who were morally attacking Su Yu online.
How could people blacken an idol like this? She couldn't understand what those people were thinking.
...
Saturday.
With four hours left until the concert started, the venue began letting people in due to the large number of attendees.
Many fans, with excitement on their faces, swiped their IDs to enter the venue.
The venue was different from ordinary concerts. The audience seats were arranged around the main stage, and four huge display screens were suspended above the main stage, visible to audiences in all four directions.
Soon, the audience seats were filled.
As the concert venue allowed photography, videography, and even live streaming, many people brought tripods and recording equipment. Some even brought binoculars because the venue was so vast.
Compared to the audience inside, the scene outside was even more crowded.
The square was packed with people, and the amusement park was also full.
Of course, knowing this situation might occur, security was a top priority. Several thousand security personnel were hired for the inside, and the government personally stepped in to maintain order outside.
"Heh heh, I never thought being a security guard would be this cool. I get to listen to the live performance for free, when others can't even get tickets!"
"Haha, buddy, are you a Ting Yu fan too?"
"Look at those people's expressions. Who isn't?"
"This is the happiest day since I started working!"
The security guards inside discovered that everyone seemed to be a Ting Yu fan.
Not only could they enter the venue without fighting for tickets, but those near the stage were especially thrilled. Their VIP seats were not even as close as theirs!
...
Li Yu and Zhao Cheng met in a Ting Yu fan group. Both were fans of Ting Yu, and they fell in love over time.
Li Yu managed to get a ticket this time, but since her boyfriend Zhao Cheng didn't, she decided to return her ticket and accompany her boyfriend outside to watch the concert.
"Huh? The walls over there were sealed up when we came a few days ago. They've all been removed?" Li Yu pointed in surprise at the removed coverings on the walls. After the removal, the suspended big screen was clearly visible. Although it was far away, they could still see the scene inside the venue.
"Ting Yu must have considered us who couldn't get tickets. How heartwarming!" Zhao Cheng was deeply moved.
"It's you who couldn't get them. I successfully got a ticket, but I returned it to accompany you outside," Li Yu pouted. Her boyfriend was usually so quick with his hands, so why wasn't he as fast when it came to grabbing tickets? Thinking of this, a hint of shyness flashed across her face.
"It shows we're true love. Isn't there a popular saying recently? If your boyfriend or girlfriend is willing to return a Ting Yu concert ticket for you, then get married," Zhao Cheng chuckled, wrapping his arm around his girlfriend.
He then felt the breast pocket of his shirt, where a diamond ring was placed, ready to propose during the Ting Yu concert tonight.
Their meeting was because of Ting Yu, and because they both liked Ting Yu, they found common ground, got to know each other, and fell in love. Zhao Cheng felt that tonight was the best time to propose.
"You smooth talker," Li Yu playfully glared at him, not struggling as he put his arm around her waist.
"By the way, I just thought of a great place," Zhao Cheng's face lit up as he looked at the Ferris wheel nearby.
Li Yu followed Zhao Cheng's gaze, a hint of surprise in her eyes.
If they rode the Ferris wheel to the very top, they could see the entire venue. That viewing experience would likely be excellent!