nucmednet Chapter 53 A Grand Feast Begins
Chapter 53 A Grand Feast Begins
At this moment, the afterglow of dusk bathed Crescent Bay Square in a warm golden hue. As the steady opening announcement from the loudspeaker faded, the previously noisy crowd of 200,000 people instantly quieted down, leaving only scattered whispers and the sound of camera shutters.
The stage lights suddenly came on on both sides, and colorful beams of light pierced through the darkening sky, weaving a dreamlike play of light and shadow above the crowd. The Dunhuang Music Festival finally officially opened amidst great anticipation.
The popularity of the online live stream skyrocketed instantly. Viewers who were originally scattered in the individual live streams of the various guests flocked to the main stage live stream, with the number of online viewers breaking records and the barrage of comments scrolling like a waterfall.
"It's finally starting! I've been waiting all afternoon!"
"The lighting effects are amazing! The scene with 200,000 people is absolutely breathtaking!"
"Looking forward to Xu Zhiyi's skit! I never imagined a lawyer could act in a skit, my anticipation is off the charts!"
"....."
Fans of each guest have gathered together at this moment. As one of the conditions for the guests to participate, the "Heartbeat Thirty Days" live broadcast is tied to this arts festival.
At this moment, the live stream with tens of millions of viewers has become the hottest moment of Saturday night.
The host, dressed in a gorgeous Western Region-style costume, walked briskly onto the stage, her enthusiastic voice resounding throughout the square through the speakers:
"Welcome everyone to the Dunhuang Music Festival! And welcome to every viewer watching on your screen! Tonight, we will embark on a visual and auditory feast on this ancient land!"
"First, let's give a warm round of applause to the first group of performers, the sketch comedy team, who will bring us the sketch 'Legally Blonde'!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the stage backdrop instantly switched to a law firm scene, and then the staff quickly moved the props onto the stage.
Immediately following, amidst a tsunami of cheers, the spotlight on the stage shone through, and several actors dressed in formal attire took the stage one after another. Xu Zhiyi, dressed in a smart white suit and high heels, walked to the center of the stage with an upright posture and an aura of confidence.
The audience, who were initially just curious, were instantly drawn into the scene by her appearance, and thunderous applause erupted in the room, while the live stream chat was flooded with comments.
"Wow! Attorney Xu looks so cool!"
"That aura... no wonder she's a true legal beauty!"
"My expectations are off the charts!"
"..."
Chen Yuan and the others were stunned in the waiting area, not expecting Xu Zhiyi to be the first to go on stage.
What surprised everyone even more was that she was so calm and composed, showing no signs of nervousness whatsoever.
Chen Yuan glanced at the audience. The crowd stretched from the front of the stage all the way up the desert slope, a scene as dazzling as the stars.
He got nervous just watching.
The skit revolves around a copyright dispute in the entertainment industry. Xu Zhiyi plays a lawyer who, with her professional knowledge and keen insight, successfully protects her client's rights.
She perfectly blended the lawyer's meticulousness with the character's playfulness and liveliness. Her delivery of lines was solid, and her body language was natural. Especially in the courtroom debate scenes, her logic was clear, her tone was powerful, and every look in her eyes was extremely infectious.
Inviting real lawyers to perform in skits is like a game-changer.
The audience watched intently, sometimes holding their breath during the tense moments of the plot, and sometimes bursting into laughter at the humorous scenes.
In the square with 200,000 people, laughter and applause rose and fell, forming a powerful wave of sound.
The online live stream room was even more lively.
"My goodness! Xu Zhiyi is such a good actress! You can't even tell she's from another field!"
"It doesn't count as crossing over into a new field."
"This skit was both professional and hilarious, and it also popularized copyright knowledge—it was so meaningful!"
"I originally came to see the music festival, but I ended up becoming a fan of Attorney Xu!"
Chen Yuan watched the performance on stage intently.
He didn't expect Xu Zhiyi to be so uninhibited and bring the character to life.
Looking at Xu Zhiyi under the spotlight on the stage and listening to the applause coming from the front, Chen Yuan felt a strange sense of awe.
That's the magic of the stage—it allows a person to shine with a completely different brilliance under the spotlight.
After the skit performance, Xu Zhiyi and her team bowed to express their gratitude, and the applause and cheers from the audience lasted for a long time before gradually subsiding.
The host returned to the stage, smiling, and said, "Thank you to the sketch comedy team for their wonderful performance! We didn't expect that this legal beauty would not only be highly professional but also such an excellent actress!"
"Now, without further ado, it's time for our singers to take the stage! Let's give a round of applause to our first singer of the night, Mingfeng from the Northwest Province!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the stage lights instantly switched to a rock style, and powerful drumbeats and guitar sounds suddenly rang out. Mingfeng, dressed in a black rock suit, walked onto the stage with his guitar in hand, and ignited the atmosphere of the entire venue with his explosive voice as soon as he opened his mouth.
He sang an original rock song with powerful lyrics and an exciting and dynamic melody. The audience waved their arms to the rhythm, and many people took out light sticks to cheer. The colorful lights swayed in the night, like a sea of stars.
"Mingfeng's performance on stage is so stable! His explosive power is amazing!"
"Rock music is definitely best experienced live! The atmosphere here is incredible!"
"The sight of 200,000 people cheering together gave me goosebumps!"
The invited singers are almost all quite famous, especially folk singers like Ming Feng, who are well-known in the folk music circle.
Starting with Mingfeng, the atmosphere officially reached its climax.
Next, several singers took the stage one after another, performing songs of different styles, including folk, pop, and traditional Chinese music, each of which won the enthusiastic applause of the audience.
The atmosphere at the scene grew increasingly heated, with cheers from the fans rising and falling, and the air filled with excitement and fervor.
Several singers took the stage in succession, and the host stopped the performance at just the right moment.
"Now, let's take a breath and enjoy a Dunhuang dance." The host's words had barely faded when a deafening roar of cheers erupted from the audience.
The next moment, through the mist, Zhang Jianjian and Su Qingyuan, dressed in Dunhuang dance costumes, each appeared on the stage with three people.
As guests on the "Heartbeat 30 Days" show, the two brought their own buzz, and their frantic shouts attempted to cover the entire Crescent Bay.
Then, to the accompaniment of beautiful melodies, Zhang Jianjian and Su Qingyuan engaged in a dance battle.
This is one of the unique dance styles of Dunhuang, also known as the Flying Apsaras Dance Battle. It is a four-on-four dance with a lead dancer for each pair. Zhang Jianjian and Su Qingyuan are the lead dancers.
Yellow ribbons danced in the wind, and the 200,000 spectators suddenly fell silent, appreciating the beautiful dance.
Chen Yuan and Jiang Yichen stared in disbelief at the scene. Su Qingyuan's professionalism was beyond question, but Zhang Jianjian's performance was even more shocking.
Unexpectedly, Zhang Jianjian, an actor, was able to demonstrate a professional level of skill in just a few days.
"Wow, she's amazing! No wonder she's known as one of the Four Little Flowers," Jiang Yichen exclaimed.
"The Four Little Flowers?" Chen Yuan asked curiously, as this was the first time he had ever heard of them.
Jiang Yichen explained, "Yes, the 'Four Little Flowers' refers to the four most talented and representative actresses in the film and television industry today, and Zhang Jianjian is one of them."