Chapter 739 - 505: [Weibo Night] (Part 2)

You must be really eager if you can’t wait a few hours for the seats the organizers have reserved.

Besides, there are cameras everywhere, and your every move might be dissected by online viewers several times over. You’re not hiding your feelings at all.

Zhao Xue thought to herself.

Actually, she kind of wanted to sit next to Wu Mu; he’s such a sight for sore eyes.

But since it was specially mentioned, Zhao Xue hesitated for a moment and nodded in agreement.

The two exchanged seats, and Mo Mo sat down next to Wu Mu.

Mo Mo’s eyebrows and eyes curved attractively, "Congratulations, Teacher Wu Mu. I knew it; Teacher Wu Mu would become a national-level celebrity one day."

The person she likes, everyone else must like even more!

Wu Mu was quite pleased, laughing, "Of course, for national level, world superstar is not a problem either."

Yes, the performance card mentioned, if used frequently enough, even a dog could become a world superstar.

Mo Mo looked completely unhesitant, nodding emphatically, "Yes, I think so too."

After she spoke, Sun Yueqing, who had been anxiously keeping an eye on them, chimed in, "But Mu is still a ways off from a consensus by the masses. The audience needs to have this concept for it to work; otherwise, when everyone acknowledges it, who knows how long it’ll take."

Just like how Wu Mu returned to top-tier status previously.

There needs to be a landmark event that sparks public discussion, leading to a shared concept and consensus.

Otherwise, some of the less engaged audience will lack the concept.

Like the talk of Wu Mu being national level; this started before the New Year, but back then, support was less and opposition was more.

Then, after the Bili Bili Year-end Festival, approval began to increase, and opposition decreased.

Now, it’s just missing a definitive event that everyone acknowledges.

Mo Mo pondered, nodding in agreement but remained unworried, "Today’s buzz should be enough. After today, someone will definitely come forward to promote this."

No need to think; after today, there will certainly be discussions about it on the trending list.

After all, it’s such a popular topic; if you don’t jump on it, it’s a waste.

Wu Mu and Mo Mo were chatting, and more people arrived in the front row.

It was Cao Wei, the chairman and CEO of X platform, and several other platform executives and big investors from the industry.

A group of seven or eight people came over, talking and laughing.

A familiar face of Wu Mu’s was among them — Lin Xueming, whom Sun Yueqing just mentioned.

Lin Xueming scanned the venue, and upon seeing Wu Mu in the front row, he noticeably paused.

However, he merely paused for a moment and then continued as usual.

Once the people in the front row arrived, the time was nearing the start of the event.

Staff had already gone on stage for final checks of the camera equipment.

The official event for X Night wasn’t just live online; it would also be broadcast simultaneously on Beijing TV Station.

However, on TV, you can’t freely switch perspectives like in the live stream.

...

The time slowly approached 5:30 PM.

With a reminder of "action" from the front, the lights in the venue gradually dimmed.

Then, after a "whoosh" sound of a jet of air.

The front stage suddenly lit up, accompanied by a strong burst of music.

"Boiling blood in the chest..."

The opening show began.

Yes, the performers were Lu Yao and her friend Meng Yuxi’s girl group.

Their program was a singing and dance performance.

To be honest, the dance was pretty good, with Lu Yao’s movements clean and powerful, showing none of the usual clumsy demeanor when she dances.

Just...

Wu Mu looked speechless, "Yao’s singing is too... average, isn’t it?"

He tried not to use more hurtful words.

Even though Lu Yao’s voice had been enhanced by the sound card and adjusted by the live sound engineer, Wu Mu still picked up on her off-key singing right away.

Occasionally, when she jumped, Wu Mu could directly hear her pitch running off.

This singing level can only fool audiences who don’t understand; anyone with a little knowledge could tell they could do it too.

Generally, he’s not a fan of singers lip-syncing, but with someone like Lu Yao.

Yes, he suggests just lip-syncing directly.

Mo Mo next to Wu Mu heard this and laughed out loud, covering her face with her hand, "Yao really isn’t good at singing. She’s probably thinking just dancing is too monotonous."

Then don’t let her sing.

Wu Mu thought speechlessly, then curiously asked, "Xiao Mo, are you singing later too?"

Mo Mo also had a performance today, and she had told him during an online chat, though she hadn’t mentioned what the specific program was.

"Yes, singing." Mo Mo nodded.

"A new song?" Wu Mu asked curiously.

"No." Mo Mo laughed softly, slightly embarrassed, "Not everyone can write songs as easily as Teacher Wu Mu."

Wu Mu and Mo Mo listened to the program while whispering.

The singing and dance performance on stage finally finished.

The venue lights came back on.

"Wow, what a brilliant performance. Thank you Lu Yao and our Galaxy Girls for the amazing show."

"Thanks, thanks. That was such an energetic song, listening to it just reminded me of the year we just passed, 2024."

"Yes, speaking of boiling, we can’t help but think of last year’s tireless efforts of the Anping firefighters for six days and five nights."

The host went on stage to start the talk.

After a brief opening, the topic shifted to last year’s popular events.

The big screen also started showing various reports and data on last year’s event.

This is basically the mode of X Night.

Guests perform on stage, then reminisce on last year’s trending topics, and then bring the heroes of last year’s trending events to the stage to present them with the respective awards.

The host had already started to welcome the firefighters on stage, and Lu Yao and her group stepped down from backstage after finishing their performance.

Lu Yao’s seat was also in the second row, but quite far from Wu Mu’s, so normally she wouldn’t pass by him.

But...

Lu Yao deliberately took a detour, passing behind Wu Mu, and when she reached Wu Mu’s side, she paused on purpose, then excitedly whispered, "Wu, did I sing well?"

Wu Mu smiled and nodded, "Your dancing looked great."

Lu Yao proudly chuckled, "Of course, I’m a professional."

After laughing, she excitedly whispered again, "Wu, did I sing well?"

Wu Mu seriously nodded, "Indeed professional, amazing."

Hmm?

Lu Yao

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Occasionally, when she jumped, Wu Mu could directly hear her pitch running off.

This singing level can only fool audiences who don’t understand; anyone with a little knowledge could tell they could do it too.

Generally, he’s not a fan of singers lip-syncing, but with someone like Lu Yao.

Yes, he suggests just lip-syncing directly.

Mo Mo next to Wu Mu heard this and laughed out loud, covering her face with her hand, "Yao really isn’t good at singing. She’s probably thinking just dancing is too monotonous."

Then don’t let her sing.

Wu Mu thought speechlessly, then curiously asked, "Xiao Mo, are you singing later too?"

Mo Mo also had a performance today, and she had told him during an online chat, though she hadn’t mentioned what the specific program was.

"Yes, singing." Mo Mo nodded.

"A new song?" Wu Mu asked curiously.

"No." Mo Mo laughed softly, slightly embarrassed, "Not everyone can write songs as easily as Teacher Wu Mu."

Wu Mu and Mo Mo listened to the program while whispering.

The singing and dance performance on stage finally finished.

The venue lights came back on.

"Wow, what a brilliant performance. Thank you Lu Yao and our Galaxy Girls for the amazing show."

"Thanks, thanks. That was such an energetic song, listening to it just reminded me of the year we just passed, 2024."

"Yes, speaking of boiling, we can’t help but think of last year’s tireless efforts of the Anping firefighters for six days and five nights."

The host went on stage to start the talk.

After a brief opening, the topic shifted to last year’s popular events.

The big screen also started showing various reports and data on last year’s event.

This is basically the mode of X Night.