Xu Zifan, of course, successfully gained entry and gave a thorough tour of Bai Xingchen's secret hideout. Bai Xingchen's house had a piano and a practice room, and Bai Yuchen's guitar was also kept there, which was quite convenient for playing tunes while writing songs. So, Xu Zifan used this as an excuse to become a frequent visitor to her home.
The two had only been together a short time and were in the throes of new love, so their inspiration was flowing freely when writing songs. Xu Zifan had learned a lot from Zhou Peng when he participated in "Idol Birth," and although he couldn't write a song independently now, he could still express his feelings and organize them into suitable sentences. Bai Xingchen's songwriting skills were even slightly better than his. Their initial creative process went very smoothly, and they finished happily.
Next, they asked Zhou Peng for guidance, and then the two of them revised the lyrics. When recording "Romantic Trip for Couples," they would add a line or two of lyrics when inspired by beautiful scenery, making the lyrics even better. Because they had discussed which lyrics were better for writing a song on the show, the audience and fans of the show knew that they were going to write a song.
Filming a TV show is one thing, but these two collaborating on a love song, which they even co-wrote, makes them seem like a real couple! No one would believe it if it were fake! Everyone was excitedly waiting for their song release. However, several episodes of the show have aired, and two months have passed. While it's clear from the show that they've finished writing the song, there's still no news about its release. Their fans are flooding their Weibo accounts with requests, especially Bai Xingchen, who hasn't released a new song in two years since she started making movies. Her fans are getting impatient!
With only one episode left in "Romantic Trip for Couples," fans felt the song should be released by now. But then, the Beidou Star boy band's concert arrived first. The promotion had been running for a while, and tickets sold out in just ten minutes. Xu Zifan created a mini-program where tickets required an ID card for purchase; only the person holding the ID card could enter. Tickets were refundable but non-transferable if the ticket couldn't be attended.
In this way, all the ticket buyers were Beidouxing fans; there were no scalpers, and fans didn't need to buy overpriced tickets. Support items were placed at the concert entrance, and each person could receive three types upon showing their ID card, saving fans even more money. This phenomenon shocked the fan community; the Beidouxing boy band is so considerate of their fans!
The fans of Beidouxing were incredibly excited, arriving in Beijing early to organize a get-together. They also posted many photos of the gathering on Weibo and recorded short videos to encourage Beidouxing to perform well. The news of Beidouxing's concert quickly went viral on Weibo. At the start of the show, the president of Beidouxing's fan club organized a 20-person volunteer team to maintain order both inside and outside the venue. The fans were very well-behaved, queuing patiently to find their seats, taking selfies and group photos, and speaking quietly; no one made a loud noise.
The members of Beidouxing were already waiting backstage, and they were all quite nervous. At this moment, they would subconsciously look at Xu Zifan, "Brother Fan, they said the outside is full of people, what should we do? Will something go wrong later?"
Xu Zifan gave them a final check-up, then patted each of them on the shoulder, reassuringly smiling, "Don't be afraid, it's okay to make mistakes. The most important thing for the seven of us is to cooperate with each other. If someone makes a mistake, the others can help cover for them. No matter how many people are outside, our task is to perform on stage in the best possible way. We've been practicing for over two months, so have some confidence, okay?"
Bai Xingchen also changed into her performance outfit and stood to the side to cheer them on, "Don't be nervous when you go on stage. This is your dream. The more fans you see on stage, the more satisfied and excited you will be. You might even perform exceptionally well. When I held my first concert, I performed better than in rehearsal. Don't be afraid, good luck!"
Bai Xingchen encouraged them as someone who had been through it all, which reassured them a bit. They nodded, took deep breaths, and calmed themselves down. Xu Zifan held out his hand and said with a smile, "It's time to go on stage. Feeling confident?!"
The members placed their hands on his, smiled, and shouted with high spirits, "Yes! We have confidence!"
The seven of them rose up together on the lift platform. After Xu Zifan got on, he hugged Bai Xingchen tightly and said, "Watch my performance carefully, and I'll come back to pick you up."
"Got it, good luck!" Bai Xingchen gave him a thumbs-up and waved as they ascended to begin their concert debut!
As the Big Dipper appeared, the dark stage slowly lit up, and 50,000 people cheered below. When Xu Zifan and his group stepped onto the stage, they were greeted by a sea of Big Dipper symbols. Every fan wore a hair clip with the Big Dipper symbol on their head. The Big Dipper emitted a pale blue light, and as far as the eye could see, the entire venue was filled with stars! Xu Zifan suddenly thought of Bai Xingchen, and unconsciously curved the corners of his mouth and softened his eyebrows and eyes.
The camera captured his smile and projected it onto the big screen, causing the fans to scream even louder! Xu Zifan raised his index finger in a "shh" gesture, and the entire venue fell silent. The music started instantly, and the lead singer of Beidouxing hit a high note. The other members jumped around at the same time, and sparkers around the stage sprayed out simultaneously, igniting the scene!
Their first song was their most popular one, high-energy and explosive! Each member sported a different hair color, a different colored t-shirt, and the same black studded motorcycle leather jacket, complete with cool sunglasses—it was absolutely amazing! Fans screamed every now and then, creating an incredibly high-energy atmosphere. Xu Zifan and the other members truly experienced what Bai Xingchen described: the more fans there were, the more excited they became, as if they had inexhaustible energy. Not to mention making mistakes, they performed even better than during rehearsals!
After the first song, a pure dance performance, Xu Zifan, as the center and leader, spoke first: "Thank you everyone for coming to our concert today. This is our Beidouxing's first concert."
"This meeting is of great significance to us. Thank you to everyone who is here today; you have given us greater courage and motivation, and we will work even harder."
After speaking, he and all the members simultaneously raised their left arms and waved to the audience, shouting loudly, "Hello everyone! We are the North Star!"
"Ah!! Go, Big Dipper! Big Dipper is the best!"
"I love you, Big Dipper!"
"Go Zifan! Go Keyang!"
Fans waved their glow sticks and shouted, many calling out their names. Only those actually on stage could understand the scene. Several members were visibly excited, the youngest even having tears in his eyes. Xu Zifan was also holding his first concert, a completely different experience from filming, but he was mostly just thrilled! He took a few steps forward and shouted, "Does everyone know the name of our latest song?"
"Beauty and the Beast!!!"
Xu Zifan chuckled twice, raised his index finger and shook it, "No, no, no! Don't give our song a nickname. It's clearly about savage love, where are the wild beasts?"
Seeing Xu Zifan's relaxed demeanor, the other members gradually relaxed as well. Li Keyang laughed and said, "We're so handsome, how can you bear to call us beasts?"
"Ahhh, I can't bear it! Kyan is so handsome!"
"Xiao Cheng is handsome! All the other guys are handsome!!!"
Xu Zifan smiled and said, "Then we're going to dedicate this song to you. We've even rehearsed a little stage play for it, and we hope you'll like it."
As soon as he finished speaking, the stage went dark. The staff quickly set up simple tables, chairs and other props on the stage. Xu Zifan and the others took their positions, and as soon as the music started, they began their explosive performance again, transforming into wild wolves!
Xu Zifan and his team took this first concert very seriously, preparing several different types of performances to ensure their fans had a great time. Although the practice was grueling, even more so than when they were trainees, leaving them exhausted and unable to sleep each night, they were completely absorbed in it. They felt no fatigue, only boundless gratitude. Grateful that after all their hard work, they had finally stood on such a large stage, performing for 50,000 people—their dream had come true!
All seven members performed exceptionally well, and even the backstage costume changes went smoothly. Bai Xingchen was backstage constantly overseeing them, personally checking every detail to prevent any mistakes and ensure a flawless performance. During the group costume changes, one member would be given the opportunity to change first and perform solo, giving each member this chance to shine between the group performances.
They formed a group; some members were good at dancing, some at rapping, and some at singing. However, in group performances, these strengths weren't very obvious; what people saw more was the energetic and energetic feeling the whole group exuded. This time, with each person having one song for their solo performances, it was to allow them to showcase their talents. This way, if they disband and pursue solo careers a year later, they will have more opportunities and better prospects.
This solo performance opportunity was very important, and each member prepared their best performance with great care. Their fans screamed with satisfaction and filmed them. This time, they fully showcased themselves and won over even more fans who weren't into solo performances. Xu Zifan's solo was scheduled after the others. As the concert neared its end, Xu Zifan's fans anticipated his turn on stage and waited anxiously, their eyes glued to the center of the stage.
This time, Xu Zifan changed into a fitted suit, the lapel adorned with tiny rhinestones that sparkled under the lights. He entered and immediately began singing a song no one had ever heard before, instantly silencing the fans who were trying to figure out if he was covering someone's song or releasing a new one. Just then, Xu Zifan stopped and extended his hand in one direction. A melodious female voice rang out, and the lights followed. Bai Xingchen, wearing a white fishtail dress also studded with tiny rhinestones, reached out and sang as she walked towards Xu Zifan. Numerous photos of them together appeared on the big screen, meticulously edited into a short film and played along with the lyrics.
Xu Zifan's fans immediately screamed and couldn't help but stand up excitedly, "It's Bai Xingchen! It's Fanxing! It's their new song!"
Xu Zifan and Bai Xingchen held hands, gazed at each other, and sang their love song. Fifty thousand people in the audience witnessed the song's debut—it was absolutely incredibly sweet!