The Book of All Things: Born for Joy

Chapter 196 Flowers and You

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Du Zihua wrapped her arms around Li Zichun's neck, interrupting him from playing on his phone: "Why have you been playing on your phone ever since you got back? Am I not good enough for you?"

Li Zichun coughed twice, turned her head slightly to the side and gave him a light peck: "Why are you talking so flirtatiously?"

Du Zihua gently bumped his head with her own, then rested her chin on his shoulder: "It just feels like time flies by so fast, and I never feel like I have enough time with you."

Li Zichun curled her index finger and gently flicked his nose: "Is it because Zhao Qianfan is coming over in two days? Are you jealous and throwing a tantrum?"

Du Zihua rubbed his cheek with a hint of embarrassment and said in a muffled voice, "Yeah, it's not just the two of us anymore since he came."

Li Zichun shook his head noncommittally, then stood up and leaned over her affectionately: "Then, while it's still just the two of us, why don't we go crazy one more time?"

Du Zihua chuckled and hooked his chin, leading him to the large sofa, where another sleepless night began.

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Du Zihua and Li Zichun were getting along very well, endlessly showing off the skills they had recently learned.

While some are happy, others are sad; the market is already in an uproar over ticket prices and reduced showtimes.

Because these were the last three shows, and the concerts were labeled "Farewell," the entire nation was in an uproar. Many people were still waiting to see when tickets for the next five concerts would go on sale, but now that they were canceled at the last minute, it meant that these were Li Zichun's last three shows before retiring from the entertainment industry.

The demand for additional shows immediately ignited the entire internet, with complaints on various platforms about not being able to get tickets and the limited number of shows.

The thought that I couldn't see my idol's concert before he retired from the entertainment industry is a real regret.

Many people have already started openly selling tickets at inflated prices. Since the tickets are registered under real names and cannot be transferred, it's still possible to change the ticket holder through internal channels by issuing refunds and reselling them.

So the prices are already clearly listed online. The original price for an inner-field ticket was 888 yuan, but due to the hype from enthusiastic fans, the resale price has soared to 8888 yuan, which can be said to have broken the limit. If it weren't for the official control of the Great Zhou Kingdom that ticket prices cannot exceed ten times, they would probably have gone even higher.

The lineup for the next three shows is simply too strong, with three top stars—Li Zichun, Du Zihua, and Zhao Qianfan—all gathered together. Coupled with the influence of the previous foreign language album, the people vying for tickets are no longer limited to domestic audiences; international celebrities and big names are also hotly competing for them.

Lin Xuehua called him more than once, hoping he could add more shows, but Li Zichun was determined and did not want any more complications at the farewell. To show his determination, he had already given up the 1% stake in Oriental Never Sleeps City that everyone was eyeing to demonstrate his resolve.

Nevertheless, Lin Xuehua still wanted to try again. Because she knew that in this era, what moves people is no longer just songs or works, but people, talent itself, and highly skilled individuals like him who can easily influence the pulse of the times.

Li Zichun no longer possessed the same humility he once displayed towards capital when facing Lin Xuehua. With his current power and status, he could now politely decline. Everything could wait until the system's target value reached 100%, and he dared not make any further promises lightly.

Lin Xuehua and the others didn't insist. After all, these three concerts were enough to maintain the buzz until the Oriental Never Sleeps City fully opened. When it was open to the public for exhibitions, their team could handle it well. His addition was just icing on the cake and was dispensable.

This is also why Li Zichun dared to refuse. Just like how the pre-sale only included the first five shows instead of all ten, it was all part of his plan. The crowds and buzz generated by the five concerts would already let people all over the country know that such a place existed. Coupled with the script he provided, as long as the filming was done properly, this place could maintain a certain level of popularity for ten years.

If this capital cannot transform this place into a famous tourist attraction within ten years, then it doesn't need to exist anymore.

Li Zichun and Du Zihua thus spent their days and nights in the villa, whispering sweet nothings to each other, their love blossoming. Their relationship progressed from secret rendezvous to intimate union, from unbreakable ties to inseparable bonds, and finally to an unbreakable entanglement...

Every day, they would keep going until Li Zichun couldn't take it anymore. His young body seemed to have inexhaustible energy, especially since the person beside him was someone he loved deeply but might soon be separated from. He wanted to crush the other person into his bones and blood, and even that wasn't enough. He just wanted to break each other apart, add water and mud, and melt each other into each other's bodies. In the constant back and forth pulling and pressing, the two of them understood for the first time what it meant to be completely satisfied.

Many times, Du Zihua felt somewhat powerless, but when he looked at Li Zichun, he would suddenly be overcome with animalistic instincts, because he understood that once this period was over, there would be no more opportunities like this.

Li Zichun didn't resist and just let him fool around, as if she already knew the ending. She cherished this last precious moment of time alone with him, as a way of making amends to him.

Three days before the next concert, CCTV finally aired Zhao Qianfan's performance, along with Li Jiawei and Sun Xiaoling, making all the guests present.

After a brief moment of tender embrace, everyone plunged into the intense rehearsal for the third session.

Apart from Sun Xiaoling, a newcomer, the other members of the group had all been trained by Li Zichun. They could learn most of any new song after a few repetitions and quickly get into sync.

But Sun Xiaoling was a newcomer. Before, she had been singing in bars, writing and singing her own songs. The only connection she had with Li Zichun was the song "Red Bean". This kind of high-intensity practice and concentrated rapid learning was like a devil's training camp for her.

Fortunately, Li Zichun taught her step by step, and the others were very tolerant of her, helping her practice songs. Everyone quickly adapted to the current environment and practiced quite well.

Soon it was time for the official performance of the third concert. The audience entered the venue one after another, and the costumes and props were in place. The concert, themed "The Alluring Diva" and "The Magnificent Diva," officially kicked off. This concert also featured one of the most new songs.

The opening act was a large chorus, with the five members standing on the stage in turn, singing "Flowers" by the Huichundan Band:

My heart, my heart, the whole building for rent, every corner is for you.

Always in full bloom. Always in full bloom. Always in full bloom.

How are you, people in the rainbow?

Are you happy? Am I looking forward to it?

Do you still remember the song, "La la la"?

Are you people hiding under the eaves afraid?

Do you still remember laughter? Do you still remember me?

Remember the fool who remained curious?

Will I be completely clueless when I get there?

The car crossed the bridge. I remember buying the alcohol at that convenience store, but I'm too scared to drink it alone.

The car passed through the mountains again. I fantasized about taking my beat-up motorcycle for a spin.