The banquet finally commenced.
The main stage was set up outdoors on the lawn, with seating for guests arranged below.
It was nearing six o'clock in the evening.
Winter days are short, and night had already fallen.
On stage, lights flickered.
The host was a popular presenter from Dynasty Entertainment.
Having finally secured this opportunity after considerable competition, he was determined to cherish it.
This was not merely a banquet, but also a concert broadcast nationwide.
Long-absent Heavenly Kings and Queens would take the stage to perform their signature songs, alongside chart-topping A-list singers and popular idols, all with their own segments.
A birthday banquet that rivaled major entertainment industry galas, even featuring more prominent stars than most!
This was the formidable influence of Lin Chaoyang.
“Susu, the banquet has started, have you reached your seat?”
“Yes, are you going to have me go on stage later?”
“Of course, I know you prefer to keep a low profile, but our identities dictate that we cannot. So Susu, would you mind bearing with it for my sake?”
“What are you saying? My future wife is the foremost heiress in the entertainment industry. I’m delighted, not inconvenienced…”
“Hehe, is that so? Then I’m relieved. I won’t talk anymore, I need to get ready to go on stage. Love you.”
“Mhm, I’ll be waiting below the stage for you to wow everyone!”
After hanging up the phone, a faint smile curved Su Yu’s lips.
Lin Yanyu was right; whether as a singer or as Lin Chaoyang’s daughter, she was destined for a life that couldn’t be ordinary.
Since that was the case, he would accept reality.
“System, this stage is considerably larger than the last one. Will it affect my condition?”
[If you are just going up, it should be fine. However, if the host sings, there might be a recurrence of memory flashes. Being able to persevere will be beneficial for the host’s recovery.]
“Alright, then keep an eye on my condition at all times. Remind me immediately if you detect anything abnormal.”
Even with the system’s words,
He still needed to constantly monitor his own mental state.
He certainly didn’t want to have a depressive episode and end up performing a public spectacle like jumping into a river.
“Brother, are you part of the Lin family?”
At this moment, a young man next to Su Yu suddenly struck up a conversation.
“Sort of…”
Su Yu replied.
As the future son-in-law of the Lin family, did that count as being part of the Lin family?
The young man chuckled upon hearing his answer, “I thought so. These seats, besides the Lin family, are only for the big shots of the entertainment industry.”
Su Yu asked, “Are you one of them too?”
The young man looked surprised, “You don’t recognize me?”
The young woman who appeared to be his assistant also chimed in, “You don’t even know him?”
“Uh… should I know him?”
Su Yu was taken aback by his question.
“My name is Li Yajun, I’m an artist from Splendor Entertainment.”
The young man extended his hand, introducing himself to Su Yu with a smile.
“Oh, I’m Su Yu.”
Su Yu reached out and shook his hand.
Just as Li Yajun said, the seats at the front of the stage were occupied by either Lin family members or major celebrities.
For this person to be seated here, his status in the entertainment industry must be quite significant.
After their introductions, a silence fell. Li Yajun’s assistant looked like she wanted to say more, but he stopped her, forcing her to swallow her words with dissatisfaction.
After finishing a segment of opening remarks, the host declared in the most enthusiastic voice, “Now, please welcome the host of tonight’s banquet, Mr. Lin, and his wife!”
Spotlights shone down.
Chen Rong, with Lin Chaoyang’s arm linked in hers, walked onto the stage.
Wow!
Below the stage,
Thunderous applause erupted.
Everyone rose from their seats, showing utmost respect to Mr. and Mrs. Lin.
The applause roared, ceaseless!
“It really is him!”
Seeing Lin Chaoyang on stage, Su Yu’s pupils constricted sharply.
At this moment, Lin Chaoyang’s gaze also turned towards Su Yu.
Their eyes met.
Su Yu offered him an awkward smile.
The latter did not respond, but instead, with a half-smile, withdrew his gaze.
Su Yu could only helplessly rub his nose.
It seemed his future father-in-law was still holding a grudge about the previous opera festival incident.
“See that? Lin Chaoyang just looked at me.”
Li Yajun, beside Su Yu, suddenly chuckled.
“Yes, impressive, very impressive.”
Su Yu nodded, offering no further explanation.
Just as he finished speaking, Li Yajun’s assistant proudly interjected, “Of course, our Jun Jun is the Newcomer Singer of the Year, hailed as the leader of the new generation in the Chinese music scene!”
“Mm.”
Su Yu nodded blandly.
Newcomer Singer of the Year, others might care about it, but for Su Yu, it evoked no emotional response.
If he wished, he could elevate any singer to that position.
“Is that all you have to say?”
The assistant looked surprised.
“Heh, Xiao Ai is just being modest. Brother Su Yu is part of the Lin family, so naturally, he’s seen much grander occasions,” Li Yajun said with a smile.
Su Yu then ignored the two of them.
Instead, he turned his gaze back to the stage.
Because Lin Chaoyang had finished his thank you speech, it was time for Lin Yanyu to appear. Dafeng Novel Network
“Next, please welcome the daughter of Mr. Lin, let’s welcome her with applause!”
After the host spoke, he looked towards the backstage.
On stage, the lights dimmed.
Snap!
A spotlight shone onto the stage entrance.
Then, a stunning silhouette appeared within the spotlight.
Lin Yanyu wore a white gown today, its voluminous skirt trailing behind her, adorned with sequins that shimmered under the lights.
She wore a hair accessory, and her raven-black hair cascaded down like a waterfall.
After her appearance,
Below the stage, besides applause, there were bursts of gasps.
“So beautiful!”
“Is she a fairy descended to earth?”
“She looks somewhat familiar…”
“Hiss… it’s Lin Yanyu!”
“Lin Yanyu? Who is Lin Yanyu?”
“It’s her, Lin Chaoyang’s daughter. It’s actually Lin Yanyu!”
“Lin Yanyu? The one who sang ‘Blue Porcelain’?”
“I remember now! The winner of The Voice, Lin Yanyu, the original singer of ‘Blue Porcelain’!”
“I didn’t expect it to be her. But with such great resources from Lin Chaoyang, why did she participate in something like The Voice?”
“Who can know…”
Astonishment!
Countless admiring gazes fell upon her.
In the eyes of these influential figures, the name ‘Blue Porcelain’ held more weight than Lin Yanyu herself.
So when someone mentioned Lin Yanyu, they didn’t react, but when ‘Blue Porcelain’s original singer’ was mentioned, most had heard of it.
They didn’t follow The Voice, but the song ‘Blue Porcelain,’ a pinnacle of ancient-style music, had been heard by most of those present.
Some had even studied it seriously.
“The Voice winner? Has this season of The Voice already aired?”
The speaker was Li Yajun, beside Su Yu.
Talent shows were a way for commoners to rise, and possessing the resources of Splendor Entertainment, he naturally didn’t need to participate in such competitions, hence he paid no attention to the show.
“Mm-hmm, it has finished airing. But I didn’t do much research, after all, with our status, we don’t need to participate in those competitions. I heard that Lin Yanyu confessed on the final stage back then, causing quite a stir.” Dafeng Novel Network
“Confessed on the final stage? Something like that happened?”
Li Yajun looked taken aback. After a pause, he continued to ask, “Who did she confess to? Who has such great influence to be confessed to by Lin Chaoyang’s daughter?”
“Let me check…”
The assistant quickly pulled out her phone.
Meanwhile, listening to their conversation, Su Yu’s lips curled into a peculiar smile.