Chapter Ninety-Six: Really Rather Ordinary

Yao Feiyu led Lu Simin to the audience seats and cleared the stage.

Applause thundered from below.

Many people were filming on their phones, and, at Yao Feiyu’s request, staff had also started a live broadcast.

The moment the stream went live, it drew in countless viewers.

The marriage alliance between the young master of Radiant Sound Phones and the heiress of Victory Precision had already attracted plenty of attention.

Especially with a wedding thrown at the extravagant cost of two hundred million, it was irresistible to the gossips and onlookers.

The Yao family had spared no expense this time, inviting nearly half the singers in the entertainment world.

It could truly be called a wedding of the century, the sort one might only see once in a hundred years.

The first to take the stage was a veteran superstar from Dragon Lord Entertainment. At that very moment, the chairman of Dragon Lord himself sat below, watching him.

That put quite a bit of pressure on the superstar.

At a glance, one could see senior figures and powerful names from the film and television world, as well as representatives of capital, along with honorary presidents and the like.

The song he chose today was also one of blessing, with very meaningful lyrics and a melody that was elegant and pleasing.

After he finished, the host asked Yao Feiyu and Lu Simin, “Mr. Yao, Miss Lu, what do the two newlyweds think of this song?”

Yao Feiyu said, “Ordinary.”

Lu Simin, showing little interest, said, “Not bad.”

When the superstar heard this, the smile on his face remained, but a trace of disappointment flickered in his eyes.

It seemed he had not won the favor of this young master; a pity.

Still, he bowed deeply to Yao Feiyu and Lu Simin. “I wish Mr. Yao and Miss Lu a happy marriage and a union blessed for a hundred years!”

Yet the live-chat comments had already erupted.

“Damn, this song is really good—why call it ordinary?”

“Whether it’s the meaning or the melody, it’s all so beautiful!”

“The world of the powerful is beyond me!”

Yao Feiyu and Lu Simin did not care in the slightest what the people in the live stream were saying.

The second performer was Xu Zhenzhen from Pegasus Entertainment, an artist under Zhou Wan’s former agency.

Ever since Zhou Wan had terminated her contract with Pegasus Entertainment, the company had begun pushing Xu Zhenzhen with all its might.

Xu Zhenzhen was also considered beautiful, with a sweet voice. Today’s song came from a top-tier producer, and its quality was extremely high.

Under her performance, the atmosphere on-site grew lively and electric, and many guests clapped along to the rhythm.

Seeing this, Xu Zhenzhen fully opened up her stage presence, her condition growing better and better.

After the song ended, the host, as usual, asked, “Mr. Yao and Miss Lu, what do you think of this song?”

Yao Feiyu didn’t even raise his eyelids. “Ordinary.”

Lu Simin was also looking down at her phone. “Ordinary.”

Xu Zhenzhen immediately felt annoyed.

Ordinary?

If you’re so capable, why don’t you sing one yourself?

But she did not dare say it. After all, these two were capital tycoons; Pegasus Entertainment survived only by breathing their air.

“Thank you, Mr. Yao and Miss Lu, for your comments. I wish the two newlyweds a very happy marriage,” Xu Zhenzhen said.

Then several more singers went onstage, but Yao Feiyu and Lu Simin never once lifted their heads.

It was clear that none of those songs caught their eye.

This kind of performance was different from a competition.

In a competition, there were at least audience votes and judges’ critiques, but this time the performances were judged entirely by Yao Feiyu and Lu Simin’s personal preferences.

Though there was no ranking, it was in fact more agonizing than having one.

Next to go on stage were Liu Ruyun and Chen Feng!

Seeing Liu Ruyun appear, Lu Simin’s eyes lit up and she clapped. “Go, Liu Ruyun!”

It was obvious that Lu Simin was also a fan of Liu Ruyun.

“I’ve liked Liu Ruyun for a long time. The twelve songs she sang before were really beautiful,” Lu Simin said.

Liu Ruyun was delighted, but at the same time her breathing tightened.

Because those twelve songs she had sung before had all been written for her by Shen Xian.

Chen Feng, standing beside her, looked a little awkward.

Although the media had claimed that those twelve songs had been stolen from his inbox by Shen Xian, the story never quite stood on firm ground.

“Thank you, Mr. Yao and Miss Lu, for your comments. We wish the two newlyweds a happy marriage,” Liu Ruyun said brightly.

No matter what, gaining Lu Simin’s approval meant she had secured the initiative.

“Good luck!” Lu Simin raised her right hand, clenched it into a fist, and encouraged Liu Ruyun.

Liu Ruyun and Chen Feng exchanged a look and took a deep breath.

Liu Ruyun’s face was lovely and radiant, her figure graceful and slender; Chen Feng was tall and in a suit, a handsome man beside a beautiful woman.

This was also Chen Feng’s first live performance since returning to the country.

He began first, and the moment he did, he won applause from many guests in the venue.

In the live stream, even more of Chen Feng’s hopelessly obsessed fans frantically typed:

“Wow wow wow, it’s Chen Feng! So handsome!”

“This is Chen Feng’s first performance after returning to the country—his voice is so nice!”

“Ahhh, why wasn’t I there in person? What a pity!”

Chen Feng’s voice was grand and majestic, with a magnetic richness; he gazed tenderly at Liu Ruyun, and his singing carried unmistakable affection.

Many people were immediately sold on this couple, and even Lu Simin was clapping, stars sparkling in her eyes.

Yao Feiyu, however, said nothing. Though there was a smile on his face, it was only the polished smile of a man in business.

After Chen Feng finished a line, it was Liu Ruyun’s turn.

Her voice could shift in countless ways, and at that moment it turned sweet and bright. Holding hands with Chen Feng, the two looked into each other’s eyes and sang with all the grace of a pair of celestial lovers.

The viewers in the live stream were deeply moved by this couple.

“Wow wow wow, I’m shipping this couple!”

“These two are truly a match made in heaven, talented and beautiful!”

“This is a duet, you know. I suggest Liu Ruyun stick to duets from now on; she’ll definitely become a diva!”

When they sang the final closing line, their voices merged together.

Within that sound lay hope and longing for the future.

After they finished, they held hands and bowed to Yao Feiyu and Lu Simin. “We wish the two newlyweds a happy marriage and a union blessed for a hundred years!”

The host asked, “What do the two newlyweds think of this song?”

Lu Simin said, “I listened to it once before and thought it was very nice. Hearing the live version now, it’s really wonderful. I like it a lot, and the meaning is very good too.”

Hearing this, Liu Ruyun was overjoyed, unable to hide the smile on her face.

Chen Feng also let out a breath of relief and muttered to himself, “Postman, let’s see how you compare with me this time!”

“Mr. Yao, what do you think?” Seeing that Yao Feiyu still had not spoken, the host asked again.

Yao Feiyu applauded first. “Thank you, Miss Liu Ruyun and Mr. Chen Feng, for your wholehearted performance. My beloved wife really likes this song.”

“I also heard the recorded version before, and I thought the meaning and melody were both rather good.”

“But in truth, I do not like it very much. My opinion remains the same: ordinary.”

At this, Chen Feng and Liu Ruyun both drew in a breath.

You say it’s not bad, and then still rate it ordinary—what kind of nonsense is this?

Yao Feiyu continued, “It really is quite ordinary.”

Liu Ruyun shot Chen Feng a look, signaling him not to say anything more.

So the two bowed, offered a line of blessing, and prepared to step down.

Meanwhile, the live stream had already exploded.

“Damn, what kind of taste does Yao Feiyu have? Such a beautiful song, and he calls it ordinary?”

“Ordinary how?”

“I strongly demand that the copyright to this song be opened up. Next time I get married, I’m using this as my theme song!”

“Please welcome the next singer to the stage, Liu Sheng from Yugan Media!” the host said, glancing at the card in his hand.