ABA’s stage is grander than the previous year. Gu Xin’s opening performance heightened everyone’s mood, the audience was cheering nonstop. ABA also added Chen Zui, who soared in popularity this year, as one of the concert’s hosts.
“Ohhhh, Chen Zui looks better in person than on TV!” Zhao Xin was a little excited when she saw Chen Zui for the first time.
Yu Wan learned about Chen Zui because of Gu Xin’s wedding. She found it strange that Zhao Xin pays attention to Chen Zui, “Isn’t Chen Zui an anchor for the morning news? You watch his show?”
“Of course, don’t underestimate the power of star chasers!” Zhao Xin proudly claimed, “Because of him, I have watched half a year of morning news!”
“.....”
Zhao Xin is chasing so many celebrities, it is no wonder she is always busy.
Li Shen’s performance is arranged for later in the show probably to keep everyone alert. Yu Wan waited patiently but before Li Shen’s turn, Li Chencheng went onstage.
Li Chengcheng and Li Shen’s collaboration song, Color of a Flower, was also popular this year. Even if Li Chengcheng’s live performances were a bit unsightly, it doesn’t stop the continuous broadcast of the song and the comments it gained.
As soon as Li Chengcheng came out, the crowd cheered wildly. Tonight, she still sang Color of a Flower.....solo.
“Hahaha, I’m going to laugh to death. Will she ever get to sing with Li Shenin in her lifetime?” Zhao Xin ate her snacks as she listened, not forgetting to criticize Li Chengcheng’s singing.
The viewers watching it live on TV were also enjoying the show.
“Li Shen is also performing for ABA’s New Year’s Eve event, right? Both people are there but Li Shen still doesn’t want to sing with her haha. So miserable [laugh cry]”
“Her voice almost cracked just now. Brother Shen will not sing with her until her singing improves [eat melon]”
“What’s the point in criticizing her [smile] So what if she is out of tune, ABA still invited her to the concert [smile]”
“To be honest, this sister has made a lot of progress [covers face] Tonight is the best performance she had given [covers face]”
“Tonight’s performance is indeed okay. Looks like she improved a lot [eats melon]”
“Li Shen is so strict [covers face]”
After 11 o’clock, when many people are starting to get weary, Li Shen finally took the stage. His energetic performance of Nowhere to Run woke everyone up.
The performance of Nowhere to Run at the New Year’s Eve concert was no less exciting than at Li Shen’s concert. It made up for the regrets many fans had for not being able to attend. There were many more dancers today than at his solo concert creating a wonderful stage performance. The fans at the venue were so excited that their screams overwhelmed the music playing.
After the song ended, the dancers retired off stage while Li Shen stayed on stage and adjusted his outfit. “Hello everyone, I am Li Shen. I wish you all a happy new year.”
His words were met with enthusiastic screams. Even Zhao Xin cheered.
Li Shen smiled at the camera and walked to the piano that is rising onto the stage. He sat down and pressed the keys.
The prelude of Heartstring was all too familiar, arousing everyone’s enthusiasm. Li Shen sat in front of the piano and played as he sang. After a few bars, the tune naturally transitioned to Park.
Flowers bloomed out from the piano, floating around the stage. The venue was immediately filled with the air of spring.
The audience loudly cheered again for the gorgeous stage effects and for Li Shen who is performing on stage.
After he finished singing Park, Li Shen’s performance ended. The host went on stage and gave a small interview.
Yu Wan was still immersed in Li Shen’s performance earlier and hasn’t seemed to recover. She remembered this time last year, she was also watching the New Year’s Eve concert and she almost cried in front of the TV.
At that time, she hadn’t gotten back together with Li Shen. They were like strangers. Fortunately, they were able to find each other again.
If she were to write a year-end report, she would say that would be the best thing she had accomplished this year.
Zhou Xiaoning some wine for the three of them and suggested, “Let’s go to the bar after the concert.”
“Okay, okay!” Zhao Xin was the first to respond, “Let’s drink the night away!”
“Oh okay.” Yu Wan responded. Li Shen might come home late tonight.
ABA invited Mo Zhen as the last performer before the countdown. It looks like a lot of money was spent on this year’s New Year’s Eve concert.
After Mo Zhen’s performance was over, the New Year’s Eve concert came to an end. The spectators in the VIP room have a special walkway can use so they won’t have to exit with the crowd.
Yu Wan sent a message to Li Shen that she is going out to drink with Zhou Xiaoning and Zhao Xin.
When Li Shen went home, Yu Wan hasn’t come back. After taking a shower, he saw that Yu Wan still isn’t home and called her.
It’s already two o’clock. It is not safe for girls to be out this late. Next time, he can’t let them act like this.
The phone rang a few times but no one picked up. Li Shen frowned. He was about to change and go look for her when he heard Lili barking outside.
He walked downstairs with his phone and saw Yu Wan leaning on the door as she changed her shoes. The phone in her bag was ringing. Li Shen hung up his phone and walked to her. He could smell the alcohol coming from her, “Did you drink?”
Yu Wan looked up at him when she heard his voice. She saw he was good-looking and smiled at him, “You are really handsome. You like a lot like Li Shen.”
“.....”
How much did she drink?
He opened the door and brought Yu Wan upstairs. Yu Wan moved restlessly in his arms, “Who are you, why are you carrying me?”
“I’m Li Shen.”
Yu Wan stared at him blankly. Then she raised her hand and pat his face, “I know, you’re the Goudan from next door.”
“Woof woof!” Lili yelled from behind.
Yu Wan heard the dog bark and narrowed her eyes with a smile, “It really is Goudan. And you pretend you are Li Shen, humph!”
“....” Li Shen put her on the bed without saying a word and looked at her condescendingly, “Yu Wan, don’t think about going out and drinking alone.”
“Hiccup.” Yu Wan burped. She struggled to get up from bed and looked at him unconvinced, “Who are you to look after me. Li Shen doesn’t.”
“I’m Li Shen.” Li Shen patiently said.
“You’re Li Shen?” Yu Wan sat up and grabbed his head as she studied him carefully, “You really look like Li Shen.”
She let out a giggle and hugged him tightly, “I like Li Shen the most.”
“...” Li Shen’s anger slightly subsided and helped her up, “Go take a shower. You reek of alcohol. You are not allowed to drink so much in the future.”
"Hm, I didn't drink too much, I want to drink with Li Shen. Come, cheers!"
“....”
Yu Wan suddenly cried again when she didn’t hear a response, “You are not Li Shen. You’re Goudan. Li Shen would never ignore me.”
“....”
This was the first time he had seen Yu Wan so drunk so he was feeling a bit frantic. He filled the tub with warm water and helped Yu Wan remove her clothes before putting her in. Yu Wan finally stopped crying when she comfortably sit in the bathtub.
After she stopped crying, she started playing with the water again. The water splashed around landing on Li Shen’s face and body. She simply smiled at him.
“....” Li Shen didn’t have this much trouble when he bathed Lili.
Yu Wan happily sang Li Shen’s song. Then she looked at Li Shen and asked, “Goudan, how is my singing.”
Li Shen pressed her arms into the water, “You sang well.”
“Really? Then will Li Shen agree to sing with me?”
“.....”
Yu Wan almost started crying again from his silence. Li Shen quickly said, “I am willing.”
Yu Wan happily said, “Ah Shen, hug.”
Li Shen looked at her outstretched hands and simply took her out of the bathtub. He helped dry her, put on her pajamas, and even helped her remove her makeup. After everything he has done, he saw Yu Wan peacefully sleeping and went to take a shower.
Yu Wan lay spread out on the entire bed. Li Shen moved her to the side and lay next to her. Yu Wan followed the familiar warmth beside her and hugged Li Shen’s waist.
“Ah Shen….” She drowsily called out.
“Hm?”
Hearing Li Shen’s voice, Yu Wan rubbed his arms again, “I like Ah Shen the most….”
Li Shen smiled and looked down at the person in his arms, “Do you think I will let you go after saying this?”
“Hm….” Yu Wan replied in a daze.
Li Shen bowed his head, kissed her lips, and whispered, "I will settle accounts with you tomorrow."
Yu Wan woke up the next morning with a hangover.
Li Shen was not in the room. Yu Wan looked around for her phone and found it on the small deck chair on the balcony. She walked over and picked it up as she reclined on the seat. She tapped the screen and saw that it was a little past 11.
“It’s so late already?” Yu Wan wanted to text Li Shen to ask if he was home. When he clicked on his WeChat, his call came in.
Yu Wan answered the call, “Ah Shen.”
“En, are you awake?” Li Shen’s voice came through the phone carrying a trace of laughter, “Remember what you did last night?”
“Late night?” Yu Wan pressed her temple, trying to remember. She drank too much with Zhou Xiaoning and the others last night. In the end, Zhou Xiaoning’s boyfriend sent them home.
What happened after she came home? Some vague fragments flashed in her head. She seemed to recall calling Li Shen Goudan? Slapped him in the face? And splashed water on him?
"..." Yu Wan was silent for a long time before saying, "I drank too much last night."
“You really drank too much. Don’t think about drinking alone in the future.” Li Shen’s voice has a rare serious tone, “I will be home soon with some food.”
“Oh….okay.”
“We will slowly talk about what happened last night when I come home.”
“....” Nervous, Yu Wan tried to act pitiful, “Ah Shen, I have a headache.”
“It would be strange if you don’t have a headache after drinking so much. I will buy you medicine.”
“Uh, where did you go?”
“I signed with Guangchen today.”
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