Chapter 104
Even more shocking than the overwhelming scene itself was that Xie Mi’s fans had already gained a crushing advantage at the venue.
The moment they opened their mouths, their shouts instantly drowned out all other voices.
The entire air was even permeated with a faint smell of medicated essential balm.
“Use the same perfume as Sister Xie and enjoy a refreshing life.”
And that wasn’t all.
A group of fans wearing salted-fish masks held up signs and shouted:
“Haters! Your real dad is here!!”
Perfectly recreating the iconic scene from Episode 1.
Xie Mi was struck speechless by this salted-fish army. When she turned her head and saw the other side, her soul almost left her body.
Over there was a group of fans with three black horns stuck on their heads.
“When clouds think of clothes and flowers think of beauty! Good morning, beautiful peony flowers!!”
They had recreated Xie Mi’s famous entrance from the South Sea special episode.
Xie Mi couldn’t help stroking her chin in silence.
So that’s what my hairstyle looked like back then, huh?
But it wasn’t over yet.
On yet another side, a whole crowd appeared in dark-skinned gyaru—no, correction—South Sea native cosplay makeup.
“I’m not a native! I’m a guest, damn it!!!”
Xie Mi’s eyes lit up, and she raised both thumbs high.
“This one, I really like!”
[Hahahahahahaha this is the wildest fan chase ever]
Xie Mi is the breath of fresh air in C-Entertainment, Xie bro is the breath of fresh air in fan culture—good good good good]
[Didn’t I say Sister Xie was super satisfied with that look back then, hahahahaha]
[Ahhh is your Xie bro’s private fan gathering really this fun? I want in!!]
[Enough already hahaha I’m laughing myself into manure]
#MostInsaneFanSupportInHistory #XieBroFanCircleCleanStream #XieBroFanClubTeamBuilding #XieMiAndHerFansAreAllInsane
Hot searches piled up. Not only were the crazy scenes filmed by the program trending, but also leaked videos taken by other fans on site.
There was no “most insane,” only “even more insane.”
Just as netizens were sighing Xie bro, you guys are truly on fire, another group of crazy fans appeared—
The Little Shen Golds, fans of Shen Yanqing.
Ever since the previous joint battle against haters, Xie and Shen’s fandoms had forged a deep revolutionary friendship.
From then on, they frequently crossed over into each other’s super-topics, fan groups, and even their idols’ Weibo comment sections. Interaction was constant.
This time, unsurprisingly, the two fanbases had teamed up again.
Wherever there was Xie bro, there would surely be Little Shen Golds.
“Oh my god, he’s so handsome in real life!! I’m dying from the handsome! This is Tornado Destroying the Parking Lot! This is Antelope Kick! This is Goat Jump! Crow Airplane! Mouse Maze Run! Elephant Kick! Angry Octopus! Giant Axe Chopping a Tree! Completely crazy! Completely crazy! COMPLETELY CRAZY!!”
“Old Shen, you’re truly four outfits minus three outfits—you’ve got one outfit of sheer handsomeness!!”
“So handsome, I’m done, take my life take my life take my life take my life take my life take my life!!”
And amid all the rainbow fawning, a piercing shout broke through—
“Mom and Dad, I’ve been born!!!!”
[With such a powerful shout, if I’m not mistaken this must be…]
[The strongest faction in the fandom has appeared]
[Ahhhhh I’ve found my people!!]
[I’m tired of saying it already—Xie-Shen-Kill-the-Donkey is god-tier CP!!]
That’s right—it was the Xie-Shen-Kill-the-Donkey CP fans.
They specialized in digging up sugar from utter nonsense. Even though both of their idols acted completely unhinged, they still managed to ship them to life and death.
Such persistence was truly rare.
“Red is destruction, blue is indifference, green is disguise, white is nothingness, purple is mystery, orange is rage, yellow is Xie-Shen-Kill-the-Donkey!!”
“Once I start shipping Xie-Shen-Kill-the-Donkey, I go feral! I lose myself! I lose my life! A hundred youths with side-slung drums, like a hundred stones struck repeatedly by an earthquake, wildly dancing before you!!”
“Forget everything else! My CP is the most badass!!!”
All the other guests stared dumbfounded at this scene.
Even Xiao Jingxi and Xu Shuangrong looked astonished.
[Too shocking—I rarely use the word shocking for a scene, but this deserves it]
[No wonder Xie and Shen’s livestream rooms are always ranked top 2 in viewers. This is the first time I’ve truly felt the terror of their popularity]
[Sister Xie, you’re really, really famous now]
Escorted by more than a dozen security guards, they were finally, with difficulty, moved backstage into the resting room.
The organizers valued their performance highly, not only preparing the most luxurious resting room for them but also scheduling their act as the grand finale.
The styling team had been waiting early and started working non-stop as soon as they arrived.
The guests changed into their performance outfits and sat before mirrors to get their makeup done.
Xu Shuangrong gazed at her exquisitely made-up reflection, lips slightly raised.
Thanks to her revisions, she would have 14 costume changes in this play, each one custom-designed—stunning and luxurious.
She would have many spotlight moments on stage: playing the guzheng, dancing under a tree, a heroic sword dance, and more.
Meanwhile, most others only had two or three outfits, much plainer in comparison.
Tonight, without a doubt, she would be the most eye-catching presence.
“Teacher Xie, I’m so nervous.”
The makeup artist’s voice rang out beside her.
Xu Shuangrong’s eyes flicked sideways.
Xie Mi was sitting in front of her mirror in a servant-girl costume. The makeup artist by her side was so excited her hands were trembling.
“I really liked you when I watched the show. When I heard you all would be performing at our theater, I was thrilled, fantasizing that maybe I’d get the chance to do your makeup—and I actually am!”
Xu Shuangrong drew her gaze back, lips curling in disdain.
Xie Mi’s company was so poor they couldn’t even afford a private styling team, and had to freeload on the theater’s makeup artists. How could that compare to her?
“What’s there to be nervous about? Just dab a little here and there. I barely have any scenes anyway.”
Xie Mi broke off a piece of chocolate and handed it to the makeup artist.
“Want some?”
“Ah… th-thank you.”
Clearly not expecting her idol to be so down-to-earth, the makeup artist was stunned, then grew even more excited.
“How can I just dab here and there? Even if your part is small, there are people waiting for your entrance. Look at all the fans outside—no matter if you appear for just one second, in their eyes you’ll still be the focus!”
“Teacher Xie, just you wait. Tonight you’ll definitely be the most dazzling one on stage!”
Xu Shuangrong’s eyes, which had just closed in relaxation, suddenly snapped open.
Remembering the overwhelming fan scene outside, she clenched her fingertips tightly.
Yes. She must not slack off.
She absolutely could not let Xie Mi steal her spotlight again!
At exactly 7 p.m., the drama festival began.
The theater was packed to the brim—every seat filled, people standing even in the aisles. It was the liveliest festival in history.
Performance after performance unfolded, the applause booming.
As the atmosphere reached its peak, the most anticipated act was finally about to take the stage.
“Next, please enjoy the performance brought to you by the Love Observation program team—”
“Uh…”
“Pure-Hearted Crown Prince, Blazing Hot.”
