76: Chapter 76 Brother, you're not the boss, are you?

He was a professional and knew exactly what kind of consequences the safety hazards in the areas Chen Shaoping pointed out would lead to.

He quickly took out his tools, gave it two loud thumps with a hammer, and then with a gentle pry, everything snapped into place.

The noise Yang Mingyi made caught the attention of the people setting up the stage.

They looked at Chen Shaoping and the other man, asking suspiciously, "What are you doing? Why all the hammering here?"

"Oh, it's nothing. The leader asked me to accompany the construction worker for one last stage inspection, just to be safe."

Chen Shaoping made up a lie on the spot, and Yang Mingyi shot him a grateful look.

"Well, you'd better be thorough. If something goes wrong with this thing, it'll be a huge problem."

The stage crew member gave a casual warning and didn't pay much more attention.

Just like that, under Chen Shaoping's guidance, Yang Mingyi finished rectifying all eight hazard points.

Large beads of sweat poured down his face—half from exhaustion, half from fear.

"Alright, you go ahead and carefully check the rest. Don't let any more trouble happen."

"I'm heading out first."

"Wait a moment!"

Yang Mingyi called out to Chen Shaoping.

He fished a pack of cigarettes out of his pocket and handed one to Chen Shaoping.

They weren't high-quality cigarettes, but Chen Shaoping accepted one anyway.

"Brother, you're not a leader, are you?" Yang Mingyi asked tentatively, while flicking his lighter to light Chen Shaoping's cigarette.

Chen Shaoping looked at the somewhat rugged man in surprise, wondering where he had slipped up.

"How could you tell?"

Yang Mingyi took a puff of his cigarette, his expression complex.

"If such a major problem were actually discovered by a leader..."

"Then it wouldn't just be you and me here. The workers, the onlookers, the contractors, the supervisors, even the people reading newspapers in the office—they'd all have to come over."

Exhaling a cloud of smoke, he lamented, "Leaders don't care about the lives of us bottom-tier workers."

Chen Shaoping hadn't expected him to see through things so clearly. "Then what do you think I do?"

"If I were to say you're in the same trade as me, you don't look like it from the way you're dressed."

"Yet you can accurately spot hazards, so I can't guess what you do."

"Anyway, thank you! You saved me this time."

[Ding! The Host has completed a piece of intelligence, earning 4 paparazzi points.]

[The Host now has 49 paparazzi points.]

Seeing this, he knew the stage hazards had been completely eliminated; otherwise, the system wouldn't have judged it as complete.

Walking from the construction area of the sub-stage to the main stage, Chen Shaoping took out one of his own cigarettes to smoke.

After just two puffs, he suddenly felt like his expensive cigarette didn't taste as good as the one Yang Mingyi had just given him.

Li Qian, Zhang Ying, and the others were all at the main stage, where the organizers' dispatch office was located.

Seeing Chen Shaoping approach, Zhang Ying asked with a smile, "Da Ping, is your business finished?"

Chen Shaoping gave a cheeky grin and changed the subject. "Sister Ying, why don't you go up and set an example for them today too?"

"No way, I've been very tired lately. I'm not getting involved today," Zhang Ying said, waving her hands repeatedly.

"Is it not ready yet? Over here."

"It's ready, it's been ready for a while. But Wang Xinning was assigned to perform on the sub-stage, and Qian doesn't think that's very good."

"She took Wang Bo to find the person in charge from the organizers, planning to fight for Wang Xinning to be moved to the main stage."

Thinking that Wang Bo might actually run into Director Hao, Chen Shaoping wore a smile like he was watching a good show.

Zhang Ying noticed it but felt too embarrassed to ask.

By the time Li Qian and her group came out, the entire Stadium had become completely lively, with high-energy music sweeping through the venue.

Quite a few spectators and fans had already arrived.

Chen Shaoping had originally wanted to take a walk around the field with Zhang Ying, but he gave up on the idea because it was getting more and more crowded.

This was the trouble of being friends with a celebrity.

Wang Bo's face was as gloomy as water.

Li Qian's expression didn't look good either.

Only Wang Xinning was laughing happily.

The group walked toward where Chen Shaoping and Zhang Ying were located; this spot was right in the center of the stage area.

Generally, these seats weren't for sale and were reserved for acquaintances, leaders, and the like.

Zhang Ying stood up and kept waving at them.

They had only walked a short distance when a woman chased after them, holding a white shirt in her hand.

She went up to Wang Bo and asked for his autograph.

Wang Bo forced a smile, picked up a pen, and signed several names on the shirt in quick succession.

Only then did Director Hao, Hao Mei, walk back satisfied with the shirt, even kissing the names Wang Bo had signed on it a few times.

Seeing this, Li Qian gave Wang Bo two kicks to the butt.

Then, she angrily quickened her pace.

Wang Bo rubbed his butt and had to trot after her to keep up.

This made the people nearby burst into laughter.

"Qian, did Wang Bo make you angry? You look upset. Why?"

As soon as Li Qian sat down next to Zhang Ying, Zhang Ying asked with concern.

Li Qian glared at the gloating Chen Shaoping and said calmly, "Sister Ying, it's nothing. I just ran into a fanatic fan of Wang Bo's."

"You're angry just because of that? He'll become even more famous in the future, and there will only be more fanatic fans. Just take it in stride,"

"I know, Sister Ying. What I'm angry about is that he kept it from me. I was almost kicked out by that fanatic fan of his."

"It was so embarrassing."

Wang Bo also walked over at this point, apologizing repeatedly, "Darling, I was wrong. I didn't expect to run into her today either."

"It's all Da Ping's fault. He was the one who took me to handle that business, which is why I ran into Director Hao."

"What does that have to do with me? Who told you to not only be handsome but have such fair skin too?"

...

Time slipped away quietly as the group chatted.

The concert was about to officially begin. The Fei Er Combination, who were scheduled to take the stage early on, had already gone to prepare.

Just then, Su Xiaoxiao walked toward Chen Shaoping's group with a beaming smile, followed by her assistant.

Li Qian quickly made room and called out, "President Su, over here."

Su Xiaoxiao didn't stand on ceremony and sat directly between Chen Shaoping and Li Qian.

"Teacher Chen, thank you so much this time for letting us make it to this concert."

Chen Shaoping nodded with a smile. "President Su, you're too kind. It was just a normal transaction; no need for thanks."

...

On the main stage.

The Host walked onto the stage.

"Everyone in the audience! Are you ready?!"

Listen, this is the sound of heartbeats—the sound of fifty thousand restless hearts beating to the same rhythm!

Welcome to the Strawberry Music Festival! I am your music navigator for tonight, Yangyang!

From this moment on, this is no ordinary Stadium. This is the center where we release all our passion, love, and dreams!

The sun is about to set, but our passionate and romantic night has only just begun!

Tonight, there are no boundaries, no labels!

Whether you love the roar of rock, the melodies of pop, the coolness of rap, or the wild waves of electronic music, you belong here!

Here, you have only one identity—a music lover!

We have gathered over twenty talented singers from the music industry! They will use pure voices and an explosive stage to lead us through the twilight and straight to the stars!

So please, let go of all restraints, raise your hands, and let your voices go!

Let your screams become the loudest instrument tonight! Let your sweat become the most shining medal of the evening!

I announce that the Strawberry Music Festival is now—officially starting! Let's get wild!"