When Shen Huai arrived in Xinghe City, he saw that the airport was bustling with people. He then learned that Lu Yang's former residence was recently open to the public, attracting rock fans and media from all over the world.
Lu Yang was a legendary rock star in Chinese history. Although he died young due to an accident, his name is an indelible monument in the history of Chinese music.
In an era when rock music was still a niche genre, Lu Yang's three rock albums all achieved platinum status, setting a record and single-handedly igniting a rock music craze in China that continues to this day. In 2017, Lu Yang was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame by the Columbus Awards, becoming the first Asian to be honored there.
Although Shen Huai wasn't a fan of Lu Yang, he couldn't resist his curiosity and bought a ticket to go inside.
He regretted it as soon as he went in. He had underestimated the Chinese people's natural inclination to watch a spectacle. The place was so crowded that all you could see were heads.
Upon entering, you'll see a collection of Lu Yang's posters from over the years, followed by his songs, handwriting, and personal belongings. There's also a 3D projection concert in the small theater next door.
The man on stage was tall with bronze skin and deep-set, masculine features. He was holding a guitar and roaring, the music seemed to shake people's hearts. The audience was completely captivated by him, unable to look away, and could only submit to his singing.
With such stage dominance, it's no wonder that magazines at the time hailed him as the "Rock Tyrant."
Standing in the crowd, Shen Huai was infected by the atmosphere and felt his heart surge with emotion. The depression he had been feeling for some time seemed to have been swept away.
After learning about Lu Yang's life, Shen Huai couldn't help but feel awe for such a person. He originally wanted to take a closer look, but there were just too many people, and he was swept forward by the crowd.
A staff member, standing on a high place, shouted hoarsely, "...This is the guitar Lu Yang used in his last concert before his death...Don't push!...Everyone back up! Don't touch it!"
Shen Huai was pushed by someone and lost his balance, falling directly towards the guitar. Amid the screams of the staff, he managed to turn his body around and crash into a pillar.
Then a sharp pain struck, and he immediately lost consciousness.
Chaos erupted at the scene. After a while, Shen Huai finally regained consciousness from his intense dizziness. The noise flooded his ears, and the anxious faces of the staff gradually came into focus: "Sir, how are you? Are you alright?"
Shen Huai adjusted his glasses, then waved his hand, refusing the other party's suggestion to take him to the hospital, and found a quiet corner to rest for a while.
He had been hit too hard just now, and although he was now awake, his head was still spinning. He closed his eyes to rest, when he heard a soft snort from the side.
"That guitar isn't anything special. Why would you hurt yourself like this over something inanimate? Isn't that stupid?"
Shen Huai replied somewhat helplessly, "That guitar may not be a treasure, but it has a lot of meaning to it, and I don't want to break it."
After he finished speaking, there was complete silence. Shen Huai felt something was strange, so he opened his eyes and saw a man standing in front of him with a shocked expression.
"Can you hear me?"
Shen Huai was also shocked.
After all, he had just reviewed the other person's life in both two-dimensional and three-dimensional terms.
"Lu...Lu Yang?"
Chapter 2
As a new-era youth who had received more than 20 years of scientific materialism education, Shen Huai's worldview was shattered.
He tentatively reached out and passed his hand through the other person's body without any resistance. He could clearly see the person in front of him, but his hand was just empty space. Shen Huai's mind was blank, as if it had been trampled by a herd of elephants. He even unconsciously scratched his head.
Lu Yang crossed his arms and chuckled, "Have you touched enough?"
Shen Huai withdrew his hand as if he had been electrocuted: "I'm sorry."
Lu Yang looked him up and down curiously: "Are you my fan?"
Shen Huai: "...No."
Lu Yang: "..."
The slap in the face came so quickly that cracks seemed to appear on his handsome face, his expression a mixture of surprise and embarrassment.
After speaking, Shen Huai realized his mistake. His mind finally cleared up from the shock of seeing a ghost, and he regained his usual competence. He awkwardly adjusted his glasses and said, "I'm sorry for my rudeness. I'll leave now."
"Hey, wait a minute."
Lu Yang had been dead for so many years, and finally met someone who could see him. How could he bear to let him go so easily? However, Shen Huai stopped, and he didn't know what to say. After all, the other person wasn't his fan, and it wasn't good to build a relationship with him. In the end, he could only point to Shen Huai's forehead and squeeze out a sentence: "You're bleeding. Remember to put medicine on it."
Shen Huai was taken aback: "Thank you."
Lu Yang: "You're welcome." Then, remembering something, he became enthusiastic again, "Oh, right, let me take you to the staff break room, I remember they have medicine there..."
Before he could finish speaking, the staff had already brought over the medicine.
Lu Yang: "..."
Shen Huai couldn't help but laugh out loud, but seeing Lu Yang's dark face and the staff's puzzled expressions, he suppressed his laughter. He suddenly felt that the cold images in the video documents had suddenly gained warmth and become the living, breathing person in front of him.
Shen Huai applied the medicine, stood up, and prepared to leave.
Lu Yang hesitated for a moment before asking, feigning ignorance, "Are you leaving?"
Shen Huai nodded. Lu Yang seemed disappointed for a moment, but after Shen Huai looked over, he pretended to be nonchalant and said, "Oh."
Seeing his insincere expression, Shen Huai made a fist and put it to his lips to hide his smile. Then he walked over and, meeting Lu Yang's surprised gaze, said with a smile, "You...would you like to come outside with me?"
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Nakakyo City, Morning Star Entertainment Company.
Bai Weijia was listening casually to his new agent talking about work arrangements when he was suddenly bumped into. He immediately yelled angrily, "Are you blind?!"
The man ignored him and ran over silently.
"Hey, you!" Bai Weijia was about to curse, but after seeing the person's face clearly, she froze for a moment. "Isn't that Ye Cang? What's he doing here?"
Cassie glanced up and said casually, "His agent resigned, so they should be arranging a new agent."