Chapter 183
In late December, Macau was only slightly chilly, and a thin jacket was enough to get through the winter. The streets were filled with New Year decorations, and the buses had also been revamped, now adorned with support posters of artists from Random Entertainment. Fans standing by the roadside would stop and excitedly pull out their phones to take pictures whenever they saw one.
Most of the fans attending tonight's New Year's Eve event were those who loved multiple groups under Random Entertainment. Before arriving, they had already organized themselves, and many young girls were even traveling far from home for the first time, their eyes brimming with excitement. Fans from Zhuhai were the most numerous, and even those who hadn't managed to get tickets planned to come and watch Random Entertainment's New Year's Eve fireworks show.
Many of the young girls visiting Macau for the first time had been out exploring since the morning, wanting to take the opportunity to check out some landmarks and local cuisine. They wandered around until it was almost time for the concert, then hurried to the venue.
The scene at the venue was truly spectacular. As far as the eye could see, there were impeccably dressed girls, some even bringing their own New Year's Eve props for photos later. Even Liu Yue and Jiang Liuxing, who had been to countless concerts, couldn't help but feel their hearts race.
Jiang Liuxing struggled to describe the feeling, but after thinking for a while, she finally said, "It's like... you know, that feeling of being completely filled with happiness!"
Liu Yue, her fellow fan, immediately nodded and replied, "I get it!"
The two seasoned fans rarely felt this kind of anticipation anymore, but tonight was different. Their overwhelming excitement added a unique emotional layer to the New Year's Eve celebration.
Since it was a New Year's Eve concert, the opening was unusually late, with doors opening at 7:30 PM. As soon as they entered, they could sense how much importance Random Entertainment had placed on tonight's event. The venue often hosted major award ceremonies and concerts, and while the stage layout and screen size hadn't changed much, Random Entertainment had not only redesigned the stage but also added new features to the seats.
"There's a little table!" Jiang Liuxing exclaimed in surprise when she reached her seat.
Not only were there small tables, but also seat cushions and backrests—clearly preparations for a long concert.
Before sitting down, Liu Yue took a photo and said, "There must be a snack stand then."
Their guess was correct. When the audience was mostly seated, the big screen lit up with a QR code, and subtitles informed the audience that they could scan it to order food.
The two of them, who couldn't keep their mouths idle, immediately sprang into action, ordering burgers, cola, and fries. It seemed like the entire audience was doing the same, as the delivery staff quickly became busy, rushing around on their feet.
After taking a bite of her burger, Jiang Liuxing suddenly knew how to describe it. "I know why I'm so happy this time!"
Liu Yue looked at her.
"Because I have complete trust in Random Entertainment! I don't have to worry about any unpleasant experiences or unexpected situations!"
"Random Entertainment has definitely thought of everything!"
Jiang Liuxing felt like this trip was more like a vacation—no exhausting schedules, no anxiety.
After a pause, Liu Yue teased her, "You just want to praise your sister, don't you?"
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The looped announcement VCR finally ended, and after a two-second silence, the speakers began to play a light melody as the opening VCR started on the big screen.
A meteor floated in space, slowly moving toward a distant target.
The futuristic worldview, unseen for a long time, reappeared on the screen, causing a stir among the fans. Five androids breaking out of their containers, four AI humanoids existing within a computer, three singers in a ruined city, seven art sculptures revered as cultural icons by the underground population...
All these fragmented concepts now came together as a whole—they were all part of a future city.
The fans in the audience were so moved they got goosebumps, while those watching the live stream were already screaming.
"Holy crap! It all connects!"
"Even the concept of the five androids escaping their planet to find a new place ties into their journey to America..."
"I've got goosebumps... who understands? Random Entertainment, you're amazing!"
"I never thought their concepts were connected like this."
"The fact that their concepts can reflect real-life situations is incredible. Timetrain's escape and their journey to America really scared me."
"Such an incredible concept, and they kept it under wraps for so long! Random Entertainment, are you crazy?!"
"I can really feel the grand scheme Random Entertainment has been planning... Did they deliberately choose this time for the family concert because of this?"
The unmistakable intro of "Neon Light" began to play, instantly igniting the atmosphere. Fans who had been eating immediately put down their food, wildly waving their light sticks and shouting toward the stage to release their overwhelming excitement.
Liu Yue and Jiang Liuxing also went wild. If it weren't for the small table in front of them, they would have stood up.
The rising stage slowly ascended, and the most recently debuted group, Floxetine, appeared in the same sculptural pose as in the VCR, their medieval-style outfits emphasizing their artistic aura.
The camera zoomed in, and close-ups of their faces appeared on the big screen. The seven members opened their eyes in sync with the music.
The moment Ke Youming's eyes opened, the screams in the venue were deafening—
Liu Yue and Jiang Liuxing felt like they were back in their prime.
"Ahhhhhhhh, my husband!"
"Holy crap, he's so handsome?!"
They walked forward with their microphones, and the next group of artists was about to take the stage.
Unlike other concerts, Random Entertainment's concert opened with all their artists. "Neon Light" was the song that explained their concept, the one that truly brought Random Entertainment into the public eye, and the vehicle that helped Timetrain make waves overseas.
It was chosen as the theme song for Random Entertainment's family concert.
This song, which had taken the domestic music scene by storm multiple times, now also had its own audience overseas. As it climbed to the top 50 on the Billboard charts this week, "Neon Light" ignited the passion of international fans the moment it started playing.
Group after group of artists appeared on the rising stage, and after two choruses, the five members of Timetrain, the foundation of Random Entertainment's success, appeared like kings.
They stood on the rising platform, which ascended higher and higher, with the other artists standing below them. Only they occupied the elevated center stage.
"I'm completely blown away..."
"Ahhhhhhh, my five androids!!!"
"My youth, my dads, my husbands, my treasures! I'm back!"
"The Jasmine fans are happy now, this winter's album is going to break records in Asia!"
"I'm crying and screaming at the same time, who understands?!"
"This is my youth... I got through the hardest years of middle and high school by watching the five androids!"
"Neon Light is the national anthem of Random Nation! It's so hype!"
"My legs are shaking, I'm so excited! I wish I had gone to the live show!"
The big screen also cut to the fans in the audience, and even though it was just the beginning, some were already crying their eyes out.
Family concerts like this usually couldn't compete with the appeal of big platform galas, where everyone was busy discussing the stage outfits and whether the singers were lip-syncing. But a trending post from the fandom exploded on Weibo.
"@Princess of Jasmine Nation: I'm so hyped!!! [Video link]"
Netizens and casual browsers who stumbled upon the post clicked on it and were instantly stunned by the seven-minute-long performance.
"Isn't this more interesting than lip-syncing?"
"Ahhhhhhh, where's the live stream link?!?!"
"When it comes to stage performances, Random Entertainment is unmatched. I've never seen anyone better."
"The moment Ke Youming opened his eyes, my legs went weak... [lick]"
"The five androids, you..."
"Welcome back, my androids~"
"After going through two survival shows and real vocal competitions, there's no way these five could be bad."
"Fun fact: The five members of Timetrain were grouped together because their stage presence was too powerful."
“Everyone should check out the VCR from earlier! It’s absolutely amazing!”
“This is way more entertaining than the New Year’s Eve galas.”
“Next year, Random Entertainment should host their own New Year’s Eve show.”
“Yao Shuo’s high notes just blew everything away [closes eyes and smiles]—forgiveness to the whole world.”
Tonight, seven groups each had about seven or eight performances, all interspersed to allow time for costume changes. Basically, everyone had four different looks.
Aside from the individual group performances, there were also collaborative stages. Pei Zhiping and Pei Luming, the sibling duo, performed together for the first time.
With two top-tier idols sharing the stage, the fans in the audience went absolutely wild.
This kind of visually stunning yet non-jealousy-inducing performance earned rave reviews from the audience. Additionally, several members of the always elegant and artistic group, along with Jiang Wangran and Chi Qiao, teamed up for a performance that was brimming with sensual energy.
The five most physically fit men in the company came together, and their rare dark-themed performance left the fans in the audience screaming their throats hoarse.
While the fans at the venue were in a frenzy, those watching from their screens were practically tearing at their collars, consumed with envy and longing.
They complained that Random Entertainment had chosen a smaller venue and lamented their own slow ticket-buying skills.
The performances from all seven groups went viral one after another, trending on social media and drawing in viewers who had been criticizing other shows.
Unlike the usual polished perfection of music show stages, tonight’s performances were like wild roses growing by the roadside—bright, bold, and impossible to ignore.
With this comparison, everyone could truly feel the overwhelming dominance of Timetrain on stage.
They weren’t afraid of the cameras, nor were they worried about making awkward facial expressions. It didn’t matter if their dance moves weren’t perfectly precise—they were fully immersed in the moment, reveling in the sensation of the five of them running across the stage, basking in the screams of the audience.
They threw their heads back in sync with the music, not caring if their hairstyles got messy.
It was as if there was no tomorrow—they were completely unrestrained, wild, and free on that stage.
—It’s precisely because of their past struggles that these dazzling moments now feel even more precious.
Fans: “My youth, my dad, my husband, my treasure! I’m crawling back to you!”