Chapter 505: Only possibility (1/2)

Chapter 505: Only possibility

Translator: Sparrow TranslationsEditor: Sparrow Translations

When the lady in purple appeared on the platform, the atmosphere inside the Seven Star Lane reached a new high.

Three girls in a night was a fortnightly treat!

The crowd was extremely excited to have witnessed this.

The music from the erhu died down and Yuzi, dressed in a pale purple dress, bowed to the crowd.

Then, an egg-shaped instrument appeared in her hand.

Xun!

This was not a common instrument but it had a long history. This was made from clay and was as big as a goose egg. The base was flat and the sides had six holes.

”Woo!”

A very full and high-pitched sound filled the room. It blended it wonderfully with the atmosphere and gave everyone the feeling that they were floating amongst the clouds.

The crowd fell silent when they heard this. They perked up their ears and closed their eyes to fully immerse themselves in the music.

Even Ping Yang closed her eyes, her lips parting and pursing with the music. It was almost as though she was humming along.

Yan Xiu was also nodding away with the rhythm.

As for Wen Dabao, he had been completely mesmerized a long time ago. He even forgot that he wanted to take a girl home tonight. He salivated as he watched Yuzi...

Fang Zhengzhi turned to look at Ninth Prince Lin Yun. Lin Yun's eyes were open and he was wide awake.

Does he not appreciate music?

Fang Zhengzhi didn't think that was possible.

After all, as a member of the Royal Family, he would have learnt to appreciate music. The only possible explanation was that something was on his mind.

”Ninth Prince, is something bothering you?” Fang Zhengzhi smiled.

”No... no there isn't!” Ninth Prince Lin Yun shook his head when he heard Fang Zhengzhi's question. He turned to look at the platforms, ”I just think that the atmosphere today is slightly strange.”

”Strange? I think it's quite normal.” Fang Zhengzhi chuckled.

”Is that so?” Ninth Prince Lin Yun was taken aback but he chuckled. ”I heard that you make a mean hot pot. I wonder if I will have a chance to try it?”

”Of course.” Fang Zhengzhi nodded.

”Then... is this a good time?” Ninth Prince Lin Yun was excited to hear this.

”Now?”

”Yes, if there is any problem with the ingredients or the equipment, we can go to Ping Yang's residence now.” Ninth Prince Lin Yun replied excitedly.

”Haha, no way. I placed a bet on all seven appearing today.” Fang Zhengzhi shook his head.

”All seven? This... is that even winnable? How much did you bet? If you didn't bet much, I can buy over your ticket.”

”30,000 silvers!”

”That much?! Okay... okay then. Young Master Fang, you can hand me the ticket and I will have people send the silvers to Ping Yang's residence tomorrow!”

”Thank you for the offer, but I am planning on winning some silvers with this ticket...” Fang Zhengzhi chuckled and rejected the offer.

”You plan to win that bet?” Ninth Prince Lin Yun's mouth twitched when he heard that. He wanted to say something but he couldn't bring himself to say it.

Fang Zhengzhi didn't explain any further, neither did he look at Ninth Prince Lin Yun again. He simply looked up and enjoyed the music.

The tune from the Xun filled the air.

After some time, the tune of the Xun died down. All of a sudden, there was a huge commotion! A fourth platform had lit up!

This platform was different from the others. There was a large red drum on the platform.

”It's Lanyi!”

”I haven't seen Lanyi in five days! She's performing tonight!”

”This... this is the fourth star...”

”Yes, this is the fourth star! Four in one night is something that only happens once every two months! Those who didn't come here tonight would beat themselves up over it!”

The crowd was on its feet when everyone saw the figure descending on the platform. To have four stars perform for them in a single night was a treat not to be missed.

More than a year ago, to see one star would take many days of wait. Even so, people were satisfied with that.

When the Seven Star Lane was set up, the people were treated to at least one star every night. On some nights, there will be collaborations between stars!

Yet, it was rare for four of them to perform in one night.

Even though this happened once every two months, most people could not afford to come here every day just to wait.

After all...

Every visit to the Seven Star Lane was very expensive.

Those who could afford to come once every three to five days were considered some of the richest and most influential in the city.

It was no wonder they were so excited.

Seeing four stars in the main act was something that they could brag about. For those from out of town, this was an especially rare treat.

This was a day that they would never forget.

The boom of the drum echoed through the air.

It was powerful and resonated through the room. During the quicker segments, it sounded like raindrops whilst during the slower segments, it resonated like thunder. Her talent was clear for all to see.

The crowd was mesmerized.

Then, their eyes widened and their jaws dropped. At this time, a fifth platform lit up.

The drums had yet to stop but the light was already shining.

At the same time, a shapely figure descended, holding an instrument as large as the Guqin in her arms.

Se!

This was a duet between the drums and the se!

The fifth star was Yueqing.

This was something that no one in the crowd had expected. Yueqing's performance meant that there were already five stars tonight.

”Five stars!”