The Blueberry Music Festival was first held in 2009. Every year, it invites the most well-known veteran rock bands, popular big names, folk bands, overseas folk groups, and independent musicians to perform. It is currently the most well-known folk music festival in China.
In this nearly 100,000 square meter performance venue, six stages will be set up at the same time for participants to perform.
Although the show hasn't officially started yet, the park is already packed with people and is bustling with activity.
After entering the park, the group was quickly attracted by the carnival-like festive atmosphere. Everyone looked around, took photos along the way, and were very happy.
Musicians dressed in punk and avant-garde styles, carrying guitars and taking photos everywhere can be seen on the streets.
These musicians all look to be young people around 20 years old. Boys and girls like Mei Fang, who are only 15 years old, can be said to be very young.
Even Peng Xue, who previously dressed in an avant-garde and mature style, would look very immature in such an atmosphere.
"My cousin's band actually participated in the Blueberry Music Festival last year, but that year it was held in Qianhang."
"You didn't come together this year?" Xia Yuan was curious. "I've heard the songs released by your cousin's band, and I really like them!"
Peng Xue shook her head. "Now the music festival is getting bigger and bigger. They are not famous enough now, so they didn't receive an invitation."
Band culture is a niche culture in China, and the opportunities to perform are very limited. If one loses an opportunity to perform at a large-scale music festival, it will be much more difficult to accumulate popularity and fans.
"That's not easy... How are they now?"
This incident was also a sad thing for Peng Xue:
"My cousin said she plans to finish this year. If she can't find a record company to sign her, and the band's career still doesn't improve, she plans to disband the band and find a job in a factory."
"Is it so hard..."
"But it's OK. My cousin always told me that if you choose this path, you should be mentally prepared from the beginning. It's common for a band to fail, and becoming famous is an unattainable dream. At least you tried hard when you were young, and that's good enough."
Peng Xue pushed Xia Yuan forward and whispered to her, "I'll take the others to another stage to watch the performance later. You should seize the opportunity."
"What opportunity should I seize... I want to enjoy the festival, too."
Xia Yuan chose to go to the music festival this time just to learn from those musicians, and Peng Xue urged her to speed up her attack on Mei Fang, but it was actually a spur-of-the-moment idea.
"Hey, I didn't say you can't enjoy the music festival, I just wanted you and Mei Fang to enjoy it together!"
At this moment, the sound of speakers rang out from a stage right in front of them, and everyone surged forward with the crowd. Peng Xue took advantage of the crowd to push Xia Yuan in the direction of Mei Fang, and then gathered everyone and moved forward together.
"Hurry, hurry up and go watch the band perform!"
"Hey Peng Xue, you are causing trouble again, right—"
Xia Yuan originally intended to ask Peng Xue to take Mei Fang with her, but her voice was quickly drowned out by the crowd.
Just when she was looking for someone everywhere, at a loss, her hand was grabbed by someone. Mei Fang appeared behind her in time and protected Xia Yuan in front of her.
"Why are you alone?"
Because the environment at the scene was very noisy, Mei Fang could only ask in a loud voice.
"Well, there are too many people..."
Xia Yuan just snuggled in Mei Fang's arms. Although this was not her original intention to attend the music festival this time, the feeling of being protected by him was indeed wonderful.
She and Mei Fang walked forward step by step, and after walking about a hundred meters in an almost hugging posture, the flow of people gradually became less congested.
Seeing that Xia Yuan was limping, Mei Fang pulled Xia Yuan to sit under a tree stump nearby.
"Rest here for a while..."
Mei Fang noticed the shoe prints on Xia Yuan's white sneakers and asked, "Were you stepped on by someone just now?"
"Yes... there were too many people just now."
"Does it hurt?"
"It's okay, it's okay. It's totally okay."
Xia Yuan patted the dust off his shoes and said, "I'll just sit for a while."
“Everyone really likes music.”
“Indeed… I can feel the frenzy.”
Xia Yuan said with emotion, "I think music festivals like this are much purer than those celebrity singers' concerts."
"Because what people really like is the band's songs, the band's techniques, and the band's live performances, rather than any other external elements. Because most of the audiences who attend the music festival are people who really like music and are involved in music."
"Indeed, there is such a feeling... By the way, which band performances do you want to see the most today? Let's prepare in advance, so don't miss it."
"Of course it's the performance of the band Catcher in the Rye. I also want to listen to the songs of Summer Blog. They are a very famous girl band and have been very popular recently. I especially love listening to their songs online!"
"But my favorite is the Natural Curly Band! They are here today too, but it's a pity that the lead singer Wah Wah is now a solo artist. I actually really like Wah Wah's voice, it's so sweet!"
“You must have heard their song, ‘The Couple Sitting at the Alley’, which is the prelude to the Genius First Step diaper commercial, bang-bang-bang/la, la-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la…”
Xia Yuan kept talking to Mei Fang about her favorite band, and would hum a few snippets from time to time. Mei Fang kept staring at Xia Yuan's face, making her feel a little embarrassed.
"What, what's wrong? You keep staring at me!"
Mei Fang smiled and said, "I didn't even know that you knew so much about bands... You really love music."
"Of course I have things I like too! You don't think I just want to be around you every day, do you? Narcissist..."
Mei Fang didn't say anything, but came forward and gently lifted her hair. Because his face was so close, Xia Yuan felt a little embarrassed.
But she felt a little regretful afterwards.
Should I have taken advantage of the situation and kissed him directly...
At this time, Mei Fang took Xia Yuan's little hand and placed it in his arms, looking up at the azure sky and said:
"I think our Yuanyuan is no worse than those bands you mentioned. I could tell when she played the guitar solo that day... Yuanyuan will definitely become a great singer in the future."
"Don't just talk about me. You still owe everyone a performance on stage. Don't forget it."
"I remember. I remember."
Mei Fang smiled and said, "I'm almost ready. I will definitely sign up for the Golden Autumn Arts Festival in mid-October! However, you have to perform on stage too. You can't just watch me perform."
"Then let's make a deal. We all have to sign up for the performance! Whoever doesn't go on stage is a puppy."
The sound of speakers in the distance attracted the attention of Mei Fang and Xia Yuan.
"Now, please welcome the independent band from Wanwan, the Natural Curly Band, to give us a wonderful performance!"
"The Natural Curly Hair Band's performance is about to begin!"
"We have to go and see it quickly..."
Xia Yuan almost stumbled and fell when he stood up.
"What's wrong? What's wrong..."
"I twisted my ankle after sitting for too long..."
Xia Yuan rubbed her ankle aggrievedly, "It wasn't twisted just now... wuwu."
"In that case..."
Mei Fang squatted down in front of Xia Yuan without saying a word, "Come, I'll carry you to the show!"
But Xia Yuan is not as straightforward as Lin Youxi. She will still restrain herself in such public places where she is bound to be seen.
"How shameful! I don't want to! I can walk by myself..."
Xia Yuan forced herself to take two steps, but her sprained foot was really painful.
"What's there to be ashamed of? If you keep dawdling, you won't be able to see the band performance in the front row!"
Xia Yuan was forced by Mei Fang to ride on his back.
Mei Fang carried Xia Yuan on her back and jogged through the crowd to the vicinity of the overseas stage. At this time, the Natural Curly Hair Band was singing their original song "Xiao Ping Guo".
"This is a concert! I can't see anything."
"It's too late."
Mei Fang turned his head to look at Xia Yuan who was lying on his back and trying to look around, then put her down.
"Why...are you tired?"
"No, come sit on my neck and I'll show you the show."
"That's too embarrassing!"
Xia Yuan covered her face and muttered, "I, I, I, I don't want it!"
"You can't see anything like this! This is your favorite band."
Mei Xiang extended her hand to Xia Yuan and said, "Come on, come on, it's not easy to get to the music festival, you should have fun!"
"Hmm..."
Xia Yuan carefully straddled Mei Fang's shoulders. Fortunately, she was wearing shorts instead of a skirt today, so it wasn't too embarrassing.
It was just that Ah Fang held onto my fleshy legs... That’s all.
Riding on Mei Fang's head, Xia Yuan appreciated the scenery from a high perspective for the first time. This novel viewing experience quickly made her enjoy it. She soon became excited along with the music, waving her hands, shaking her head and humming along with the band.
Although Mei Fang couldn't see the live performance, he was enjoying it. He also swayed his body and hummed along with Yuanyuan's rhythm.
[It's you/who came to pick me up in cute clothes]
[There is something beside me that I can’t see clearly]
[Great/holding your warm hand blankly]
[Beside/all the people's faces are red]
[One more moment]
[Soon the little apple will blush]
Damn, Yuanyuan is so cute!
(End of this chapter)