The performance soon began. Although Xu Tingyu was backstage, she had been making preparations and didn't see anyone else.
The dance part of the whole performance lasted about an hour and a half, and she was the last one to perform.
When it was her turn to take the stage, the lights around dimmed, and she walked out holding an umbrella in the mist.
The dance today was called "Nirvana", which was derived from her award - winning work "Flowers in the Mirror, Moon on the Water" when she was 16.
As her self - choreographed dance, "Flowers in the Mirror, Moon on the Water" shocked the dance world when it first appeared.
Many insiders felt sorry for Xu Tingyu.
If she hadn't retired from the circle, she would surely have brought more and better works.
Since her retirement, she had never danced "Flowers in the Mirror, Moon on the Water" again.
In her current view, there were actually many deficiencies in "Flowers in the Mirror, Moon on the Water".
After all, a 16 - year - old girl was still young. There were many flaws in her skills, and her understanding of life was not deep enough.
So she adapted it on that basis and created "Nirvana".
Now, in Kyoto, the place where she was born and grew up, where she had received a lot of love but also suffered many blows, she returned in the form of "Nirvana".
She walked out of the mist holding an oil - paper umbrella, like a fluttering dancing butterfly, with light steps and a flexible figure.
The lights and backdrops behind changed with her dance movements.
Everyone held their breath and watched her.
In the huge venue, not a single person spoke.
She was as graceful as a startled swan and as elegant as a swimming dragon. When she flipped in the air, her movements were light, flexible, and full of suspension and strength.
People sitting nearby could even hear the sound of her clothes fluttering.
Every movement, every frame of the picture, was breathtakingly beautiful.
The ten - minute dance ended with a continuous spinning single - foot jump.
For more than ten seconds after it ended, the whole venue remained completely silent.
When she stood up and bowed, thunderous applause erupted throughout the venue.
Many people were so excited that tears welled up in their eyes. Some with strong empathy were already deeply immersed in it and in floods of tears.
Xu Tingyu gave a gentle smile to the audience and stepped off the stage.
After the dance performance, there was still a half - hour fashion show.
Xu Tingyu returned backstage, and Shu Shu came over holding a bouquet of flowers.
"It was perfect, Sister Xu. Although I've watched it many times, I still cried because of its beauty."
Shu Shu put the flowers into Xu Tingyu's arms, her eyes full of admiration.
Since no irrelevant people were allowed backstage after the show started, Shu Shu and the others had prepared the flowers themselves.
Hearing Shu Shu's words, the other actors also laughed. "Yes, every time I watch President Xu's performance, I have to ask myself, who am I and where am I?"
Xu Tingyu's dancing skills were definitely among the top - tier.
Especially in the field of Chinese dance, she was an absolute textbook - style representative.
Hearing everyone's praise, Xu Tingyu thanked them with a smile. "Thank you, everyone. Today, everyone's performance was perfect. Thank you for your hard work."
"I won't say any more redundant words here. We'll talk about it at our celebration banquet."
After every performance, she would arrange a celebration banquet.
In fact, it was also a team - building activity.
Everyone worked very hard for the performance. They even had to strictly control their diet to maintain their figures.
This celebration banquet was like a cheat meal.
After chatting for a few more words, everyone dispersed.
Xu Tingyu returned to her dressing room and then asked Shu Shu, "Was there anything strange happen today?"
By "strange things", she meant whether there was anyone causing trouble.
For this performance, they had twice as many security personnel as before.
They were afraid that someone might take the opportunity to cause trouble and create an online storm.
"No. All the media that entered the venue were the ones we had contacted in advance."
You You shook his head.
Previously, they didn't impose such strict restrictions on the media. But it had been less than a month since Xie Yu's death.
It was very likely that someone might take the opportunity to cause trouble.
Fortunately, perhaps Xu Tingyu's identity hadn't been exposed, or maybe they had worried too much.
Everything was calm, and there were no unexpected incidents.
Xu Tingyu finally felt much more relieved.
She gave Shu Shu some more instructions and then let her go back to work.
When the whole show ended, she returned to the stage with all the actors to take their curtain calls.
Judging from the applause from the whole venue during the curtain call, today's performance was unexpectedly successful.
Everyone was very happy. As both the performer and the boss, she was even happier than anyone else.
After arranging for the audience to leave, she returned backstage again.
Many actors came to take pictures with her.
She agreed to all of them.
When the crowd dispersed, she walked into the dressing room and let out a long sigh.
It was over, and it was also a new beginning.
She sat in front of the mirror, lowering her head to relax her extremely tired body.
Not long after, You You knocked on the door and came in. Seeing that she was the only one there, he ran over and shouted, "Mom, congratulations on your successful performance."
He stuffed a jewelry box into Xu Tingyu's hand like offering a treasure.
"What's this?"
Xu Tingyu was a bit curious. Why did this kid keep giving her such things?
"It's a gift for Mom's successful performance."
He motioned for her to open it.
Inside was a jade hairpin.
It was obviously made of top - grade Hetian jade, and the carving was also perfect. It was in the shape of "plucking the laurel in the moon palace".
Holding it in her hand, it felt warm and moist. Without asking, she knew it was very valuable.
Xu Tingyu inexplicably remembered the scene before the performance when You You asked about the hairpin on her head, and couldn't help smiling. "Did you really prepare it from the beginning?"
You You didn't dare to lie to Xu Tingyu, so he whispered, "Actually, I changed it at the last minute. I'm sorry, Mom, but I don't want Dad to lose to Uncle."
This was a very strong sense of competitiveness.
Xu Tingyu smiled and picked him up. "Thank you, but there's no need to make such comparisons. Uncle Chen is a very good friend of Mom's."
"I know, but Uncle gave Mom such a nice thing. Of course, Dad should also give something. This hairpin has been in Dad's safe for a long time."
"It's just sitting there anyway. Of course, it should be given to Mom. Then Mom can wear different hairpins for her next performance."
Seeing that she wasn't angry, You You added with a beaming smile.
Just as he finished speaking, Qi Shifeng pushed the door open and walked in. "Congratulations. You were really beautiful today."
He had actually come a long time ago, but the strange cold war with Xu Tingyu recently had made him a bit timid.
He was afraid that if he showed up too early, it would affect her mood. So before the performance, he only sent You You and Aunt Zhang to see her.
Just now, in the audience seats, seeing her shining so brightly, he felt regret again.
If everything could start over, he would never let her waste those years in vain.
She was born for the stage and shouldn't have been morally kidnapped and trapped in a gilded cage.