Mysterious Assistant of the Washed-Up Queen-Chapter 494 - 323: Preparing for the Concert

"A concert? Why did you suddenly think of this? Are you anxious?"

The idea for a concert had actually come up before the New Year. The previous concert had been a good opportunity. Unfortunately, Xu Qingqiu’s limited number of works couldn’t support a complete concert, so in the end, only one was held in the Capital. The concert now being discussed would naturally be a tour. However, she had been busy collecting awards and flying everywhere for the past two months, completely disrupting the original plans. Consequently, the concert was put on hold.

When Xu Qingqiu asked this question, Chu Tian thought she was getting anxious.

"Oh no, actually..."

Through Xu Qingqiu’s explanation, Chu Tian roughly understood what was going on. The main reason was that wherever Xu Qingqiu went during this period, the question fans asked most frequently was when she would hold a concert. If it were only one or two fans, it would be manageable. But wherever she went, whether domestically or abroad, this was what everyone was most concerned about. This was true even online. Among the top-liked comments on Xu Qingqiu’s personal and studio accounts, at least one was invariably about when she would hold a concert.

Things had reached a point where, even if she hadn’t been considering it herself, she felt compelled to ask. 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

"I see. Well, why don’t we start preparing now?"

"Really? Great, great! Now I can finally breathe a sigh of relief. Otherwise, I wouldn’t know how to answer when fans ask."

Although they said "start preparing now," preparations had actually begun last year when the decision was made to hold a concert this year. The project had been paused because things were too busy, but the prepared materials could be used immediately, which saved a lot of effort. However, based on the current situation, the original plan would likely need some adjustments.

"Then let’s prepare. For this time, do you think we should do a domestic tour or include some overseas locations?"

"Hmm... include them? After all, they are my fans. Even though I don’t know the exact number, they came all the way to pick me up at the airport this time. I’d feel bad if we didn’t include international stops."

Xu Qingqiu didn’t particularly like the neighboring countries. In fact, most of her compatriots found it hard to like them either. These countries often acted foolishly, constantly stirring up trouble, which made them quite unlikable. But setting that aside, they were still Xu Qingqiu’s fans, and their affection for her was genuine. If she held concerts only domestically, it would undoubtedly dampen the enthusiasm of these international fans. Additionally, Chu Tian and Xu Qingqiu already had plans to expand into the Asia market, and this presented a good opportunity.

In other words, to put it bluntly, Xu Qingqiu also wanted to earn money from these people, so naturally, she had to treat them seriously. After all, affection is mutual. If you treat people differently or favor one group over another, it not only causes resentment among fans but also damages one’s reputation.

However, the decision to hold concerts abroad couldn’t depend solely on the existence of fans; the number of fans was crucial. For example, if a country had several hundred thousand fans, holding a concert there wouldn’t be an issue. If the local purchasing power was also high, one concert might be feasible. But if there were too few fans, just a handful, then let alone a concert, there might not even be enough people for a fan meet-and-greet. In such cases, why bother? Even filling the venue would be a problem.

"Alright, I’ll have Sister Hua arrange it later. We’ll get in touch with fan groups from various places to see which locations are suitable and set the nodes. Then we can arrange the timing based on the circumstances."

This step was essential. A concert isn’t like a street stall that can be set up anytime. First, we must file a report with the authorities to see if the local area permits it. We also can’t have it clash with other major events, as the local management and public safety systems might not be able to cope. Or perhaps the most suitable venue might not be available, requiring coordination and resolving other issues. Ultimately, the timing and locations would need to be arranged based on a variety of circumstances.

Observant people might have noticed, for example, that Beijing and Tian Jin are very close. If concerts were to be held in both, the ideal approach would surely be to perform in the Capital for a couple of days and then move directly to Tian Jin. Whether considering time efficiency, travel distance, or personal convenience, this would be the most appropriate arrangement. But in reality, perhaps you’ve scheduled your concert in the Capital, but due to various reasons, Tian Jin can’t host it anytime soon. What then? The only solution is to postpone that location, go to other cities first, and then circle back to Tian Jin later.

Beyond these aspects, unexpected events can occur, so enough leeway must be left for timely adjustments. It’s fair to say that organizing a concert involves a multitude of factors; it’s not as simple as just deciding to start.

Although they were about to begin preparing for the concert, there was still plenty of time, so things wouldn’t get busy immediately. Thus, for the next few days, Chu Tian accompanied Xu Qingqiu, and they took a good rest. The pair rarely stayed in the studio, preferring to wander the streets searching for delicious food and fun activities. They strolled hand in hand through shopping streets or visited some well-known tourist spots. They savored this time, enjoying the simple pleasures of behaving like a young couple in love.