Contract Marriage: Let's Make It Real, Mrs. Sterling!-Chapter 228: Swordswoman Stage

Jensen Sterling probably sensed something amiss, given his sensitivity to cameras after filming for so long, he saw himself on the screen after glancing up.

Then, under the gaze of everyone, he calmly shut off the phone and placed it aside.

[Hahaha, caught playing on the phone, Jensen Sterling]

[That camera angle should have been better, remember to zoom in next time, thank you.]

[Someone who’s caught playing phone and still this calm is probably just him.]

[Jensen Sterling: It’s just being caught distracted, playing on the phone, no big deal, stay calm!]

The bullet screen was filled with laughter due to that moment, buzzing with excitement.

And that shot lasted just a few seconds before quickly moving away.

Mia Sutton: "..." Jensen Sterling messaged her telling her not to play on the phone, but he got caught by the camera himself, what kind of move was that.

Because of this, Mia Sutton also put her phone down and began to watch the show attentively. After all, handsome men and beautiful women are quite pleasing to the eye.

Not long after watching, it was almost time for their performance, so they went backstage to get ready!

After the previous performance ended, the host went on stage with a cue card and began announcing: "Coming up next is Summer Dream, a group that you might have heard of. Yes, they are the nine girls formed this summer on ’Shining Stars’."

"Their stage performances have drawn attention more than once; they are a very gifted group of girls. Today they bring us ’Swordswoman’. Now let’s give the stage to Summer Dream!"

Thunderous applause erupted from the audience.

The stage gradually darkened, the lights started to change, and the stage began changing colors. The silhouettes of nine people began to appear, standing either with their backs turned or on one knee, different yet united in the impression they gave — their backs straight, not losing to boys!

In the audience, Jensen Sterling put down his crossed legs, adjusted himself slightly, and focused steadily on the stage.

Nine girls, yet his eyes remained fixed on just one person.

...

Because of this song, their chosen costumes carried elements of ancient style, blending tradition with modernity, using dark red and black as the main tones, accentuated with white. The clothes had many intricate details, such as traditional knot buttons, perfectly integrated with their outfits.

The outfits were adorned with white silk thread embroidering various patterns, each person unique, like a splendid landscape, auspicious clouds, phoenixes, or golden dragons.

Every detail embroidered vividly; this time their platform gala adopted ancient style as its theme, hence putting effort into the costume and styling.

Even their eye makeup and earrings were meticulously thought out, the eye makeup matched the stage backdrop and their attire — some with clouds swirling over mountains in blue, white, and gray, others with vibrant colors depicting a soaring phoenix.

Due to the theme of the song, their stage makeup tended toward bold and spirited, with the most transformation on their eyebrows. Sometimes the eyebrows are key to the entire look, using sword-like brows, adjusted according to each individual’s makeup.

Their long hair was tied into high ponytails, smoothly gathered at the back, secured with a red ribbon.

Everything exuded a sense of spirited elegance!

As the music began, the stage lights gradually brightened, the background showed a dynamic ink painting, slowly spreading, the classical beauty immediately unfolding.

At the end of the prelude, a theatrical singing voice emerged, catching one’s attention; that sound seemed to fall on people’s hearts, striking a chord.

The opening note was sung by Vivian Summers, and once the theatrical voice faded, the stage lights fully illuminated, and the girls’ fans opened simultaneously. The beginning was individual segments, each showcasing their strengths to the fullest.

Each lyric, every move.

The lights were predominantly red, including their costumes, stage background, and hand-held fans, all featuring red elements, creating a stunning impression, the Chinese red!

The fans seemed to possess a soul in their hands, transforming into various forms, injecting life into their performance.

Until the climax when everyone sang together: "Play with the spears, a backflip, follow with the turn, horse stance firmly held! Playing with the spears, prettier than anyone, then sing a passage, Lyra and Tyrann!"

"Playing with the spears......"

The movement was very synchronized, clean and neat, as their long hair swept through the air creating perfect arcs due to their moves.

The place was already completely heated, the audience’s volume rising wave after wave, indicating their enjoyment.

They adapted the dance moves, incorporating theatrical gestures, perfectly blending traditional with modern elements. The key was mastering their posture and the balance of strength during the performance.

Such a dance might be executed with stronger power in movements by males, whereas females might appear delicate if not performed well, but there was no such feeling this time.

Everything was already sufficiently good, an extremely perfect performance, but was this just it? Is this where it ends? No, it wouldn’t, this was far from enough!

As the preceding music gently faded, another theatrical singing sounded, seemingly piercing the air, traversing time and space, instantly pulling everyone back to the five-thousand-year historical river.

If the opening was relatively gentle and beautiful, this was strikingly opposite — powerful and intense, erupting like thousands of troops charging, making hearts tremble intensely!

A tremor coming from the depths of the soul! 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖

Everyone’s gaze concentrated in the center of the stage, on the breathtakingly beautiful girl, one note after another, one verse following another; she didn’t just sing a short piece, but a full section, stunning everyone!

As her voice arose, the rest began to move, executing one difficult move after another, this moment centered around Mia Sutton. She sang the time-honored opera while others performed exhilarating dances, blasting the whole stage.

Until the final note dropped, Mia Sutton finished with a backflip, landed on one knee, bringing everything to a close!