The audience in the bar was going wild. No tickets needed, just a few beers, and they got to see a live star? What a deal!
Lin Chudong's three songs had completely electrified the crowd.
After the first chorus, Lin Chudong suddenly shouted into the internal microphone toward the band.
"Bass, solo, four bars!"
Wang Zhi was taken aback for a moment, then immediately began to pluck the strings. His right hand moved back and forth, his thumb working like it had its own engine.
Unlike the guitar's playing style, the bass's fingerwork was much cooler. Although the sound was low, the solo was explosive.
Wang Zhi was full of confidence as he stepped to the front of the stage, under the spotlight. Lin Chudong and Chen Jianguo were on either side of him, providing accompaniment.
Under the lights, a bead of sweat appeared on Wang Zhi's forehead. All those days of hard work had finally paid off.
His guitar foundation from childhood erupted at this moment.
The screams from the audience below sent Wang Zhi's excitement soaring.
Four bars felt like an eternity.
After the solo, Wang Zhi quickly returned to his position, and Lin Chudong continued singing, once again immersing the audience in a sea of music.
After the performance ended, backstage, the band members packed up their things. Liang Yin said excitedly,
"The performance was amazing! The bar owner gave me twenty thousand yuan. We'd agreed on ten thousand, but their alcohol sales doubled tonight."
"Let's split the twenty thousand, then."
Lin Chudong shook his head, "Since we've established a company, let's do things by the book. We'll settle up at the end of the month."
"How did the first performance feel?"
Chen Jianguo chuckled. "I started out playing in bars back in the day. Never thought I'd be back here again. The atmosphere in a bar is just right."
Jia Lu's face was flushed with excitement. She said shyly, "Exhilarating! Watching the audience down there swaying along with us, I really felt like I was in control of the whole place."
Jing Feifei was still buzzing with energy, unable to sit still.
"Fei-ge, one more! I can play a few more songs!"
Lin Chudong smiled wryly. "Alright, alright, calm down. You'll be plenty tired when we do a proper concert."
Wang Zhi said, "Fei-ge..."
He'd been given a solo unexpectedly today, which caught him a little off guard. Luckily, he'd been practicing a lot recently.
Lin Chudong said, "Wang Zhi, everyone can see how hard you've been working. You performed very well today. I announce that you're officially part of the team."
Lin Chudong stood up and extended his hand. "Welcome to Liang Music Band."
Wang Zhi's eyes immediately reddened, the pressure of the past few days released through his tear ducts.
Even though he wasn't the most naturally gifted, he was determined to be the most hardworking!
He wiped away his tears and shook Lin Chudong's hand.
"Thank you, Fei-ge!"
Liang Yin said, "Alright, our Liang Music Band is finally complete! I'm treating everyone to dinner tonight!"
"Yay!"
"I'll buy the groceries, and Da-Fei will cook."
Lin Chudong: …
This intermediate cooking skill really isn't worth much.
At midnight, when everyone else was fast asleep, Liang Yin Music Store was still bustling with activity.
A hot pot brimming with red oil sat on the table, surrounded by various dishes for dipping.
Liang Yin was a bit displeased, "Da Fei, I asked you to make a meal, and you made a hot pot!"
"Boss, I made the hot pot base myself. Just eat it, it'll be delicious!"
Jing Feifei excitedly raised her glass, "Hot pot with 'Chengdu' is the perfect combination!"
Just as everyone was about to start eating, Lin Chudong said, "A friend of mine is coming later. You guys need to make sure he drinks a lot."
"Who is it?"
"Tian Yingxiong."
Wang Zhi's eyes lit up. "Tian Yingxiong? Last year's Golden Melody Award winner?"
"Yep, super popular."
Liang Yin seemed a little flustered. "I should tidy up then. Is hot pot okay to serve such a big star?"
Lin Chudong said, "It's fine. He just has a big appetite. Hot pot is perfect."
Chen Jianguo said, "I've heard Xiao Tian's music. He's got a lot of character, especially his rap."
Lin Chudong laughed, "Old Chen has good taste. I wrote all his raps."
Just then, a voice came from outside the door.
"Who's bragging in here?"
A handsome young man wearing a hoodie walked in. He was wearing sunglasses even though it was dark, his style a bit over the top.
Taking off his sunglasses, Liang Yin quickly stood up.
"Teacher Tian, please sit."
Tian Yingxiong was taken aback, immediately doing an about-face and grabbing Liang Yin's hand.
"Oh my, is this the boss's wife? Her looks are on par with Lin Qiqi. Lin, how did you manage to find such a beautiful boss's wife?"
Lin Chudong kicked out, "Get your dog paws off, eat first."
Tian Yingxiong quickly let go, his eyes practically darting between Jia Lu and Jing Feifei.
"I see why you came to this music store, you're trying to find a girlfriend, aren't you? You son of a gun, eating all by yourself, didn't even think to introduce me to someone?"
Liang Yin and the others looked at each other, surprised. The usually stern-faced singer on TV was so cheerful in private.
Lin Chudong said, "Cut the crap, try your godfather's cooking first."
"Damn!"
Tian Yingxiong picked up a piece of fatty beef, coated in some spicy broth, dipped it in the oil sauce, and stuffed it in his mouth.
Instantly, his eyes lit up.
"Holy shit, Old Lin, you made this? You sly dog, you're not the guy who ate instant noodles with me in that rented room back then!"
"Your godfather title wasn't for nothing!"
Tian Yingxiong wasted no time and began to eat heartily.
Chen Jianguo was used to it, and Jing Feifei didn't know him. Liang Yin, Jia Lu, and Wang Zhi, however, were all shocked.
Celebrities were really two different people in private compared to in front of the camera. If singers were like this, wouldn't actors be even more dramatic?
Lin Chudong said, "Are you all done eating? I called you here to talk about something serious. Get me some commercial gigs or variety shows."
Friendships in the entertainment circle were all fake. He only had a few real friends, and he had to rely on them at critical moments.
Tian Yingxiong asked, "Are you going on a dating show?"
"Not a chance in hell."
Looking at the three women, Tian Yingxiong nodded. Indeed, this music store was better than any dating show.
"What about a reality show?"
"A reality show could be considered. Don't you have any resources for music-related shows?"
"What do you want to be on? I don't even have any resources myself," Tian Yingxiong sighed.
"The music festival, the Modu Summer Music Festival at the end of the month."
Tian Yingxiong's expression became a bit strange. "Shen Jianbin and his people will be at the summer music festival. Aren't you afraid of a clash?"
"What's there to be afraid of? He performs his way, I'll perform mine."
Tian Yingxiong gave a thumbs up. "Awesome, so you're going to go head-to-head. Alright, I'll handle this."
Hearing this, Liang Yin quickly picked up a glass of wine.
"Teacher Tian, thank you! I'll drink to you on behalf of the Liang Music Band!"
Tian Yingxiong immediately grinned, "Oh, the boss lady is toasting me, I must drink! Our band has so many beautiful girls!"
Tian Yingxiong drank it all down in one gulp, then his gaze fell on the shy Jia Lu.
"Little sister, what instrument do you play?"
Jia Lu shook her head, "I'm not good enough. I'm Fei's… exclusive."
Pfft…
Lin Chudong spat out a mouthful of wine onto the ground, nearly choking.
Tian Yingxiong was stunned.
He was just asking what kind of musician this little sister was, and how did this come out?
"Old Lin, if you're going to be like that, then I'll have to call you Teacher Dafei. Teach me, how do you train them?"
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