Chapter 74

The prelude of the song was similar to what Yang Jingxing had demonstrated at the time, but the recording from a good studio had a different feel compared to the live version. When Duan Liying's voice appeared, it was a whole new world. She had been singing for over ten years and was already a master!

Tao Meng sat in front of the computer and listened to the entire song before typing to Yang Jingxing: What do others say?

Yang Jingxing replied: Of course they all say it's good, that the singing is good.

Tao Meng said: If the song isn't good, no matter how well it's sung, it won't work!

Yang Jingxing said: Yes, especially the lyrics need to be good.

Tao Meng noticed: You made several changes.

Yang Jingxing said: It's written in the contract, there's no way around it.

Tao Meng asked: Do you think the changes are good?

Yang Jingxing was honest: It's like adding a snake to the chrysanthemum.

Tao Meng agreed: I think so too.

Yang Jingxing asked: Now, do you think your lyrics are particularly good?

Tao Meng said: Not bad, you did a good job too.

Yang Jingxing protested: It's rare to get a compliment, and it's even because of you.

Tao Meng seriously: The song mainly depends on the melody, this is a good start for you, but don't be arrogant.

Then she asked: Does she have any concerts coming up?

Yang Jingxing said no, the song will be publicly performed at the end-of-month Chinese Music Awards Ceremony in Puhai. Tao Meng asked if Yang Jingxing was going, and he said he didn't like crowded places. Tao Meng lectured him, saying that since someone was singing his song, he should go to support her.

Tao Meng had already checked the time: It's at 6 PM on the 29th, Friday, I should be free. I'll have someone buy tickets for me.

Yang Jingxing said: Qi Qingnuo has helped, and Yu Xinting knows, so it's better not to go.

Tao Meng was stubborn: We two will go, what can they say? Don't make the relationship so vulgar! Do you have to thank her for every song you write in the future!

Yang Jingxing said: It's the first one, it has special meaning. The first small tune I wrote, I didn't let someone name it, and the consequences were serious.

Tao Meng directly said: Then I'll go alone, you enjoy yourself.

Yang Jingxing quickly changed his mind: I'll go, I'll go!

Tao Meng said: I'll put the song on the alumni sharing page later.

Yang Jingxing quickly said no, the song hasn't been released yet, it can't leak from here.

Tao Meng was annoyed: At least let the family listen.

Yang Jingxing said: Fine, I knew you couldn't resist showing off.

Tao Meng sent an angry expression: Am I the only one showing off! Have you told your family?

Yang Jingxing said: Yes, I told them the lyrics were written by you, and my mom was envious, regretting she didn't have a daughter.

Tao Meng said: I don't believe your lies.

Yang Jingxing said: Really, she loves beautiful and sensible girls.

Tao Meng said: I don't feel she likes me that much.

Yang Jingxing said: You are beautiful, sensible, talented, and capable, it's just too much.

Tao Meng was serious: What era is it now, can't girls have ambition? Can't they have their own careers? Your mom doesn't seem so old-fashioned!

Yang Jingxing said: Yes, I'm on your side, supporting you!

Tao Meng responded: The more I listen, the better it sounds, are you listening?

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Fortunately, Tao Meng had to sleep by 11 PM, giving Yang Jingxing some time to do serious work. At midnight, he went home and to Fu's barbecue. As soon as he saw him, the boss lady shouted: "Pengpeng, come quickly."

Yang Jingxing wanted to eat late-night snacks, and Fu Feirong asked: "Where are Yu Xinting and the others?"

Yang Jingxing said they were already asleep.

Fu Feirong whispered: "Actually, eating so late isn't good, and staying up late isn't good either."

Yang Jingxing laughed and then said: "I've talked to Qi Qingnuo's dad, he wants you to try working at his bar, think about it."

Fu Feirong was shocked: "When?"

Yang Jingxing said: "Of course, the sooner the better."

Fu Feirong looked at herself and said: "I've never been to a bar."

Yang Jingxing said: "I'll take you."

Fu Feirong hesitated and asked: "What kind of bar? Just singing?"

Yang Jingxing laughed: "Of course, a more artistic bar."

Fu Feirong sat down in front of Yang Jingxing and asked: "Have you told him about my conditions?"

Yang Jingxing nodded: "Yes, good voice, sings well."

Fu Feirong said: "My education isn't good, and I'm not very pretty."

Yang Jingxing said: "Those things don't matter for singing!"

They discussed for a while, and Fu Feirong asked all the questions she could think of. What to wear, how to apply makeup, what songs to prepare, no need to sing in English. After understanding that singing in a bar is different from singing in a KTV, she was worried again. Yang Jingxing kept encouraging her, and they finally agreed to meet the next afternoon to take Fu Feirong to the bar for an interview.

Yang Jingxing didn't forget to remind her: "Discuss with your sister-in-law and the others, if you go to sing, they will need to hire someone."

Fu Feirong nodded with many concerns.

When Yang Jingxing was leaving, Fu Feirong came out again and asked: "Are we going alone tomorrow, or with them?"

Yang Jingxing laughed: "You don't need so many people to cheer you on, get some rest."

On Monday morning, Qi Qingnuo came to Room 402 to find Yang Jingxing. She already knew that Yang Jingxing was going to take Fu Feirong to the bar for an interview and claimed credit: "I spoke well of you."

Yang Jingxing said thank you.

Qi Qingnuo asked: "Why did you choose her?" Although Fu Feirong's voice was special, her singing skills definitely couldn't compare to those of professional vocal students from the music college.

Yang Jingxing said: "You said I wasn't pure enough, I think she is very pure."

Qi Qingnuo laughed: "She can't balance you out."

Yang Jingxing said: "I'm showing that our tastes are similar."

Qi Qingnuo was disappointed: "Ah, so you've always seen me this way! No, you need to meet more beautiful girls, even a little aesthetic fatigue would be good."

Yang Jingxing agreed: "Find some prettier ones than you."

Qi Qingnuo said: "You're making it too hard for me. Let's both take a step back, don't be so prickly."

Yang Jingxing nodded: "Okay."

Lunch was with Yu Xinting and An Xin. The two girls also knew about Yang Jingxing's afternoon plans. Unfortunately, Yu Xinting couldn't go to cheer, so she said: "You help her, she will do well."

An Xin asked: "Are you going to be her agent?"

Yang Jingxing laughed: "She doesn't need an agent yet."

At 2 PM, Yang Jingxing met Fu Feirong. The girl must have been exhausted today, her hair was trimmed, her eyebrows were shaped, she had a light makeup, and she didn't look like someone who runs a restaurant.

Yang Jingxing said: "You look very good."

Fu Feirong said: "My sister-in-law took me to do it."

Her sister-in-law thanked Yang Jingxing repeatedly, and the boss of Fu's restaurant came to see them off, even offering to pay for the gas.

Fu Feirong was still preparing to sit in the back, but Yang Jingxing called her to the front for easier conversation. On the way, Yang Jingxing kept telling Fu Feirong not to be nervous, and had her sing a few segments to warm up. It was clear that the effect wasn't great, Fu Feirong's brows were still slightly furrowed.

When Yang Jingxing and Fu Feirong entered the Brilliant Bar, two small lights were on, making it dim. Qi Dawei was cleaning with two staff members. Seeing Yang Jingxing, he came over and shook hands with Fu Feirong: "Welcome, welcome, please sit, would you like something to drink?"

Fu Feirong shook her head: "No, thank you."

Yang Jingxing said: "Get her a glass of water."

After placing the water in front of Fu Feirong, Qi Dawei sat down and said: "Yang Jingxing has told me about your situation, I believe you sing well, but our bar has its own style, I still need to see if you fit."

Yang Jingxing said: "Warm up your throat, get ready to start."

Fu Feirong quickly drank some water.

Qi Dawei turned on the lights and the equipment, and Yang Jingxing prepared the accompaniment. Fu Feirong suddenly said shyly: "I need to go to the bathroom first."

Qi Dawei pointed the way: "Over there, turn left."

Qi Dawei was curious and asked Yang Jingxing how he knew Fu Feirong and what his plans were. After Fu Feirong went to the bathroom for a few minutes and came back prepared, they started.

Yang Jingxing asked: "Are you ready?"

Fu Feirong nodded and adjusted the microphone with her right hand.

Yang Jingxing started with "Promise." Fu Feirong was nervous, and if you listened carefully, her voice was a bit shaky. But her unique voice was still obvious, and after just two lines, the two staff members looked over.

Qi Dawei nodded slightly, indicating approval. After "Promise" was finished, he asked: "Sing a higher one."

That would be "Waiting for Your Love." As soon as the first line came out, the two staff members stopped working and stared. If they listened to Sister Ran's jazz-infused, weathered voice every day, they would get tired. Fu Feirong brought a new, fresh feeling, her voice full of vitality and confidence.

Halfway through, Fu Feirong seemed to suddenly catch her breath, and her voice dropped. She tried to save it, but Qi Dawei already signaled to stop. Fu Feirong, still an 18-year-old girl, blushed, pursed her lips, and looked down, her right hand on the microphone, her left hand tugging at her clothes.

Qi Dawei smiled and clapped: "Not bad, very good, this voice!"

Yang Jingxing explained: "Still a bit nervous."

Qi Dawei said: "No problem, everyone gets nervous... Let's discuss it, come over and sit."

Fu Feirong was still confused. Yang Jingxing said: "Congratulations, you will be the singer at the Brilliant Bar, learn well from David."

Qi Dawei humbly: "I can't teach you much."

Fu Feirong smiled, showing her not-so-straight but white teeth, her eyes blinking.

The three discussed, but Yang Jingxing didn't give his opinion, letting Fu Feirong decide. Qi Dawei said she could rest two days a week, Sister Ran chose Wednesday and Friday. Fu Feirong said it was fine, she could work without rest. The working hours were from 7 PM to midnight, theoretically, she needed to sing 20 songs, but it wasn't that strict, and weekends might be more. The pay for a new and small singer was 100 yuan per day for two months, and 150 yuan per day after the probationary period.

Qi Dawei laughed: "I don