Chapter 56

After taking a nap, they went to the cinema, but the scene had already changed. Although the stage was quite simple, it was decorated with ribbons and large red banners, which were the main decorations for the party.

In the afternoon, the cinema was no longer filled only with students; there were also many people from the countryside who came to watch the show. However, the performance, whether in terms of facilities or the program itself, was not very appealing. As a result, some people left soon after it started.

After a group dance called "The Little Mushroom Picker," an electronic keyboard was brought onto the stage. A young official from the Youth League Committee, feeling quite good about himself, started to play and sing "Sailor." After listening to a few lines and seeing him completely lost in his own performance, Feng Yiping could no longer bear it and slipped out of the cinema.

This official's singing could be compared to prose. However, good prose is scattered in form but coherent in spirit, while his was scattered in both form and spirit, thoroughly and completely.

It seemed that this guy either had a strong background or a poor relationship with his colleagues. No, if he had an ordinary background, he must have had no friends! Otherwise, all his colleagues wouldn't have let him embarrass himself in such a public setting.

But someone with such a terrible relationship with others probably doesn't exist!

A few minutes later, the singing finally ended, and the cinema erupted in a round of applause, albeit not very loud but firm and enthusiastic. There were even cheers, which confirmed his guess that the guy must have had some background.

This kind of thing wasn't unusual, and Feng Yiping had experienced something similar. One year, he and a supplier entertained a section chief from the Technical Supervision Bureau. At the time, "The Golden Powder Family" was popular, and the section chief particularly liked the song "Dark Fragrance" by Sha Baoliang. He also thought he sang very well, but in reality, his singing was terrible. However, the section chief felt very good about himself and was in high spirits, singing the song over and over again. Everyone, including Feng Yiping, had to endure the unpleasant sound while pretending to enjoy it, and they immediately applauded and cheered after each performance. Then, the section chief would start singing again...

Usually, after entertaining in the evening and returning home, Feng Yiping would eat something to fill his stomach, but that night, he couldn't eat anything.

The current situation was similar to what Feng Yiping had experienced.

Xiao Zhijie and Wang Changning were still watching the party, and there were many classmates around the cinema, but few were familiar. Feng Yiping wandered aimlessly, following the street to its end. Near a lane, there was a red, white, and blue rotating light box, which was the sign for a barbershop, a fashionable thing at the time. The door of the barbershop was on the side of the lane, with a beaded curtain hanging on it, and a hair treatment machine was placed by the door.

Feng Hongbing and a classmate were smoking at the entrance, and two girls, dressed fashionably and clearly made up, were standing there, chatting with Feng Hongbing and the other classmate. Feng Hongbing and his friend seemed to be about sixteen or seventeen years old.

Feng Yiping greeted Feng Hongbing, who looked up and acknowledged him. Seeing it was him, Feng Hongbing seemed very awkward and embarrassed, only nodding at Feng Yiping and then turning back to talk to the leading girl. The other classmate also seemed uncomfortable and turned away.

Feng Yiping found this a bit strange but didn't think much of it. As he walked past, he noticed that Feng Hongbing's T-shirt hem seemed to be held by the girl.

Just as he was puzzled, he heard someone "tap-tap" running after him. Turning around, he saw it was Feng Hongbing.

Feng Hongbing quickly explained his purpose: he needed to borrow 50 yuan. For students, 50 yuan was a significant amount, considering Feng Yiping's tuition and miscellaneous fees for the year were only 52 yuan.

However, since Feng Hongbing had asked, and the amount wasn't too large, Feng Yiping agreed without hesitation.

But Feng Hongbing needed the money immediately, and Feng Yiping didn't have that much. He only had five yuan a week for pocket money, and he rarely had more than ten yuan on him. If he waited until next Monday, it wouldn't be a problem.

Feng Hongbing couldn't wait that long and urged Feng Yiping to borrow from Lin Hui or go to his grandfather's house immediately.

Feng Yiping found this amusing and guessed Feng Hongbing's purpose. Even if he had the money, he wouldn't give it to him at that moment.

Seeing his playful expression, Feng Hongbing hesitated for a long time before pulling Feng Yiping aside and whispering that if they didn't gather 100 yuan by noon, the barbershop would go to the school to find the teachers.

Oh, Feng Yiping suddenly realized how bold and reckless Feng Hongbing and his friends were. With so many classmates and teachers around, they dared to do such a thing. No wonder they were holding his clothes to stop him. Feng Yiping immediately imagined a scenario where Feng Hongbing and his friends had a good time but refused to pay.

Feng Hongbing probably knew what Feng Yiping was thinking. Although he was very embarrassed, he had to explain. It wasn't what Feng Yiping thought.

They also didn't want to watch the party and wandered around. When they reached the barbershop, a girl at the entrance waved to them. She was quite attractive, and they suddenly felt they needed a haircut.

Inside, two girls greeted them and suggested a dry shampoo, which was a new trend and only cost an extra yuan. They agreed.

Before the shampoo, the girls suggested a massage, saying, "We are professionally trained, it's very comfortable." They were indeed professional, and their attentiveness and gentleness were irresistible. Feng Hongbing and his friend naturally agreed.

During the massage, there might have been some inappropriate touching.

After the massage, they felt a bit guilty and thought it was getting late, so they decided not to get a haircut and prepared to pay and leave. Then the girls quoted a high price of 51 yuan.

Fifty-one yuan? They refused, of course. "If you don't pay, we'll go to your school and find your teachers to discuss it."

Hearing this, Feng Hongbing and his friend were at a loss. They couldn't let the teachers know about this.

They knew they were being overcharged and were angry, but they had no choice. The girls had the upper hand, and they didn't know anyone in the area. They had to agree, and after much negotiation, the price was reduced to 80 yuan.

But they only had about 30 yuan between them, and the barbershop wouldn't accept it. Feng Hongbing said he would go borrow money, but the girls held his clothes to stop him.

After hearing this, Feng Yiping thought for a moment and said, "I'll go talk to them."

"Will it work?" Feng Hongbing, who was the same age as Feng Yuxuan, usually acted like an older brother to Feng Yiping. Although he was at a loss now, he didn't think Feng Yiping could change anything.

"Nothing to lose, I'll just try. If it doesn't work, I'll go borrow money."

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