Huayu 1995

Chapter 6 I Sell My Art, Not My Body
"what are you looking for?"

Little Red Riding Hood seemed to be used to being misunderstood, so she didn't take it to heart.

"I want to try playing the guitar..."

Su Chao didn't reveal his intentions from the beginning. He first implied that the woman had small breasts and then tried to take advantage of her. He'll probably get kicked out immediately.

What price range are you looking to try?

Little Red Riding Hood sized up Su Chao, but couldn't see any spending power in him.

Su Chao's outfit cost a few dozen yuan and was a popular style at the time. Coupled with his outstanding appearance and the energy and spirit that ordinary people don't have, he looked more like a city dweller than the average city person.

"Just this one in your hand."

Su Chao didn't know the specific model number, but he recognized the YAMAHA logo.

He had met a genius in his past life who changed the "YAMAHA" label on his guitar to "YAMADIE".
"This is an FG-730..."

Little Red Riding Hood handed the guitar to Su Chao, seemingly curious about what this handsome guy could play.

Su Chao needs to keep the shop owner in check.

His guitar skills are mediocre. He chose a terrible major at a terrible university in his past life, and didn't learn anything in four years. His few achievements were probably learning to play the guitar and speak Cantonese.

If your skill level is only average, don't embarrass yourself in front of professionals.

Therefore, Su Chao unleashed his ultimate move right from the start.

Just registered for "Goodbye"!
Judging from Su Chao's posture, Little Red Riding Hood knew that Su Chao was indeed a skilled musician, but after hearing the sound he produced, she began to frown.

Her whole little face scrunched up in a frown.

From questioning Su Chao to starting to question himself.

She realized that she couldn't even tell what song Su Chao was playing—this wasn't just random playing; she had that much judgment.

Su Chao only played a short section before stopping.

"Is this a new song? Whose song is it? Is it by Chen Sheng or Wu Bai?" Seeing Su Chao shake his head, she guessed and asked, "Could it be Lao Lang? Has Lao Lang released a new song?"

"No, this is my own song."

Su Chao stopped keeping everyone in suspense.

Little Red Riding Hood's red lips were slightly parted, and her small nostrils twitched as if she were looking at a prehistoric monster.

"I created this myself. How is it? Not bad, right?"

When he said this, Su Chao felt no psychological pressure or shame.

That thing disappeared long ago.

Even if Zhang Zhenyue stood in front of Su Chao, Su Chao could still arrogantly tell him, "It's not that you can't sing this song, but I put a lot of effort into creating it. I originally planned to keep it for myself, but I'm a little short on cash lately..."

"That's amazing, absolutely incredible! How did you do that? I was afraid I wouldn't have a chance to say goodbye... Wow, that's just fantastic!"

Artsy young women are very proud, but once you win her over, she will listen to you without question.

That was exactly what Su Chao was planning, so he shamelessly said, "I want to buy this guitar, but I don't have much money right now. Can I pay in installments?"

"..."

The filter that was radiating pink bubbles shattered instantly, but Little Red Riding Hood still didn't kick Su Chao out.

She turned her head and shouted inside, "Sis, come out for a second!"

Upon seeing "Thor," Su Chao felt that his knowledge of genetics had been overturned.

Little Red Riding Hood and her sister are both very beautiful. The younger sister is petite and delicate, with a somewhat rebellious style of dressing, while the older sister is gentle and elegant. Most men probably wouldn't dare to look directly at her and would only try to steal glances from various angles.

Most importantly, the size of the cleavage line presents two extremes.

How could they be born from the same mother?

Some take after their mothers, some after their fathers, and some are left to their own devices.

Little Red Riding Hood, what did you take after?
"Sis, he wants to buy this guitar on installment..."

Little Red Riding Hood pointed at Su Chao.

"No, if you don't have money, you can buy this one for only ninety!"

After glancing at the guitar and then at Su Chao's appearance, Thor decisively shook his head.

She hates those good-looking idiots who use sweet talk to deceive young girls.

"Sis, he's a singer-songwriter, and playing a regular guitar affects his songwriting..."

Little Red Riding Hood couldn't bear it.

"Ha, should I give him my Martin D-28?"

Thor was really disappointed in his sister.

If they're already obsessed with romance before they're even adults, what will they be like when they grow up?

“I told her I could create music, not to show off, but to let her know I had enough ability to repay and that she didn’t need to worry about me running away. This girl, I believe that the withering of a flower cannot ruin the whole spring, and a temporary setback cannot ruin one’s entire life. Although I am in dire straits now, a mere guitar is not enough to cross my bottom line.”

Su Chao interrupted Thor with righteous indignation.

Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river; better to deceive an old man with an white beard than to underestimate a poor young man.

Thor was indeed stunned.

Actually, despite his young age, Thor is not lacking in artistic talent as he runs this kind of musical instrument store.

Compared to Little Red Riding Hood, she is more mature and sophisticated.

Her prejudice lay in her suspicion that Su Chao was using sweet talk to deceive young girls.

Now that she has discovered that Su Chao is not the person she imagined, she naturally begins to examine Su Chao's so-called artistic attributes.

"The song you just played, did you really write it?"

Su Chao didn't speak this time. He took out his ID card and the receipt he had received from the copyright bureau when he registered the copyright.

"You were eighteen, and you even registered the copyright?"

Thor watched it over and over again, finally confirming it was true. Society is a deep and complex place; you can't judge a book by its cover.

She encounters several similar scammers almost every month.

"Yes, I didn't expect it to be so expensive."

Su Chao perfectly captured the melancholy that a cultured person should have.

Gold was once a fleeting luxury, but yesterday's bankruptcy has turned into today's poverty.

"This FG-730 is a highly representative advanced solid-top folk guitar in the YAMAHA FG series. Although its bass depth is not as deep as the high-end models, its high frequencies are bright and clear, and its mid-range is solid. It is easier to play than the Martin D-28 and warmer than the Taylor 110. I replaced the original strings on this guitar with Elixir 16052 strings... Even professional musicians can use it."

Thor stroked the guitar.

This is actually not for sale; she made it for her younger sister, and she plays it herself from time to time.

"You can actually modify the piano yourself!"

Su Chao looked on with admiration.

Actually, who doesn't like being flattered? The key is to flatter in a way that makes you feel comfortable.

If you compliment a sophisticated, artistic young woman like Thor on her looks or large breasts, it's like flattering her to the point of backfiring. But if you praise her for her skill in modifying musical instruments, she'll find it hard to contain her laughter.

You have to admit, Thor's smile is really handsome.

Her dimples weren't as pronounced as her sister's; they only appeared when she smiled.

Unfortunately, her smile vanished in an instant, and she quickly added, "I'm in business, not charity. Your lack of money is not a reason for me to help you. This violin cost me four thousand eight, and I can't possibly not make a profit. I'll sell it to you for at least five thousand. How many installments do you want?"

The practice of installment payments is an ancient concept and not a novel one.

Being able to write a song like this certainly means you have the ability to repay your installment loan.

A guitar priced around 5,000 yuan might not sell even one a year, so this business is still viable.

"To be honest, I can't come up with even one installment right now," Su Chao said with an honest face. "How about this, I'll go get the registration certificate for this song in the next couple of days, and I'll leave the certificate with you as collateral. You can let me use your guitar first, and I'll give you the first installment at the end of the month. How about a total of ten installments?"

"sister……"

My God, this musical genius has fallen to such a state.

"Shut up, you'll get swindled into a fool sooner or later," Thor pushed away his sister's craning head and said with a sneer, "The end of the month? You can't even afford the first installment now, and you'll have money by the end of the month?"

I was so angry at Su Chao that I almost laughed.

He came to her at such a young age to try and get something for nothing.

"I'm planning to sing at a karaoke bar; I heard it's very lucrative."

Su Chao knew that sincerity was the only way to deal with a woman like Thor.

"Karaoke bar...you?"

Thor frowned and looked Su Chao up and down.

"My sister said there are escorts there!"

Little Red Riding Hood, unwilling to be ignored, leaned closer and said something mysteriously.

"Uh... I'm going to sing... just sing."

Su Chao never intended to get involved in anything sexual. Reality is often cruel; most wealthy women, especially self-made ones, are not beautiful or have already lost their beauty.

As for the wealthy...

Anyone who dares to come closer, kill them on the spot.

In short, it means selling one's art, not one's body.

Actually, he was also acting pitiful; people always feel some pity for young people who have just entered society.

For example, in later generations, sellers on Xianyu (a Chinese online marketplace) liked to use titles like "made by a female college student for personal use."

Some people even said, "I'm a college student, give it to me!"

“I just looked at your ID card. You’re only eighteen. You may not know that life is unpredictable and full of surprises.”

This is another reason why Thor was willing to continue talking to Su Chao instead of kicking him out directly.

She also heard Su Chao playing the guitar in the inner room. Although his skill level wasn't great, at least he had studied seriously.

The piece played was indeed new, and considering that the copyright registration had just been completed, it could be believed that it was composed by Su Chao himself.

Most importantly, Su Chao is only eighteen years old.

At that age, people are more willing to believe.

"As long as loyalty remains, I am willing to be burned even if it means death. I am a man of principle, and no one can force me to do anything."

Su Chao showed great determination.

Integrity is something that exists if you believe in it, and it will appear out of thin air if you don't.

That's right, this overdeveloped girl likes good kids.

And he was surprisingly good.

"That's what you think now, but as you gain more experience, you'll find that often you only need to pay a tiny, insignificant price to avoid going the wrong way..."

Thor still felt that Su Chao had oversimplified the situation.

"Boss, are you trying to keep me as a sugar daddy?"

Su Chao said quietly.

Based on your looks and figure, which could easily outshine female celebrities in the entertainment industry, and your financial resources to afford a Martin D-28 in the 1990s, I might consider it.

The Martin D-28 is a luxury item these days.

It would cost about 20,000 RMB in the US, but in China, after adding customs duties, value-added tax, and consumption tax, it would cost close to 40,000 RMB.

Last year, the average annual salary for employees in Beijing was 6450 yuan.

One guitar is worth five or six years' income for some people.

(End of this chapter)