Wizard, I Have Another World

Chapter 12 Concert Party

Jenny was both angry and anxious.

She finally got her wish and was admitted to the Barrow Choir, gaining the opportunity to study and perform there.

The hard work over the years has paid off.

Unexpectedly, the reward her mother had promised was now being reneged on.

Tonight's banquet is very important to her.

If you can get noticed by the senior members of the choir, you might have a chance to perform on stage earlier.

"Only three pounds!"

Jenny sniffled, her eyes reddening.

"I can pay you back when I earn the money. Do you want me to embarrass myself on my first banquet?"

"Everyone else is dressed up nicely, but your daughter is being mocked for wearing tattered clothes?"

"That's three pounds, no small sum," Mary said, looking equally troubled.

"Moreover, joining a concert is just the beginning. There are many other things that will cost money, and newcomers won't be able to earn money in a short period of time."

"You're just an apprentice now, so there's no need to dress up so nicely. A simple formal dress will do."

If it were one pound, or even two pounds, she might grit her teeth and agree.

But that's three pounds!

How long will it take me to earn three pounds?

If this money were used at home, how long could it support our expenses?

Mary wasn't unwilling to buy her daughter a dress, but the price of three pounds was indeed beyond her expectations.

I knew things on this street weren't cheap, but I never expected a dress to be so expensive.

No,

The daughter looked aggrieved.

promise,

The family will face financial difficulties.

For a moment, Mary was also caught in a struggle.

"What a coincidence."

At that moment, a familiar voice rang out:

"Landlady, Jenny, you're here to shop too."

"Karl!"

"Baron Karl!"

The mother and daughter turned around at the sound and saw Karl, dressed in an inspector's uniform, walking out from inside.

"Yes."

Mary forced a smile:

"I brought Jenny over to take a look."

"I heard Jenny got into the Barrow School of Music?" Carl asked with a smile.

"Congratulations!"

"The Barrow Choir is qualified to sing gospel hymns, and if Jenny can perform on stage, she will definitely be a VIP at many banquets."

The ability to sing gospel hymns is an important indicator of a singing group's status.

You can't sing.

He could only mingle among ordinary people.

Many of the women in those singing groups even became prostitutes, which further damaged their reputations.

Conversely, the opposite is true.

Singing gospel hymns requires the singer to maintain physical purity, otherwise it will be considered disrespectful to God.

Only this kind of singing group can be considered "highbrow".

"Thanks."

Jenny lowered her head, hiding her reddened eyes:

"I just joined the choir and I have a long time to learn. I don't know when I'll be able to perform on stage."

"Your voice is very distinctive; I believe you'll be able to perform formally soon," Karl said politely, then glanced at the dresses displayed to the side.

"This outfit is nice."

"Yes."

Jenny's eyes lit up, and she quickly said:

"I think so too, and my mom is planning to buy it for me."

As he spoke, he tugged at Mary's sleeve.

you……

Mary's eyes were filled with panic. She really didn't want to buy it, but she couldn't directly refuse her daughter at this moment.

Jenny realized this, which is why she took the opportunity to verbally "coerce" him.

"Yeah?"

Carl laughed:

"Jenny got into the singing group, and I haven't given her a gift yet. How about I buy one for you?"

"what!"

Jenny's face lit up with ecstasy, and she covered her mouth with both hands:

"real?"

"Of course." Carl nodded and beckoned to the shop assistant.

"How much?"

Three pounds!

"it is good."

"No." Seeing Carl take out his wallet to pay, Mary finally came to her senses and hurriedly said:

"I'll buy it."

"It's alright." Karl shook his head.

"I'm having trouble deciding what gift to give."

"Jenny, go try on the clothes first. If there's anything that doesn't fit, have them alter it. It'll be quick."

"OK."

Jenny shook off Mary's arm, took the dress with a grin, and headed to the dressing room.

"I'm so sorry."

Seeing that things had come to this point, Mary could only apologize helplessly:

"Thank you for your expense."

Carl waved his hand.

He had overheard the mother and daughter arguing, and since he was indeed planning to give them a gift, he decided to buy it.

Three pounds was nothing to him, but it was a considerable sum for an ordinary family. Although a carriage ride cost three or five pence, it was already beyond the reach of an average family.

Mary had to be very careful with every penny.

"Baron Karl".

As Jenny emerged from the dressing room in her glamorous gown, she extended an invitation:

"Tonight, a senior artist who performed at the concert is hosting a banquet for newcomers. Would you like to attend with me?"

"May I?"

"sure!"

Jenny looked enthusiastic:

"It is our honor to have a nobleman attend the banquet."

Mary, who was standing to the side, opened her mouth as if to say something, but then hesitated. She had been promised that she would accompany Mary to the banquet.

"Alright then."

Carl nodded:

"I will definitely go then."

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"Your uncle's neighbor has a carriage; he'll take you to the banquet. Remember to be polite."

in the room.

Mary helped her daughter tidy her clothes:

"Karl won't go until after work, so I don't know when he'll arrive. Don't blame him if he doesn't go; after all, the inspector has a lot of things to do."

"understood."

Jenny flicked her sleeves, somewhat impatiently saying:

"I'm leaving."

"Take the money." Mary shoved the prepared wallet into her hand.

"You're all grown up now, you can't be out in the world alone without money."

"Thank you, Mom."

Jenny smiled and kissed Mary on the cheek, waved, and walked out, lifting her skirt with both hands.

This was her first formal banquet since she came of age, and it was even a banquet hosted by her singing group. She was already quite excited.

We arrived at the banquet venue.

There are already quite a few people waiting.

"Northcan!"

"Prey!"

"Jenny!"

"..."

The newlyweds greeted each other, complimented each other's attire, and waited for their seniors to arrive.

Not long after.

"Senior Percy!"

"Senior Oberon!"

"..."

Several veteran singers from various troupes arrived one after another.

Compared to the green newcomers, these individuals, though not much older, are much more mature in their demeanor.

banquet.

It's quite unusual for newcomers.

It's commonplace for them.

However, only relatively peripheral members of the team attended; the real core members did not participate in the banquet, presumably because the newcomers were not of high enough status.

"Jenny, nice outfit." The team's substitute lead singer, Pesci, approached Jenny and asked with a smile:

"It must be expensive, right?"

"It's alright." Jenny was slightly reserved.

"Three gold pounds."

"Oh!" Percy raised an eyebrow.

"I remember your family wasn't very well-off."

"Yes." Jenny blushed.

A friend gave it to me.

"Friend?" Percy frowned instinctively.

"A male friend?"

"..." Jenny lowered her head:

"Yes."

"He's willing to spend so much money on you, it seems he really cares," Pessie sighed, and continued:

"But let me remind you, if you want to be the lead singer of a group in the future, you can't get involved in anything between men and women."

"Without a pure body, many shows cannot be performed."

……

Jenny's expression changed slightly.

"Who's Percy!"

Just as the two were talking, a loud voice rang out.

The crowd looked in the direction of the sound and saw a group of men in police uniforms marching in, looking menacing.

"That's me."

Percy hurriedly raised his hand:

"What's up?"

"Hmm." The lead officer nodded.

"There's a case that might be related to you. Come back with us for an investigation."

"what!"

Percy's expression changed drastically:

"At this time? Can we not go?"

"What do you think?" the officer asked impatiently, his brow furrowed.

"Knowing you are members of the Barrow Singing Group, if there are no problems, you can go back tomorrow."

"But..." Percy turned around, his eyes full of pleading.

However, everyone else had different expressions. Even some close group members avoided eye contact, clearly not intending to say a few words in reconciliation.

"What's wrong?"

Carl had just gotten out of the car when he saw this scene:

"Ham, long time no see."

"Baron Karl".

The officer named Ham, who had been wearing a stern and imposing expression, immediately smiled when he saw Carl.

"What a coincidence, you're here for the banquet too?"

"Yes."

Carl nodded:

"What are you doing?"

"This..." Ham hesitated for a moment before saying:

"It's nothing."

(End of this chapter)