Huayu96: My Thirty Years of a Prodigal Son

"you......"

Zeng Li instinctively wanted to refute.

But when the words were about to come out, he sighed dejectedly.

She thought Qin Sheng was right.

She also felt that she didn't have much talent in acting.

The reason I was able to pass the art exam was simply because I had a background in opera performance and I was indeed good-looking, which is why I was admitted.

But after her initial dejection, Zeng Li came to her senses again.

"No! I admit that I don't have much talent for acting."

But why should I pursue a career in music?

I don't have much talent for singing!

Qin Sheng laughed and said, "Since neither of us has any talent, we should definitely find an industry with less competition to develop in."

The competition in the music industry is definitely less intense than that in acting.

Therefore, I recommend that you pursue a career in the music industry.

Zeng Li was a little confused.

After thinking for a while without figuring it out, he turned to look at Yuan Quan with a pleading look in his eyes.

When she didn't know what to do, she was used to asking Yuan Quan for help.

Yuan Quan remained silent.

To be honest, she felt a little uncomfortable when Qin Sheng refused to introduce her to a record company.

Now that the other party is trying to help Zeng Li, she feels even more uncomfortable.

Despite feeling uncomfortable, she wasn't the type to jeopardize her best friend's future because of her personal feelings.

After considering for a moment, Yuan Quan asked Zeng Li:

"Ah Li, what are your own thoughts?"

Zeng Li bit her lower lip.

"I don't know, I never thought about becoming a singer."

"Now that someone can help you be a singer, you should think about it," Yuan Quan said.

Zeng Li exchanged a glance with Yuan Quan and understood what Yuan Quan meant.

Both of them were well aware of their current situation.

He came from a small town, with no background, no resources, and no connections.

Even if you get into the Central Academy of Drama, it only gives you more opportunities in the future; it doesn't guarantee success.

Now, another excellent opportunity is right in front of us.

So Yuan Quan's subtext was that this was a rare opportunity, so why not give it a try?

After receiving Yuan Quan's support, Zeng Li took a deep breath and turned to look at Qin Sheng.

"If you can help me, then I can give it a try."

Qin Sheng smiled.

"Since I recommended you, I naturally intend to help you."

Okay, I'm going to Mr. Liu Huan's recording studio tomorrow. You... um, you two will come with me.

I'll talk to them for you and see if I can get you a chance to release a song.

Zeng Li became nervous when he heard that the meeting would be held tomorrow.

"What...do I need to prepare?"

Qin Sheng chuckled.

"You don't need to prepare anything; your seven years of experience in theater is the best preparation."

Just follow my instructions when the time comes.

Zeng Li then looked at Yuan Quan.

Despite feeling a pang of sadness, Yuan Quan nodded to Zeng Li.

This is such a great opportunity!

Should not be missed!

"Okay, then we'll go with you tomorrow morning."

Zeng Li agreed.

After finishing their meal and conversation, the three of them stood up.

Qin Sheng went to pay the bill.

Looking at the time, it's almost three o'clock.

Qin Sheng felt it was too unsafe for two girls to walk such a long way home alone at this hour!

After all, this was 1996, and even in Beijing, the public security was not good enough.

So he firmly stated that he would take the two girls home.

Yuan Quan wanted to refuse, but Qin Sheng insisted on giving it to her this time.

Zeng Li also seized the opportunity to say, "Yuan Quan, let him see us off! Those thugs have been blocking our way at the village entrance these past few days, I'm really scared."

Qin Sheng was somewhat surprised to hear this.

He remembered that at the bar, Zeng Li seemed to have mistaken him for some kind of thug harassing them.

Frowning, Qin Sheng asked, "What happened?"

Yuan Quan didn't say anything, but Zeng Li couldn't hold it in.

"We were short of money, so to save money, we rented a house in a village."

However, there are a few local hooligans in their early twenties in this village who, ever since they met us, always like to wait for us to get off work at two or three in the morning and harass us at the village entrance.

Yuan Quan and I are so annoyed!

Qin Sheng frowned even more deeply.

Isn't this just classic 90s thug behavior?

If I remember correctly, the crime of hooliganism has not yet been abolished in the law!

This is indeed a bit unsafe.

Therefore, Qin Sheng insisted on sending the two of them back.

Although Yuan Quan was mature and composed, she was actually a little afraid of those hooligans in the village.

After thinking about it, she finally agreed to let Qin Sheng deliver it.

Walking down the street, Qin Sheng couldn't help but ask, "Since that place is so unsafe, why don't you find somewhere else to stay?"

Zeng Li pursed her lips.

"Who says otherwise! I wanted to move out the very first day I moved in, but Yuan Quan wouldn't let me!"

Yuan Quan looked up and gave Qin Sheng a brief explanation.

"I've already paid two months' rent, but the landlord won't give me a refund."

We don't have the money to rent anywhere else, so we can only hold on for now.

Upon hearing this, Qin Sheng considered it for a moment and then said:

"It would be best to find a safer place."

After all, you two are both girls, and both so beautiful. If something really happens to you, it will be too late to regret it.

If you don't have any money on hand right now, I can lend you some.

Yuan Quan raised an eyebrow, but ultimately remained silent.

Renting a place in Beijing is not cheap.

Although he told Zeng Li that if he had money, he would definitely move to this house.

But now that someone is actually willing to lend her money to move to a new house, she starts to feel reluctant to part with it.

After all, it's two months' rent.

This is equivalent to three or four months' salary they used to earn in the Peking Opera troupe.

She was genuinely reluctant to let the money go to waste.

Seeing that Yuan Quan was hesitant, Qin Sheng considered for a moment and then spoke again:

"Or I have another option."

I'm currently staying in a three-bedroom apartment that Teacher Liu Huan arranged for me, which isn't far from the bar where you work.

If you don't mind, you can come and stay with me.

You don't need to pay rent to stay here.

Upon hearing this, Zeng Li's eyes lit up immediately.

This is a great idea!

It's free, safe, and you can live with the guy you like!

Zeng Li excitedly shook Yuan Quan's arm.

Although he didn't speak, his bright eyes said it all.

Yuan Quan glanced at Qin Sheng indifferently.

I can see the current situation very clearly.

This Qin Sheng clearly likes Zeng Li and wants to pursue her.

And her silly sister also clearly had a good impression of Qin Sheng.

If these two were put together, they would absolutely fall in love and quickly become accomplices.

To be honest, I don't have a bad impression of Qin Sheng.

He's handsome, well-connected, and talented.

Most importantly, he's a very good person.

Throughout the night, the other person's behavior was very measured and appropriate, so I didn't find them offensive.

But since it concerned her sister's happiness, Yuan Quan didn't want to let Qin Sheng pass the test so easily.

So Yuan Quan cleared her throat and said calmly, "Thank you for your kind offer, but I'd rather not use it for now."