Huayu 02: The Days of Extreme Pulling and Rolling with the Fairy

Gu Renlong leaned against the rehearsal hall door, with the client's security guards at the stairwell: "You're really something, aren't you? Cao Zhi could compose a poem in seven steps, and you're writing a song in seven hours, huh?"

Xie Jin ignored him. What he really wanted to say was that he didn't write a song in seven hours, but rather he wrote a song by acting out his own performance in seven hours.

After all, natural childbirth is never as quick or easy as this; I just copied it down in seven minutes...

Gu Renlong closed the door and whispered, "Old Xie, I'm really a little scared now. Tell me, was it real security provided for you, or was it a disguised form of..."

Speaking of this, Gu Renlong sighed, "I really shouldn't have come this time. Luckily, I didn't bring any female celebrities, otherwise we wouldn't have been able to leave. I never expected them to go this far."

Xie Jin would be lying if she said she wasn't afraid yesterday.

Before my rebirth, I was just a struggling migrant worker in Beijing, perhaps only changing industries quite a bit.

After being reborn, he didn't get any Dragon Pride System, nor did he return as some urban soldier king or ancient martial arts master.

A bullet to the body will kill you, but if you're held captive and slapped twice, you'll still have to say it was a good shot.

As an ordinary citizen, who can say they wouldn't panic upon seeing this thing?

The security detail assigned to me by the other party is called security when they're protecting me, but they're called thugs when they're controlling me...

After a good night's sleep, I've adjusted my mindset.

The other person is getting married, a major life event where they are most concerned about their reputation. There shouldn't be any problems.

Now we have to reassure Lao Gu: "Since you're already here, stop sighing. Take good care of your client, but don't get too close."

"This is a wedding, you should also give a gift on behalf of the company. Don't be stingy with the formalities."

Gu Renlong nodded: "Don't worry, I've wrapped everything up... Are you sure it's really no F or T?"

Xie Jin scoffed, "Don't make a fuss. From east to west, from south to north, those who get rich first these days are all ruthless. It's easy to get rich quickly by seizing opportunities, but those who can hold onto their money are the ones with real strength."

"It's the same everywhere. You southerners who live by the sea have even more ruthless characters."

Gu Renlong sighed, "That's true... making a little money here is nerve-wracking. To be honest, this place feels more complicated than Hollywood."

"At least in Hollywood, we know where we can't go and who we can't associate with. It's different here. Back home, those who make a living off others are all Buddhist prayer beads."

Xie Jin, still worried, added, "Whether you rub the prayer beads or not, doing it will leave a mark on the world. What goes around comes around."

"Wealth gained through violence and power will be replaced by new violence and power."

..........

Auspicious days for weddings and funerals

The wedding venue was decorated in a grand style, and the guests were a diverse bunch. Some of them looked like fellow miners. Although they were a bit rustic, their wealth was undeniable.

Some of them look like they're in high positions, and while they're older, they don't have many secretaries, but they're very shrewd and capable.

Xie Jin saw the groom from afar backstage. The two looked at each other, and the groom nodded. He was not tall, and when he smiled, his eyes immediately narrowed into slits, making him look like a blessed man.

"Teacher Xie, you're too kind. Why did you have Brother Gu book the whole place?" Hu Yang appeared behind them without them noticing.

  

You walk so quietly...

"Of course, it's a joyous occasion; the guests receive gifts, and we should share in the happiness."

Hu Yang nodded, his expression warming up a bit. "Did you rest well yesterday? Will you feel any problems later?"

"Don't worry, I've written two new songs specifically about weddings this time."

Hu Yang was slightly surprised: "You mean the new song?"

"right"

"Mr. Liu will be very happy to know," Hu Yang said as he opened the thermos.

"Teacher Xie, this is a new cup. I heard that you singers like to drink water infused with loquat and monk fruit, so I had it prepared specially."

Xie Jin took it, smelled it, and glanced at Gu Renlong: "Old Gu, look at this! What does it mean to have a tiger in your heart but a rose in your hand?"

"I'm so thirsty, let me have a drink first."

Gu Renlong rolled his eyes, took the cup, and took a sip that was so hot it made him grimace, without letting any tea go into Xie Jin's mouth.

Hu Yang didn't speak, but gave Gu Renlong a half-smile.

"It was my oversight. I'll bring Brother Gu some tea later."

I added some light, non-greasy beef.

Xie Jin felt great, had energy, and her voice was relaxed.

The emcee, Xie Jin, looked familiar; she felt like a host, but she couldn't remember his name.

His voice is very magnetic, and he hosts very well, able to engage the guests' emotions without being overly sentimental.

After the required rituals were completed, the other party nodded to Xie Jin.

The lights slowly went out

Xie Jin slowly walked to the center of the stage.

There were gasps of surprise in the audience when the lights came on.

The groom's best man and the bride's maid of honor were both quite young.

Most of them were younger members of local families who worked in various industries, including weaponry and firearms. The bridesmaids covered their mouths and patted the arms of their female friends next to them.

"Is it really him? How much did the man spend?"

"He's even more handsome than in the movies! I want my wedding to look like this!"

With a gentle sweep of the strings, Xie Jin's voice flowed out slowly, like a clear spring splashing in a rocky ravine.

Gentle as the evening breeze, yet with a hint of hoarseness.

- "There are so many people in this world"

- "A door was open in the crowd."

- "In my hazy eyes, the blue morning when I first saw you remains forever."

Many young people who came to the wedding banquet with their parents recognized it as a new song, definitely a new song!

- "There are so many people in this world"

How lucky I am to have "us"

- "The dawns and dusks of this long destiny often make me gaze into the distance in a daze."

As Xie Jin sang this part, she picked up her instrument, stood up, and slightly raised her hand, signaling the lighting technician to turn the lights on the newlyweds.

The groom was so excited he kept grinning like an idiot, hugging his beloved wife.

The gentle singing and warm, happy atmosphere gradually drew the audience into the gentle glow of the sunset.

The bride whispered in her husband's ear, "Honey, you really made me look good in front of my girlfriends."

The groom's ears were practically tucked behind his ears – "a small matter."

- "Gray leaves drift on the pond, watching the plane roar away to a distant land."

- "The sound of footsteps echoes through the long corridor of time, then the lights come on and the place is deserted."

- "A few frames from the past flash by in the evening breeze, have they vanished in the rush of time?"

-"You walk in the distant light, all radiant, surrounded by so many people, yet the world remains silent."

...........

Mr. Liu's friend, Mr. Zheng, listened to the song and nodded, "You know what, the lyrics are really good."

"Old Liu, you actually have some artistic talent. Unlike Old Wang's son's wedding, where they had a bunch of Koreans singing and dancing. Dog meat isn't fit for the banquet. What was that all about?"

Many of the guests in the audience stood up and waved in rhythm.

With such a wonderful atmosphere at his son's wedding, Mr. Liu felt incredibly proud.

"Have a smoke, have a smoke. That's the kid singing your phone ringtone. You think he hired it for the kids? He only hired it because you guys like it, just to liven things up."

"This kid not only sings but also acts in movies; he's a real talent."

"Oh, so you're starting to get into the arts and culture scene, planning to dabble in it?"

Old Liu remained noncommittal: "Actually, it's not impossible. How about we make a movie for fun? That way, people won't always laugh at us for having that muddy smell from digging in the dirt."

"Okay, Nao Nao. In our circle, you're the only one willing to do this trendy thing."

..........

When the song ended, the young people in the audience crowded around, shouting, "One more song! One more song!"

Xie Jin took a sip of hot water, smiled, and picked up her zither: "Ten miles of spring breeze are not as good as you."

.......

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Backstage

Gu Renlong handed Xie Jin a towel to wipe his sweat; the overhead light was too close, making it unbearably hot. "Perfect! Secretary Hu is with the guests up front; from what I heard, the client is very satisfied."

Xie Jin took a sip of water: "As long as you're satisfied, I won't feel guilty about making this money."

The two men were talking in the back while Huang Bo started singing in the front.

Judging from the lively sounds, the scene must have been quite spectacular. To be honest, Huang Bo's looks aren't particularly outstanding.

But he has a talent for quickly integrating into any environment and making everyone like him.

This is also why Gu Renlong always felt that Huang Bo's business meetings were the core reason why the company's profitability was so important.

As the ceremony drew to a close, Xie Jin and Huang Bo took photos with the young guests, and then accompanied the client to see them off at the entrance. That basically completed the whole process.

Compared to those artists who flirt right after singing and don't linger for even a minute longer, Xie Jin has done a much better job.

Old Gu whispered to Xie Jin, "We've sung, given the gift, eaten the meal, and the wedding is over. Shouldn't we prepare to leave? I see there are plane tickets available this afternoon."

I think it's okay.

As the two were talking, Hu Yang patted Xie Jin on the shoulder from behind: "Brother Xie, why are you in such a hurry to leave? I'll bother you for a few minutes; President Liu wants to see you."