Chapter 177 – How Do You Feel?
In Beijing, there are many street singers.
They come from all over the country. Most of them come to this super city with the dream of becoming famous, eager to use their talents to embark on the path of stardom, stand on the stage of public attention, and be respected by all.
But 99% of these people can’t realize their ideals. Their dreams and passions will be eroded and extinguished by life in the big cities, and they will struggle to survive in the end.
Many singers can’t find a way out. They can only live in the streets and sing on squares, underground passages and roadsides.
On one hand, it is to earn the cost of maintaining a basic living, and on the other hand, they are eager to be discovered by Bole. (TN: Bole – Metaphor refers to those who have eyesight and are good at finding outstanding talents.)
In the entertainment and pop music world, there are really many examples of street artists becoming famous.
Among the wondering singers, some people are really capable and talented.
It’s just that they’re out of luck.
The singer who was singing “The Brightest Star In The Night Sky” on the pedestrian street was very young, at most 20 years old. He is thin and not very tall, with a touch of childishness on his ordinary face.
A guitar, a microphone, an electric stereo, and an open case on the ground.
The standard ‘singing for a living’ set up.
Unfortunately, although the singer played the guitar quite well and the notes were accurate, his singing skills and voice were flat.
As a result, his performance couldn’t attract the attention of pedestrians, make them stop to listen, or throw money into the box.
There were so many street performers and singers in Beijing that everyone wasn’t surprised seeing such a sight.
Unless there are attractive and distinguishing features, ordinary people will not be willing to pay.
Although not welcomed and appreciated, the young street singer still sang seriously and stood there stubbornly.
Looking at him, Lu Chen suddenly remembered himself who had just arrived in Beijing.
His heart was filled with emotions.
If it wasn’t for that dream, perhaps he would still be working as a waiter and part-time singer in Forget Worries Bar, working hard to survive and paying off debts, and never see the hope of life!
While Lu Chen was looking at the singer, Chen Fei’er was looking at Lu Chen with interest.
The Heavenly Queen suddenly said, “He didn’t sing well and ruined all your songs. You should teach him!”
There was a sly look in her eyes, as if she couldn’t wait to see a good show.
Lu Chen was stunned: “Wouldn’t that be bad?”
Chen Fei’er said with a smile, “What’s wrong with it? in fact, you are helping him. Otherwise, I don’t think he can make any money. Perhaps after he pays the venue fee today, he won’t have enough to buy a meal and might starve.”
In Beijing, one can’t just sing and perform at any place. One needs to apply to the city management agency to get a permit to perform at a specified place. The venue fee varies in different places.
Some are free and some are expensive.
The flow of people here is very dense. It is not easy to apply for a position, and it is not cheap!
If one can’t earn back the rent, one may really starve.
“Take it as…”
Chen Fei’er tilted her head and said, “You singing a song for me!”
“Uh…”
Lu Chen thought about it, stood up, and walked towards the other party.
Since the singer chose his own song, he must like the song and should be a fan.
Then he should give him a hand and encourage him.
After walking to the front of the singer and waiting until the other party has finished singing a passage, Lu Chen smiled and asked, “Hello, I also want to sing this song. Can you accompany me?”
The singer was stunned.
He didn’t notice Lu Chen at first. It wasn’t until Lu Chen made a request that he found that Lu Chen looked very familiar.
“You!”
The street singer suddenly opened his eyes wide, with a surprised look: “You are…”
He obviously recognized Lu Chen.
Without waiting for the other party to say his name, Lu Chen asked seriously, “Okay?”
“Okay, okay!”
The young singer flushed with excitement. He nodded repeatedly and said, “No… no problem.”
He never dreamed that his own cover of a very popular song unexpectedly attracted the original singer.
Lu Chen!
The probability… is like winning the lottery?
He stammered and added: “I… My name is Guo Han, Dong… Mr. Dong Guo’s Guo.” (TN: He’s just telling how his name is spelled. Dong Gou is a famous character in a story)
“Hello. My name is Lu Chen.”
Lu Chen smiled and raised his hand to hold the microphone.
The dialogue between the two people, through the amplification of microphone and speaker, aroused the curiosity of many people around.
Guo Han breathed hard a few times, then clenched his teeth and played the prelude.
Lu Chen nodded gently with the beat, opened his mouth and began to sing.
“Will the brightest star in the night sky recall, my companion, whose shadow melt into the wind!”
His clear and clean voice sounded instantly in the bustling pedestrian street and penetrated into the ears of people.
“Will the brightest star in the night sky recall, my companion, whose shadow melt into the wind!”
“I pray for a clear conscience with tears on my eyes.”
“Find the strength to embrace you, pretending nothing’s wrong!”
“Whenever I am lost in darkness and fail to find the meaning of life, Oh~ the brightest star in the night sky.”
“Please shine the path towards you~”
In Lu Chen’s singing, the people sitting in the chairs around raised their heads one after another. Several girls even looked surprised, as if they had found something incredible.
Many passers-by stopped, their eyes focused on Lu Chen and Guo Han.
Doubt, surprise, curiosity…
Some people rushed over after hearing the song and gathered in front of the two.
“He sounds a lot like the original singer…”
“What do you mean, sounds like? Don’t you recognize him? HE is the original singer, Lu Chen, who wrote the song!”
“Really?”
“It seems to be true. I have watched the competition “Singing China”, and he is the champion Lu Chen!”
“So handsome, and his singing is so pleasant to listen to!”
Among the people who gathered around, there were a lot of girls who recognized Lu Chen and were all very excited!
However, the quality of the people in Beijing is very good, and everyone keeps their distance. They even keep their voice down when talking.
Many girls took out their mobile phones to take photos of Lu Chen, and even the ones who stood in front squatted down, so as not to affect the people behind taking photos or watching.
The people gathering around them were getting more and more!
Such a scene was beyond Lu Chen’s imagination.
Because it has only been a short time since his official debut, Lu Chen still didn’t have the consciousness of a star artist. He doesn’t wear sunglasses and masks to cover up when he goes shopping, and doesn’t think he could attract onlookers.
However, Lu Chen underestimated the influence of his works, not to mention the high ratings of “Singing China”, his album “You Who Sat Next To Me”, that has just been recently released, has brought him a lot of popularity.
The album’s title song, whether on the internet or on the radio, has been widely played and has a high popularity. So, as the original singer, it immediately attracted the attention of a lot of people!
Fortunately, all the onlookers were orderly, and Lu Chen was able to continue singing calmly.
He also saw Chen Fei’er appeared in the crowd, laughing like a fox who had just stolen a hen.
She was very proud of herself. (TN: Like her plan worked)
“The brightest star in the night sky, can you hear clearly, the endless sighs from lonely souls looking up!”
After singing the last few words gently, Lu Chen let go and took a step back and bowed to everyone.
Wow ~
Warm applause broke out immediately.
Lu Chen smiled and said, “Thank you everyone for your support…”
Some people immediately responded. They took money out of their pocket and put it in the guitar case on the ground.
Others followed suit and a layer of banknotes quickly piled up in the box that originally had few change.
Guo Han’s face turned red. He was too excited to speak.
A bold girl came up and asked, “Lu Chen, can I take a picture with you?”
Being asked for a photo by fans was really new to Lu Chen.
He nodded and said with a smile, “Of course.”
“Ah!”
The girl screamed, and immediately jumped up and hugged Lu Chen’s arm tightly, and leaned her head on his shoulder.
Her movements were very skillful. (TN: Like she has done this action a lot of times)
Her companion took several pictures in succession on her mobile phone.
He satisfied one after another. In addition to taking a photo, there were also people who ask for autographs.
What was interesting was that Lu Chen’s fans were basically girls.
In fact, there were many boys watching, but they were very reserved. They didn’t want to take photos with Lu Chen.
After all, Lu Chen was only a little-known singer artist, not a big star.
In Beijing, where there are a lot of people, his presence is still insufficient to cause a stir.
If it was Chen Fei’er, the situation would definitely be completely different!
After finally meeting the requirements of the girls, Lu Chen was finally able to get away.
He said to Guo Han, “Come on, work hard!”
Guo Han nodded again and again, and finally choke out a sentence: “Thank you!”
Lu Chen smiled and patted him on the shoulder, then walked away toward the mall in front of him.
After a while, Chen Fei’er caught up from behind and walked side by side with him.
The Queen of Sweet Songs asked with a smile, “How do you feel?”
Lu Chen thought about it carefully and said, “Good.”
The feeling of being loved and admired was very good, extremely good!
Chen Fei’er sighed: “But when you get used to it and often encounter it, you will become fed up with it and even distress.”
“But at that time, if you want to give up these things, I’m afraid you couldn’t do it.”
Lu Chen asked, “What do you think I should do?”
Chen Fei’er said with a smile, “It’s very simple. Get wine and get drunk now. Enjoy it now, young man!”
Lu Chen was speechless.
Chen Fei’er suddenly said: “I want to drink, drink beer, a large one!”
Lu Chen was surprised: “Sister Fei, can you still drink? Besides, you’ve eaten spicy food and drank in the evening. Your throat…”
Chen Fei’er’s voice is recognized as the golden voice in the circle!
Chen Fei’er stared at him and interrupted, “just say whether you are willing or unwilling to accompany me!”
Lu Chen thought carefully again and said, “Not willing!”
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TN: Kinda spoiler: He will not leave her. He will only not accompany her in drinking but he will still be with her.
TN: No teaser for the next chapter. No time to make one. Another chapter tomorrow.
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