Bassist Becomes Official

The audience in the bar was going wild. They didn't even need tickets; just buying a few bottles of beer got them to see a live star. This was too much value!

Lin Chudong sang three songs in a row, and the entire venue exploded.

After the first chorus, Lin Chudong suddenly shouted into the band's internal microphone.

"Bass, solo, four bars!"

Wang Zhi was stunned for a moment, then quickly began to strum the strings, his right hand moving back and forth, his thumb as if it had an engine.

Unlike guitar playing, bass fingerwork was more flashy. Although the sound was low, a bass solo was incredibly explosive.

Wang Zhi was full of confidence. He walked to the front of the stage under the spotlight, with Lin Chudong and Chen Jianguo accompanying him on either side.

Under the lights, a bead of sweat appeared on Wang Zhi's forehead. All his hard work over the past few days had finally paid off.

His years of guitar foundation erupted at this moment.

The screams from the audience below pushed Wang Zhi's excitement to its peak.

The four bars felt as long as a century.

When the solo ended, Wang Zhi quickly retreated to his position. Lin Chudong continued singing, immersing the audience in the ocean of music once more.

After the performance ended, sitting backstage, they packed up their things. Liang Yin said excitedly, "The performance went incredibly well. The bar owner gave me twenty thousand, even though we agreed on ten thousand. Their beer sales doubled tonight."

"Twenty thousand yuan, let's split it."

Lin Chudong shook his head. "Since we've established a company, we'll follow the rules. We'll settle everything at the end of the month."

"How did your first performance feel?"

Chen Jianguo smiled. "I used to perform in bars back in the day. I never thought I'd be back in one now. The atmosphere in a bar is still great."

Jia Lu's excited face turned red. She shyly said, "It was exhilarating. Seeing the audience below swaying along, I really felt like I was in control of the whole place."

Jing Feifei was still buzzing with excitement, unable to sit still. "Brother Fei, let's do another one! I can sing a few more songs!"

Lin Chudong gave a wry smile. "Forget it, forget it. Don't get too excited. When we have concerts later, you'll have plenty to do."

Wang Zhi said, "Brother Fei..."

The sudden bass solo today had caught him off guard. Fortunately, he hadn't slacked off on his practice.

Lin Chudong said, "Wang Zhi, your hard work is evident to everyone. You performed exceptionally well today. I announce that you have been officially accepted."

Lin Chudong stood up and extended his hand. "Welcome to the Liang Yin Band."

Wang Zhi's eyes immediately welled up, the pressure of the past few days releasing through his tear ducts.

He might not have the best talent, but he was determined to be the most hardworking one!

He wiped away his tears and shook Lin Chudong's hand.

"Thank you, Brother Fei!"

Liang Yin said, "Great, our Liang Yin Band finally has all its members! I'm treating everyone tonight, let's have a feast!"

"Yay!"

"I'll buy the ingredients, Da Fei will cook."

Lin Chudong: ...

This Intermediate Cooking Skill really wasn't a good thing.

Twelve o'clock at night. While everyone else was fast asleep, the Liangyin Music Shop was still bustling with activity.

A hot pot filled with red oil sat on the table, surrounded by various ingredients for dipping.

Liang Yin expressed some dissatisfaction, "Da Fei, I asked you to cook a meal, and you made hot pot!"

"Shopkeeper's wife, I made the hot pot base myself. Just eat it, it'll be delicious!"

Jing Feifei excitedly raised her wine glass, "Hot pot with Chengdu is a perfect match!"

Just as everyone was about to start eating, Lin Chudong said, "A friend of mine will be arriving shortly. You guys should pour him a few drinks."

"Who is it?"

"Tian Yingxiong."

Wang Zhi's eyes lit up. "Tian Yingxiong? The Golden Melody Award winner from last year?"

"Yes, he's incredibly popular."

Liang Yin seemed a bit flustered. "Then I should tidy up. Is hot pot okay for entertaining such a big star?"

Lin Chudong said, "It's fine. He's just hungry, hot pot is perfect for him."

Chen Jianguo said, "I've heard Xiao Tian's music. It's very distinctive, especially his rap."

Lin Chudong smiled, "Old Chen has good taste. I wrote all his rap songs."

Just then, a voice came from outside the door.

"Who's bragging in here?"

A handsome young man in a hoodie walked in, wearing sunglasses even though it was dark, his style a bit exaggerated.

Taking off his sunglasses, Liang Yin quickly stood up.

"Teacher Tian, please sit down quickly."

Tian Yingxiong was stunned, and his attitude immediately changed 180 degrees. He grabbed Liang Yin's hand.

"Oh my, is this the shopkeeper's wife? Her looks are no less than Lin Qiqi's. Lin, how did you manage to find such a beautiful shopkeeper's wife?"

Lin Chudong kicked him, "Get your dog paws off, eat first."

Tian Yingxiong quickly let go. Seeing Jia Lu and Jing Feifei beside him, his eyes darted around.

"I knew you'd come to this piano shop, were you trying to find a partner? You son of a bitch, eating alone, not introducing anyone to me?"

Liang Yin and the others exchanged glances. The singer who looked so serious on TV was actually so cheerful in private.

Lin Chudong said, "Enough nonsense, taste your godfather's cooking first."

"Damn!"

Tian Yingxiong picked up a piece of fatty beef, dipped it in some spicy soup, then in the oil dish, and stuffed it into his mouth.

Instantly, his eyes lit up.

"Holy shit, Lin, did you make this? You've really improved. You're not the same guy who ate instant noodles with me in a rented room back then!"

"It's not for nothing that I call you godfather!"

Without another word, Tian Yingxiong began to eat heartily.

Chen Jianguo was used to it, Jing Feifei didn't recognize him, while Liang Yin, Jia Lu, and Wang Zhi were all shocked.

Celebrities were truly different in private than in front of the camera. If singers were like this, would actors be even more exaggerated?

Lin Chudong said, "Have you eaten enough? I called you here to talk about serious business. Get me a few commercial performances, or maybe a variety show."

Friendships in the industry were all fake. There were only a few true friends. It was time to rely on them.

Tian Yingxiong asked, "Are you going on a dating show?"

"Even dogs wouldn't go on that."

He glanced at the three ladies and nodded. Indeed, dating shows couldn't compare to this piano shop.

"What about reality shows?"

"Reality shows can be considered. Don't you have resources for music-related ones?"

"What do you want to go on? I don't even have resources myself," Tian Yingxiong sighed.

"A music festival. The Magic City Summer Music Festival at the end of the month."

Tian Yingxiong's expression turned a bit strange. "Shen Jianbin and his crew will be at the Summer Music Festival. Aren't you afraid of clashing?"

"Afraid of what? He'll perform his, I'll perform mine."

Tian Yingxiong gave him a thumbs-up. "Awesome. Looks like it's going to be a direct confrontation. Alright, I'll take care of this."

Hearing this, Liang Yin quickly picked up a glass of wine.

"Teacher Tian, thank you. On behalf of the Liang Yin Band, I toast you!"

Tian Yingxiong immediately put on a cheeky grin. "Oh, the shopkeeper's wife is toasting me? I must have a drink! Your band has so many beautiful women!"

Tian Yingxiong downed the drink in one gulp, then his gaze fell on the shy Jia Lu.

"Little sister, what kind of musician are you?"

Jia Lu shook her head. "I'm no good. I'm Brother Fei's forbidden plaything."

Pfft...

Lin Chudong spat his wine onto the floor, nearly choking.

Tian Yingxiong was stunned.

He just asked what kind of musician the little sister was, how did such a sentence come out?

"Old Lin, if you're going to be like this, then I'll have to call you Teacher Da Fei and ask you to teach me how you 'discipline' them?"