At midnight, some people had already fallen asleep with their beautiful wives in their arms, while others had just started to make a living.
Actually, this "he" was not right, because the short person in front of her with dyed red hair, wearing leather pants, a sweater, and a huge belt was not a boy, but a cool tomboy girl.
But for a girl, with this kind of dressing and a washboard figure, it was relatively safe for her to hang out in places like bars and nightclubs!
Xu Lu, a girl from the northeast, came to Beijing because she liked to sing and became a member of the Beijing Drifters Army. Of course, she had not made a name for herself after four years. Now, she was still singing in a bar called Tianya in Beijing.
It was the same as four years ago, but now, she was more experienced and knew how to protect herself.
At midnight, Xu Lu held her guitar and took the place of the previous singer to sing on stage.
"For you, I used half a year's savings to cross the sea to see you …"
That's right, Xu Lu sang Murphy's song, a song she liked very much. Of course, the bar's customers also liked to listen to it.
Perhaps it was because of the four years of practice, Xu Lu's singing was very good. In this song, "I Came Across the Ocean to See You", she could bite every note very accurately, and every beat was just right.
Of course, her voice condition could not be compared to Murphy's. Murphy's voice was clear, and at the same time, it was rich with emotion. Xu Lu's voice was slightly low, and did not have Murphy's pure feeling, but it was also very pleasant to listen to, and contained a kind of calmness that made people feel relaxed.
Tianya bar was located in a bustling business district in Beijing, surrounded by office buildings and commercial buildings. Most of the customers who came here to spend money were white-collar workers who had been busy all day or were lonely at night. Listening to Xu Lu's singing was a kind of mental relief for them.
Of course, people who knew the industry could also tell that Xu Lu's guitar playing and singing skills were also first-class. She did not need an accompaniment, and could play the song's accompaniment gently with the guitar.
Xu Lu sang from midnight to three in the morning. When she returned to the lounge at the back, she was surprised to see the bar owner and a man standing together.
"Brother Ming." Xu Lu frowned slightly and greeted him in a low voice. She was going to take the money and go home quietly.
"Xu Lu, let me introduce you. This is Deng Haoran, a friend of mine." The bar owner, Brother Ming, waved at her.
"Just call me Haozi!" Deng Haoran smiled and extended his hand to Xu Lu.
This man named Deng Haoran was dressed casually. His clothes were clean and tidy, and he looked gentle. He didn't look like a bad guy, but how could a bad guy write the word "bad" on his face?
Xu Lu didn't respond. Instead, she looked at the boss. "Brother Ming, what's the meaning of this?"
The owner of this bar, Brother Ming, was actually a good person. She had been singing here for almost a year and nothing had happened that made her feel disgusted. However, his actions today really made Xu Lu feel confused.
Brother Ming did not have any bad intentions. He smiled and explained, "Haozi is a music broker. There's a program that he wants to talk to you about."
Music broker. No one knew where this name came from, but as everyone called it that, it became the name of a special industry. To be more precise, a music broker should be called a quasi-music manager.
Why was it "quasi-music"?
Because they didn't have a fixed profession, nor did they work for a management company or individual star. These people had a wide range of connections and were familiar with the underground singers in their city. They could help to contact some singers with dreams and abilities to participate in some talent shows before the start of some TV stations' talent shows.
Of course, if the singer they recommended was chosen, they could earn a considerable amount of referral fees from the TV station or the program's production company.
Xu Lu was no stranger to music brokers. Hearing this, she let down her guard a lot. She looked at Deng Haoran beside her. This man was not at all angry at being ignored and questioned. He even extended his hand in a friendly manner.
"Mr. Deng, why are you looking for me?" Xu Lu shook hands with him, maintaining a sense of distance in her tone.
"You guys talk first. If there's anything else, come find me, okay?" Brother Ming didn't get involved. He smiled and patted Xu Lu's shoulder, then turned and walked out.
Only Xu Lu and Deng Haoran were left in the lounge. Deng Haoran was indeed there to talk. After they sat down, he told Xu Lu about his intentions.
"Did you see the Beijing TV station's news yesterday? Or today's newspaper? "Deng Haoran smiled.
Xu Lu shook her head.
"Alright, it's okay. Let me introduce you. Beijing TV station is going to make a music talent show. Although it doesn't look like a talent show, it's more or less the same. It's called China's Voice. You can check it out later. There's a lot of news about it," Deng Haoran said.
'Looks like he wants me to try out this talent show!' Xu Lu thought to herself.
It wasn't that she had never participated in talent shows before. Sometimes, she even had to travel to other cities to participate. However, at that time, she participated based on her own enthusiasm. She wasn't sure if it was a problem with her image or if there was some shady business going on, but she was always eliminated early on. However, Xu Lu felt that her singing was not as bad as her competitors.
Now, Xu Lu was much more rational. She calmly listened to Deng Haoran's introduction.
"Of course. Although it's more or less the same as a talent show, this show is still a little different. I heard you sing 'I Came Across the Ocean to See You' just now. You should know Yang Yi, right?" When Deng Haoran mentioned that name, he saw a glimmer of light in Xu Lu's eyes. He knew in his heart that there was hope. He smiled and said, "This show is Yang Yi's idea. His company, China Star Productions, which produced the popular show 'The Limit Challenge,' collaborated with Beijing TV station to produce this' China's Voice '!"
When Xu Lu heard Yang Yi's name, she did have some reaction. This was normal. Yang Yi had written so many excellent songs. As long as it was a singer, they would want to be favored by him.
"Based on my experience, Yang Yi's show must have changed a lot. Otherwise, Beijing TV station wouldn't be so supportive of him. This show has even been promoted to a primetime slot on Friday nights!" Deng Haoran bragged. "A new show like this will definitely attract a lot of attention when it's broadcast. If you can pass the auditions and enter the recording segment, you will definitely become popular!"
Xu Lu's breathing changed a bit.
Deng Haoran was still talking non-stop. "Everyone has to have some dreams. I see that you're still very young, right? But your singing is very good. You must grab this opportunity and try your best. Don't always think that you're just a regular singer and just muddle through. You must know Ye Qing right? Don't just look at how popular he is now. A few years ago, before he debuted, he was also a regular singer in a bar. Look at him now, how good is he doing? "
"But … … I'm not pretty." Xu Lu said hesitantly.
"Oh right, if you didn't mention that, I forgot to tell you. At the press conference yesterday, that person, right, Meng Fansheng, the head of variety shows at Beijing TV station, even introduced this show. He said that this show only picks contestants with good singing. The contestants' looks, personal experiences, and stories are all not considered by the judges! " Deng Haoran changed Meng Fansheng's words from the judges to the judges he was familiar with. Perhaps it was because of his own understanding.
Although she still needed to find out more about this show in private, but after hearing Deng Haoran's introduction, Xu Lu was really moved.
This show … … really didn't consider the contestants' looks?
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