Rebirth of the Aspirations of Choucheng

Ling Xi felt that she had most likely met a pervert.

He kind of regrets that if he'd held back when there was a confrontation in the bar that day, he probably wouldn't have gotten into trouble.It's also because it's the first time he's experienced this kind of thing. Being touched by someone's face and holding hands in public is disgusting enough. He really can't tolerate any more outrageous behavior from the other party.

Ling Xi has been in Lidao for two years, and has sung in several bars one after another, and has seen a lot of various bad behaviors.The situation of customers getting drunk and eating girls' tofu happened almost every day, but the severity of the plots was different. It was not uncommon for him to see a scene of a boy being pressed against the bathroom wall and kissed forcibly.For some male animals, night and day are two worlds. Under the influence of alcohol, they may be in heat at any time, regardless of the partner or the occasion. Finding a sexual partner to open a room is better than sitting on the street drinking a cup of coffee Keep it simple.

Fortunately, Ling Xi is usually very low-key, mostly wearing a baseball cap and huddling quietly in the corner, going up to sing when the time comes, and packing up and going home after singing, so far she has not been tricked, even if she occasionally meets female guests Making some explicit jokes, he also used his young age to pretend to be stupid and get away with it.

Speaking of which, that day was also unlucky. While waiting, someone next to him dripped ketchup on his pants. He wanted to go to the bathroom to clean it up, but he was afraid that his coat would get wet, so he took it off and put it on an empty sofa outside. .When he came out, he saw a man lying on the sofa and sleeping soundly, and his clothes were pressed under his body. He pulled it hard a few times but didn't move it, which caused the trouble later.

I thought the matter was over and it was over, but who knew that I met that man again when I came out of the bar the next day, which was wrong. To be precise, that man should be here for him.It would be fine if he was really taught a lesson, Ling Xi was most afraid that the other party would go to the bar to make trouble.Now singing every night is his only source of income. After deducting the rent, three meals and various miscellaneous expenses in a month, there is almost nothing left. If this job is lost, he may be hungry and live on the street.

In order not to be followed, Ling Xi deliberately took a long way across the night market to return home, and immediately locked both locks after entering the door. In short, it is better to be careful when dealing with abnormal guys.After arriving home, Ling Xi didn't care about treating the wound on his palm, so Ling Xi immediately checked his guitar.In case of inadvertent damp, the body of the piano will swell, and the timbre will drop and the feel will deteriorate, which will cause a great loss.Fortunately, the waterproof effect of the backpack is very good, not a drop of rain leaked in.

It is no exaggeration to say that the piano is the most valuable thing in his body.It was a gift from his grandfather on his birthday, and the price was worth his grandfather's annual salary.Grandpa is a music teacher who can play the piano, accordion, and compose lyrics by himself. Ling Xi inherited the musical talent from her grandfather and mother. She liked to sing since she was a child, and she won many awards in competitions when she was studying.Grandpa promised a long time ago that he would give him a good guitar when he became an adult.The teacher's salary is not too low, and it is enough to meet the daily expenses of the grandparents and grandchildren, but there is not much savings.On the day his grandfather took him to the piano store to choose a piano, Ling Xi secretly set a price quota for himself that was not too high, but when he picked up the guitar and played the first note, he couldn't put it down instantly.Seeing that he liked it, my grandfather paid for it without saying a word.

That night he was so excited that he couldn't sleep, he ran to the pond at the back of the yard by himself, picked up the new guitar and sat there for a long time foolishly.Later, my grandfather also came out with his clothes on, and Ling Xi played and sang an old song that my grandfather liked very much—red flowers bloomed all over the kapok road, and the long street seemed to be burning...Grandpa listened to it while listening. Tapping the beat to follow the melody, his face was full of intoxication.

After singing, Ling Xi asked grandpa, "Does it sound good?"

Grandpa clapped vigorously like a little fan: "It sounds good, the singing is delicious, it reminds me of a lot of things from the past..."

Ling Xi was still not satisfied: "How about comparing it with my mother? Didn't you say that she liked to sing this song very much before, which one of us can sing better?"

Grandpa coaxed him very seriously: "Of course you are better, she is not as good as you when she is around, and she can't play the guitar."

This time Ling Xi was proud, and a big dimple appeared at the corner of her mouth, "I knew it."

When mentioning mother, grandpa suddenly became silent.Mother left home shortly after Ling Xi was born, and it has been 18 years in a blink of an eye. Except for the first few letters reporting her safety, there has been no news since then.

The moon was round and big above the head, and the grandparents and grandchildren leaned against each other under the bright moonlight. Ling Xi swayed her grandfather's shoulders like an adult and comforted him: "Don't worry, don't worry, one day, I will become the most popular She will win the Golden Melody Award, realize her dreams one by one, and then go on a concert tour all over the world... When she sees me and hears my name, she will definitely come back to us."

Grandpa sighed melancholy: "Maybe... she is no longer alive."

Ling Xi patted Grandpa on the shoulder: "Trust me, it won't happen. It's said that mother and child are connected, how could I not feel something happened to her?"

Grandpa quietly looked at Ling Xi for a while, and finally showed a gratified smile: "Okay, I will believe what you said. In short, just sing well, and grandpa will fully support you no matter what you need, just to make up for what you did to your mother back then. I owe it to you. I also hope that one day she will come back to us after hearing your name—after all, she personally chose it for you."

That summer Ling Xi went to Lidao alone to study, and more than a year later, her grandfather passed away at home due to a sudden myocardial infarction.It was not until three days after his death that the neighbors noticed the abnormality and called the police. When the police opened the door and went in, the policeman leaned back on the sofa, as if he was asleep. A song that Ling Xi's mother sang before.It is said that life is impermanent, but a casual word of encouragement at that time became the last wish of my grandfather in this world...

After a simple maintenance of the guitar, Ling Xi went to bed early, and the injured wrist became red and swollen after waking up the next day, and it was two times fatter than the other side. It was not very comfortable, but when I twisted it slightly from side to side, it hurt so badly that I didn't dare to use any force at all.

Ling Xi didn't expect the situation to be so serious. In his perception, sprained hands and feet are like a cold and fever. If you drink enough hot water and sleep under the quilt, you will be fine the next day.After staring at his wrist for a while, Ling Xi decided to go to the hospital to see if he could get better soon after applying the medicine.After all, a hand injury would delay the work in the bar, and one day's work would be lost for one day's income. His account was not rich.

While brushing his teeth, the phone rang, and the phone number looked familiar.Ling Xi picked it up and heard that it was the singer Yaoyao who sang in the same bar as him.

Yaoyao is the short-haired girl who came forward to speak for him when he was in trouble, and she is also the person who communicates with him the most in the bar. Although the two of them occasionally eat and chat together, they are definitely not friends, at least in Lingxi's Cognition does not count.

About half a year ago, a producer of Huitu Records took a friend to the bar where Ling Xi was working at that time, and overheard Ling Xi singing, and immediately expressed his interest in him.The man was surnamed Wu, in his 40s, and Ling Xi politely called him Teacher Wu.After a few times of contact, Mr. Wu agreed with many of Ling Xi's ideas and concepts in music. He felt that he had a good image and a high degree of voice recognition. I want to sign his intention to be a singer.

Huitu is a medium-sized record company. Although it is not particularly famous, it has produced many capable singers in the early years. It is only in recent years that the number of singers has not been accepted, and it has gradually lost its competitiveness in the industry.In any case, it is a rare and great opportunity for Ling Xi, who is only 19 years old, to be picked up by a company like Huitu.

After two weeks of deliberation, Ling Xi finally decided to sign the contract with Mr. Wu.On the one hand, Huitu pays more attention to strength, and there are several senior singers who he admires very much. On the other hand, after the death of his grandfather, he is struggling financially, and he doesn't know where to raise the tuition fees in the future. Delaying schoolwork, it is better to simply suspend school temporarily.Of course, even if you sign a contract, you will not be able to make a lot of money immediately. How can a poor and white newcomer be qualified to make a condition? There is a lot to learn at the beginning. The company can only guarantee the basic living expenses, and then you have to work behind the scenes From the beginning, when all the conditions are allowed, I will have the opportunity to really debut as a singer.

Yaoyao started to approach Ling Xi after she learned that he had signed the contract. First, she chatted with him tirelessly, and then found various excuses to stick together with him. Whenever he needed help, she would always help him at the right time. No matter how indifferent his attitude was, she always showed Be as warm and sincere as ever.The so-called reaching out and not hitting people with smiling faces, Yaoyao's behavior made him feel ashamed to dislike him.

Ling Xi is self-aware, and is not stupid enough to really think that Yaoyao wants to be friends with him. He is a slow-warming type, and he has almost no friends since he was a child.It's not that he has a low EQ and can't communicate, but he just doesn't want to communicate. In his opinion, everyone has different bands, and if the channels match, they will naturally get together.Because of his unique life background, he gradually develops an introverted and proud contradictory character. He is good at observing facial expressions, but stubbornly sticks to principles. He can always try to find a bridge between himself and the outside world. Balance point, do not compromise, do not confront, do not deliberately cater to others, and do not change yourself easily.

After Yaoyao persisted in flattering him for more than half a month, Ling Xi raised her doubts openly and honestly.The girl was straightforward, and she didn't cover up her true intentions with beautiful words such as friendship and affection. She said that she was very envious of Ling Xi's good luck, and wanted to ask Ling Xi to help her introduce her. She also sang and danced all the way since she was a child. I survived, and my family conditions are very ordinary, so I really need a chance.

Ling Xi must not be able to help, he himself is still a rookie with an uncertain future, so he has no face to recommend others.But after explaining it clearly to Yaoyao, the girl still refused to give up, and instead paid more attention to what to do, making the bar colleagues think she was an old cow chasing after Ling Xi.After coming and going, Ling Xi's attitude towards Yaoyao also changed from resistance to acceptance. Anyway, lively girls who love to laugh can easily get along with everyone wherever they go, even Ling Xi who rejects people for thousands of miles is no exception.

Occasionally, I heard Teacher Wu say that the company planned to plan a group of young and beautiful girls. After thinking about it, Ling Xisi bit the bullet and brought up the matter of Yaoyao.Teacher Wu admired Ling Xi's talent very much, and took good care of him. Seeing that it was rare for him to speak, he made an exception and agreed to find time to meet Yaoyao.

When Ling Xi took Yaoyao there that day, besides Teacher Wu, there were several other men in the office, who seemed to be discussing some serious business. One of them, Ling Xi recognized, was the boss' nephew, who was the vice president of the company. Everyone below calls him the little boss.Taking advantage of lunch time, Teacher Wu took the time to chat with Yaoyao for a while, watched her own recorded video, and asked her to perform a few talent shows live.During the whole process, Teacher Wu watched very seriously, and his expression didn't change much. On the contrary, the little boss who had nothing to do with it kept nodding with a smile on his face, as if admiring Yaoyao.

At the end of the performance, Teacher Wu politely rejected Yaoyao.He was very sure of Yaoyao's singing and dancing skills, but regretted that there were too many technical things, in other words, the "oil" was lost.Furthermore, Yaoyao's overall image is more mature and sexy. Just the 39D big breasts and plump lips have deviated from the company's conception of "youthful girl".

The wish came to nothing, Ling Xi left the studio together with Yaoyao who was downcast, Ling Xi reluctantly spoke to comfort Yaoyao on the way: "I've tried it, so don't feel regretful."

After Yaoyao sighed, she nodded helplessly, expressing that she accepted the result calmly: "Oh, yes, I have tried it, so I don't regret it..." She laughed foolishly as she spoke , "Forget it, the big deal is to find a man to marry, anyway, the butt is big enough to give birth."

Such self-mockery made her look a lot cuter, and even Ling Xi couldn't help pursing her lips.

As soon as they walked to the station talking and laughing, Ling Xi received a call from Teacher Wu, saying that she wanted Yaoyao to go back and try again.Seeing that there was still room for turning things around, Ling Xi was also happy for Yaoyao, and promised to accompany Yaoyao back immediately.Unexpectedly, Teacher Wu was silent on the other end of the phone for a moment, and told Ling Xi with a little embarrassment that it was enough to just ask Yaoyao to go back alone, and he did not need to accompany her.Although Ling Xi was a little puzzled, she didn't think too much, and directly conveyed Teacher Wu's words to Yaoyao.

Later that day, Ling Xi received the good news from Yaoyao, saying that she had passed the preliminary screening and could receive training with several other girls. If you can't be selected by the company, you have to thank Ling Xi.

And the way she expresses her gratitude is to bring Ling Xi breakfast and coffee during jogging and morning exercises, treat Ling Xi to drink at night, and take Ling Xi to a famous stall for supper after leaving the University of Technology.Although Ling Xi always looked impatient, he obediently followed each time. After getting in touch with each other more, he and Yaoyao gradually started talking.

Because one hand was injured, it was inconvenient to hold the phone while brushing teeth, so Ling Xi had to put the phone on speakerphone and put it far away, while Ren Yaoyao babbled on the other end.Yaoyao asked him what time he was leaving the house, whether he wanted to go to class, and what arrangements he had during the day. Ling Xi spit out the toothpaste foam and answered truthfully, saying that he would go to the hospital to see his hand first, and then go to Huitu to see Teacher Wu.Yaoyao didn't know where the spirit came from after hearing this, and she insisted on going to the hospital with him, and said that she also had something to go to Huitu, so it happened to be with him.Before Ling Xi could refuse, she had already hung up the phone first.

Ling Xi's wrist was contused to the ligament, and the doctor applied ointment and said that it would take at least two or three weeks to recover.The thought of not being able to work and earn money in the near future made him very depressed.After leaving the hospital, the two rushed to Huitu Records by car together, then one went to the second floor to find Teacher Wu, and the other went to the top floor to meet the little boss.

Teacher Wu has heard Ling Xi's own songs, and thinks that Ling Xi is very talented in this area, and often encourages him to create.This time, there was a male singer in the company who was going to release a video. Mr. Wu specially asked Ling Xi to try to write two songs, and if the effect was good, they would be included in the album.Ling Xi liked the male singer's style very much, so he worked very hard to create it. He produced the finished product in just a few days. He knew that he was not familiar with the market and lacked experience. Three different versions of demos were specially recorded for Mr. Wu to choose from.

Unfortunately, Ling Xi was shut out. The secretary said that Mr. Wu suddenly encountered some urgent business and went out, and he would not be back until evening, so the meeting with Ling Xi could only be postponed until the next day.This made Ling Xi's excitement that was eager to try in his heart dissipated, and he had no choice but to go back home for the time being.

Walking out of the lobby, she habitually put her hand in her pocket, and Ling Xi was depressed to find that the key was not with her.In the morning in the hospital, Yaoyao once bought a bottle of drink. When opening the bottle, she accidentally broke the plastic buckle, so she borrowed a mini knife from him to pry it open. The knife and the key were tied together. After going in for inspection, the key was left on Yaoyao, but she forgot to take it back.

Ling Xi called Yaoyao and told Yaoyao about the key. Yaoyao asked him to go to the small boss's office to pick it up. Ling Xi had no choice but to go back to the elevator and go straight to the top floor.The little boss's office is very grand. It is a large suite with a reception area, lounge, and bathroom. It is several times larger than Ling Xi's residence.The place outside where the secretary was supposed to be on duty was empty, and after waiting for a long time without seeing anyone, Ling Xi had no choice but to try to knock on the door.

It's strange, when I approached, I could vaguely hear conversations inside, but after knocking on the door, it became quiet. After about two or three minutes, there was a crisp sound of "pop" in the room, and then the sound gradually became chaotic, as if something happened. Dispute.Ling Xi stood in front of the door in a dilemma, hesitating whether to avoid it temporarily.There was a buzzing noise in the room, something should have fallen on the ground, then the door was pulled open suddenly, Yaoyao ran out in a panic, her hair was disheveled, and her collar was torn open There was a big cut, and the eye makeup was all over from crying.

Ling Xi was taken aback, and took two steps back unconsciously, bumping her back against the wall. By the time he could react, Yaoyao had already rushed into the elevator crying.

Following in Yaoyao's footsteps, the little boss also ran out, cursing maliciously and saying: "Bitch, you want to set up an archway after being a bitch, and you don't want to weigh yourself..." Looking up Seeing Ling Xichu beside him, his expression immediately became tense, his eyes stared fiercely as if he wanted to eat people, "Why are you here? When did you come?"

The red and swollen handprints on the little boss's face Ling Xi could vaguely understand something, he frowned and hesitated for a moment, and ran to chase downstairs, completely ignoring the little boss who was shouting "Hey hey" behind him.When he rushed downstairs, Yaoyao had already disappeared. Fearing that there would be some accident if the other party didn't think about it, he searched around for several times, but found nothing.

Although the acquaintance time is not short, but Yaoyao is not in his contact list. Fortunately, he just called in the morning, and the record is still there. Ling Xi quickly searched for the number and called back, but the ring rang for a long time and he didn't answer. Pass.

After redialing more than a dozen times without interruption, Yaoyao turned off the phone directly, and I don't know if it was turned off voluntarily, or because he beat the phone so that the power went out.Ling Xi had no choice but to walk along the road leading to the station looking for someone.

As soon as he got to the station, his cell phone rang. Ling Xi anxiously took it out to see that it wasn't Yaoyao, it was Teacher Wu.

As soon as the phone was connected, Teacher Wu asked him eagerly: "Ling Xi, I heard that you went to the top floor just now? Did you see something?"

Ling Xi didn't think much, and agreed in a disturbed way: "Yeah."

Teacher Wu seemed to be more annoying than him, and he let out a heavy breath on the other end of the phone: "Okay, Ling Xi, listen up, there is now a clue about your debut. Just now the director called to say that the first few Less important cases can be suppressed, let me prepare and choose songs for you first, the current plan is to try to make an EP first..."

Ling Xi was very surprised why the other party didn't continue the previous topic: "Ms. Wu, just now the little boss wanted to rape|violate Yaoyao, but now Yaoyao is gone, I have to go find her."

Teacher Wu ignored his words at all: "Ling Xi, you should know that the current record market is not easy to do, and the production costs and publicity costs are too much. If you want to promote newcomers, you basically rely on spending money. Don't say it's you, even if it's you. Those singers who have been famous for many years still can't release albums. So this time, I hope you can seize the opportunity..."

"Teacher," Ling Xi slowly realized the purpose of the call, "Are you trying to gag me?"

There was silence on the phone for two seconds, and Teacher Wu's voice seemed a little tired: "Don't talk nonsense, no one will block your mouth, if you want to block your mouth, there are many ways. In short, I won this opportunity for you. I am very confident in your potential. If you are a smart person, you should cherish it. Don’t forget, you have a five-year contract with Huitu. During these five years, whether you are willing or not, you must follow the orders of the little boss Go do something." Seeing that Ling Xi still refused to make a statement, Teacher Wu helped him analyze with earnestness, "As for that Yaoyao, why do you think she passed the primary election? Girls nowadays are not innocent, they all know how Choose what is best for you. Speaking of unspoken rules, you can’t find someone like the little boss, so why bother to stalk a little girl like her..."

Ling Xi listened obediently with his head down, without refuting or questioning, and when Mr. Wu finished talking on the phone, he just replied dully: "Got it."

For a long time, what Ling Xi dreamed of was to become an official singer and to be able to make his own music, but this good news came out of nowhere, but he couldn't accept it with peace of mind.Teacher Wu said that he didn't do this to gag him, but the whole thing was clearly there, just as a condition of equivalent exchange, so that he would choose to shut up automatically.

The key is not with me, and I can't go home for a while. Ling Xi simply went to the bar to ask for leave from the manager, but he didn't dare to ask for more. He just said that he needed to rest for a week. He was afraid that if he rested for too long, the manager would directly replace him. .When he came out, he saw that there was still some food left over for the staff, so he picked up a copy, went to the bridge and threw it in the trash can, and sat silently on the steps in the distance as usual.

Just as he was about to turn over a cigarette to smoke, the phone rang again, and this time the caller ID showed Yaoyao's number.But when I picked it up, the other party was a man. The man introduced himself to Ling Xi as Yaoyao's eldest brother. When talking about what happened to his sister, Yaoyao's elder brother was a little excited on the phone, and his words were full of indignation. He could think of the perpetrator Despite his identity, he also showed a hint of the helplessness of the weak.The eldest brother said that the whole family has decided to call the police and hope that Ling Xi can come forward as a witness to explain the situation at the scene.

Ling Xi hesitated for a moment, did not give an answer immediately, only said to think again.But the moment he hung up the phone, he clearly heard Yaoyao's suppressed crying, and his heart was deeply touched.Putting the mobile phone in his pocket, Ling Xi took out a cigarette and smoked slowly. In the distance, the old beggar had finished eating a box of seafood risotto and was carefully licking the lunch box with his tongue.

The old beggar is mentally handicapped, he can’t do anything except giggle and eat. Even if he eats the food that Ling Xi intentionally throws to him every day, he still can’t remember who Ling Xi is, and Ling Xi knows his name, background and experience naturally. Also know nothing.But Ling Xi likes the way of communication with the old beggar that does not require communication, and even thinks of him as a friend on his own.To a certain extent, Ling Xi is actually envious of the old beggar. At least the old beggar can sleep peacefully no matter what time and environment, snore loudly, and can eat any food with relish no matter what taste or variety. He smiles every day, even when he is chased away by people, and when he is chased and bitten by wild dogs, he laughs as if he has never been troubled.

"Hey, let me ask you, which is more important, 'future' or 'justice'?" Ling Xi whispered to the back of the old beggar.

It was impossible for the old beggar to hear this, but he looked back at Ling Xi unexpectedly, and smiled "hehehe", his shaggy beard was covered with sauce and rice grains, as if showing off on purpose.

Ling Xi blinked her big eyes and stared at him blankly for a moment, then turned her gaze away, and suddenly smiled self-deprecatingly: "Yes, I also know that eating is the most important thing..."