The next day, he got up early. Because he had to go to the site to adjust the equipment, the party started at two in the afternoon. He took a taxi to the venue. It was a magnificent four-story villa that looked like a huge ancient mahogany chair. In front of the villa was a vast swimming pool. The water in the pool was so clear that it was almost invisible. There was a big light at the bottom of the pool. Although it was not turned on, one could imagine how dazzling and beautiful it would be at night. What puzzled Luo Li was that the sea was 100 meters ahead. Why did they need to build a swimming pool? Wouldn't it be better to go straight into the sea? Perhaps he could not understand the life of the upper class. Next to the pool was a small golf course. What a luxurious personal hobby.
A butler came to pick up the band. The venue was on the miniature golf course. The butler asked Luo Li to start singing at 12 o'clock to welcome the guests. Every hour, they would take a ten-minute break. He also specially said that they would perform more foreign songs. Because the owner lived abroad all year round, he liked music from any country, but he did not like English music.
This actually reduced the difficulty. He didn't need to translate it into English and could sing it directly in Chinese. It sounded so luxurious to sing Chinese songs in a foreign land.
After placing all kinds of musical instruments and equipment, the headlights were placed properly, and all kinds of connecting wires were connected, everything was ready after testing the music. The butler brought takeout to the band.
The food was very good. It was all seafood. It was gratifying to receive hospitality and also inspired the enthusiasm of the performance.
When it was almost 12 o'clock, many guests had already arrived early. They all went into the house to chat with the owner. From their clothes and cars, it could be seen that they were not ordinary people.
The band got into position. The first song they performed was Mayday's " Elopement to the Moon." This was a relatively cheerful song. Since they had come to the party, they definitely did not have the intention of being sad. Of course, they had to stir up their emotions.
This song was a duet between a man and a woman. The last time she sang this song was when she was a street singer in the city center with Lin Zilan. Luo Li really hoped that Lin Zilan could move forward with her at this moment, let go of all her regrets, wander, leap, and do anything.
Luo Li lowered the pitch of the female part and sang two parts by herself.
Accompanied by music, many guests walked out of the villa. There were men in sunglasses wearing gorgeous clothes and hugging their women as they sized up the band. There were also people who looked up at the sky with cigarettes in their mouths and blew circles. There were also girls sleeping on reclining chairs in bikinis nodding and beating the beat. All kinds of people were attracted by the magical power of music.
"One, two, three, hold hands, four, five, six…”Luo Li danced along with the rhythm, trying her best not to think about what happened yesterday, not to think about the sadness brought by Violet Orchid. If she really couldn't let it go, she would fantasize about Ah Xin's live performance video, revealing a confident and fearless face.
The weather was just right. The wind was gentle and the sun was beautiful. The sun was setting in the middle of the day, but it was not hot. It was simple. It was warm.
" That Worriless vacuum…" Under the music and the band's urging, a few girls came out of the pool and came closer to the shore, jumping and screaming happily.
At this moment, a bald middle-aged man in white walked out of the villa with a smile on his face. He clapped and shouted,"Wow! Haha!"
At this moment, the butler walked over. The bald man said something to the butler, then turned around and went in.
After the performance, Luo Li picked up a glass of water and drank some water. The butler walked over. After Luo Li finished drinking the water, the butler said,"Master invites you in. He has something to say to you.”
Only then did Luo Li realize that the bald man was the host of today's gathering. She quickly put down her guitar and entered the house. When she reached the door, she was stopped by two strong men who said that they wanted to go through a security check. Luo Li raised her hand according to their instructions. They used a metal detector to scan Luo Li's front and back. They searched her body and took her phone before letting her in. The room was spacious and decorated magnificently. The first floor was at least 15 meters high. In the middle of the room was a golden piano. Luo Li could not guess whether it was gold-plated or pure gold. Famous oil paintings hung on the walls of the stairway that was as large as a mountain range. Under the butler's guidance, they arrived at the door of a room. The butler knocked on the door. After a while, no one opened it, so the butler stopped knocking and asked Luo Li to wait.
While waiting, Luo Li saw some artworks of unknown age on the aisle. There were vases, clocks, and porcelain. Near Luo Li, there was an old sword, which had rusted to the point that it was only a pile of green scraps. He looked at the description carefully."Alexander used a sword."
Luo Li took a deep breath.
After waiting for about 15 minutes, the door opened. The bald owner held a string of Buddhist beads in his hand. Without saying anything, he gestured for Luo Li to enter and then signaled for the butler to leave.
The bald man took a step forward and cut a cigar. He took a puff and spat it out. He said,"I know you're from China. I've been to China before. I have two villas in Hong Kong, one of which is next to Chan's villa. I like your music, and there will be people from all walks of life coming today.”
Luo Li nodded." I understand. There must be happy songs and sad songs."”
The bald man smiled faintly." Very good. Go ahead. Here's your tip."”
Luo Li saw the thick stack of money and waved her hand.""No, I don't need so much tip. The company will pay for me.”
But the bald man didn't say anything and didn't move his hand.
Luo Li felt the atmosphere turn awkward, so she took the money and thanked him before leaving.
The first thing Luo Li did after taking the phone from the bodyguard was to search for the Sword of Alexander on the Internet. She found that it had been bought by an anonymous buyer at an auction house for 400 million US dollars. Luo Li sucked in a deep breath of cold air. Today was a feast for the eyes.
He stuffed a thick stack of tips into his bag and continued to carry his guitar, ready to sing.
Since the bald man had said that there should be both sadness and joy, of course, he could not be too sad. It would not look good to play a funeral march at someone else's party. He might be kicked out.
After thinking for a moment, he decided to play a gentle song.
"A song by the Chinese rock singer Xu Wei,'Hometown', is dedicated to everyone. Only friends who are far away from home can understand the pain.。”
In the prelude, the electric guitar player showed off his guitar skills and moved on to the keyboard. The melody that Luo Li was familiar with was unfamiliar to everyone present, but it was not unfamiliar because everyone had their own hometown. No matter where you went, no matter what status you had, you would never be able to let go of your hometown. Every time you were hurt, you would think of the tea you brewed for me in the distance. Only you could wipe away my tears.
Xu Wei's voice was weathered but warm. Every song could make people feel touched. It could make them calm down and think about their journey, the starting point, the end point, or the stop. It was most suitable for a person to wear headphones and listen to it by the sea.
Each of Xu Wei's songs was a poem, and each of the lyrics was written into the hearts of the wanderers to soothe the scars in their hearts.
Speaking of rock music, there were only a few singers in China who could make it to the stage: Cui Jian, Wang Feng, Xu Wei, Zheng Jun, and Dou Wei. Cui Jian was the father of rock and roll in China. In 1986, he sang " Nothing ", which made China bid farewell to the era of rock and roll, and also let foreigners know about Chinese rock and roll. However, most of the songs after that were hip-hop with unclear words and melodies, making it difficult for people who did not understand music to be moved. As for Wang Feng, he was easily accepted by the public. Most of his songs were positive, such as " Life in Full Bloom " and " I Love You Heaven ", which motivated the public. After all, he had studied music professionally. When Xu Wei's songs were first heard, people would wonder what was going on. Why was it in such a low key? Some people even doubted his singing skills. However, once they listened to it a few times, they would discover the mystery of each song. The impulse brought by the vicissitudes of life was irreplaceable. In addition to "Hometown", there were also classic songs such as "Journey" and "Blue Lotus". Although Zheng Jun's song " Cinderella " was not rock music, it was sung by everyone on the streets and alleys when it was released. His rebellious appearance and singing style also caused a wave of popularity in China. His representative works included " Elopement,"" Naked," and " Back to Tibet." As for Dou Wei, he was a controversial singer. The song " Shame on You " that was released in the early years was still covered by many singers. However, his Black Panther band really shouldn't have released the song in 1990. As for why, he had to study it himself.
In order to produce a smoky voice, Luo Li had placed a sandbag on her stomach every day to practice Qi. It took her at least three months to master the smoky voice. Some people said that the smoky voice was practiced by smoking, but that was pure nonsense.
" What is this place? It's still so desolate…" Luo Li played the song with vicissitudes of life. Although there were many guests, luxurious houses, and luxury cars, she still felt desolate. Desolation was not a material adjective. Only a place with you was a prosperous hometown.
" It's always in my dreams…" Luo Li deliberately raised her head to sing, which gave the audience a visual impact. As the guitar strummed quickly, many guests stopped in their tracks. They did not understand the lyrics, but they knew that there was a story in the song, probably their own story. Many people listened to songs based on their feelings, and the highest level of listening to songs depended on imagination.
After the song, there was no applause. However, no one was willing to say a word or even bend their joints for fear of ruining the atmosphere. Luo Li said," Thank you, everyone. I hope that everyone will remember your hometown. It is the home of your soul."”
Only then did they hear applause, a warm applause.
After singing one song after another, the guests opened the champagne bottles, and the bottles flew out into the endless ocean. Where was the other side of the ocean?
Luo Li did not know. She only knew that she was sprayed with champagne. He only knew that the guests were having a good time. He only knew that he had completed another performance that satisfied the guests. He didn't know when Lin Zilan would wake up. Although the new guitar player played beautifully, he couldn't produce the hearty Chinese chorus of Beijing people.
Night had already fallen. Everyone was tired from playing. The dazzling lights shone on Luo Li's face, making her unable to open her eyes. However, Luo Li persisted. If she could not persist, she would think of the large tip her master had given her. Even if she was blind, she would continue singing.
The sea breeze blew, and it was as if it was carrying a sleepy worm. Lonely people always thought of death, just like homeless people who could never find home. The noisy screams and cheers and the inaudible chaos were the epitome of loneliness, just like Ah Sang sang: "Loneliness is a person's revelry, and revelry is a person's loneliness.”
It was the sound of the waves, repelling strangers."This is our territory! Hurry up and get lost." Luo Li thought that she must have heard wrongly. She was so popular, how could she be rejected?
But who knew what others were thinking? A place without a red flag would never feel warm.
Then let's not sing. Let's play a few quiet guitar solos.
There were already many romantic couples at the party, so he played " The Romance of Love " to bless them. Love needs to be collected, just like the endless dust, the sea retting, the shallow and deep gathering, ten thousand collection, isn't it?
In the quiet background music, the guests leaned on each other, looking at the sea or the starry sky. This was how it should be. How rare, how luxurious, and how luxurious it was in this noisy world.
The party only ended at one o'clock in the morning. When he returned to the hotel, he split the tips with the band members and fell asleep. His voice was exhausted after singing for so long.
The next day, on the train back to Manchester, Luo Li received a message: "Hello, young man. I'm the host of yesterday's party.”
When Luo Li saw that it was the bald man, she quickly replied,"Hello, sir. We're on the bus back to Manchester. Are you satisfied with the performance?”
After a long time, he received a reply,"Sorry, I'm very busy. I'm very satisfied. You can call me Mr. Kejiang."”
Luo Li immediately replied,"It's an honor to meet you, Mr. Kejiang."”
After a long time, the other party replied with a sentence that made Luo Li's jaw drop."I'm gay, and I like you very much. Do you mind becoming friends with me?”
Luo Li couldn't help but sigh at the reason Brighton was called Rainbow City. No wonder this baldy bought such a big villa in Brighton. She thought about how to reply. Firstly, she couldn't make the other party unhappy. That way, he wouldn't invite her to perform in the future. Secondly, she couldn't be too enthusiastic. The other party might think that she was gay. Thus, Luo Li thought for a moment and replied,"I'm not gay, but I respect gays. This is your right. I'm very honored to be friends with you.”
Homosexuality was protected by law in Britain, and people of the same sex could marry. It was still unacceptable in the current China, but it was estimated that in the near future, due to the influence of the world, there would be a flood of homosexual people in China. Ten years ago, the school had taught them to prevent puppy love. Now, they wanted to teach them to prevent lesbians. In another ten years, they would probably teach them to prevent early lesbians.
However, the other party did not reply after that. He probably felt that Luo Li had no value to him anymore. Luo Li wondered why such a snobbish person had such a huge amount of assets. It seemed that the world had not had a good talk with her.
The first thing he did when he returned to his dormitory was to reply to the buyers on Taobao. More than ten people had already come to the shop to inquire. Because they were busy with the performance, they could not reply, so they apologized one by one or recommended the products. In the end, they got six orders. In the afternoon, they took a taxi to the discount village to buy the goods, packed them up, and sent them away.
As for the income from the performance, it was all transferred to Wang Zhengguo. The income from Taobao had not yet been transferred to his account. The buyer had to confirm the goods before he could receive the money.
After checking the transfer records, he had already transferred 370,000 pounds to Wang Zhengguo in bits and pieces after Lin Zilan's accident. He was only 30,000 pounds away from paying off his debt. He seemed to have seen the dawn of freedom and secretly vowed to continue working hard to earn money.
As some of her friends in China introduced her to Luo Li, a few people who were doing purchasing services came to Luo Li to get the goods. Therefore, the guarantee of income became more and more solid like building a dam.
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