Chapter 177 - How Do You Feel?
In Beijing,there are many street singers.
They comefrom all over the country. Most of them come to this super city with the dreamof 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% ofthese people can't realize their ideals. Their dreams and pa.s.sions will beeroded and extinguished by life in the big cities, and they will struggle tosurvive in the end.
Many singerscan’t find a way out. They can only live in the streets and sing on squares,underground pa.s.sages and roadsides.
On one hand,it is to earn the cost of maintaining a basic living, and on the other hand, theyare eager to be discovered by Bole. (TN: Bole – Metaphor refers to those whohave eyesight and are good at finding outstanding talents.)
In theentertainment and pop music world, there are really many examples of streetartists becoming famous.
Among the wonderingsingers, some people are really capable and talented.
It’s justthat they’re out of luck.
The singerwho was singing “The Brightest Star In The Night Sky” on thepedestrian street was very young, at most 20 years old. He is thin and not verytall, with a touch of childishness on his ordinary face.
A guitar, amicrophone, 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 stopto listen, or throw money into the box.
There wereso many street performers and singers in Beijing that everyone wasn't surprisedseeing such a sight.
Unless thereare attractive and distinguis.h.i.+ng features, ordinary people will not be willingto pay.
Although notwelcomed and appreciated, the young street singer still sang seriously andstood there stubbornly.
Looking athim, Lu Chen suddenly remembered himself who had just arrived in Beijing.
His heartwas filled with emotions.
If it wasn’tfor that dream, perhaps he would still be working as a waiter and part-timesinger in Forget Worries Bar, working hard to survive and paying off debts, andnever see the hope of life!
While LuChen was looking at the singer, Chen Fei'er was looking at Lu Chen with interest.
The HeavenlyQueen suddenly said, “He didn't sing well and ruined all your songs. You shouldteach him!”
There was asly look in her eyes, as if she couldn’t wait to see a good show.
Lu Chen wa.s.stunned: “Wouldn't that be bad?”
Chen Fei'ersaid 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 citymanagement agency to get a permit to perform at a specified place. The venuefee varies in different places.
Some arefree and some are expensive.
The flow ofpeople here is very dense. It is not easy to apply for a position, and it isnot cheap!
If one can’tearn back the rent, one may really starve.
“Takeit as…”
Chen Fei'ertilted her head and said, “You singing a song for me!”
“Uh…”
Lu Chenthought about it, stood up, and walked towards the other party.
Since thesinger chose his own song, he must like the song and should be a fan.
Then heshould give him a hand and encourage him.
After walkingto the front of the singer and waiting until the other party has finishedsinging a pa.s.sage, Lu Chen smiled and asked, “h.e.l.lo, I also want to singthis song. Can you accompany me?”
