Huayu 2007, Cultivation Superstar

Chapter 1: The Greedy Old Man and the Future Superstar

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Career choice: actor

[System prompt: Please complete the performance as soon as possible. It requires no less than 100 audience members and good reviews.]

[Reward: One F-level treasure chest]

[The large entertainment system is starting up... Insufficient energy, startup failed]

……

"Today is July 2007, 7."

"I just received the acceptance letter from the Shanghai Theatre Academy. I have finally taken the first step in my new life."

"But here comes the problem... Why does this crappy system fail to start up every day?"

After traveling through time and being reborn, Lu Feng discovered that he was bound to a disabled system. In order to activate this system, he worked hard and finally got admitted to the Shanghai Theatre Academy.

Lu Feng had been thinking about the system for a long time, but what made him speechless was... the system was still like a dead pig, not moving at all.

It never started.

It's just driving my obsessive compulsive disorder to death.

Just now, the disabled system started to work again, continuously making prompt sounds. He thought that the disabled system had finally started up and got excited.

The result was the same as before, which disappointed him greatly.

……

"I need 100 viewers to give it positive reviews. Are you asking me to go to a crowded place and put on a big show?"

As a otaku and with the weather outside being very hot, half of the summer vacation had passed and Lu Feng had hardly gone out, playing games at home every day.

But it seems I can’t stay at home any longer today.

……

Lu Feng chose to go out, carrying his guitar, the latest Roland Cubestreet speakers, and some miscellaneous street singer equipment.

Except for the guitar, he didn't buy any of the other equipment himself.

It was an 18th birthday present prepared by his father for him.

I really want to thank my dad for his special sponsorship. This set of equipment is very expensive. The speaker alone costs 5000 yuan.

Lu Feng has loved music since he was a child. He started learning piano at the age of 5, guitar at the age of 10, and basic vocal training in the same year.

His father hopes that when he grows up, he will be admitted to a music college and become a talented singer like Jay Chou.

He had expected this before.

However, in another time and space, after graduating from the music college, he couldn't even find a job, let alone become a singer. In the end, he had to admit his mediocrity and went home to become an interest class teacher, barely making a living by tricking various mothers into buying lessons.

As for music... he loved it, but it's better not to mention it.

Given the chance to do it all over again, with a disabled system, he chose to be an actor without any hesitation between being an actor and being a singer.

In 2007, the ringback tone service (SP) business was essentially dead, the commercial performance model hadn't even begun, let alone the streaming model. In those days, making a living in the Chinese music industry was 100 times harder than in the film and television industry!
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"I was all set to become an actor, but I never imagined that I would end up having to rely on singing..."

After looking at the tasks given by the disabled system, Lu Feng originally wanted to do something big, such as performing the basketball dance steps from "Chicken, You Are So Beautiful" in the square.

But in the end, I didn't have the courage to give up my moral integrity and do something so crazy.

——The main reason was that the lines he had practiced for two and a half years were simple, but he couldn't grasp the essence of the devilish shoulder shaking after learning it for a few days.

After much thought, he could only take his singing equipment and go to the International Grand Bazaar to complete this daily task while there were many people around.

——Bazaar means market, but it is a little different from the small commodity markets in the mainland. For Lu Feng, it is still quite new.

……

It was already 7 o'clock in the evening when Lu Feng went out.

However, the sun was still high in the sky, and there was no sign of night falling.

Because this is in Urumqi.

In summer, it doesn’t get dark until around 10pm.

In this time and space, the situation in Lu Feng's family has also changed a bit.

Two years ago, my father quit his job at a foreign trade company in Jiangsu and Zhejiang and came to Urumqi to start a business, engaging in textile trade with the five Central Asian countries and Stan.

After two years of ups and downs, the company finally got on the right track.

So, this summer, at his father's invitation, Lu Feng came here to experience a different life... Mainly because his mother suspected that his father had been away from home for two years and they had been apart for a long time, and whether he had a mistress outside, so she asked Lu Feng to come here for a surprise check.

No need to ask.

Absolutely not.

"Oh my god, what's that smell? It smells so good!"

Carrying his equipment, Lu Feng just arrived at the entrance of the Grand Bazaar when he suddenly smelled a special fragrance.

He couldn't help but stop.

Although he has been here for more than half a month, Lu Feng feels that he still hasn't adjusted to the jet lag and wants to eat at 7 o'clock.

——Locals usually eat at 9-10 pm.

"Boss, two Samusa."

Samusa means baked buns.

A specialty food from Xinjiang, it tastes quite good.

Lu Feng is willing to give an A-level rating.

After paying, Lu Feng took two baked buns and ate them with relish on the roadside, just as his dinner for the day.

His dad called him over to play, but he went abroad every few days and was always messing around, which really made Lu Feng speechless.

Last night was even more frightening. She called him in the middle of the night drunk and asked him if he had a girlfriend and whether he would consider marrying a daughter from a prominent family in Kazakhstan.

The dowry is large.

And, guaranteed to be beautiful.

It seems that my father wants to sacrifice his love for the sake of his career.

Lu Feng refused on the spot.

If he agreed to this, Lu Feng suspected that his disabled system would never be able to start up again.

……

"Reba, I want to eat baked buns."

"I want to eat too. But do you have money?"

Not far behind Lu Feng, two girls about fifteen or sixteen years old were looking at the steamed bun stall and chatting in low voices.

After hearing this, Lu Feng couldn't help but smile and turned around and said, "I'll treat you."

One of the girls smiled shyly and shook her head, "Thank you. But no thanks... I don't even know you."

"We got to know each other quickly."

Lu Feng couldn't help but turn his head and look at another cute and sweet girl with big eyes. He smiled and asked, "Reba, your friend is hungry and his stomach is growling. Besides, the baked buns here are so delicious. I've never eaten such delicious baked buns. You don't want to miss such a delicacy, right?"

This big-eyed cute girl is none other than Dilireba, a top female star born in the 90s from another time and space.

However, it is now 2007, she is only 15 years old, and has just graduated from art school. Like Lu Feng, she is currently in the summer vacation with nothing to do.

When Lu Feng first came to Urumqi last month, he discovered that this future top female star actually lived across the street from his house.

When we first met, he was really stunned.

The 15-year-old Reba has a face full of collagen and a delicate appearance like a doll. When she smiles, her eyes are curved, which makes her very cute.

However, he is not a fan, and although he was a little surprised, he remained calm.

——If it was the NBA's Reba [Adebayo of the Miami Heat, referred to as Reba], living across from him, he would still be very excited.

Lu Feng's father is very good at making friends and has a good relationship with Reba's father. Last weekend, the two families had dinner together.

Although Lu Feng and Reba are not familiar with each other, they do know each other.

Reba was also hungry. She hesitated for a moment, but finally gave in to the delicious food and whispered, "Then buy me four. I'll pay you back when we get home."

Two years ago, Reba discovered that a new neighbor had moved in across from her house, and others called him Teacher Lu.

Reba has a very good impression of Teacher Lu.

Because, every once in a while, Teacher Lu would bring back all kinds of delicious food from several Central Asian countries and ask her to try them.

Teacher Lu is such a nice person. The person in front of her is Teacher Lu’s son, who came all the way from Hangzhou, so of course she has to treat him well.

——Let’s start by letting him treat us.

"Boss, four toasted buns."

After Lu Feng paid, he placed four steamed buns in Reba's hand and said with a smile, "Aka, who came from afar, I'm treating you to steamed buns. You don't have to pay me back."

Aka means brother.

After living here for a while, Lu Feng also learned a few words of the local dialect.

Reba said thank you and shared the four steamed buns.

Lu Feng thought that they would eat 2 each, but he never expected that Reba ate 3 by herself and gave 1 to her friend.

Lu Feng couldn't help but look at Reba a few more times. You are young, but you have a big appetite.

Reba noticed the strange gaze and turned away shyly, but she couldn't help complaining in her heart, "It's really strange. Have you ever seen someone eat 3 baked buns?"

"I'm leaving now. See you later."

There are still daily tasks to complete. After Lu Feng has eaten, he takes a short walk to digest the food, finds a crowded place, and prepares to start work.

After Lu Feng left, the two little girls couldn't help but chat.

"Reba, who is he and why is he treating us to baked buns?"

"He's my neighbor, Mr. Lu's son, Lu Feng, from Hangzhou. I don't know him very well."

"He's quite handsome and a nice guy. Also, he's carrying a guitar and a speaker. Ask him what he's going to do later. Is he going to be a street singer in the Grand Bazaar?"

During this boring summer vacation, I seemed to encounter something interesting.

The two little girls decided to follow and take a look.

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"Reba, after eating the toasted buns, would you like a cup of sweet and sour apricot tea? Go buy three cups for A-Ka so we can celebrate our chance encounter today, okay?"

After receiving the admission letter from the Shanghai Theatre Academy, his mother unsealed all of Lu Feng's New Year's money, allowing him to receive his 18 years of savings in one go.

With a huge amount of money at hand, he spends money freely.

Seeing two little girls following him, Lu Feng probably wanted to see something exciting, but he didn't take it seriously and continued to treat them to drinks.

He was unfamiliar with the place, his father was often not at home, and he didn't know where to go for fun. He was bored to death, and it was rare for him to meet two local friends.

He was so generous and spoke so humorously and kindly that it was hard to refuse him.

"……All right."

Reba originally wanted to ask, you treated me to baked buns and apricot peel tea, are you going to go home and tell me that I was eating and drinking too much outside?

But the aroma of apricot peel tea has already wafted over.

Moreover, after eating three toasted buns, her mouth did feel a bit greasy. If she could have a cup of apricot peel tea to relieve the greasiness, it would be perfect.

Thinking about it this way, even the DNA was moved, and Reba had no way of refusing.

"One cup for you, and one for this little Guli. Please get the other cup for me. I'll drink it after I finish this daily task."

If Lu Feng drinks it now, he will probably burp. How can he sing later?

Daily tasks?

Is this the task assigned by Teacher Lu?

Reba seemed to understand, then, encouraged by her sisters, smiled and said, "Lu Feng, you treated us to food and drinks, so we are good friends. Wait, no matter whether you sing well or not, we will both applaud you loudly, act as your supporters, and call on everyone to give you coins."

"Reba, then I have to thank you." Lu Feng couldn't help laughing.

The system requires 100 positive reviews. Reba and her sisters are equivalent to contributing two positive reviews to him.

——Aka is very satisfied with your proposal.

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"Since we're breaking up, give me back my cat, Grommy."

"I told you to eat less ice cream and not wear such a short skirt, and you still argue with me? Yes, I am very controlling, I admit it."

"I do so many things just to make you happy. Can you understand me? I gave up so much for you, and not only did you break up with me, you also took my cat away?"

……

The three of them walked a few steps and suddenly stopped.

Because it seemed like someone was arguing up ahead.

They are a couple who are breaking up.

They spoke Mandarin and Uyghur at different times, and their speed was so fast that Lu Feng was almost confused.

But Reba and her friends listened very enthusiastically.

Unfortunately, after a while, the staff who were maintaining order at the Grand Bazaar came over and persuaded the couple to leave.

After seeing nothing exciting anymore, everyone dispersed.

When watching the excitement just now, many people gathered. Lu Feng counted them casually and there were definitely more than 100 of them.

With so many people, it's just right for him to complete his tasks.

……

He found a corner, plugged in various wires, tuned the guitar, and set up the microphone. After a simple and cheerful prelude, Lu Feng started singing and playing.

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"The sky really wants to rain. I really want to live next door to you and stand stupidly downstairs of your house."

……

The beginning of the song "Why Not" is unremarkable, but the rhythm is quite cheerful, a bit like Jay Chou's "Simple Love".

There are quite a few street performers in the Grand Bazaar, but they usually play local instruments. There are relatively few people like Lu Feng who sings and plays the guitar.

Therefore, it attracted the attention of some tourists.

Although there were many people watching the fun, Lu Feng glanced at his system.

No way……

Did I sing so badly?
Not a single good review!

Reba and her little sisters just swore that they would be his accomplices and give him good reviews... Now, you are drinking the apricot peel tea I bought, but where are my good reviews?
——Aka is a little unhappy when you do this.

Lu Feng almost vomited blood.

Fortunately, this song isn't that simple.

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"Summer is almost over. Please buy less ice cream, don't wear short skirts when it's cold, and stop being so naughty."

"If I'm not so happy sometimes, I'm willing to lend you Grommy. You actually understand my feelings."

"I sing this song for you. It doesn't have any style. It just means I want to make you happy."

……

Huh?
There's something wrong with this song.

The crowd who were watching the couple quarreling suddenly felt something familiar passing by their ears and couldn't help but turn their heads.

There were even quite a few people who heard the hidden meaning of the lyrics, their eyes lit up, and they started throwing money into Lu Feng's guitar bag.

……

After a while, Lu Feng earned 50 yuan.

But he didn't care about the money at all and kept checking the system's task progress.

They sang "Why Not" three times, and someone in the crowd helped explain that the song was about a couple arguing here.

But they had a big fight and are likely to break up.

The meaning of this song is completely the opposite.

It seems like he is telling the other person how much he likes him.

For the same thing, there was a huge contrast between the real plot and the meaning of the song, which made the onlookers feel very interesting and they stopped to appreciate it.

“You sang well!”

"Young man, you are very talented!"

They keep giving positive reviews in their hearts.

Even the owners of more than a dozen nearby stores have benefited from this wave of traffic dividends. The amount of goods they sold today is several times more than usual.

They also gave positive reviews in their hearts.

【System prompt: Mission completed】

[F-level treasure chest automatically opens, charm +1 when singing]

After singing it several times, more and more people gathered around, and at this time, Lu Feng finally heard the prompt sound indicating that the task was completed.

"A song of 'Why Not', thank you everyone."

Lu Feng lightly strummed the strings, finished singing, and prepared to go home.

After checking the things that dropped from the F-level treasure chest, Lu Feng couldn't help but sigh.

I already said I don’t want to be a singer, so what’s the point of exposing this stuff to me?

……

not far away.

Reba couldn't help but open her eyes wide after watching Lu Feng's performance.

"Lu Feng, you're amazing. Are you from a music school? You play the guitar so professionally, and the transitions between high and low notes are so smooth."

Reba’s father is a singer.

She admires people who are good at singing.

Her childhood dream was to become a singer, but she simply didn't have the talent.

She didn't expect that the otaku next door could sing so well. He was definitely the best singer among all the people she knew, except for her father.

The most important thing is that the other party's song seems to be an original creation on the spot.

This creative ability is too cheating.

Gave her a little bit of talent shock.

"Thank you for the compliment. Singing is just a tiny hobby of mine. I majored in acting in college."

Music Academy, that was a thing of the previous life. In this life, the system bound Lu Feng to the profession of actor.

"Lu Feng, why don't you continue singing? I think they all want to continue listening."

Reba felt that this new friend she had just met was a treasure boy and she had great interest in him.

The mission is accomplished, what else is there to sing?

Lu Feng silently replied in his heart, and explained aloud: "It's getting dark, it's almost time to go home. Oh, right, I just made 50 yuan, enough for the three of us to buy milk tea. Reba, ask your little sister what flavor they want to drink? How about strawberry?"

"I want pineapple flavor."

"Me too."

Strawberry flavor is unpopular?
You two are a bit of a heretic.

Lu Feng smiled and replied, "Pineapple flavor is fine too. Reba, help me put away the speakers and the cables while I put the guitar in my bag."

……

“Pineapple milk tea is delicious.”

"Uh-huh."

On the way home, the two little girls praised the milk tea shop highly.

"It's okay. Not as good as Heytea."

The milk tea of ​​this era is full of technology and hard work, but Lu Feng doesn’t like it very much. He still likes the milk tea of ​​the future, which is made with real ingredients, although it is a bit more expensive.

Reba was very interested in the Heytea that Lu Feng mentioned, and kept asking along the way: "Lu Feng, what is Heytea? Where can I drink it?"

I can’t drink it now.

Don't ask anymore.

"I'll treat you to a drink next time if I get a chance... Wait a minute, what are you doing? No way, such a small thing, you're writing it down in a notebook? Are you afraid I'll default on it?"

……

At the crossroads, I waved goodbye to my little sister.

On the way home, Reba was very enthusiastic and took the initiative to help Lu Feng carry the speakers.

Lu Feng thought that he had conquered this future top star with just one song, and he was quite happy.

However, after walking 200 steps and almost reaching home, Reba was finally exposed.

"Aka, I want to drink Heytea..."

"Don't bother me. I don't have any. I can't buy it now."

This is something that was only available in 2012. Where can I get it for you now?
Also, you even sold your soul for a cup of Heytea.

I tried to trick you several times just now, but you refused to call me Aka. Now you change your mind just for a cup of Heytea.

Good for you!

"Lu Feng, remember to take me out for drinks next time. Don't forget. I've written it all down in my notebook."

"Got it, you greedy old bastard."

After going upstairs, the two people separated, one to the left and the other to the right, and went back home.

……

Close the door.

Reba prepared to go back to her room and rest for a while.

I’m a little full after eating out, and my stomach is a little bloated. What should I do for dinner?

My mother will definitely nag me about it.

She muttered to herself.

However, just as she entered the house, a strange mechanical turning sound suddenly rang in Reba's mind.

[Congratulations to the player for meeting a future superstar with S+ potential and facilitating his successful performance. Earn a Career Card.]

[The system is starting up... Insufficient energy, startup failed]

……

system?

What is it?
Also, did I hear that correctly?

Is that guy next door a future superstar with S+ potential?
A super singer?
Like Jaylen?

However, the way he sings is indeed very charming and makes people feel itchy. Moreover, his creative talent is also very impressive.

Ahhhhh!
Did my 15-year-old summer vacation suddenly become so interesting?
"I'm really looking forward to tomorrow... But what does Heytea taste like? I really want to have a sip."

……

——This summer, Peter Pan, who never grew up, met Alice, baked buns met apricot peel tea, and I met you on the street corner.

(End of this chapter)