Huayu96: My Thirty Years of a Prodigal Son

"The name 'Longing'? What a wonderful name, with such a beautiful meaning! It's right up my alley as soon as I heard it."

Mao Amin smiled gently and looked at Qin Sheng with encouraging eyes.

"How about you sing it for us a cappella?"

Qin Sheng smiled and nodded in agreement.

He cleared his throat, ready to sing, when suddenly he turned his head and glanced at the direction of the bar's stage.

This is a performance bar, with a stage and a band already set up.

Why don't you sing on stage?

That would better showcase the quality and charm of the song.

Qin Sheng turned to Mao Amin and said, "Sister Amin, singing a cappella might not sound as good. How about I borrow a microphone from the stage and sing it for you there?"

Mao Amin smiled and waved her hand generously.

"Go ahead, as long as you're not stage-frightened."

Seeing Qin Sheng's poised and confident demeanor, Liu Huan also became interested.

He patted Qin Sheng on the shoulder and encouraged him, "Go for it! We'll be cheering you on from the audience."

Qin Sheng stood up and walked towards the stage.

The bar is quite large, and the stage is located at the far end of the bar.

Approaching, Qin Sheng prepared to discuss going on stage with the resident singer who was resting nearby.

But when he saw the singer's face clearly, a look of surprise appeared on his face.

This time I was genuinely surprised.

No, how come I run into you here?

And how come you can sing?

Shouldn't you be a true, talented actor?

The female singer performing at this bar is none other than Yuan Quan!

Qin Sheng recalled for a moment and then vaguely remembered that Yuan Quan came from the Hubei Provincial Peking Opera Troupe.

In the early days of her career, she tried singing and releasing albums because of her good singing skills.

Of course, it didn't make much of a splash.

Considering the current situation, the other party must have just finished the entrance exam for the Central Academy of Drama and been accepted, and is now in Beijing to work a summer job.

Well, if you have singing skills, then it makes sense for you to sing at a bar to earn extra money.

Qin Sheng walked up to Yuan Quan and tentatively greeted her.

"Yuan Quan?"

Yuan Quan was drinking water when she was clearly startled by the greeting.

She looked up at Qin Sheng, her eyes filled with great confusion.

"Hello, do we know each other?"

Qin Sheng was amused.

"Haha, I know you, but you don't know me."

Did you used to work at the Hubei Provincial Peking Opera Theatre? I've seen your performances.

Yuan Quan's brows relaxed slightly.

This is an encounter with a fan.

After letting her guard down, Yuan Quan revealed a happy smile.

Thank you for your support.

As he spoke, he extended his hand and shook hands with Qin Sheng in a very generous manner.

After exchanging pleasantries, Qin Sheng was about to talk about going on stage to sing.

Suddenly, a person darted out from the side.

It's a girl.

She has bright and dignified features and delicate, fair skin.

Although she was only wearing a simple white T-shirt and jeans, her height of over 1.7 meters, long legs, and stunning face made her look amazing in these ordinary clothes.

The girl grabbed Yuan Quan's arm, half of her body blocking her way, and warily looked Qin Sheng up and down.

Who are you?

His tone was utterly impolite, and his eyes were even more menacing.

However, this fierce appearance, when contrasted with her gentle and mild temperament, makes her look like a little lioness, not only lacking in intimidation but also appearing cute and fierce.

Qin Sheng was even happier.

This is Zeng Li.

Yuan Quan's fellow townsman from Jingzhou, Hubei Province, was a colleague in the Peking Opera troupe and is now a classmate at the Central Academy of Drama.

Later generations of Zeng Li's acting career did not reach the same heights as Yuan Quan's.

But Zeng Li's beauty is recognized as the pinnacle in the art world by later generations.

There's a saying that goes something like this.

The most beautiful woman in the Central Academy of Drama in two hundred years.

Although it's an exaggeration, the fact that this saying has spread so widely speaks volumes.

Zeng Li was originally a leading female role in Peking Opera.

To play a leading female role, one must have a bright and dignified appearance, as well as a graceful and gentle demeanor.

Zeng Li has the appearance of someone living in peace and prosperity.

Although she is still young and her appearance is still somewhat immature.

But the foundation for a dignified and elegant future is already beginning to emerge.

Qin Sheng found Zeng Li's appearance very appealing; it made him feel comfortable just looking at her.

Actually, He Qing is also this type.

This is also why Qin Sheng is so infatuated with He Qing.

Qin Sheng subconsciously felt that someone with a pretty and beautiful face like Wang Siyi was a playboy, someone he could only have fun with, not someone he could get close to.

The young Zeng Li glanced coldly at Qin Sheng and said:

"Stop bothering us, okay? We're respectable girls, we'll never hang out with you guys."

Qin Sheng: ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

Yuan Quan quickly tugged at Zeng Li.

"Ah Li, you've misunderstood. He's not with those hooligans. He met me at a performance by the Hubei Provincial Peking Opera Troupe."

"A Peking Opera troupe?"

Zeng Li looked at Qin Sheng with disbelief.

With a quick glance, Zeng Li crossed his arms and looked sideways at Qin Sheng.

"Since you've seen a performance by the Hubei Provincial Peking Opera Troupe, do you recognize me?"

Qin Sheng chuckled.

I never expected that Zeng Li, who looks so dignified and poised, would actually be so adorable.

"How could I not know Zeng Li, the leading lady of the Qingyi Troupe? I have seen your performances and I am a true fan of yours."

When Zeng Li heard Qin Sheng address her as Zeng Da Qingyi, her eyebrows immediately curved into a smile.

The smile on his lips was impossible to stop.

Having finally regained his composure, Zeng Li coughed.

"Since you know us, fine, but what are you doing here? This is the singers' rest area; guests aren't allowed here."

Now we're finally getting down to business.

Qin Sheng turned around and gestured with his chin toward the booths in the distance.

"Sitting over there are Teacher Liu Huan, Teacher Mao Amin, and Teacher Na Ying."

I'd like to borrow your stage for a bit so they can audition a new song.

Zeng Li followed Qin Sheng's gaze.

Then he jumped up in surprise and grabbed Yuan Quan's arm, shaking it vigorously.

"I told you, you could run into a music industry bigwig at this bar, and here we are!"

Yuan Quan also looked at the three big shots, Liu Huan, Mao Amin, and Na Ying, with a look of surprise and delight.

After the initial surprise, the two turned around together and looked at Qin Sheng in disbelief.

"You...you're their friend?"

Qin Sheng smiled and waved his hand.

"We wouldn't call each other friends, but I'd say we're juniors."

My older brother has a good relationship with Professor Liu Huan, and he brought me out to broaden my horizons.

Yuan Quan was noticeably calmer.

"What does 'testing the new song' mean?"

"Oh, well, that's a long story."

When I was acting in the Water Margin TV series, I wrote a theme song for the production team, which was accepted.

Teacher Liu Huan asked me to come and talk about songs, and Teacher Mao Amin wanted to give me a chance to sing one of my other songs.

Upon hearing Qin Sheng's explanation, Yuan Quan's eyes widened in surprise.

No, is your resume really that impressive?

Zeng Li, on the other hand, was a little confused.

Wait a minute, I didn't quite understand. Let me sort it out before you speak.

After Zeng Li understood the situation, her eyes widened even more than Yuan Quan's!

"You mean... you acted in that CCTV version of 'Water Margin'? And you wrote the theme song for 'Water Margin'? And you're going to sing it for Teacher Liu Huan? And now you're going to audition your new song for Teacher Mao Amin?"