Huayu96: My Thirty Years of a Prodigal Son

At 2 a.m., the streets of Beijing were quiet with few cars and people.

However, there are still many night market stalls operating near the bar.

We chose a barbecue stall, and the three of us sat down around a small square table.

Zeng Li sat down to Qin Sheng's left without any hesitation.

Yuan Quan sat opposite Qin Sheng.

Qin Sheng called over the owner and ordered three bowls of wontons, thirty skewers of mutton, and three bottles of Beibingyang soda.

Soon, the wontons were served, and Qin Sheng asked the two of them while eating:

"Are you two planning to sing at bars all summer?"

"Otherwise what?" Zeng Li mumbled, his mouth full of wontons. "We haven't even secured our tuition fees yet."

Qin Sheng laughed and said, "Didn't you save any money while you were working?"

Zeng Li pursed her lips.

"Sigh, don't even mention it. With the meager salaries from the Peking Opera troupe, it's a miracle that Yuan Quan managed the household well enough that we didn't starve to death."

Our final decision to take the art exam was also partly driven by the hope of finding a way to make a lot of money.

Yuan Quan glanced at Zeng Li indifferently.

Zeng Li chuckled and then fell silent.

Having been sisters for so many years, she knew what Yuan Quan meant.

Don't say so much to strangers.

However, she felt that Qin Sheng wasn't a bad person, so there was no harm in telling him.

The barbecue was served, and the three of them were a little hungry, so they started to eat heartily.

After finishing the last bite, Zeng Li wiped his mouth contentedly before looking up at Qin Sheng.

"By the way, Qin Sheng, you're acting and singing all at once. Do you want to be an actor or a singer in the future?"

"I want both."

"Haha, so you're just as greedy as Yuan Quan."

Zeng Li chuckled.

Qin Sheng glanced at Yuan Quan.

Whether now or in the future, it is very common for celebrities to pursue careers in both film and music.

However, the reason I decided to pursue an amphibious career was because I had countless resources to support me in the future.

As for Yuan Quan, if I remember correctly, she became famous in later generations for her superb acting skills.

In terms of singing, it didn't make a splash at all.

Therefore, all her musical attempts were actually in vain.

Of course, with the resources at your disposal, if you want to promote someone, you do have the opportunity to do so.

But I don't want to.

It would be a great loss to the entertainment industry if such a talented and distinctive top actress were to become a bland and unremarkable singer due to her own interference.

but!

Turning his head, Qin Sheng looked at Zeng Li again.

This girl is someone I should push into the music industry.

As for the reason...

Zeng Li's future acting achievements are actually not high.

His acting skills are just so-so.

Aside from her stunning beauty, Zeng Li didn't leave much of a lasting impression on the audience.

For such an "ordinary" talent in the entertainment industry, changing career paths might not be a bad thing.

Of course, there are also downsides to excessive praise.

That is, such "ordinary" talents, once they leave their own side, will most likely immediately fade into obscurity.

But isn't this just right?

Wouldn't that make the other person unable to leave you?

He was envisioning future plans for the two of them in his mind, but he didn't say a word.

Discussing things too intimately with someone you don't know well is a major taboo at any time.

Of course I wouldn't make such a basic mistake.

While Qin Sheng was able to control his mouth, the two women were somewhat unable to.

After glancing at Qin Sheng several times, as if he wanted to say something, Yuan Quan finally couldn't help but ask.

"Um... Qin Sheng, since you know teachers Liu Huan and Mao Amin, could you introduce me to a record company?"

The reason she, a person with such a strong sense of vigilance, was willing to get to know Qin Sheng was precisely because of this.

She wanted to enter the music industry, but she was troubled by the lack of mentors.

Zeng Li, who was standing nearby, quickly chimed in, "Yes, Qin Sheng, can you help Yuan Quan?"

Qin Sheng raised an eyebrow and remained silent.

Seeing that Qin Sheng remained silent, Yuan Quan continued to plead, "I started learning Peking Opera when I was seven years old and have been singing for over ten years. I think I do have some talent for singing."

Zeng Li chimed in at the opportune moment: "Yuan Quan sings so well! When we were in the Peking Opera troupe, she was the best singer. Qin Sheng, why don't you help her out?"

For the sake of her best friend, Zeng Li actually started to act coquettishly towards Qin Sheng.

Qin Sheng frowned and pondered for a long time before finally deciding to reveal his true thoughts.

"Yuan Quan, it's not that I don't want to help you, but it's very simple to just make an introduction. I can do that for you tomorrow."

But I sincerely don't recommend you pursue a career as a singer.

Yuan Quan looked up, puzzled, at Qin Sheng.

Qin Sheng organized his thoughts and explained, "Acting skills and singing skills are both things that rely heavily on talent."

To be honest, your singing talent is just average.

But your acting talent is absolutely top-notch.

Yuan Quan frowned. "How do you know I have more acting talent? You haven't even seen me act."

Qin Sheng smiled.

"Don't forget I'm a fan of yours. Of course I've seen your performances."

And it's also evident from your singing.

When you sang on stage, your emotions were spot on.

This isn't actually singing; it's acting out a song.

This is something only someone with exceptional acting talent can do.

"You have such talent, yet you don't focus on acting and instead waste time singing. I truly think that's a huge waste."

Yuan Quan opened her mouth, wanting to refute, but ultimately remained silent.

She actually felt the same way.

When I perform, I feel very relaxed and can enter any state I want.

But when she sings, she doesn't have that same sense of ease and freedom.

What the other person said is actually correct.

only!

The competition in acting is too intense!

Although she was admitted to the Central Academy of Drama, she was not confident that she could make it big in the industry.

Comparatively speaking, the competitive pressure in singing is not that great.

If you're lucky enough to have just one hit song, that's enough to live off for a lifetime.

This is also why she insists on wanting to sing.

But regardless of whether Qin Sheng's explanation was true or false, the other party had undoubtedly rejected him.

Yuan Quan sighed with some disappointment.

But he didn't say much more.

It's understandable that someone you've just met might not be willing to help you.

Seeing this, Zeng Li wanted to say a few more good words for Yuan Quan, but Yuan Quan waved her hand to stop him.

Zeng Li blinked.

She was used to listening to Yuan Quan, so seeing this, she could only nod dejectedly.

Then, his gaze toward Qin Sheng was filled with dissatisfaction.

Hmph! I even thought you were a good person!

And yet you're so unfair!

However, just as Zeng Li was glaring fiercely at Qin Sheng, Qin Sheng smiled slightly and looked at Zeng Li.

"Zeng Li, have you ever been interested in pursuing a career in the music industry?"

Zeng Li was stunned.

He glanced at Yuan Quan, then pointed to his own nose.

"I?"

Qin Sheng smiled and nodded.

Yes, you.

Zeng Li frowned and thought for a while before asking uncertainly, "But I don't want to sing. I just want to go to the Central Academy of Drama and become an actress after graduation."

Qin Sheng chuckled and asked, "Do you know why I recommended you to pursue a career in the music industry?"

Zeng Li asked instinctively, "Why?"

"Because you are the opposite of Yuan Quan, you don't have much talent in acting."