I just want to sell products, but you're forcing me to perform talents.

Chapter 548 Old Town Road

This morning, the main task of the cultural exchange delegation was to participate in the graduation ceremony of Green Vine Alliance University, where Ye Xian, as the representative, sang an eagle-language song on site.

This is similar to people from the United States coming to the Tang Dynasty and singing Tang Dynasty songs; it conveys a sense of honor to the people of the other country.

Look, even foreigners are singing our songs.

The other party originally intended for Ye Xian to sing a classic Yingwen song, but Ye Xian refused. He never sings other people's songs, so he firmly stated that he would sing an original song.

On his way to the venue, Ye Xian received a message from Qiu Qing: "Why did I hear from my classmates in the UK that there are a lot of negative comments about you online?"

"What do you mean?"

Ye Xian was quite surprised that he was so unpopular in the United States.

"It seems they're saying you're arrogant and conceited, asking for 5000 million for a single song."

"Some people say that you look down on American songs, that you don't sing classic American songs, and that you insist on singing your own original songs."

"Some people say you're an executioner, suppressing Jasper who went to Tang Dynasty and sending him to prison."

……

Looking at the social media comments Qiu Qing sent, Ye Xian understood that Jasper's father, Cooper, was up to something.

This isn't the Tang Dynasty; I don't have a trustworthy team here to deal with these things, so I've become somewhat passive.

Even if Qiuye Yanxuan has many suppliers from the United States, these companies may not be able to resolve this issue of public opinion.

While chatting with Qiu Qing, Ye Xian sent a message to Ding Zhan, urging him to speed up the establishment of the UK branch. In addition to resolving overseas copyright issues, he also needed to support the development of his artists overseas. He couldn't just find some entertainment agencies in the UK to cooperate with; instead, he needed to build his own team.

After all the arrangements were completed, the convoy arrived at Green Vine Alliance University. The exchange group was greeted by students from the United Kingdom and walked towards the grandstand in the gymnasium.

As soon as Ye Xian stepped onto the stage, he suddenly noticed a banner displayed beside him: "Youth never ends, the future is full of promise!"

Ye Xian suddenly realized that there were late-night snacks here too. Thinking of this, Ye Xian waved in the direction of the banner, and immediately saw a group of students wearing light blue support uniforms cheering.

The graduation ceremony procedures were largely the same in both countries: speeches by outstanding graduate representatives, outstanding alumni, and the principal, followed by the awarding of graduation certificates.

Ye Xian's performance was scheduled before the graduation certificates were awarded.

Afif sat next to Ye Xian, intending to act as his translator, but seeing Ye Xian listening so intently, he couldn't help but ask in a low voice, "How's your spoken Hawksman?"

Ye Xian, without glancing to the side, said, "It's alright."

"Weren't you a student who was advised to drop out?" Afif asked, somewhat surprised.

"Who says expelled students can't speak good gibberish?" Ye Xian stood up casually, and the host on stage was already asking him questions.

However, upon hearing the other party's introduction, Ye Xian frowned slightly.

"Next, please welcome Mr. Ye Xian, whose appearance fee is as high as 5000 million yuan per song, to sing a song he composed, 'Eagle Language.' Let's hear whether this song is worth 5000 million yuan."

The students below the stage burst into laughter, their gazes toward Ye Xian filled with provocation.

Last night, many people learned about the popular meme of Ye Xian charging 5000 million yuan for a single song. Now that they've met him in person, many students are expressing their dissatisfaction.

After all, Ye Xian is not as old as them.

Ye Xian walked to the front of the stage and greeted everyone in fluent Eagle English: "Hello everyone, I am Ye Xian, yes, the Ye Xian who charges 5000 million yuan per song. I want to tell you that you are very lucky to be able to listen to me sing for free, because the 5000 million yuan appearance fee is in the Tang Dynasty, while my appearance fee in Eagle Kingdom is 1 million yuan."

The audience gasped in surprise. Wasn't this young man from the Tang Dynasty being too arrogant? He actually doubled his appearance fee in the United Kingdom. Wasn't that discrimination?

Seeing the excited crowd below, Ye Xian shrugged: "Don't blame me for raising the price. Blame that idiot who wanted me to perform for free yesterday."

Some students immediately laughed; they liked Ye Xian's personality.

Outspokenness is the personality trait most favored by young people in the United States.

The members of both delegations turned their attention to Cooper, who sat in his seat with a livid face, saying nothing.

Team leader Wang and many other members immediately sneered. They thought you could stand up and stand up to Ye Xian, but it turns out you're just a show-off.

Suddenly, someone from the late-night snack group in the distance shouted, "Brother Xian, that's how you have to be awesome!"

Ye Xian smiled, waved to the other person, and then looked down at the audience.

"I hope you like 'Old Town Road,' after all, it's worth 1 million."

With a dry sense of humor, Ye Xian flipped up the cowboy hat in his hand, turned it upside down, and put it on his head.

"Yeah I'm gonna take my horse to the old town road

I want to ride my horse through the old streets of this city.

I'm gonna ride till I can't no more

I will ride my horse until I am exhausted.

... "

With a touch of languor, a hip-hop song with a Country Trap style rang out in the square.

Many students were whispering among themselves, and being used to being free and easy, they didn't pay much attention to the singer from the Tang Dynasty. Even though the singer was from the Tang Dynasty cultural exchange group, and even though one of the singer's songs was supposedly worth 1 million, none of that could stop them from whispering to each other in the audience. But after hearing this opening, the students were immediately drawn to it.

On stage, Ye Xian, dressed in a black suit and wearing a black cowboy hat, swayed his body gently to the music. If it weren't for his standard Eastern face, everyone would almost mistake him for a typical Western cowboy.

Authentic pronunciation, simple banjo accompaniment, standard hip-hop beat, and a country trap style that transcends boundaries.

This is definitely not a song that a person from the Tang Dynasty could write.

This makes one wonder whether the person on stage is a country folk who is good at country music or a hip-hop artist.

Even a native English speaker would find it difficult to write a song that blends country and hip-hop music, let alone someone from the Tang Dynasty.

"I suddenly feel that this guy named Ye Xian wasn't just boasting earlier?"

"This song is so catchy, I feel like I can't help but dance along!"

"The lyrics of this song are really hawkish! It's clearly a dig at those who criticize him!"

……

The students began to discuss the song in hushed tones, becoming increasingly immersed in it.

"Can't nobody tell me nothin'

No need for others to preach

You can't tell me nothin'

Don't point fingers at me.

Nobody can tell me nothin'

No need for others' admonitions

You can't tell me nothin'

I don't want to talk to you.

... "

The straightforward lyrics made the host look somewhat embarrassed, and also made Cooper, who was sitting in the audience, look rather unpleasant.

However, the lyrics in this style energized the students present, and many even whistled.

Ye Xian originally wanted to sing a classic graduation song, but after learning this morning that someone was plotting against him, he finally decided to choose this song.

We're not on the same page, so don't blame me for giving you a good scolding.

……

Ps1: Today's Recap

Haizhou aged liquor inventory: 3393 bottles

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Ps2:

"Old Town Road," Lil Nas X/Billy Ray Cyrus.

I personally feel that the remix version has more charm than the solo version.

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