Chapter 354: Dream and Bread

It was late at night, and although the streets were brightly lit, the cold wind still howled, making people feel uneasy.

Inside the car, it was relatively warm. Guo Ziyi and Ding Xiang sat in the back seat, waiting for Yang Yi. However, at some point, their time alone together became a bit awkward.

Cough, um, Sister Ding Xiang, that guy who was singing, do you know him? Guo Ziyi suddenly asked, breaking the stiff atmosphere a little.

Yeah, I used to work here and heard him sing a lot of songs before, Ding Xiang nodded. Later, he and his girlfriend also came to Big Brother Yangs shop, so we got to know each other.

Oh, I thought he was a guy you liked. Haha, he even has a girlfriend! Guo Ziyi said with a beaming expression and even nudged Ding Xiang with his elbow.

Ding Xiang was stunned for a moment and then pushed Guo Ziyi away irritably: Go away, dont be so handsy

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and dont make wild guesses. His girlfriend is actually a counselor at our school.

While they were teasing each other, the car door was suddenly opened, and Yang Yi crawled in from the drivers seat.

Big Brother Yang, is everything resolved? Guo Ziyi asked curiously.

Yes, its resolved. Yang Yi nodded. He raised his hand to check his watch, not in a rush to start the car, but instead, he turned to look at the bars entrance.

So, did you save that Lin Muan, Big Brother Yang?

Yang Yi glanced at him in the rearview mirror and said calmly, Dont worry, no one will trouble him anymore.

Big Brother Yang, why arent we leaving yet? Ding Xiang asked in confusion.

Because you cant drive, and Big Brother Yang and I have had some drinks.You know you cant drive after drinking, have you heard of it? Guo Ziyi teased Ding Xiang.

Ah? What should we do then? Ding Xiang looked at Guo Ziyi with a puzzled expression.

Dont listen to his nonsense. I only had a little drink. Its not a problem. Now we are waiting for someone, and well leave shortly! Yang Yi was still looking at the bar entrance and said without turning his head: However, speaking of which, Ding Xiang, you should learn to drive. If you can come back during the Spring Festival, Ill enroll you in a driving cla.s.s. In the future, if there is a need for you to drive, you can also help.

Okay Ding Xiang nodded absentmindedly.

Enroll her in a driving cla.s.s for what? I could teach her, Guo Ziyi said with a smile.

Who wants you to teach

It was really cold today!

Lin Muan came out of the bar and couldnt help but wrap his coat around him. However, the cold wind at night kept pouring into his collar, making him as cold as his heart.

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He turned back and looked at the bar where there was still faintly noisy music coming out it. His expression dimmed, but he continued walking back along the road, still carrying his guitar.

An empty taxi slowly drove past him, honking its horn to attract customers.

Lin Muan was a bit tempted in his heart, but he gently patted the few hundred dollars he had just put in his pocket. After hesitating for a moment, he continued to walk forward. In a couple more blocks, he would reach the bus stop where he could catch a ride directly home.

Not long after, another horn sounded. But it was no longer a taxi but a muscular pickup truck.

As Lin Muan was stunned, the car window was rolled down and that familiar face appeared in front of him: Going home? Where do you live?

Lin Muan said in a daze, University City

Thats on the way! Come on! Ill give you a ride! Yang Yi smiled and said, Hey wait! Can you drive?

Yeah, I can

After a while, Lin Muan sat in the drivers seat and slowly started driving the Tyrant Wolf while Yang Yi sat in the pa.s.senger seat, enjoying himself leisurely. In the back, Guo Ziyi and Ding Xiang observed them with curiosity.

Um, boss, thank you for helping me out in the bar just now! Lin Muan, who still didnt know Yang Yis name, said softly.

Its nothing. Yang Yi casually brushed off the previous incident. Oh, by the way, did that bar owner, Boss Lei, give you any trouble afterward?

No, Brother Lei has always taken good care of me. Lin Muan gave a bitter smile. However, Ive thought about it for a long time and decided not to implicate Brother Lei anymore, so I decided to resign. Boss, dont blame Brother Lei.

Yang Yi glanced at Lin Muan and knew he was lying, but he didnt say anything.

Guo Ziyi was curious and asked, So why do you sing Cantonese songs? I saw you sing quite a few!

I heard that the boss likes to listen to Cantonese songs, so he was invited to sing there. Ding Xiang said softly.

Lin Muan curiously glanced at Ding Xiang in the rearview mirror. He didnt recognize Ding Xiang and explained, There are two reasons. On one hand, it is indeed as this girl said. On the other hand, I myself prefer Cantonese songs because I am from Guangdong Province and have listened to and learned many of these songs since I was a child.

The Cantonese song market is in Guangdong Province and Hong Kong. Why dont you go back to your hometown for development? Guo Ziyi said, puzzled.

When I graduated, I did want to go back to my hometown. But my girlfriend stayed at school to be a counselor, so I stayed in Jiangcheng to be with her. Lin Muan said.

Yang Yi quite appreciated Lin Muans words, so he asked, Your voice and other qualities are quite good. Why dont you try some record companies or brokerage companies?

Ive tried many times, but I didnt work out. Perhaps its because I only sing Cantonese songs? Lin Muan said with a bitter smile. He still has a music dream, but he has. .h.i.t too many walls.

What do you mean by can only sing Cantonese songs? You can speak Mandarin, right? Yang Yi furrowed his brow.

No, what I mean is that I am best at singing Cantonese songs, so when I auditioned, I basically sang Cantonese songs. Sorry, my mouth is clumsy and I didnt explain clearly. Lin Muan said somewhat embarra.s.sedly.

Because you sang Cantonese songs, they eliminated you? Guo Ziyi didnt believe it.

Maybe its because I told them that I just want to sing Cantonese songs Lin Muan hesitated and continued, They asked me to sing Mandarin songs, and I can sing them too, but I dont like them saying that I can only sing Mandarin songs in the future. So, I dont want to sing for them.

He was really a straightforward boy. Because he didnt want to give up on Cantonese songs, he didnt show others his ability in Mandarin songs

Hey, why are you so persistent about Cantonese songs? Guo Ziyi asked.

Because it is really good. Although the market for Cantonese songs is no longer comparable to the Mandarin songs now, it has also created an unparalleled brilliance in the past, and can even be said to be the glory of our nation and country. I believe that when everyone is singing Mandarin songs, there still needs to be some people who persist and dont let it continue to decline!

Lin Muan felt that he might have sounded too extreme and quickly explained, Im not saying that I must only sing Cantonese songs. I also like Mandarin songs. Its just that I dont want to give up on Cantonese songs. Ideally, Id like to balance both. I can also contribute a little bit to promoting Cantonese songs.

I understand. So, you mean singing Mandarin songs, but ideally, there should be a few Cantonese songs in the alb.u.m! I think thats a good idea. I also like to listen to Cantonese songs. Guo Ziyi nodded.

Yes, but here in Jiangcheng and even in Shanghai, I feel that everyone seems to have some prejudice against Cantonese songs. Lin Muan sighed.

Thats because they dont understand it and dont want to listen. Guo Ziyi hit the nail on the head.

He still earnestly gave Lin Muan an advice, I think you should stick to your music dream. If record companies have prejudice against your ideas, then you can partic.i.p.ate in some compet.i.tions, achieve results, and then go back to negotiate with them!

Persist in his dream with what? He doesnt even have a job now. Is he going to rely on his girlfriend to support him? Yang Yi suddenly interjected.

Lin Muan was disheartened and didnt know what to say.

Guo Ziyi scratched his head. He, as a young master, never imagined that sometimes dreams and bread couldnt be balanced.

Reality is often the biggest gap in front of dreams.

Lin Muan was no exception. Although Ran Jin had always supported him on the path of music, Lin Muan himself felt very uneasy because he has been unable to see any hope and couldnt provide Ran Jin with the commitment she deserved

Is my determination to stick with Cantonese songs wrong? Lin Muan drove the car and fell into silence for a while before he couldnt help but say.

Guo Ziyi didnt know what to say at the moment. He couldnt think of it, but it didnt mean he didnt understand.

Hand me Lin Muans guitar! Yang Yi suddenly turned his head and said to Ding Xiang.