Chapter 154 Jazz Bar, The Most Beautiful Dress Up (1/3 Ask for a Monthly Pass)
The decoration style of the jazz bar is very nostalgic and elegant, a bit like the upper-class dance halls of the old days in Shanghai.
The lights are dim, and the past is a dark reddish-brown color. Coupled with the melodious and slow playing of the elderly jazz band, the atmosphere is just right, giving people the feeling of traveling through time and space to the hazy night and the old magic city!
For this reason, Dai Yuni came in and after sitting down with Yang Qian, she couldn't help but go back upstairs and change into a cheongsam that matched the atmosphere of the scene.
When she wore the black phoenix-jacquard cheongsam that Yang Qian had bought for her for a poster, and was so stunning in the audience, she gracefully passed through the middle of the bar and greeted Yang Qian with a smile like a flower. Yang Qian felt like he was becoming
It caught the sharp gazes of all the men in the room, including many foreign guests.
If I had to make an analogy, Dai Yuni is like Hu Die from the old Magic City. She was so beautiful that she was sought after by everyone, but she walked affectionately towards an inconspicuous and plainly dressed young man.
Yang Qian naturally became this jealous young student.
"Does it look good?"
Dai Yuni only sees her big piece of wood.
"It's beautiful. Why did you bring these clothes over here?"
Yang Qian remembered that she didn't bring many clothes with her. To be precise, she didn't bring many clothes with her when she went to Yangcheng, unlike the last time she went to Hecheng.
"I brought this one with me. Look, what color are my shoes?"
Dai Yuni showed off her red high heels to Yang Qian with a little pride.
This outfit, paired with red high heels, was brought to Yangcheng together!
Dai Yuni originally wanted to wear it for Yang Qian to see. Doesn't this big guy just like her dressing up like this? Dai Yuni clearly remembers that when she tried on the clothes, Yang Qian was stunned.
Just like now!
Da Mu looked at him blankly, with a look of fondness in his eyes...
Although it is winter, there is heating in the hotel and the bar is very comfortable, so Dai Yuni doesn't have much problem wearing this long-sleeved cheongsam.
Moreover, Yang Qian very considerately took his coat hanging on the back of the chair and asked Dai Yuni to put it on his legs.
They ordered non-alcoholic cocktail drinks and some snacks. Of course, they were not in a hurry to eat. In such a slow-paced bar, the greatest enjoyment was to sit comfortably, chat and enjoy the performance of the senior jazz band.
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White shirt, black tie, overalls, and white suit, this is the standard performance attire of the senior jazz band grandfathers, and it also reflects to a certain extent the old Koehler's lifelong pursuit of dignity and elegance.
Wasn't the Shanghai-style culture in the past just a group of kleers gathering in a garden house to hold dance parties, drink coffee, drink foreign wine, listen to jazz, chat, and dance?
Perhaps this represents the petty bourgeoisie sentiment to a certain extent, which was incompatible with the Chinese people who were still in dire straits at that time. It also represents to a certain extent some people's admiration for foreign countries.
But the trend of history is rolling forward. The right and wrong of the world, joy and sorrow have long been judged. Yang Qian is not an admirer of certain cultures, nor is he a judge of historical rights and wrongs. He just watches, feels, and experiences.
Perhaps more comparisons can give him a better understanding of the sacrifices of his ancestors.
Prosperity in prosperous times is hard-won, but behind our wanton enjoyment is the burden-bearing work of thousands of brothers like the Steel Gun Company!
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Of course, Yang Qian would not shamelessly express his feelings at this time.
What's more, he unexpectedly became "a member" of Mi Mi Zhi Yin.
"The sunset is poetic,
Dusk is picturesque,
Although poetic and picturesque is beautiful,
I only have you in my heart..."
On the stage, a beautiful woman wearing a cheongsam and a white fluffy shawl spoke quietly into a metal microphone and sang his "Smoke Again" to the accompaniment of the trumpet, saxophone, cello, jazz drums and other instruments of the elderly jazz band.
when.
Dai Yuni couldn't stop laughing. She leaned sideways on the red solid wood round table. Her face was rosy even without drinking, and she was really pretty. Looking at Yang Qian with her big eyes, she also smiled like two clear, silver crescents.
It turns out that the elderly jazz band in the bar starts playing at seven o'clock, and starting at 9:30, a singer joins in to play some old songs with the characteristics of the times, especially songs from the Old Magic City era.
But I guess it’s not good that the singers sing those songs all the time and it’s always the same.
It just so happens that Yang Qian has become popular recently, and some of his "new songs" with nostalgic styles that he previously released have also become popular.
Through some channel, his song was heard by the singers in the bar. They thought it was good, so they practiced with the jazz band and sang it too...
What a coincidence, Yang Qian, the "original singer" and "songwriter" was at the scene!
Moreover, the reason why Dai Yuni was laughing so hard was because they happened to be talking about the legal team collecting evidence to defend Yang Qian's song rights.
"Should we go up now and ask them to collect the commercial performance licensing fee?"
Dai Yuni asked Yang Qian with a smile.
Strictly speaking, bar performances are for-profit performances, and such unauthorized performances constitute infringement.
But few people will pursue such detailed investigations. Firstly, there are too many such infringements, and the pursuit will be endless. Secondly, even if you make a claim, you won't be able to pay much money, and the cost is too high.
Yang Qian was also a little dumbfounded. He waved his hand sheepishly:
"Isn't that necessary? If you ask someone to pay for such a small performance, wouldn't you be scolded for making a fuss if word spread about it? Moreover, this singer can sing quite well, with a muffled voice that sounds retro, like a gramophone
It’s the same as what’s been said.”
I can’t say that I can sing particularly well, I can only say that it is unique, and I don’t know if it’s due to the microphone adjustment, but this tone has the charm of the magic city of the old era.
Having said this, Yang Qian's cell phone on the table vibrated.
He picked it up and looked at it, with a strange expression on his face.
"What's wrong?"
Dai Yuni thought something had happened.
"No, your roommates are outside the bar right now and can't come in."
Yang Qian hesitated for a moment and then told Dai Yuni.
Yes, Yang Qian told Dai Yuni's roommates about his plans for the evening. They all expressed great interest and wanted to come over to join in the fun and witness this important moment.
But they didn't want Dai Yuni to know in advance just because they knew it, so they pretended not to know and were unwilling to follow them.
Before Dai Yuni came back from the bathroom, Zhang Xiaowen and the others added Yang Qian's WeChat message, and An Yaling also started a group so that Yang Qian could secretly tell them the location of tonight's action.
However, despite all calculations, they never expected that Dai Yuni would choose this jazz bar at the Peace Hotel!
It's not that the bar doesn't allow guests other than hotel guests to enter, it's that this bar is so popular that without reservations in advance, it's impossible to get in on a big day like Christmas, and it's hard to find a seat!
Although Dai Yuni and Yang Qian didn't make a reservation, there was nothing they could do. Who let Dai Yuni have that black card?
The waiter also thoughtfully arranged seats for them very close to the performance area.
But Zhang Xiaowen and the others did not have this privilege. They wanted to come in, but were blocked by the waiter because they did not have a reservation.
There was no other way, Yang Qian could only tell Dai Yuni - but it didn't matter much. Their appearance now was a very big surprise for Dai Yuni.
Well, it doesn’t seem like it’s a surprise just yet!
"They're here! I'll pick them up. Wait, that's not right. Why didn't they tell me that they were coming, and instead told you?"
Dai Yuni was very happy at first, but she quickly realized and frowned in confusion.
That's right, she didn't even know about this, how could Yang Qian know about it first?
Even if I don't check my phone, my roommates can't contact me.
It’s impossible to contact Yang Qian!
"The key is, when did you add WeChat? I don't even know!"
"Wait a minute, are you secretly discussing something weird without telling me?"
Dai Yuni vaguely sensed that something was wrong.
Of course, this has nothing to do with whether they lie to her or not. Dai Yuni knows that although her roommates have different personalities, they are not bad in character.
And Dai Yuni also trusted Yang Qian.
Therefore, it is more likely that they are secretly planning something behind their backs.
It’s Christmas today!
"Go get them in first!"
Yang Qian dealt with it vaguely.
Seeing Dai Yuni getting up to pick up her roommates and their boyfriends, he quickly got up and walked to the stage, where he met the elderly jazz band and their middle-aged beauty lead singer who had just finished singing "Seeing the Smoke Again" and were taking a break.