Just after 7 o'clock in the evening, the bar was already packed with customers, sitting together in small groups. They were either chatting and laughing in low voices, or drinking and playing cards, making the atmosphere of the nightclub lively but not noisy.
"Wow!"
The bartender David had an exaggerated expression on his face and asked Lu Chen, who had just arrived in front of the bar: "Little boss, is this beautiful lady your companion tonight? Can I ask her her name?"
He stared at the woman following Lu Chen with bright eyes, as if he had discovered some treasure.
Although David is not a real Westerner, he grew up abroad, so his way of thinking is not much different from that of foreigners. When he sees what he likes, he expresses it directly.
If the other party was not brought by Lu Chen, he would immediately try his best to strike up a conversation and please him.
Lu Chen sneered and said, "This is my sister. If you dare to have any crooked thoughts, be careful of me turning against you!"
"Sorry!"
David quickly raised his hands in surrender and looked pitiful: "I didn't know this was your sister. Can I treat you two to a glass of Tequila Sunrise?"
Lu Chen knew this guy's character very well and said with a smile: "How about one cup? At least two cups!"
David said with a grimace: "Okay then"
The frustrated bartender could only turn around and make cocktails.
Lu Xi was not angry.
This was the first time she was called a "beautiful lady", and she found the bartender quite interesting.
Looking at the surrounding environment curiously, she commented: "This bar is nice."
The decoration style of Wangyoucao Bar is quite good. It is somewhat famous in Houhai circles, and the customers who often come here are mostly high-quality, so the atmosphere is naturally different from ordinary places.
Lu Chen smiled and said: "We have 5% of the shares."
Lu Xi had known about this for a long time, and she had already met Chen Jianhao through Lu Chen's introduction.
As Lu Chen's agent and studio manager, Lu Xi's biggest problem is her lack of experience. She has never engaged in the same job before. Although she can look up information, she can only learn it on paper.
The explicit and implicit rules in many industries cannot be found by typing on the Internet.
Chen Jianhao happened to be able to help her understand the circle Lu Chen was in. He had always been an insider and had a wide network of contacts in the circle. He had friends from all walks of life, so he had a lot of experience.
Lu Chen didn't know how powerful his boss was before. It wasn't until he jumped out of the bar that he realized how deep the boss was.
So he asked Chen Jianhao to help guide his sister.
If you encounter any problems, it is very convenient for Lu Xi to call and ask directly.
Now Lu Xi and Chen Jianhao are half masters and apprentices, but this is her first time to the Forget-You-Cao Bar.
Today is a bit special.
"Xiao Lu!"
Lu Chen heard the sound and looked over. He saw Chen Jianhao standing in front of the railing upstairs waving to him: "Come up quickly!"
He quickly pulled Lu Xi upstairs.
It was also full, but the VIP seats were basically reserved as usual, and four people were already seated in one of them.
Seeing Lu Chen and Lu Xi, they all stood up and greeted: "Dachen, Sister Lu Xi"
Li Feiyu, Chen Xiaomei, Chen Xiang and Chen Xin, all the current members of Lu Chen Studio gathered together.
Plus Chen Jianhao, the honorary consultant.
Lu Chen said: "Everyone, please sit down and let's chat while drinking."
Chen Jianhao frowned and asked, "What are you doing? Are you all coming here at night?"
The members of Lu Chen's studio have all arrived, including the Wandering Band and Sister Na. When he came here just now, he met many old bar customers downstairs. Everyone smiled mysteriously while chatting.
As an old Jianghu, Chen Jianhao judged that there must be a conspiracy!
It's a pity that even David kept his mouth shut and refused to speak no matter how he tried to coerce and induce him.
Lu Chen asked: "Brother Jianhao, do you know what day it is today?"
Chen Jianhao was stunned: "What day?"
He just remembered that today is Thursday, August 27th. What’s so special about it?
Lu Chen smiled and said, "You'll know later!"
He said to Lu Xi: "Sister, you have a good time here with everyone, and all the expenses you spend in the evening are mine."
Lu Xi nodded: "Well, you go ahead."
Lu Chen said to Chen Jianhao again: "Brother Jianhao, let's go down."
Chen Jianhao was confused by him. He was completely confused. He walked downstairs and asked, "Where are you going?"
Lu Chen said with a smile: "I'm going backstage to prepare for the performance. So many old customers are here, so you can accompany them!"
Chen Jianhao really convinced him: "You finally know that there are many old customers who are looking forward to your coming. Don't forget that you have a stake in the bar, so sing more songs tonight!"
Lu Chen is gone, the Wandering Band is gone, and Sister Na is gone too. The group that was backstage now has only two or three old faces left. The rest are all replaced by new people.
Although the business of Forgettable Grass is getting better and better, and it is always full even on holidays, Chen Jianhao still misses the previous feeling, and many old customers also have the same view.
It's just that time can't be turned back, the past has passed. Now Lu Chen and the others are flying separately, and Chen Jianhao is also very happy.
Lu Chen agreed: "Okay!"
Chen Jianhao was left behind and he went backstage.
It has only been more than a month since I last sang in Wangyoucao.
But Lu Chen already had a strange feeling.
The large room outside has been renovated, and the walls have been painted with new gum paint, making it look clean.
There are two more dressing tables for singers, but they are not crowded.
There were many people inside, but few of them were known to Lu Chen.
"Lu Chen!"
As soon as Lu Chen entered, someone immediately called his name.
Surprise, curiosity, surprise
The eyes of everyone present were all focused on him. Is this Lu Chen?
In the circle of bar singers in Houhai, Lu Chen is an out-and-out legend.
He has been dormant in the Wangyoucao Bar for the past few years. At first, he was just a waiter serving tea and water. Then he suddenly burst out with amazing talent and soared into the entertainment industry, becoming a rising star.
The three songs Lu Chen wrote for the band Hesitation all appeared on the original music charts, among which "In Spring" topped the list for four consecutive weeks, making the band Hesitation famous.
The most talked-about thing is that this song was actually obtained in exchange for 5% of the shares of the Forgotten Grass Bar.
One of Lu Chen's songs can sell at least 200,000 yuan!
And he himself is also very strong. He participated in "Singing China" and passed all the competitions. Now he is among the top 10 in the country!
Even if the singers present have never seen such an eye-catching figure, they are all famous.
Isn't what Lu Chen is realizing the dream they all share?
Lu Chen nodded: "Hello."
The other party is the resident singer of Wangyoucao. I kind of know him, at least I can recognize him by name.
At this time, other people reacted and gathered around him to say hello.
"Hello, Brother Chen! Hello, Dachen! Hello!"
There were so many eager and enthusiastic faces that Lu Chen couldn't tell who was who.
He put his hands together with a smile on his face and responded: "Hello! Hello everyone! Thank you!"
If he hadn't gone through the training of the draft competition, he would have been easily confused by such a scene.
Lu Chen understands what these singers are thinking.
They just want to get to know their close friend, and even want to buy his songs.
Recalling the years when he was ignored and despised in bars, Lu Chen felt really emotional.
"Great morning!"
At this moment, Qin Hanyang, who heard the noise coming out of the small suite, helped him out: "Come here quickly!"
Qin Hanyang came forward. How dare these singers continue to surround Lu Chen and quickly make way for him.
The Wandering Band is very popular right now. It is said that commercial performance invitations have been scheduled until next year. Qin Hanyang, as the lead singer and leader of the band, also became famous overnight and is the idol worshiped by countless bar singers.
In Houhai, he is an absolute big shot!
It is already a great luck to see Qin Hanyang and the Wandering Band in Wangyoucao tonight.
And we have to add Lu Chen.
Lu Chen apologized and came to the small suite.
The other four members of the Wandering Band are there, as well as Zhang Nana, also known as Sister Na.
"Great morning!"
Sister Na was still so enthusiastic and gave Lu Chen a big hug on the spot.
But now, both she and Qin Hanyang have changed their names for him.
It used to be Xiaolu, but now it's Dachen.
Because everyone has changed, each other's identities are different from before.
"Sister Na"
Lu Chen smiled and said, "You are so beautiful now."
Sister Na's appearance is very ordinary, and with her age, she can even be said to be a bit ugly.
But now Lu Chen saw Sister Na. Her makeup was exquisite and she was full of energy. Her whole temperament was very different from before. She had a bit more charm of a mature woman, and she was much more attractive.
She effectively proved that the truth that women depend 70% on their appearance is correct.
Sister Na opened her arms and said with a tigerish face: "Then you mean, I was ugly before?"
Lu Chen knew she was joking and said with a smile: "She was beautiful before, but she is even more beautiful now!"
Sister Na suddenly beamed: "You are the sweetest, so have you tricked any girls recently?"
Lu Chen shook his head and smiled bitterly.
Originally, he wanted to invite Ye Zitong over in the evening. But after calling him, he found out that he had gone home half a month ago and would not be back until school started at the beginning of next month.
During this period of time, Lu Chen has been busy participating in competitions, setting up studios, producing albums, and being a network anchor, so his contact with Ye Zitong has naturally become very few.
The relationship between the two became a bit cold because of this.
This is also a helpless matter. Lu Chen cannot spend his time talking about love.
And he and Ye Zitong have not really established a relationship, so it is very normal for such a situation to occur.
Even men and women who are passionately in love will become estranged due to separation.
But tonight, Lu Chen didn’t want to do this—
The second update will come soon. Where are your monthly passes? There will be a third update later! (To be continued.)