Chapter 51: Chapter Fifty-Seven Xue Er Qian

As everyone knows, Huang Bo also played music in his early years and even formed a band called Blue Wind Sand.

Unfortunately, even after the group disbanded, they never managed to release their own record.

Although the group had disbanded, Huang Bo would occasionally pay attention to new song news in the music circle when he had time.

For example, recently whose record sales broke records again, what good new songs are there.

That's right, it's the Broken Guitar Band; Huang Bo listened to all three new songs, they're very inspiring and exciting.

He also heard that these songs were prepared for a movie, and they plan to make a film about a band.

Huang Bo originally didn't think much of it, but he ended up seeing the script at Ning Hao's place.

Of course, although this was unexpected for him, it was still reasonable, and Huang Bo did not react overly surprised.

The entertainment industry is a circle, and the film industry is even smaller.

Ning Hao himself also said, it's because he owed someone a favor.

"This script is kind of interesting, I still underestimated that kid, Gong Ge's band, haha......"

Seeing a plot segment, the first half had been building up how tragic the protagonist's background was, then suddenly it switched to a serious comedy.

Ning Hao also had to admit, this contrast move really let him figure it out.

"The Sewing Machine Band, they're hiding pretty deep......"

Ning Hao flipped through the pages, seeing that it was almost halfway, he finally revealed the movie's title.

Ning Hao's series of expressions made Huang Bo even more curious: "Director Ning, is this script really that interesting?"

"Not bad, in comedy it's considered not bad."

Huang Bo nodded; comedy might be the genre with the greatest polarization among all films.

Either it's hailed as a film history classic, or of course most are just disgusting garbage.

Being evaluated like this by Ning Hao, the script must still be not bad.

"Old Huang, do you want to act?"

"Sigh, I don't have time."

"That's true, that kid seems to be in a bit of a hurry......"

Here, we've settled the specific cooperation items with Principal Zhang of Midi; after filming starts, we'll rent the school's venue for two months, labor costs separate.

Also there's the invited band list; Chen Ci will have to audition each one when the time comes.

Principal Zhang himself also hopes to show his face in the movie; of course, he's counted as free.

Chen Ci only said one sentence: let's hold a unified audition later, and have him wait for news.

In the afternoon, Chen Ci received another reply from Zhang Jie.

Because he himself is currently participating in Mango TV's "Fast Boy", he can't return to Jingcheng in the short term, so the two chatted on the phone.

Zhang Jie agreed to cameo in the film, and Chen Ci has already arranged a role for him.

Have Zhang Jie play Chen Ci's position, namely the lead singer of the Broken Guitar Band in the movie.

Although his role is small, he appears at the beginning, placed in the most prominent C position.

Chen Ci doing this naturally has his own intention: it's for Shang Teng to see, ensuring they notice Zhang Jie at first glance.

Also, although Zhang Jie isn't as handsome as him, among this batch of people he's still considered not bad.

Nowadays, talent shows mainly look at professional ability; being good-looking is truly a scarce resource……

"Senior Brother, Director Chen called me alone; what's up?"

At Chen Ci's doorstep, Lao Zhao brought a man wearing a baseball cap.

Before pressing the doorbell, Lao Zhao's hand was stopped.

Lao Zhao let out a light sigh, speaking in a jokingly strange tone: "Sigh, I don't know either, maybe it's a good thing......"

"Really?"

"It could also be a bad thing."

"......"

The person wearing the baseball cap was precisely Xue Er Qian, who was inexplicably summoned by Lao Zhao.

First they went to a barber shop, where his non-mainstream long hair was cut into a short buzz cut, and then Lao Zhao dragged him along all the way.

Don't look at Lao Zhao like that; he still has considerable prestige with Xue Er Qian.

Their relationship really isn't ordinarily deep.

It turns out Lao Zhao only got the national top twenty because he voluntarily withdrew due to being overage.

And in the second season's show, the production team specially invited Lao Zhao to serve as music director.

It is here that Lao Zhao and Xue Er Qian formed a deep friendship; saying Lao Zhao has a benefactor's grace toward Xue Er Qian is not an exaggeration.

"Come on, it's really a good thing; can I still trick you?"

"Really a good thing?"

Xue Er Qian still had some hesitation; the previous unpleasantness between Chen Ci and the company, even the matter of contacting Zhang Jie, he had also heard about.

He naturally subconsciously wanted to stay away from this muddy water, but he couldn't refuse senior brother's face.

"Master Ci asked me if anyone at my company is reliable; I was the first to recommend you."

"Then what?"

"Your opportunity has come, kid; following Master Ci from now on you'll surely be living the good life."

"Living the good life, then why shave my hair?"

Xue Er Qian still held a grudge; his previous hair had cost a lot of money, cut imitating Super Junior's Kim Hee-chul.

Now it's fine, it's all been shaved flat.

"I don't know either; maybe he just simply dislikes your hairstyle."

Lao Zhao solemnly analyzed, Xue Er Qian scratched his head, and it was still a bit tricky.

Don't talk nonsense once we go in; follow my cues.

Understood...

Ding-dong~

Lao Zhao pressed the doorbell; before long, someone came running to open the door.

Uncle?

The person who opened the door was Mei Na, who had returned from Xiamen and spent a night at Chen Ci's place; she seemed to have grown accustomed to staying by Chen Ci's side.

Like a piece of bubblegum, stuck on the hand, impossible to shake off.

Mei Na, is your brother-in-law home?

He's in. Who is he? Mei Na asked, pointing at Xue Er Qian beside Lao Zhao.

He's the host from our performance earlier, the one on stage—do you remember? Your brother-in-law wants to see him about something.

No matter who, when speaking to Mei Na, they instinctively lower their voice; it's also a bit miraculous.

By the way, except for Ling Er.

Mei Na glanced at Xue Er Qian a few times, but still had no impression.

But since he was the person Chen Ci wanted to see, Mei Na obediently stepped aside and let the two in.

Actually, while at the doorway, Lao Zhao and Xue Er Qian faintly heard the drumming coming from inside the house.

Upon entering the living room, sure enough, a drum set stood in the center, and the player was Chen Ci.

As for his technique, it couldn't be called masterful; it was more like random banging.

Chen Ci has practiced many instruments, but this drum is a blind spot in his knowledge.

Fortunately, when people came in, Chen Ci stopped playing at the right moment.

Here we are.

Master Ci.

Lao Zhao nodded and gave Xue Er Qian, who was still dazed, a push.

The latter hurriedly followed suit: "Oh, Ci, Master Ci."

Chen Ci put down the drumsticks and clapped his hands: "Don't call Lao Zhao nonsense; I'm probably younger than you."

Lao Zhao chimed in: "Exactly, you're calling Master Ci old."

Xue Er Qian looked bewildered; clearly, you're older than me.

Then, what should I call you?

Lao Zhao laughed and jabbed him with his elbow: "Haha, call me your cousin-in-law."

Cousin...

Chen Ci couldn't be bothered with Lao Zhao's cheap talk, waving his hand: "Fine, call me whatever you like. First, can you play drums?"

Drums? I can't.

Xue Er Qian answered confidently, while Lao Zhao slapped his forehead beside him.

Oh boy, we're doomed...