[Rebirth of a God-Level Star] Chapter Seven: "Firing the First Shot" (Completed)

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Chapter 7 Firing the First Shot
Rock music was incredibly popular in this era, with veteran singers like Yuan Zong and the Big Windmill Band being among the best.
In the early 1980s, singer Yuan Zong was hailed as the "King of Rock," leading the rise of rock music.
In the late 1980s, the Big Windmill Band, with rock as its main theme, emerged as a dark horse, repeatedly achieving double platinum record certifications and even setting a record of selling over a million copies in two weeks. At the time, they were incredibly popular, and countless singers jumped on the rock bandwagon, hoping to carve out their own niche, but very few succeeded.
However, from the mid-1990s to the present, as fans gradually grew tired of the rock formula, sentimental love songs, which had previously been overshadowed by rock, have begun to revive.
Even so, the rock era that has passed still holds countless memories for fans. That era, where
people were willing to live and die for rock, took away the youth of a generation.
Most of the people sitting in the Blue Moon bar are men and women who grew up during that era. Having witnessed the golden age of rock, these people grew increasingly disillusioned with its declining vitality. Consequently, rock artists' record sales steadily declined, and today, rock has become a memory, a forbidden zone no one dares to easily tread.
But when the handsome young man in the center of the stage finished singing a rock song, everyone's hearts clenched, then pounded wildly.
No one had expected that rock, besides its rebellious and dark themes, could also reveal profound reflections on friendship and life. This poetic rock, completely unrestrained by form, utterly captivated everyone in the audience.
If life is only this once, why wait to start over?
"Come on, come on... finish this one, and there's another one!"
"Finish this one, and there are three more!"
When Li Qing said this with a smile, the warm, comfortable, and bluesy bar instantly erupted in applause.
Everyone felt their blood boiling, excitedly stood up, picked up their glasses, and drank them down in one gulp.
"Is this really your original creation?"
Old Jiang was extremely excited, his face flushed with excitement. He vigorously clenched his fist, jumped onto the stage, and tirelessly circled around Li Qing like a mischievous old man: "Genius, a true genius!"
"Genius? I dare not accept that title!" Li Qing handed the guitar back to Old Jiang and smiled: "So... have I passed?"
"Qualified, of course qualified!"
Old Jiang rubbed his hands excitedly, making the crowd around him shake their heads and laugh. Realizing his mistake, he quickly calmed himself down before extending his hand and smiling, "Come on, let's formally introduce ourselves. My name is Jiang Zhongnan. As you can see, I'm the manager of Blue Moon Bar. People who know me call me Old Jiang. From now on, you'll be a resident singer at my bar. Don't worry, although our bar may not look crowded, the average spending level is still several times higher than that of ordinary bars. With your skills and talent, your tips will definitely be plentiful."
"Thank you, Brother Jiang!" Li Qing also extended his hand, expressing his gratitude repeatedly.
He was a worldly-wise man. Although Jiang Zhongnan had said that those familiar with him called him "Old Jiang," the key point was that Li Qing didn't know him well yet. Most importantly, for the foreseeable future, Jiang Zhongnan would be his boss.
Therefore, the title "Old Jiang" was not one Li Qing could use.
So, when someone gives you face, it's because they respect you, but if you don't appreciate it and take advantage of it, your future could very well be a dead end.
Jiang Zhongnan was clearly very satisfied with Li Qing's performance. After learning Li Qing's name and basic information, he had the bartender record Li Qing's work information on the spot.
From then on, Li Qing became a resident singer at the bar, paid by the hour at 50 RMB per hour, singing for two hours a day.
During working hours, if a customer requested a song, the bar would only take 20% of the profits, covering electricity, space fees, and instrument rental fees.
Any unexpected income, such as tips, would go entirely to Li Qing.
Li Qing was very satisfied with this treatment.
According to Jiang Zhongnan, probably no other bar singer in Beijing would receive such preferential treatment.
...
During his subsequent performances, Li Qing didn't achieve the same level of success.
Even good songs need time to develop; "Sudden Self" was just a quick audition. To truly become a good singer, genuine talent is crucial.
To adapt to the environment and hone his singing skills, he began trying to play and sing currently popular songs.
To be honest, his singing was a bit halting, and even a little off-key.
However, thankfully, he had a handsome face, and with that face alone, he garnered a considerable amount of tips.
And among those who sang, over 90% were women.
This indirectly confirmed Old Jiang's initial prediction.
Even if this guy did nothing, just standing in the center of the stage, he was a dazzling cash cow.
After some time, Li Qing's reputation at the Blue Moon Bar gradually grew, and more and more lonely, respectable women began to join the Blue Moon Bar's audience from all directions.
They watched Li Qing with shining eyes while listening to his half-baked songs, as devout as believers.
During his time working at Blue Moon, Li Qing learned that he wasn't the only resident singer at the bar.
Before him, a young woman named Bao Yunyun, a migrant worker from Beijing, had been singing at Blue Moon for a year and four months. She was twenty-three or twenty-four years old, with a very bold personality, yet she excelled at many well-known, delicate love songs.
This striking contrast made Bao Yunyun stand out among the many resident singers during the audition, and she was instantly recruited by Jiang Zhongnan.
Before Li Qing arrived, Bao Yunyun was the true star of Blue Moon bar.
And regardless of gender, everyone's first impression of Bao Yunyun was very positive.
She was poised, unpretentious, and quite manly, able to let loose even in the noisy bar.
Li Qing had seen Bao Yunyun perform several times. She was a woman from northern China, skilled in drums and keyboard, around twenty-three or twenty-four years old. She wasn't particularly beautiful, but possessed a unique charm, reminiscent of the actress Fan Bingbing from his previous life, though her voice was far more beautiful.
Clear and bright, it carried a touch of huskiness and a captivating sensibility.
...
Beep beep! Beep beep!
"Mr. Li Qing, you are hereby notified that you will be recording a new program at Beijing TV Station at 2 PM on September 14th. Please be sure to arrive on time. Message from: Beijing TV Station 'Music Star' Program Team."
Looking at the message on his pager, Li Qing, who had just stepped off the bar stage, let out a deep breath.
Three weeks had passed; the recording of "Music Star" was the day after tomorrow.
Compared to three weeks ago, Li Qing's voice has made some small breakthroughs during the past ten days of singing in bars. At least when she hums "Qinghai-Tibet Plateau", she no longer cracks, although the high notes are not as loud.
With regular exercise, he no longer gets breathless singing "Matchstick Heaven," a song that requires lung capacity.
That's progress!
Li Qing is very satisfied with this state.
A little progress every day.
The day after tomorrow is the start of a new battle, and he believes he can once again fight his way through the fierce competition and become the lucky one to claim the top spot.
Furthermore, according to the information he's received, the recording of the "Music Star" program he participated in will air tonight at 8 PM on Beijing TV.
A new battle is about to begin.
And his first shot in this world, after three weeks, has finally begun to resonate powerfully!

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