Chapter 402: Invitation to Song
"Of course, take a picture of you getting drunk, having a good time, and hugging a hot girl and making out on our social accounts. Dean said, "We can use your current fame to make it more popular and increase the number of followers." β
"Oh, is it?" Xiao Yao stared at Dean Dao, his eyes revealing some danger.
"I'm doing this for your own good. Dean felt the murderous aura in Xiao Yao's eyes, subconsciously leaned back, and said at a distance from Xiao Yao, "Young people in the United States don't like people who follow the rules, they like bad boys with personality more." Allowing you to show the typical lifestyle of young Americans can make American fans like you even more!"
βBullShit!β Xiao Yao said to Dean, "You still haven't told the truth, but I'm not interested in what the truth is, I want to beat you up now!" Dean's move of distancing himself just now didn't have any effect at all.
"Help!" Dean saw Xiao Yao raise his fist, and immediately hugged his head with the arm that was not restrained, and shouted loudly.
Mike and George, who were next to them, remained silent and did not move, but only looked at Dean with sympathy. Samion crossed his arms and said coldly: "You deserve it!"
Xiao Yao certainly wouldn't do anything to Dean Smith just because he told him to go to a crazy party. Symbolically twisted Dean's arm, and after he cried out in pain and begged for mercy, Xiao Yao let go of him.
"Dean, I said it a long time ago, Jan is so smart, you can't fool him. George looked at the grinning Dean and said, "It's better to just say that he went to the party in the first place." Then even if he doesn't want to go, he won't do anything to you. β
"But if you just talk about parties, will Jan go?" Dean said helplessly, "He is also a star in Huaxia, and he must have participated in all kinds of parties, if he just talks about parties, it will definitely not attract much to him." When he was an exchange student here, he was only interested in something that was American and that the college fraternity was something that China didn't have, so I used the fraternity to attract Young's attention. β
"But we're not members of the Brotherhood!" Mike said.
"Mike, you're such a terrible liar," Dean said, glancing at Mike, "you're terrible. β
"No, no, no, I think you agree to be a terrible liar. George shook his head and said, "Didn't you notice that Jan heard something wrong from your words, so he asked Mike and me about the details of the Brotherhood?
"Damn!" Dean recalled Xiao Yao's expression when he asked the two of them just now, and had to admit that what George said was right, and patted his head in annoyance.
"But, Jan, how do you know that what I said about joining the fraternity is fake?" Dean turned his head curiously and asked Xiao Yao, "Whether we joined the fraternity of the university or not, even Sammy doesn't even know about it." β
Sarmien was a year older than Dean and entered college a year before Dean. When Dean graduated, he agreed with George and Mike to go to the same university, but he didn't choose Sarmyon's university, and he was separated from Sarmyon. Sameen didn't know much about the three of them in college, and he didn't know if they actually joined the fraternity.
"Because I have superpowers!" Xiao Yao said with a smile.
Of course, Xiao Yao did not have superpowers, but discovered them through some detailed observations. Although I have not joined or even come into contact with members of fraternities in American universities, I have heard a lot of them.
Fraternities in American universities can basically be thought of as a circle, a small group of like-minded people coming together. They usually have their own house or dormitory, and they study together, play together, play together, and mess around together, which is where they establish an early circle in life. The purpose is that when you are studying, you can read and drink together, and you can support each other after graduation. Brotherhoods are usually joined by doctors, lawyers, and children of wealthy families.
Dean and the other three were not suitable candidates to join the Brotherhood in the first place. They are members of well-known bands, and they are rich themselves, but the family economic conditions of their parents' generation are relatively average. And they are now entertainment stars, whether they want to play or expand their network resources, it doesn't make much sense for them to join this kind of fraternity in college. They are entertainment stars, and they are also stars in college, so they don't have to worry about having no girls to bubble in. As for connections, they should be following Keith Craig, not their peers in the fraternity at university.
The rules of the fraternity are much stricter than ordinary college clubs, and it is impossible for a casual and autonomous star like Xiao Yao to spend a lot of time in school club activities now, and it is even less likely that they will spend a lot of time in college club activities when they are signed with Keith Craig Studio. In their spare time, Keith Craig's company arranges to practice musical instruments and participate in performances, and shoot commercials for promotion. Judging by the progress of their musical instruments during the last final of "The Singer", it doesn't look like they are spending a lot of time on school club activities. So Xiao Yao also quickly judged that Dean's so-called college fraternity matter was Dean's lying.
"Really?" Dean asked, surprised.
"Of course it's fake!" Sarmeon interjected, rolling his eyes, "Idiot, have you forgotten that I told you about the murder case that Tiana was involved in last year?
"But I lied to you, didn't I?" Dean said unconvinced.
"Are you trying to fool me, what's there to be proud of!" said Sarmien.
"Forget it, don't fight. Xiao Yao waved his hand to stop the argument between the siblings and said to Dean, "Actually, you still know me quite well." I'm still a little interested in fraternity events, but if it's just a party, forget it. I have other things to do in Los Angeles in the next few days. β
The initiation ceremonies of mainstream fraternities in American universities are generally larger, and there is usually a hell week, which roughly means that the old members of the fraternity will be crazy for a week of torture for new members who want to join. In his previous life, Xiao Yao had heard of perverted things such as letting applicants do some "immoral" things in school, licking the toes of all the old members, not taking a bath for a week, and being humiliated by the old members at will.
If the activity Dean said was related to this initiation ceremony, then Xiao Yao would rather like to see it with his own eyes and open his eyes, but if it was just a party of alcohol, marijuana and hot girls, Xiao Yao would be insensitive to it. Whether in the United States or in China, Xiao Yao has the opportunity to come into contact with this type of party, but even if he is a human being in two lives and wants to experience as many different lives as possible, there are some things that Xiao Yao still can't do, and some things that he can't touch to death.
"Is there anything else going on in Los Angeles? Are you going to see Kim?" Dean glanced at Sarmien and asked Xiao Yao, "Can we go together?"
"Aren't you all going to college in Los Angeles, do you still need my consent to go to Los Angeles?" Xiao Yao smiled, "If you mean to go to see Jin, we are going to visit the crew she is working on!"
"Can you take us to her crew, then?" Dean asked, "maybe I can make a cameo or two in it and make a show on TV." β
"When did you become interested in filming?" asked Sarmyon. In the United States, there are relatively few singers who act across borders, and even if there are, there are more pop idol singers, and even fewer members of rock bands act across borders.
"Now!" Dean said.
"We also have to carry gold to get in. I don't know if I can take you in, you have to ask her yourself. Xiao Yao said, "As for the cameo role, it depends on the producer and director, or even the screenwriter, and Jin doesn't count." If you really want to do that, you should talk to your agent and Keith, they are the ones who can help you. β
"Got it. Dean nodded.
After the topic diverged, everyone also revealed the previous invitation to Xiao Yao to participate in the crazy party, and talked about some gossip, and little Irene jumped up and asked everyone to go down for dinner.
Xiao Yao's parents came this time to thank Mrs. Smith for taking care of Xiao Yao during his exchange years, and according to Huaxia custom, they also proposed to Mrs. Smith to invite everyone to go to the restaurant for dinner between dinner times. Mrs. Smith, on the grounds that she was the host and that they were guests, refused their offer, and instead invited them to dinner. In the end, the two sides argued, and the final agreed result was that everyone did not go out and ate at home. It's more casual and natural, and everyone is more relaxed.
More than a dozen people were at home, and Mrs. Smith had to entertain Xiao Yao's parents, so it was naturally impossible for her to cook dinner by herself. For this dinner, everyone ate takeaway from the restaurant.
After dinner, Xiao Yao and his party took their leave. It was getting late, and it was not suitable to rush back to Los Angeles, Xiao Yao and the others planned to stay in Calabasas for one night, and then set off for Los Angeles tomorrow, just as Samion, Dean, George, and Mike were also returning to Los Angeles tomorrow, so everyone agreed to go to Los Angeles together tomorrow.
Keith Craig's villa is located halfway up Beverly Hills, halfway between Calabasas and Los Angeles. After arriving at the hotel in the evening, Xiao Yao contacted Keith Craig again, and after learning that the couple were at home, when they left Calabasas for Los Angeles the next day, Xiao Yao took his parents to visit Keith Craig's family. The band "Immortals" is a contracted artist under the "Daydream" studio and has been to Keith Craig's house quite a few times, so it is not a problem to go with them at this time.
For the arrival of Xiao Yao's family and private team members, the Craigs were naturally very happy and enthusiastic.
Xiao Yao helped Mr. and Mrs. Craig introduce each other to their parents and agent assistants, and as soon as everyone sat down in the living room, they saw a teenage girl rushing down from the stairs, shouting excitedly and pounced on Xiao Yao: "Ha, Yang, long time no see!"
This girl is, of course, the Craigs' precious daughter, Alicia Craig.
"Hi, Ellie!" Xiao Yao beckoned with a smile.
"Jan, I heard my mom say a few days ago that you were caught by the bad guys, and I was worried. Alicia pounced on Xiao Yao and said, "Later, I heard from my father that you escaped from the bad guys, and you also helped the police catch the bad guys who arrested you, it's amazing!"
Alicia Craig's only electrocution so far has been for Xiao Yao to shoot the "American Airlines broke my guitar" video. Xiao Yao is very good at coaxing children, Alicia Craig had a lot of fun when he shot the video, and Alicia Craig was also more impressed by Xiao Yao. During this time, there was a lot of news about Xiao Yao on the news, and Alicia Craig was also very concerned about Xiao Yao.
"Thank you for your concern!" Xiao Yao said with a smile, "Ellie, you have grown taller and more beautiful!"
"Thank you!" said Alicia Craig, suddenly very ladylike.
"Jan, I want to hear you play the piano. Alicia Craigra pulled Shaw's arm and said, "Can you play the piano for me?"
"Ellie, Jan is a guest, he just sat down. Betty Bellette said to Alicia Craig.
"It doesn't matter. Xiao Yao smiled and shook his head.
"Ellie, why have I never heard you say you want to hear your dad play the piano, and I will!" said Keith Craig, looking jealous.
"That's because you didn't play as well. Alicia Craig wrinkled her nose and said.
"Ah, I'm hurt!" Keith Craig clutched his chest in pain.
"I understand you very well. Xiao Siqi smiled and patted Keith Craig on the shoulder, and said empathetically, "I often have this experience. And I'm even more pitiful than you, because I'm not just his father, I'm his music teacher, and I'm still teaching him to play musical instruments. β
"Really? I feel better. Keith Craig smiled at Xiao Siqi and said, "I really don't know how you taught a kid like Yang, I envy you! β
"Jan, let's go upstairs!" said Alicia Craigra to Xiao Yao.
"Okay!" Xiao Yao turned to the others, "I'll play with Elle for a while, and you can talk by yourself!" he said, getting up and following Alicia Craig upstairs.
Xiao Siqi and Keith Craig are both musicians, Betty Bellaite has played some roles in film and television dramas after her transformation, and she is half an actor, Ye Jiaying is also very interested in fashion, Xiao Yao is not worried that they will have no topic to talk about when they sit together after he leaves.
Everyone is a star in the entertainment industry, and they are all first-line big names in their respective countries, and they also have a pursuit of foreign markets. If the relationship between the two sides is good, it is also beneficial for them to explore the market of the other country, which is also a way to manage the network resources. Of course, now because of Xiao Yao's existence, they are originally connected to each other. But the "lazy" Xiao Yao doesn't want to play the role of a communication bridge in the middle all the time, so it is more convenient for them to get acquainted with each other. This is also one of the reasons why Xiao Yao brought his parents to visit Craig's house.
"I wonder what Jan and Ellie are doing, they won't be playing the piano all the time, will they?" said Betty Berette after half an hour.
Mr. and Mrs. Xiao Siqi and Mr. and Mrs. Craig have talked for so long, they have become familiar with each other a lot, and they have successfully established an initial friendship. But after all, it was the first time they met, and the topics they could talk about were limited, so Betty Bellet cared about Xiao Yaolai again.
"Why don't you take a look?" Keith Craig suggested.
As soon as Keith Craig said this, everyone went upstairs to the piano room.
Pushing open the door of the piano room, everyone saw Xiao Yao holding an electric guitar playing and singing to himself, and Alicia Craig sat on the side shaking her head and listening.
"Another original new song?" asked Keith Craig.
"Yes. Xiao Yao smiled and nodded.
Young said he had just written the song. Alicia Craig interjected excitedly, "And he wrote it when he looked at me." β
"Written on the spot?" Keith Craig was surprised for a moment, then asked with a smile, "Since you're so talented, how about writing a song for me?" β