193 If there is no desire, there is rigidity
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There were still not many guests in the bar, only nine tables, and the front of the stage seemed empty, and it seemed that there was no excitement, let alone cheering, and Neil and Janice whistled and coaxed there, while the other guests looked much more reserved.
However, Lan Li's whole person felt very relaxed, there was no special pressure, and this atmosphere made him enjoy it. The song "Los Angeles" is indeed a minor key that he wrote casually, there is no special arrangement, the guitar chords are very simple, and the lyrics are just a casual thought of the recent period, which is completely a prose essay, and it is naturally easy to sing.
Walking off the stage, Lan Li saw Ed head-on, he put the guitar behind his back, his hands clapped vigorously like a seal, his eyes were bright, full of excitement and anticipation, seeing Lan Li walking down, Ed became more and more excited, the rhythm of the applause became more and more intensive, and the smile on his face bloomed greatly, as if he was a loyal and enthusiastic fan.
Such a look made Lan Li smile dumbly, and put the guitar in his hand aside, "People who don't know, still think you're flesh and blood." ”
The ridicule made Ed suddenly shy and restrained, and this expression made Lan Li's smile brighter and brighter, and patted Ed on the shoulder, "Let's go, let's go to the bar and have a drink." ”
Lan Li and Ed walked towards the bar and knocked on the top of the bar, Lan Li smiled and said, "Neil, have two beers." ”
"Tonight's show is wonderful, and it's going to be lively on YouTube again. Neil opened the beer keg and began to pour the beer, but his mouth was proudly showing off - obviously, he had filmed the performance just now, which made Lan Li shake his head helplessly and joke, "I hope the click-through rate can break through a new high." This made both Neil and Ed laugh.
"Lan Li, Lan Li. Stanley hurriedly walked over from behind and patted Lan Li on the shoulder, "Come here, there's an old friend who wants to meet you." ”
Lan Li looked at Neil's still unpoured beer, and said to Ed, "Give me five minutes." Then he took a step with Stanley, "Which old customer?" Lan Li didn't stay in the pioneer village for long, but he did know some old customers from the bar, and it was normal to meet and say hello every time he came back.
"You'll know when you meet. Stanley sold a pass, but it hooked Lan Li's curiosity.
"Hey, George, how was tonight's show, is everything alright?" Stanley greeted expertly, and Lan Li couldn't help but glance at the old guy in front of him, a completely unfamiliar face.
The white beard is neatly trimmed, the silver-white hair is neatly combed, the sideburns extend down the cheeks obediently, the dark gray striped suit and the light gray shirt, the meticulous dress has its own majesty, which makes people look sideways;
In Lan Li's impression, this is definitely the first face to see, even if there are thousands of guests in the pioneer village, but such a person with a special aura will definitely know each other when they meet, which also means that the other party is very likely not to be a regular customer. If you think about it, Stanley just called him an "old friend", which is all the more worth pondering,
However, Lan Li didn't interject in a hurry, but sat down next to Stanley, "You wrote a few songs just now?" The old guy directly ignored Stanley's greeting move, but raised his chin slightly, and asked straight to Lan Li, that condescending tone with a haughty attitude, even if he didn't mean it, but there was inevitably a kind of provocative gunpowder in his words.
This sudden question surprised Lan Li a little, he raised his eyebrows, turned his head to look at Stanley, and cast an inquiring gaze. No, but Stanley was still smiling, not making a fuss at all, Lan Li withdrew his gaze and met the other party's scrutinizing gaze, "Who is asking questions?"
"I'm asking questions. The other party actually bumped back, and the momentum was even better.
Lan Li was not flustered, but showed a smile, "This 'me' always has a name." "In the aristocratic circles, in the face of such condescending and domineering situations, almost everyone is self-assured and noble, and has always unremittingly maintained the last dignity of the aristocracy, refusing to compromise easily.
"Then it depends on whether you are qualified to understand it or not. "The other party still does not show weakness, and that strong posture is always the same.
Lan Li spread her hands slightly, "Then I guess, I shouldn't be qualified." That's why the other party put on such a posture from the beginning.
After speaking, Lan Li was about to turn around and leave, and that decisive gesture made George stunned - it has always been others who have asked for him, and he is the one who gives orders, but now it seems that Lan Li definitely does not want to indulge, but really has no desires, and George can't react for a while.
Stanley seemed to have anticipated such a situation, and grabbed Lan Li's left hand as soon as possible, "Young man, there's no need to be in such a hurry, isn't it?" If Lan Li was willing to compromise easily, he wouldn't have to bother, he deliberately didn't adjust the atmosphere just now, just let George and Lan Li have a hard time experimenting, and sure enough, in the end, they broke up.
"George, this is Lan Li; Stanley laughed helplessly, "Can't you two introduce yourself calmly? Even when you meet strangers, introducing yourself is basic politeness, isn't it?" Stanley looked at Lan Li, and then at George, neither of them had any intention of giving in, and in the end, Stanley could only speak again, "George, Lan Li is an actor, he starred in the ...... of 'Pacific War'"
Stanley knows enough about Lan Li, and he also knows that Lan Li has no appeal for music, just leisure activities, so if he tells Lan Li that George is a famous record producer, he has participated in many ballads such as Bob Dylan, John Cash, Susan-Vega, Joan-Baez, etc. Although he has been in semi-retirement for the past three years and has begun to enjoy his retirement, his status in the industry is still highly respected, and he has close contacts in the five major record companies...... This not only did not impress Lan Li, but it might have made Lan Li see through his plan.
Stanley had no choice but to try to pry the old stubborn in front of him.
Sure enough, before Stanley could continue, George frowned and interrupted irritably, "Actor, you must be joking with me, you're a singer, a talented singer, and you're trying to be a vase actor?" ”
Lan Li didn't hold back for a moment and laughed softly, "If this is how you compliment, then I can assert that you don't have many friends left." ”
A counterattack made George's chest feel stuffy - because Lan Li was right, his fiery temper was well-known in the industry, and he didn't have many friends, but his enemies were all over the world. Of course, the music and film industry is a real industry, and if you can drive sales and use your connections, you will have enough authority to work together, even if your temper is bad.
"If it's just a flattering friend, then don't. "How could George easily show weakness and block back directly again.
Lan Li took his jaw, "We finally have a consensus. Then the conversation changed, "But I guess that's the only consensus." ”
Seeing that the conversation was about to fall apart again, Stanley finally interjected, "George, can you cut to the chase?"
Hearing this, George also reacted, you can feel Lan Li's character in the short confrontation just now, if he continues to fight hard, I am afraid that he will miss the amazing talent in front of him, "I'm George Slander, I'm willing to make an album for you! I believe that you already have the potential to make a classic album, and now all you need is a little adjustment and correction! I can't wait!"
Three years into retirement, George couldn't find the motivation to get back to work, but now he's gearing up and can't wait to head to the studio tonight.
"Oh, thank you for the appreciation. Lan Li said meaningfully, and then turned his head to glance at Stanley - at this moment he finally understood Stanley's plan, today he invited him to perform again, and postponed the time of the performance, it turned out that it was for this matter, Stanley showed an innocent expression, and looked back with confidence, Lan Li didn't bother with Stanley, and once again fell on George, "However, I'm not interested." ”
George's voice just got stuck in his throat, "What?" he thought he had misheard.
Lan Li shrugged, "I'm not interested. ”
In fact, Lan Li has always been open-minded about new challenges, having experienced the recording of the City of Sound, and experienced Heather's dream, entering the studio to complete the recording of an album does not seem so far away, this is also a challenge, as if he wants to challenge the challenge of skydiving next.
However, it is not in the way of George, the condescending posture of giving orders, the posture of pretentiousness, which is obviously not the best start to a cooperation.
George's brows tightened together, "Do you know who I am? I used to make albums for Bob Dylan, and I think you could be a second Bob, although it's still far from it, but after time polishing, maybe." ”
Lan Li pursed the corners of his mouth and gently retracted his chin, "It can be seen that you are a senior professional." And that's a good thing. ”
The nonchalant look seemed to say, "Hello, it's none of my business anyway", which made George choke again. George couldn't help but turn his head to look at Stanley, and his face was full of question marks: What the hell is going on with this little guy? Didn't you call me to come over for identification? Why did he make such an arrogant gesture?
Stanley was happy and had a headache, and he was happy that George really took a fancy to Lan Li, which also meant that his vision was correct;