The place where Chu Jian made an appointment with Chen Qingdong is relatively remote, and it is almost in the northern suburbs of Longwan, which was originally a warehouse of a woolen company, and after they rented it, they spent money to renovate it and converted it into their singing room. [Full text reading.]

Because their explosive band advocates rock music such as the Tang Dynasty Band and the Black Panther Band, and they have not yet formed their own style, most of them are imitating the music of these predecessors, and exploring their own paths, so they are also relatively quiet during rehearsals, and if they rent a house in the city, they really don't have enough money to rent a suitable place, and they can do a good job of sound insulation, at least not disturbing the people.

So, after changing places several times, they finally rented such an abandoned warehouse in this suburb to practice singing.

Of course, the shortcomings of their practice here are also very obvious, that is, the location here is too remote, the traffic is very inconvenient, the safety is not too good, and there is no heating here, and it is very cold in winter!

Of course, these external disadvantages are not important in the face of their fiery musical dreams.

Chu Jian was worried that Chen Qingdong would not find a place, so he made an appointment with Chen Qingdong at the gate of the Zhongfa Woolen Factory, which had closed down but still hung a signboard.

After Chen Qingdong came, as soon as he got out of the car, Chu Jian had already greeted him and said with a smile: "Brother Dong, it's not easy to find here!"

Chen Qingdong patted Chu Jian's shoulder and said with a smile: "Xiao Jian, why did you find such a remote place?"

Chu Jian said with a smile: "In order to be able to sing to the fullest and not be disturbed by other people's complaints, we are here......!"

As he spoke, Chu Jian beckoned to Wang Fang who came out of the cab and shouted, "Brother Fang!"

Wang Fang didn't say much, just smiled at Chu Jian.

"Let's go, Brother Dong, let's go inside, all three of them are practicing inside!"

"Okay, let's go!"

On the past road, Chu Jian said seriously: "Brother Dong, there is one more thing to thank you." ”

Chen Qingdong guessed what Chu Jian was going to say, but he deliberately asked, "What's the matter?"

Chu Jian turned his head and glanced at Chen Qingdong, and said, "A few days ago, Brother Tao helped Su Ying and her father rent two store rooms at the entrance of the municipal hospital, and let him use them for free. Now, Uncle Su doesn't have to set up a stall on the street to sell fruits in the wind and sun, and he doesn't have to worry about being driven away by the city management, after moving to the store, in addition to comfort, he can also sell gifts and non-staple food and other things, and his income is much better than before! This can solve a big problem for Su Ying, she is really happy! I am also very happy!"

Chen Qingdong still smiled: "Xiaojian, you thank the wrong person, this is Brother Hong Tao's help, it has nothing to do with me!"

Chu Jian was born in a family of officials, and grew up in the head of the agency since he was a child, although he has no interest in these things in the officialdom at all, but since he was a child, coupled with his talent and intelligence, he has a strong comprehension, so he understands many things in the officialdom very well, and also understands that some things "can only be understood but not spoken".

So after listening to Chen Qingdong's words, Chu Jian didn't ask any more questions, but just said sincerely: "Brother Dong, if you help Su Ying this time, you have done me a great favor, I have nothing to repay you now, but I will definitely keep this favor in my heart! In the future, as long as I have the opportunity, I will definitely repay you well!"

Chen Qingdong patted Chu Jian's arm again, and said with a smile: "Okay, we are good brothers, don't talk about this! Let's go, go inside and listen to you sing!"

After Chen Qingdong and the others walked into the practice room, Ma Wenchao, the lead guitarist wearing black-framed glasses, Zhou Tong, the chubby bassist, and Su Ying, Chu Jian's girlfriend and drummer, all came over and greeted Chen Qingdong politely.

Then, Su Ying said sincerely to Chen Qingdong with some red circles in her eyes: "Brother Dong, thank you!"

Chen Qingdong smiled and said, "You're welcome! If you really want to thank me, sing a song for us to enjoy, how about it?"

Chu Jian said: "No problem! We are practicing a song of the reincarnation band in the past few days, called "Beacon Yangzhou Road"! Brother Dong, Brother Fang, let's come once, let you listen to it?"

"Okay!" Chen Qingdong smiled, "Let's listen!"

"Brother Dong, have you heard this song?"

"I've heard it on the radio before, but it's the first time I've heard a live-action version. ”

"No, Brother Dong, then you sit here, we are ready to come right away!" Chu Jian said happily.

Chen Qingdong and Wang Fang sat on the stool, then took out a cigarette and handed it to Wang Fang, and asked, "Wang Fang, have you heard this song "Beacon Yangzhou Road"?"

Wang Fang took the cigarette and chuckled: "No, I usually listen to fewer songs, and I can't remember the names of the songs." ”

Chen Qingdong was in a good mood today, he lit a cigarette, and after taking a puff, he popularized his knowledge to Wang Fang.

"Beacon Yangzhou Road" is the representative work of the reincarnation band, and the lyrics are Xin Qiji's famous work "Yongyule Jingkou Beiguting Nostalgia", this song of the reincarnation band is a rock music with Chinese characteristics. ”

Wang Fang seemed to understand whether he understood or not, smoking a cigarette and silently.

Soon, Chu Jian and the others were ready, and after a burst of rapid music, Chu Jian stood in front of the microphone and sang to his heart's content!

After singing a song, Chen Qingdong and Wang Fang both clapped their hands vigorously.

Chen Qingdong also asked in a low voice, "What do you think?"

Wang Fang said honestly: "I think this is too troublesome!"

Chen Qingdong laughed!

Chu Jian asked loudly, "Brother Dong, how is it?!"

Chen Qingdong shouted: "Very good!"

Chu Jian and Su Ying all shouted "yes" and shouted happily!

Chen Qingdong beckoned to Chu Jian and said, "By the way, Xiaojian, there is still something to give you!" and then gestured to Wang Fang.

Wang Fang walked out knowingly, and soon came back with a huge travel bag.

Chu Jian and the others all gathered around curiously, and Chu Jian also asked, "Brother Dong, what is this? Why is it still wrapped in such a big one." ”

Chen Qingdong smiled mysteriously: "Don't worry, you will know when you open it." ”

Wang Fang opened the bag and took out a box.

Ma Wenchao immediately shouted: "Ah! The record player is still Sony!"

"Yes, a record player!" Chen Qingdong said with a smile.

Chu Jian and the others are very excited, because it has been a long-time wish to buy a record player, but the price of a high-quality record player is too expensive, and the price of records is not cheap, and they currently have no other source of income except for going to the bar to stay, and almost all the money earned is given to Su Ying to subsidize the family.

Moreover, except for Su Ying, the relationship between the three boys and their families is generally not very good, and they are not good at asking for money from their families, so they have never had the strength to buy a record player.

Some time ago, when Chu Jian was chatting with Chen Qingdong on the Internet, he just casually mentioned that he didn't expect Chen Qingdong to remember this matter at all, and he really bought them a record player that was worth a lot of money!

Before Chu Jian was moved, Chen Qingdong said again: "These are the records I asked people to buy for help in the bag, a large part of which are vinyl records, all of which are from famous rock bands, both foreign and domestic, maybe it will help you." ”

"Brother Dong, I really ......" Chu Jian was both grateful and excited, and he didn't know what to say for a while.

"Hehe, don't say anything, I understand. Chen Qingdong said with a smile, "Our gentleman's friendship is as light as water, I have no other purpose, for you, these record players, records or something, you may not be able to afford it, but for me, it's just a gesture, so don't think it's a big deal." Come on. You should continue to practice singing, Wang Fang and I will appreciate and appreciate your talents!"

Chu Jian waved his hand excitedly and said, "Okay! Let's continue to sing, and play our famous ......song for Brother Dong!"

In the evening, Chu Jian took Chen Qingdong and them to a small concert, which was a small gathering organized by many music lovers in private, and they would hold it every once in a while.

Chu Jian and his Burst Band are also well-known in Longwan and are often invited to participate. It's just that the location is not fixed, and whoever organizes it every time is responsible for contacting the location. Sometimes it's in a bar, sometimes it's on the playground, sometimes it's even in the organizer's house.

The person who held the concert this time was a professor from the music department of Longwan College, so he also made an appointment for the meeting place in a small hall of Longwan College for his work.

Chen Qingdong and the others went to have a meal together, Chu Jian insisted on having a treat, and Chen Qingdong did not fight with him.

During the meal, they chatted very happily, and the time passed accidentally, so when they came to the meeting place, there were already many people in the small hall.

Chu Jian is obviously more famous, and many people took the initiative to come over to greet them.

Chu Jian said to Chen Qingdong and Wang Fang: "Brother Dong, Brother Fang, you two can find a place to sit casually, we have to go and prepare, I can't accompany you for this time!"

Chen Qingdong said with a smile: "Okay, you can just go and leave us alone! You will behave well in a while, and it is better to bring us an auditory feast than anything else!"

Chu Jian smiled happily: "No problem!"

Chen Qingdong and Wang put it in the corridor of the small hall and searched as they walked, ready to find the most suitable place to sit, but suddenly heard someone calling something: "Qingdong!

Chen Qingdong turned his head and saw a girl wearing a black velvet hat on her head and huge sunglasses on her face waving to her!

Because the sunglasses were so big that they almost covered half of the girl's face, Chen Qingdong didn't see who this girl was for a while.

At this time, the girl took off her sunglasses and revealed a delicate face!

Chen Qingdong's eyes couldn't help but light up, this girl turned out to be Xu Yuanyuan, who he hadn't seen for a long time!