Chapter 3: The Old Cannon Bar
() Lao Pao Bar, a well-known music bar in Jiangnan Bar Street. On the first night of arriving in Jiangnan, Yu Wenle, under the guidance of Hua Shaoxiong, experienced the bar street of this so-called urban cultural habitat for the first time.
As a foreign culture, the history of bar culture in the Yanhuang Empire actually has a long time. As the opening of Yanhuang to the outside world, Jiangnan has introduced foreign capital at the same time, but also attracted a lot of this foreign culture.
Music bars, as the most popular place for petty bourgeoisie. Three or five friends, make an appointment to go to the bar to drink, listen to music, play darts, and watch performances have become one of the most common leisure activities of petty bourgeois youth.
The name may be inconspicuous, but anyone who knows the bar's origins knows it. The owner of this bar is Xu Paokai, the lead singer of the once popular rock group Flying Leopards, and his nickname is 'Old Cannon'.
Hua Shaoxiong, who had parked the car, looked at Yu Wenle, who was very curious and watching, and said with a smile: "Don't tell me, it's the first time you've come to a place like a bar to play?" As far as I know, there should be such a bar street on the seafront, right? ”
You're right! This is the first time I've been to this kind of adult-only bar. Although there are bars on the beach, Mr. Hua should not forget, my previous family background, is it a person who dares to enter the bar casually to consume? ’
Yu Wenle, who also smiled and replied to Hua Shaoxiong, was also full of curiosity about this kind of music bar. But he knows that the music bar depends more on the music atmosphere and the music background of the bar.
followed Hua Shaoxiong into the old cannon bar, and there was no energetic DJ music in it. Instead, it's a very soft piano piece. And inside the bar, there are a lot of people sitting sparsely.
After a while, a bar waiter appeared in front of the two of them, and said politely: "Welcome, may I ask the two guests what do you need me to serve?" ”
Hua Shaoxiong, who heard the inquiry, said directly: "Take me to the Zhongyi Hall!" I've been here a few times, but I haven't seen your boss, and tonight I can finally get a glimpse of the old cannon. This is the apprentice of your boss's iron buddy! ”
Zhongyi Hall! A private room for the owner of an exclusive bar, usually only entertaining, some friends the boss has made. This rule is very clear to the bartenders.
'But Mr. Hua and Mr. Yu? ’
It seems that there has been an explanation before, and the waiter was stunned for a moment, and asked more enthusiastically. got Hua Shaoxiong's response, so he hurriedly led the two to the deepest part of the bar.
When passing by some bars and booths, Yu Wenle said with a little novelty: "Didn't the bar perform tonight?" ”
Yes, but it's not time yet! Bar shows, mostly start at 8 p.m., two-hour shows. After 10 o'clock, the bar show ends. At that time, you can go to the dance floor and feel the charm of DJ music. ’
It seems that Bunraku should be a rookie at the bar, and the waiter explained with a smile. Not long after, there was a knock on the door of the box of the Zhongyi Hall, and when the door was opened, an old man with long hair appeared in front of the three of them.
'Boss, these two are here for you!' ’
As a result, when the waiter finished speaking, Hua Shaoxiong said with a shocked face: "You are the old cannon?" ”
Most of the men who play rock and roll are a bit maverick. This kind of shawl long hair, ordinary men really don't dare to keep it. But the problem is that this burly man also has a big beer belly.
How weird is this image?
'Yes! The one you have? ’
Xu Pao, who seemed to have drunk a lot, looked at Hua Shaoxiong and Yu Wenle with a gloomy expression. At this time, Yu Wenle stepped forward and said, "Senior, hello! I'm Yu Wenle, my teacher Li Wenjie, and I invited us over! ”
Perhaps it was Yu Wenle's words that made Xu Pao finally come back to his senses, revealing a smile and saying, "You are Wenjie's apprentice?" Yes, it's quite delicate! Then you should be Mr. Hua, right? I'm sorry, I seem to have drunk a little too much! Don't mind! ”
Xu Pao's tone before did make Yu Wenle feel a little rushed. But think about it, Hua Shaoxiong's previous inquiry was somewhat impolite. After all, the two of them didn't know each other before!
At this moment, Li Wenjie, who was sitting inside, said: "Old cannon, who is coming?" ”
'Your precious apprentice is here! Oh, I forgot to invite you two, come in! You go to the bar and get two more bottles of wine, and two more pots of appetizers. I'm going to entertain guests tonight, so don't bother me if you're fine. Go get busy! ’
'Yes, boss! ’
Xu Pao, who said these words to the waiter, turned around and closed the door again. And Yu Wenle, who walked into the box, saw that there were three middle-aged people who were about the same age as Li Wenjie.
Even though these people seemed to be a little drunk, they could still tell from their faces that they were members of the former Flying Leopards. It's just that compared with their memory, they roared on the stage, and they all looked a little old and vicissitudes at the moment.
'Mr. Hua, Bunraku, you are here! Mr. Hua, I'm not wrong, right? When you see the old cannon now, you can't recognize it. The old cannon with the eagle eye of the bamboo pole back then now has a general's belly, which is rare! ’
Xu Pao, who was teased, immediately said disagreeingly: "Wen Jie, what you said is wrong." When I opened the door earlier, people recognized me at a glance. You know, I was also a rock idol who swept thousands of girls and boys back then! ”
'You used to be an idol, now you're the object of vomit!' ’
Leng Buding, sitting in the corner, an equally short and fat middle-aged man, complained sharply. Li Wenjie and the others, who heard this, couldn't help laughing, even Xu Pao felt very speechless.
'Xiao Wu, you kid isn't much better than me!' MD, you used to sit every day, and now you finally know that you can't sit still, right? You're not as tall as I am, but you're heavier than me. You're almost too fat to walk, are you? ’
'Climb away!' I'm rich, you old cannon know what. If I can't walk, am I rolling over? ’
Ding Changwu, a former drummer of the Flying Leopards, is a real drummer. It's just that now it does look a bit like a cylinder. It seems that the prestige of these years is really not to be underestimated!
Fortunately, people who are half-buried still like to quarrel so much. Mr. Hua, see you laughing! These guys, it's rare to have a chance to get together, and they don't feel uncomfortable if they don't play tricks. Bunraku, do they want me to introduce you? ’
'No introduction! Since we are your apprentices, we can also be regarded as his uncles! I don't even know my uncle, how can I do this? ’
When Li Wenjie said this with a smile, a middle-aged man sitting next to him immediately stopped him.
At this time, Li Wenjie shook his head and said, "You are wrong again!" Bunraku, just learning guitar with me, can't be considered an apprentice, he's a great talent! I'm just afraid that I can't afford the title of his master! ”
Hearing this, Yu Wenle immediately pretended to have a bitter face and said, "Teacher, are you going to expel me from the teacher?" Although I learned guitar and composition from you, I really didn't pay the tuition. But you can't refuse to recognize me as an apprentice for a little money, right? ”
In the Yanhuang Empire, there is still a difference between a teacher and a master. At least in Wenle's view, Li Wenjie is indeed called the master who led him into the road of music. Even if Li Wenjie has never wanted to set this title, Yu Wenle still has to remember this favor!
As Yu Wenle said this, everyone in the room burst into laughter. Xu Pao, who was also seated, also smiled and said, "Boy, not bad!" Just to your previous words, I will respect you for the old cannon. If there is something in the future, Uncle Pao is on call! ”
Previously, when Wenle didn't arrive, Li Wenjie told them about Wenraku. In the eyes of these rock musicians, it is not a kind of luck for Li Wenjie to receive such a student!
This means that his musical talent has an heir, which is what musicians who have quit the entertainment industry want to see the most. In a sense, this is also a kind of musical inheritance.