Chapter 474 One hundred taels of gold sing a song
The improvement of glass production technology has not yet made progress, but in Yanlou, Mrs. Rong sent someone to pass on the message, saying that she wanted to see Qin Yong.¢£
So Qin Yong had no choice but to put down his work temporarily and took a day to go to Yanlou first. After arriving at Yanlou, Mrs. Rong told Qin Yong that the renovation project of her Yanlou was almost done, but if she wanted to open the business here, there seemed to be some problems.
What's the problem? Actually, it's simple. Didn't Qin Yong make a plan for Mrs. Rong to be a "singer" in the future and no longer be a "movie star"? However, among the songs that Mrs. Rong can sing now, there is only one song "The Moon Represents My Heart". Even if this theme and style are novel, it's probably not enough to support a theater?
Qin Yong did not consider this issue too much before, but since Madam Rong raised it at this time, he naturally had to solve it.
"Well, in a few days, will the new gambling house be opened? Why not just ask Mrs. Rong to be a performing guest?"
It would not seem too difficult to make Qin Yong think of a solution that is both good and good. Now, Mrs. Rong just asked such a question, and he was already a little surprised.
This is indeed a good solution. Because what the new gambling house lacks most now is popularity, and Qin Yong himself is afraid that the limelight will be too popular. However, if Mrs. Rong is now a guest of this performance, there will be enough gimmicks. Because Mrs. Rong was once one of the few courtesans in Bianliang City who could go alongside the Hongniang, so if it was publicized to the public that Mrs. Rong appeared on the day the new gambling house opened, it would undoubtedly attract the attention of countless people.
"Performance guest?"
When Madam Rong heard Qin Yong's idea, she was a little stunned. The term "performance guest" was still a new word for her, so she naturally couldn't understand what Qin Yong meant. However, Qin Yong quickly explained it to her, that is, to change the venue for the performance.
However, this statement still makes Mrs. Rong still have some doubts. Because in this era, there is no concept of "going around" in celebrities. When a courtesan like Hong Niang and Rong Niang are usually only in their own theater. Just like in front of Hong Niang, they left their theater and went to Rong Niang's Yan Building to perform. It is extremely rare. And when performing in other places that are not theaters, there are even fewer cases.
Of course, less does not mean that there is no. If it is a wealthy family who spends a huge amount of money to invite Hongniang and Rongniang and others to sing music, that is OK. However, in this regard, you must have money, and in addition to being rich, you also have to sell your face. Then, there is a very important point. This is not a public performance, but just for you to watch personally. Moreover, such a wealthy family usually has built theaters in their own mansions. Therefore, Hongniang and others are not considered performing in places that are not theaters.
"Go to the gambling house to sing music? Master Qin, is this okay?"
Finally, I understood what Qin Yong meant. However, Mrs. Rong couldn't make such a decision at once. Because, according to past experience, it would have been an unprecedented thing for a courtesan like her to perform in a non-theater building, not to mention going to a place like a gambling house, which would be a self-destruction.
As for the gambling house, according to general experience, it is a place where there are mixed things. A wealthy noble man can go there, and ordinary butchers can also enter. Therefore, you can imagine how low that level will be. However, Mrs. Rong did not know that the newly opened gambling house by Qin Yong and Ding’s father and son is somewhat different from ordinary gambling houses, that is, this gambling house will only do relatively high-end business, so the scene of mixed fish and dragons like the past will not appear.
"Of course. Don't worry, this gambling house is not that gambling house, but a gambling house jointly organized with the Ding family. In the future, it will surely become the most resounding and high-end gambling house in Bianliang City. Therefore, you won't lose face when you go there to sing music."
Qin Yong said. He probably guessed Mrs. Rong's concerns in his heart, so he couldn't help but comfort Mrs. Rong at this time. His words were not wrong. Yes, their new gambling house is indeed unknown now, but he is confident that he will make a big splash in time. Therefore, what he said to Mrs. Rong at this time is not a big deal.
"So that's it. Since it was done by Mr. Qin and Mr. Ding, I naturally have no choice but to do it."
When she heard that the gambling shop was originally co-organized by Qin Yong and Ding's family, Mrs. Rong gritted her teeth and finally agreed. However, when she agreed, the "decisive" expression on her face really made Qin Yong feel a little amused and crying.
As for it? This matter doesn't seem to be so difficult, and it can even be said to be a win-win situation, but why did you get to Mrs. Rong's place, it seems to have become a big deal? Look at Mrs. Rong's expression, it feels like it's just for Qin Yong's sake, so I reluctantly agreed.
This is actually almost the same. Because, in the subconscious of Mrs. Rong's subconscious, going to a gambling shop to perform can indeed not bring her any benefits. But why do you still agree to Qin Yong? That is because at present, she can only "believe" Qin Yong. Because when she transferred more than 60% of Yanlou's shares to Qin Yong, she had already cut off her own way out. So, in this case, she can only "believe" Qin Yong unconditionally.
"Uh, Miss Rong, you seem to have misunderstood. This is not free. I will ask the gambling house to take out more than 100 taels of gold as a reward."
Qin Yong guessed that Mrs. Rong had indeed misunderstood her meaning, so he could only continue to explain. This explanation was indeed sufficient, so he attracted Mrs. Rong's attention in an instant.
"Hundreds...hundreds of gold?"
This number was enough to shock Mrs. Rong, because even if she was one of the courtesans in Bianliang City, she rarely encountered such guests who spent a hundred gold coins. Moreover, according to what Qin Yong meant just now, what he asked Mrs. Rong to go to the gambling house was just a song. Only one song could get a reward of 100 taels of gold? This is really a sky-high price.
"That's right. After your Yanlou reopens, there will definitely be other people who want to invite you to be a performing guest. At that time, you can also pay according to this standard."
Since Qin Yong wanted to make Mrs. Rong the "singer" of this era, it is inevitable that Mrs. Rong the same way to learn the money-making methods of various stars in later generations, that is, "going to the point". Don't think of this kind of "going to the point" making money. Generally, celebrities with status can just walk the point casually, and even reach six or even seven digits. After a long period of accumulation, it is really not a small amount.
"Okay, okay. Mr. Qin, I will listen to you."
When Mrs. Rong heard Qin Yong say that there was a reward, she agreed after thinking about it. Because she probably understood at this time that the new gambling house that Qin Yong mentioned should not be like any other gambling house in the past. Otherwise, it would not have taken out more than 100 taels of gold to ask her to sing a song.
"Well. However, it is probably not good to let you sing a new song outside. The new song should be left until your Yanlou reopens. Now, let's practice another new song." Qin Yong said.
The new song he mentioned was naturally the "Moon Represents My Heart" which had been handed over to Rong's wife some time ago. This song with extremely novel themes and styles was immediately favored by Rong's wife and Lin Daier. However, the lyrics of this song are indeed a bit straightforward, and the content is full of affectionate love words, so it is indeed a bit unpleasant to take it to the gambling house to sing, right? So Qin Yong planned to change one for Rong's wife.
But what should I change? If I change to a song that is too straightforward, I will probably reduce the sensation caused by Yanlou when it reopens in the future. Therefore, in this case, it is still more suitable for the more regular and innovative songs.
"Okay, since that's the case, just use "Shuituo Songtou"."
Qin Yong's thinking did not last long. When he thought of the poems he had made up in Yangzhou, he soon had a good idea in his heart.
"When will the bright moon come to you? I ask the blue sky with wine, but I don't know what palace in the sky is. I want to go back by the wind, but I am afraid that the jade building and jade pavilion are cold and the high places are cold. I dance and play with the clear shadows, but it seems like I am in the world. Turning on the red pavilion, lowering the beautiful house, shining without sleep. There should be no hatred, so why do things go far away? People have joys and sorrows, and the moon has phases and waxing, and this matter is difficult to be complete in the past. I hope people will live long and share the beauty of the moon together thousands of miles away."
Chapter completed!