Yan Qing, who had completed his daily voice practice, sighed as he walked out of the inner courtyard gate. As usual, he planned to go to the restaurant in the back seat room to have breakfast.
Since Zhang Yameng and Li Hanyuan moved in, Yan Qing has rarely ordered meals out with Miao Miao, and her happiness has improved significantly.
The air in the front courtyard is filled with a faint smell of human fireworks. Yan Qing, who has a keen sense of smell, has already smelled the aroma of pot stickers and fried fish...
It was very comfortable. Yan Qing quickened his pace. When he was only ten meters away from the restaurant door, a psychedelic and ethereal singing sound suddenly came to his ears:
…
『you're a star my love
My dear, you are a star
you shouldn't have to deal with that
You shouldn't worry about these things
i'll never make you feel like that
I never wanted to get you into trouble
cause i love me
Because I love myself
…
With monitoring-level ear power, Yan Qing could still hear Li Hanyuan's proud admiration mixed in with the singing and the sound of the sizzling oil pan: "I never expected that my beloved sister could control the rhythm and blues singing so well... "
At the first moment, Yan Qing slowed down his footsteps. He was a little confused: "Why did the three of them suddenly listen to the song "I" and Humming released in New York? This...are netizens solving crimes so quickly now? ?」
Surprised, Yan Qing quietly pricked up his ears and continued to approach the restaurant quietly. He frowned and thought secretly: "This sound quality... the sound source is probably Lao Zhang's Bluetooth speaker. Could it be that she dug up this song?" There's nothing I can do about it, Weng Xiaoge's English singing is too recognizable!"
The singing in the restaurant continued, mixed with the discussion of the three girls inside:
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『i love me enough for the both of us
Only by knowing self-love can we better understand how to get along with each other.
that's why you trust me
This is why you trust me so much
i know you been through more than most of us
I know you have experienced and endured far more than I have."
…
"Listen...listen! Stars, self-love, trust, experiences...the lyrics are all about the things they did together..."
The eavesdropper Yan Qing heard Zhang Yameng continue to gossip: "Don't think about it, this song must be sung by Brother Qing!"
…
『so what are you?
So you are still here?
what are you so afraid of?
What are you still afraid of?
darling you, you give but you cannot take love
Dear, please remember: love is a commitment and commitment shared by both parties.』
…
Miao Miao seemed to be comparing the bilingual version of the lyrics: "Looking at the lyrics, it should be a narrative style work. After the rapper became famous, his mentality has undergone some subtle changes. He and his girlfriend discuss the relationship between them..."
Li Hanyuan was extremely sensitive: "That means that if Shi Chui issac yen is Brother Qing...their previous relationship will be exposed?"
During the discussion between the three female voices, the drum beat of the music melody sped up slightly, and a male voice with a strong African slang accent began to rap:
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『 Yeah, I need to hear that sh*t
I love hearing you tell me this
i hate when you're submissive
I hate you who keeps accommodating.』
…
Zhang Yameng's voice was very calm: "Han Yuan, if you care, you will be in trouble. Issac Yen is known as a street poet for a reason..."
…
『passive aggressive when we're texting i feel the distance
The stiff text message made me feel the distance between us
i look around the peers that surround me,these guys tripping
Look around me, all my peers seem to have ill intentions towards me
i like when money makes a difference
but don't make you different
Money improves our lives but never distorts your heart.』
…
"issac yen has not been active for a long time. Why is he respected as OG by the East Coast rap circle? It is precisely because he has improved the depth of thought in the rap music form...wait a minute..."
The music coming from the restaurant seemed to be paused by Zhang Yameng. She continued to analyze: "I specifically learned that the rap works on the East Coast before him were all centered around gangs, money, swear words, women,
Drugs, alcohol, revenge and other themes..."
"This is why I don't usually like to listen to rap. I think they are too exaggerated! I am afraid that others will not know that I am rich..."
Mixed in with the sound of pots and pans, Li Hanyuan muttered: "But Brother Qing's "Li Sao" is pretty good."
"issac yen's contribution to rap is reflected in the sublimation of content and form. There are no cars, money, horses, bragging or harsh words in his songs, nor is there the cynicism and deviance unique to lower-class African Americans..."
Zhang Yameng seemed to be reciting from a script based on a certain music review: "issac yen's works are full of humanistic care, including yearning for love, confusion, regret and melancholy after love breakup, as well as reflections on the current situation of American society.
and criticism. Lyrics full of emotion and depth, a highly recognizable flow, and an extremely low-key and mysterious image have made him more popular and sought after."
Miao Miao was still immersed in Lao Zhang's previous sentence: "Street poet? So romantic..."
"Haha~ Actually there is no romance..."
With a helpless smile, Zhang Yameng continued to explain: "The word "street" means that he was born in the Bronx neighborhood, which is one of the most chaotic gang areas in New York. There are still some rumors that issac yen is related to someone from the Blood Gang in the New York area.
We have a good relationship with these big guys..."
Li Hanyuan seemed to have completed the frying process. She drew inferences and asked: "Does that poet represent the depth of his works?"
"Yes, let's not talk about the three late gospel raps. Among the five old school raps, there is the gang-themed "blood gang", there is also the work "death gone" that reflects on violence, and the song "after" is about how couples get along after becoming famous.
be famous", there is also the anti-discrimination theme "skin clour", and..."
"There is also "earthless" which is the first to call for environmental protection."
Yan Qing replied silently across the wall. Even he couldn't help but praise Zhang Yameng for doing extremely solid homework.
Miao Miao asked in confusion: "But because of the song "After Becoming Famous", some people in Whispers still doubt that Brother Qing'er and Sister Jing are in a relationship..."
"Meow meow, why did you pay attention to the super word "close to nature"!"
Zhang Yameng's voice was calm, as if she was handing the phone to Miao Miao. After teasing Miao Miao, she explained: "Those are all made up by people who admire CP. Well,
You see, this kind of view is almost extinct on Twitter, and it has long been officially labeled as fake news.”
"I don't have one. Just look at it and play with it. Others have brought it here..."
Without giving Zhang Yameng a chance to pester CP Chao, Miao Miao's voice was a little shy, and she admitted softly: "My English is not as good as yours, and I am a little slow in understanding..."
Zhang Yameng thoughtfully explained: "Issac Yen and Sister Jing did not appear in New York many times at that time, but there were a few times where the audience was present. There were many netizens and even staff members on Twitter who had watched their performances.
Feedback, they don’t behave like a couple..."
Li Hanyuan also regained her composure. She analyzed: "First of all, the most controversial issue is the timeline, and then the accent. I have heard Brother Qing speak English, and there is no African slang accent at all, but...he is a
A top actor..."
"Hehe, that's right, our brother Qing'er has always learned whatever he wants."
Miao Miaojiao smiled: "I still think Lao Zhang's analysis was very reasonable at the beginning. This song really seems to be singing Brother Qing'er's own story."
"Since "After Be Famous", the American music scene has gradually seen a large number of male and female duets by R&B singers and feat rappers. Many of the songs have more explicit lyrics than this one..."
Zhang Yameng did not bother with the timeline. She was still explaining the lyrics to Miao Miao: "So from the public perspective, this is not a hammer... If it is confirmed that issac yen is really Brother Qing, it will only prove that
He and Sister Jing are old friends. At most, the way they got along in the early stages of the show was a bit suspicious..."
"Wait a minute, Lao Zhang, Sister Qing has called back..."
Li Hanyuan interrupted Zhang Yameng's further development, and she calmly answered Shao Qing's call: "Sister Qing... um... we are just getting ready to have breakfast here, Brother Qing hasn't arrived yet... um..."
"Why don't Yuan'er turn on the speaker..."
Except for Li Hanyuan's intermittent voice, the restaurant was very quiet. After all, Yan Qing, who was anxious, didn't have a good ear. He couldn't get into the phone and listen to what Shao Qing said.
Li Hanyuan's voice was ups and downs with a girly tone: "Don't you need to keep an eye on the preparations for the kick-off meeting? I plan to go to the studio later. Okay, I'll tell Brother Qing later, I'm sorry, sister.
I won’t go tomorrow…”
"The kick-off meeting...oh, it should be about the joint venture to establish a film company. Well, both of us are hands-on bosses, which is great! Let's get to the point quickly, Yuan'er!"
Yan Qing, who was eavesdropping on the wall, could not wait to urge Li Hanyuan to get to the point.
But Shao Qing, who was on the phone, seemed to be very knowledgeable. She seemed to bring the topic to the end that Yan Qing wanted to hear. Li Hanyuan echoed in a sweet voice: "Haha, we have all seen it...Sister Qing, what is that street poet about?"
Is it Brother Qing? Did Sister Jing say it herself... Haha, that’s no different from admitting it personally!”
"With her humming temperament, she's probably too lazy to respond, so Shao Qing made the judgment based on her back-to-back silence?"
The attentive Yan Qing could only analyze the situation on Shao Qing's side through what Li Hanyuan said.
Li Hanyuan suddenly lowered his voice: "We have been analyzing just now. Brother Qing must not know that this matter has spread. His voice practice should be over and he will be here soon..."
"Who else could it be if it wasn't me? If I hadn't heard you guys singing, I wouldn't have known that the whole thing would have been revealed so quickly..."
Yan Qing echoed Li Hanyuan's words in his heart.
"I know, I won't respond... Um, what! Ah, okay! Is this what Sister Jing means? Okay, okay, it's what Sister Qing means. I understand, I understand... Have a good rest, bye."
The last part of the call seemed a little surprising. After Li Hanyuan hung up the phone, she spoke with great joy: "It's absolutely true. Sister Qing said that the street poet is Brother Qing..."
Miao Miao immediately complained in her very recognizable voice: "No wonder I came to the imperial capital to look for him...Brother Qing'er changed hands and left me in the boarding school. It turned out to be a two-line operation. I was in a hurry to fly."
Falling in love is not what I thought it was like to relax when you are in a bad mood..."
"Rumors on whispers..."
Zhang Yameng smiled and asked Li Hanyuan: "Sister Qing, how do you respond?"
Li Hanyuan didn't show off: "Let me ask Brother Qing and see what he means in response..."
Complaints are complaints, Miao Miao seemed to be arranging chopsticks and bowls, she was worried: "What's going on today? Why hasn't Brother Qing come yet? The soy milk and pot stickers will be cold soon..."
"That's almost it. I can't listen to the wall anymore..."
Yan Qing retreated a few meters, then walked around to the stone road in the front courtyard, and walked towards the restaurant as if nothing had happened. He was still humming softly: "How hypocritical must you smile to be able to integrate into this world."
"Street poet?"
As soon as he entered the door, three female voices rushed towards Yan Qing.
"???"
Yan Qing naturally looked confused.
Miao Miao gritted her teeth and yelled: "Stop pretending, issac yen!"
Li Hanyuan waved her phone and smiled coquettishly: "Brother Qing, you are exposed!"
Zhang Yameng didn't say anything, she just looked at Yan Qing and smiled brightly.
"Okay, after "Moonlight" aired, I knew I couldn't hide it from you... I just didn't expect it to be exposed so soon..."
Yan Qing did not show off his stubborn resistance again.
Miao Miao gently and considerately inserted the straw for Yan Qing and set up the chopsticks: "Brother Qing'er, come and eat quickly."
"Meow meow, wait..."
Li Hanyuan stretched out her hand to protect her food: "Brother Qing, you have to come for a while before you can eat!"
Yan Qing was naturally prepared: "Which song?"
Zhang Yameng rushed: "Of course it's "after be famous""
"Then just a short paragraph..."
Mobilizing her voice, Yan Qing imitated an African accent and sang a cappella verse of "after be famous" in a cappella style:
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『i search for something i'm missing and disappear when i'm bored
I used to seek solace when I was lonely, and then left when I got tired of it.
but girl, what qualities was i looking for before?,
But baby, I've never found a perfect partner like you,
who you settling for who better for you than the boy, hah?
Who will you entrust yourself to? No one knows you better than me."
…
"A top actor's line skills can still be used like this..." Zhang Yameng smiled with satisfaction.
"Okay, our Brother Qing's accent is indeed that of an old voice changer!" Li Hanyuan announced that he had passed the test.
Miao Miao had already laid out the pot stickers neatly, sprinkled a thin layer of chili oil evenly on them, and then waved to Yan Qing to sit down.
While eating breakfast, Yan Qing also explained his attitude towards the exposure of his identity to Li Hanyuan and Zhang Yameng: "Don't admit it, don't deny it, don't respond... If there is anything we need to cooperate with, we will
Cooperate and speak out.”
"What a coincidence, Sister Jing, oh no, Sister Qing means the same thing, and..."
Li Hanyuan suddenly burst out with thunder: "They asked you to contact that Puerto Rican man. You don't need to transfer the copyright income to Sister Jing's account every year. From now on, the money will be directly handed over to our Miaomiao Foundation for management!"
"Yuan'er, what did you say?"
Miao Miao, who was lying on the gun inexplicably, was extremely surprised: "Why did you leave it to me to take care of it?"
"Meow meow...Sister Qing is talking about the money that we receive at the end of March every year..."
Zhang Yameng, who was well aware of all the studio's income, quickly reacted: "It turns out that the income that had been maintaining the Kapok Healthy Growth Fund was the copyright income from the eight songs of Brother Qing and Sister Jing!"
"No wonder Brother Qing'er never told me the source of the money..." Miao Miao suddenly realized.
"Sister Jing has never touched this money. It will be transferred to the foundation account before the holiday."
Li Hanyuan continued to Miao Miao softly: "It just so happens that we are going on a business trip with Biwei..."
"Ah! I knew that the money should be half for each person. The problem is how to contact the Puerto Rican man. I don't even have a buzzing mobile phone number..."
Yan Qing, who seemed to be calm and composed, was in a mess. He could only change the topic: "Don't worry, there are still half a year left. I have to go on a business trip during the National Day. It's too hard for you..."
Over the pan-fried and fried pot stickers, the four of them continued to discuss the arrangements for the National Day holiday, the live broadcast of the program and the preparations of the film company. The girls made all arrangements very well, so that Yan Qing, the hands-off shopkeeper, could rest assured to focus on his work
On the follow-up independent film project of Weng Huaijing.
After eating, Miao Miao and Zhang Yameng took Li Hanyuan, who had free time, to go shopping together.
Yan Qing, on the other hand, returned to the film studio with great self-discipline, working on films in the morning and catching up on scripts in the afternoon. He had already fully arranged his vacation.
"Looking at the plot introduction, this Black Swan seems to be completely different from the suspenseful Lily Ballet movie directed by Darren Aronofsky in the previous life..."
Suppressing her inner expectations, Yan Qing skillfully operated the projector. As the film reel slowly rotated, a subtitle quickly appeared on the screen in the film pulling room: