You have to know that just a few years ago, you were not allowed to open your own store and sell things. If you sold things secretly on the streets, you might even be locked up for speculation.
Even in the past two years, opening a shop was still a self-employed activity, and the social status was not even higher than that of a street sweeper.
This is also why Sister Fang said she admired Jing Xiaoqiang's courage to open a store and sell things right away despite having the title of a college student. They would not be able to bring themselves to do that.
A top student from a drama academy actually opened a self-employed store. It was because there was no Internet in those days and information was blocked. If some reporter really found out, it would definitely be in the news.
It was not until the past two years when workers were laid off and self-employed people started to make money that they began to hold their heads up high. However, they were still looked down upon by the whole society as nouveau riche.
In short, she has no status. If Miss Cheng really dares to report it, she must have solid test data to support her claim.
It will definitely kill Jing Xiaoqiang.
The relevant departments don’t care about FDA certification in capitalist society.
But talking about toxicity without considering the dosage is just being a hooligan.
It's obviously not Cheng Yuling's problem with IQ, she's just a stubborn nerd.
Uncle Cheng also knew this, and he winked at his mother to show that he would persuade her, giving her another reason to go out and play: "Nannan doesn't have any bad intentions. You are so familiar with the girl, just say a few nice words to coax her and everything will be fine."
Jing Xiaoqiang felt that this guy had really put a lot of effort into matchmaking in order to find a son-in-law who was good at playing. "Do you know what it means to have the same values? I like roadside stalls, and you like Western food. This doesn't mean that the values ​​are different. Everyone has the freedom to have different hobbies, habits, and opinions."
Uncle Cheng scratched his head and said, "I can eat any Western food or any street food stall. I'm not picky."
Jing Xiaoqiang shook his head, "You eat Western food, I say you are hypocritical, I eat at roadside stalls, you say it is low-brow, this is called a difference of values, I opened a shop legally and legally, mercury is used in cosmetics for whitening and lasting, lead is used for concealing blemishes, everyone understands the reason, and the dosage allowed within the controllable range is clearly stipulated, she can dislike makeup, but she can't say that others who wear makeup are idiots and commit suicide, and then demand that they are not allowed to use it, right?"
Uncle Cheng was thinking: "Ah, Xiaofang... she seems to have put on some makeup today, I wonder if she will be hurt, I have to use some of my own money to buy her some good cosmetics."
Jing Xiaoqiang stared at the old licker, confirming that there was no point in chatting: "Be a human being, you have a wife and children, and she is married too..."
Sure enough, when they arrived at the dance hall, Lu Xi said that Sister Fang had already gone back with the bag of sports bras.
Of course, it could also be a deliberate attempt to create time for them to spend time together.
Lu Xi took a cup of tea and sat in the corner beside the stage, waiting expectantly.
Jing Xiaoqiang has adjusted his mindset and made his attitude clear. If you insist on wasting time, that's your business.
Put on the Venetian mask at the back and change into a loose T-shirt.
Then show the arrangement you have put together to a few musicians.
I took my guitar and went on stage.
Uncle Cheng doesn't care what song you sing and just stuffs the camera into Lu Xi's hand.
He happily rushed into the crowd.
The first one is "I Like You".
A mixed version of Mandarin and Cantonese.
This was the inspiration he got from singing the Northwest version of "Meeting" to Du Ruolan during military training!
It was also when I was preparing for Beyond's album that I learned from the audio-visual publisher that Beyond had actually held a concert in Pingjing two years ago.
The bleak situation made them, who had originally placed high hopes on the mainland market, leave in embarrassment.
It is said that the Pingjing Gymnasium was originally packed with people because of the cheap ticket prices and novel rock style, but after their performance began, half of the audience left one after another.
This concert severely undermined the confidence and market prospects of the newly debuted band. After returning to HK, they suffered for three years, worked hard and produced many good works. They no longer thought about coming to the mainland, but chose RB, where the music market was more advanced.
From the perspective of someone like Jing Xiaoqiang, it is very simple to review this situation.
An unknown rock band came to the mainland where everything was still in its infancy, and they didn't have any familiar songs. Of course, the audience was confused and uninterested.
And it’s mainly sung in Cantonese…
No matter how trendy the audience in Pingjing was, they couldn't understand it at that time.
The combination of various factors led to the disastrous failure of Beyond's attempt to enter the mainland.
Therefore, the method adopted by Jing Xiaoqiang is mixed singing which is relatively rare these days.
As a dabbler who had already taken a few classes at the music conservatory, he already knew very well that Cantonese has nine tones while Mandarin has only four, so Cantonese with good lyrics is easier to sing.
It's naturally easier to sound better.
But the most important thing is the attitude held by Zhou Qingyun and others. It is difficult for literature and art that are strictly controlled to burst out with colorful colors. Without a rich and open situation, it is difficult for a large number of talents to emerge. This is why artists are inherently unruly.
Because art is about releasing nature, and nature is about being a hooligan.
Back to the song, Mandarin begins: "The drizzle and wind soak the streets at dusk..."
no problem.
But you have to sing it in Mandarin: "Xi di ni ..."
The charm is really lacking.
So I didn’t switch to black pineapple until here.
This singing style is actually not uncommon at all, there are so many singing styles that mix Chinese with foreign languages.
The biggest feature of Broadway singing is that it is eclectic. As long as it can cater to the audience, it can be adjusted in any way. It’s okay to use bel canto with rap.
Of course Jing Xiaoqiang got used to this pattern through observation and exposure.
It also makes the soundtrack more pleasant and beautiful.
There is another problem with Beyond, which is that they came from an underground band, so their style naturally carries the anger and rock style of venting emotions.
This is inconsistent with the mainstream thinking in the mainland in the past two years.
At that time, the mainstream propaganda was all about us ordinary people. I am really happy today. Who will listen to your angry roar that breaks through the sky?
And even if they have just let go, they prefer the sweeter kind of tune. It is like they have suffered for a long time and they are eager to eat sweetness first.
After two years, when all aspects of the mainland have developed, people will naturally like this kind of personal emotional catharsis.
No matter how spicy it is, it’s still spicy enough!
To put it bluntly, I was born at the wrong time and came to the mainland a little early.
In his previous life, Jing Xiaoqiang had already started to accept Beyond in large numbers at an art school in 1991 and 1992.
Then, before Beyond themselves realized that their soulmates were on the infinitely vast ancient continent across the strait, those mainlanders who came from poor but had lofty ambitions died in 1993.
What Jing Xiaoqiang needs to do is to serve as a bridge for Beyond in the next two years.
Sure enough, it sounded a bit like the lyrics of "The Girl Under the Streetlight" and immediately attracted the attention of the dancers.
If you can understand the lyrics, it is easier to empathize.
And this slow lyrical piece can also be used as dance music.
The melodious melody highlights the classic that will be passed down for decades to come.
The whole audience, who hadn’t stopped like this for a long time, almost froze there, listening with curiosity!
Then it seemed like a question mark popped up over everyone’s head: What is black pineapple?
But this kind of emotional love, I understand.
Even several musicians were swaying along with full of emotion, and were very into the music.
So when the chorus of Black Pineapple came on for the second time, a scene that had never happened to Jing Xiaoqiang in the past few months actually happened.
Many people couldn't help but hum along: "Those eyes are charming, and the laughter is even more charming..."
Who doesn’t desire love?
This is the most eternal topic.
Moreover, the emotional investment in this song is very sincere and well-expressed, and its connotations fit the emotions very well.
The combination of slow rock and soft melody, coupled with Jing Xiaoqiang's slightly hoarse performance, makes the song tender, moving and sentimental.
So after singing the song, Jing Xiaoqiang looked at the audience's reaction, felt confident, and turned back expressionlessly to sing the second song "Cold Rainy Night".
Just after the prelude started, the whole audience started to cheer again, which was rare: "Play it again! Play it again..."
"That sounds good! Come again!"
"That's what I want to hear..."
Even Lu Xi was holding a cup of water and shouting at the top of her lungs.
Those crescent-shaped eyes are full of intoxicated emotions. It would be strange if they could let go!
Jing Xiaoqiang felt that this was not really a concert, but rather a promotion of a new song. He even introduced it: "This is a song by the Hong Kong band Beyond, I Like You, which in Cantonese means Black Pineapple, and then..."
Oh, so that’s what it means. I’m even more excited.
Jing Xiaoqiang sang it five times and threatened himself that all he would sing today would be this song, but his fellow dancers still cheered and said it was great.
But when he finished singing, everyone turned hostile and started to clamor to listen to the second song.
In just an hour or so, the dance hall, which usually only had a few hundred people, was packed with thousands of people. Many dancers who heard the news were crowded outside the windows and doors, joining in the fun.
Jing Xiaoqiang actually came to test the response to his adaptation, and he saw Uncle Cheng hugging a little girl and giving her instructions.
I couldn't help but turn around and said, "Let's change to the third song."
The musicians quickly opened the pages. For them, playing every day, the fresh music and the lively atmosphere also made them feel that they were artists rather than ruthless playing machines.
The condition is much better.
At Jing Xiaoqiang's signal, the electric guitar stood in the front and played the tune of this classic song with a loud and clear prelude.
Jing Xiaoqiang glanced at Uncle Cheng and deliberately emphasized his voice: "This song is still Beyond's "Really Love You", dedicated to all the mothers in the world!"
The last two words were spoken with such loud volume that they scared Uncle Cheng so much that he shivered and looked around!
The claws that were originally around the girl's waist were immediately retracted.
I've been controlled by my mother all my life, it's become a conditioned reflex.