Wang Zhi returned, saying, "No one's outside anymore. Where do you live? Should we help you call the police?"
The girl stood up, finally letting out a sigh of relief.
"No, no need!" She thought, Please don't call the police, or I'll have to go back again.
"My name is Jing Feifei. Thank you for your help. Your music store is so beautiful! Can I hang out here for a bit?"
Liang Yin stood up, "Sure, take a look around. You can try anything you like. We offer good prices."
The shop owner switched into sales mode. Jing Feifei nodded and went upstairs.
Wang Zhi watched Jing Feifei's back and said.
"Fei-ge, I think I'm in love."
Lin Chudong said lightly, "Did you see her bag?"
"Yeah, I saw it. Full of youthful energy, exactly my type."
"That bag costs hundreds of thousands."
Wang Zhi was stunned for a moment, then said, "Fei-ge, you mean, I'm going to marry into a wealthy family?"
"..."
What kind of understanding is this? You're wasted as a Bassist!
Lin Chudong ignored him. This girl's entire outfit wasn't cheap. She looked like a rich girl. If things went south, it would still be safest to call the police to avoid trouble.
At this moment, a piano sound suddenly rang out from upstairs.
Lin Chudong was stunned, classical music?
Such fast fingerwork.
He quickly walked to the stairwell, but didn't go up, instead waiting for her next song.
A few minutes later, a song ended.
Her basic skills were very solid, every note had a strong sense of texture, clearly a skill honed from childhood.
Soon, the sound of an electronic keyboard came from upstairs again.
This was a rock song, accompanied by the drum machine built into the keyboard, it was incredibly exciting!
Lin Chudong's eyes lit up, no way, could this be the benefit the Lucky Card had brought him?
The Lucky Card should be calculated by time, maintaining luck during a certain period.
Because the variety show's time was very short, the Lucky Card hadn't ended yet, so a keyboardist just fell from the sky?
Lin Chudong walked upstairs, and Jing Feifei was still deeply engrossed in her playing.
Lin Chudong picked up the Electric Guitar, plugged it in, and with a push of the strings, perfectly brought the emotion to a peak!
Lin Chudong's hands never stopped playing, his fingers moving so gracefully they seemed to dance on the strings.
Jing Feifei turned around, her face showing a look of surprise. Then, the two of them began to battle each other, creating a feeling of kindred spirits meeting.
Before long, Lin Chudong stopped playing the guitar.
Jing Feifei also raised her hand and made a rock and roll hand gesture towards Lin Chudong.
"Rock and roll never dies, faith never fades!"
Hearing such a middle school-esque line from a quiet and elegant girl made Lin Chudong's lips twitch involuntarily.
"So, Jing Feifei, are you in school or working?"
Jing Feifei said, "I just graduated, I don't have a job yet."
"Studied music?"
"Yeah, piano major."
"Then how do you like rock music?"
Jing Feifei pouted, "I don't like classical music, but there's nothing I can do. My dad said classical music is more elegant, and he forced me to learn it since I was a child."
Lin Chudong slapped his thigh, really, just what he needed!
He grabbed a chair and sat directly in front of Jing Feifei, saying.
"I have a band, and we're missing a keyboardist. Are you interested in joining?"
Jing Feifei's eyes lit up, "Is it a rock band?"
"We play all kinds of styles."
"Great, I'm in!"
"About the pay, it might not be much."
"It's okay, I don't need any."
"Deal!"
Lin Chudong stood up and extended his hand.
"Welcome to Liang Music Band!"
Jing Feifei politely shook his hand. "Thank you!"
The people around them were all dumbfounded.
Too fast, wasn't it?
She'd only been here for less than ten minutes, knew one name, and was already hired?
Da Fei wasn't usually so hasty. Could this girl really do it?
Recruiting musicians without knowing anything about them wasn't a game!
Lin Chudong looked at Liang Yin and said, "What are you waiting for? Get the contract!"
He'd just said he wouldn't take a salary. If they didn't sign the contract quickly, she might regret it later!
Lin Chudong had a big smile on his face, picked up the guitar, and played with Jing Feifei for a while.
He discovered that this girl's finger dexterity was quite impressive, but her music theory was a little lacking. She seemed confused and at a loss when it came to key changes.
Although basic music theory is universal, there are still considerable differences between classical and pop music theory.
For example, in classical music theory, a V chord cannot be followed by a IV chord, but pop music has no such restriction.
Jing Feifei wants to become a professional keyboardist, so she still needs to brush up on the tricks of pop music theory.
However, learning music theory isn't difficult; what's difficult is having hands that can play at her speed.
Lin Chudong needs people like her – those with solid basic skills, which is what classical musicians are known for.
Jia Lu and Wang Zhi also walked over. Wang Zhi immediately said enthusiastically, "Hello, I'm the Bassist of the band."
Lin Chudong interrupted, "Intern Bassist."
"This is Jia Lu, the Drummer of our band."
"Hello, everyone."
Jing Feifei greeted them, her demeanor very approachable, and her eyes filled with curiosity. A band, something so cool, was an experience she'd never had before.
After signing the contract, a hint of joy finally appeared on Liang Yin's face.
"Great! Now we're just missing a guitarist. Da Fei, can't you be the guitarist yourself?"
Lin Chudong shook his head, "No."
"Why not?"
Wang Zhi raised his hand, "I know this! The lead guitarist plays the melody, and if the lead singer sings the melody too, it's easy to get mixed up. So, Brother Fei can be the rhythm guitarist."
Lin Chudong snapped his fingers, "Bingo! But we still need to recruit a rhythm guitarist. The timbre of an electric guitar and an acoustic guitar are still different, but we can make do for now, and we can perform on stage."
"We're just one lead guitarist short. I'll figure something out in the next few days. Boss Lady, you contact a Live House and we'll set up a few performances. Don't worry about the price, we'll take whatever they offer."
Liang Yin was taken aback. A Live House was similar to a bar, with indoor performances for a few dozen people.
"Da Fei, are you okay with a first-rate singer like you performing at a Live House? Wouldn't that be a bit beneath you?"
Lin Chudong chuckled. "What's there to feel wronged about? I can perform anything. I'd even do wedding gigs now. Besides, I'm nowhere near first-rate."
"It's mainly to hone the band and accumulate performance experience. We're a new band. Do you think we can just go on the Spring Festival Gala right away? That's impossible."
Liang Yin nodded. Every towering building starts from the ground up, and everything has a first step.
"I'll arrange it tomorrow!"
"Right, Feifei, where do you live?"
Jing Feifei shook her head, "I have nowhere to live."
Wang Zhi chuckled, "You can squeeze in with me."
"Go die. Come to my place; I live alone."
"Yes, boss lady!"
The band was harmonious and full of energy.
Lin Chudong frowned slightly at this scene.
The Lead Guitarist position had always been his biggest concern.
He himself was very skilled, so he couldn't tolerate anyone with a low skill level.
Take Sun Jie, for example.
Among guitarists in the music scene, Sun Jie was considered excellent.
But in front of Lin Chudong, he was still completely outclassed.
The more he felt this way, the more resentment festered within Sun Jie. Even though Lin Chudong hadn't done anything, he felt a natural hostility.
Guitarists already have fewer opportunities to shine, and then the lead singer steals the spotlight. Sun Jie became a dispensable member, and his resentment grew. This gradually created a rift within the band.
Sun Jie had complaints, and Lin Chudong did too. His skills weren't up to par, and neither was his attitude. Such a guitarist wasn't worth keeping.
An excellent guitarist is extremely important, though, of course, every musician is important.
But if he were to decide on the allocation of funds, he would definitely pour the majority into the guitarist.
Lin Chudong still had one Lucky Card left. Could it grant him a guitarist?
(End of chapter)