Chapter 108 Saving the Day

Yu Li had clearly refused, but the other party still wouldn't let her get away with it, so she was a little unhappy.

“We’re just here to attend the wedding. My husband just helped slaughter the pig, and he’s very tired now. I hope you can understand. Just because it’s your wedding doesn’t mean we, as guests, have to unconditionally agree to any of your requests.”

Sometimes, being too nice and easy to talk to can make people feel that no matter what conditions they propose, the other party should agree to them.

Although weddings are important, how can they so confidently ask someone who has never sung before to go on stage and perform?

Moreover, after Yu Li explicitly refused, he actually suggested that Qi Chenyan recite a poem, which was simply outrageous.

"Xiaoli, you misunderstood us. We encountered an unexpected situation, but this is, after all, the most important day in my daughter's life. As her mother, of course I hope that every aspect of the wedding can be done well."

“You young people probably don’t understand this, so I’d like to ask Grandma Zhou.”

Seeing that she couldn't reason with Yu Li, she was about to go to her grandmother to plead on her behalf.

Qi Chenyan held his wife's hand, indicating that she didn't need to be angry and that he would handle it.

He said calmly, "Don't bother the old man with such a trivial matter."

Although Qi Chenyan's tone was indifferent, the overwhelming aura he exuded immediately silenced the main family.

Qi Chenyan's aura is something most people can't handle; after all, people of his rank are dealing with national-level figures.

Without a strong presence, you can't command respect.

"How about this? I have a nephew who can sing pretty well, and he lives in the village too. I'll have him fill in for me, what do you say?"

The host family was intimidated by Qi Chenyan's aura. Even though he didn't frown and spoke in a very calm tone, this young man had a truly intimidating presence that made people inexplicably afraid to talk back.

The bride's mother readily agreed, "That's wonderful! Thank you so much, Xiaoli. Don't worry, we will definitely pay you. We will never let you sing for free!"

They were all from the same village, and Yu Li could understand a mother's desire to make her daughter's wedding the best it could be.

Even so, Yu Li did not want to wrong Qi Chenyan.

Besides, he had already cooperated quite a bit, and didn't say anything when he was dragged to slaughter pigs. It's just that Qi Chenyan might be easy to talk to, but Yu Li wouldn't be a pushover in everything.

Qi Chenyan patted Yu Li's hand reassuringly, indicating that she was alright and it was just a small matter, and then dialed Qi Xiaoyun's number.

At this moment, Qi Xiaoyun was preparing to set off back home. After all, he had a concert tomorrow. Although he wanted to relax and stroll around the village, time was of the essence.

He had just gotten into the car when he received a call from Qi Chenyan, which startled him so much that he quickly turned around to look around, thinking that Qi Chenyan was watching him.

She answered the phone cautiously: "Uncle, what's up?"

Qi Chenyan cut to the chase: "Are you still in the village? Come and help out."

His uncle needs him, so can he refuse?

Not only did Qi Xiaoyun not refuse, but he also felt that he was really capable to be able to help his uncle one day!

Even the eldest brother, Qi Siyue, never had the chance to help his uncle, right?

Qi Xiaoyun felt that he could brag about this to the Qi family for a year.

So, without asking what kind of situation needed to be resolved, Qi Xiaoyun readily agreed and drove to the place Qi Chenyan had mentioned.

Seeing his excited expression, Tan Mo asked curiously, "Didn't you say you were going back to the city? Where are you going this time?"

Qi Xiaoyun's voice rose considerably: "My uncle needs me; he said I should come and save the day!"

Seeing how happy he was, Tan Mo couldn't help but tease him: "You just go because he tells you to? Aren't you afraid he'll sell you out?"

"Don't talk about my uncle like that. He always has his reasons for doing things. Besides, I'm his own nephew. How could he possibly cheat me?"

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Upon seeing him, Qi Chenyan immediately shoved the microphone into his hand and briefly explained the situation: "The singer we hired for the wedding got into a car accident on the way and can't make it. The hosts need someone to fill in, so you can go up and sing any song you like."

Just a moment ago, Qi Xiaoyun was so confident and protective of Qi Chenyan, but now, holding the hot microphone in his hand, he twitched his lips.

“Uncle, I’m an international superstar. My appearance fee starts at seven figures. Asking me to perform in a makeshift troupe in a village is really lowering my status…”

Before she could finish speaking, she received a cold, dismissive glare from Qi Chenyan.

"If you feel embarrassed, just put on sunglasses. Most of the people who come from the village are elderly, and not many of them can understand your wailing. Once you're done singing, you can leave."

Qi Xiaoyun really wanted to protest.

Who's wailing like a ghost?! His songs have won numerous international awards, and he's been hailed as the most talented male singer of the 21st century!

How come he's worthless in Qi Chenyan's mouth? Is he still his own uncle?

Qi Xiaoyun had a hurt expression on his face.

Tan Mo, on the other hand, was laughing so hard his stomach hurt, and he even patted Qi Xiaoyun on the shoulder, adding insult to injury.

"Don't talk about my uncle like that! He always has his reasons for everything he does, and besides, I'm his nephew. How could he possibly cheat me? Hahaha... Little Yunyun, the rural stage performance is waiting for you!"

Qi Xiaoyun gritted his teeth.

He really didn't get along with any of his uncle's cronies.

After all, anyone who can get along well with such a cunning uncle is no good!

Qi Xiaoyun still tried to struggle: "Uncle, please give me some face..."

"Your face is worthless. The fee the host gives you later will all be yours as payment."

Qi Xiaoyun: "..."

He's a superstar singer whose commercial performance fees start at seven figures; does he really need a few thousand dollars?

However, under Qi Chenyan's strong pressure, he could only reluctantly put on a pair of sunglasses and go on stage to sing.

In order to save face, Qi Xiaoyun did not sing his own songs, but instead chose to sing a hit song by the band Boom.

That is, it's a song by his arch-rival Zhou Heran. Anyway, if the audience is not satisfied with the singing, then it's Zhou Heran who loses face, and it has nothing to do with Qi Xiaoyun!

Hey, he's such a clever little devil!

Of course, Qi Xiaoyun's voice is hailed in the industry as a gift from God.

Even if it's just a casual rendition, and in a rural area with no resources and even poor sound equipment, it still sounds like heavenly music, as if it has a built-in buff.

The guests in the audience couldn't help but look at the performer on stage.

Grandma He wiped away her granddaughter's tears and pointed to the people on the stage, saying, "Don't cry, sweetie. Look, this young man on the stage is quite handsome."

"Grandma's eyesight isn't what it used to be. How come at first glance, she looks a lot like that Xiaoyun husband you keep calling out every day?"