Chapter 74: What can I do to feel guilty?
In the 1990s, the Xiangcheng Performing Arts Hall had no private rooms, only a hall with a stage in the middle, seats for the audience below the stage, and booths outside.
Many of these karaoke bars were brought to the mainland by merchants from Hong Kong and Taiwan. There is not only singing on the stage, but also fashion shows, dancing and bands.
Tan Yanlin and his group sat in the booths outside. Tao Ming came here quite often and had many acquaintances, so he chatted with them for a while.
It was Qin Yanlin's first time here, so he didn't need to say hello. He and Tian Yutong sat on either side of the booth, each sipping tea and listening to the melodious singing on the stage.
"Xiaotian, come up and sing a song to broaden our horizons?" Tao Ming came back, sat next to Tian Yutong, and put his hand on her shoulder.
"If I can't sing well, I won't make a fool of myself." Tian Yutong stood up to pour them wine, and at the same time got rid of Tao Ming's hand, walked to Qin Yanlin, and sat down next to him.
A fresh fragrance wafted over along with the soft touch. Qin Yanlin was dazed and turned his head to see Tian Yutong's blurred eyes and moist red lips.
Tan Yanlin's heart beat faster, his palms began to sweat, and he felt a little helpless.
"Xiaotian, why don't you go up and sing a song? Don't say you can't sing. I heard that you are the singing king in school." Tao Ming said as he moved closer to Tian Yutong.
"Obedience is worse than respect. If Mr. Tao doesn't mind my singing, then I will sing a song." Tian Yutong stood up again and avoided him.
Tao Ming did not go to Tian Yutong again, but called a waiter and gave him some instructions.
After hearing this, the waiter walked over to Tian Yutong, asked a few questions, and then led her to the stage.
“…
I spent half a year's savings on you.
I came across the ocean to see you
For this gathering
I even practiced my breathing when we met.
Words can never express my feelings
Express one ten-millionth
I thought about this regret again and again at night
Refusing to sleep
Memory always accumulates slowly
Can't be erased from my mind
For your promise
When I was most desperate
I can't help crying
A strange city
In a familiar corner
..."
The ethereal singing voice carries lingering affection and uncontrollable sadness.
It reminded Tan Yanlin of his dreams from his youth and aroused the little thoughts that he had long buried.
Looking at the beautiful young figure on the stage and listening to the song that sounded like a gentle confession, Tan Yanlin wanted to live for himself.
"Pa pa pa" there was a burst of warm applause from the audience.
Someone else shouted, "One more song! One more song!"
Tian Yutong ignored him and ran straight to Tan Yanlin.
"I'm sorry, I didn't sing well and made you embarrassed." Tian Yutong said in a low voice, breathing slightly.
"You sing well! You sing well! You sing very well!" Tao Ming praised repeatedly.
Tian Yutong didn't say anything, but looked at Tan Yanlin with eager eyes.
"Well, you sang quite well. I give you a thumbs up!" Qin Yanlin said with a smile.
"Thank you, Mr. Qin! Thank you, Mr. Tao!" Tian Yutong thanked them happily.
"Miss, you sang very well. I like it very much. Could you please sing another song?" A middle-aged man said politely, with three burly men standing behind him.
"Sorry, I don't work here. I just came here to listen to some music with our boss." Tian Yutong said and stood behind Qin Yanlin.
"Why, you don't want to?" The man's face darkened.
The three burly men behind him took a step forward and stared at them fiercely.
"Mr. Tao, what do you think?" Tan Yanlin looked at Tao Ming.
Tao Ming had to praise Tan Yanlin for being a smart man. At first glance, these people were gangsters with their younger brothers, or rich young men with their bodyguards. When encountering such a situation, most people would either act like a hero to protect the beauty, or agree to the other party's request and let the beauty sing another song.
But Tan Yanlin went straight to him, remained calm in the face of danger, and remembered that this was his brother's performance hall. The owner of a performance hall is naturally capable of handling these matters.
Tao Ming waved his hand and asked the waiter beside him to call someone. He then stepped forward to hand the other person a cigarette and introduced himself: "Hello, brother. I am Tao Kai's brother Tao Ming. It's a great honor to meet you!"
The other party didn't say anything, just looked at him coldly.
Just when they thought the other party would not buy it, the other party suddenly laughed and said, "Mr. Tao, nice to meet you!"
After those people left, Tan Yanlin didn't want to stay any longer, so everyone left.
Tao Ming suggested going out for a midnight snack as a way of apologizing to them, but Tan Yanlin didn't agree. He was a little upset and wanted to go back early to calm down.
After sending Tan Yanlin and the others to the hotel, Tao Ming asked them to have a good rest and then said goodbye and left.
After returning to the room and taking a shower, Qin Yanlin lay on the bed, with Tian Yutong's energetic figure always swaying in front of his eyes and her affectionate singing echoing in his ears. He felt that Tian Yutong treated him differently and was particularly concerned about his opinion when singing.
He rubbed his head irritably, trying to drive away the feeling, but it only made him feel more irritated.
"Knock knock knock" there was a knock on the door. Qin Yanlin thought that the person knocking should be Tian Yutong. He was a little nervous and a little expectant. He was nervous because he still had family values, and he was expectant because the little devil in his heart was ready to make a move.
The knocking on the door continued.
Tan Yanlin straightened his clothes, took a few deep breaths, and then opened the door.
"Yanlin, what are you doing? Why did you take so long to open the door?" Qi Guomin squeezed in, carrying large and small bags in his hands.
"What are you doing? Why buy so many things at this time?" Tan Yanlin was a little disappointed, then became angry and his voice became noticeably louder.
"What am I doing? I was asking you what you were doing. You didn't open the door for such a long time that my hands are sore from carrying it." Qi Guomin put the things down, stretched his arms, and then said, "I'll be back tomorrow. You guys go listen to music, and I'll go to the street to buy some gifts. I'll give them to them tomorrow. Here, a bunch of things are for you, and there are also some for sister-in-law, Wen Jing and the others. You can figure out how to give them to them." Qi Guomin then lay down on the bed.
"Hey, don't you have your own room? Why are you sleeping here?" Qin Yanlin was still thinking that Tian Yutong might come.
"I have checked out of my room, and we will sleep in the same room tonight." Qi Guomin answered confidently.
"Why did you cancel the room?" Tan Yanlin was a little annoyed.
"Save money! We're leaving tomorrow, so we can spend tonight together. The money we save can be used to buy gifts for the kids. It will make them happy."
"Why do we have to sleep in the same room? Why are you so stingy?"
"There's nothing wrong with two grown men sleeping in the same room, especially in different beds. You're reacting so strongly, have you done anything wrong?"
"What can I do to be guilty?"
"Then why are you so..."
"Knock, knock, knock" Before Qi Guomin could finish his words, the door was knocked again.
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