Chapter 25 Senior Choir
Gu Nansheng has always been focused on her work. Her fingertips moved quickly on the keyboard, and it was three hours later when she stopped.
She raised her hand, stretched, and finally finished writing.
Although this reservation system cannot be called perfect, it is much better than their previous system.
Previously, the hotel’s reservation system could only be used on the official website and app. This time, Gu Nansheng specially added a mini program, and at the same time increased the number of online users by several times, and the operation interface was also modified to be much simpler.
She then tested it again, and after confirming that there was no problem, she went to find the manager Deng Tao.
While Manager Deng Tao contacted colleagues at the headquarters for testing, she strolled over to find Gu Beiming.
As he approached the rehearsal room, Gu Nansheng heard a burst of singing.
Most of the voices are female, but there are also a few male voices mixed in.
Gu Nansheng claimed that she had no musical talent and her appreciation of music only stayed at the most superficial level of whether it was pleasant or not. This chorus, which she originally thought was out of tune, sounded pleasant and harmonious to her.
Soon she reached the door of the rehearsal room and through the glass she could see Gu Beiming standing among the elderly people, rehearsing with an extremely serious attitude.
His eyes were filled with enjoyment of music, his mind was focused and only the music was in his eyes.
Gu Nansheng couldn't help but be stunned. She recalled the scene when she took Gu Beiming to vocal lessons for the first time when they were little. Little Gu Beiming was also so infatuated. He who always stuck to her for the first time forgot about her.
This time after she returned to S City, Gu Nansheng also listened to the music album released by Gu Beiming.
However, except for a few songs when he first debuted, Gu Nansheng didn't think his subsequent songs were very good.
Although there are many elements and even a chorus of big-name singers, Gu Nansheng always feels that Gu Beiming is just completing the assigned task and is not singing because he enjoys it like before.
Of course, Gu Nansheng could also understand that when a hobby becomes a job, most people can no longer enjoy it as simply as before.
But now, Gu Beiming seems to have regained his original happiness.
Not only Gu Nansheng but also the fans in the live broadcast room felt the change in Gu Beiming.
【Xiao Ming really sang with great passion.】
I used to think the old songs sung by our elders were cheesy, but now I hear their choruses, they're really nice and engaging. Now I think maybe it's us young people who have vulgar tastes.
[It's not that his previous stage performances were bad, but I always felt that he was more technical than emotional, but now he's returned to his roots.]
Today, he reminded me of when he first debuted, holding a guitar and singing. No fancy makeup, no cool stage, just his pure love for music.
Soon, a fan posted the video of Gu Beiming singing along online, and even gave it a very "eye-catching" topic - #Surprise! Gu Beiming actually sang "Drunken Butterfly" in public! #
Considering Gu Beiming's previous cool image, this video quickly attracted the attention of many onlookers.
When they clicked on it, they found that the usually aloof Gu Beiming had actually joined the senior citizens’ choir!
Thinking of Gu Beiming's previous aloof and contemptuous look, they couldn't wait to see Gu Beiming's embarrassing situation of being forced to sing.
However, as they listened, they realized that the clown was actually themselves!
Because Gu Beiming sang those old songs very beautifully and in a way that suited the tastes of young people, they were even unconsciously moved.
[Who understands? I originally clicked in to see the joke, but ended up being moved unexpectedly.]
[I didn't know Gu Beiming's voice was so nice. I've heard his songs before, but they were overshadowed by electronic music.]
[Those old songs are so good. Gu Beiming is much more talented than I once thought. I used to think his tone-deafness was all due to tuning.]
When he sang with the elders, he wasn't as rebellious as usual. Instead, he was very well behaved and listened to them. The elders liked him very much.
Gu Beiming's fans posted the video online just to share it with their fan group.
They knew Gu Beiming's reputation among passers-by. Even though his reputation had improved recently because of variety shows, as long as Gu Beiming was still known as a "traffic star", many people would attack him indiscriminately.
However, as more and more people forwarded the video, including some real passers-by, Gu Beiming's singing video became a hot search and finally topped the hot search list.
Countless people clicked in with the intention of laughing, but ended up being moved by Gu Beiming's singing.
Of course, the rehearsal couldn't go on forever, and soon it was time for their break.
However, Gu Beiming was still surrounded by the elderly people, and some of them even kindly poured him the wolfberry and red date tea in the thermos cup.
"Xiao Ming, come here and moisten your throat. You have to take good care of your good voice."
Gu Beiming smiled awkwardly at such enthusiasm, but it was difficult to refuse, so he could only say, "Grandma, I'll do it myself, I'll do it myself."
After saying that, he obediently took the water and drank it.
Gu Nansheng couldn't help but laugh when he saw this scene. It was rare to see such an honest boy.
She had no intention of going into the rehearsal room to disturb their rehearsal. She came here just to make sure that Gu Beiming was working hard and seriously.
Just as she was about to turn around and leave, Gu Beiming, who was finally let go by the old people after drinking the water, also saw Gu Nansheng standing at the door.
He shouted happily, "Sister, you're here!" His voice was loud enough for everyone in the room to hear.
As soon as Gu Beiming said this, everyone in the rehearsal room looked towards Gu Nansheng.
The old people all like well-behaved girls, not to mention that Gu Nansheng is the sister of Gu Beiming, the "treasure boy" in their hearts.
Their eyes immediately lit up, and the old people who had been surrounding Gu Beiming rushed towards Gu Nansheng and started praising him.
"Oh, Xiao Ming, is this your sister? As expected, both siblings are very beautiful."
"This little girl is so pretty. You don't know how much I long to have such a well-behaved granddaughter. It's a pity that all my three grandsons are brats."
"I don't know how Xiao Gu's parents gave birth to such beautiful and obedient siblings. I'm so envious."
…
Gu Nansheng was a little overwhelmed by the enthusiasm of the elderly people. She was not particularly good at socializing, so she could only bite the bullet and answer the elderly people's questions one by one.
At this time, Gu Beiming, who was standing aside, had a smile on his face, and that smile seemed to say that he had finally "thrown away" this excessive enthusiasm.
Gu Nansheng couldn't help but feel itchy in her hands. This brat must have been making such loud noises on purpose! She would deal with him in private later!
Gu Beiming's heart skipped a beat when he saw his sister's look, but he quickly calmed down.
Humph! He just wanted his sister to experience the care of the elders.
He's no longer the ignorant brat he once was. How can his sister handle him? He needs to have confidence in himself.
[Xiao Ming is deliberately letting the elders know that my sister is here so that they can deflect the blame?! Hahaha, it turns out most people can't handle this kind of excessive enthusiasm.]
[Sister Gu must have noticed this too. Judging by her expression, Xiao Ming is going to get punished tonight.]
Fortunately, the break is over and they are about to start a new round of rehearsals.
Just when Gu Nansheng felt she was finally free to leave, an elderly woman in a red cheongsam said, "Hey, Xiaoming sings so well, as her sister, you shouldn't be bad either. How about singing with us?"
Her suggestion was approved by the elderly people, who all urged her, "Yes, Xiao Gu, why don't you sing with us? You are so beautiful, and your singing voice must be very good too."
"Yeah, come and have some fun~ Don't feel any pressure."
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Gu Nansheng listened to the elders' words, hesitant to speak. After a while, he finally made up his mind and said, "Grandma, aunts, it's not that I don't want to sing, it's mainly because I don't sing very well, and I'm afraid of holding you back!"
However, her words were obviously of no use. The old people were stunned for a moment, then quickly spoke with a smile.
"Xiao Gu, you two are really humble. Xiao Ming just said that his singing was just average, but when he opened his mouth, he amazed all of us."
"That's right, that's right, Xiao Ming has such a good voice. You two are siblings, how could your singing be bad?"
…
Gu Nansheng had no reason to refuse and could only nod stiffly.
She thought that it would be them, not herself, who would have to endure the piercing devilish sound.
Soon, another rehearsal officially began.
As the accompaniment sounded, everyone opened their mouths and began to sing, but unlike the previous harmony, this time there was a hint of disharmony in the voices.
The voice was pleasant to the ear, but not a single word was in tune, and in the end it even distracted everyone else from singing.
In an instant, everyone looked in the direction where the sound came from, and the rehearsal had to be interrupted.
[By process of elimination, there's no other new member in the choir except Sister Gu. Everyone sang harmoniously before, so this voice should be Sister Gu?]
[The person above is really serious! Who else could it be besides her? ]
[Sister Gu said her singing wasn't very good before, and I thought she was being modest. After all, top students always say they're just average even when they haven't reached their best. I didn't expect that this was actually bad...]
[I finally discovered what Sister Gu can't do. It's singing! No wonder she actually gave a live lecture during the last live broadcast!]
So, one of the Gu siblings is a top student, the other is a poor student, and one is a singer and the other is tone-deaf? If they didn't look alike, I'd really doubt they were siblings.
At this time, the old people also looked speechless and hesitated to speak.
They really wanted Gu Nansheng to stop singing, but when they thought about how they were the ones who insisted on Gu Nansheng rehearsing with them, they couldn't bring themselves to say that.
But if they let her continue singing, can their rehearsals continue?
Finally, the elderly woman in the cheongsam spoke up, "Xiao Gu, I know you don't really like singing, and we won't force you. Just go and mind your own business."
Gu Nansheng naturally knew the root cause, but this was exactly what she wanted.
She nodded immediately and said, "Okay, I guess Manager Deng will be looking for me soon, so I won't bother you anymore. I'll be leaving first."
After saying that, she glanced at Gu Beiming in the crowd again and left without looking back. However, her back looked like she was fleeing in panic.
[I'm dying of laughter. This is the first time I've seen Sister Gu run away like this.]
I thought that with Sister Gu's personality, she would be able to remain calm no matter what the situation.
It's a shame Sister Gu didn't sing solo. If she did, I'd like to cut out her voice and use it as an alarm clock. It would definitely motivate everyone to get up in the morning.
Gu Nansheng finally breathed a sigh of relief after returning to the conference room. It turned out that there was some money she was destined not to earn in her lifetime, and technology-related things were more suitable for her.
Deng Tao had also confirmed everything with headquarters. Seeing Gu Nansheng come in, he smiled and said, "Ms. Gu, headquarters has confirmed the purchase of the new system you developed."
The two then negotiated the contract and down payment again.
Gu Nansheng certainly knew that such a large company had to go through a long process when making payments, but she needed a down payment that could be received quickly to cover her expenses for the next few days.
So after some negotiations, Gu Nansheng took the initiative to lower the price and the deal was closed with a final total price of 800,000 yuan and a down payment of 100,000 yuan.
Just when Gu Nansheng signed the contract and received a 100,000 yuan advance payment, the mission was about to end.
*
When Gu Nansheng and Gu Beiming returned to the meeting point again, the other three groups had already arrived.
After an afternoon of tea ceremony performance, Chen Jiayan earned a total of 10,000 yuan. She was very happy and thought that no one could earn more than her this time.
She had already inquired about this kind of town. She could only do small jobs like sales and waitressing, and could not make much money.
This was especially confirmed when she heard that Song Shuyi only earned two hundred yuan after working hard for an entire afternoon.
Of course, according to reason, her ordinary tea ceremony performance, which was not well-known, would only earn her two thousand yuan for an afternoon, but since the hotel was owned by the Qin family, she had asked the hotel to increase the salary for the tea ceremony performance early on.
Of course, she didn't dare to raise the price too high, and finally decided on 10,000 as the remuneration after comprehensive comparison.
This money not only allows the siblings to eat comfortably, but also allows them to stay in high-end hotels.
After the guests gathered, Xu Bo appeared on stage again.
When he was backstage, he had been paying attention to the major live broadcast rooms and was very familiar with the situation of each group of guests. Naturally, he knew about Chen Jiayan's actions and her complacency hidden under her calm appearance.
Therefore, when he saw Gu Nansheng earning 800,000, he couldn't help but cheer in his heart. As expected, Sister Gu is Sister Gu. Even if the opponent cheats, she can still beat him!
His face remained calm as he picked up the loudspeaker and began to announce the results. In order to give Chen Jiayan a "surprise", he even deliberately announced Gu Nansheng's results last.
"After a whole day of hard work, all the guests have earned money through their own labor. I believe that everyone has also experienced the hardships of the working people. Now I will announce the money earned by each group of guests, and this will also be used as your expenses for the next three days."
He looked at Ye Ze and Ye Ting, "First, the Ye brothers. They sold wine at the wine shop today and successfully received a 1,000 yuan reward through sales commission."
Ye Ze and Ye Ting still had a strong smell of alcohol on their bodies, and their faces were a little red from drinking.
Ye Ze couldn't help but shake his head and said, "This money is really hard to earn. I really don't want to smell alcohol for several months, but this thousand yuan should be enough for me and my brother to eat comfortably."
Xu Bo looked at Song Shuyi's group again. "As for the Queen Song group, Queen Song earned 200 yuan as a salesperson in a grocery store, and Luo Qingyu earned 100 yuan handing out flyers, for a total of 300 yuan for the two of them."
Song Shuyi glanced at Luo Qingyu, who was sweating beside him, and said, "Hey, Xiaoyu, it seems we still have to live frugally for the next three days. We can only spend 100 yuan a day."
Xu Bo then looked at Chen Jiayan again, a smile of approval on his face. "Jiayan did really well this time. She successfully earned 10,000 yuan performing tea ceremony for guests at the hotel. Taining also earned 1,000 yuan as a caddy at the golf course. Congratulations, you two have made a lot of money."
After he said this, the guests' attention instantly focused on Chen Jiayan.
Song Shuyi gave a thumbs-up and said, "Jia Yan, you're amazing! Young people are indeed very creative. They even thought of performing for the guests at the hotel."
Ye Ting also said, "This is all thanks to Miss Chen's versatility."
Facing the public's admiration, Chen Jiayan was very proud, but she remained modest and said, "I was just lucky that the hotel happened to be short of people for the tea ceremony performance. If you need any help in the next few days, please feel free to come and find us. We should have enough money, of course, provided that you don't violate the program team's rules."
[Jiayan is really too modest, she just said she was lucky.]
[Opportunities come to those who are prepared. If she didn't know the tea ceremony, she wouldn't have been able to seize this opportunity. Ultimately, this is due to Jiayan's strong ability.]
【Jiayan is very kind and never forgets to help others.】
Xu Bo watched Chen Jiayan beam with joy at the praise before continuing, "Next is the final performance of the Gu siblings. I have to say, it was beyond my expectations."
After hearing Xu Bo's words, Chen Jiayan felt even more proud. With her advance arrangements, Gu Nansheng had no way of entering high-end places to make money, and naturally he couldn't make much money.
However, before she could feel proud for a few seconds, Xu Bo's next words shocked her.
"Nan Sheng made a record-breaking 100,000 yuan this time, and that was just the down payment. Xiao Ming is also very good. Although he only made 200 yuan, he got along very well with the elderly. His filial piety is commendable."
Chen Jiayan was in disbelief, constantly asking herself, how could Gu Nansheng have the opportunity to make so much money?! She had clearly arranged everything!
Gu Nansheng naturally saw Chen Jiayan's expression change instantly, and she decided to provoke Chen Jiayan again.
She smiled and said, "I went to several hotels before, but they all inexplicably refused to accept me. I really want to thank Yuxi Hotel for giving me the opportunity. I have always believed that as long as I have the ability, I will succeed no matter how many difficulties I encounter along the way."
Chen Jiayan naturally understood the implication of Gu Nansheng's words. Gu Nansheng had already discovered her tricks and found a breakthrough at an extremely fast speed. Her words now seemed to be mocking her efforts in vain.
She couldn't help but clench her fists. Why did Gu Nansheng always steal her spotlight? How could she regain the public's attention?
Soon she thought of Qin Shang, who was quite famous on the Internet and was even once called the national husband by netizens.
If her relationship with Qin Shang were to be exposed, and Qin Shang were to take good care of her in front of the camera, she wouldn't believe that those netizens wouldn't be furious.
How can Gu Nansheng's clever tricks compare to the appeal of real wealthy families to netizens?
Chen Jiayan gradually calmed down. She decided to call Qin Shang tonight. It would be best if Qin Shang held a huge confession ceremony for her at the end of this recording. By then, the whole network would probably envy her to death.
*
Gu Nansheng didn't know that Chen Jiayan had come up with a new way to compete with her. After accepting the praise from the guests, she happily took Gu Beiming to stay in the presidential suite of Yuxi Hotel, which was worth 100,000 yuan a night.
Of course, the 100,000 yuan she had was not enough to cover the room fee, but Deng Tao generously said that the room fee could be deducted from the balance due to the hotel still owed Gu Nansheng a large balance.
Gu Nansheng could endure hardships, but he was also never stingy with enjoying life, so naturally he would choose a room that was as luxurious as possible.
Lying on the big bed in the hotel, Gu Nansheng sighed comfortably. It turned out that this mattress worth hundreds of thousands of dollars was really comfortable to sleep on.
After resting for more than ten minutes, she turned on her phone again and contacted Huo Sinian.
Before, she had only guessed what happened today, so naturally she had to confirm it with Huo Sinian.
Then, as expected, she heard from Huo Sinian about the tricks Chen Jiayan had used in private.
Finally, Huo Sinian added, "The latest news is that Qin Shang's private plane is applying for a flight route to Nanping Town. It seems they have other plans. Do you need my help to stop Qin Shang? For example, we can cause some trouble for the Qin family's business and prevent Qin Shang from going to Nanping Town."
Gu Nansheng thought about it and refused, "No, they want to go on a show to show their sweetness. How can we do something like breaking up a couple? It will bring retribution."
Huo Sinian laughed softly from the other end of the line. "Okay, then let's not do it." After a while, he said, "Can I come to see you?"
Gu Nansheng was a little stunned. These words were too ambiguous after what happened between Chen Jiayan and Qin Shang.
And if she remembered correctly, Huo Sinian was a little famous now. If he showed up at the scene, the resourceful netizens would definitely find out his identity.
She doesn't want to compete with Chen Jiayan for this kind of attention!
Huo Sinian probably guessed what Gu Nansheng was thinking and added, "It's just that I just happened to be on a business trip to Province A recently, and I just happened to come over to play and visit our shareholders of the Huo Group. Don't worry, I definitely won't appear on camera. After all, many top financial magazines want to interview me, but I'm too lazy to show up. My face is very expensive, okay?"
Huo Sinian's words successfully amused Gu Nansheng. She smiled and said, "Your legs are on your body, and I can't control you. Come whenever you want."
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