Chapter 142 Xiao Xi Wears a Vest
One hundred and forty-two:
"What did you say?" Li Jing sat in the coffee shop, looking at the girl in front of him. "Me?"
Mu Shaoting nodded, "Mm."
Li Jing clicked his tongue, quite surprised, "I had no idea I held such an important place in your heart! Mu Shaoting, you wouldn't be secretly in love with me, would you?!"
Mu Shaoting: ? ? ? !!!
Mu Shaoting raised his hand and struck him.
Li Jing quickly dodged, "Last time you used your foot, this time you used your hand, you used your foot and your hand, you really do have a crush on me!"
Mu Shaoting: ...
Mu Shaoting raised his foot and stomped hard on his foot under the table.
Li Jing: ...
Li Jing hissed and looked at her, saying, "Do you look like you're asking for help?"
"Just tell me whether you agree or not."
"You have to tell me what you're going to do first, right? I don't know anything, how can I agree?"
"Just... keep an eye on Xiao Xi for me, make sure he doesn't get hurt," Mu Shaoting said.
"That's it?" Li Jing asked in disbelief. "You asked me for this? Why didn't you just have your older brother send you a bodyguard?"
"Of course not." Mu Shaoting said without hesitation.
"Why?"
Mu Shaoting: ...
Mu Shaoting had no choice but to confess to him.
“I signed up for a talent show, and Xiaoxi wants to go with me.”
Li Jing: ? ? ?
"You? A talent show? You actually participated in a talent show?"
Mu Shaoting: "...Can't I?"
"Not really, there's no need for it. If you want to debut, just sign with a company. Have your brother introduce you to a few, or you can sign with our company."
Mu Shaoting refused, "I want to debut based on my own abilities!"
She doesn't want to use connections!
If that were the case, it wouldn't be Mu Shaoting who debuted, but the eldest daughter of the Mu family!
Li Jing: ...
Li Jing felt it was unnecessary; there was no harm in using the existing network of contacts.
But who can blame Mu Shaoting for being the young lady? When young ladies do things, they never consider whether it's necessary or not; they only consider whether they're happy or not.
that is……
"There's no need for me to go. You can have your second brother send you an assistant who can take care of everything and also keep an eye on your little nephew. Wouldn't that be perfect?"
"How can it be just right?" Mu Shaoting said helplessly. "I can't let my family know about this."
"Why?" Li Jing asked, puzzled.
"Of course it's because my dad disagrees."
Li Jing: ...
Li Jing: ? ? ?
"So you came to me? Aren't you afraid your dad will beat me to death?!"
"How could that be? You're an outsider. At most, my dad will just scold you a couple of times; he won't actually hit you."
Li Jing: ...
What an outsider!
What a fine way of saying they won't actually do it!
Li Jing picked up his coffee and took a big gulp.
Mu Shaoting looked at him. "So you're agreeing? Do you have time?"
How could he not have it?
Li Jing nodded. "Okay."
Mu Shaoting was satisfied.
She didn't choose Li Jing randomly; she had thought it through carefully.
This bodyguard was arranged for Ye Qingxi, so first of all, this person had to be someone Ye Qingxi liked and didn't dislike, otherwise she would just be causing trouble for her little nephew.
Secondly, this person must understand Ye Qingxi's importance and not act like Yang Yu, who pushed Ye Qingxi just because she was close to him.
Finally, as Li Jing mentioned before.
She can be impulsive when she gets angry. It doesn't matter when she's alone, but it's different when her little nephew is around—she can get hurt, but her little nephew can't.
Therefore, it's best if the opponent has a higher combat strength, so that Ye Qingxi won't get hurt no matter what happens.
After much deliberation, Mu Shaoting concluded that, after eliminating her two older brothers and one younger brother, Li Jing seemed to be the most suitable candidate.
Li Jing and Ye Qingxi knew each other well, having known each other since childhood. Because of Qiu Lu's incident, he knew very well that Ye Qingxi was his father's precious daughter, so even if he had eight hundred times the courage, he wouldn't dare to harm Ye Qingxi in any way.
Adding to what happened last time, Ye Qingxi developed a good impression of him. After returning home, she even told him, "Uncle Li is such a good person." It seems that Ye Qingxi doesn't reject him and is willing for him to stay by her side.
Furthermore, Li Jing has been practicing boxing since he was a child. When she was learning piano as a child, Li Jing was practicing boxing. Later, when she was learning violin, Li Jing was still practicing boxing. Ordinary people really can't beat him.
Therefore, Mu Shaoting contacted him, hoping he could help.
Fortunately, Li Jing agreed as she wished.
Mu Shaoting happily chatted with him for a while longer before leaving.
Ye Qingxi was somewhat surprised when she heard that Li Jing would accompany them, and that she would follow him, protect him, and make sure he didn't leave Li Jing's side.
It's Uncle Li again?
Wait, is Uncle Li really that free?
She comes over as soon as her aunt calls.
Plus, the last time I helped them delete the surveillance footage, they were practically always there for me!
Ye Qingxi narrowed her eyes, looking at her elegant and beautiful aunt, and felt that there was something very wrong with her.
"Okay," Ye Qingxi replied.
Mu Shaoting patted his head. "Good boy."
And so, Ye Qingxi and Mu Shaoting went out together on the weekend to the preliminary round venue.
The preliminary audition was held on the main stage of the studio. Only one judge was present; the other two were from the television station.
Judges look at talent, while TV station directors and assistant directors look at star power and buzz.
By combining the two methods, one hundred contestants were selected.
Ye Qingxi waited backstage with Mu Shaoting for their number to be called.
She was number 33, which was relatively early, so she was inevitably a little nervous and quietly continued practicing her song in her mind.
Ye Qingxi quietly looked around, and then secretly glanced at the main stage.
Since it wasn't time for the official competition yet, there were no spectators in the stands, only some staff and temporary workers bustling around.
Occasionally, people would hear the singing, stop what they were doing, and look curiously toward the stage. After listening, they would go back to their work.
Ye Qingxi looked at it and had a plan in mind—he knew how to give his song to Mu Shaoting.
Soon, the staff reminded Mu Shaoting that it was her turn to go on stage.
Ye Qingxi quickly cheered her on, saying, "Go, Auntie!"
Li Jing also said, "Keep it up."
Mu Shaoting glanced at the two of them, nodded, and walked from backstage to the main stage.
She was beautiful, the kind of beautiful that was bright and flamboyant. As soon as she came on stage, the director and assistant director ticked her in the advancement column.
After she finished singing, the judges ticked her in the advancement column.
Mu Shaoting barely had to wait; she received notification of her advancement in the preliminary round on Monday.
She quickly told Ye Qingxi the news and shared her joy with him.
Hearing her cheerful voice, Ye Qingxi smiled and said, "Then keep it up, Auntie!"
"Mmm," Mu Shaoting said excitedly.
The two talked for a while before Mu Shaoting finally hung up the phone reluctantly.
Ye Qingxi turned his gaze back to his tablet and typed: "That's settled then. This email address is mine from now on."
"No problem," the other party replied.
Ye Qingxi paid the money, changed the password, and acquired an email address that had been created five years ago and had nothing to do with her.
Next, I sent an email to Mu Shaoting.
He had already gotten Mu Shaoting's email address from her, and he knew that she had filled in her own email address when she registered for this event, so as long as he sent it, Mu Shaoting would receive it.
that is……
Ye Qingxi pondered what name she should give herself.
He definitely can't use his real identity to post it, otherwise he'll really become a child prodigy!
But if you're using an alias, what should you call yourself?
Ye Qingxi almost immediately thought of Mu. If it weren't for the fact that his current surname didn't represent his former father but Ye Min, Ye Qingxi would have wanted to change his name to Mu Qingxi long ago.
However, Ye Qingxi felt a little guilty about having the surname Mu, so he decided to add the character Rong to the end of the surname to disguise it as the compound surname Murong.
Murong what? Ye Qingxi thought, she couldn't just call him Murong, that would still make her feel a little guilty.
What should it be called?
Ye Qingxi thought for a long time before finally deciding to call him Murong Qing.
"The orchids and irises on the bank are lush and green." His name was originally created for Mu Shaoting. Calling him Murong Qing might make Mu Shaoting feel that they are destined for each other, making it easier for him to believe in him and try singing his songs.
Ye Qingxi made up her mind and started writing emails to Mu Shaoting.
He still couldn't decide which song to give to Mu Shaoting, so he simply sent her all three songs that he felt were most suitable for her to sing in the top 100 to 60 round.
This way, she can choose for herself, see which song she likes, and which song she is most comfortable singing.
Ye Qingxi looked at the contents of her email, then at the attachments she had uploaded, and finally checked her VPN connection. After confirming that everything was in order, she finally clicked send.
Next, it's up to his aunt.
But it doesn't matter, Ye Qingxi thought. If Murong Qing couldn't persuade her, he would help Murong Qing. Anyway, in the end, he would definitely make her sing his song.
After Mu Shaoting finished practicing guitar, she was about to go to sleep when she noticed an unread email on her phone.
She left her email address when she registered, and the staff said they would call or email her if they had any updates.
Therefore, Mu Shaoting probably had some precautions to take, and since a phone call was not as clear as an email in black and white, he logged into his email and opened the email.
When she opened the app, she discovered it wasn't the production team, but a complete stranger.
【Hello Ms. Shao Ting, my name is Murong Qing, and I'm your fan. You must be wondering why I have fans when you're not an idol star.】
A: Yesterday, at the preliminary audition for "The Voice of China," I was backstage, not far from the audience, helping to organize things. I was a temporary worker hired by the production team, and I was surprised to hear your singing voice. I was amazed by your heavenly voice, and at that moment I thought, how wonderful it would be if you could perform my lyrics and music live.
Yes, I am a very, very unknown, even completely unknown songwriter. I have written many songs, but I have never dared to publish them.
Today, I've specially selected three songs and mustered up the courage to present them to you. I hope you'll like them.
If you happen to like one of these songs and perform it live on stage next time, I will be so happy I won't be able to sleep. I will continue to cheer for you and provide you with my works non-stop to ensure that you can have a smooth journey and win the championship.
I know it's a pipe dream for an unknown musician like myself to have you sing my songs on such a big stage. But Mr. Shao, over the years, so many people have participated in talent shows, and the judges have heard even more songs. Even the most obscure song might not seem so obscure to professional judges. In this case, a completely new song that no one has ever heard before can undoubtedly refresh the judges' ears and make them look forward to and interested in your next performance.
The path of originality is not easy, so those who persevere are the ones who truly amaze.
I'm willing to give you my original song. You can directly label it with your name, or you can continue to use my name. In any case, no matter who is listed as the lyricist and composer, it is a brand new song that has never been shown before on the stage you are on. It is an original song that belongs to you and is different from other contestants.
Please give me a chance. It will only take a few minutes. Just open the attachment and take a look at my lyrics and music. Even if you refuse after reading it, please just take a look. Thank you!
—Murong Qing
Mu Shaoting read it carefully and was somewhat surprised. She didn't even debut yet, and she already had fans?
He's also a creative fan.
She'd like to see just how good her fans' lyrics and music are.
Mu Shaoting downloaded the attachment, looked at the lyrics and music in front of him, and slowly began to hum.
As she hummed, her expression changed.
After finishing one song, Mu Shaoting couldn't wait to watch the second one, and then the third.
After humming the three songs, Mu Shaoting sat almost motionless on the bed, his mind filled with shock.
Mu Shaoting turned on his computer and searched online, but found nothing; there were no similar or repeated lyrics or music.
Good heavens!
Mu Shaoting simply couldn't believe her luck!
Before the official recording even started, she already found a big shot!
This big shot even gave her three songs to choose from!
Mu Shaoting was absolutely thrilled!
Just then, Ye Qingxi sent her a WeChat message.
【Auntie, are you asleep?】 Ye Qingxi wanted to see if she was asleep so she could tell if she had checked her emails.
Then he received Mu Shaoting's reply: [No.]
Mu Shaoting was feeling very excited and wanted to share her joy with someone, so she couldn't help but say to her little nephew: "Xiao Xi, Auntie has something to tell you!"
My aunt seems to have found a lottery ticket!
Ye Qingxi: ...
Ye Qingxi smiled slowly. It seemed that he didn't need to take action; Murong Qing had already taken care of the matter.
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