Chapter 58 Come on, let's play together!

HiFanTian is a huge venue, but it looks incredibly unprofessional from the entrance. Parts of the signboard are dimly lit. And the walls on either side of the main entrance are covered in Gothic graffiti. Luckily, it's not completely dark yet. Otherwise, Shi Shi definitely wouldn't have dared to come.

"Don't be afraid. This place looks a bit wild, but it's actually a place for people to play music. It's a gathering place for underground bands." Fu Jizhou looked at Shi Shi, whose temperament was completely out of place here, and found it somewhat amusing.

Does this mean he's leading a good kid astray? He used to dislike hanging out with girls the most. He thought they were delicate and troublesome. Shi Shi is definitely an exception.

He was quite envious, envious of her talent.

"Hey, what are you doing here today? Didn't you say you were going to be a good student and attend class obediently?" The person who came was Liu Minghao.

Upon seeing Shi Shi beside him, he immediately remembered that she was the female racer that day. After all, Shi Shi's face was right there; who could forget it?

He winked at Fu Jizhou, giving him a look that said, "Hey kid, you're not being honest with me."

"This is our band's drummer. Liu Minghao." Liu Minghao was genuinely surprised to hear Fu Jizhou introduce him this way.

The reason the two are so close isn't just because they're childhood friends; there are so many kids in their compound. It's rare to find two people who truly click. They share a rare affinity. They both love thrills—racing and extreme sports; they both love music—both play instruments; and their personalities complement each other. Fu Jizhou may seem aloof, but he's actually someone who, once he falls in love, is completely devoted. Liu Minghao, on the other hand, seems like a social butterfly who gets along with everyone, but once you get to know him, you'll realize that winning his heart is incredibly difficult.

"Hello."

After Shi Shi greeted him, Fu Jizhou led her to a front-row seat in the audience: "Wait here for me for a while, I'll be right back."

Fu Jizhou walked to the back passageway. Liu Minghao was indeed waiting for him there.

"What's going on, buddy? I never expected you to like this style." Shi Shi and Fu Jizhou came directly from school. She was still wearing her work clothes, a linen dress, her long hair half-tied back. She wore little jewelry, only a brooch and a watch. She was elegant and poised. Although she only said "hello," her voice was calm and soothing, like a gentle breeze. As she walked through the dark-themed underground band area, she seemed completely out of place.

"I have indeed taken a liking to it."

Just as Liu Minghao was staring in shock with his mouth agape, Fu Jizhou finally finished his sentence, panting heavily: "How about our band's lead singer?"

Liu Minghao's already small eyes widened in surprise: "Her? The band's lead singer? No way!"

"I haven't said anything yet. They might not agree."

"So? What's the point of all this today?"

"I'd say it's like an interview."

"Alright, so it's not even close to happening yet. This woman's got some serious connections. Young Master Fu?" Liu Minghao had a feeling it wasn't that simple.

Fu Jizhou threw his cigarette butt at the other person: "Let's perform a secret weapon later."

The bands that come to perform every day are booked in advance, but now the venue belongs to Liu Minghao, so they can perform whenever they want. The main focus is on having fun.

Shi Shi was also observing the place. The decor had a punk cyberpunk feel, and the people here were mostly dressed in a "streetwise" style. But even though Shi Shi was such a beautiful woman, no one approached her or gave her any ill-intentioned looks. The performance hadn't started yet, but Shi Shi could vaguely see several low-key security guards patrolling the venue.

This is a place that seems unruly but is actually very orderly.

"Can you do us a favor?" Fu Jizhou returned without us noticing.

"What kind of help?"

"Our band's previous lead singer went abroad, and we want to have some fun today. Can you step in?"

What should we sing?

"Your song, 'The You of the Past'."

She hasn't been on stage since the Crossover Joyful Voice competition ended. It's good to have some fun.

"Don't we need to rehearse?"

"Absolutely not."

…. ….

Shi Shi actually misunderstood something. The reason no one approached her wasn't because everyone had great self-control, but because she was brought there by Fu Jizhou.

This venue was originally owned by Liu Mingzhu of the Liu family. After Liu Mingzhu went abroad, the venue was handed over to Liu Minghao. And everyone knows why Liu Mingzhu went abroad.

Fu Jizhou really hurt their feelings. Once things between men and women are brought up, there's no going back. How can they play in a band together in such an awkward situation?

When Shi Shi came today, everyone was already discussing it.

Soon, their guess came true, because the woman was standing on the stage, and in the lead singer's position.

"Hello, it's us again! Today, we're teaming up with Shi Shi to bring you 'The You of the Past.' Everyone, listen to me, let's get this party started!"

The microphone was put back on the stand, and Liu Minghao suddenly pounded out a drumbeat. The entire audience erupted in cheers.

I once dreamed of traveling the world with a sword.

Take a look at the prosperity of the world

The heart of youth is always a little wild.

Now you make your home anywhere in the world.

… …

Every time I'm sad

Just take a look at the sea by yourself.

I always think of my friends walking on the street.

How many wounds covered in scars

Having experienced all aspects of life and the vicissitudes of the world

That smile is warm and innocent.

After the performance, Shi Shi felt as if every pore in her body had opened up. It was simply indescribable how exhilarating it was!

"How was it? Were we alright?" Although Fu Jizhou asked a question, he was confident in his band's abilities.

"They really are all experts," Shi Shi said sincerely.

Besides Fu Jizhou and Liu Minghao, their band also has another member—keyboardist Xiao Tao.

Originally, the four-person band consisted of Fu Jizhou on bass, Xiao Tao on keyboard, Liu Minghao on drums, and lead vocalist Liu Mingzhu on guitar. Liu Mingzhu usually wrote the songs, while Xiao Tao was responsible for the arrangement.

In this band, Xiao Tao is the real legend. Although he's not talkative and doesn't look particularly rock and roll, everyone listens to him when rehearsals begin.

While Fu Jizhou and Shi Shi were talking, Xiao Tao nodded to Liu Minghao, who was giving him a wink, indicating his approval.

"Tell me your terms." These guys were clearly not short of money. When she got back and looked at the car Fu Jizhou had raced against her with, wow, it cost half a small fortune! It's so much more fun to play with it myself, why bother earning that little bit of hard-earned money from her? It wouldn't even cover a few parts!

"As you can see, my band is missing a lead singer. Are you interested?"

Shi Shi frowned: "I have no interest in debuting. It's fine for us to hang out together occasionally."

After she finished speaking, the three boys opposite her bumped fists. Fu Jizhou said smugly to the other two, "I told you, we can only play together if we all have the same goal."

"Coincidentally, we're not going to debut either. We're just doing this out of love."