novelraw 22. I was recognized while shopping!
22. I was recognized while shopping!
"Not Gangzi, 12,000 a month? And only three days a week, three hours each time?"
Zhu Kai, who was standing to the side, was so shocked by this treatment that his eyes popped out!
"That rich dog truly lives up to its name; this is more than my parents' combined salaries!"
Zheng Ning quickly waved her hand, somewhat hesitantly refusing.
"No, no, you're giving me way too much. How can someone like me, a nobody, earn so much for an appearance?"
"And aren't the gifts from customers usually split 50/50 between the bar and the customer?"
"Hey, they are them, and you are you. You've been my friend Gangzi for years! Besides, aren't you quite famous now?"
Zhao Gang laughed heartily and clinked his wine glass against the juice bottle in Zheng Ning's hand.
"Based on your ability to reach 13th place on the newcomer rankings without signing with any company or undergoing any promotion, I believe you can definitely bring a huge influx of customers to our bar!"
As he said this, Zhao Gang's eyes were shining.
"You think too highly of me... I..."
Zheng Ning was about to retort when Zhao Gang grabbed her shoulder.
"If we're brothers, let's not talk so much. Don't even mention 12,000 a month; I think that's too little. Look at the number of downloads for that song; the royalties alone have already exceeded 90,000, right? I'm worried you'll think my little bit of money is too little!"
Zheng Ning wanted to refuse, but suddenly heard a clear "ding" sound in her mind.
"Ding!"
"The host has now been given an excellent opportunity to showcase their abilities. The mission 'Testing the Waters' is hereby issued."
"Task requirements: Please complete three live performances and obtain positive reviews from over 80% of the customers."
"Quest Reward: One random treasure chest."
"Oh? Another mission?"
Zheng Ning was taken aback. So the system also thought highly of him?
Alright, since the system has said so, I'll accept my old friend's kind offer.
"Alright, I'll take it. I'll try my best to bring some customers to your new store."
"That's what a good buddy is like! Come on, let's have a drink!"
……
The tavern is not open for the time being because some final licensing procedures have not yet been completed.
The date was set for about a week from now, and all three of them were filled with anticipation for it.
Gangzi even wanted Zhu Kai to come work for him as a foreman, offering him a monthly salary of 12000 yuan.
However, Zhu Kai, who has a strong sense of self-respect, was unwilling to accept such "kindness" and politely declined.
Early the next morning.
Zheng Ning then went to the city's largest department store and began a shopping spree.
Now, his bank account has suddenly received over 70,000 yuan in after-tax income from songs, making him a wealthy man.
Last night, he also took out 5 yuan to give to his mother as payment for his father's new imported medicine, which would enable his father to complete three months of intensive treatment.
He went out today to buy some nice things for his mother, who has been working hard to take care of the whole family.
"Hehe, it feels so good to be rich!"
I have 2 yuan left in my pocket. What should I buy for my mother?
As he wandered around, he came across a counter selling leather coats.
"Hmm, these styles are not bad..."
He looked around at the stylish leather coats hanging on the display stand.
The price tags were even more eye-catching. A regular cowhide women's coat cost more than 4000 yuan, and a better lambskin coat cost more than 6000 yuan. That was my mother's monthly salary. In the past, she would not have even glanced at this place when she walked by while shopping.
But whenever friends came to visit, he could still see the unintentional envious look in her eyes as she stared at the luxurious coats her friends were wearing.
I wanted to buy one for my mom too, but that was impossible; these clothes were just too expensive.
But now, don't I have money?
"Hello, waiter/wait, may I take a look at this one?"
As he spoke, he pointed to the shiny lambskin coat beside him.
"This one? Young man, you have good taste! This is a high-end item imported from Northern Continent, comfortable, warm, and beautiful too!"
When the shop assistant saw someone asking about the price, he quickly came over and explained it to him in detail.
"Is it imported from the North Continent? Hey, then I'm even more eager to see it! Can you take it off for me so I can feel it?"
Zheng Ning raised an eyebrow. The winter weather in the North Continent was colder than in the East Continent, so these fur coats were very popular. He had made a lot of money this time, so he could buy his mother a nice coat as a gift.
"Okay, okay, haha, young man, you have good taste. You're showing this to your mother, right? There aren't many filial children like you these days, hehe."
As she spoke, she took off the clothes and was about to hand them to Zheng Ning.
Suddenly, both of his eyes widened in surprise, and he covered his mouth, which was agape in an "O" shape, with his other hand!
"You, you, aren't you that guy, the street performer on Chundong Road?"
Perhaps the shop assistant was a little nearsighted, because it took her until now to see Zheng Ning's face clearly, and she immediately shouted excitedly!
Her shout startled several shop assistants who were chatting nearby, and they quickly gathered around!
"Ah, it really is him! The guy who busks!"
"Which guy? What's going on? Why are you all so agitated?"
"That's the guy who sang 'Rice Fragrance'! Didn't I show you his video before? Wow, I met him in person today!"
"Look...hey, it really is him! You sing so well, bro! This song, 'Rice Fragrance,' is great too, the lyrics are absolutely brilliant!"
"Exactly! We're so tired of all those lovey-dovey songs these days! This is the first time I've ever heard a song as refreshing and unique as yours!"
"And the lyrics are so poetic and philosophical! Listen to this: if you can't achieve a dream, just change it. Add vibrant color to your life, start by painting love with your favorite color..."
Some of the excited shop assistants even started singing, and soon the counter was packed with people!
"What's going on over there?"
"I don't know, why are there so many people gathered here?"
"Let's go see! It must be some celebrity!"
"Definitely! Look, all those women are screaming!"
"Let's go, let's go take a look, and maybe we can get an autograph while we're at it!"
"You want an autograph without even knowing who it is?"
"It must be a celebrity! Listen, someone's singing! Haha, it's 'Rice Fragrance'! I know who it is, let's go, let's hurry!"
"Rice Fragrance? Could it be Zheng Ning? Let's go, haha! I even went there specifically to see someone busking on Chundong Road last time, but I didn't expect it to be someone else. I've finally caught him today!"