Chapter 42: Before the Whole City Goes Wild

  PS: The whole city is about to go wild, can't you guys let me go wild too? It's almost a new week, and I've already written nearly 1.2 million words, but I've never been on the newcomer list top 10 before, give me some support!

  "Long time no see, boss! What should I call you?"

  Xiao Sao Ge looked at everyone who was finally willing to "abandon" him and take the bus home, he also let out a big sigh of relief. After picking up his bicycle that had been knocked to the ground by the crowded people and leaning it against a wall, he stretched out his hand to the middle-aged man with a smiling face waiting for him.

  "My name is Gao Yan, a serious and solemn Gao...". The middle-aged man, who was indeed Gao Yan, hastily shook hands with Xiao Shuai's outstretched right hand, while laughing and saying: "I'm a bit older than you, just call me Brother Yan, don't keep calling me boss, I'm not some big shot!"

  "Alright, since Elder Brother Yan has spoken, I'll humbly obey!" Xiao Sao wasn't very willing to call others "brother", but looking at the middle-aged man in front of him who was being very polite and courteous, he changed his tone.

  "Haha, that's right, little brother, follow me...” Gao Yan smiled very satisfactorily and pointed to the road ahead: “My car is parked up front. I'll take you to the hotel first to freshen up and have dinner, then we can head back to my store together. What do you think?"

  "No need, Yan Ge, really no need." Xiao Sao Ge looked in the direction of his pointing hand and saw a black private car of unknown brand parked at a temporary parking point. After hearing Gao Yan's words behind him, he quickly shook his head and refused: "I didn't mean anything else, mainly because I had made up my mind long ago that before arriving in Magic City, I would not take any motor vehicle and would not spend more than 100 yuan per day. So..."

  "No big deal, I really admire you!" Gao Yan was about to persuade him, but seeing Xiao Sao's serious expression, he immediately stopped his apology and gave a thumbs up in admiration: "A person without credibility cannot stand, and without perseverance, it's even more impossible to stand. In this regard, I am absolutely no match for my elder brother!"

  "Where is it? Yan Ge, you are now at least a successful person in a middle-to-upper-class family, right? I am truly penniless." Xiao Sa Ge said with repeated humble smiles. Then he self-deprecatingly sighed: "To be honest, I have never taken a taxi in my life, and I don't know when I'll be able to afford it!"

  "This is indeed a talented person!" Gao Yan smiled and shook his head, but in his heart, he secretly admired him. He was capable yet humble, and spoke appropriately. Such a person would never be treated poorly wherever they went.

  "Alright, since you've made up your mind, I won't force you." Gao Yan glanced at the time and saw that it was getting late, with nightfall approaching soon. He hastily said: "How about this? I'll drive ahead and take you to a cheap but decent hotel. The key is that it's only a 10-minute walk from my store. After you've taken a bath, we can eat quickly and then rush back to work on the performance venue, or else there won't be enough time."

  "Alright, I'll listen to you, Brother Yan." Xiao Sao agreed readily. He had a good understanding of himself and knew that finding an inn with suitable prices and conditions wasn't easy when he first arrived. Moreover, time was indeed tight now. So, since Gao Yan, this "local snake", was willing to take charge, he naturally followed gladly.

  "Alright, I'll drive while making a call to ask a stage rental company to deliver and set up the stage and sound equipment first. We can start performing as soon as we get back after some minor adjustments." Gao Yan was indeed a successful person, once he entered a certain state of mind, he became a completely different person.

  But just after taking two steps, he suddenly stopped abruptly, turned around and smiled awkwardly: "This... Little Tang, I'll give you a reward of 10,000 yuan, how about that?"

  No, he just said so much, but forgot to mention the performer's remuneration. Xiao Swan was thinking of "by the way" and didn't think carefully about how much money it would be. As a result, both of them couldn't help laughing.

  "I don't have any opinion, anyway I also plan to perform for free at Shanxia Square." Xiaosao Ge shook his head very generously and smiled completely carelessly: "Alright, Yange you should hurry up, I'm really suffering now, my whole body is covered in sweat."

  "You're really a generous person." Gao Yan stretched out his thumb again in praise, then quickly walked towards his car, while Xiao Sao leisurely rode his bike behind him.

  "Old Huang, you have a spare stage and sound equipment now, right? You do? That's great, hurry up and move them to the door of my store and install them quickly... What? Say that again..."

  Because it's currently the peak hour for traffic congestion, there are indeed too many cars on the road, so Gao Yan is driving very slowly. He can't speed up even if he wants to. This allows him to make a phone call to arrange things like the stage and speakers. However, just as he found "Old Huang", someone he had collaborated with before, and explained his requirements, Old Huang's words almost caused him to crash his car into the large bus in front of him.

  "You mean to say that at least a million people now know about Xiao Tang's performance tonight at Shanxia Square from the broadcast messages on several radio stations?" Gao Yan almost spat it out, biting his tongue and hastily asking for confirmation.

  "Is that so? Don't you know?" Old Huang on the phone clearly affirmed, "That's why I said don't arrange any activities for tonight. The several brothers under me are all discussing Little Tang's amazing performance and saying they must go see it in person! You're probably no match for him! It's a pure waste of money and will also lose face."

  "Holy crap!"

  Finally, Zhao Gang's emotions were stirred up and he cursed loudly, then immediately shouted into the phone: "Old Gao, I'm telling you clearly now, Little Tang is invited to perform tonight by me, so you take care of it! The stage must be built more sturdily! I think tonight's event will exceed our expectations, if too many people come and something happens, we can't afford to take responsibility."

  "Ah, damn it!" Old Huang was originally still leisurely smoking, but after hearing Gao Yan's words, he suddenly jumped up, and the cigarette in his mouth also fell to the ground. He shouted into the phone: "You little brat, don't try to deceive me, this matter can't be taken lightly."

  "Are you kidding me, are you giving me millions?" Gao Yan originally had some suppressed excitement, but after hearing Lao Huang's loud noise, he became calm and said: "Hurry up, add more and bigger stages and speakers, then contact a band that often cooperates with you, has good reputation and level, tonight will likely be a fiery scene, we can't let Xiao Tang bear all the pressure alone!"

  "This is indeed a good opportunity, who knows if this old man's sheep-headed dog-meat performing company can take advantage of the chance to transform into a real performing labor contracting company!" Old Huang burst out laughing. Because only he, who had just returned from outside, understood how hot this guy called "Little Tang" was in Chongqing right now. So, he was very certain that tonight's performance would become the hottest topic of discussion for the entire city in the next few days.

  "Alright, I'll go arrange it right away. At the latest, everything will be done by 8 o'clock!" Old Huang also decided to give it his all and brought out all his abilities, determined to make this event a success. Who knows, maybe after today they can continue to eat meat instead of just chewing on cabbage.

  It's laughable that his entertainment brokerage company, despite being established for several years, has never made a fortune. Usually, they can only rent out stages or speakers, or connect two unknown bands at most, just making enough to make ends meet. After all, big commercial events require professional and famous stars who can create a sensation, but unfortunately, he doesn't have that kind of connection! Before a star becomes famous, anyone can invite them, but once they become famous, it's a different story - you need to have the right connections and skills to get them to attend.

  You're a "briefcase" company, who would agree to work with you? What if you encounter someone with ulterior motives, wouldn't that be terrible? Or even if you don't have bad intentions, but lack experience in managing large-scale performances, others won't agree either, fearing accidents and damage to their reputation, making it hard for them to get hired in the future.

  So this time, Old Huang finally got the chance and he must give it his all. For the sake of his own company escaping the "briefcase" company's miserable sea, this time he must go all out.

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