Chapter Eighty-fourth: The Embodiment of Prestige and Charisma

  An entertainer once said: The hardest time for a star is before they become famous. Because, even if you're an actor with talent, but without the support of a strong backing, you can only mix in small theater groups and play minor roles; even if you have great singing skills and a beautiful voice, but without someone to package and cultivate you, you can only be a singer in a bar or nightclub.

  No kidding, the biggest fear of celebrities is not being able to make a name for themselves. Just like those otaku writers who write decently but because they didn't have good opportunities, they became minor gods and were forced by life to just give up.

  Singers need to be a little better, but there is a limit. Before they become famous, no matter how well they sing, at most only a small number of people may know them, and others will not take them seriously.

  However, if this singer suddenly becomes famous and becomes a "big shot", then those who didn't take him seriously before are willing to turn around and support him just for an autograph and a photo together.

  Yeah, Xiao Shuai certainly didn't have it as tough as the seniors, at least he didn't have to "lower himself" by going to bars and nightclubs, begging for opportunities to perform on stage. He also didn't end up like some of his predecessors who came from a bar singer background, becoming a heavy smoker and drinker, turning a potentially great voice into a hoarse one.

  But he still felt the benefits of "becoming famous", such as now.

  He still remembers when he first left home and started performing in small towns along the way, he had to perform several songs slowly to attract a few dozen onlookers, and as for tips, he had to "lose face" and ask for them to get tens of yuan.

  But now, just as he refused to be interviewed by reporters, more than 100 people quickly gathered on the originally empty and quiet street, most of whom were spectators without umbrellas or raincoats.

  As he watched and listened to the increasingly lively street, someone took back his microphone with a reluctant journalist, and smiled happily in his heart.

  Is this the celebrity effect? This is the benefit of being famous, get it?

  If he were still an unknown wandering singer, if he was still a nobody with no fame but good singing skills, then at this moment he would probably have to worry about how to get tips for his next performance.

  But now, he is no longer a down-and-out wandering singer who has nothing; he is the renowned Xiao Shuai Ge, the Emperor of Imitation, and the Dance God (as exaggerated by netizens).

  He is now a household name who has been reported on the internet, television and newspapers.

  He was publicly nominated by many anti-"Super Girl" "anti-super" groups as the backbone.

  He is more "brother" than Chun Ge, a true Hanzi brother, and his talent is at least several streets ahead of Chun Ge (this is the opinion of many netizens).

  And if such a "big name" person were to suddenly appear next to you one day and announce that he would be performing a "free" show, wouldn't you get very excited and rush out into the rain to watch?

  It's obvious that this is one of the benefits of being famous, because everyone will no longer doubt your ability, but instead simply be excited and curious to watch a rare live performance by a "great god".

  No mistake, now standing in the rain on the street, and more and more audience, they just heard that a certain "star" who has been very popular on the internet and newspapers recently suddenly came to their own town, and even performed without charging ticket fees.

  So, everyone came immediately, and also took out their phones to widely invite relatives and friends. After all, such a good thing, lively thing, if not notified, may be blamed later, anyway, it's free and you can see stars, at most it's just the cost of a few phone calls.

  So, when Xiao Ge finally returned all the microphones in his hand, many photographers had already started looking for the best position and lens with their cameras and cameras. The original hundred or so people had become more than 200 at this time, and were continuing to increase towards the number of 300.

  "Before I start performing, I want to say a few words."

  Although Xiaosha Ge was very satisfied with his "mobilizing power", he didn't dare to really continue waiting, because this street is just so small, who knows what would happen if even more people came, it would be crowded beyond recognition.

  So he decided to start performing right away, but the scene still couldn't be omitted.

  "Let me introduce myself, my name is Tang Xiao Sa, everyone usually calls me Little Tang or Xiao Sa Ge, from Bazhong County in Sichuan Province. I'm just passing by this place today on my way to Changsha..."

  Xiao Sa Ge still reasonably gave everyone, loudly said a little about his origin and name, lest not a few just to watch the excitement of the audience, finally watched the performance without reward is also nothing, if even this performer who is unknown, isn't that too embarrassing?

  "After saying these words, he continued: 'I gave myself a task, that is to walk no more than three county-level cities every day, and perform several programs in three small towns along the way every day. Then each small town must get at least 20 yuan of rewards from everyone...'"

  Xiao Sao said this when he saw that some people in the crowd had indeed perked up. After all, who wouldn't have a slight reaction upon hearing the words "want money"?

  He smiled faintly and said loudly again, "Please note that I just need 20 yuan from everyone, of course, if there are more generous friends who want to give more, I won't refuse."

  "Haha......"

  Everyone was amused, mainly because he explained the amount of "asking for money", just 20 yuan, if so many people gave one or two yuan each, that would be hundreds, who cares?

  They just started and thought everyone would get 20! In that case, they would have to consider it a bit.

  "Okay, I'm starting now, first is a song of mine called "Happy Goer" for everyone..."

  Xiao Swan really didn't dare to delay any longer, because he found that within the short minute of his speech, there were at least several dozen more people on site, this was a prelude to being surrounded again!

  Then someone hastily took out a guitar from his bag and also took out a white plastic bag which he placed on the ground in front of him.

  When the melodious and slightly nostalgic guitar accompaniment sounds, when someone's increasingly mellow and more agile vocals start to spit out a line of lyrics, the street that was just a little noisy suddenly quieted down.

  "Singing is really good, the pronunciation and breathing are very rhythmic, can't hear any inappropriate places at all!" Many reporters holding microphones nodded in agreement.

  "It's not just his singing skills that are excellent, but also his lung capacity is very strong. Don't you think his voice is very loud? Everyone at the scene could hear it!" A reporter added.

  Although they had already watched all of Xiao Shuai's high-definition videos online and were mentally prepared for his singing skills, when they actually heard this absolutely "authentic" performance on the spot, everyone was still absolutely impressed.

  After all, Xiaosha Ge now has nothing, except for a very cheap accompaniment wooden guitar, he doesn't even have a simple microphone and speaker!

  It's precisely this kind of most primitive, most testing singing skills, and even testing vocal cords' simple performance, yet he didn't have a single off-pitch or off-tune note, this is simply a great singer born for the stage, isn't it?

  What singer would dare to perform like this in such a setting? Even if they dared, would they dare sing loudly? Dare not be afraid of hoarseness and possibly even go off-key?

  But Xiaohe dared, and even the reporters found that he seemed to be very relaxed, his face didn't turn red and his neck didn't thicken, not like he was "shouting loudly" at all.

  "It's only natural that this would happen, it would be strange if it didn't." Many reporters took note of this point and prepared to write a report as soon as they returned.

  Xiaohe didn't know what the reporters were thinking, after he finished singing "Bachelor's Happiness", he deliberately chose two classic old songs and sang them again in his own voice. Finally, with a smile on his face, he shouted loudly to the audience of nearly 500 people who seemed very satisfied: "Okay, everyone, today's performance is over here, I'm about to leave for the next stop, please pay attention to the order, it's slippery on rainy days, don't fall down."

  "Xiao Xiao Ge, we want to see your imitation and magic tricks!"

  In the crowd, someone suddenly shouted loudly, and this shout immediately attracted the attention of everyone on the scene, including reporters. Everyone then shouted in unison: "Imitation, magic, imitation, magic..."

  "My god, from now on, I won't easily imitate what you say, or else I'll really be stereotyped as the imitation god."

  Xiao Swan's brother couldn't help but sigh in his heart, then he lowered his head to pretend to play the guitar while quickly turning his head around.

  To be honest, apart from imitation, the only things he can do well now are magic, dance and instrumental performance. However, playing an instrument is obviously unrealistic, as guitars and flutes are too common and everyone will not be satisfied with that. And pianos are too expensive, it's impossible for anyone to have one.

  And what about dancing? That's a performance that requires accompaniment to be enjoyable, but in this place where the ground is all muddy and watery, even if there was accompaniment he wouldn't dance, because he doesn't want to get any dirtier.

  So now he can only perform magic tricks.

  "Alright, I'll perform a little magic trick then!"

  After receiving the things, Xiao Sao had no choice but to raise his right arm. Then, after everyone quieted down, he continued: "However, I have conditions..."

  He glanced around at the hundreds of people who had quietly gathered, then pointed to the still-empty white plastic bag on the ground: "I hope everyone can be a bit more generous. If you think it's great, just give one or two yuan."

  "Good! ~" With this, many people suddenly cheered up, isn't it just one or two dollars? Just do a little more work!

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