Chapter 58: Fairy Tale

Chapter 58

Xiao Tang brought over a salad. Looking at the bowl of greens in front of him, Ji Nian had no appetite.

Thinking about her appointment with Yu Luobai later, and after exercising this morning and being all sweaty, Ji Nian went to take a shower and change before heading out.

The location was a music restaurant. Ji Nian looked at the map, got in her car, and sent the address to Xiao Tang's WeChat.

"Sis Ji, aren't you staying home today to study your role?" Xiao Tang asked in confusion. This outing didn't seem to be on the schedule he was given.

"I'm going now to hone my acting skills," Ji Nian said from the car as she reviewed the script. She still hadn't decided what song to give Yu Luobai.

After a 20-minute drive, Xiao Tang stopped at a more remote location.

Wearing a mask, Ji Nian was puzzled. Where was Yu Luobai taking her?

She looked around and was about to send a message that she had arrived when she heard Peng He's voice.

Ji Nian turned and waved with a smile at Xiao Tang, saying, "You wait in the car for me."

Then she walked over to Peng He and into a small restaurant that looked more like a music bar, although there only seemed to be two people inside.

Seeing Ji Nian arrive, Yu Luobai stood up to greet her, "Over here."

Ji Nian looked over to see the man dressed casually with a baseball cap on. As expected of the entertainment industry's top star, he looked very handsome even in casual wear.

"Why did you choose this place?" Ji Nian asked in puzzlement. Weren't these kinds of venues usually only open at night?

Yu Luobai smiled, "A friend of mine owns this music bar. Didn't you say you had a new song? This is a good fit since there's a guitar and piano here, very convenient."

Ji Nian nodded. So that was it. Fortunately she had practiced the piano accompaniment for a few songs yesterday and could play them out.

"What kind of songs do you like?" Ji Nian asked.

Surprise flashed in Yu Luobai's eyes. He smiled, "I get to pick?"

"A concert?" Ji Nian was surprised, then asked, "I mentioned 'Ordinary Road' earlier and was wondering why you hadn't released it yet. Are you saving it for the concert debut?"

"That's right. If you have other new songs, we'd like to buy them too!" Peng He generously offered.

Yu Luobai beside him who felt arranged: "......"

"I do have more..." Ji Nian's eyes darted around as she tried to remember what other classic hits there were.

"Ahem," Yu Luobai gave a light cough.

Only then did Peng He realize he had gotten too excited and looked at the man somewhat awkwardly.

"But I'll have to pass on being a guest performer. I still have to focus on acting," Ji Nian declined.

"The style has been the same every year. Having a guest performer this year would be a nice change," Yu Luobai considered and felt it was feasible. "Which drama production are you with? I can put in a word with the director."

"Um..." Although Ji Nian had been on stage before, doing a concert with so many people made her nervous about stage fright. She struggled to decline, "I'd still rather not..."

"I will provide an appropriate payment."

Upon hearing that, Ji Nian's eyes instantly lit up as she looked at the man. "How much?!"

Seeing her change expression so quickly, Yu Luobai couldn't help but laugh out loud. Raising a brow, he asked, "How much do you want?"

Ji Nian had an ear-to-ear grin. Was there even a need to ask? Obviously the more the better! But she felt she should keep some modesty since Yu Luobai seemed to have a close relationship with the male lead, Ye Jinghan. Can't scam, can't scam!

"You decide," Ji Nian said joyfully. No matter the amount, singing would definitely be simpler than acting. Easy money!

Amusement flashed in Yu Luobai's eyes. He suddenly found this woman rather adorable.

"Alright, let's get down to business," Yu Luobai's expression turned serious as he asked, "Did you bring the script?"

Ji Nian also nodded seriously. She took the script out of her bag and handed it over, saying, "I'm counting on you!"