Mysterious Hunting Ground

Chapter 27 27. The band, the money-making plan

Under the big tree in the park,
The two figures staggered.

"Shh-"

With his chest in his chest and his stomach in his stomach, Ruster punched Dean straight in the face with his left hand.

Dean grabbed his left hand horizontally, pinched his left wrist, and pulled his center of gravity towards himself while twisting.

The sudden stabbing pain made Rust's face change, and he pulled his hand back subconsciously.

This exacerbated the pain in his wrist, and his boxing stance spread out, throwing his body off balance and leaning towards his opponent.

Dean stretched out his right hand like lightning and grasped his elbow joint—the left hand twisted the wrist, and the right hand pushed the elbow in the opposite direction.

Ouch!

Ruster let out a cry of pain, his entire left hand was like a twist twisted by a machine, it was about to bend out of shape, and his whole body was so painful that he almost knelt in front of Dean.

You used the grappling technique - twisting the wrist to subdue Ruster Spencer... proficiency +1, fighting lv1 (30/200)
"It hurts! It hurts! Let go, it's about to break!"

Dean pushed him back and twisted his neck calmly.

"Can't you be gentle with your brother?" Rust breathed a sigh of relief, wiped the cold sweat off his face, the corners of his mouth twitched from the pain,
Dean shook his head, "It hurts a little now, it might save a life in the future."

"I don't want to be a policeman and fight criminals to death, I just want to learn some self-defense skills!"

Ruster gritted his teeth. He found that his friend's personality had changed drastically since he lost his memory. He stopped watching movies, stopped talking with his girlfriend, and went to school except for training.

There was a hint of fierceness in his eyes unconsciously, and he was always in a state of nervous vigilance, as if he would violently kill someone at any time.

"Dude, I suspect you're suffering from persecution paranoia. You're stretched like a rubber band all day long!" Lust rubbed his wrists and complained.

"Don't make excuses to be lazy, let's continue!"

"Then you have to teach me something new. The way you pulled my wrist just now was so cool."

"You slow reaction, don't screw the enemy, send yourself away!"

……

Time flies during the substantial sparring, halfway through, Dean went to the boxing gym on Strip Avenue to inspect a class.

As a result, the basic knowledge taught in the class has already been obtained from the skills, and it is more comprehensive, and he is not as good as actual combat.

But before the actual battle in the ring, the coach set up various rules, no hitting below the waistline, no hitting on the back, no knees and elbows...

After finishing a fight so timidly, Dean found that training in this boxing gym, unless he spends a lot of money to hire professional sparring, otherwise the efficiency of fighting improvement is not as good as training blindly.

In addition, he did not go to the ring to fight to become a professional boxer. After learning more routines in this kind of competition, he developed the habit of avoiding the enemy's vital points, and he was useless.

"Chen Hegao's unlimited fighting is more to my liking. Everything around me can be used to defeat the enemy by any means."

Dean stopped going to the boxing gym.

...

Third Tuesday in May.

School is out this afternoon.

Rust stopped Dean in the parking lot, and Britney, who was holding a book, followed him.

"Dude, don't just stuff your brain with muscles, I'll show you something new and relax."

Ruster blinked mysteriously, since he established a relationship with Britney, his personality has become a lot more cheerful.

"There is a concert in the activity room today, let's go and listen to it together?" Britney asked expectantly. She was wearing a blue dress, black hair shawl, and she looked pure and beautiful, showing a slim figure at the same time.

"The high school allows concerts, which big star alumni is here?" Dean asked curiously,

"To be precise, she is a future singer, Britney's good sister Caroline... the lead singer of the school's morning band, she is beautiful and has a personality!" Lust said proudly, "After listening to the concert , Britney introduced you to each other. How about it, am I interesting enough?"

Dean was stunned, and a trace of memory appeared in his eyes.Thinking of the singer girlfriend who broke up with him as soon as he graduated in his previous life.

During her four years in college, she often took her to the auditorium to listen to concerts, cheering for the "king of song and queen of music" in the class.

I didn't expect America to be so fashionable in high school.

"It's a rare opportunity, don't disappoint, buddy!" Ruster punched Dean in the chest and gritted his teeth, "At worst, I'll accompany you to make up for the missing training at night!"

"Then go and have a look."

Dean had a premonition that the opportunity to make money was here!

……

When the three of them entered the activity room, the performance had already begun.

Most of the lights in the room were gone, and it was dark, leaving only the beam of light in the center of the stage.

It showed three men and one woman, four white people performing.

The bass, guitar and drummers wore black leggings, hole-pocketed cotton T-shirts and a baggy black jacket with scissor-sized safety pins.

All three sport ombré mohawks, with large tattoos peeking out from the back of their necks.

The dress is very unique and alternative.

They play bass, guitar, and drums with all their might.

Waves of sound roared through the hall.

But it is not the harsh and hot heavy metal music in Dean's impression.

The tune is simple and melodious, with a strong rhythm. Should it be considered a kind of rock?
The only female member in front of the three musicians attracts most of the attention.

Dress with a little dark style.

The soft face is painted with smoky makeup, the lips are painted black, and the skin is as white as a vampire.

The black leather jacket with Kaserin written on it was opened, revealing a tight elastic vest inside.

Although she is petite, her breasts are full, her waist is white and slender.

dancing, singing, telling your dream…

The lazy and slightly magnetic voice is clearly audible in the cheerful music, firmly grasping the ears of the audience.

To Dean, it's a bit like rock music, but it's not so explosive and noisy, and it's a little more lively and energetic than young people.

While singing, she moved her two long, slender, white legs, bouncing up and down on the stage as if she was performing.

The playful golden twin ponytails on the back of the head flicked like flames.

With hundreds of seats in the center of the activity room and the aisles on both sides, crowded students shouted happily and swayed their bodies selflessly to the music.

But it feels like something is missing.

Dean thought for a while,

It is a light stick that creates an atmosphere, and this era has not yet been born.

"Dude, why are you staring blankly? Let's be happy together!"

Last gave Dean a look, followed Britney, waved his hands to the music, and shouted at the band on the stage as if to vent.

……

The crowd in the hall surged with the dynamic music. At least at this moment, Dean was silent in the fiery and relaxing atmosphere, unaware that time had passed.

The band sang a total of 7 songs, rock, country... mixed styles.

Di'an had no impression, but felt that the atmosphere and the band were in good condition, and the lyrics and music were catchy, making the audience quiet.

However, compared to the famous song, it lacks an ear-catching lyrics and melody.

The concert lasted for almost half an hour, the sound waves suddenly stopped, and the handsome bass player stood at the front of the stage and performed a burst of casual solo.

The fingers flicked repeatedly, bringing out afterimages.

The deep, penetrating musical sound is like an electric current suddenly passing through the eardrum, shaking the brain!
The audience below the stage was sweating unknowingly.

"Baby, have you heard enough?" Caroline waved her hand down with sweat on her forehead.

"not enough!"

"continue!"

"I love you!" a fat man shouted hoarsely.

Dean, who was sweating a little, looked at each other with his friends and laughed loudly.

Amidst the laughter, Dean felt that the urgency of the previous period had all disappeared, and his spirit became very relaxed, as if an invisible shackle had been removed.

The system vibrated.

Spirit: 12 → 12.1.

Like a bolt of lightning splitting my mind, the noise around me turned to ashes.

Dean's confused face froze.

what's the situation?Listening to a concert, but the spiritual attributes have improved?

But after thinking for a while, Dean realized that the concert should be just an opportunity, and the fundamental reason for the qualitative change was the extreme tempering method he insisted on every night for more than a week.

"I love you too, greedy little devils! But I'm sorry, if you continue, your hands and throat should be smoking. Please allow us to rest and prepare a new song carefully. We will still be here on the 16th of next month... Please continue to support us!"

"Haha, look how hard our little Caroline is, singing until she loses her mind."

The bassist laughed and reminded his companions,

"Caroline, have you forgotten, it's summer vacation next month! Everyone, in September, three months later, the Good Morning Band will continue to perform for you!"

"Stay tuned!"

……

Even though the concert was over, the young audience were still clamoring and unwilling to leave, entangled with the band for half an hour.

Ask for autographs, express admiration and yearning.

It wasn't until the vocal teacher repeatedly reminded the orchestra to give up the venue for rehearsals that the Good Morning Band managed to escape.

……

Seven people sat around the wooden table on the lawn in the front yard of the school.

"Caroline, this is Rust from grade 11..." Britney introduced to the musicians shyly, "My friend."

"This is Dean from Year 11, our mutual friend."

Britney turned to the three musicians,
"They are Cardi, Liam, Noah..."

"Haha, little Britney finally got the hang of it. Know how to find a boyfriend to protect you!"

Bassist Liam quips and glances casually.

At this time, his appearance has taken on a new look. He is no longer the alternative outfit of the hole jacket and big pin that is full of personality on the stage. He has changed into a much more normal shirt and leggings, but the cockscomb is still eye-catching.

The other members also removed the heavy makeup on the stage.

Among them, Caroline gives people the greatest sense of gap.

Putting on a tight turtleneck sweater and jeans, she changed from a rebellious and ostentatious rock girl to a playful and beautiful girl with watery eyes and a face full of collagen, which is somewhat similar to Britney Spears .

thought Dean.

No wonder they can be good sisters.

"Rast... I believe in the eyes of a good sister. You also seem to be a polite and hard-working boy, not as unreliable as other little villains."

Caroline's melodious voice paused, her pretty face tightened, and she waved a powder fist at Ruster half in joke and half in warning.
"But if you break Britney's heart, I won't let you go!"

Ruster blushed,
"That's right, kid..." Noah, the drummer with well-developed biceps, interjected with a straight face and a cold voice, "Britney is the number one fan of the band and is strictly protected by us."

"You guys don't trust me so much, do I look like a playboy?" Luster asked helplessly,

"Enough, Noah, don't scare our new friend by being so serious."

Cardi's horse put out a smile on his face, and patted Ruster's shoulder,

"Let's talk about something light. We've heard of both names. Haha...Master Herring, Kung Fu boy, have you ever learned from Bruce Lee?"

Dean's face darkened, then he shook his head and smiled.

The other party didn't mean to discriminate or make fun of him, otherwise Dean would just let Ying play with him.

"Call me Dean, don't mention that stupid nickname."

"You guys are very kind. One beat Bob hard, and the other scolded him until he was bloody!"

Liam's eyes were filled with admiration.

"Okay, let's not arrange a dead man behind our backs."

Katie held out his hand to the two of them.
"We have appointed you two friends, welcome to visit us on the next rehearsal day!"

……

Liam bought some bottles of Tropicana, and they chatted around the wooden table.

Most of the time, the band is showing off their brilliant achievements, school celebrations, performances on various anniversaries, and the runner-up in singing competitions...

Discuss future plans.

Dean and Rust listened obediently, and were surprised to find out.

A small high school band, the "business" is actually very busy, hard rehearsals and various performances, almost occupying all their spare time.

They really love music.

"Has Fachus's new song come out?" Caroline looked at Liam expectantly. "According to the plan, the band should prepare a new song for the summer singer competition."

"As long as we get the new song and win the championship, we will definitely be able to sign contracts with local TV stations and music companies, and become veritable big singers!" Kadi looked excited,
"Don't mention it. After asking several times, that guy always complained that he didn't have any inspiration." Liam shook his head regretfully. "If you keep asking, he might turn against me, and I won't have a chance to buy songs from him in the future."

The faces of the four of them became ugly.

Kadi said, "Think about it again, do you know any creators in other small circles?"

There was a moment of silence at the party.

Dean glanced at the four members of the band, and suddenly interrupted,
"You're going to get someone to buy a new song? Why not write it yourself?"

Drummer Noah turned away his words in disdain, and squinted his eyes. How dare a layman who can only fight dare to interfere with the band's topic?
"It's really not difficult to write songs, but we are not good enough. The listeners don't buy what we write, and the performance effect is very poor. Last year and the year before last year, we participated in the competition with no results." Carty said unwillingly, "Our band lost a creative genius."

"Then you've been buying songs from others?" Dean's heart moved, "Can you talk about it in detail?"

"You, a nerd with A's in every subject, why do you care about these things?"

The drummer said a word.

Caroline glared at him and told him to shut up, "Dean, why do you ask? Do you have any connections in this area, do you know any Chinese songwriters?"

Dean smiled slightly, acquiescing.

The four of them exchanged a glance.

Kadi put away his casual attitude, and said seriously,

"You're not making fun of us, are you?"

"Dean doesn't talk much, but he is a real person, and he will never lie to his friends!" Rust on the side quickly patted his chest to express his loyalty.

And Britney bit her lip and nodded at her good sister.In just a week or two of getting along, this Chinese American overturned her previous impression of him as cowardly and inferior. He is not bad, neither humble nor overbearing.

And her boyfriend trusts him very much.

"Since we are already friends... we can talk about it in detail." Caroline looked at Dean with bright eyes, and shook the golden ponytail at the back of her head, "The songs you want in the morning are not limited to rock, country music, disco It’s also acceptable, but blues, soul, and hip-hop that came out not long ago don’t match our style... The price is easy to say, depending on the quality of the song, it can be $[-] to $[-].”

Dean rubbed his chin, he was full.

With this money, the limelight of Bob's death has almost passed, and he can buy his favorite big killer at outdoor supplies stores, supermarkets or gun shows.

Let melee and long-distance two bloom.

"Must it be suitable for a female singer?"

"Good morning, all the members can be the lead singer." Caroline raised her left hand and plucked her right hand in front of her abdomen, making an air guitar movement, "I can also be an accompanist."

Dean nodded, and there were more choices.

"The copyright transfer of that song..."

"Don't worry about the copyright issue. I will find a lawyer to sign a formal transfer contract and explain it to you word for word. I will never set any text traps." Liam smiled confidently and said seriously, "I, Liam, Guaranteed personal reputation will never let you suffer."

Arnold added, "Don't you think that we are short-sighted enough to offend a potential creative genius for a song?"

"If we can spend some money and maintain a long-term friendly relationship, we are happy." Carty emphasized.

"Dude, if you really have a connection, please believe in good morning." Caroline glanced at the good sister, "Our four families are not too rich, but if we all get together, a few thousand dollars is no problem."

"They are trustworthy." Britney nodded immediately.

All of a sudden, everyone present looked at Dean who was thinking.Including Last, his friends in his memory never knew any famous composers.

But recently, the other party has brought too many surprises, and Rust has become unsure.

"If there are no accidents, I will bring a new song over this Sunday, and let a few professionals take a look at it. The quality will be known by then."

Dean was full of emotions. His girlfriend who loved singing in his previous life asked him to wake her up with different English songs every morning.

If she sings badly and doesn't please her, she will stay in bed.

And when she had nothing to do, she asked Dean to sing K and asked him to play the guitar to accompany her.

For four full years, Dean, a music idiot, was forcefully forced to learn notation and guitar.

It was the day of the graduation party that completely relieved him.

Reborn, anyway, Dean will never talk about a girlfriend who does this again.

But now this "suffering experience" has become a valuable asset. The English songs he has memorized include classic old songs in European and American pop music, and tiktok pop music 20 years later.

And now it is 80 years, and most of the history is consistent with the previous world.

90.00% of these songs have not yet been released.

Now that we have the opportunity.

There are not so many intrigues such as registering copyrights of their own songs.

Why not take out a part of the start-up capital in exchange for some money?
"This Sunday morning, let's find a place to meet."

……

"Then it's settled." Caroline stretched out her soft little hand and shook Dean, showing her white teeth with a bright smile. "At nine o'clock on Sunday morning, we will see you at the gate of the school!"

"When the time comes, we will show you our secret base."

……

(End of this chapter)