"The fifth time?" Fang Zhiqiang was completely speechless.

"Yes, this is the fifth time. I'm used to it." Huang Wanting nodded and said without caring, eating skewers and drinking beer.

"Am I quite stupid? If I had known this, why would I take the risk? I thought I had done something good." Fang Zhiqiang was very depressed. He finally knew now Why didn't Huang Wanting have too much anxiety and fear at that time? It was because she was confident and had backup plans.

"You can't say that. Who would have thought of going to this step unless it was absolutely necessary? I am a girl, alone, and hanging out in such a place. I have no choice but to do this. Think about it, if I really encounter a violent person and I hold a knife to my neck, what should I do if the person doesn't give up and really wants to force me? Do you think I will commit suicide or not? So, I thank you very much. , I have encountered this kind of thing several times, and no one has ever said a word to me. You were the first one to step forward and save me." Huang Wanting said, holding up her wine glass and clinking it with Fang Zhiqiang again, and then she said Drinking, very free and easy, Fang Zhiqiang almost had the illusion that the person he was drinking with was not a woman but a man.

Although Huang Wanting said it in an understatement, Fang Zhiqiang could understand how sad and helpless Huang Wanting had been.

"You...then why do you have to work here? You shouldn't stay in a place with such a complicated environment." Fang Zhiqiang persuaded.

　"Where are you going if you don't go here? People have to live, survive, and cannot starve to death. Women who go here have no choice, but who will choose if they have other options? Stay in that kind of place every day? Eat it, it tastes pretty good. Sorry, I can only invite you to eat this at this time, and I can't afford it. Please forgive me." Huang Wanting said lightly. She was sitting and eating, and it was obvious that she was quite hungry.

　“Are you a professional music student?”

　“I’m not a professional, I can only count it half at most. I went out to work after graduating from junior high school, but I grew up Most people like music and singing, and becoming a singer has been a dream of mine since I was a child. When I was working, I earned some money, so I went to some training schools to learn vocal music and singing. It took me five or six years in total. "

"Are you still working now?"

"I stopped working long ago. How much does it cost to rent a basement for more than two thousand to three thousand yuan a month?"

Fang Zhiqiang nodded. He agreed with Huang Wanting's words. The gap between the rich and the poor in Shanghai is too big.

"I heard you singing in the room that day. You sang very well. Although I am not a professional vocal student, I am somewhatI also know something, your singing skills are very good, was that song written by you yourself? It's really good to sing. In fact, you can choose to go to a record company and give it a try. "Fang Zhiqiang suggested.

"You take it for granted. How can it be so easy? The record environment is not good now. These record companies themselves are not doing well. Do you think they How much energy will be devoted to developing new people? They are recruiting people, but they only recruit people who have been introduced by important people. Common people like us are basically ignored. There are also some so-called talent shows, which are also deceptive. The list of finalists has already been decided before the show starts. Even if you participate, you will just be an extra for the organizer for free. I have tried all of these. I have sent demos to all the record companies here in Shanghai, but no one has responded. I have participated in several talent shows and passed the auditions and the second round every time. It’s gone when it comes to actually being shortlisted. So, what you said is useless, these are not things that we ordinary people can play with. Although I had no choice but to start running the business under the introduction of others, I felt pretty good. At least my income was higher than that of ordinary working people, and I was very satisfied. "Huang Wanting said.

This girl gave Fang Zhiqiang the impression that she was very free and easy, as if she didn't care about everything.

"That's right, go to these places. The salary for singing is also quite high. ”

“It’s not bad, one performance at a venue was like 123 at the beginning, but now it has increased a lot, around 220 for fixed venues, and invitations for irregular venues If I go there, it will be around 300 to 400. I attend two to three sessions every day. ”

“Two or three times a day? "Fang Zhiqiang was surprised again.

"Well, how much does it cost if you only sing one venue a month? Six to seven thousand, this industry does not include food, accommodation, or reimbursement of any transportation expenses. Moreover, you have to buy some things for the stage, including makeup and clothing, etc. Six to seven thousand is just enough for your own life. Don’t keep asking this, what about you? You can see that we are similar people, otherwise you wouldn’t be living in the basement. ”

“You are better than me, I am just a working class, my pocket is cleaner than my face. "

"Yes, life is not easy. This city is not very friendly to outsiders, let alone powerless outsiders. It would be great to make a living here. . "Huang Wanting said indifferently, and then added: "At first, I couldn't stand you. You are obviously a poor guy, but you always bring women into the room again and again. It's different every time, and The girls are also very beautiful. So I don't think you are a good person. However, seeing you stand up for me today shows that at least you are not a bad person. ”

"When did I bring a woman into the room?"

"You don't know if I brought a woman with you? From what I saw, you brought at least three different women, and Yes, they are all beautiful. What do you do? I am very curious, you said you have money, why do you live in the basement? You said you have no money, you bring a beautiful woman back every now and then." Huang Wanting asked.

"I..." Fang Zhiqiang was speechless after being asked. He thought carefully about the women who had been to his little dark room. Li Xiaoxiao was the one who went there the most, and Wang Yaxin also went there. Several times, the only other woman who went there was Nie Qian, and Nie Qian went there once.

　“Can I say those are all my friends?”

　“Liar, those women are all wearing famous brands, and you can tell by their temperament that they are all very wealthy. People with money. Moreover, I have seen the cars that two of the women drive, one drives a BMW and the other a Porsche. You live in a basement like me, will they become friends with you?"
< br />"Then what do you think is going on?" Fang Zhiqiang suddenly felt that he seemed to be unable to explain the matter clearly.