1928: The rise of giant merchants

While the two were changing clothes, Ye Luo told Xiao A Qiao about another business he was planning to build recently.

"The dancers in our Black Cat Ballroom alone are not enough to digest the many young people in Shanghai who want to pursue fashion but do not know how to dance. So I opened some dance clubs in two major concessions in the county to let "Declaration " and "Liangyou Pictorial" help me continue to promote these days."

Ye Luo took out a crumpled declaration and handed it to little A Qing.

The title is "Oriental Dance Club Headquarters and Branches Officially Opened."

"The Oriental Dance Club has recently opened. The specific location is the Oriental Dance Research Association building opposite to the north of Yip's World. There are professional teachers in the club who teach various dance techniques, mainly the latest European and Western footwork. The club provides free The dancer will accompany you for three days, and the membership fee is three yuan per month, and the annual subscription only costs thirty yuan."

"I will let these foreign dancers go to dance clubs as teachers and backup dancers in batches. Only when ballroom dancing is completely popularized will the business of our dance halls flourish."

Ye Luo hugged Xiao A and whispered in his ear.

Xiao A nodded quietly, admiring him immensely.

Sure enough, this was the second young master she knew.

No matter what industry he is in, he must be the best, the top, and unmatched.

And often in the industries he is involved in, he can achieve the level where predecessors planted trees and future generations can enjoy the shade, because he always likes to solve market problems from the root cause.

Rather than flying around like locusts, sucking the blood out of the market and wealth, leaving behind a mess all over the place.

Several exclamations suddenly sounded.

The two people's eyes were drawn over, and it turned out that Anna and Lu Xiaoman came out after changing their clothes.

One is extravagant and the other is gorgeous, one is tall and sexy, the other is graceful and reserved, the two different styles are very eye-catching.

The design of this black cat dance costume is inspired by the maid costumes in later anime and TV series.

In fact, many housekeepers and maids are wearing similar clothes nowadays. This is also the origin of the term black cat, which is elegant, sexy, mature and charming.

It's just that Ye Luo's design is more in line with the aesthetics of later generations, and her clothes are more revealing and bold than maid clothes.

For example, the long legs are exposed from the side, the southern hemisphere is faintly visible, and the side breasts are exposed, etc.

Lu Xiaoman gently pulled the hem of her skirt and blushed a little.

She didn't expect this dance costume to be so seductive and sexy. Thinking that she would be taking photos in this outfit, or even dancing with people on the opening day, she suddenly felt both anticipation and fear.

Let Xu Zhimo know, I'm afraid he will be scolded.

But she was happy to think that under the spotlight, she would dominate the list of famous ladies.

"How's it going? Ye, do I look good?" Anna ran over with a smile, showing off her figure and beauty without hesitation. Her moving curves made people unable to take their eyes away.

"It looks good!" Ye Luo smiled at her and looked at Lu Xiaoman again, "Xiaoman's suit also fits her very well."

"Is it too revealing?" Lu Xiaoman asked in a low voice.

"For a dancer, it's not too much. But if you wear this to socialize on weekdays, it's just a little bit." Ye Luo smiled and reassured her, "Don't worry, I only let you wear it for advertising photos, no I will let you dance with someone. On the opening day, I will arrange a female dance partner for you."

"Female dance partner?" Lu Xiaoman looked confused.

"Yes." Ye Luo laughed loudly, "Nowadays, few women go out to dance. Why? First, their families, especially their husbands, think that this kind of thing is immoral and cuddling with other men. How decent is it? But they can’t dance themselves. Secondly, men’s and women’s dancing always reminds people of some erotic things, and naturally it is difficult for society to have a higher evaluation. But I hope that the popularity of dancing is not only men’s and women’s dance, but also A dance between women.”

"It's just like the first time in my big world that men and women perform on stage at the same time. It hasn't happened before, but it doesn't mean it can't happen."

Lu Xiaoman suddenly realized.

yes.

It sounds weird for women to dance with women, but why not?

In this way, many concerns will disappear with the wind, which will only make this industry grow rapidly.

Why didn't I think of this?

Lu Xiaoman put aside most of her doubts and spun around in a circle, her skirt flying, and she could vaguely see a hint of snow-white inside.

This is the feeling Ye Luo wants.

"Anna, I have another set of dance clothes in the fitting room, right? You can find a tall Chinese dancer with good looks and good dancing skills to change it." Ye Luo said with a smile.

Only then did Anna think of the Chinese cheongsam gathering dust in the corner.

She didn't like cheongsam, preferring western skirts and this dance outfit, so she didn't pay much attention to it.

"Okay~" Anna jumped up and called someone to the fitting room.

After a while, a Chinese dancer with a beautiful appearance, a hot figure and a curvy figure came wearing a new dance costume and high heels.

She twisted her waist and hips, charming Tiancheng, and she was even as good as Lu Xiaoman and Xiao Aqiao standing beside her!

"Ye, her name is Wang Ji, she is the most talented and hardworking among this group of students." Anna introduced with a smile, "Wang Ji is not only good at ballroom dancing, but also performs Spanish and Gypsy solo dances. In addition, She can also speak English, French and Japanese."

"Hello, Second Young Master~" Wang Ji smiled slightly.

She wore a custom-made black cheongsam.

It's just that this cheongsam is different from ordinary cheongsam. The high slits at the waist and hips are extremely eye-catching. The fabric is softer and silkier. It has an excellent tight-fitting effect and can perfectly outline the body curves.

If you are a woman with a very hot figure, wearing it will give you a sense of fusion of Eastern subtlety, beauty, and Western wild beauty.

However, this cheongsam must be paired with a thong, and the straps are tied at the thighs to expose. It is difficult for ordinary Chinese women to accept such a bold outfit.

Lu Xiaoman's eyes widened when he saw it.

This is too bold!

Wang Ji's beautiful long hair is also tied with a rose-red braid. The black and red color perfectly reflects the mystery of the black cat.

"What other specialties do you have?" Ye Luo asked with a smile.

This is the later famous "Gone with the Wind" at the Black Cat Ballroom, the number one among the Black Cat Dancers, and the "Black Cat Dance Queen" Wang Ji.

As expected, the person lives up to his name, which is shocking.

"Back to the Second Young Master, when I was a child, I studied painting with Master Fu Tienian, and I can also sing a little bit of Peking Opera and Kun Opera." Wang Ji blinked as he spoke, and a sense of natural beauty penetrated him.

Her voice can make one's bones tingle.

Only then did Ye Luo remember that Wang Ji was later appointed by Mei Lanfang to perform "A Dream in the Garden" together.

Is this called a little bit better?

"Can you sing?" Ye Luo suddenly asked, "That kind of pop music."

In 1927, Liming Hui recorded China's first pop song record "Drizzle" with EMI. She was also one of the most popular singers in the late 1920s and early 1930s.

However, today's song and dance troupes are not very popular at all. Most of them cooperate with radio companies to coordinate with radio programs.

Countless classic songs of the Republic of China, as well as singers who later became popular across the country, all started to make their fortunes in the 1930s.

For example, Zhou Xuan, the most famous singer with the "golden voice", was born in 1920 and is only 8 years old this year. She joined the Mingyue Song and Dance Troupe in 1931 when she was 11 years old. She became famous all over the country in the late 1930s.

Speaking of which, where is Zhou Xuan now?

Just as Ye Luo was thinking about it, Wang Ji replied with a smile: "Second Young Master, are you talking about "Drizzle"? I can sing some, but it's not good."

"You can sing? Try singing a few lines." Ye Luo was overjoyed. Popular songs are an indispensable part of the development and growth of dance halls. In later movies and TV series, there are often those kind of singers singing on stage, accompanied by beautiful girls behind them, and countless people in the center of the dance floor. The scene of people dancing gracefully is actually a true portrayal of the most prosperous period of the Shanghai Bund Dance Hall.

".Little kiss, I don’t want your gold/Little kiss, I don’t want your silver/Nu Nu, I just want your heart/Ouch, oh, your heart."

Wang Ji was not shy and started singing a cappella directly. The song "Drizzle" started the trend of pop music, but unfortunately it did not create much waves at this time.

Because its lyrics have been criticized by many literati, and they are said to be extremely explicit and melodious. How can you have the nerve to sing them in public?

But privately, many girls love such songs. They secretly learn them and sing them to their boyfriends. The sweet feeling is the romantic memory of many girls in the Republic of China.

Wang Ji has a good voice and good singing skills. At least in Ye Luo's opinion, he has the potential to be a singer.

"Okay, come to No. 32 Xiafei Road in a few days." Ye Luo nodded with a smile.

Hearing that the second young master ordered Wang Ji to go to his mansion in the French Concession, a group of resting dancers were envious and hoped to win the second young master's favor.

Wang Ji put his hands in front of his lower abdomen and bowed, feeling happy: "Yes, Second Young Master~"

She was born into a poor family and was a poor Shanghainese in the county. Therefore, she knew the power of the Ye family and Ye Luo's status in Shanghai better than many dancers.

Not to mention being a concubine, as long as she can be the woman who solves his boring problems, she will enjoy endless glory and wealth for the rest of her life.