Middle age: leisurely life in the entertainment industry

The road show in Kunming was held at the New Southwest Cinema. Yu Dongqing, Han Qingqing and the two leading actors, Cao Helin and Wan Xue, appeared in the cinema and immediately won warm applause.

Media reporters and audiences who had watched the film communicated with the team one after another. Yu Dongqing talked about the original intention of creating the film as usual, and also expressed his gratitude and concern for his wife Mingliang who was resting at home.

"Today I came to Kunming, and I had the honor to meet my friend, the Wazoo band who sang "Oh, Be Good" - now I invite members of the Wazoo band to come on stage!

Amidst the surprise and applause, this mysterious band that suddenly became popular recently finally revealed their true colors.

This is the band's lead singer and guitarist - Lao Long! Wa people! Yu Dongqing pointed at a middle-aged man with a bald head and unshaven beard.

This is the drummer Dayong, from the Dai ethnic group; the bassist Lao Mao, from the Hani ethnic group; the keyboard and wind instrument player Tu Tu, from the Tibetan ethnic group; and the DJ Xiao Xiong from the Yi ethnic group.

Yu Dongqing introduced next to him.

Amidst the cheers, the Wazoo band began to sing the promotional song:

"Oh, be good"

There is no warm home

Always worried and always afraid

You still want me to obey you?

It is said that this is the repayment of children to their parents.

You said no matter what happens

We all need to learn to accept it and don’t talk nonsense.

The road show was a huge success.

After three consecutive road shows in Kunming, Yu Dongqing and the creative team will go to Chengdu. Before leaving, he specially hosted a banquet for the Wazoo band at the famous Fuzhao Building in Kunming.

The main Yunnan dishes here are roast duck and stone pot, which are very authentic. Of course, you can’t forget to drink the local specialty wine-Yulin Spring Wine.

There are five people in the band, and they don't talk much. Relatively speaking, as the owner of a barber shop and the leader of the band, Lao Long talks more.

However, under the stimulation of alcohol, everyone gradually started talking more.

Ximeng, a small town where we live, has beautiful mountains and clear waters. There are many ethnic minorities like us, as well as Hui, Lahu and other ethnic minorities. Even the name of the band "Wazoo" is the name of the Wa people in the past. "

"Uncle, I saw in the movie that all men, women, and children in Yunnan can dance." Wan Xue originally studied music in school, so she was very interested in the fact that these ethnic minority uncles could dance.

"Yes, especially our Wa people, we are said to be a nation that can talk, sing, walk and dance." Lao Long laughed.

"Just like black people, you know reggae," the girl added.

Everyone laughed.

"The main thing is that the music is similar. For example, the rhythm of the Wa rhythm is also late beat, which is very similar to reggae."

Everyone nodded after listening.

Although Han Qingqing and Cao Helin don't know much about music, they can still understand rhythm.

"Uncle Long, how many years has your band been established?" Wan Xue asked curiously.

"It's been about ten years, right?" Lao Long recalled, and asked Dayong who was sitting next to him.

Dayong nodded and said, "Yes, I was only 17 years old at that time."

"Don't underestimate Dayong when he was only 17 years old. He comes from a musical family." Lao Long chuckled.

"Music family?" Wan Xue was surprised to hear this.

Hearing that he came from a musical family, Dayong was a little embarrassed and explained: "I am from the Dai ethnic group. Our grandfather and father are very good at using elephant foot drums. They are considered celebrities in our area, so I have liked it since I was a child. This, I treat this as a toy, but I didn’t get into the drum set until I grew up.”

I see.

There are many ways to play the elephant foot drum.

You can hang the drum on your shoulders with the drum tilted in front of you, or you can place the drum upright on the ground and play it with your hands.

He has been playing as a toy since he was a child. No wonder Dayong has a very good sense of rhythm.

"Your place must be fun, right?" Wan Xue asked again.

"It's fun, with beautiful scenery, but a girl from a big city like you might not be used to living there. After all, the conditions are difficult," Anon said.

"There are several of us, the youngest is Dayong, but we are all married and have children. Picking up and dropping off children and cooking for them are all common things. Of course I don't need them. I am the owner of a barber shop, and my wife does these things."

After hearing his words, everyone laughed again.

"Actually, we don't have big ambitions when it comes to music. Our only idea is that we hope to be able to use music, live a good life, and be able to support our family."

"When we grow old, we will become a few gray-haired old men, singing together with our grandchildren: "Long time no see, my friend, everyone is well, I welcome you home in Yunnan..."

Everyone laughed after hearing this.

"Hey, Lao Long, I have the same idea as yours." Yu Dongqing took up the topic: "I once told my buddies that when we get old and our legs and feet are still flexible, we must go back to the country Walk around, walk all the way, sing all the way!”

"Haha, Director Yu, you will definitely realize your dream!"

The wine was almost gone and the party was about to end when Lao Long suddenly said:

"Director Yu, our band has been invited by the program team of the music program "Sound of the Road" to represent Yunnan and participate in the show."

"Okay, congratulations, congratulations."

Yu Dongqing said with a smile.

"Singing Flowers All the Way" is an outdoor original music travel variety show that has become very popular recently. It is somewhat similar to the "Walking and Singing" music program that Yu Dongqing participated in a few years ago.

In this program, four singers travel to different cities to find local treasure musicians and invite the musicians to perform a pop-up concert together.

The program team once approached Yu Dongqing, but he declined because of filming a movie.

The difference is that this show also has a competition element.

After hearing the good news, everyone raised their glasses and congratulated.

"Director Yu." Lao Long stood up and raised his glass respectfully, and the other band members also stood up.

"Thank you for writing this song, thank you for helping us, and welcome to visit Ximeng when you have time."

"You're welcome. This is your own ability. Welcome to Yanjing as a guest." Yu Dongqing replied.

"We are really looking forward to this day." Lao Long laughed.

After the Kunming road show, they went to Chengdu.

Revisiting old places.

Last time I came here for a concert tour with some buddies.

That was several years ago.

But despite this, Yu Dongqing's arrival was warmly welcomed. At the fan meeting at the road show, what made him slightly embarrassed was that fans kept asking why Qingmanglu Band would hold another concert?

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There is no such plan yet, Yu Dongqing told the truth.

But despite this, in front of many fans, Yu Dongqing still sang the song "Chengdu" and really walked on the road to Yulin. There was really a tavern and he went in and sat down.

Did that girl sit here too?

Wish her happiness forever.

Xi'an, Zhengzhou, and finally return to Yanjing.

On July 19, "Youth in Chinese Style" was officially released nationwide.

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