Entertaining Children

  Chapter 8 You Need Proof

Since Xiao Yao has such great ambitions in music, Xiao Siqi is not in a hurry to simply teach Xiao Yao the methods and techniques of playing certain musical instruments, but starts with the most basic knowledge of music theory and gives Xiao Yao systematic musical aspects. Enlightenment teaching. As for Xiao Yao today, learning those theoretical knowledge that rely purely on rote memorization, his learning ability, let alone a teenager, is much worse than that of an adult.

  As for music, knowledge of music theory is only a very basic thing, but to make a difference, the most important thing is to rely on feeling. And this feeling depends on talent on the one hand, and a lot of training on the other. So after just three days of theoretical knowledge learning, Xiao Yao entered into a massive amount of sight singing and ear training.

  From the perspective of Xiao Siqi's professional music producer, although Xiao Yao's voice is not a talented voice, it is considered to be of the middle and upper class. If we can continue to practice from now on, broaden the vocal range, and at the same time there is no catastrophic event during the change of voice, we are also very hopeful to enter the ranks of top singers in the future. If supplemented by top-notch instrument performance and good creative talents, In the future, it will definitely occupy a position that cannot be ignored in the music world. Of course, the premise is that Xiao Yao's enthusiasm for music is not a three-minute enthusiasm, and he will put all his energy into it and maintain it until adulthood.

  However, judging from the current situation, it seems unlikely. This is because although Xiao Yao is currently showing great interest in music and has a high enthusiasm for learning, the calligraphy he learned from Xiao Chengru and the martial arts taught by Liu Zhongwen have not been put aside. I will keep a certain amount of time every day to practice both. Fortunately, the day after Xiao Yao moved back, he asked Xiao Siqi to buy a set of desks and chairs and the Four Treasures of the Study in his room. If it was mentioned after Xiao Siqi felt Xiao Yao's learning ability and talent, maybe Xiao Siqi would find ways to refuse his request that would take up time to learn music with him. As for practicing boxing, Xiao Siqi doesn't mind that much. On the one hand, there is no need to purchase things. The space in Chen Zilin’s gym is enough for him to kick and kick his legs. On the other hand, Xiao Siqi feels that exercise is very necessary. No matter what he does, he needs a good body. Exercise can also be exercised. Breath. What's more, he needs to rest in the middle of learning music. It is also good for him to combine his brain and exercise.

  Of course, even if Xiao Siqi doesn’t want Xiao Yao to practice calligraphy and take up time learning music from the bottom of his heart, he can’t stop him. First of all, although it is an adult to a child, Xiao Siqi has never thought about violently requesting or preventing Xiao Yao from doing something through his superior physical strength. As for the preaching from his mouth, he feels that he can't even speak for himself. The son of this evildoer.

  As the two people get along longer and longer, Xiao Siqi feels that the feeling of two people getting along is less and less like a father and son, but more and more like getting along between generations. No way, Xiao Siqi's ability except for music is a bit low.

  One day, Xiao Si went to the supermarket on a whim and bought a bunch of ingredients to prepare for Xiao Yao. Although I don't know if I wanted to use this as an opportunity to persuade Xiao Yao to give up calligraphy and focus on music, the result was horrible. The few dishes I made were not only impossible to import but also almost ruined the kitchen. When I was cooking a dish, I remembered that a certain ingredient had not been processed after pouring the oil into the pot, and the food was processed without turning off the fire. The result was that the fire was too large and the oil was burned for too long, which caused the food in the pot. It's oily. In desperation, Xiao Siqi actually planned to use water to put out the fire. Fortunately, Xiao Yao, who had heard the movement rushing to the kitchen door, yelled to stop in time, prompting to turn off the fire and cover the pot. This avoided a disaster. Of course, in Xiao Yao's eyes, this meal is already a disaster. In the end, Xiao Yao had the foresight to call the takeaway, which avoided the embarrassment that the father and son were hungry at noon that day.

  After this incident, Xiao Yao also began to notice his father’s serious lack of living ability. Began to gradually take over the lives of the two. Cleaning up the house is a capable job, Xiao Yao does it himself, and replenishes daily necessities, pays the utility bills on time to avoid the dilemma of water and electricity cuts, and always keeps things in mind that he can’t do things temporarily so as to remind him that it’s not reliable. Dad.

  It was originally Lao Tzu who took care of his son, but now it has become a son who urges Lao Tzu in everything. Xiao Siqi, who was quite embarrassed, didn't speak so hard in front of his son. And as his son grows up day by day and can do more and more things, Xiao Siqi feels that his authority as Laozi is gradually weakening day by day. At this point, he didn't know whether to be proud of his son or to feel sad for himself.

  Days pass little by little in this quiet change of father and son authority. Before he knew it, Xiao Yao had celebrated his fourth birthday. He has grown taller, his body has become stronger, and his abilities in boxing, calligraphy, and music have also improved a lot. Just when Xiao Yao felt bored about the daily routine of life, the arrival of a person brought new changes to Xiao Yao's life.

  Xu Ting is a capable but not domineering agent. When Xiao Siqi first entered the business five years ago, Xu Ting became his agent. After five years of getting along, Xu Ting has a good understanding of Xiao Siqi's character. For this big boy-like guy, she is quite tolerant and pampering. Although she knows that Xiao Siqi is now happily staying with her son, the contract is a contract after all, and she has to come and pull Xiao Siqi out of his reluctant days.

"Si Qi, you agreed to sign the contract for three albums in five years. Although the results of the first two albums are not ideal, the meaning of China Entertainment is still hope that you can give the last album before the end of the year. Do it. They are quite interesting to say. After the first two unsuccessful experiences, they still have confidence in you and want to have another game with you."

  At this time, Xu Ting was sitting on the sofa in the living room of Xiao Siqi's house and talking seriously with Xiao Siqi. It turned out that after Xiao Siqi's first album became popular, China Entertainment Records then signed a contract with Xiao Siqi for three albums in five years. Now that five years are approaching, Xiao Siqi's fourth solo album and the third album stipulated in the contract have been slow to move. Some anxious record companies can only start to look for Xu Ting's agent to put pressure on them.

Xiao Siqi smiled bitterly and said: "I know, I also wanted to fight a battle before." With that, Xiao Siqi's mood fell. "Six months ago, I took my wife and children to travel in the south, just to write songs for the album. Inspiration. Who knew there was an accident when I came back, Zilin also died in the accident. Since then, I have lost interest in the new album."

  The conversation between the two did not deliberately distract Xiao Yao. Xiao Yao, who was sitting quietly listening to the conversation between the two, also learned the original cause before the accident. No wonder Xiao Siqi was so self-blaming at the time. It turned out that the trip was to find inspiration for Xiao Siqi to write songs for his new album. Xiao Yao was really surprised before. It was not a holiday. How could two people with regular jobs think of traveling by car together with their family.

   "Then you mean that the last album in the contract will not be released, and you are going to lose money to the record company?" Xu Ting looked at Xiao Siqi helplessly. Xu Ting knew that she could hardly persuade this stubborn boy.

  Xiao Siqi was about to nod, but Xiao Yao, who was sitting on the side, interrupted and said: "Dad, I think it's for mom, you should make this album even more."

  Xu Ting and Xiao Siqi simultaneously looked at the child who had no sense of existence in the conversation between the two. Xu Ting looked surprised. Of course, she knew Xiao Siqi's son, but this was the first time she saw Xiao Yao after a car accident, and was reborn, and she heard his age-incompatible language for the first time. Xiao Siqi had long been accustomed to his son's speech when he was out of age, but he was a little puzzled by what he said.

Xiao Yao ignored Xu Ting’s surprised gaze, but looked at Xiao Siqi seriously and said, “Do you think this album caused you to lose your mother? If you don’t make an album, you mean you love her, care about her, and can’t forget her? You? If you do this, everyone will think you are sentimental and righteous? I think you are selfish, hypocritical, and even cowardly."

   Xiao Siqi listened. For the first time, Xiao Yao was angry on his face, and he said angrily: "What did you say?!"

"Is it?" Xiao Yao met Xiao Siqi's angry gaze without fear. "You only care about your own feelings. Have you ever thought about it from the perspective of your mother? Why did she put down work and lead me and you? Go on a trip and accompany you to find inspiration? What is her wish? Don't you just want you to make this album and make a good turnaround? Do you, just take into account your own feelings and take into account her wishes? What is this not being selfish?"

Xiao Siqi's eyes were red and he didn't speak. Xiao Yao has continued: "Mom did go out with you to prepare a new album for you, but the car accident was just an accident. No one expected it, and it was not your responsibility. As for being so hypocritical. Do you still have no confidence in yourself and fear that this album will hit the street again, so cowardly, you don’t even have the courage to do it?"

Xiao Yao exhaled and said to Xiao Siqi seriously: "Xiao Siqi! Being a man, just make this album well, let the world know that Chen Zilin's eyesight is not bad, and it makes sense for her to see you and follow you. Chen Zilin is worth everything for you!"

  Xu Ting was completely shocked by Xiao Yao. Is this the son talking to Lao Tzu? Did you take the wrong script? Xiao Siqi's eyes were red, and his body was trembling slightly, but he was strangely silent. But after Xiao Yao finished speaking, he looked calm and gentle. Xu Ting watched, and even worried that Xiao Siqi would violently beat Xiao Yao, secretly guarding, preparing to stop Xiao Siqi if she really broke out.

It was so stalemate for a long time. Just as Xu Ting moved her stiff body slightly in this depressive atmosphere, Xiao Siqi exhaled gently, and his tight whole body relaxed, and gently faced him. Xu Ting said: "Sister Xu, reply to the record company, I will finish this album on time."

   Xiao Siqi turned his head and smiled and said to Xiao Yao: "In the future, your study time will be greatly reduced. Now you are satisfied."

  Is this all right? Xu Ting looked at Xiao Yao, who had successfully changed Xiao Siqi's mind, with some disbelief, then turned to Xiao Siqi and said, "Siqi, your son, it's not easy."

   "That is," Xiao Siqi smiled, "My son is a genius."

  Xu Ting was about to tease the father who was not humble at all, but unexpectedly Xiao Siqi's next sentence almost burst out with a smile.

   "I think he is more mature than me. If you hear me call him Brother Yao someday, don't be too surprised. Don't laugh, I think that one day sooner or later."

  (End of this chapter)