Chapter 8: Buying a Guitar

Ye Yang took the guitar, tested its tone, and although it had slight imperfections, they were not noticeable unless listened to closely. It was undoubtedly several streets better than the second-hand street vendor goods he had bought before

Ah? Oh, alright! The waiter was taken aback for a moment, then quickly regained composure and carefully brought Ye Yang a guitar worth 8,400.

Hello, sir. How may I assist you? The music store is quite quiet, with only a few people around, and Ye Yang's entrance naturally caught the attention of the staff

On this day, Ye Yang took a leisurely stroll around the surrounding environment, much like a student visiting the examination venue before the college entrance examination, feeling that familiarizing himself with the surroundings would provide a greater sense of security. In his previous life, Ye Yang was a homebody; although in this life he is aware of his uniqueness and advantages over others, he has never encountered significant situations, so it would be a lie to say he is not nervous

The first thing Ye Yang did after entering the room was to plug in the internet cable and update a chapter of his novel. He also mentioned at the end of the novel that he had just arrived in Nanning. Of course, he did not disclose that he was there to participate in the "Men's Singing Competition," as the national competition would only be broadcasted on television. If he mentioned it now and then failed to qualify for the national competition, it would be quite embarrassing

Ye Yang took the guitar and began to inspect it. After tuning each string according to the guitar's standard pitch, he played the harmonic at the 12th fret of the first string. The tuning of this guitar pleased Ye Yang greatly! He tried the feel of the guitar again and found that his left-hand fingers could easily press down on any note without any fret buzz or extraneous noise. Even the barre chords felt effortless, and the overall feel was very comfortable

The accommodation fee of 161 for one night is not a concern for Ye Yang; in fact, he is not particularly sensitive to price. The key factor is comfort! This room meets Ye Yang's standards well, as it has air conditioning, a water heater, and internet access.

Later, Ye Yang became wealthy and kept contemplating buying a better one, but he was always too lazy to make a special trip to purchase it. Over time, he forgot about it and no longer kept it in mind. Now that he sees it, he naturally cannot let such an opportunity pass by

The preliminary selection cannot provide music, but when it comes to singing a cappella, my advantages are not that prominent. It would be better to buy a guitar and perform while singing; I believe that with my current master-level guitar skills, I can still make a significant impression and earn quite a few points in terms of *image* and *book* scores. The more Ye Yang pondered this, the more he felt it made sense, so he walked in.

What song should I use to participate in the competition? At this moment, Ye Yang was already contemplating the matters of the competition in his heart

"Sir, we also have the more upscale WM series..." The waiter, noticing Ye Yang's professionalism, realized he was dealing with an expert and proceeded to promote the store's signature treasure!

Sir, aren't you going to take a look?" the waiter continued to persuade.

I would like to buy an acoustic guitar. Please introduce the brands you have available! Ye Yang is genuinely interested in making a purchase, not just browsing, so he appreciates the enthusiasm of the staff. If he were only looking and not buying, the staff's attentiveness would make him feel awkward and uncomfortable.

"Sir, please come this way!" The waiter, with a bright expression, became even more enthusiastic. "In addition to the Hongmian series, we also have the higher-end Jeking series, with prices ranging from 1,750 to 8,400. This model is the Jeking F-850C, which is currently our best-selling item in the store, priced at 1,750. Please take a look and see if it meets your satisfaction!"

"Alright, sir, please follow me!" The waiter naturally did not want to entangle in unnecessary matters, leading Ye Yang towards the cash register

"No, I am in a hurry. Please help me get this ready. Can I pay by card here?" Ye Yang insisted on settling the bill and leaving.

After updating his novel, Ye Yang interacted with his fans on his Facebook, teasing them about his purpose for going to Nanning, successfully piquing their curiosity. He then shut down his computer, took a shower, and went to bed. The long train journey had been quite exhausting, and with the competition approaching, Ye Yang needed to ensure he was in good spirits.

In fact, Ye Yang himself had a guitar. Initially, he had been contemplating buying one to practice, but at the beginning, he had not yet started writing novels and did not have much money. Later, a senior in his fourth year, who was graduating, set up a stall to clear out items he could not take with him, and among them was a wooden guitar. After much persuasion, Ye Yang finally managed to purchase this guitar for a little over 100 yuan.

When Ye Yang arrived at Nanning Railway Station, it was already past nine in the evening. Having previously checked the location of the preliminary competition for "Men Should Sing," Ye Yang took a taxi directly to a nearby hotel and booked a single room

The next day is May 1st, which is also the first day of the audition event for "Men Should Sing." Watching the young people arriving from various places, Ye Yang is grateful for his foresight in arriving a day early, avoiding the peak crowd. He also secured a good place to stay right away; otherwise, he would have to pay a higher price for a poorer quality room now.

No need, just this one will do, I really like it! Ye Yang interrupted the waiter’s sales pitch. Although he was not short of money, it did not mean he liked to waste it. The original intention of purchasing the guitar was for use in the competition auditions. The performance of this guitar was already sufficient; even if it were better, it would not be showcased in the environment of the competition venue. It would be like using a sledgehammer to crack a nut, which was not worth it

However, at this moment, Ye Yang's arrival in Nanning is also a preparation for the future. Once he truly makes it to the finals, he will be able to reveal the purpose of coming to Nanning and subsequently garner votes for himself. It is important to note that in the national competition stage of "The Male Singer's Great Challenge," the fate of the contestants is not only in the hands of the judges but also heavily relies on the support of the audience. If the audience is supportive, even those with relatively weaker abilities can stand until the end on stage. It is important to note that in the national competition stage of "The Male Singer's Great Challenge," the fate of the contestants is not only in the hands of the judges but also heavily relies on the support of the audience. If the audience is supportive, even those with relatively weaker abilities can stand until the end on stage

We have three main brands of wooden guitars here at - Picture - Book. First, there is the relatively low-end Hongmian series, priced between 350 and 680, suitable for beginners learning the guitar, and the sound quality is quite good, you might want to give it a try! The waiter handed a guitar to Ye Yang, but Ye Yang showed no intention of accepting it.

Ye Yang continued to play the harmonics at the fifth fret of each string. The harmonics produced by the guitar were very bright, indicating that this guitar has excellent resonance. He then performed various plucking techniques on the strings, with significant variations in volume. Meanwhile, the volume across all strings was balanced, the sound was responsive, the high notes were bright and pure, the low notes were deep and rich, and the volume in the higher positions did not noticeably weaken.

The number of readers of Ye Yang's novels exceeds one hundred thousand, among whom there are quite a few affluent individuals, as evidenced by the tips of several thousand given as rewards. Therefore, if he gains the support of these individuals, Ye Yang will significantly lead other competitors in terms of audience support

Oh? A musical instrument store? Ye Yang, while wandering, found himself at the entrance of a musical instrument store, and suddenly had an idea in his mind

I would like to buy a slightly better one, so please introduce me to some others!" Ye Yang said with a smile

Show me what 8,400 looks like. Ye Yang is not short of money