Chapter 8: Northwest Native Dogs

Others also urged him, and Zhang Qing clasped his hands and smiled, saying: "Esteemed gentlemen, your noble virtues and high principles are etched in my heart, and I dare not entertain the thought of working again. Let us disperse, let us all disperse! When I achieve success in the future, I shall invite all of you esteemed gentlemen to drink three hundred cups in celebration!"

Without waiting for others to interrogate him, he raised his hand and said: "I wanted to ask Qi Juan for help in finding a part-time job, to work as a waitress at her family's bar in the evening. However, her family did not accept me and told me to focus on my college entrance examination. I pleaded for a long time but it did not work out, so I came back."

Puff!

When the finger is pressed at the one-third position, the length of the string becomes two-thirds, and the frequency is 3/2Y, which still sounds pleasant. By continuing to calculate with this formula, one can derive the seven frequencies on a string: Y, 9/8Y, 81/64Y, 4/3Y, 3/2Y, 27/16Y, and 243/128Y. The frequency of Y is defined as the frequency of the note do, which corresponds to the C major scale. Therefore, these seven frequencies correspond exactly to C, D, E, F, G, A, and B, which is why the musical scale consists of the seven notes do/re/mi, rather than six or eight. Not to mention deriving the musical scale using the fifths relationship.

Who do those people think can compose? They do not even understand intervals, yet they write such long self-recommendation letters, thinking that composition is a liberal arts subject

Zhang Qing naturally understood that the so-called wiping the table was merely a pretext. After greeting Qi Juan and Li Suzhi, he went to bid farewell to Qi Ping, narrowly escaping being pulled in by a group of inebriated individuals who wanted to force him to drink. It was only thanks to Li Suzhi and Qi Juan coming to his rescue that he managed to leave safely

Xu Zhen smiled and said, "You have backbone"

A man named Xu Zhen, who is said to be the most famous producer in the largest entertainment venue in the Magic City, said with a face full of disdain

After Zhang Qing nodded in agreement, Qi Juan smiled and said: "You are in luck, they are likely to be very late today, so you won't need to wipe the tables and clean up the mess. You should head back to school first, otherwise the dormitory will be closed."

Xu Zhen smiled and said, "If you dislike being poor, then don't write. This industry actually cannot accommodate so many people. If you truly become successful, you can go to a big company and work there, earning twenty thousand for a song. Isn't that great?"

A man known only by the nickname "Four Eyes" complained: "Xu Niangniang, let's not set the bar too high. Generally, when an author writes a song, they only receive about 2,000 yuan, and even then, some unscrupulous companies take a year and a half to pay. I'm about to starve here; who cares whether it's liberal arts or science?"

Qiping lamented, "The world is fraught with danger, and this profession is particularly perilous"

Li Suzhi glared at her and criticized, "Is this a matter of money?"

Li Su-zhi nodded and said: "That is very true. Society is very complex; it is not enough to simply have money to live well, nor is talent alone sufficient. They have money and can be considered talented, yet they are very unhappy.

Because Qi Juan arrived at the school dormitory early in the morning to find Zhang Qing and presented him with a package of "gifts"

A group of flirtatious men speculated for half a day and finally found relief

Li Suzhi expressed her dissatisfaction, saying: "Good intentions lead to bad outcomes! It's already the third year of high school, and at this time, part-time jobs?"

... ...

The heavily made-up woman smiled and said, "If you're looking for a part-time job, come to me; I can help you with that"

Looking at Zhang Qing again, Zhang Qing thought for a moment and said: "In the pursuit of fame and fortune, one inevitably pays a price"

Four-eyed Qidao: "Just mention it to your grandfather, isn't it easy to find a leisurely job to support yourself?"

However, Zhang Qing tried to evade but ultimately could not escape trouble

Qi Juan laughed and said, "Xu Niangniang, you have had too much to drink"

Xu Niang is the nickname of Xu Zhen, and he does not mind being called that by others

Qi Juan sighed and said: "Throughout the year, I have only eaten rice in the cafeteria, accompanied by the pickled vegetables brought from home, and I have not had a hot dish. My parents at home are seriously ill, it is too difficult."

Li Qiang, the third brother, also said: "Old Seven, now that we are in our senior year, it is rare for your grades to have improved so significantly. After enduring hardships until today, do not let small matters lead to great losses"

Zhou Yan from Class 8 said with a smile that did not reach his eyes

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Do you consider this to be a science or a humanities subject? If you don't understand this, what song can you write

The dormitory leader, Liu Long, had a rather unpleasant expression, feeling that these people spoke in a sarcastic and unpleasant manner. However, he also advised Zhang Qing, saying: "Old Seven, you are being foolish. Even if her family agrees, once the old class knows, he will have to deal with you and make you resign"

However, your primary task now is still to prepare for the college entrance examination; it is sufficient to be aware of these matters by observing and listening.

A gaunt man, upon hearing this, sprayed out the wine he had just sipped, coughing and laughing as he said: "Sister Ru, they say old cows eat tender grass, but you are being a bit too ruthless, aren't you?"

The heavily made-up woman took a large sip of her drink and said: "We people, who pride ourselves on dedicating ourselves to music and art, what are we in reality? Merely hunting dogs raised by capitalists to pursue profit. If we truly let go, what else can we do?"

What a relief!

The crowd burst into another round of laughter

Someone joked: "Is composing music still a science, Lady Xu?"

Li Liang from Class 10 laughed loudly

During the National Day holiday, the normally quiet Jiangjing City No. 1 Middle School was thus bustling with activity

After he left, Xu Zhen finally reacted and looked at Qi Juan, saying: "Juanzi, what is going on? Did you bring someone home?"

However, by the next day, they began to feel that a certain man from the northwest might not be so straightforward after all

Every day there are submissions, with the four major music academies, along with the music departments of various other universities, and some who are 'self-taught' seem to want to pursue this career. It feels like everyone is trying to send their work to the company. I feel like I am being overwhelmed by a sackful of waste every day

Ah, it is clear at a glance that you harbor ulterior motives, which is why I politely declined your advances

Zhang Qing, who took the last bus back to school, was startled as soon as he entered the dormitory, being stared at by nearly twenty pairs of eyes.

Qiping explained: "A classmate from the western frontier, whose conditions are not very good, Juanzi wants to see if she can help him find a part-time job"

Xu Zhen sneered disdainfully: "What do you understand? What is the law of octaves? When a string is plucked with a finger positioned at the midpoint, the vibrating length becomes half, and the frequency doubles. Thus, aside from the difference in pitch, the tone remains the same. Assuming the frequency is Y, then 2Y and Y are actually the same tone. In other words, a frequency multiplied by two, or divided by two to an integer power, retains the same tone; this is the law of octaves. What other pleasant sounds exist within the frequency range of Y and 2Y? That is to say, a frequency multiplied by two, or divided by two to an integer power, retains the same tone; this is the law of octaves. What other pleasant sounds exist within the frequency range of Y and 2Y?

So, during the day, you didn't have enough of being desk mates, and you still want to follow me home at night

The crowd laughed heartily, and it was no longer appropriate to continue with sarcastic remarks, so they dispersed one after another

The crowd laughed heartily, but Qi Juan's laughter faded somewhat.

The story of the Northwest native dog and the swan has been widely circulated

After listening to nearly two hours of insider information, Li Suzhi asked the waiter to call Qi Juan and Zhang Qing to the bar, inquiring: "After listening for so long, do you have any insights?"

Siyuan scolded: "Those record companies are utterly inhumane, nothing but beasts. In order to force out songs, they even prepare drugs, delivering them right under your nose to inspire you"

Li Suzhi said lightly: "Everyone has their own destiny, and each stage has its own tasks. The most important thing now is the college entrance examination, and Juanzi should not come up with any random ideas."

Qi Juan said irritably: "Last year, the class was originally planning to organize a charity event, and he almost dropped out of school."

Qi Juan lamented, "If it weren't for knowing that they have millions in assets, one would truly think they are living in dire straits"