Urban Ace Bodyguard
Chapter 952 1018: The Talent Scout of the Celebrity Agent
"High-risk energy transformation and distribution engineer?"
A long string of complex and sophisticated titles made Ouyang Xiaoya frown, wondering when Beast Lin had become capable of such high-end technology.
"Brother Lin, what exactly is this high-risk energy transformation thing?"
Zhuge Jianguo was baffled too, looking at Lin Hai with puzzled eyes.
Ouyang Xiaoya happened to be standing next to him, perking up her ears to catch the answer.
"Uh, to put it simply, it's an electrician."
Lin Hai whispered quietly in a low voice.
"Sh*t!"
"Hmph, as expected, even an electrician can be called an engineer by Beast Lin!" Ouyang Xiaoya was speechless.
"CEO, don't look at me with disdain. Can't you see I'm chatting with Goddess Zi?" Lin Hai whispered again.
"Reading a newspaper in the restroom, pretending to be proactive, huh, electrician." Ouyang Xiaoya retorted sarcastically.
But she still gave Beast Lin some face, speaking these words quietly enough so that Goddess Zi couldn't hear.
"Mr. Lin, your profession is so unique." Goddess Zi looked curiously at Lin Hai, giving him another look of admiration.
Lin Hai scratched the back of his head, looking bashful and humble, and laughed, "Today marks the grand opening of Linya Pharmaceutical. Thank you, Goddess Zi, for honoring us with your presence. I really liked your song 'I Like You' on Huaxia Voice."
Ouyang Xiaoya and the others rolled their eyes again. Just a moment ago, Beast Lin claimed he hadn't watched it, but seeing a cute girl made him instantly change his tune, how irritating.
"Oh? I heard everyone saying earlier that Mr. Lin is also quite the singer." Goddess Zi said with a playful wink.
"Uh..." Lin was at a loss for how to respond.
Ouyang Xiaoya and other girls showed schadenfreude expressions.
Beast Lin, bragging has gotten the best of you, huh? Hmph, serves you right.
"Well, I was just planning to sing today, how about we do a duet?" Goddess Zi, being very friendly, suggested.
"Uh... I..."
Before Lin Hai could refuse, a microphone was already at his lips.
It was handed to him by Queen Qi, along with an exasperated little look.
Lin Hai's mouth twitched, oh Qi, oh Qi, how can you sell out a teammate at a critical moment?
"Mr. Lin, you first." Goddess Zi gestured with her hand.
A group of journalists aimed their cameras and equipment at Goddess Zi, starting to take photos.
They were also very curious about who Lin Hai was, to be able to share the stage with Goddess Zi.
Ouyang Xiaoya even sent an encouraging glance his way.
Of course, it was more to see Beast Lin make a fool of himself.
Lin Hai took a deep breath.
Sh*t, since it's come to this, I just have to bite the bullet and go all out.
"Healthcare Brother, does Brother Lin really sing?" Liu Neng asked curiously, leaning in.
Zhuge Jianguo shook his head, "I have no idea either."
Thinking for a moment, he changed his tone, "But Brother Lin shouldn't have a problem, I've never seen him fail at anything."
Meanwhile, Lin Hai took a deep breath and, under various gazes, slowly adjusted his Gang Qi to regulate his vocal cords.
He turned his head to take a look at Goddess Zi.
Goddess Zi nodded politely with a gentle smile.
Many people who were unaware perked up their ears, eager to see how well this person, who could share the stage with Zi Huang, would perform.
"The drizzling rain moistens the streets at dusk"
"Wiping the rain from your eyes, you aimlessly gaze upwards"
"Looking towards the lonely evening light"
"It's a memory of sorrow"
"..."
Lin Hai closed his eyes slightly, and with his mature voice, perfectly modulated by Gang Qi, there wasn't a flaw.
Lyrics like these were more fitting for someone who has experienced life's ups and downs.
At this moment, the faintly revealed world-weariness of Lin Hai made everyone awe-struck.
These lyrics, like someone lost in a love affair.
And Lin Hai, the deepest pain in him was precisely love, precisely the memory of sorrow.
Even Goddess Zi, who was originally smiling, had a frozen expression, her beautiful eyes incredulously fixed on Lin Hai, her cute cherry-like lips forming an 'O'.
Ouyang Xiaoya, Queen Qi, and the Murong sisters were all dumbfounded.
Next to the God of Healthcare, Liu Neng almost blurted out "damn," but worried about ruining the song's vibe, he quickly clamped his hands over his mouth, shocked eyes on Lin Hai.
Even news photographers with long and short lenses forgot to continue snapping photos, as if moved by the song's emotion.
The Little Giant Lungs Queen couldn't believe that this unassuming man, apparently friends with Huaxia's richest heir, had such singing prowess.
"Xiaoya, has Lin Hai ever been a singer overseas?" Queen Qi asked in disbelief.
"...Weiwei, how can you have such a rogue thought? You're even saying it out loud!" Ouyang Xiaoya retorted, giving a playful glare to "Little Concubine Wei".
Queen Qi was momentarily stunned but quickly caught on, her face flushed rosy, "No, I meant, has Lin Hai ever been... Oh my, not been, but was he a singer?"
"I don't know... Beast Lin has hidden it too deep, actually singing so well. I usually only hear him casually making dirty jokes; I never imagined he'd be this impressive when serious." Ouyang Xiaoya also side-eyed Lin Hai, who was completely challenging her previous impression of the fellow.
The surroundings became silent, except for one person, eyes closed, microphone in hand, sunlight casting on a chiseled-profiled face, with the sharp edges of a man over the years, the black suit accenting his sturdy stature, and a mature, magnetic voice singing as if from his soul.
"Hand in hand, whispering dreams, like yesterday, you and me..."
The song ended.
Lin Hai tried hard to dismiss the image in his mind of someone smiling back at him, opening his eyes laboriously while using Gang Qi to evaporate away the tears at the corner, forcing out a faint smile.
This unintentional action gave an impression of a poignant man making his way forward, struggling and growing amidst pain and mishaps, where inside his forced smile resided both resilience and tenderness of maturity.
Goddess Zi's pretty eyes flashed with a stunning gleam, captivated by Lin Hai.
At her age, a mature man carried great allure.
Of course, Goddess Zi wasn't just a pretty face; the spark in her eyes was likely one of admiration.
"Damn!"
"Damn!"
Liu Neng finally released his hand from his mouth, exclamations pouring from him.
Behind him, a number of business heirs were also astounded.
Even Zhuge Jianguo found it hard to believe; if he thought that Lin Hai was skilled at rough and tumble activities...
He had never thought Lin Hai could be so dazzling when it comes to something so cultured.
"Director Lin... was he a singer before?" The Murong sisters' eyes sparkled.
Ouyang Xiaoya rubbed her ears hard, not believing it at all.
"Hello, I'm an agent and have good connections with Huaxia Voice. Sir, you definitely have the talent to be a singer. Just sign a contract and, with the company's promotion, you'll reach a million-dollar career within a year."
From the crowd of reporters, someone pushed forward, handing a business card to Lin Hai, speaking.