Chapter 46

Page Forty-Five Offering Applause Like Thunder

“Hey! You’re so dirty!” The orange-clad Tian Qian stood up and screamed after being sprayed with cola, instantly becoming the center of attention in the surrounding seats.

“I’m sorry, Sister Qian. I couldn’t hold back,” I hurriedly pulled out a tissue to wipe her face, then turned to continue criticizing the massive plot point, “The key is this Thunder Meow-Meow! What is Thunder Meow-Meow?”

Meow-meow, my ass. In this work, there’s only one cat girl. Believe me or not, my little sister Orange will jump up and kick your head off!

“It’s an artist name, right?” Yuaue seemed very interested in analyzing, “It’s quite good. This kind of cool yet cute feeling, no, more cute? So, what did that child turn into?”

“How can you suddenly act like a mother when you’ve never cared about him before?” Even caught red-handed, Tian Qian tried hard to deny Yuaue, just like she did when she was still a punk fat girl.

“What mother??” This was the helpless response from Léi Là, who couldn’t join the conversation due to information asymmetry. He couldn’t even understand what we were talking about, which made him look somewhat pitiful.

On stage, the spotlight dimmed quietly, and the thin white curtain descended. In the dim light, the curtain wasn’t transparent, but when the lights behind it lit up, a silhouette of a girl appeared on the white curtain. It was a girl with twin tails wearing a short skirt, causing cheers and exclamations.

Just like the bamboo grove and fish in the entrance hall, this shop really enjoys such shadow play tricks.

“I don’t know what I wanted to say…”

As everyone waited for the accompaniment to start, Thunder Meow-Meow began singing.

Her a cappella voice echoed throughout the venue, a soothing female voice that felt like a gentle breeze. With the reverb, it had a unique ethereal quality.

To be honest, I had quite a prejudice against Thunder Tiger because he hadn’t done anything good. But Thunder Meow-Meow’s opening song had a magical power that struck straight to the heart. This refreshing comfort felt like a long-awaited rain after a drought.

“Now ya know, I wasn’t ready to cope…”

After Thunder Meow-Meow sang for a while, the band started playing. The belated drum beats and electronic music blended with her voice, enhancing her rhythm and raising the atmosphere to a higher level. In the dance area below the stage, people waved their glow sticks, creating a small golden stream of light in the dim environment.

Probably those are Thunder Meow-Meow’s little brothers?

“だから何を言えばいいの…”

The first half was in English, and the second half suddenly switched to Japanese, changing the tone as if mimicking a male voice by lowering the pitch. This vocal style reignited another wave of excitement.

Being able to master two completely different voices and switch between them seamlessly in the same song, that’s what they call a dual-voice singer, right?

After the opening song ended, there was a moment of silence until thunderous applause erupted.

Behind the curtain, the lights went out, and Thunder Meow-Meow’s figure disappeared.

“I thought she was just a delinquent, but she speaks English and Japanese so well?”

“No, no~” Tian Qian waved her hand to deny, “She just memorized the pronunciation. The song was chosen by Mr. Yuwen, and she practiced it all day in a karaoke room. She even complained about her throat hurting at noon.”

“Practicing all day to this level, she must be a genius!”

Yuaue still hadn’t recovered, staring blankly at the curtain on stage, her confidence and pride gone, “Wait, who was that on stage just now?”

This expression seemed a bit呆滞, probably the reaction described by Uncle Léi Là when something exceeded expectations.

“Your son, Thunder Tiger? Now called Thunder Meow-Meow.”

“Pfft…cough, cough, cough.” Uncle Léi Là spat out his beer and almost choked.

“I heard he turned into a girl because of some curse… but I didn’t know she was so excellent? No, a seedling seen by Mr. Yuwen must have this kind of ability… Is that really my son?”

“I haven’t heard this either. Are you the only one who doesn’t know? That’s my brat, are you guys joking with me?”

“Could you speak a little softer?” Tian Qian hit the table angrily, still looking displeased, though the guests around were already discussing intensely, so no one noticed, “Let me remind you, legally, your son doesn’t exist anymore.”

“What do you mean? Are you trying to stop us from seeing her?”

“No, of course not. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have let Ling Meng Little Sister call you. I hope that, regardless of whether Big Sister wants to recognize you, both of you respect her decision. After all, you haven’t cared about him for many years…”

“How could I not care? Before being a father, I am a people’s policeman.”

“Only becoming a delinquent could get your attention? Your son is in such a state, I feel sad… And your son is also a people’s child, can’t you spare time to be with him?”

Uncle Léi Là knew he was in the wrong and stopped speaking. Yuaue took over the conversation.

“What about me? I worked hard and earned money for him to have a better life! Everything I built, isn’t it all for him?”

Building an empire with one’s own hands sounds so dramatic…

Tian Qian was ready to counter Yuaue’s argument, “A better life means washing clothes and cooking every day, cleaning a three-hundred-square-meter mansion? Is this a son or a maid?”

I thought about my own father, who has a phobia of women. Not only do I have to be a maid, but I don’t even have a business empire to inherit… Should I run away too?

Yuaue looked stunned, at a loss, “Oh, how did this child tell you all these things? There are too many confidential documents at home, hiring maids is always unsafe.”

“She told us everything, everything! We are closer than real family! Don’t you feel ashamed as parents?”

She hit the table again, her chin resting on her hand, looking at Tian Qian, “Do you want to work for my company, young lady?”

Why did she suddenly offer an olive branch?

Ten minutes had passed since the end of the opening song, and the hostess with long red hair finally returned to the stage.

“I’m very sorry for keeping everyone waiting~ After a brief rest, Thunder Meow-Meow will bring you the next song~”

“That’s too slow!” “Is she going to appear this time?” “Maybe she’s actually ugly?”

Debaters are like cockroaches; they’re everywhere.

Although I haven’t seen her, it’s impossible for her to be ugly. Even if I don’t believe in Yuaue and Uncle Léi Là’s superior DNA, I believe in the divine power of the beautiful girl notebook!

Outside the curtain, as the lights dimmed again, the lights behind the curtain projected Thunder Meow-Meow’s figure onto the curtain. She gently flipped her right hand holding the microphone, turning it into a flower, then gripped it, raised it high, and slowly brought it down…

Everyone watched the microphone, waiting for it to reach Thunder Meow-Meow’s lips. Her movements captured the entire audience’s attention, showcasing the star quality of Thunder Meow-Meow.

“ひとりひとつの夸りがあるんだ…” (Everyone has their own pride)

This time, the band accompanied her singing, starting with a low, powerful voice, with unique oral sounds that were captivating. The passionate singing combined with the intense music ignited the atmosphere within three lines.

“数え切れない伤も爱せなきゃ…” (Even with countless injuries, I still love you)

The previous song was a light rock that served as an appetizer, while this song was a fiery tune that would ignite the audience’s passion. Thunder Meow-Meow’s outstanding vocals and control were evident, but Mr. Yuwen’s choice of songs was also superb. No wonder he was a famous producer; he truly was a true talent scout.

“それでも最后に笑ってやるんだ，止まれないさ.” (Even so, I can still laugh till the end, unstoppable)

After the song ended, the white curtain remained down. Even the debaters were getting impatient.

“Sister Qian, is she not planning to show up tonight?”

“Don’t rush. Tonight, four songs are planned. According to the owner’s arrangement, she’ll appear in the fourth song.”

So, we won’t see Thunder Meow-Meow in the next song either. This Mr. Yuwen really knows how to build anticipation… For example, Uncle Léi Là beside me is already tapping his foot anxiously. How much do you want to see your son as a daughter?

Yuaue seemed calmer, regaining some of her composure.

“I think I know what Mr. Yuwen meant by talent!”

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The Salty Fish Author’s Note:

Thunder Meow-Meow’s opening song is “Magic Words” by Monkeys (the English version is better);

The second song is “Re:Clmb” from Show By Rock Season 2.

Both are songs I really enjoy. Interested readers can search for them on NetEase Music.

Also, don’t comment on why all the songs are in Japanese. I just don’t listen to many Chinese songs!