In fact, I don't know if this is the right thing to do, but whenever I have an opportunity, I shouldn't give up.
To me, this is just a ritual, but to them, it may be a century-long expectation.
After a quick wash, I walked out of the teahouse and walked into the theater next door.
According to the rules of the martial arts world, singing and storytelling both belong to the category of "Wen Chuang".
In a sense, we are from the same origin, and since we are relatively close and have a good relationship on weekdays, it is not difficult to meet the class leader.
The class leader's surname is Sun, with a round face and a square mouth, squinted eyes and thick eyebrows. He always looks hunched over due to the constant reception and delivery.
"Ah! Little fairy!"
"I don't dare to take it, I don't dare to take it." I quickly cupped my hands and said, "Young generation pays homage to Leader Sun."
Leader Sun speaks a strange dialect, which sounds a bit like Northern Shaanxi dialect, but not entirely similar.
In his own words, he traveled to so many places in his early years that he didn’t even know where the dialect was.
"Come on, come on."
Leader Sun enthusiastically grabbed my arm and pushed me next to the main seat.
"Er Yazi! Make tea!"
Turning around, Leader Sun looked at me with a smiling face: "Why do you have time today? Come to this dirty and messy place like ours."
Since ancient times, the storyteller has had the highest status, while the actor has been a little bit second. Naturally, he is somewhat humble when he speaks.
I quickly leaned forward and said back, "You're just trying to offend me by saying that. I'm here today because I really have something to ask for."
"I want to set up a stage and sing a play in Monan, but I have to ask you to come forward."
Leader Sun looked at me with a smile: "My eyelids were twitching when I woke up early. Sure enough, the God of Wealth is here!"
As expected of an old man who travels all over the world, he makes people like him as soon as he opens his mouth.
"I wonder if it's Uncle Ya's birthday, or the little god is overjoyed?"
I waved my hand and said with a smile, "No, it's just a passing joke."
"Ah!" Leader Sun gave Brother Thumbs up: "The little god is benevolent and righteous!"
The so-called passing drama is actually a stage set up on the roadside for passersby to watch casually.
"Is there anything you like about the little fairy?"
"The emperor kills ghosts."
As soon as these words came out, Leader Sun's smile froze on his face.
"This..." He blinked quickly: "Why did you choose such a show?"
I didn't say much, just smiled and said, "It's just a good bite."
"Master Sun, are you in trouble?"
"No, no, no." He waved his hands quickly, was stunned for a moment and then nodded: "This play can only be sung when the stage is broken."
Leader Sun rubbed his fat hands: "It's hard to find actors."
really.
This play is actually not difficult. There are only two actors, one plays Guan Gong and the other plays the kid.
The little ghost circled around the stage, and Guan Gong blocked it from the side. The song was basically finished.
There are taboos in this industry. No one is willing to play the role of this kid. After the performance, he will almost become seriously ill.
I took the money out of my pocket and said, "How about I add some money?"
"Thank you, Master Sun, for your hard work."
He looked down at the money and nodded: "That's OK! You can set a time."
"tonight?"
Leader Sun hesitated for a moment, then put the money into his palm: "Okay, tonight then!"
"No. 84, Poole Street. I'll wait for you."
"Hold on!"
night.
I arrived at the entrance of Laixiang Hotel early, and around seven o'clock in the evening, Boss Sun's truck slowly drove in from the alley.
I quickly stood up, patted the dust on my butt, waved to him from a distance, and directed him to park the car.
Leader Sun jumped out of the car and organized people to set up a square stage.
"Master Sun." I took a few steps forward and whispered, "This stage is facing east and west."
Upon hearing this, his face suddenly wrinkled into a bitter melon: "Brother, you are making things difficult for me."
"I can find an actor, and I've already begged my grandpa to sue my grandma. You still want me to set up a white tiger stage?"
The normal stage faces north and south, which is considered to be auspicious; while the White Tiger Stage can be said to be more inauspicious than inauspicious.
This thing is strange to say. As long as a white tiger platform is built, it can be a quarrel of words or a bloody fight.
I leaned close to Leader Sun's ear and whispered, "Don't be afraid, am I not like this?"
Leader Sun rolled his eyes and sighed softly: "I'll give it a try. You have to be prepared to pay more."
"Okay."
This matter is indeed difficult for him. Even though he is the class leader, actors are his ancestors, so he is naturally polite when he speaks.
