The group performed at a performance theater in the town. It was different from the performances in open-air tents in the village. The theater not only had a spacious stage and lighting gas lamps, but the audience seats under the stage were also very impressive.
Xie Yumian has been preparing for more than a month to play the heroine Xi'er in "The White-Haired Girl". Because of her outstanding appearance and good luck, she was spotted by the director of the troupe, so she had the opportunity to play such an important role. An important role in the drama.
After getting dressed up, the performances in front of her started one by one. She waited nervously in the back because "White-Haired Girl" was scheduled to the end and was the finale performance, so she had to wait for a long time.
While waiting, she stood behind the red cloth and peeked down the stage. With just one glance, she saw Xu Zhe'an sitting in the VIP seat at the front. The man in a straight military uniform was sitting in the middle, looking majestic and handsome. .
She had seen it during rehearsal before. Xu Zhe'an's name was on the invitation list. She knew he would come, so she had been paying attention silently.
Just then, she saw another familiar face.
Jiang Lai? !
Why is she here?
And he even sat next to Xu Zean!
How could she sit next to Xu Zhe'an? Why? Why should she?
Xie Yumian suddenly lost his composure. He kept staring at Xu Zhe'an and Jiang Lai, not daring to relax his observation for a moment. He was filled with doubts and speculations, and felt as if a hammer was pounding in his heart. His breathing was not smooth.
"Yumian, what are you doing? You can't watch here."
Xie Yumian was suddenly patted, and her heart skipped a beat, and she suddenly came back to consciousness.
After taking a blank look, he suddenly saw that Jiang Lai had put his head directly to Xu Ze'an's ear! The two of them were so close, it was as if they were about to kiss!
What is Jiang Lai doing! Shameless women are already married and still dare to get close to other men!
Xie Yumian was restless. Although he had come back, he seemed to have lost his soul.
At this time, Jiang Lai was sitting next to Xu Zhe'an, and on the other side sat the overseas Chinese geologist, translating for the two of them.
Jiang Lai often comes to town for work reasons. After all, geologists mainly study this piece of land. In addition, the two communicate smoothly and even speak more proficient English than the translator he brought. Geology The relationship between the scholar and Jiang Lai and me was like that of friends.
Xu Ze'an watched the two people on the side communicating without any obstacles, talking and laughing like they had been friends for many years, which made him admire Jiang Lai's ability even more.
The purpose of my visit this time was to invite this geologist to the city for teaching and research. I even brought friends who had studied abroad for many years to help translate. However, when I arrived, the translator was of no use at all. No matter what Jiang came to say during the whole process, Can handle it.
Hearing from the county secretary that Jiang Lai's spoken English was all self-taught, Xu Zhe'an was even more curious and amazed. It was unbelievable that a native country girl could speak the spoken English of a foreign native through self-study.
At this time Jiang Lai turned around and whispered.
"Mr. Mai has agreed. You can leave for the city in two days."
"Well, that's great. Sorry to trouble you. Thanks to your help with translation this time, our cooperation has gone so smoothly."
Jiang Lai disagreed.
"I also use money to do things, so you don't need to thank me."
Xu Zhe'an glanced at Jiang Lai. His facial features were delicate and his skin was white. Although he was dressed in simple clothes, he had an air of being free from dust. He didn't look like someone who had suffered hardships in the countryside, but looked more like his pampered sister. Also clean and beautiful.
Xu Zhe'an was full of curiosity about Jiang Lai and rarely took the initiative to ask her.
"Then how do you know so many related professional words? Our conversation just now involved many words that only professionals understand, and you were able to translate them completely. I am very curious. Is it convenient for you to explain?"
Because he was a soldier and was used to a commanding tone, and he was also used to having the attitude of a superior when speaking to Jiang Lai.
"Before I came here, the secretary's secretary came to me and told me something about Mr. Mai, so I went to check the information. The county bookstore has a lot of professional English reading materials, which was of great help to me."
"You are very good, better than any girl I have ever seen. Your talents will make a great contribution to our country. Do you want to consider working in the city?"
"What are you doing in the city?"
"The country is making progress, and the pace of opening up will not stop. I believe that our country will soon usher in the peak of international trade. By then, talents like you will be the most precious and scarce in our country.
I want to be fully prepared before everything comes. "
Jiang Lai nodded.
The real Open Day is only two or three years away. In fact, it can be seen from all aspects now that the state's control in this area is slowly relaxing.
Many people have begun to boldly start business, and there are also many people like Jiang Lai and Xie Jian who rely on reselling second-hand furniture. Even if they are caught, it is just a verbal education, which is not what most people think. The consequences are serious.
Xu Zhe'an also knew that the general trend was unstoppable, so he looked at Jiang Lai with some urgency.
"I still have my own things to do. Once I'm done, I can consider your proposal."
"I will continue to contact you until you agree. Of course, don't worry about other aspects. We will never treat you badly."
At this point, the performance begins, the host comes on stage, and then the actors come on stage.
Jiang Lai watched with interest, and Little Pudding followed while watching and commenting.
"The performance style of this era is more or less conservative. It's boring to show your thighs without girls."
"If you like to see your thighs, send me to a place where your thighs are exposed."
Modern life still has its benefits.
Although it is good here, the material conditions are still too poor. So what if you have money? If you can’t buy something, you still can’t enjoy it.
Each scene came to an end, and finally, "The White-Haired Girl" starring Xie Yumian began.
Because the actors' makeup was quite heavy, it would have been impossible to tell one of the actresses from the other if it weren't for their different hairstyles and clothes. However, Jiang Lai recognized Xie Yumian at a glance and couldn't help but sigh that he was the heroine's true love. pink.
Mr. Mai on the side would ask Jiang Lai some questions from time to time. He couldn't understand what was being sung at all, but he could roughly understand it.
As long as Mr. Mai talks to Jiang Lai, Xu Zhe'an will immediately ask a question.
"Mr. Mai, do you need anything?"
"No."
At this time, Xie Yumian on the stage saw the two people very close to each other at a glance, and for a moment, his steps were disrupted.
(End of chapter)
