The first volume of pearl curtains rolls up the western mountain rain at dusk Chapter 0: wedge
I heard that the Liu family, a wealthy family in the city, had invited a troupe to perform for the elder's birthday. The troupe would perform for three days in front of the Liu family compound, and all the people in the city could go and listen. Ordinary people could not afford to go to places like theaters and theatres, but there was a free opera to listen to. As soon as the news came out, many people began to prepare to go early that day and grab a good spot outside the Liu family compound.
Early that morning, the open space outside the Liu family compound was crowded with people, but the big stage was empty. Everyone was eagerly waiting, but after waiting for more than an hour, no one came on stage. The anxious people began to curse and accuse the Liu family of deceiving them.
Another half hour later, the Liu family's steward stepped onto the stage with an apologetic look on his face, bowed to the people and said, "I'm really sorry, the government just sent someone to deliver a message saying that the troupe was kidnapped by criminals outside the city, so the play will probably not be performed today."
The people were in an uproar. There were more and more bandits outside the city, and the world was becoming increasingly unpeaceful. The villains who even spared the opera troupe were truly hateful.
Just as everyone was dispersing in dismay, a teenage boy climbed up the high stage, cleared his throat and said, "I can perform any play, why don't I earn this money ?"
A big man sneered, "You are a hairless bastard, you know nothing."
The young boy did not argue. He opened the huge backpack on his back and took out musical instruments one by one, like a treasure bag, with all kinds of drums, flutes and pipes. After arranging them all, he sang a cappella. Although his voice was immature, his pronunciation was clear and melodious. After singing a few sentences, he tried all the instruments again and he was able to play them all.
"I only want 30% of the money you pay for the troupe. I will sing and play the strings myself. You can also choose the songs you want, and I will sing whatever you want. It's time to have fun on Master Liu's birthday, right?"
Before the manager could say anything, the big man who had mocked him before snorted again: "That wild boy is crazy about money. I think he is probably a liar. He may have accomplices. If you ask me, kick him out. The Liu family's eldest master might as well give some copper coins to everyone to make everyone happy."
The young man sighed: "It turns out that you are the one who is crazy about money."
The big man was furious: "Do you believe I will beat you to death?"
The young man smiled and said, "Take me with you when you leave. I'll go wherever you go."
The big man asked, "You still want to blackmail me?"
"No, you are so angry that you might die of anger at any moment. I play the suona very well. Anyone who hears it will want to lie down. I can give it to you at half the price."
Without waiting for the big man to lose his temper, the young man said loudly, "I'd like to take this opportunity to say a few more words. If you have any wedding or funeral matters at home, please come to me. For funerals, I'll play sheng, xiao, suona, and filial sons will cry for you. For weddings, I'll beat gongs and drums, scatter flowers and toast. I'll give you a 10% discount for the first time and half the price for the second time. My name is Li Diudiuer, and I'm good at everything."
The big man who was ridiculed by him went up to hit him with a red face. Li Diudiuer took a step back and took out two empty bowls from his backpack and placed them on the table: "Wait a minute!"
The big man was stunned: "What are you going to do?"
Li Diudiu placed the bowls and stood up straight, shouting, "He's going to beat me up! Anyone want to place a bet now? Put your bets on me to win in the left bowl, and on him to win in the right bowl. If you win, the dealer will pay you."
The big man looked at him in confusion, not knowing what to do for a moment.
Li Diudiuer asked: "Do you want to beat me up? If you don't, don't stop me from making money."
He looked at the people and said: "We don't need to pay for serious plays, and we won't perform indecent plays without money. If you pay too much, you can be as indecent as you want!"
He looked cheerful with a playful smile, but he felt a little lonely in his heart. Only he himself knew the loneliness of a teenager, and no one would believe him if he told it, so he didn't say anything.
He took a deep breath and told himself in his heart, Li Diudiuer , just hold on, hold on, and you will soon save enough money to buy a house for your master.
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