A hundred flavors of life

"Farewell My Concubine, he tells the story of the conflict between Chu and Han."

"King Chu, who is that? He is an invincible hero, a brave general who can conquer thousands of armies!"

"But God couldn't help him. He was ambushed by the Han army in Gaixia, and Liu Bang was trapped to death!"

"That night, there was a strong wind, and Liu Bang's soldiers sang Chu songs all night long. When the Chu troops heard this, they thought Liu Bang had captured Chu territory. They all panicked and ran away. The overlord also shed tears after listening to Chu songs. !”

"No matter how powerful people are, they can never defeat destiny!"

"When the overlord's life came to an end, only a horse and a woman were left with him."

"The Overlord asked Wu Zui Ma to escape, but Wu Zui Ma refused to go, and asked Yu Ji to go, but Yu Ji refused. Yu Ji poured wine for the Overlord for the last time, danced the sword for the Overlord for the last time, and then drew her sword and killed herself. The end!"

Master Guan was sitting on the Taishi chair in the middle of the theater. His apprentices stood in a circle, Hua Twelve and Er Erhong stood at the front, facing him. He pointed at them with his hand:

"You have all heard the play, but I am telling you today that there is a principle in singing and being a person in this play, which is to stay true to your original intention and never forget your original intention!"

"You two have only been dating for a few years. You are not even willing to go to the church. I have to use the word 'beg', master. If you don't change your moral character, even if you are half popular, you won't be able to last long." !”

"People, get what you want and make yourself perfect!"

After finishing speaking, Master Guan snorted: "Do you understand?"

Er Erhong bowed slightly: "I understand, master!"

Master Guan always said to Hua Twelve: "Where are you!"

Hua Twelve rolled his eyelids: "I understand!" What he said was so vague that even Er Erhong, who was standing next to him, couldn't hear clearly, and all the juniors behind him couldn't help laughing.

Master Guan said with sincerity and sincerity: "You, from the day you learned opera, you have been able to watch it, and you have become good at singing. There is nothing difficult for you in singing, chanting, doing and playing. You are so talented that I dare not say that there is no one before or after. At least the master is the only one I’ve ever seen in my life.”

"When you came here, you had a six-fingered baby. I said it was because my ancestor didn't reward you with food. But your mother was also ambitious. She held back her tears and gave you the six-fingered baby outside at the entrance of the alley. Cut it!"

"I just thought about it, it must be the Grandmaster who took pity on you and gave you such a spirituality. You have to cherish your blessings, understand? Otherwise, your virtue will be deficient. When the time comes, the Grandmaster will take away your spirituality, but you won't even have time to cry! "

Hua Twelvexin said that unless the patriarch takes away my system, he really can't take away my talent.

However, seeing the sincerity of what Master Guan said, and thinking of the care he had given to him over the past few years, Hua Twelve immediately said seriously:
"I know, Master!"

Master Guan pointed at the apprentices around him who had not yet graduated, including Duan Xiaolou, Shang Yunqiu, Zhang Zichou, and those apprentices who didn't even have stage names.

Everyone nodded.

Bang bang bang, applause came from the back of the crowd. The apprentice stepped aside and looked back, and saw Na Kun, the boss of Guanghe Building, standing outside with a smile, and it was him who was applauding.

"A strict teacher produces a great disciple, and a famous teacher becomes a famous actor. No wonder Master Guan can teach famous actors like Boss Cheng and Boss Hong. That's the truth. If the whip is used, I can tell you how capable you are!"

When Na Kun walked in with a smile, Master Guan quickly stood up to greet him, nodding and bowing:
"You are so exalted, sir. The fragrant wind has brought you to our great joy. You asked someone to say hello so that we can welcome you!"

Na Kun said obediently: "No, Eunuch Zhang has entrusted me with the job of booking dramas, Guanghe Building. I have to help check it."

Master Guan stooped even lower: "Zhang Zhai has entrusted you with the errand of ordering dramas. Then you will be our parents who are happy to provide food and clothing. If you support us, the children will wear new clothes by the end of the year!"

Na Kun smiled a little arrogantly: "The clothes are easy to wear, but the opera work is difficult. Who is Eunuch Zhang? He is a martial arts student who studied in the palace, and he has performed opera for the Queen Mother Lafayette. He is an expert!"

"When I sing an opera for an old man, if I make a wrong step, they will know it very well. If the thing doesn't work, let alone the new clothes, I can imprison you for doing this!"

Master Guan nodded repeatedly: "You are right!"

Na Kun said as he walked, walked into the theater, and when he came to Hua Twelve and Er Yuehong, he quickly bowed: "Boss Cheng, Boss Hong, good luck to you two!"

Even though Na Kun was putting on airs in front of Master Guan, it was because the troupe pointed at the theater to eat.

But when you meet a famous actor, the roles are reversed. The theater owner points to the famous actor to make money, and he has to support him.

Hua Twelve said nothing, turned his head to one side, and said with a smile on his face in February:

"Master, please tell us. My senior brother and I have been singing at your place for three years. When did we make the wrong move?"

Na Kun quickly apologized, raised his hand and lightly slapped his fat face:
"Look at my mouth. Who are you two? If you take one more step or take one less step, won't the rules in the future dramas have to be changed and everything will be according to you two!"

These words made Er Erhong laugh: "That boss is really good at talking!"

Hua Twelve had watched the movie "Farewell My Concubine" in his early years, but because it was a literary film, he watched half of it in fast forward. He vaguely remembered the part about singing to the old eunuch, but he didn't know the specific details. .

He opened his mouth and asked Na Kun: "Who is Eunuch Zhang? How many years have it passed? Are you still dreaming of returning to the Qing Dynasty and thinking about being domineering?"

Na Kun heard what he said was rude and quickly reminded:

"Hey, you should be careful. You have always heard of Xiao De Zhang, right? Gold and silver are like the sea, and there is countless money. This time, you two can show some real skills. When he is happy, he will reward you with whatever you want. More than a bag of silver!”

Hua Twelve has naturally heard of Xiao Dezhang's name, but the things in this mission world are more or less different from the real world. But knowing who he is, he doesn't take it too seriously, but he doesn't want to. Something really happened during the outing party.

On the day of the party, several theater troupes entered Zhang's house. Hua Twelve and Er Yuehong were given the "Farewell My Concubine" discount. They were painting their faces backstage when a little girl came over:
"Cheng Dieyi, February Red, you sing so well, can you teach me when you have time?"

These days, girls are generally not allowed to go backstage. Before Hua Twelve said anything, Er Erhong asked strangely: "How did you get in?"

The girl smiled and said: "The leader of Chunhe's class is my father, you can just call me Bai Niu!"

At this time, Master Guan, who was urging Xiao Shitou and others to put on makeup and get ready, saw someone harassing his pillar and quickly stepped forward to scold him:
"Where is this girl from? Don't you know the rules?"

There was a shouting here, and a middle-aged man walked over quickly, grabbed Bai Niu, and then smiled apologetically at Hua 12 and the other two:
"Boss Cheng, Boss Hong, my daughter is naughty, I'm sorry, Master Guan, please forgive me!"

Hua Twelve and Er Erhong both smiled and said it was okay, and Master Guan also softened his expression:

"It's Boss Bai from Chun Heban. You're welcome. It's not me who is trying to make trouble. We have rules in our troupe business. It's unlucky for a woman to enter the backstage!"

"That's what you said." Boss Bai apologized repeatedly and took the reluctant Bai Niu away.

Hua Twelve glanced at Bai Niu's back, Xiaoye Qianwen, I don't know which character in the plot she is.

Master Guan touched his right eyelid, frowned and told the disciples around him, including Hua Twelve and Er Erhong:

"Someone broke the rules before the show started. My right eyelid is still twitching. I'm afraid it's not a good sign. Please be careful when you get on stage soon. Don't make any mistakes!"

The disciples all nodded in agreement.

There are also specialties in the hall plays. Today's one is the longevity hall. The opening play is "Blessings from Heavenly Officials" by Chunhe Class, the second play is "Hundred Longevity Pictures" by Xiangsi Opera Club, and the third play is "Happy Luck Comes to the Guan Family" "The Peach Club" by the class.

As for "Farewell My Concubine", it is the finale that the owner ordered alone. With Hua Twelve and Er Yuehong's reputation in Beijing and Tianjin, they are the finale, and the other troupes have absolutely nothing to say.

In the garden, the banquet began, and the show started on the stage.

Chunhe Ban's "Blessings from Heavenly Officials" and Acacia Society's "Hundred Years of Life" were performed smoothly, and all the guests watched with gusto and applauded.

Hua Twelve and Er Yuehong finished putting on their makeup and took a quick look when they were waiting to appear. They saw the old eunuch taking the high seat, with pretty maids waiting on both sides. She was white and fat, like an old lady.

But while others cheered when watching the show, he watched the show with his lips curled up, as if he wasn't doing a good job.

It is understandable to say that for such a birthday banquet, the troupe must not make any mistakes in the performance, otherwise it will be considered unlucky by the owner. Therefore, when the actors perform, they do not seek merit but seek no faults. They can only say that their performance is good. It's quite satisfactory. Since this Eunuch Zhang is an expert, he won't think that his acting is that good.

After "Hundred Years of Life", there is "The Peach Club" by Xi Lucheng Guan Family Class. "Peach Fair", also known as "Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea" and "Eight Immortals Sending Birthday", tells the story of the Queen Mother's birthday, a Peach Fair was held, the Eight Immortals crossed the sea to celebrate her birthday, and they fought with the fish spirits in the sea.

Xiao Shitou Duan Xiaolou plays the role of Lu Dongbin, the little leper Zhang Zichou plays the role of Tieguai Li, and Shang Yunqiu plays the female role of the Goldfish Fairy. Today these three are officially on stage and playing the leading role.

Originally, they had performed this play eighteen hundred times in the audience, and there would definitely be no problems. However, during the martial arts scene between Tieguai Li and the Goldfish Fairy, there was a guest in the audience who came to congratulate Eunuch Zhang on his birthday. , failed to hold the tea bowl, and fell to the ground with a clang.

This was a big deal. Shang Yunqiu was playing with a flower gun when he was startled by the sound and the flower gun flew out.

Master Guan was watching from the audience, his body swaying, as soon as the trick shot fell to the ground, Xi Luck Cheng Guan's signature would be completely destroyed.

Besides, let alone the signboard, if the flower gun flies under the stage, the people in Zhang House will say you are an assassin and they will be arrested immediately.

At this time, Xiao Shitou Duan Xiaolou, with quick eyesight and quick hands, flipped over to the edge of the stage with a somersault, holding the edge of the stage with both hands, and pushed the carp up with both feet. The flower gun flew back, and was caught by Shang Yunqiu who had a cold sweat on his face. In the hand, following the beating of gongs and drums in the rushing wind, and fighting with the little leper's iron crutch.

In this scene, Duan Xiaolou's rescue was flawless, as if it had been arranged in advance. In addition, the process was so exciting that Eunuch Zhang rarely smiled and shouted "good".

It was only then that Master Guan felt like he had regained his consciousness. His heart was still pounding and beating rapidly.

When the curtain call came, Eunuch Zhang shouted the word "reward", and [-] yuan was brought directly to him. Duan Xiaolou became famous in one battle.

Next, the finale of "Farewell My Concubine" by Hua Twelve and Er Yuehong. The two were already famous actors. As soon as they appeared on stage, the audience burst into applause. Whether it was the remnants of the Qing Dynasty or the public security of this old society. Officer, you have to stretch out your hand to chirp.

Especially the father-in-law, staring at Er Er's red face, his eyes were so full of laughter that he couldn't find them anymore.

After the song was over, he was rewarded with another five hundred yuan, which made the two troupes look envious and jealous.

Originally, after thanking the reward, today's meeting was just for fun. Unexpectedly, Eunuch Zhang said:

"Boss Cheng is said to be one of the best in female roles. It's still early today, so why not sing 'A Dream in the Garden' again?"

Although he was asking, his tone was that he could not refuse.

Hua Twelve was not used to his temper, so he was about to say no, but suddenly he saw Master Guan, Guang and Lou Nakun bowing to him in the audience.

Unable to get rid of the two's affection, he went back to change his clothes, came out and sang "A Dream in the Garden" again, which won the house's approval.

Eunuch Zhang was quite generous, and this time he directly rewarded him with a thousand oceans.

Below the stage, in Chun He's class, several female actors made sarcastic remarks, while the white girl looked at Hua Twelve with stars in her eyes, just like the star-chasers of later generations.

After I got off the stage and took off my makeup, a steward from Zhang House came over to send a message, saying that Eunuch Zhang wanted to see Boss Cheng and Boss Hong. When a tray of two thousand silver dollars was handed over, Master Guan looked embarrassed:
"How about I go with you?"

The steward, who wore his hair plaited in front, snorted and said nothing.

Na Kun kept his head down and said with an apologetic smile: "Old steward, please talk to Eunuch Zhang. Boss Cheng and Boss Hong are both famous actors. It's not appropriate to spread the news. Otherwise, let's change them."

Before he finished speaking, the old butler's eyes widened and he smacked his lips: "There are so many troupes in Sijiucheng, and there is no shortage of Xi Luck Cheng. It's up to you whether to go or not!"

The meaning of threat is self-evident.

Master Guan's lips trembled, and he finally sighed, walked over to Hua Twelve and Er Yuehong and said, "Just follow me!"

Hua Twelve raised his eyebrows: "Master, what's going on?"

Master Guan forced a smile and said: "It's nothing. Eunuch Zhang said he is also good at troupes. Maybe he wants to talk about opera with you!"

Na Kun stepped forward and said, "Boss Cheng, actually." Halfway through his words, Master Guan held him down with his hand: "Master, there are some hurdles that he can't get around."

Hua Twelve always felt that this was not a good thing, so he waved his hand and said, "I won't go!"

Master Guan suddenly bowed to Hua Twelve and fell to the ground: "Xiaodouzi, master..., please." When he got up, he was already in tears.

Hua Twelve looked at him for a long time, then suddenly smiled: "Master said so seriously, then I'll just go there!"

He stood up and said to the steward: "Let's go!"

Er Erhong also followed: "Then I'll go and have a look too!"

Hua Twelve nodded towards him.

The two of them were led to the back house. As soon as they entered, they saw Eunuch Zhang holding a flower-like girl, nibbling on the Arhat bed. When he got up, his mouth was full of rouge.

Hearing the movement behind him, he turned around and saw the two of them. He waved the little girl off, and then rushed over with a silver smile on her face:
"Hurry up and make our family special!"

Hua Twelve was about to step forward and kill him, but Er Erhong suddenly stretched out his hand to stop him: "Brother, you can't handle this old eunuch's identity, let me do it!"

As he spoke, he stepped forward and kicked the old eunuch.

The old eunuch looked to be between 70 and [-] years old. He was wobbling when he walked. He originally thought he could knock her down with just one kick, but in the end, the old eunuch reached out and grabbed Er Erhong by the ankles.

It is clearly the method of Yang Style Tai Chi.

Er Erhong used Meishan Fist, and her attacks were like a storm, and the wind was rolling around the remaining clouds. As a result, she was suppressed by the old eunuch at every turn.

The old eunuch's Tai Chi was a real one at first sight. He could restrain Er Er Hong everywhere with one hand. Finally, he casually let Er Er Hong collapse on the Arhat's bed like a joke.

As soon as Er Erhong fell down, she wanted to get up, but found that her whole body was sore and weak, and she couldn't sit up. It was obvious that the opponent's strength had shaken her muscles and bones.

The old eunuch smiled and said to Hua Twelve: "Otherwise, you would also have trouble with our family?"

Er Erhong shouted on the Luohan bed: "I am a member of the Changsha Hong family. Do you really want to make enemies of my nine sects?"

Eunuch Zhang burst into laughter: "Who do I think he is? It turns out he is a native of the south. Not to mention the nine gates, even the real admiral of the nine gates back then had to kneel down to say hello when he saw our family!"

After he finished speaking, he came towards Hua Twelve. The latter stepped forward, turned around and came behind Eunuch Zhang. He pressed one hand directly on the old eunuch's back heart without making any sound, but the old eunuch spurted out a mouthful of blood. .

Eunuch Zhang stood there and asked with a stiff expression: "Niu Tongue Palm of Bagua Sect, what is your relationship with Gong Monkey?
Hua Twelve raised his lips: "Strictly speaking, he is my father-in-law!"

After he said these words, Eunuch Zhang fell straight to the ground.

Hua Twelve pushed Yuehong to the point where he was bleeding, and he twisted his muscles and bones. Only then did the latter come to his senses. The first thing he said when he got up was:

"Senior brother, don't worry, I will take care of this matter!"

Hua Twelve nodded: "Okay, then I will kill the housekeeper soon!"

After walking out of Zhang's house, Master Guan and Na Kun were waiting here anxiously.

Hua Twelve bowed his hand to Master Guan: "Master Guan, today I have finally repaid my debt to Xifu Cheng. From now on, we will never be sworn in. Please take care and say goodbye!"

After saying that, without looking at Master Guan, he got into a rickshaw and left.

Without saying anything or looking at Master Guan, Er Yuehong waved towards the distance. Someone came running towards him and ordered:

"Take my post to the man named Sun and tell him that I killed Eunuch Zhang!"

Master Guan originally wanted to speak softly, but when he heard the news, he was so frightened that he collapsed on the ground and was speechless.

Thanks: Brother 08a for the reward, thanks to the brothers who voted monthly and recommended tickets, and thanks to the brothers who read and followed up the collection, thank you.