sbdcsierra Chapter 484 The Vengeful Spirits of the Opera Troupe (1)
Chapter 484 The Vengeful Spirits of the Opera Troupe (1)
"Huh? Why, senior sister?" Ah Xiu scratched her head, not quite understanding.
When you like someone, don't you always want to be with them? Why are you still happy after you break up?
Ren Yinyin gently tapped Ah Xiu's head and explained with a smile, "Silly girl, liking someone doesn't always mean being together all the time. If being apart allows the other person to pursue a better future and realize their ambitions, that's also a kind of love."
Ah Xiu blinked her big eyes, seemingly understanding but not quite.
Ren Yinyin continued, "Like a bird in the sky, if it is always trapped in a cage, it will not be happy no matter how much you like it. Only by letting it fly to a wider sky can it soar freely. Maybe when it gets tired of flying, it will come back to your side."
As Ah Xiu listened to her senior sister's words, an image of a bird breaking free of its cage and flying into the blue sky appeared in her mind.
"Senior sister, I think I understand now." Ah Xiu's face showed a look of sudden realization. "If you like someone, you should make them happy, even if you break up."
Ren Yinyin nodded with satisfaction, "That's right, true love is about letting go, not about possessing."
Ah Xiu nodded vigorously, feeling that what her senior sister said made perfect sense.
Xiao Hai's face darkened upon hearing this. "Senior sister, Ah Xiu is already stupid, and you're still trying to fool her!"
What drives him toward a better future? In his opinion, his senior sister just doesn't want someone following her around all the time; she's been in jail for so long and just wants some fresh air!
"You're the idiot!" Ah Xiu glared at Xiao Hai, feeling looked down upon after hearing his words.
Having her thoughts exposed, Ren Yinyin coughed lightly. She couldn't very well tell Ah Xiu, who had just suffered a heartbreak, "I just don't want anyone following me day and night, it's too much trouble!"
Wouldn't that be like stabbing Ah Xiu in the heart again?
Just then, a commotion suddenly broke out outside the courtyard.
Ren Yinyin was overjoyed and stood up as if fleeing, saying, "I'll go out and see what happened."
Seeing that his senior sister had left, Xiao Hai said to Ah Xiu earnestly, "Your senior sister is cunning and mischievous, don't believe everything she says!"
You'll be fooled!
"If I don't believe my senior sister, why should I believe you?" Ah Xiu huffed and shoved Xiao Hai aside, then chased after Ren Yinyin as they left.
Xiao Hai sighed helplessly and complained, "I'm only saying this for your own good, you really don't appreciate my kindness!"
Ever since Ah Xiu came to Fuxi Hall, he has cared for her and looked after her both in terms of her life and her feelings!
However, Ah Xiu couldn't see his efforts. At first, she chased after Ah Chu, but now she believes her senior sister's words even more!
"What a fool!"
The feeling of unrequited love is truly unbearable!
When Ah Chu was around, Ah Xiu's gaze would always unconsciously follow him!
With Ah Chu gone, Ah Xiu has become even closer to her senior sister!
Even if neither of them is around, Ah Xiu can go play with Wang Cai; she just can't see him!
"How pitiful and lamentable!" Xiao Hai sighed.
"What are you sighing about here for?" Mao Xiaofang frowned as he passed by the yard and saw Xiao Hai shaking his head and sighing.
"Ah, nothing, Master. I think I heard something lively outside. I'll go take a look!" When Xiao Hai saw Mao Xiaofang, he was afraid that his master would see through his thoughts, so he quickly ran out of Fuxi Hall.
Mao Xiaofang shook his head, "One or two of them, they're not steady at all!"
He was the only one left in the entire Fuxi Hall, and it was very quiet. Mao Xiaofang was still a little unaccustomed to it.
"Fine, I'll go see what happened!" With that, Mao Xiaofang walked out of the Taoist temple with his hands behind his back.
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Phoenix Theater Troupe is a very famous theater troupe. They not only perform in the provincial capital, but also tour in the towns below to increase their fame!
That day, they arrived in Gantian Town!
Well-informed opera fans already knew and rushed to the town entrance to greet them. Achu, also an opera fan, left Fuxi Hall early.
He didn't tell anyone else; everyone went about their own business until the Phoenix Theatre Troupe arrived on the street next to Fuxi Hall, at which point they were drawn out by the sound.
As soon as Ren Yinyin and the others came out, they were attracted by the lively scene.
Colorful flags fluttered in the streets, and several members of the Phoenix Opera Troupe were riding in rickshaws, waving and greeting the villagers of Gantian Town amidst cheers. Many troupe staff members followed behind, carrying boxes.
Police officers came out to maintain order; the scene was quite spectacular!
In the crowd, Achu stood excitedly at the front, her eyes shining.
Ah Xiu spotted Ah Chu at a glance and instinctively wanted to run over, but stopped after taking just one step.
She remembered what her senior had said: liking someone doesn't necessarily mean you have to be with them all the time.
Ren Yinyin watched the noisy scene with curiosity. She didn't understand opera and rarely listened to it.
Xiao Hai followed behind and felt a pang of sadness when he saw Ah Xiu's appearance.
Mao Xiaofang strolled over slowly with his hands behind his back. Seeing the lively scene, the corners of his mouth turned up.
From time to time, shouts of "Yi Xiaolong," "Ying Jingtang," and so on could be heard from the crowd.
These two must be the famous performers of the Phoenix Opera Troupe!
The group was led by Ye, the head of the Phoenix Opera Troupe, who was talking to Zhou Sanyuan.
Zhou Sanyuan was in charge of the reception and ticket sales, and he was so happy he practically grinned from ear to ear!
The thought that this was the captain's high regard for him, and that he could make money from selling tickets, made him feel incredibly proud.
With both fame and fortune, people who saw the Phoenix Theatre Troupe on Wednesday were even more enthusiastic, as if they had seen a god of wealth!
Master Ye smiled, thoroughly enjoying the enthusiasm of the people of Gantian Town. The more they enjoyed watching the opera, the more famous his troupe would become, and the more money they could earn.
His gaze swept across the crowd, and he suddenly spotted a familiar face, causing him to quicken his pace.
"Hey, Master Ye, what's wrong? Slow down!" Zhou Sanyuan hurriedly followed.
Master Ye approached Mao Xiaofang and said with delight, "Senior Brother, is that you?"
"You are..." Mao Xiaofang was somewhat surprised; the person in front of him looked very familiar.
"I am Ye Tiancheng!"
"Tiancheng?" Mao Xiaofang smiled. "I really didn't expect that!"
Zhou Sanyuan came over and asked, "Master Ye, do you know Master Mao?"
One is an opera singer, the other is a Taoist priest—they have nothing in common!
"We know each other more than just acquaintances! Xiao Fang used to study opera with my father; we were fellow apprentices!" Master Ye said happily.
"Master, you used to sing opera! How come I've never heard you mention it?" A-Chu squeezed next to Mao Xiaofang, and Ren Yinyin and the others followed curiously.
"I studied for more than a year, and then I met the founder and entered the Taoist sect!" Mao Xiaofang said.
"Xiao Fang, I didn't expect to see you here. It's been so many years. Come on, let's go have a drink!" Master Ye said, pulling Mao Xiao Fang along.
Mao Xiaofang declined, saying, "Tiancheng, you have so many people with you, you must have a lot to do. I won't bother you any longer. Let's get together again when we have time!"
“Master Mao, Director Song is treating Master Ye to dinner at Hexinglou Restaurant tonight. Why don’t you come along?” Zhou Sanyuan interjected.
The Fuxi Hall where Mao Xiaofang works is the most indispensable place in Gantian Town besides the police station. Zhou Sanyuan knows that even if he takes it upon himself to invite Master Mao, Director Song will only pat him on the shoulder and praise him for doing a good job!
Upon hearing Zhou Sanyuan's words, Master Ye also invited Mao Xiaofang to reminisce.
Unable to refuse such a kind offer, Mao Xiaofang nodded in agreement.
Achu was even happier than Mao Xiaofang. Since his master was going, couldn't he go with him?
Yi Xiaolong is his idol; he's a long-time opera fan!
Being able to eat and chat with your idol up close is something every fan dreams of!