Sir Song, do you want to pledge yourself to me?

Xi Que led Ji Nuan through the alleys and finally arrived at a courtyard on the northern edge of the city, which was where the Hu family lived.

"Miss, the Hu family troupe invited by Manager Lou is staying here. The Hu family troupe has several very talented actors, and the troupe owner expects them to be able to perform on stage in three days." Xi Que introduced as he led Ji Nuan into the yard.

Ji Nuan nodded, "That's good. Let's arrange more people to spread the news as soon as possible."

In the courtyard, the troupe was busy rehearsing, while Troupe Master Hu was sitting alone in the shade of a tree, drinking tea. Looking up, he saw Xi Que leading a young girl towards him. He quickly stood up and greeted them warmly.

"Magpie girl is here, who is this...?"

Mr. Hu is a man in his forties. Perhaps because he often performs on stage, his face looks younger than his peers and he always speaks with a smile.

Xi Que introduced: "Master Hu, this is my daughter, the owner of Fusheng Tower. Let's see how the rehearsal is going."

Upon hearing this, Hu's face immediately lit up with a smile, and he greeted, "Oh, it's the owner of Fusheng Tower who's here! I'm so sorry for not welcoming you! Please take a seat. I'll have them start the show over again so the owner can see if he's satisfied."

Ji Nuan stopped him softly: "Master, there's no need to bother them. I'll just take a look down there."

Although there was no special stage in the courtyard and the actors were all dressed in casual clothes, they all performed convincingly. After two more days of careful rehearsal, they were able to perform on stage as scheduled.

After about a cup of tea, Ji Nuan smiled and said to troupe leader Hu, "Has Manager Lou agreed with the troupe leader that the play will be performed on the Qixi Festival?"

Troupe Master Hu nodded quickly, smiling broadly as he said, "I've explained it, I've explained it. Shopkeeper Lou has already discussed it with me. This play will be divided into five acts, one every three days. It will definitely satisfy the audience."

When Manager Lou first showed the script to troupe leader Hu, he was so excited he immediately wanted to buy it. The plays in their troupe's playbook were also available in other troupes. If they wanted to take their business to the next level, they had to sing songs that others couldn't, creating something they could "have that others didn't."

At this moment, facing the real owner of Fusheng Tower, troupe leader Hu once again rekindled his desire to buy the script.

Troupe Master Hu: "I heard from Shopkeeper Lou that the script for this play, 'A Good Marriage,' belongs to our boss. I wonder if our boss knows who wrote it?"

This question is a bit embarrassing.

Ji Nuan: ...Do you believe me if I tell you that I copied it?

As the number of herbal remedies sold at Ping'an Clinic increased, several containers had recently appeared in Ji Nuan's space, all of which were supplies she had looted during the apocalypse. Among them were many play scripts. Ji Nuan modified the story of the Seven Fairies and Dong Yong, creating the new "Good Match."

After a moment of embarrassment, Ji Nuan smiled and said, "I bought it from an old gentleman."

Hu Banzhu quickly asked, "Is the boss willing to sell it?"

"The troupe wants 'A Perfect Match'? Then give it to the troupe owner."

Ji Nuan spoke casually, as if the new script was just an ordinary item that could be given to others at any time.

Ji Nuan's attitude made it difficult for Hu Banzhu to tell whether she was joking or really wanted to give it to him.

Troupe leader Hu showed an expression of disbelief. "How can that be possible? A troupe can be very popular for a long time with a new play. It will make a lot of money!"

"I know." Ji Nuan tested the temperature of the tea with her curved finger.

Just right.

She took two sips and continued, "I'll have to trouble Master Hu later."

Boss Hu understood.

He said with great joy, "If the boss needs our Hu family troupe in the future, just let him know."

~~~~~

Uncle Wu saw Ji Nuan twice in one day at the Song residence, and the love in his eyes was almost flowing out.

What kind of look is that? (???.???)????

Ji Nuan's heart sank.

She interpreted it as: Someone finally wants her silly child!

"Knowing that you were coming, the master took the urgent documents home. Please come in, young lady. The master is waiting for you in the study!"

Uncle Wu stopped in front of the door of Zhufeng Hall and motioned Ji Nuan to go in by herself.

Ji Nuan confirmed Uncle Wu's intention again before walking around the bamboo grove and entering the Bamboo Wind Hall.

Ji Nuan knocked on the open study door, "Is Master Song done with your work?"

When he heard Ji Nuan's voice, a smile immediately broke out on Song Jinbai's face.

He threw down the brush he was painting with, stood up, walked around the desk, and walked briskly towards Ji Nuan, with joy shining in his eyes.

"Nuan'er, come in quickly!"

He stretched out his hand and naturally held Ji Nuan's, as if this was the most natural action between them.

Ji Nuan followed Song Jinbai into the study and glanced at the desk. "Have you finished your official duties?"

"Well, I'm waiting for you."

Ji Nuan remembered that he was holding a paintbrush just now, so she asked curiously, "What were you painting just now?"

Song Jinbai gently put his arm around Ji Nuan's shoulders and brought her to the desk. "Nuan'er, come and take a look."

Ji Nuan looked closely and saw lotus leaves swaying and lotus flowers standing tall on the paper. A girl in pink was holding a lotus leaf on her head, lazily leaning against a small boat and fishing, as if she wanted to blend into the surrounding scenery.

She pointed at the figure among the lotus leaves and said, "Is this me? What a beautiful painting!"