pick up jade

After Master Zhou's meeting, Yu Dongrong went to a few more poker games, and soon became acquainted with Mrs. Yan's husband.The newly-appointed vice president heard the string song and knew the elegance. With this help, Yu Dongrong went to Weiyang with Miss Yao San and made a few fortunes.

After finishing his business, he came back from Weiyang in a hurry.When the porter old Hutou saw him, the first thing he said was alas, it's a pity.It turned out that these days when the Seventh Young Master was away, Yan Du was playing Qin Meixiang's "Yutangchun" by Qin Boss.Qin Meixiang is now a famous actress in Yandu, and she personally delivered tickets at the door, which shows her friendship.

Yu Dongrong said that I'm not around, so it's fine for you to go to the theater with Mama Hu, and leave it for me, wouldn't it be disappointing to Boss Qin's wishes.The old beard waved his hands again and again, saying how could that be done, it was not proper.The old couple are extremely well-behaved people, and they abide by the old tradition of respect and inferiority.Yu Dongrong then smiled and said that I am not living at home these few days, if anyone comes to give away theater tickets again, you can just go and listen.Lao Hu rubbed his hands together happily, thanking him endlessly.

Secretary and driver Xiao He knows how to read words and expressions: "Go to Boss Qin's place?"

Yu Dongrong hummed, closed his eyes and leaned on the back seat.

The Qin residence is next to Prince Fu's mansion. It used to be a small garden on the east side of the mansion.The emperor is gone, and the princes and nobles of the old days also followed suit.Except for those who know how to manage and manage well and can still maintain the style of the past, most of the rest have sold their properties, left the old capital, and went to other places to find a way out.Good houses are now the mansions of the upstarts.It's just that the verbal name that has lasted for hundreds of years cannot be changed for a while, so the old name is still used.

Faubelle couldn't sell the whole mansion back then, so he sold everything that could be disassembled around it.The small garden has changed hands several times, cleaned up and repaired, and finally became an exquisite garden with a single family, which was bought by Qin Meixiang.At that time, Boss Qin had just become popular, and his pockets were still empty. He was able to buy the precious land thanks to the generosity of Young Master Yu Qi.

So Boss Qin has always been happy to welcome Young Master Yu's occasional stay in the Qin residence.

When Yu Dongrong entered, Qin Meixiang was practicing in the yard.

Frost was approaching, but he was only wearing a suet-colored jacket, with a thin layer of sweat on his face, which shone slightly under the sun.Yu Dongrong held his breath and looked at his flowing body, and felt that he really deserved that name. The whole person was like a plum tree born of white jade, with snow skin and flower appearance, and jade bones and ice posture.

Even if Qin Meixiang took off her stage makeup, she was so glamorous to the extreme, she still looked vulgar.Yu Dongrong has known him for several years, and he often hangs out together. Logically speaking, it should be no surprise, but he is still amazed by him from time to time.I can think of those theater fans who can only see them occasionally on the stage.

After Qin Meixiang finished practicing a whole set, she saw Yu Dongrong when she stopped, and said in surprise, "Qiye!"

Xu Ma, who had been waiting by the side, hurriedly handed over the coat and the teapot.Qin Meixiang nodded with a smile, which meant to thank her.He is always gentle and courteous to those around him: "Make a pot of Qi Hong for Master Qi, the one Boss Shen specially sent over last time."

Boss Shen is a fan of Qin Meixiang's theater and a big tea merchant in Xin'an. Every year he comes to Yan to see the business, and he never forgets to bring some good tea that is hard to buy for money.

Yu Dongrong also laughed: "I'm in favor of Boss Qin."

Qin Meixiang said sternly: "Without Qi Ye, there would be no Meixiang's today. How can there be such a bright saying?"

Yu Dongrong waved his hand: "Come on, don't mention it. If you keep doing this, I'd better go back to my nest."

Qin Meixiang smiled and remained silent.

The Qin residence is a comfortable place.Firstly, the house is really good, secondly, there are beauties, and thirdly, the owner can take care of it.The most important thing is that Qin Meixiang's cook, Fang Shi, can cook excellent Jiangnan dishes.Before eating Granny Fang's dishes, Yu Dongrong always felt that Mama Hu's cooking was very good; after eating it, he knew what it means to be a little witch.

Qin Meixiang changed her clothes and washed her face, and ate tea and talked with Seventh Young Master on the couch.Yu Dongrong brought him a few horses of good stuff, as well as whipped cream for his face and amber peach kernels from Nut Lee.It's all right beside it, there is a piece of flying cotton cloth, which is smooth and fine, like silver silk.Wearing next to the body, soft and sweat-absorbent, is what Qin Meixiang needs most.This kind of cloth was imported in the early years, so it goes without saying that it is expensive.Nowadays, machines are mostly used for cotton spinning, and this kind of good material has almost disappeared.

Young Master Yu Qi is good at this, he really loves someone, and he is willing to spend his time on these delicate little things.Qin Meixiang has been rolling in the wind and rain all her life, she looks gentle and understanding on the surface, but in fact she has a diamond heart long ago.If not, he might not even live today.

But for Yu Dongrong, he is always thinking of love.On the one hand, Qiye Yu is indeed his benefactor and noble person; on the other hand, Qiye Yu treats him like a close friend.

He understands everything, and because he understands, he is extraordinarily willing to show his sincerity.

Madam Xu brought Qiuli soup over, Qin Meixiang coughed twice, and scooped it up to eat.Yu Dongrong put down his teacup: "Why are you coughing again?" Their singing voices and lungs were slightly wounded, and Qin Meixiang's foundation was weaker than others because of the suffering she suffered in her early years.

Boss Qin himself didn't take it seriously: "It's a bit of a problem as soon as autumn comes, and I've seen a few doctors, it's not really a problem, just eat some yin-nourishing things to recuperate and recuperate."

The mellow and gentle Nanqu was playing on the gramophone, and the two of them somehow started talking about the past from the current situation and business, and they both sighed for a while.

Qin Meixiang was originally from a famous family in the south of the Yangtze River. Her great-grandfather was a Tanhua in the old dynasty, and her family was prosperous up to his father's generation.But unfortunately, when he was seven years old, he was abducted by a kidnapper and sold into an opera troupe in Anqing, from a well-clothed young man to a low-level actor.Needless to say, learning opera is hard, but what is more difficult is something else.

He is outstanding in appearance and outstanding in talent. Logically speaking, he should go smoothly and become popular early.It's just that since he has entered the bottom class, his life is naturally lower than that of grass.The class leader is greedy for money, and the seniors are jealous.Because of her good looks, Qin Meixiang was ruined at a young age.He had been ill for a while, and his health has been bad ever since.The troupe master thought he was ruined and let him fend for himself in the troupe.When Hong Shun's class entered Yandu, Qin Meixiang could only play tricks and didn't even have a chance to speak up.Yu Dongrong came into Sanqing Garden by chance that day and saw him doing chores in the backyard. While doing things, he sang the words and phrases in Huanshaji aloud, his voice was so clear and pleasant, which was unprecedented.After seeing his face, Yu Dongrong already had a decision in his heart.

He told about Qin Meixiang to Cao Qingfu, the head of the Wufu class, and the head of the Wufu class went to see the person himself.At that time, Qin Meixiang was so thin that only a pair of big eyes remained, her cheeks were sunken, and her arms and legs were like reed sticks.But Leader Cao and Yu Dongrong both know that the beauty is not in the skin.After Qin Meixiang was bought into the Wufu class, she only raised her for half a year, as if she had been completely reborn.Cao Qingfu sighed to Yu Dongrong at the time: "With this appearance, even if he sings like a broken gong, he will be popular. His former class leader is really blind."

The Wufu class is also called the Cao family class, and it is one of the best families in the Liyuan family.Qin Meixiang's situation has been turned upside down, and she shines like a beautiful jade that has been washed away from the dust.It was the first time he was on stage when he was out of the department, and Young Master Yu Qi was afraid that he would be left out, so he hired a bunch of idlers to applaud him.Who knows that people don't need it at all, as soon as they open their mouths, all the seats below are shocked.When a song is over, the applause and cheers are overwhelming.From then on, Qin Meixiang became popular and became one of the most famous actresses in Yandu.

Speaking of Yu Dongrong's greatest contribution, it is not so much admiring people, it is better to say that he was wise and discerning.

Qin Meixiang has a bright and transparent personality, and after becoming popular, she will inevitably socialize with others.He grew up in the heat and cold of human relationships and the heat of the world, he can bear and laugh, and he can think about many helpless things very openly.At first, he only regarded Young Master Yu Qi as being with those gentlemen.But when the two thoughtful people got together, they quickly noticed that the other was different.The friendship of confidantes gradually overshadowed everything.

Now they are just best friends.It's just that they behave more freely and intimately than ordinary friends.

Yu Dongrong leaned beside Qin Meixiang, slurping to eat Qin Meixiang's leftover autumn pear soup.Qin Meixiang clutched the bowl at first, but later she couldn't twist him, she was quite helpless: "You don't think it's dirty."

Young Master Yu Qi glanced at him suavely: "If you are dirty, there will be no clean people in this world."

Qin Meixiang's eyes warmed up.There was a moment of silence.Yu Dongrong also felt that he had lost his word, and was about to say something to coax, when the cook Fang brought over two bowls of stewed meat and fried fish noodles.

Yu Dongrong lowered his head to eat the noodles, and the toppings had been simmering on the stove for an unknown amount of time. The meat was so tender that it melted in his mouth after a sip.Qin Meixiang pushed the green cabbage across the bridge towards him, then bowed her head and began to eat the noodles one bite at a time.Yu Dongrong was always casual in front of Qin Meixiang, laughing while eating: "Grandma Fang's craftsmanship is probably improving again."

Qin Meixiang didn't talk when eating, but just smiled slightly when she heard the words.It wasn't until he put down his chopsticks that he casually talked about a recent gossip: "A new theater troupe has recently arrived in the city. Troupe Master Cao and I have gone to listen to it a few times, and there are quite a few good ones."

Yu Dongrong wiped his mouth and thought for a while: "Could it be someone named He Chunban?"

Qin Meixiang was a little surprised: "You know." He said, a little happy: "It's nothing else, they have a Tsing Yi named Xiao Yurong, who sings really well..."

"Even if I can pass you?"

Qin Meixiang shook her head: "That's different. If one person sings for the rest of his life, if he can sing one or two roles to the extreme, he's considered successful..."

The two were talking, Xu Ma opened the curtain: "Young Master, Seventh Master, there are guests here."

It was Cao Sande, the steward of the Wufu class, leading a strange middle-aged man.

Qin Meixiang got up to greet them, and Yu Dongrong also sat up and greeted them with a smile.They were old acquaintances with the members of Cao's class, and Cao Sande didn't shy away from it, and explained the purpose of coming straight to the point.

It turned out that the man was the class leader of the Hechun class, and wanted to invite Qin Meixiang to have a play with the Hechun class.

Yu Dongrong watched from the side indifferently, humming coldly in his heart.There are quite a few famous actors in Yandu singing Dan, Cao Xiaoxiang and Yang Qinghan are both in Cao's class, and they are above Qin Meixiang in terms of seniority and seniority.Cao Qingfu didn't come by himself, only Guanshi Cao came, obviously there was a lot to be said for this.

He thought of it, how could Qin Meixiang not think of it, and immediately asked politely.Cao Sande also seemed to feel that his matter was not very bright, so he talked about it in one go.

It turned out that Hechun Troupe went to Beijing to sell operas, and before he could appear on stage in any theater, he offended Prince Rui first.They are a small team with no reputation, and they were messed up after several performances.There are many famous actors and actresses in Yandu, and the tastes of movie fans are so tricky.Once it was passed on ten times, it was passed on to a hundred times, and before it was done, the reputation of the theater troupe was ruined.Tickets can't be bought, and it looks like winter is coming, and the whole group of people, old and young, will suffer.In desperation, she had no choice but to move around, hoping to find a famous actress to play and save her.

Prince Rui is a typical example of the old aristocrats who are able to get along like ducks in water in the new society.He has power and money, and he is used to being flirtatious in the Liyuan business.It's just that this flair, to put it bluntly, is actually a nasty thing about bullying men and women.

When Qin Meixiang heard the name, she didn't speak for a long time.He was also forced to accompany Lord Rui, but it was impossible.Now if he wants to rush to the muddy water and encounter bad luck, he is not willing.

Yu Dongrong also got angry, and said with a smirk: "Cao Guanshi, you also know that Boss Qin has been very busy recently. He not only plays with your Cao's troupe, but also has a new play to be performed. I have only been here for a few days. It's been an hour, and he hasn't stopped coughing." After speaking, he glanced at Qin Meixiang, Qin Meixiang understood, and immediately covered his mouth and coughed a few times.

Cao Sande couldn't help laughing, and communicated with Zheng, the class leader of the spring class, and begged bitterly.

Qin Meixiang was a little hesitant to be entangled by them.He owes Cao's family a huge favor, and it is said that he should not refuse no matter what.It is the duty of a human being to know how to repay kindness.

Seeing his thoughts, Yu Dongrong couldn't help sighing a little, but he absolutely didn't want Qin Meixiang to suffer such a big loss by himself: "Boss Qin is alone, I'm afraid I can't support this scene..."

When Cao Sande saw that there was a turning point, he immediately said, "Boss Cao is definitely not going to support it alone, and he has also invited many other famous actors." Several names were reported, and they were indeed well-known players in their respective fields.

Yu Dongrong's mood faded: "Come on, let's do it like this, I'll make the decision for Boss Qin. But there is one thing, when one of these roles is missing, Boss Qin won't be able to take the stage."

Cao Sande repeatedly patted his chest and promised.Team leader Zheng looked at the faces of Yu Dongrong and Qin Meixiang: "Xiao Yurong and Xiao Yulin are both outside, and I want Boss Qin to talk about the show..."

Yu Dongrong was taken aback for a moment, and glanced at Cao Sande.A look of embarrassment appeared on Guanshi Cao's face: "The last time Boss Qin went over, he said he wanted to give Xiao Yurong some advice..."

Qin Meixiang also reacted, and smiled calmly: "That's the case, let Mama Xu take them to eat first."

The uninvited guest finally left.Yu Dongrong slumped down awkwardly: "Yeah, let me just say, the small team can't get on the stage." The meaning of the team leader Zheng is very clear, saying that the play is fake, but the beauty is true.This is to let Yu Dongrong also contribute.

"Old fox. It's on my head." He sighed and cursed.

Qin Meixiang glanced at him sideways: "Don't you just like this. You can't even walk when you see a beauty."

"It made me look like a pervert." Yu Dongrong muttered: "Who am I? Others don't know, don't you know?" After mumbling, he rolled on the couch a few times and lamented: "I What kind of fate. He was obviously a slacker, but he was so busy all day long." He really didn't want to deal with Lord Rui, but he had to bite the bullet and deal with it for Qin Meixiang's sake. .

How could Qin Meixiang not know.Rao was full of thoughts, so I had a good time talking to him: "It's the first time I saw someone call me a slacker. I have nothing to do today, so I'll let Mother Xu go buy some delicious food and have a drink with you."

Yu Dongrong was happy again: "I'm just waiting for your sentence. Hey, I want to eat eight-treasure tofu, hanging stove duck, and fried shredded pork in sauce, fried fish fillets and fried mutton..."

Qin Meixiang pretended to be serious: "I just know how to eat!"

Yu Dongrong yawned: "It's not the first day you recognized me." Seeing that Qin Meixiang couldn't hold back her smile, Young Master Yu Qi also smiled: "It's time to rest and eat, because the sky is falling and there's a tall man to support it .You, don’t always be so tense. You are only twenty, and you will be popular in the next three or forty years.”

Qin Meixiang lowered her head, her eyes were gentle: "Yes, I know."

It was Cao Sande, the steward of the Wufu class, leading a strange middle-aged man.

Qin Meixiang got up to greet them, and Yu Dongrong also sat up and greeted them with a smile.They were old acquaintances with the members of Cao's class, and Cao Sande didn't shy away from it, and explained the purpose of coming straight to the point.

It turned out that the man was the class leader of the Hechun class, and wanted to invite Qin Meixiang to have a play with the Hechun class.

Yu Dongrong watched from the side indifferently, humming coldly in his heart.There are quite a few famous actors in Yandu singing Dan, Cao Xiaoxiang and Yang Qinghan are both in Cao's class, and they are above Qin Meixiang in terms of seniority and seniority.Cao Qingfu didn't come by himself, only Guanshi Cao came, obviously there was a lot to be said for this.

He thought of it, how could Qin Meixiang not think of it, and immediately asked politely.Cao Sande also seemed to feel that his matter was not very bright, so he talked about it in one go.

It turned out that Hechun Troupe went to Beijing to sell operas, and before he could appear on stage in any theater, he offended Prince Rui first.They are a small team with no reputation, and they were messed up after several performances.There are many famous actors and actresses in Yandu, and the tastes of movie fans are so tricky.Once it was passed on ten times, it was passed on to a hundred times, and before it was done, the reputation of the theater troupe was ruined.Tickets can't be bought, and it looks like winter is coming, and the whole group of people, old and young, will suffer.In desperation, she had no choice but to move around, hoping to find a famous actress to play and save her.

Prince Rui is a typical example of the old aristocrats who are able to get along like ducks in water in the new society.He has power and money, and he is used to being flirtatious in the Liyuan business.It's just that this flair, to put it bluntly, is actually a nasty thing about bullying men and women.

When Qin Meixiang heard the name, she didn't speak for a long time.He was also forced to accompany Lord Rui, but it was impossible.Now if he wants to rush to the muddy water and encounter bad luck, he is not willing.

Yu Dongrong also got angry, and said with a smirk: "Cao Guanshi, you also know that Boss Qin has been very busy recently. He not only plays with your Cao's troupe, but also has a new play to be performed. I have only been here for a few days. It's been an hour, and he hasn't stopped coughing." After speaking, he glanced at Qin Meixiang, Qin Meixiang understood, and immediately covered his mouth and coughed a few times.

Cao Sande couldn't help laughing, and communicated with Zheng, the class leader of the spring class, and begged bitterly.

Qin Meixiang was a little hesitant to be entangled by them.He owes Cao's family a huge favor, and it is said that he should not refuse no matter what.It is the duty of a human being to know how to repay kindness.

Seeing his thoughts, Yu Dongrong couldn't help sighing a little, but he absolutely didn't want Qin Meixiang to suffer such a big loss by himself: "Boss Qin is alone, I'm afraid I can't support this scene..."

When Cao Sande saw that there was a turning point, he immediately said, "Boss Cao is definitely not going to support it alone, and he has also invited many other famous actors." Several names were reported, and they were indeed well-known players in their respective fields.

Yu Dongrong's mood faded: "Come on, let's do it like this, I'll make the decision for Boss Qin. But there is one thing, when one of these roles is missing, Boss Qin won't be able to take the stage."

Cao Sande repeatedly patted his chest and promised.Team leader Zheng looked at the faces of Yu Dongrong and Qin Meixiang: "Xiao Yurong and Xiao Yulin are both outside, and I want Boss Qin to talk about the show..."

Yu Dongrong was taken aback for a moment, and glanced at Cao Sande.A look of embarrassment appeared on Guanshi Cao's face: "The last time Boss Qin went over, he said he wanted to give Xiao Yurong some advice..."

Qin Meixiang also reacted, and smiled calmly: "That's the case, let Mama Xu take them to eat first."

The uninvited guest finally left.Yu Dongrong slumped down awkwardly: "Yeah, let me just say, the small team can't get on the stage." The meaning of the team leader Zheng is very clear, saying that the play is fake, but the beauty is true.This is to let Yu Dongrong also contribute.

"Old fox. It's on my head." He sighed and cursed.

Qin Meixiang glanced at him sideways: "Don't you just like this. You can't even walk when you see a beauty."

"It made me look like a pervert." Yu Dongrong muttered: "Who am I? Others don't know, don't you know?" After mumbling, he rolled on the couch a few times and lamented: "I What kind of fate. He was obviously a slacker, but he was so busy all day long." He really didn't want to deal with Lord Rui, but he had to bite the bullet and deal with it for Qin Meixiang's sake. .

How could Qin Meixiang not know.Rao was full of thoughts, so I had a good time talking to him: "It's the first time I saw someone call me a slacker. I have nothing to do today, so I'll let Mother Xu go buy some delicious food and have a drink with you."

Yu Dongrong was happy again: "I'm just waiting for your sentence. Hey, I want to eat eight-treasure tofu, hanging stove duck, and fried shredded pork in sauce, fried fish fillets and fried mutton..."

Qin Meixiang pretended to be serious: "I just know how to eat!"

Yu Dongrong yawned: "It's not the first day you recognized me." Seeing that Qin Meixiang couldn't hold back her smile, Young Master Yu Qi also smiled: "It's time to rest and eat, because the sky is falling and there's a tall man to support it .You, don’t always be so tense. You are only twenty, and you will be popular in the next three or forty years.”

Qin Meixiang lowered her head, her eyes were gentle: "Yes, I know."