pick up jade

When Qin Meixiang came back from Xu's mansion, she suffered from a cold for some reason.He was not seriously ill, and he was able to go on stage as usual, and he was still in high spirits when he was on stage, and the seats couldn't see anything.After the first game, he collapsed and couldn't catch his breath for a long time.Everyone in the team panicked.Wu Lianrui couldn't help saying that he drove him back home, and bluntly said that after two days of rest, the team would not be able to disband.

It's a pity that for this sake, how can he let him rest as soon as he says it.The seat came to see him, and if he wasn't there, the number of people would be reduced by half.So I had no choice but to hold on to the stage, holding on, and slowly getting better.

Xu Pingshan never appeared again, it is said that he went back to Shengtian, and later there were rumors that he went to Jinling.After Qin Meixiang recovered from her illness, she fell into a symptom of light sleep for some reason, half dreaming and half awake at night, and always a little dazed during the day.As the weather entered summer, he ate less and less food, and saw that he was much lighter.

As soon as the Yao family's church meeting ended, Yu Dongrong went to Xiangjiang.After walking for more than half a month, there was no news.Xiao Yulin looked fine on the surface, but often broke his fingers behind his back.Qin Meixiang saw it in her eyes, and there was a bit of admiration mixed with disappointment.He almost couldn't understand himself.

Because of being haggard in this way, he became dull in many things that should be sensitive.He failed to notice Wu Lianrui's increasingly ugly face day by day, and Xiao Yulin's serious thoughts from time to time.

Since the beginning of the year this year, it has been uneven.First, Marshal Li was assassinated, then there was a drought in the west, and floods in the south.It seems that it is quite far away, but in fact, when it comes to the present, it is also in front of the present.The higher-ups called for donations and materials for disaster relief, and apportioned them to the children of Liyuan, which is to perform a voluntary play.In fact, this is also the tradition of the Liyuan Guild.Those who are poor, sick or even dead in the same industry have to sing table games to help; if there is a disaster outside, they have to sing voluntary plays to relieve disasters.It's all a matter of doing good deeds and accumulating virtue, and no one will refuse.

In the end, the posters for sending operas were sent, and half of the famous actors in the city were on them.The play list was arranged in the guild, and the picks were all the best plays of the actors, and they sang for five days in total.He read the list carefully, and felt a little strange that He Cuixian was not on top of such a big matter.

I asked the person who came, and he said that he was ill and his voice was too hoarse to make a sound.I won't say more.

When Qin Meixiang looked at that guy, she always felt a little weird, but she didn't want to ask in-depth questions, so she gave up.

When the day came, I packed up my outfit early and took the grandparents of the Dou family to the theater.

Because all famous actors are invited for this play, the backstage of the theater is much more chaotic than usual.Because they are all actors, no one is willing to use public outfits, and the scenes are all brought by themselves.There are only two attendants like Qin Meixiang with one old and one young.Kun Ling and Miao Daixian brought the whole band over by herself, and they were arguing with Xi Ti Diao.The reason was that she wanted to use her own band, but the actor who played with her also brought her own luthier.You can't put two luthiers together, there is no such rule.

Qin Meixiang was most afraid of this, he really couldn't understand what was so contentious about these ostentation, it was all for acting.The luthier is more important, but it doesn't mean that it will be impossible to change it.In the early years when we didn't have roles, everyone didn't have their own special scenes, so they sang like this.

There are only a few dressing rooms, and they are all full.So I had no choice but to pick up an unoccupied dressing table and sit casually, planning to only do my own business and not get involved in other business matters.

He intends to avoid it, but others may not be willing to let him go.A sharp-eyed person saw Boss Qin coming to the scene, and hurriedly called him: "Boss Qin, please judge for us. How should the band and the luthier be arranged?"

Qin Meixiang said in her heart that since the dispute cannot be resolved, then no one should be used at all, and just use the band in Gongzhong.But speaking like this will offend both sides.He didn't want to be such a villain, so he just said a few vague words of persuasion, but seeing that no one would listen, he stopped talking.

Seeing that he couldn't count on him, they continued to quarrel, and more and more people gathered around to persuade them, and finally heard a crash.There was silence in the background.Qin Meixiang turned her head and saw Ye Xiaodie standing in front of the dressing table with an ugly expression.His personal gouache box fell to the ground and broke into a mess.

Seeing that something happened, those who stood close had already moved away.Ye Xiaodie slapped the pearl hairpin on the dressing table, and said coldly: "There is no one to sing in this play. Everyone, please go out and argue, don't get in the way of other people's affairs." Then she said to Kun Ling who was hiding outside: " You, what about you. Something is broken, and you want to slip away without saying a word, isn’t that reasonable?”

Na Kunling stiffened her neck, her voice was a little flustered: "Who touched your things, don't make false accusations..."

Ye Xiaodie twitched her eyebrows: "The color is stuck on the water jacket! Do you think I'm blind?"

The cosmetics they use for personal use are quite expensive.Among other things, how much is that carved box alone worth?The little opera singer was not willing to admit it, twisted the veil, touched his eyes and cried, "You Boss Ye is rich and famous, why did you bully me like a little trick..."

Ye Xiaodie sneered: "You don't have to pretend to be pitiful with me here, the trick will be justified? After all, it's all the trouble caused by your promotion to the class. If you don't pay, I'll ask your class leader to pay for it."

Before Xiao Kunling had time to say anything, Miao Daixian quit: "What is the trouble caused by our promotion class? Boss Ye must be reasonable."

Ye Xiaodie looked at her impatiently: "Of course you caused the trouble. The room is full of horns, what do you think is so great about yourself? If you want to have a private scene, you don't want to see if you are worthy of it. Huang Yingtianhuang The boss is so big, so he only brought a luthier and a drummer. You are good, and the second-line goods have prepared a whole troupe to bring over. The singing is like pinching the neck of a chicken, and it is a lot of stinking. "

As soon as these words came out, they actually reached the hearts of all the people present.Theatrical troupes have always been well-regulated, and the private scenes of famous actors are also divided into levels.In addition to combing hair and bagging, the top card can also bring about eight civil and military scenes, the second card can bring one luthier and one drummer each, and the third card can only bring one drummer.As for the actors below the second road, logically speaking, they cannot lead a band.Miao Daixian, a younger junior with insufficient qualifications, actually led the scene according to the highest standard, and suppressed many seniors, calling it ignorant of the rules.

Miao Daixian is now at a time when the spring breeze is in full swing.She approached the director of the General Affairs Department, and now she is having a good time in the bureaucratic circle in the city.After ten years of suffering, once the sparrow turns into a phoenix, he can't wait to enjoy the treatment and ostentation of a famous actor.The director praised her vigorously and gave her what she wanted, which showed her ignorance.

Miao Daixian has always regarded herself as a leading role, since she graduated from the department, her journey has been smooth, and she has never been face-to-face like this.So when she heard Ye Xiaodie's words, her expression changed on the spot: "Who are you calling stinky!"

Regardless of Ye Xiaodie's reputation, her skills are well-known.And with his personality, he doesn't take a role like Miao Daixian seriously at all.So he smiled provocatively: "Whoever agrees will admit it. Spend money to buy the top card, spend money to prepare for the scene, who doesn't know if you are full of Liyuan? Don't think about it. Stay here." He turned to the play tune: "If you want me to say, the band should use the public house, let Boss Cai's luthier come on stage. The audience is here to listen to the opera, not to listen to the huqin."

In fact, Miao Daixian's colleagues have heard of the fact that Miao Daixian spent money to hang the top card.But Ye Xiaodie is the first one who dares to embarrass others in person.Now that He Cuixian is not on stage, she and Yang Yinxian are the ones who will be promoted to the top class.People's faces, tree bark, how can Ye Xiaodie tear them off as they please.So he immediately pulled his face away, disregarding all manners and rules: "Who are you calling a chicken? A rabbit who sells buttocks, a rotten guy who sprays manure up and down, and my aunt taught me a lesson!"

As soon as she said this, the audience was silent.Even the bustards in low-class brothels don't have such dirty mouths.It's true that Ye Xiaodie was born in a family, but that's already a matter of Chen Zhima's rotten millet.Liyuan eats by its ability, and actors and prostitutes insist that they are all low-level, and they have no reason to speak out.

Ye Xiaodie was silent for a while, grabbed the hair on the table, and rushed towards Miao Daixian without saying a word.It was aimed at the face!

Miao Daixian also reacted quickly, screaming and hastily dodged.The backstage immediately became chaotic.Five or six people rushed up to pull people, Ye Xiaodie struggled a few times, stopped, and looked at Miao Daixian with a chilling gaze: "From now on, you'd better walk around me. Otherwise... ..." He didn't go on, but everyone could hear what was going on here.

Miao Daixian was about to say something, but the person next to her pulled her, shook her head and winked at her.It's a pity that Miao Daixian didn't pay attention to it, and just poohed on the ground.

Qin Meixiang, who had been silent all this time, stood up and said, "Boss Miao, you should apologize to Boss Ye. In terms of age and seniority, he is older than you. We are all children of Liyuan, and it is not easy to work. If there is a quarrel, let outsiders Pay attention, it’s not good.”

Miao Daixian sneered: "Hey, Boss Qin, do you remember to pretend to be a good person now?"

Qin Meixiang frowned slightly: "What are you talking about? The rules are always the most important when you are promoted to the class. It is the duty of my generation to practice art quietly, guard against arrogance and impetuosity. Respecting the seniors, observing the etiquette and knowing the shame are the principles of life Even if Boss Ye's words are inappropriate, they are just in a hurry..."

Miao Daixian snorted: "Boss Qin's background must be very strict. It's a pity that your rules are very different from ours. It sounds very different. This meddling rule is also in your team. ?”

Qin Meixiang had nothing to say.He almost felt sorry for her, this girl, with such a temperament, was afraid that she would suffer in the future.

A familiar colleague said in a low voice: "I'm afraid that Rongsheng's professional class is going to be over, how can I get out of this stuff?"

"Boss He is also true. If you smoke, you can smoke it. It's not that you can't afford it. Forcibly quitting like this will ruin your throat."

Qin Meixiang sat down, sighed, and looked back at Ye Xiaodie: "Boss Ye, if you don't mind, use mine for the gouache."

Ye Xiaodie glanced at him, walked over without seeing anything, and sat down in front of Qin Meixiang: "Before I said it, I won't remember your kindness."

Qin Meixiang smiled, but said nothing.

It was originally scheduled for Qin Meixiang to sing Yutangchun in the middle, and Ye Xiaodie to sing Farewell My Concubine in the finale.Unexpectedly, the actor who was on the same stage with Qin Meixiang had a meeting, so he couldn't come over for a while, and sang twice for the stage, but there was still no movement from the absent actor.There is no way to adjust the play, so I had to accompany Xiaodie to discuss it with Ye Xiaodie, asking him to bring the finale to the premise, otherwise the seats will be drawn by lottery.

There have always been rules for going to the theater. The good shows supported by the actors are called "axes", and the ones between the axes can only be called padding.The better the reel, the more it will be played later, so there are certain rules for the early reel, middle reel, finale, and main reel according to the worth and status of the actors.Originally, Ye Xiaodie was always pressing Qin Meixiang's head, but with such an adjustment, the audience would think that it was Qin Meixiang who was pressing Ye Xiaodie.Knowing Ye Xiaodie's temper, it's really rare for her to make jokes with trepidation.

Ye Xiaodie's complexion, which had just recovered a bit, collapsed again: "Why do I have to deal with all the bad things today." He glared at Qin Meixiang: "It's cheap for you."

This means promised.

Qin Meixiang didn't know whether to laugh or cry, so she had to stand up and give a salute to thank her.

Ye Xiaodie tilted her head up to ask the man to fasten her cloak, and looked at him shrewdly, stroking the makeup box back and forth with her fingers, pointing out: "Your color box is pretty good."

Who doesn't know, Boss Ye is a change from a brave man, he always only goes in and out, and plucks his hair.Qin Meixiang began to regret that a moment of righteous indignation provoked him.That set of makeup was made by Yu Dongrong when he was working in Guangling, and specially asked the old master Xie Fangchun to make it.The price is not so expensive, but there is affection in it.The box containing the oil paint and gouache is made of red sandalwood with silver inlays, and it was sent by Lin Erye when the Lvzhu Opera was on fire last time. The format looks like something that flowed out of the palace.

He was not a stingy person at first, but he still hesitated when the question really came to him.

The gongs and drums on the stage began to urge.But Ye Xiaodie sat down calmly, and began to fiddle with the small copper box of oil paint in the box one by one.

Qin Meixiang looked at the sweat on Xi Titiao's face, and said helplessly, "Since Boss Ye likes it, it's fine to use it."

Ye Xiaodie rushed to Bao Yi and lifted her chin: "Then I will thank Boss Qin." After speaking, she smiled slyly and went to the stage in high spirits.

Qin Meixiang glanced at his heel bag: "Just wait until I finish my makeup."

Na Bao took back his hand and hurriedly laughed a few times.

Waiting left and right, finally the one who played the role came before the end of the central axis play.There's nothing to say on stage, as long as you're an actor, you won't sing too badly in old-fashioned plays.But after all, they don't often play together, in order not to appear to be deliberate, Qin Meixiang can't let go of her voice to sing like she usually does.It's actually much more tiring than before if you try to hold it in place like this.

The weather was hot, and Dan Jiaoer's play was very heavy, and he sang so loudly.After stepping off the stage, he was almost speechless, hurriedly took the teapot from Xiao Douzi's arms, and took a sip of hot water from the boss before he recovered a little.Before he put down the teapot, he heard a familiar actor calling him in a hurry: "Boss Qin, you are looking for someone!"

Qin Meixiang walked into a dressing room following the guidance, and saw Ye Xiaodie standing there with her arms folded and frowning, she said impatiently, "Don't cry, I'll call you." Looking up to see Qin Meixiang, she pouted: " Well, here we come."

Qin Meixiang took a closer look and found that Xiao Yurong was squatting on the ground hugging her knees and sobbing.He was shocked: "What's the matter? Why did you come here?"

When Xiao Yurong saw Qin Meixiang, it was like a little chick saw an old hen, and plunged his head into Qin Meixiang's knee: "Boss Qin, please help me, I won't be able to live..."

Ye Xiaodie frowned at the side: "The costume, don't you want the costume?"

Qin Meixiang hurriedly helped Xiao Yurong up: "What's the matter? Talk about something slowly."

Xiao Yurong sobbed a few times, and sobbed indistinctly: "I...I don't want to be with people..." He hiccupped from crying, but Qin Meixiang understood the words quickly.Lu Zhihe asked him by name, but Xiao Yurong was not happy, and Team Leader Zheng was also embarrassed.I went to beg many people to come forward, but they all said that they couldn't control it, not even Prince Shanrui, the backer of Hechun Ban.They have Yang Yinxian, so they don't care about Xiao Yurong at all.Team leader Zheng couldn't twist his thigh, so he sent him there.

These things are always unavoidable for Dan Jiaoer.Ye Xiaodie looked at Xiao Yurong boredly: "If I let you accompany me, I will accompany you. There will be no loss of meat, and someone will hold it."

He glanced at Qin Meixiang who was comforting Xiao Yurong in a low voice, and said with disdain, "It's such a big deal, who hasn't gone through this?"

When Qin Meixiang thought about how he treated Yu Dongrong back then, she felt a little embarrassed: "Boss Ye, please stop saying a few words."

Ye Xiaodie sneered: "It's hard to protect myself, and I still have time to protect a burden. With your temperament, you deserve to be angry." After speaking, she opened the door and went out.

Xiao Yurong hugged Qin Meixiang's neck and cried even louder.Qin Meixiang stroked his back, her eyes fell on Xiao Yurong's wrist, her face suddenly turned pale.He hurriedly rolled up Xiao Yurong's sleeves, opened his eyes wide, and didn't speak for a long time.

On the originally fair skin and flesh, there were bloodstains intertwined, some were scabbed, and some were still bloody - all were welts.

Qin Meixiang couldn't believe it: "He..."

Xiao Yurong sniffled, couldn't hold back, and cried again: "He hit me!"

Qin Meixiang understood everything.He had heard it said before that occasionally there would be such perverted clients in brothels who took pleasure in torturing people, and some even played with them to death.

He panicked: "Aside from beating you, did you do anything else?"

Xiao Yurong wiped her eyes: "If you have enough beating, just... that..." He showed a very disgusted look: "Disgusting!"

This child has always been cautious, and being able to express his thoughts so firmly shows that he has been bullied badly.

Qin Meixiang gently put down his sleeves: "Did you run away?"

Xiao Yurong nodded, shivered, and started howling again: "Don't send me back..."

Qin Meixiang put her index finger to her lips and hissed at him: "Don't panic."

Xiao Douzi was called in and changed clothes with Xiao Yurong.Qin Meixiang instructed: "Don't be afraid, just hide at Dou's house these days. I'll find someone to find a solution."

It is said to think of a way, but in fact there is no way to think of it.After asking around, I waved my hands when I heard the name.Someone who had a better relationship with Qin Meixiang told him to leave it alone.Lu Zhihe and others are not people who can be deduced according to common sense.When you meet this kind of person, it's too late to hide, so how can you catch up with the bad luck?

Xiao Yurong is lost, she must be found there.Qin Meixiang thought for a while, and had no choice but to send the child out of the city to avoid it.Cao's family has a long history in Weiyang, and Weiyang is Yu Dongrong's hometown.So he made a quick decision and disguised Xiao Yurong as a little girl.

Xiao Yurong had been living in a daze for the past few days, until Qin Meixiang let him get into the car, and finally realized: "Boss Qin, how long will it take me to come back?"

Qin Meixiang only wanted to keep him safe, but didn't think too much about the future.Seeing him asking, I had to tell the truth: "I can't say for sure. You can take refuge in Wei Yang's team for now. When the situation improves, everyone will pick you up."

"But I'm leaving, what about He Chunban?" Xiao Yurong bit her lips: "What about Senior Sister Wu?"

Qin Meixiang said in a deep voice: "Let's save yourself first."

Xiao Yurong held on to the car door and didn't let go, her face turned red and then paled: "I can't go... I'm going, senior sister, what can senior sister do..."

He spoke lightly, but Qin Meixiang's ears were like thunder.He suddenly understood and looked at Xiao Yurong in disbelief: "You?"

Xiao Yurong pursed her lips and cried, "I'm not leaving. If that bastard wants to kill me, I can kill him. I can't leave at this time." He wiped his eyes and jumped out of the car: "You tell Senior Sister Wu , I did not abandon her. If there is no fate in this life, in the next life...the next life will be husband and wife with her..."

Qin Meixiang was so shocked by his sudden impassionedness that she was speechless for a while.Who would have thought that Xiao Yurong would break out of such a big basket without making a sound.

No wonder Wu Lianrui had a gloomy face all day long, beating up and down in class.The Wu family's face in the pear garden may have been lost.

Qin Meixiang took a deep breath, raised her hand and slapped Xiao Yurong across the mouth.

Draw lots: the audience leaves one by one

Reception: The audience left in large numbers

Qi Huo'er: Old Beijing dialect, almost perfect, meaning it's done.