pick up jade
Chapter 34
It's not too late, I will send the child over when I go back.
Qin Meixiang sighed secretly when she saw it.But he didn't show anything on his face, for fear of hurting the child's heart.Lao Dou sent the man over, and after a thousand reminders, he walked away step by step.
That child is thin and bony, but the main reason is that he looks really weird.A small face, with a raised forehead taking up half of it, looks like a birthday father-in-law in a New Year painting.On the remaining half of the face, four of the five sense organs are as dull as nothing, except for the two extremely large eyes.However, these big eyes are not the same Dafa as Qin Meixiang's back then: the pair of eyelids hang down as if there is nothing to support them, so only two strange semicircles can be seen.
Qin Meixiang tried her best to find some advantages in this child's appearance.However, as generous as him, it seems that there is only one word "ugly" in his mind.He slowed down and asked softly, "What's your name?"
The child seemed a little dazed.After asking several times, he said softly, "Yanan."
His voice was too low, if it wasn't for Qin Meixiang's exceptional hearing, he would hardly have heard: "Which two words are they?"
"Ya of the Song of Songs... South of the South..."
To the south of Yiya, Yiyan is not arrogant.Hua Manshan will come up with a name, and it sounds like he hopes that this child will enter the pear garden in the future.It may not be too stupid to be able to say your name clearly.Qin Meixiang felt relieved a little, and told Xu Ma to take him down to eat.
Hua Manshan's Xiaosheng, who played the role of a handsome man, naturally couldn't look bad.Mrs. Hua heard that she is also a dignified person.Why is this child born like this?It can be seen that the relationship between appearance and parents is not so great, good or bad depends on God's pleasure.
So the child stayed with Qin Meixiang.
His temper is obedient, neither noisy nor naughty, but always in a daze.It takes a long time to hear a little reply when you ask a question.
Qin Meixiang has experienced the hardships of learning opera.When children were young, they did not understand morality and human relations, the distinction between good and evil.It was also in a place with a harsh environment like a theater troupe.Those who are weak in the team will inevitably be bullied; those who are poor in opera and are not valued by the opera teacher will also be bullied;This kid has all three things, so it's no wonder his life is going well.
Xu's mother took pity on him, and resorted to coaxing children's skills, and made delicious food for him in the same way.But the child doesn't seem to be able to tell whether the food is good or bad.He seems to be somewhat blunt in nature.
He lives in Qin's house at night, but he will still be sent to Cao's courtyard to learn opera during the day.They are all basic skills, such as standing upright, holding a bowl, shouting and so on.Interspersed with teaching a little Kaimeng opera, instead of singing, memorize opera words.Those who memorized it wrongly or couldn’t memorize it will all have to be hand-banged.
Qin Meixiang came to pick him up after the play, afraid that the children who were learning the play would catch him gossiping, so she dared to stand far away.Mr. Xi walked up to Brother Nan, not knowing what the school exam was about, and the children roared with laughter.Qin Meixiang saw the ruler drop into his palm - he was beaten more than any other child.
Just looking at it like this makes me feel uncomfortable.Qin Meixiang herself is naturally intelligent. When her husband taught opera, he remembered it after listening to it once.Although it is a little worse now, I can't recite the awkward words and sentences three times.Speaking of which, when he was beaten the most, it was actually just practicing tricks.
Cao Xiaoxiang walked up to him at some point, and sighed, "Did you see that? It's really not for theatrical meals, the patriarch doesn't reward the meal!"
Qin Meixiang was silent for a while: "Old Dou has played the piano for the team all his life. I can't ignore him when he opens his mouth."
Cao Xiaoxiang shook his head: "If it weren't for the fact that Boss Hua gave Huixiang advice, it would be impossible to accept this child in the class. Right now, this is the only way to do it. With his own good luck, even if it is a favor from the Hua family. I advise you to Don't worry too much, it's useless."
After class one day, Qin Meixiang led the child home to take medicine.Asking him if it hurts, he nodded and shook his head again.As if confused.There was no change in his complexion, he was still in a daze - but he didn't shed any tears.
sleep at night.Qin Meixiang remembered that his house seemed to have forgotten to sprinkle mosquito repellent toilet water, and went out with a lamp, but heard a small sound outside the window.Intermittently, it is reciting the drama during the day.I forgot halfway through memorizing it, and it took me a long time to pick it up.After mumbling back and forth like this for a dozen times, I finally straightened out the trick words.Over and over again from beginning to end, as if tireless.Although the voice was subtle, the words were precise and serious.I don't know how long it took before the sound gradually disappeared.
Qin Meixiang pushed the door lightly and went in, only to find Brother Nan sitting against the wall, already asleep.
Qin Meixiang flattened him and put him back on the bed, covering him with a quilt.
After staring at the forehead for a while, he suddenly smiled quietly.
That's it, he thought. It is said that hard work makes up for one's weakness, and the old saying must have its truth.
Hua Yanan just stayed by Qin Meixiang's side.Because Boss Qin loves him, he inevitably pays more attention, and wants to give him something to eat while he is studying opera in the class.
Asked him if the branch was established, he was stunned for a long time and began to shake his head.With this muscle and bone, it is hopeless to sing martial arts.Qin Meixiang listened to his voice, it was thin and not full of breath, so it would be choking on his life and face.The reaction is slow, and I'm afraid it won't work.But this doesn't work and that doesn't work, so can it be done by singing Dan?Master Yang has long said: If you look ugly, you can't sing.
There is no appearance, but the skeleton is very slender.But it's hard to say whether this slenderness is born or caused by poor health.
Qin Meixiang was worried for several days, and finally she was cruel: since she was sent to her side, she naturally had to teach him her own trade.It is said that women's big eighteen changes, and boys are similar.At least the eyes are big, maybe if God favors them in the future, they will grow open?If it's really not the material, let him learn to play the violin like Xiao Douzi.If he can't play the piano... then ask Yu Dongrong to find him a place where he can learn the craft and learn a craft.There are many ways to do it, and no matter what, the child will not starve to death in the future.
He himself has always been a man of peace of mind.Pay attention and make a decision, and don't think about the others.
They have always learned opera, and they have to learn something.However, there is also a sequence of learning, Nanqu, Pihuang, Bangziqiang, generally start from Nanqu.Because the Nanqu system is well-organized, many other operas are derived from it.
After the basic skills are practiced, it is time to learn drama.Since it is Kaimeng, it has always learned from operas with few words and simple sounds.So he sang "The Blessing of the Heavenly Official" in Nanqu tune to Brother Nan.
After singing, teach them sentence by sentence.I taught it six or seven times, but I still remember it being upside down.Qin Meixiang is a tireless character, but she can bear it.If it was Yang Qinghan, I'm afraid she would be so angry that she would go to the room on the spot.
After stumbling like this, I finished teaching with great difficulty, and went back thinking about taking a break for tea.After taking a nap and waking up, I saw the child silently playing under the wisteria trellis in the corner of the yard—he was really willing to work.
Liyuan Xing is just that big, if there is something wrong with the owner, it will be revealed to the west in a blink of an eye, and within a few days, everyone will know it all.Some sighed, some sympathized, and of course some gloated: Boss Qin was good at everything except his bad eyesight, and picked up a broken stone as a treasure.
Yang Qinghan quickly got the letter and asked Qin Meixiang to bring Hua Yanan there - this is the matter of taking care of the apprentice.
Qin Meixiang was so anxious that she washed Brother Nan clean and changed into brand new clothes.However, no matter how you wash and wash, you can't cover that eye-catching forehead.Xiao Yurong came up with a melancholy idea: "Or, post a picture for him and bring it over?" The picture is the wig used by Dan Jiaoer to put on makeup when he goes on stage. Brother Nan has just started learning opera and has not used it yet. That thing.
Qin Meixiang sighed: "It's not on stage, forget it."
Xiao Yurong reminded: "If Master doesn't agree with you to keep him, what should you do?"
Qin Meixiang shook her head: "There must be a way for the car to reach the mountain."
The two called a car and went to Yang's residence.Yang Qinghan was lying on the bed shaking a sandalwood fan and applying cucumber slices.
Qin Meixiang took Brother Nan's hand into the room, and said to Yang Qinghan: "Master..."
Yang Qinghan didn't open her eyes, she stretched out her five-fingered hand and waved towards her, like a female monster seducing a boy.
Brother Nan walked over slowly, Qinghan Yang touched his small shoulder, slowly raised his body and opened his eyes.Unexpectedly, after only one glance, he let go of his hand in fright, and the cucumber slices on his face fell all over the floor.
Qin Meixiang was afraid that he would have a seizure, so she stepped forward and hugged Brother Nan carefully.
Yang Qinghan held back for a long time, her expression still horrified: "Where did this big-eyed thief come from?!"
Well, Yanan's three-character sentence is here: the big-eyed thief.Qin Meixiang couldn't help but blame her: "Master!"
Yang Qinghan ignored him, and touched Brother Nan's forehead with his hands: "And this big brain, with a beard, you can play the birthday old man." He said suspiciously: "I remember that Hua Manshan and his wife are very handsome. Yeah!" He turned to Qin Meixiang and lowered his voice: "Could it be picked up on the street?"
Qin Meixiang stood behind Brother Nan and shook her head desperately at him.
Xiao Yurong smoothed things over and said, "Master looks good today..."
Yang Qinghan gave him a sideways glance: "Nonsense, my face turned pale with fright. How is your training in the color building? Don't let outsiders say that I, Yang Qinghan, hid secrets while teaching my apprentices."
Xiao Yurong said honestly: "I'm practicing, I'm here today, I just want you to show me again."
Yang Qinghan nodded: "Then what are you waiting for? Come now." This is leaving Qin Meixiang and Brother Nan aside.
Qin Meixiang was not angry either, she hugged Brother Nan and listened to Xiao Yurong sing, and listened to Yang Qinghan pointing out Xiao Yurong's eyes and fingers.Xiao Yurong watched Qin Meixiang hesitate to speak a few times, but was scolded by Yang Qinghan.It wasn't until the end of a play that Yang Qinghan said with satisfaction: "This is what makes sense."
This is implicitly expressing that the child Qin Meixiang brought over is outrageous.
Qin Meixiang was not discouraged, and made a pot of new tea for Yang Qinghan neatly, and brought the teacup to him: "You asked me to bring Brother Nan here, presumably to show him the way?"
Yang Qinghan drank his cup of tea, and his complexion improved a little: "Old Dou thinks beautifully. He has become a fine weasel for many years, and wants to use me to love you, and Ai Wu and Wu also love this little brat. He doesn't even think about it." , if the patriarch's job is so good, the threshold of major major classes would have been stepped on." He put down the teacup, and looked critically at Fang Yanan: "Tell me, what can you sing?"
"It's just enlightenment, and the heavenly official's blessing has not been taught yet." Qin Meixiang replied.
"Sing a few lines and listen."
After waiting for a while, I heard Brother Nan speak slowly, his voice was not high, but his words were correct, and he didn't know stage fright.
Qin Meixiang comforted in her heart: he didn't make mistakes and forget words.
Yang Qinghan got off the bed, looked around him back and forth, pinched his waist, pinched his legs, and then pinched his little finger.Brother Nan was unmoved and continued to sing his own song.The child's heart is very stable.
Yang Qinghan waited for him to finish singing, showing a somewhat regretful expression: "At first glance, I didn't see anyone, but after listening to it this way, I don't have bad qualifications. It's just this appearance..." He waved his hands a little bored: "Just let me go Stay in the Wufu class..."
Xiao Yurong was very good at observing words and expressions, so she led Brother Nan out to eat.
Yang Qinghan sat down again and took a sip of tea: "I don't know if you have heard of something. Your concubine Shangfeng died."
Qin Meixiang was taken aback.But he recovered quickly.Yang Qinghan was invited to many church meetings, presumably because of the communication, she heard it.He was silent for a moment: "When did it happen?"
"Last night." Yang Qinghan looked at his expression: "You should also make plans for yourself."
Seeing that Qin Meixiang didn't speak, her expression gradually became serious: "I don't understand, what's on your mind."
Qin Meixiang poured herself a cup of tea flatly, without saying a word.
Yang Qinghan sighed: "Forget it, I can't take care of your business."
Qin Meixiang sighed secretly when she saw it.But he didn't show anything on his face, for fear of hurting the child's heart.Lao Dou sent the man over, and after a thousand reminders, he walked away step by step.
That child is thin and bony, but the main reason is that he looks really weird.A small face, with a raised forehead taking up half of it, looks like a birthday father-in-law in a New Year painting.On the remaining half of the face, four of the five sense organs are as dull as nothing, except for the two extremely large eyes.However, these big eyes are not the same Dafa as Qin Meixiang's back then: the pair of eyelids hang down as if there is nothing to support them, so only two strange semicircles can be seen.
Qin Meixiang tried her best to find some advantages in this child's appearance.However, as generous as him, it seems that there is only one word "ugly" in his mind.He slowed down and asked softly, "What's your name?"
The child seemed a little dazed.After asking several times, he said softly, "Yanan."
His voice was too low, if it wasn't for Qin Meixiang's exceptional hearing, he would hardly have heard: "Which two words are they?"
"Ya of the Song of Songs... South of the South..."
To the south of Yiya, Yiyan is not arrogant.Hua Manshan will come up with a name, and it sounds like he hopes that this child will enter the pear garden in the future.It may not be too stupid to be able to say your name clearly.Qin Meixiang felt relieved a little, and told Xu Ma to take him down to eat.
Hua Manshan's Xiaosheng, who played the role of a handsome man, naturally couldn't look bad.Mrs. Hua heard that she is also a dignified person.Why is this child born like this?It can be seen that the relationship between appearance and parents is not so great, good or bad depends on God's pleasure.
So the child stayed with Qin Meixiang.
His temper is obedient, neither noisy nor naughty, but always in a daze.It takes a long time to hear a little reply when you ask a question.
Qin Meixiang has experienced the hardships of learning opera.When children were young, they did not understand morality and human relations, the distinction between good and evil.It was also in a place with a harsh environment like a theater troupe.Those who are weak in the team will inevitably be bullied; those who are poor in opera and are not valued by the opera teacher will also be bullied;This kid has all three things, so it's no wonder his life is going well.
Xu's mother took pity on him, and resorted to coaxing children's skills, and made delicious food for him in the same way.But the child doesn't seem to be able to tell whether the food is good or bad.He seems to be somewhat blunt in nature.
He lives in Qin's house at night, but he will still be sent to Cao's courtyard to learn opera during the day.They are all basic skills, such as standing upright, holding a bowl, shouting and so on.Interspersed with teaching a little Kaimeng opera, instead of singing, memorize opera words.Those who memorized it wrongly or couldn’t memorize it will all have to be hand-banged.
Qin Meixiang came to pick him up after the play, afraid that the children who were learning the play would catch him gossiping, so she dared to stand far away.Mr. Xi walked up to Brother Nan, not knowing what the school exam was about, and the children roared with laughter.Qin Meixiang saw the ruler drop into his palm - he was beaten more than any other child.
Just looking at it like this makes me feel uncomfortable.Qin Meixiang herself is naturally intelligent. When her husband taught opera, he remembered it after listening to it once.Although it is a little worse now, I can't recite the awkward words and sentences three times.Speaking of which, when he was beaten the most, it was actually just practicing tricks.
Cao Xiaoxiang walked up to him at some point, and sighed, "Did you see that? It's really not for theatrical meals, the patriarch doesn't reward the meal!"
Qin Meixiang was silent for a while: "Old Dou has played the piano for the team all his life. I can't ignore him when he opens his mouth."
Cao Xiaoxiang shook his head: "If it weren't for the fact that Boss Hua gave Huixiang advice, it would be impossible to accept this child in the class. Right now, this is the only way to do it. With his own good luck, even if it is a favor from the Hua family. I advise you to Don't worry too much, it's useless."
After class one day, Qin Meixiang led the child home to take medicine.Asking him if it hurts, he nodded and shook his head again.As if confused.There was no change in his complexion, he was still in a daze - but he didn't shed any tears.
sleep at night.Qin Meixiang remembered that his house seemed to have forgotten to sprinkle mosquito repellent toilet water, and went out with a lamp, but heard a small sound outside the window.Intermittently, it is reciting the drama during the day.I forgot halfway through memorizing it, and it took me a long time to pick it up.After mumbling back and forth like this for a dozen times, I finally straightened out the trick words.Over and over again from beginning to end, as if tireless.Although the voice was subtle, the words were precise and serious.I don't know how long it took before the sound gradually disappeared.
Qin Meixiang pushed the door lightly and went in, only to find Brother Nan sitting against the wall, already asleep.
Qin Meixiang flattened him and put him back on the bed, covering him with a quilt.
After staring at the forehead for a while, he suddenly smiled quietly.
That's it, he thought. It is said that hard work makes up for one's weakness, and the old saying must have its truth.
Hua Yanan just stayed by Qin Meixiang's side.Because Boss Qin loves him, he inevitably pays more attention, and wants to give him something to eat while he is studying opera in the class.
Asked him if the branch was established, he was stunned for a long time and began to shake his head.With this muscle and bone, it is hopeless to sing martial arts.Qin Meixiang listened to his voice, it was thin and not full of breath, so it would be choking on his life and face.The reaction is slow, and I'm afraid it won't work.But this doesn't work and that doesn't work, so can it be done by singing Dan?Master Yang has long said: If you look ugly, you can't sing.
There is no appearance, but the skeleton is very slender.But it's hard to say whether this slenderness is born or caused by poor health.
Qin Meixiang was worried for several days, and finally she was cruel: since she was sent to her side, she naturally had to teach him her own trade.It is said that women's big eighteen changes, and boys are similar.At least the eyes are big, maybe if God favors them in the future, they will grow open?If it's really not the material, let him learn to play the violin like Xiao Douzi.If he can't play the piano... then ask Yu Dongrong to find him a place where he can learn the craft and learn a craft.There are many ways to do it, and no matter what, the child will not starve to death in the future.
He himself has always been a man of peace of mind.Pay attention and make a decision, and don't think about the others.
They have always learned opera, and they have to learn something.However, there is also a sequence of learning, Nanqu, Pihuang, Bangziqiang, generally start from Nanqu.Because the Nanqu system is well-organized, many other operas are derived from it.
After the basic skills are practiced, it is time to learn drama.Since it is Kaimeng, it has always learned from operas with few words and simple sounds.So he sang "The Blessing of the Heavenly Official" in Nanqu tune to Brother Nan.
After singing, teach them sentence by sentence.I taught it six or seven times, but I still remember it being upside down.Qin Meixiang is a tireless character, but she can bear it.If it was Yang Qinghan, I'm afraid she would be so angry that she would go to the room on the spot.
After stumbling like this, I finished teaching with great difficulty, and went back thinking about taking a break for tea.After taking a nap and waking up, I saw the child silently playing under the wisteria trellis in the corner of the yard—he was really willing to work.
Liyuan Xing is just that big, if there is something wrong with the owner, it will be revealed to the west in a blink of an eye, and within a few days, everyone will know it all.Some sighed, some sympathized, and of course some gloated: Boss Qin was good at everything except his bad eyesight, and picked up a broken stone as a treasure.
Yang Qinghan quickly got the letter and asked Qin Meixiang to bring Hua Yanan there - this is the matter of taking care of the apprentice.
Qin Meixiang was so anxious that she washed Brother Nan clean and changed into brand new clothes.However, no matter how you wash and wash, you can't cover that eye-catching forehead.Xiao Yurong came up with a melancholy idea: "Or, post a picture for him and bring it over?" The picture is the wig used by Dan Jiaoer to put on makeup when he goes on stage. Brother Nan has just started learning opera and has not used it yet. That thing.
Qin Meixiang sighed: "It's not on stage, forget it."
Xiao Yurong reminded: "If Master doesn't agree with you to keep him, what should you do?"
Qin Meixiang shook her head: "There must be a way for the car to reach the mountain."
The two called a car and went to Yang's residence.Yang Qinghan was lying on the bed shaking a sandalwood fan and applying cucumber slices.
Qin Meixiang took Brother Nan's hand into the room, and said to Yang Qinghan: "Master..."
Yang Qinghan didn't open her eyes, she stretched out her five-fingered hand and waved towards her, like a female monster seducing a boy.
Brother Nan walked over slowly, Qinghan Yang touched his small shoulder, slowly raised his body and opened his eyes.Unexpectedly, after only one glance, he let go of his hand in fright, and the cucumber slices on his face fell all over the floor.
Qin Meixiang was afraid that he would have a seizure, so she stepped forward and hugged Brother Nan carefully.
Yang Qinghan held back for a long time, her expression still horrified: "Where did this big-eyed thief come from?!"
Well, Yanan's three-character sentence is here: the big-eyed thief.Qin Meixiang couldn't help but blame her: "Master!"
Yang Qinghan ignored him, and touched Brother Nan's forehead with his hands: "And this big brain, with a beard, you can play the birthday old man." He said suspiciously: "I remember that Hua Manshan and his wife are very handsome. Yeah!" He turned to Qin Meixiang and lowered his voice: "Could it be picked up on the street?"
Qin Meixiang stood behind Brother Nan and shook her head desperately at him.
Xiao Yurong smoothed things over and said, "Master looks good today..."
Yang Qinghan gave him a sideways glance: "Nonsense, my face turned pale with fright. How is your training in the color building? Don't let outsiders say that I, Yang Qinghan, hid secrets while teaching my apprentices."
Xiao Yurong said honestly: "I'm practicing, I'm here today, I just want you to show me again."
Yang Qinghan nodded: "Then what are you waiting for? Come now." This is leaving Qin Meixiang and Brother Nan aside.
Qin Meixiang was not angry either, she hugged Brother Nan and listened to Xiao Yurong sing, and listened to Yang Qinghan pointing out Xiao Yurong's eyes and fingers.Xiao Yurong watched Qin Meixiang hesitate to speak a few times, but was scolded by Yang Qinghan.It wasn't until the end of a play that Yang Qinghan said with satisfaction: "This is what makes sense."
This is implicitly expressing that the child Qin Meixiang brought over is outrageous.
Qin Meixiang was not discouraged, and made a pot of new tea for Yang Qinghan neatly, and brought the teacup to him: "You asked me to bring Brother Nan here, presumably to show him the way?"
Yang Qinghan drank his cup of tea, and his complexion improved a little: "Old Dou thinks beautifully. He has become a fine weasel for many years, and wants to use me to love you, and Ai Wu and Wu also love this little brat. He doesn't even think about it." , if the patriarch's job is so good, the threshold of major major classes would have been stepped on." He put down the teacup, and looked critically at Fang Yanan: "Tell me, what can you sing?"
"It's just enlightenment, and the heavenly official's blessing has not been taught yet." Qin Meixiang replied.
"Sing a few lines and listen."
After waiting for a while, I heard Brother Nan speak slowly, his voice was not high, but his words were correct, and he didn't know stage fright.
Qin Meixiang comforted in her heart: he didn't make mistakes and forget words.
Yang Qinghan got off the bed, looked around him back and forth, pinched his waist, pinched his legs, and then pinched his little finger.Brother Nan was unmoved and continued to sing his own song.The child's heart is very stable.
Yang Qinghan waited for him to finish singing, showing a somewhat regretful expression: "At first glance, I didn't see anyone, but after listening to it this way, I don't have bad qualifications. It's just this appearance..." He waved his hands a little bored: "Just let me go Stay in the Wufu class..."
Xiao Yurong was very good at observing words and expressions, so she led Brother Nan out to eat.
Yang Qinghan sat down again and took a sip of tea: "I don't know if you have heard of something. Your concubine Shangfeng died."
Qin Meixiang was taken aback.But he recovered quickly.Yang Qinghan was invited to many church meetings, presumably because of the communication, she heard it.He was silent for a moment: "When did it happen?"
"Last night." Yang Qinghan looked at his expression: "You should also make plans for yourself."
Seeing that Qin Meixiang didn't speak, her expression gradually became serious: "I don't understand, what's on your mind."
Qin Meixiang poured herself a cup of tea flatly, without saying a word.
Yang Qinghan sighed: "Forget it, I can't take care of your business."
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