Chapter 77

In the theater, the audience stood up one after another and walked out.

While walking, they were still discussing.

Today's show was truly worth it!

Just at this moment, Uncle Yu walked quickly onto the stage, knocked on the microphone, and said.

"Everyone, everyone, sorry to bother you."

Oh? Are there Easter eggs in the crosstalk industry these days?

Everyone turned back and looked on with great interest.

Uncle Yu cupped his hands, his face full of joy.

"It's like this; we have a happy event here today."

"We're going to hold a simple apprenticeship ceremony in a moment."

"If you all aren't in a hurry to go home, would you like to stay and be witnesses?"

Oh? Apprenticeship ceremony?

The audience instantly became interested.

After all, this is not very common.

Someone said loudly.

"Uncle Yu, are you going to take an apprentice, or is Teacher Guo going to take an apprentice?"

Uncle Yu shook his head and laughed.

"Neither. Today, my Master, Old Man Shi Shi Fukuan, is going to take a new apprentice."

"In other words, this is my little junior brother!"

What? A commotion instantly broke out in the crowd.

Old Man Shi Shi Fukuan is going to take an apprentice?

Hasn't the old man not appeared in public for a long time?

I heard his health wasn't good, he had a serious illness, and he didn't have many days left.

At this juncture, what apprentice is he taking?

Instantly, everyone's curiosity was piqued, and they sat down again one after another.

On the stage, a chair had already been placed.

Everyone from the Deyun Society went on stage and surrounded the back to serve as witnesses.

Guo Dagang personally served as the master of ceremonies, walked onto the stage, and said loudly.

"Old Man Shi Shi Fukuan's apprenticeship ceremony begins now!"

"Please, Master, take your seat!"

With Uncle Yu's support, Old Man Shi Shi Fukuan sat tremblingly on the chair.

Seeing that it was really the old man who appeared, there was a burst of applause from the audience.

Guo Dagang cupped his hands and explained to the audience.

"According to the rules of our crosstalk industry, apprenticeship should have three masters: the introducing master, the guarantor master, and the substitute master."

"But today the situation is special. According to the old man's wishes, everything is simplified. Please forgive us."

After speaking, he shouted loudly again.

"Please, today's apprentice, Su Meng, come on stage!"

Su Meng? The audience instantly exploded.

The one taking the apprenticeship today is actually Su Meng? Su Meng is actually going to take Old Man Shi Shi Fukuan as his master?

Su Meng was wearing a long gown, and his face was rarely serious.

Guo Dagang continued to shout.

"Apprentice, three bows, perform the apprenticeship ceremony~~~"

"First bow, thank the master for his cultivation."

"Second bow, wish the master good health."

"Third bow, carry forward the art of crosstalk in the future!"

Following his words, Su Meng respectfully bowed three times to the old man.

Guo Dagang continued to shout.

"Next, master and apprentice exchange gifts!"

The old man tremblingly picked up a pair of clappers, stroked them for a long time, and a trace of reminiscence appeared in his eyes.

Then he solemnly handed the clappers to Su Meng and said earnestly.

"These clappers were left by my master, Mr. Gao Gao Fengshan."

"Before you, I had four apprentices, but I never passed these clappers down."

"Today, I hand them to you, hoping you can carry this craft forward."

Su Meng respectfully took the clappers and then took out a suona.

"Master, it was rushed today, and I didn't have time to prepare a gift."

"Although this suona is inconspicuous, it has extraordinary significance to me."

"I use this suona to express my gratitude to you."

He was also speaking from the heart.

This suona was bought from a roadside instrument store, and it wasn't worth much.

But it was the first prop he had after coming to this world, and its fame rose, so naturally, it was of extraordinary significance.

The old man took the suona, stroked it for a while, and suddenly smiled.

"Good, really good. I forgot that your suona skills are also top-notch."

"When I get old, you'll play a piece for me and see me off."

Su Meng nodded and said respectfully.

"Yes!"

Behind Shi Shi Fukuan, the little grandson was almost crying.

Grandpa, why is it that when you say this, it's only right, but when I say it, I get beaten?

But when people get old, do they really value the suona so much?

Should I learn a few pieces from my little junior uncle, and when my dad dies, I'll play for him too?

I'm really filial! Thumbs up!

Guo Dagang saw that this segment was over and said loudly again.

"Next, please, Master, give your instructions!"

Then he respectfully handed the microphone to the old man.

The old man raised the microphone and said weakly.

"Su Meng, this child, good, really good!"

"His craft is already complete, and I'm old, so I have nothing to teach him."

"It's called taking him as an apprentice, but to be honest, I'm the one who's shamelessly climbing the social ladder."

"But since I've become his master, I have to take on the responsibilities of a master."

"As long as I'm alive, I will do my best to help him shield himself from the wind and rain."

"Qian'er, you four, come over and meet your little junior brother; help him out in the future."

Shi Shi Fukuan took four apprentices in his life, and all of them were in the Deyun Society.

Uncle Yu, Liu Xianwei, Hou Zhen, and the animal keeper Sun Yue.

The four walked over, their faces full of joy.

"Hello, Junior Brother! If you have anything in the future, just call us; we don't need to be polite between brothers."

Su Meng also cupped his hands and said happily.

"Hello, Senior Brothers."

"Senior Brother, you're being too polite. When we first met, I wasn't polite to you either."

After speaking, the few of them laughed loudly.

Guo Dagang was also full of joy.

Although theoretically Su Meng isn't from the Deyun Society, the relationship is there.

"Su Meng, by seniority, I'm also your Senior Brother."

"From now on, the Deyun Society is your home. When you come to the capital, come back and see us anytime."

"Whenever you want to go up and practice a few pieces, just say the word, and I'll arrange it for you."

Su Meng laughed.

"Senior Brother Guo, you say that."

"Today you pulled me to be a laborer for your Deyun Society and even plucked a little tune from me. Do you want me to work for free for you in the future?"

"Do you have to pluck a sheep until it's bald?"

Guo Dagang also laughed loudly and waved at the group of disciples and grand-disciples.

"Come, meet your Little Junior Uncle, Little Junior Grand-uncle!"

Among this group, most were Guo Dagang's apprentices, but there were also a few grand-disciples.

At this time, they also bowed one after another and asked respectfully.

"Hello, Little Junior Uncle!"

"Hello, Little Junior Grand-uncle!"

Their faces were respectful, but in their hearts, they were all completely bewildered.

May I ask, Su Meng's age seems to be younger than most people present; how did he become a junior uncle and grand-uncle?

Especially Xiao Xiao Xiao Yueyue, who was almost crying.

You bullied me enough on the show, and now you've chased me home?

Why do I suddenly feel that my future life will be bleak?

"Did-da~ didi-da~~~ didi-di~ da-da-da~~~"

A cheerful suona sound suddenly rang out.

Many people are not unfamiliar with this piece; it's Su Meng's suona piece "Zhu Bajie Carries His Wife."

Sister Qin, wearing pajamas, picked up her phone in a daze.

"Hello, Zhang Zhang Xiaoyan, what's wrong?"

"Calling in the middle of the night, did something happen?"

Zhang Zhang Zhang Xiaoyan, on the other end of the phone, was still a bit dazed.

"Um... Sister Qin, there's a matter. I thought about it, and I still want to tell you now."

"To avoid catching you off guard tomorrow morning."

Sister Qin instantly woke up, and some bad thoughts instantly flooded her mind.

"What happened? Did something happen to Su Meng?"

"Something happening in the middle of the night, it wouldn't be Su Meng getting caught at Honglangman, would it?"

"How could you take him to that kind of place?"

"Don't you know our Su Meng is still a virgin?"

"How are you acting as his assistant?"

"If he really can't hold it, why don't you help him solve it?"

"What?" Zhang Zhang Zhang Xiaoyan was instantly stunned, almost unable to believe her ears.

"Sister Qin, you want me to help him solve it?"

"Could such a good thing fall to me?"

Sister Qin nodded and said as a matter of course.

"Yes, you are his assistant; if you don't help him solve it, who will?"

"Finding a decent escort only costs 3,000 yuan."

"When you ask for reimbursement later, just write that you helped Su Meng refuel; do I need to teach you this?"

Crack, crack, crack...

Zhang Zhang Zhang Xiaoyan seemed to hear the sound of her heart breaking.

I knew it!

I'm just a plain little assistant; how could such a good thing fall to me?

On the other side, Sister Qin was still nagging and arranging.

"If you're going to find one, find a safe place, like Heaven on Earth..."

A dazed voice suddenly came from the side.

"Heaven on Earth is expensive, 3,000 yuan isn't enough..."