Chapter 132

"I know you want to perform for the fans, but there are too many people here, and the ones in the back can't hear clearly either."

"I've already made temporary adjustments. Today's comic convention is free, and we've already notified those who bought tickets to get refunds."

"You see…"

What a generous person!

Su Meng glanced at her in surprise. Sure enough, anyone who could sit in that position was no ordinary person.

After thinking it over, Su Meng nodded and said.

"Performing inside isn't a bad idea, but we'll have to talk about the performance fee."

Xia Qingqing's heart was full of bitterness.

She had originally come today to ride the wave of popularity. Speaking of appearance fees… with so many big stars, wouldn't the appearance fees be astronomical?

Before she could speak, Su Meng has already started calculating seriously.

"I'm the Big Master, my appearance fee is 500 yuan a day!"

"Xiao Xiao Yueyue is the Little Master, 100 yuan will do."

"The other three are just extras, don't bother with them."

"600 yuan total, pay up!"

What?

Xia Qingqing and the surrounding fans were all dumbfounded.

You five such big names only want 600 yuan?

Damn, can we get a monthly subscription? No wait, can we get a yearly one?

Even Xiao Xiao Yueyue was dumbfounded.

Big bro, I'm the professional at the clappers here, alright? How come you're the Big Master and I'm only the Little Master?

The three big female stars beside them wore faces full of grievance.

You're at least a Little Master, 100 yuan a day, while the three of us have become extras, alright?!

……

The main hall of Deyun Society was filled with quite a few people.

Guo Qilin looked at this one, then that one, then looked up at the TV.

Under the encouraging gazes of his many fellow disciples, he finally spoke up weakly.

"Dad, Master, did you call everyone over just to watch Brother Yue's performance?"

Guo Dagang shook his head and said seriously.

"I called you here today not to watch Xiao Xiao Yueyue, but to watch Su Meng."

Su Meng? The group exchanged glances, completely baffled.

This has nothing to do with our crosstalk circle, right?

Uncle Yu was also uncommonly solemn as he picked up the thread to explain.

"In a while, Su Meng Society will perform a few traditional clapper pieces."

"These Duan Zi should be old pieces long lost to the world."

"Let alone your Master and me, even my old Master himself has never heard of them."

"So I called you here specifically to let you learn!"

Su Meng's traditional clappers?

Among the group of disciples, the corners of a few people's mouths twitched uncontrollably.

Qin Xiaoxian even blurted out.

"Master, the clapper routine Su Meng does… he… he… maybe you two shouldn't listen?"

"Qin Xiaoxian…" Guo Dagang's voice carried a hint of displeasure.

"How many times have I said it? Live and learn—have you forgotten?"

"No great skill, but quite the temper!"

"600 yuan deducted from your bonus!"

Qin Xiaoxian froze, his face crumpling as tears nearly spilled out.

Master, I'm only afraid you'll be angered to death!

I'm doing this for your own good, how can you not tell the loyal from the treacherous?

And you're docking my pay?

I'm already paying to work here, alright?

Many people cast sympathetic glances his way.

Guo Qilin let out a long sigh of relief. Good thing he took the hit for me, otherwise…

Huh? My dad shouldn't have a heart condition, right?

What's the number for 120 again?

Su Meng's banter is pretty good, wonder if later he could…

……

At the comic convention, upon hearing that five big stars had suddenly descended, everyone went crazy.

They surged toward the central stage in a frenzy.

The exhibitors were so angry they stomped and cursed.

Damn it! Why is the company so stingy, not arranging a few more people?

Then I could slack off and go see the stars…

On stage, Su Meng stood in the middle, all smiles.

At this moment, he was wearing a traditional robe, which made him look all the more extraordinary in bearing.

It made many young girls in the audience have stars sparkling in their eyes.

Su Meng bowed to the audience and said with a beaming smile.

"Apprentice Su Meng, taking the stage to bow!"

"Today I'm going to perform a traditional clapper piece for everyone, 'Three Heroes Battle Kakashi'!"

Hahaha... Hearing his words, everyone in the audience doubled over laughing.

Anyone who came to the comic convention didn't know who Kakashi was?

A traditional clapper piece, 'Three Heroes Battle Kakashi'?

When did *Naruto* infiltrate the crosstalk (xiangsheng) community?

I freaking thought you were just joking around yesterday, and now you're actually going through with it?

Rat-a-tat... rat-a-tat...

Su Meng didn't mind. With a flick of both hands, the clappers obediently began to sound.

Huh?

Inside the Deyun Society, quite a few people let out a soft "huh" at the same time.

An expert's hand shows the moment they make a move.

Although it was only a few simple strikes, in their ears the rhythm and melody came through all at once.

Hiss...

A moment later, quite a few people simultaneously drew in a sharp breath.

Su Meng on stage flipped his wrists, his movements so fast they were almost impossible to see clearly.

He was actually doing fancy clapper work!

Although his movements were fast, the rhythm and melody were not the slightest bit disordered—on the contrary, they grew all the more full of charm.

Based on this one skill alone, there were very few people in the entire Deyun Society who could match him.

Guo Dagang even nodded secretly to himself, and a huge expectations rose in his heart.

This was a true clapper master—so what kind of traditional clapper piece had he brought with him?

The clapper sounds lowered slightly, and Su Meng finally opened his mouth and began to sing.

"The world of Naruto is full of weirdos; there's a depressed kid named Uchiha."