Chapter 257

"I have no feeling for Jingju, but this play... I'm on my knees!"

"Legend has it that both Qianlong and Cixi praised this play without end; seeing it today, it truly lives up to its reputation!"

"I'm on my knees for Su Meng! I'm on my knees for the three great famous performers!"

The whole family saw these comments and were each startled.

Grandpa scratched his head and said in confusion.

"Don't you young people dislike Jingju? Why does it feel like everyone is so enthusiastic?"

Grandma nodded with a serious expression.

"It seems this play is indeed somewhat extraordinary."

"Yes." Mom also nodded in agreement.

"I don't really like listening to plays either, but since it's sung by Su Meng, I'm a bit expectant too."

"What are you, a girl, still standing there for? Hurry up and play it!"

"I'll watch too, to see if it can be used for square dancing."

The girl immediately felt terrible.

So for any tune, you think of square dancing?

Why don't you adapt that funeral tune into square dancing?

Forget it, forget it; since Mother Superior has spoken, let's just play it quickly.

As she pressed the play button, the stage slowly appeared on the screen.

Then several large characters slowly floated into view.

These large characters instantly left the whole family stunned and speechless.

Grandpa pointed at the screen, trembling, his voice somewhat dry.

"This is... traditional... Jingju?"

The girl stared at the screen, sinking into deep self-doubt...

"Master, everyone is here."

Inside the Deyun Society, Luan Yunping counted the heads and said softly.

Guo Dagang merely nodded slightly and said slowly.

"Wait!"

Wait? The group looked at each other, all somewhat bewildered.

What's wrong with Master today?

Guo Qilin looked at this one, then that one, and, relying on his close relationship, plucked up the courage to speak.

"Dad, why have you gathered us here at this moment? Is there something?"

"Many senior and junior brothers haven't had lunch yet."

Guo Dagang said nothing; instead, Uncle Yu smiled and spoke up.

"I have gathered you here today for an important matter."

"You all know that Jingju singing segments are frequently used in crosstalk."

"And today, your Little Junior Uncle will publicly present a piece of traditional Jingju."

"This is the finale play from when the Four Great Anhui Troupes entered the capital; even Empress Dowager Cixi praised it without end!"

"If it weren't for your Little Junior Uncle bearing great fortune, this fine play would truly have been lost."

"So later, all of you study well; if there's anything you don't understand, ask Little Junior Uncle later!"

The group looked at each other, feeling the scene seemed somewhat familiar.

Qin Xiaoxian blurted out even more.

"Master, will Little Junior Uncle perform a traditional Jingju piece called 'Three Heroes Battle Kakashi' this time?"

Guo Dagang's face instantly turned black.

"Do you think your Little Junior Uncle is so unreliable?"

"Slandering an elder; Qin Xiaoxian, 500 deducted from this month's salary!"

Qin Xiaoxian wished he could slap himself a few times; why open your mouth when there's no need?

Now it's good; truly becoming paid employment.

"Master, the TV and speakers are all connected, and the time is about right."

Xiao Xiao Yueyue finished setting up the equipment and walked over to say.

Guo Dagang nodded.

"Play it; let everyone learn!"

Xiao Xiao Yueyue, with nimble hands and feet, pressed the play button.

Instantly, a stage appeared on the TV screen.

Guo Dagang frowned slightly.

"This stage is a bit simple; just one table, not even a backdrop?"

Uncle Yu, however, did not mind.

"The time was too tight; perhaps the Little Junior Brother didn't have time to prepare."

"But since the National Jingju Academy is involved, with the three great famous performers all appearing, this piece of traditional Jingju must be very... damn it!"

"Damn it!" Not only Uncle Yu, but everyone present couldn't help but exclaim.

Guo Dagang's eyes bulged even wider as he stared blankly at the screen.

On the screen, a few characters slowly floated into view...