Chapter 261 The Rong Family Opera Troupe
Even though the Ma family is so rich, they have never thought of inviting an opera troupe to come over to sing in an opera. At most, they just go to a tea shop to listen to music.
Actually, Su Tai didn’t know where Shen Ying knew how to sing in a big opera, but people started talking and the villagers were happy, so she would definitely help.
"Sister Bai, the strawberry jam in our village is selling well this year. There is more money in the village, so the village chief wants to reward the villagers and the elderly. You said that there is always such food and drink, but everyone doesn't have it. I've heard about the opera and want to see it, right?"
Ms. Bai nodded and said, "I know one of the opera troupes in the county."
"Just one?" Su Tai was a little surprised.
Mr. Bai said with a funny face, "It would be great to have one! The theater troupe takes in some helpless children. It takes at least seven or eight people to complete a play before they can't go on stage. , the class teacher has to spend money to raise the child, put in a lot of effort to cultivate it, and also ensure that the child's appearance will not grow crooked. Think about how much effort it takes to put in this!
In addition, singing is a craft, this kind of thing! Not everyone has skills. As far as I know, there are only two opera troupes in Fucheng, which are dedicated to singing for dignitaries. Occasionally, they go to the theater to perform when there is no work."
"Sister. You know so much." Su Tai praised her sincerely.
Mr. Bai's smile became brighter and she said modestly: "I don't know much, but I only found out when my grandmother celebrated her birthday when she was still alive. My father invited a troupe to sing at home for three days. .
But having said that, it is indeed surprising that ordinary people would think of the troupe. I guess the head of your village also has some knowledge. "
Su Tai twitched her lips in embarrassment and said, "Sister Bai, can you tell me the locations of those troupes? "
Ms. Bai thought for a while and said: "If my sister really wants to hire a troupe, you can ask my husband to bring a message to you. It happens that my goods have to pass through the county town when going out, but the cost of hiring a troupe is not low. . "
"Isn't it one tael of silver? "Su Tai blurted out.
Mr. Bai was stunned for a moment and then smiled, "That's in the county. If you invite people over, the expenses will have to be paid for by others! There are so many people, and they can't afford a few taels of silver. ”
Su Tai suddenly understood and stood up to thank Bai, "Sister Bai, I have to go back and discuss this matter with the village chief. If the village chief is willing, I can give you another guarantee. Can it be done?"
Bai Shi was very considerate and agreed.
As soon as Su Tai left, she told Ma Xingteng about the situation, "This Shenjiazhuang is really not simple. A village chief knows how to hire a theater troupe. How much money do you think they have to earn!"
The Ma family is already the richest man in Moshi Town, so her fussy father-in-law never thought of hiring a theater troupe.
Ma Xingteng muttered: "This year's strawberry jam should make a lot of money. At least it is more attractive than just selling strawberries. It is understandable that they invite a theater troupe. Do you think our family should invite them too?"< br>
Mrs. Bai was a little moved, but then she shook her head and refused, "Forget it, there are still things at home. My father-in-law is always unhappy, and your cheap stepmother is crazy. It's just the two of us who invited the troupe to see the real trick. It's not interesting. , there may be gossip outside."
Ma Xingteng thought about it, and then he stopped thinking.
After Su Tai returned to the village, she went to Shen Ying's house immediately and told him the situation, "Village Chief, if you really invite me, I'm afraid it will cost you two to three taels more. It's too expensive."< br>
Mr. He came out of the house, and after knowing the situation, she gritted her teeth and said: "Our family will pay for this money."
"Huh?" Su Tai was shocked, "Auntie, this is inappropriate, isn't it? ! ”
He waved his hand and said, "There is nothing inappropriate or inappropriate. We have already said it. If we don't invite a theater troupe, the villagers will definitely be disappointed! There are several other villages. They all know that our village wants to invite a theater troupe. Many people I'm going to come over and watch the fun. If I don't invite you, why don't I show my face?" Su Tai thought about it and said, "Okay, I'll go over and talk about it."
A few days later, on the official road from the county town to Moshi Town, an ox cart swayed and bumped forward.
A couple in their forties were sitting on the bullock cart, and they were accompanied by a group of tall boys and girls. Not to mention how beautiful they were, their figures were really good.
It is a pity that the beautiful girl and boy did not show mercy to the couple. Not only were they dressed in tatters, but their faces and muscles were all yellow from hunger.
The two children beside the girl walked slowly and fell behind, but they were whipped by the lady and screamed in pain.
The people around the child quickly started to drag him, so that the woman could not continue to get angry.
Ms. Qiu shook the whip in her hand proudly. She didn’t even look at the figure behind the bullock cart. She just happily said to the man beside her: “I didn’t expect there are such wealthy people in Zhaohua County. Everyone in the village knows how to hire a troupe! Boss, tell me, we haven’t been out for too long, how many opportunities to make money have we missed!”
Rong Laosi showed his big yellow teeth and smiled brightly. Wrathful, "What are you afraid of! Take this opportunity to make more money. People in the village have no idea. Then we can coax them to listen to the show for a few more days, right? We can also take the opportunity to look for it. Don't miss it if you come across a good product." ”
“Yes, yes, my eldest sister is waiting for me! If she has really good stuff, she will certainly be worth our money.” Qiu said happily.
He turned around and glared at the others with dissatisfaction, and warned fiercely: "Sing well for me this time. If anyone dares to smash the sign of my Rong family troupe, I will make him look good! Do you hear me?"
"I heard you! "The response was the fearful and trembling voices of boys and girls.
Qiu snorted proudly and ignored them.
The child who had just been whipped pulled Chunqin's hand in fear and asked in a low voice: "Sister Chunqin, are those two bad guys trying to do bad things again?"
Chunqin made a silencing gesture towards him in fear, "Don't talk nonsense, be careful if you get beaten by the aunt again soon."
Xiao Twelve was not convinced, but he really did not dare to continue talking. The whip hit his body so much that it hurt. Even after being beaten countless times, he was still afraid.
The group walked for a day before arriving at Grindstone Town.
Su Tai has already booked a room for them.
After the group checked in, Rong Laosi and Qiu couldn't wait to wander around the town.
After looking around, the two of them came back with droopy faces.
Chunxiang went over to serve them, poured them water with great discernment, and asked, "The fourth master and the aunt went out for a walk, but what did they find?"
Ms. Qiu spit out angrily, "I thought Moshi Town was developed, but it turns out it's still as poor as before. More than half of the entire town's industry belongs to the Ma family. If the Ma family doesn't invite us to sing in operas, there will be no profit at all! Now is not the time to go to the market, even There's no one around, bad luck!"
"Forget it, take a break and go to Shenjiazhuang tomorrow." Rong Laosi said in a bad tone, obviously not expecting much from Shenjiazhuang.
Early the next morning, the group left the inn and went straight to Shenjiazhuang.