Chapter 8 The Collapsed Cage
Author: Demon Tower Tower
Uncle Hong said that Boss Qiu was originally an orphan.
It was the old leader of the theater troupe who brought him back because he looked good. He had to endure a lot of hardships to learn opera.
He made his stage debut at the age of 11 and became a blockbuster.
He became famous all over the city of Bengbu, and everyone said he had talent - it was God who rewarded him.
But Uncle Hong, as a big fan of Boss Qiu, is most aware of the stigma and abuse Boss Qiu has endured over the years.
"When Boss Qiu was 15 years old, he was separated from the troupe. He was already a role player at that time, and the old troupe leader was greedy and squeezed him hard. He didn't eat well or rest well, he had to work hard to perform, and often went on stage even though he was sick.
"Uncle Hong said sadly, "He is just a horny guy. If this continues, his voice will become useless!"
Therefore, he separated from the troupe and wanted nothing of what he earned in the troupe.
Leave them all to the old boss.
He left the theater troupe by purifying himself and leaving home.
But later, when the old boss saw that he was getting better and better on his own, he actually started to make trouble behind his back, saying how ungrateful he was.
He endured the infamy and relied on his own efforts to survive step by step.
There was a child who came here to be his teacher——
I knelt at the door all day and all night.
He couldn't bear it, even though he saw that the child really had no talent, he still recognized him and accepted him as his apprentice.
"Is it Sai Qiuyue?" Zhu Xiaozhou was surprised. He didn't expect that there was such a past event between Qiu Yuesheng and Sai Qiuyue.
Uncle Hong nodded, but one could tell from his look that it was definitely not a good thing for Qiu Yuesheng to accept this apprentice.
As expected, nothing good happened when this apprentice entered.
He is not talented enough and is unwilling to work hard to practice basic skills.
But he hid in his master's box and secretly learned his master's unique skills. Taking advantage of being Qiu Yuesheng's only disciple, he took private jobs outside and failed in the performance - he almost ruined Qiu Yuesheng's brand.
It was Qiu Yueshengqiu's boss who came to the door in person to apologize and take the person back.
Otherwise, the shopkeeper would hold him captive and not let him go.
But he didn't expect that after this incident, not only did he not wake up or repent, he would also develop some kind of bright emotions.
He believed that he was Zhou Yu and Qiu Yuesheng was Zhuge Liang.
He felt that if Qiu Yuesheng did not suppress him in every aspect, he would definitely be more famous than Qiu Yuesheng.
He forced Qiu Yuesheng to give him a chance to come on stage.
However, Qiu Yuesheng thought that he had not mastered Kung Fu yet and was not suitable to go on stage. He made a fuss about breaking up with his master and starting a new business, and he often spoke ill of Qiu Yuesheng outside.
Therefore, Qiu Yuesheng was once again stigmatized as "jealous of talents".
Later, Qiu Yuesheng disappeared mysteriously, so he went on stage to act under the name "Sai Qiuyue".
Zhu Xiaozhou said, "I saw him outside the theater a while ago. It was obviously a performance by Sai Qiuyue, but there was still a sign of Qiu Yuesheng. The manager of the theater was even more arrogant."
"It's natural." Uncle Hong sighed, "Those old guys just miss Boss Qiu and only go to see him in the name of Boss Qiu. Why don't they watch him compete with Qiuyue!"
If he didn't use Qiu Yuesheng's name, he might not even be able to sell a single theater ticket.
When Uncle Hong left on the pretext of helping her prepare something to eat, he was left alone to grieve. Zhu Xiaozhou stood there for a long time unable to speak. She guessed a possibility, but it was too hurtful.
Even if she never believed in human nature.
But I don’t want to imagine human nature to be so unbearable.
"Are you feeling sorry for him?" Bai Yuan stared at her, as if he had seen something incredible.
"I feel sorry for myself." Zhu Xiaozhou said, "If I can't get the money back from this order and waste so much time, I will really lose money and cry to death."
Bai Yuan smiled.
This was the first time he smiled in front of Zhu Xiaozhou.
"Just now, before Uncle Hong came in, did you want to say something to me?"
"Oh, by the way." Zhu Xiaozhou almost forgot, "Don't you think Qiu Yuesheng's words are very contradictory."
He said that he first met Miss He's family in the Xiaonan Building after performing at the He's.
But he also said that he gave Miss He a costume belt as a token of love.
It's because Miss He often goes to see his plays.
Zhu Xiaozhou was very sure that clothes and belts were very important to him and Miss He.
This proves that behind the two seemingly contradictory words, he is hiding a truth.
And this truth includes the reason for Boss Qiu’s disappearance.
Token of love——
Bai Yuan fell into a daze, recalling something.
"Why, have you had a similar experience? Are you the owner of that hairband?" Zhu Xiaozhou asked jokingly, maybe there is a twists and turns and touching story behind the hairband.
"I don't remember." Boyuan said.
"Liar, just forget it if you don't want to say it."
Zhu Xiaozhou thought that he just didn't want to tell him.
"I really don't remember." Bai Yuan said sadly, not intending to hide it. "I just remember that I was looking for a hair tie, but I don't remember who the owner of the hair tie is. It seems that she never got that one.
Hairband——"
He thought that as long as he redeemed the hairband, he would be able to find A Zhen in his memory.
Zhu Xiaozhou was dubious. "Then do you remember who you are? What is the name of the person you are looking for? Where is he now?"
Bai Yuan shook his head.
It has been sealed for so long that he can no longer remember it.
"I just remember that my name is Bai Yuan, and I am the God of the Nine Heavens. The person I am looking for is called A Zhen."
Other than that, I have no impression at all.
"Are you a god?" Zhu Xiaozhou smiled, thinking he was making a joke. "If you are really a god, why can't others see you? Then you are the same as Qiu Yuesheng."
Or the God in the Nine Heavens?
"Because my body is still sealed. Maybe if I find the hair tie and remember everything, I can untie it," he said.
The more you say it, the more outrageous it becomes.
Zhu Xiaozhou asked him, "Okay, then where is your body sealed? Tell me and I will help you find it, and I will give you a 30% discount on the cost!"
"I don't remember." I don't remember anything.
He once mistook Zhu Xiaozhou for A Zhen, but later discovered that they were really different.
Ah Zhen is gentle, kind, and a considerate woman.
As for this Zhu Xiaozhou, he loves money as much as his life, is reckless, and is impetuous in his work—all shortcomings.
Zhu Xiaozhou didn't take it seriously either.
But Bai Yuan's words made her think of something.
Miss He, whose soul has left Xiaonan Tower, is destined not to wait until dawn for her.
Half of her face was burned by the fire, and she looked hideous, but Qiu Yuesheng didn't seem to care at all, holding his beloved girl in his arms, sitting by the river and waiting for the sun to rise.
Being too far away, Zhu Xiaozhou couldn't hear what they said.
I felt sad and emotional at the same time.
Finally, I watched helplessly as the sun rose, Miss He disappeared into Qiu Yuesheng's arms.
And this place that has trapped her and imprisoned her for hundreds of years will also completely collapse.
Returning to Qiyundang felt like a dream.
The bulging money bag in her waist reminded her that that dream really existed.
She had never been as overwhelmed as she was at this moment.
A bag of silver dollars didn't seem to be able to resolve the regret in her heart. This was something that had never happened before.
She couldn't tell exactly what she missed.
But she deeply realized that there was an empty place in her heart.
Boyuan
When I think of this name, I feel heartache - the pain of being out of breath.
But when I turned around, I saw him still standing in the store.
It turns out that he is still there.
The wind chime on the door rang - it meant that a guest had arrived.
"Hello, welcome! Do you want to redeem your pledge?" She greeted the guests as usual, and it seemed to have become a habit engraved in her bones.
But the "person" who came was Qiu Yuesheng.
Chapter completed!