While netizens were still making fun of Ye Zhiqiu's new look as a "middle-aged man", the stage play began.

The entire program is arranged in the form of a "memoir". Through the interpretation of several important episodes in Xu Xiake's life, it tells the story of his travels and the process of compiling "Xu Xiake's Travels".

At the beginning of the program, Xu Xiake, who lost mobility in his later years, and his friend Ji Mengliang were sorting out manuscripts in the study.

At this time, Xu Xiake had lost both legs and was extremely weak. He was unable to compile his travel notes into a book. His friend Ji Mengliang promised to fulfill his unfinished dream...

Seeing this, Huang Mingyuan, a Chinese teacher at home, nodded repeatedly.

Many people do not know this and think that "The Travels of Xu Xiake" was written by Xu Xiake. In fact, this is not the case. Xu Xiake was seriously ill and could not complete the large amount of travel notes he recorded into a book until his death.

Historically, the earliest written version of "Xu Xiake's Travels" known to the world was handwritten by his friend Ji Meng.

As the plot continued, many viewers were shocked by Ye Zhiqiu's performance in the play.

When did Ye Zhiqiu's acting skills improve so much? He actually didn't fall behind when he was opposite several veteran actors.

Then, the plot transitioned to Xu Xiake's mother passing away due to illness.

This incident was a huge blow to Xu Xiake himself.

On the stage, Xu Xiake was sitting in the courtyard, looking at the desolate scene in front of him, and was moved by the scene.

At this time, a figure slowly walked out from behind, it was Xu Xiake's mother.

The stage lighting here has undergone some special processing, emitting a faint white light when it shines on the actors, showing a blurred effect.

——This is a picture that Xu Xiake imagined because of excessive longing, and then the conversation between the two.

"My parents are here and I won't travel far away. Now you have nothing to tie me down."

"My husband is facing the blue sea and the sky is blue at dusk, let's go..."

Faced with his late mother's earnest warnings, Xu Xiake broke down on the spot and knelt down in tears.

"Mother, I..."

"I miss you."

Seeing this, many viewers in front of the screen also had their defenses broken, their eyes were a little wet, and the barrage was already boiling.

"The dog author threw bricks in my eye again!"

"I didn't expect that you could use a knife here..."

"The two actors performed really well, and the old lady's acting skills are even more impressive."

"My parents are here, so I won't travel far...sigh."

"Not only are the actors well-acted, but the background music here is also so strong. It really adds to the atmosphere."

At this time, Huang Mingyuan's heart felt a little clogged.

It was just a variety show, and he never thought that his emotions would fluctuate so much because of it.

But the words "Don't travel far when your parents are here" reminded him of his own experience, and his thoughts suddenly began to surge.

After graduating from high school, I came to study in a big city nearly a thousand kilometers away from home.

After four years of college and two years of postgraduate studies, I got my wish to stay in a big city and find a job as a teacher within the establishment.

I still remember calling my mother at that time, and the other party’s happy laughter on the phone.

In the eyes of the older generation, having such a decent and stable job means that a child can gain a foothold in a big city.

Then, I devoted myself to work, married my current wife, bought a house, and finally took root in a big city.

At that time, Huang Mingyuan was already in his thirties, and he was shocked to realize that after studying and working for so many years, he had left his familiar hometown for more than ten years.

For more than ten years, every time I go home, I am in a hurry, rushing for internships, interviews, and work, and I have to leave again after only a few days.

Suddenly I woke up and looked back, looked carefully, and found that the faces of my parents in my memory had become much older.

Huang Mingyuan suddenly realized that he wanted to bring the old man to live in a big city, but the old man lived there for less than a month. He couldn't adapt and ran back to the countryside.

At this time, Huang Mingyuan suddenly remembered what his mother said on the phone when he was busy looking for a job after graduation.

——"Son, do you want to come back and find a job?"

At that time, I was very ambitious and thought about how embarrassing it would be to go back home after reading so many books. I wanted to stay in a big city, so I refused without even thinking about it.

Her mother didn't say anything at that time, she just supported herself. Looking back now, she probably wanted her only son to return to her hometown, right?

Parents are here and do not travel far away. This is also what every parent hopes for, because they hope that their children can be closer to them.

If I had not chosen to stay in this city but had gone back, what would it be like now...

Maybe, I should call my parents... No, I'll go back and take a look.

Huang Mingyuan took a deep breath, sorted out his mixed thoughts, and continued to look at the screen, looking down.

Later, Xu Xiake went through many hardships and finally saw the hope of reaching the source of the Yangtze River.

He was determined to walk to the source and drink the water from the source of the Yangtze River. However, at this time, the severe injuries to his legs could not support him to continue moving forward.

The house leaked and it rained all night, and the accompanying servants betrayed and fled. In desperation, Xu Xiake stayed in Dali, Yunnan.

However, after being diagnosed by a doctor in Dali, his legs were terminally ill and there was no possibility of recovery. "Drinking water from the source of the Yangtze River" became a dream that would always be out of reach.

Although he had known about Xu Xiake's deeds for a long time, Huang Mingyuan, like thousands of viewers, could not help but feel sorry for him at this moment.

People familiar with geography know that Dali, Yunnan, is only over 200 kilometers away from the source of the Sanjiang River. With today's convenient transportation, it can be reached in just a few hours.

But this was more than 300 years ago, when people traveled by foot, and this distance became a natural chasm between Xu Xiake and the source of the Yangtze River.

For those who have been determined to pursue their dreams throughout their lives, it is undoubtedly the cruelest thing to have this dream shattered on the eve of success.

On the stage, after hearing the news, Xu Xiake, who was hit hard, once again "saw" his deceased parents appearing.

The two covered his injured leg with a blanket. Xu's mother smiled and sounded kind.

"Hongzu, trace the source of the Yangtze River, you did it."

Father Xu's tone was extremely proud, "My husband is Zhao Bihai and Mu Cangwu. You have done it too. We are proud of you."

At this moment, Xu Xiake's mood collapsed. This man who had been walking for more than 30 years and visited three mountains and five mountains cried: "Father, mother, I can't reach the end of the Yangtze River."

"I almost couldn't make it..."

Xu's mother also had tears in her eyes, waving her hands and saying, "If you can't make it, go home."

"Go home..."

"You have traveled thousands of miles with roots under your feet, so go home."

The word "go home" exploded in his mind like a "buzz". Huang Mingyuan, like many viewers who persisted all night, couldn't help but burst into tears.
Chapter completed!