stonecrandall Chapter 280 Playing the piano to a cow
Chapter 280 Playing the piano to a cow
"how do you feel?"
"It sounds good."
"and then?"
"Hmm...the clothes are nice?"
"...That's all gone? You just dismissed it as "good-sounding" and "good-looking"? "
In the Heyu Teahouse, Mr. Yun's opera has just ended. The conversation just now took place between Zuo Xi and Shen He who were watching the music behind the scenes. Perhaps it was because the immortals in Liyue seemed to be well-educated, but Zuo Xi couldn't help but have some unrealistic fantasies in his heart. He actually thought that Shen He could give a decent evaluation of the drama.
I was raised by a technical geek, not an old man. It is really difficult for a child raised by a science student to evaluate opera.
"It's okay, Mr. Zuo Xi. Everyone has different views and appreciations of drama. Even if this lady can't give a professional evaluation, as long as she finds it enjoyable to listen to and watch, that's the greatest compliment."
Mr. Yun on the stage took the curtain call and then retreated behind the stage. He happened to hear the conversation just now.
Her words were not meant to be flattering or to smooth things over. Of course she understood the principle of highbrow and low-profile, but she believed that good dramas were only those that could be "appreciated by both refined and popular people".
From connoisseurs like Mr. Zuo Xi and Mr. Zhong Li to people like this lady who are listening to music for the first time, they all think she sings well. This is the highest praise for her.
"Mr. Yun, you are fine."
He stood up from his seat and made a gesture of "please take a seat" to Yun Jin. After the other party returned the gesture and sat down, Zuo Xi also sat down again.
In the final analysis, Heyu Tea House is their territory, and Yun Jin is the owner. Zuo Xi and Shen He were guests. What Zuo Xi did was not only a basic etiquette, but also a way to show respect to the other party.
"Mr. Zuo Xi, you don't have to be so polite. We are actors and audiences on and off the stage, and in private we are friends. There is no need for so many etiquettes between friends."
After Yun Jin sat down, she rubbed her shoulders, which were a little sore and stiff due to the weight of the costume, and lectured Zuo Xi. She had wanted to say this a long time ago, but she never found the right opportunity.
She didn't meet Zuo Xi many times, but it was rare to find a customer who knew the rules and business like him. In addition, the other person is not as dignified as another Mr. Zhongli, making it difficult to approach him. On the contrary, the other party also has a sense of affinity. So Yun Jin contacted each other in private several times, and the two became friends after repeated visits.
"In the friendship between gentlemen, etiquette should not be taken lightly. But since Mr. Yun has said this, I just listen. By the way, this is Shen He. Shen He, this is Yun Jin, Mr. Yun."
Zuo Xi nodded, as if he had listened to the other party's teaching. Then they introduced each other.
"Miss Shen He, I'm Yun Jin, nice to meet you."
"Well, hello. I'm Shen He."
After the two of them greeted each other, Yun Jin turned to Zuo Xi and asked.
"Mr. Zuo Xi, are you here for something?"
Normally, Zuo Xi comes to Yuhe Tea House to listen to a play. If there is a personal matter to come to see you, you will usually write letters in advance and then make an appointment at another place. The other party came directly to wait at the backstage of Yuhe Tea House this time. It must be because there was something important that could not wait for another appointment.
"It's not anything particularly important."
Seeing Yun Jin's question, Zuo Xi put down his teacup. After pondering for a moment, he expressed his intention.
"I heard that Yun Jin, you are currently preparing a new play called "Goddess Pi Guan"? "
"That's right...Zuo Xi, your news is really brilliant. I planned to revise it again and ask you to hold my eyes for me in a few days. I didn't expect you already know it."
Yun Jin was a little surprised. This "Goddess Pi Guan" was created by her father based on rumors, and she was very concerned about it. After reading the script over and over again, she always had some unexplainable feelings in her heart, so she recently tried to revise it. She originally planned to practice it for Zuo Xi after the revision was completed, and then compare the original version with Zuo Xi's to listen to the opinions of the professional audience. I never thought that the other party would have heard the news a long time ago.
"Yun Jin, you still don't have an accurate understanding of your popularity in Liyue Port. There have been rumors about such a big event for a long time.
Okay, let’s not talk about this anymore. I heard someone say that you also went to the site where Ningguang offered reward materials a few days ago. The condition she gave was "an answer to a question." The reason why you are interested must be related to "Goddess Pi Guan", right? "
Yun Jin is a popular star in Liyue Port, but she only thinks of herself as "a little famous". But that's not important. The reason Zuo Xi came here to look for Yun Jin today was not to chat with her.
"It's really amazing, Zuo Xi, you don't really know any magic, do you? How can you guess this?
Yes, I want to ask Mr. [Tianquan] about the venue. I am really interested in this "Goddess Pi Temple". I have been looking for a suitable venue for a long time but I still can't find a suitable location.
how? Do you want to solve it for me? Ha ha ha ha……"
Yun Jin was surprised at first that Zuo Xi could even guess this. Seeing that the other party had guessed it, she simply didn't hide it and told her plan truthfully. Finally, he joked with Zuo Xi. But she didn't expect that her joke would actually come true.
"That's right. If you feel at ease, you can leave this matter to me. I won't say how perfect it is, but at least it will suit your needs."
After covering the tea bowl and setting it aside, Zuo Xi sat upright and responded to Yun Jin's joke in a serious tone.
"Mr. Yun, don't be too busy refusing. I'm not doing it entirely for your sake.
To be honest, I also have some intentions of offering a reward, but I am afraid that the competition will damage our friendship. So if what Mr. Yun is talking about is the venue, why not leave it to me? "
Zuo Xi's intention was very clear. He was determined to win the reward and hoped that Yun Jin would withdraw. As compensation, he could solve that problem for Yun Jin. Mainly because of the three items, the first two have already been obtained by him. As for the third item, the "Qianqi Core" is rather special, and Yun Jin would most likely have wasted her trip. That's why he used this statement to solve the venue problem for Yun Jin.
Zuo Xi really liked Yun Jin's opera, and he had long been looking forward to hearing it live. If it was delayed due to these changes, it would really be a pity for Zuo Xi.
"In that case, you can do it if you can. In the end, I took advantage of this matter. Regardless of whether it is resolved or not, Yun Jin will come to thank you afterwards. Please don't refuse, otherwise Yun Jin won't have the nerve to accept your kindness. "
Of course Yun Jin agreed happily. To her, as long as it solves the problem, the method doesn't matter. Since the other party has this need, why not do it yourself as a favor?
"By the way, Yun Jin, just now you said that "Goddess Pi Guan" needs some modifications, but what's the problem? "