Chapter 196
The mahogany box was opened by delicate hands, and the soft light emitted by the pearls was so dazzling that it was impossible to open your eyes.
The beauty is beautiful, and the pearls in the beauty's box are even more beautiful, especially when the beauty holds the pearls, it is so beautiful that people can't take their eyes off.
The box full of pearls was placed on the stage by the beauty, and the scattered pearls on the stage instantly lost their luster.
The troupe owner who had been nervously watching backstage almost had his heart stopped beating. It came, it came, his wish came true, the huge pie fell again. This box of pearls represented fame and wealth, and Yuan Caidie was simply a gold nugget. The troupe owner's mouth was almost grinning from ear to ear, with the shining pearls in front of him. He thought in his heart that he would become famous all over the country in the future, and he had the ambition to enter the Magic City, Huajingdu.
This scene had just finished when a figure on the second floor could be vaguely seen, but the specific appearance was still unclear. Yuan Caidie was wearing an exquisite costume and bowed to the direction where the woman from the second floor came down. It would not be appropriate for him to bow in his elegant women's clothing.
After she was dressed up like that and stepped onto the stage, she was the character in the play. Every time she bent over and looked up, she had to conform to this identity. Her graceful figure moved lightly off the stage, and she won applause and praise again.
The head teacher received the hero and treated him as hospitably as if he were an ancestor. As soon as he won the person, he quickly walked onto the stage and took down the box of pearls.
Pink, white and beige fingertip-sized pearls were laid underneath, and on top were 12 longan-sized pearls. The aurora white of the pearls was simply dazzling. He ran to Yuan Caidie with the box in his arms and flatteringly presented the box of pearls to Yuan Caidie who was changing her clothes for the next show.
"Boss Lu is truly a benefactor of yours. Giving you this box and pearls as a reward, your reputation has skyrocketed today. Not only in Jiangcheng, but even on the Qinhuai River, this is unique. Look at the pearls and their size." The gang leader picked up a shark pearl and exclaimed in admiration, "This was probably the tribute we offered in the past."
"..." Yuan Caidie changed her headgear and didn't respond to her boss's words. Ever since the first time he was hit on the head with gold, he had been feeling uneasy. He had no idea who this Mr. Lu was, or what his intentions were. He knew what he, a mere opera singer, could gain, but... he couldn't help but clench his sleeves.
"Caidie, this gentleman is very thoughtful. You see, he said that gift is a gift of talent. This really praises you very much."
Yuan Caidie adjusted her robes in silence. How could the troupe owner not know what he was thinking? The child hadn't recovered yet, so he waved his helpers away. Yuan Caidie and the troupe owner were the only ones left in the small space dedicated to the pillars.
"We are not outsiders. Your mother and I were in the same department or class before. Even though your mother is suffering now, after all, your mother is much better off than most opera singers. At least she has lived a good life for a few years. I say this for your own good. You can live a good life only if you keep this master here. Who in this opera world is not a drifting duckweed, going with the flow? If there is a strong wave willing to push them, the farther they float, the better. They can be strong for a while, and we can talk about the rest later." The troupe owner patted him on the shoulder, put the box of pearls on the table, sighed and left, leaving him alone to think about it.
Looking at the box of pearls emitting soft light, what else is there to think about? It's all fate. I just don't know why Mr. Lu took a fancy to him. He spent so much gold and silver the first time and there was no follow-up. His intentions were unpredictable. This time, it was such a rare mermaid pearl.
As it turned out, he was overthinking it. After the show ended, he took off his makeup and waited backstage, thinking that he would be called over. Seeing that most people outside had left and there was no movement at all, he couldn't help but ask someone else to ask what was going on outside.
"The master has left." The errand boy reported breathlessly.
"Gone?" Yuan Caidie, who was wearing a green gown, couldn't help but repeat.
"Yes, he left. I didn't see anyone. I only saw the beautiful foreign lady who gave the beads and the reporter named Wang." The young man was also very smart. He had known about the existence of Wang Yuqing for a long time, and he had also inquired about the news on the market. This nobleman from the opera troupe named Lu was so legendary that few people had seen him in person.
I thought I could meet the legendary God of Wealth today, but who would have thought that he would leave without saying goodbye and give me such a big box of pearls. Shouldn't he have asked me to meet him, have a meal, sing a play or something like that? This young man who has seen a lot of the "world" couldn't understand it.
Of course Yuan Caidie didn't understand, but she still breathed a sigh of relief. Ah, it was good not to have to face it. She could deal with the future later.
The young man hadn't taken his eyes off the wooden box on the table since he came in. "By the way, Brother Yuan, that beautiful foreign lady asked you to sell all these beads and exchange them for clothing or property."
Yuan Caidie was stunned when he heard this. There was nothing wrong with the words, but this kind of tape seemed too intimate. Holding this thing in his hand was actually a hot potato. He was not afraid of thieves stealing it, but he was afraid of thieves coveting it. This was a gift from someone else, and it was very troublesome to even deal with it. He couldn't just sleep with this box of pearls. With this explanation, it would not be difficult to sell this box of pearls. This thing could not be kept, so it would be safer to sell it as soon as possible.
Picking up the big mermaid pearl, I couldn't help but start to wonder what Mr. Lu's purpose was.
The 12 large pearls that Lu Daju mentioned are considered luxury goods even in modern times, let alone in the turbulent old society.
Lu Daju took this thing out of a large shell in the pond at home. It took him a lot of effort. Now, when the shells in the pond sense his approach, they will close their doors, spray water, and run under the lotus leaves to hide from him.
Looking at the person who came back from outside, he seemed very happy, and his walk was staggering. "Can't you stop disturbing other people's lives? If you accidentally flap the wings of a butterfly, it will change the future." There was not much blame in Rong Zhou's words. He just couldn't bear to see him staggering, so he wanted to pour cold water on him.
Daju obviously didn't care. He jumped onto the stone table with one foot crossed and dangling: "Here is the future, and from the future perspective, it is history. The future is easy to change, but history will not change." He took an apple from the fruit basket and took a big bite.
"If you want to sit, sit on a chair. Tables aren't for sitting." Rong Zhou resisted the urge to rub his forehead. He couldn't understand how his split personality could be so different. Could it be that he really wanted to tear down the house? Fortunately, the children were not around, so they wouldn't be influenced by this bad example.
Lu Daju curled his lips and nimbly jumped down from the table. Of course, he wouldn't sit down and listen to a lecture. "How can you not be famous? In any era, to be famous, you need someone to support you. In this chaotic world, with us protecting you, why worry about not being famous? You will definitely achieve the life achievements of your grandfather Taiyue. Why think so much? The longer you live, the less courageous you become."
"But you're also right. You can't even get out of this yard, so you definitely can't protect it. You'd better try your best to find the child as soon as possible." After saying that, he jumped a few times and ran away by stepping on the eaves. Although he could mock and ridicule with his mouth, when he really started fighting, he was still suppressed by his original body.
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