It's obvious that this small theater isn't doing very well. It's already 8pm, and there's no one queuing outside.
The staff member in charge of ticket checking was taking a nap with his chin supported by one hand.
Chen Bei stepped forward and gently pushed the other person and said:
"Brother, is this the Laughing Theater?"
The other party shuddered, opened his eyes and saw who was coming, then nodded hurriedly:
"Yes, are you two here to watch a play? Come on, please come in, it's about to start."
Chen Bei left the ticket stub and led Tang Bao inside.
When he came in and saw it, Chen Bei was stunned.
The staff were busy setting up the stage, but apart from him and Tang Bao, the audience seats were empty!
Chen Bei knew that drama had not been profitable in recent years, but he did not expect that this troupe would be in such trouble.
At this moment, in the backstage of the troupe, Chang Ming said with a bitter face:
"Old Shen, no one showed up today. Are we still going to perform?"
The troupe's leader, Chen Yu, smoked a cigarette and also frowned.
"I've given away a lot of tickets. Let's wait a little longer. Someone should come."
At this time, a girl walked into the backstage, also looking tired and said:
"No need to wait. I just went out to check again. Apart from a father and daughter, no one else came."
After hearing this, everyone's faces became a little gloomy, and they all looked at Shen Yu at the same time, hoping that he could come up with an idea.
Chen Yu also sighed dejectedly:
"Yao Li, go explain to that father and daughter that we won't be performing today."
After saying this, he clapped his hands again and said:
"Everyone, please stop for a moment and settle this month's wages."
When they heard that their wages were to be settled, instead of feeling happy, they felt a pang of dismay.
They all knew what the troupe's current situation was.
It is not an exaggeration to say that we can't even make ends meet.
Now the team leader actually said that he wanted to settle the wages. Does this mean he doesn’t plan to continue?
Chang Ming hurriedly stopped him:
"Old Shen, calm down!"
Chen Yu shook his head and said:
"That's all. I'm really tired. Thank you all for your support and trust in me over the years. Let's have one last meal today!"
After saying that, Chen Yu nodded towards Yao Li. Yao Li bit her lip with tears in her eyes, but finally turned around and walked out.
After she found Chen Bei and apologized, Chen Bei did not insist but nodded with regret and planned to take Tang Bao away.
At this time, Tang Bao blinked her big watery eyes and said with a look of longing:
"What's wrong, Dad? Can't we watch Big Bad Wolf and Little Red Riding Hood today? No more Snow White? Where's Ultraman?"
Chen Bei squatted down and was about to explain when he felt his phone vibrate.
I picked it up and saw that it was sent by Liu Tao.
"Tangbao's birthday is today, and I'm so busy. Can you order a cake for her later? I'll video chat with her tonight."
Chen Bei was completely stunned. "Big sister, can you be any more unreliable? You even forgot your own daughter's birthday? Are you her real mother?"
Well, you really aren't.
Suppressing the urge to complain, Chen Bei looked at Tang Bao in front of him, and suddenly a sense of pride rose in his heart.
Since this child calls me dad, I can't let her suffer any injustice.
This is the first birthday we spend together, so there can be no regrets!
So Chen Bei turned around suddenly, staring at Yao Li in front of him and said:
"How much does it cost to rent the place out for one night?"
Yao Li was startled and thought that Chen Bei was going to get angry because he had made a wasted trip.
When she heard that they wanted to book the entire place, she was stunned and stammered:
"You...what did you say?"
"I'd like to ask how much it would cost to rent out your place for a whole night. I want to rent it out for the whole night!"
Damn it! Yao Li is feeling terrible!
She knows best what their troupe has been up to in recent years.
On weekdays, let alone buying tickets, even if tickets are given away, there are probably not many people coming to watch.
Now someone tells him that they want to book the entire theater!
After realizing what was happening, Yao Li felt a surge of heat in her heart!
As long as the person in front of me can really pay, let alone booking the whole place, even a monthly subscription is fine!
She swallowed hard and said:
"Sir, do you really want to book the whole place?"
"That's right. I'll find the audience and decide on the plays for today's performance. Any questions? Just name your price!"
Yao Li's facial expression twitched. She actually didn't know how much it would cost to book the entire place. She had never experienced such a thing.
After holding it in for a long time, and seeing that Chen Bei was about to lose his patience, she trembled and raised two fingers and said:
"How about two..."
"Alright! Just 20,000. Get your people moving quickly. Tonight we're mainly performing fairy tales, like Little Red Riding Hood. Also, have you seen Ultraman? My daughter loves it, so you guys should get familiar with it too!"
ps: I accidentally wrote another chapter of 3,000 words. Why can't I control my hand? Please collect and recommend it!
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